Behavior Policy Addendum for Covid-19
Behaviour Policy Update for Covid-19 We have made additions to our behaviour policy to help us keep all students safe in education, These changes can be found in our policy section or by clicking here
New Year 7 Intake – September 2020
Secondary School Travel Assistance Academic Year 2020/2021 To see if you are entitled to receive travel assistance from Sandwell Council please click on the HERE First day information Letter Please click here to download the first day information letter for New Year 7 Students. Pastoral Introduction Video’s Head of Year Assistant Head of Year Form…
GCSE Results 2020
GCSE Results Day 2020 We are incredibly proud of our students who have shown dignity and resilience through this difficult time. The way they have responded to the support they have received from our staff and their families has been remarkable.” “They have demonstrated sheer determination, patience and courage to take on new challenges through…
Free School Meal Voucher Scheme
The academy is in the process of sending out the first codes for the Department for Education’s replacement for the Free School Meals system which will be used then schools are shut to help with social distancing. Parents should receive their codes by either Email or Text Message, depending on how you receive the details…
Parent Governor Election
A vacancy has arisen on the Governing Body for a parent governor. The role is a voluntary one, requiring someone who is reliable, flexible and willing to use their life skills to benefit the pupils of Oldbury Academy. If this is you then please read the covering letter and download, complete and return the nomination…
Work Experience Pre-Visit
We are delighted to once again run the Work Experience Programme, with Year 10 students completing work experience in March. All year 10 students will complete a pre visit to their work placements on Thursday 5th March 2020. Please to download the letter.
Letter to Parents – 27th January 2020
Please see below the text of the letter sent to parents on the morning of 27th January 2020. A full copy of the letter can also be downloaded Dear Parents and Carers, With a very heavy heart, I am sorry to have to tell you that a much-loved member of staff, Mrs Hayley…
Year 11 Mock Exams – March 2020
Year 11 will have their next set of mock exams between Monday 2nd March 2020 and Thursday 12th March 2020. This will be their last chance to practice their exam skills in a live examination environment before their final GCSE examinations in May and June. Students will receive personalised timetables in the coming weeks, until…
Attendance Matters
Working with parents to improve attendance and punctuality Thank you to all parents who have supported our drive on attendance and punctuality. Attendance this year has improved when compared to last year and is currently above the national average, which is down to the hard work of students and families in ensuring that learning is…
Show My Homework
All homework at Oldbury Academy is set via Show My Homework. This can either accessed via the website or the app. If you have any problems being able to access your child’s Show My Homework record please contact Mr. P. Dryburgh on [email protected] More information on the Show My Homework System click here.