YEAR 12 INDUCTION EVENING – 2012

Vision and Ethos

BOA is committed to providing high quality distinctive education through a

specialist curriculum delivered in outstanding facilities

Through a guided personalised learning experience BOA aims to develop the

specific talents, gifts and potential of each student

Partners and Sponsors

Partnerships are continually developing with individuals and organisations with

expertise and a track record for innovation from across all areas of

creative, digital and performing arts.

Timing of the Academy Day9.00am – 11.00am – Lessons 11.00am – 11.15am – Break 11.15am – 12.15pm – Lessons

12.15pm– 1.00pm – Year 12 lunch12.15pm – 1.15pm – Year 10 and 13 lessons

1.00pm – 2.00pm – Year 12 lessons 1.15pm – 2.00pm – Year 10 and 13 lunch

2.00pm – 2.15pm – Tutorial 2.15pm – 4.15pm – Lessons 4.15pm – 5.15pm – Enrichment

*1.15pm finish on a Friday.

Café and Canteen

Serving breakfast, snacks and hot meals

Cash or ParentPay

PLEASE SUPPORT!!

Dedicated eating areaso Break out areaso Amphitheatreo Balconieso Caféo Canteen

Term Dates

3rd September – 19th October – Term 122nd October – 26th October – Half term 31st October – 21st December – Term 2 (29th October and 30th October = Training Days)24th December – 4th January – Christmas 8th January – 1st February – Term 3 (7th January is a Training day) 18th February – 22nd February (Half term for students) Half term for aptitude workshop preparation25th February – 1st March (Student work experience/aptitude workshops) 4th March – 28th March – Term 4 29th March – 12th April – Easter 15th April – 24th May – Term 5 27th May – 31st May – Half term 3rd June – 19th July – Term 6 22nd July – 30th August – Summer 2nd September – 2013 Term begins

Curriculum Choices

16 Hours – Level 3 Extended Diplomas – Your pathway choice

(Equivalent of 3 A Levels)

2 Hours “Futures Course”Tutor time, workshops and presentations from

industry, UCAS and University advice, PSHE, Citizenship, Work skills

Pastoral Care

Director of Post 16 Bev Sokolowski

Students will be in Vertical Tutor Groups

UNIFORM & KIT

• Outdoor wear• Lockers

Polo/T-Shirt

Hoody Cardigan Zip-up Hoody

Attendance and Behaviour

“Attendance is an essential factor of success”

95% - 100% AcceptableBelow 95% immediate intervention

BehaviourCalmDisciplinedOrganisedSafeRespectful

PARENT | STUDENT | ACADEMY CONTRACT

Poor behaviour will be logged daily, reviewed daily by SLT

Information on how to access the Bursary will be

in the pack

Independent Learning

A way of consolidating knowledge, understanding and skills acquired in a lesson, as well as providing the opportunity for investigation or research in preparation for new topics. To extend and reinforce learning

HomeworkNot always written. The following are legitimate forms of homework which encourage responsible, self-reliant, independent learners:

Investigations, extension work, reading, practice, composition/choreography, research, revision, projects, drafting, redrafting, reviewing, evaluating, planning or preparation

Assessment and Reporting

Every 6 weeks

First Parents’ Evening = 8th November 2012

Another Parents’ Evening in the Summer term

Written Report

New Technologies

WE WANT STUDENTS TO USE THEM

BUT USE THEM RESPONSIBLY

Training for Students and Parents

Student Board

At least one from each pathway – (Performing Arts, Digital Arts, Creative Arts) plus three others

For students to be truly involved in the organisational structure and journey of development.

Co-Constructors – Leaders, Governors, Researchers, Observers, Trainers and Mentors.

Topics for discussion:Courses, Operational Management, Teaching and Learning, Academy Image, Website, VLE, Social Media, Catering, Student Concerns etc.

Apply before noon 12th August – No more than one side of A4 – “Why you want to be on the Student Board”

InductionWeek beginning 20th AugustYou will receive an information bookletA time to come and meet your learning tutor

Week beginning 3rd SeptemberMonday 3rd September - Year 10’s only

Your interview will be either Tuesday 4th or Wednesday 5th September Interviews with learning tutors:oAdditional SubjectsoPlanneroUniformoPhotos oFree School MealsoBursary Need evidence of age

Thursday 6th September – Year 13 only

Friday 7th September – All in – Tutor Groups Watch Year 10

Week beginning 10th September Start of Academy

Staff

Gaynor Cheshire PrincipalPaul Averis Vice Principal (Curriculum/Standards)Alistair Chattaway Assistant Principal (Teaching+Learning, CPD, Self-review,KS4/KS5/NQT) Michael Penn Assistant Principal (Performing Arts specialism) Andrew Ross Finance Director

Derek Pitt Director of KS4 Bev Sokolowski Director of Post 16Pepita Hanna Director of Extended Services Gaynor Heptinstall-Lowe Director of Dance and Quality Nominee Matthew Bean Director of Art & Design and Promotion of Visual Imagery Derek Wilson Director of Music and Music Tech David Ripley Technical Director Nicholas Davidson SENCO Nathan Dodzo Director of Broadcast Kieran Wardell Director of Maths Theresa Mills Director of English Richard Evans Director of Science Robert Bannon Director of Musical Theatre Kerry Pilcher Director of Production

SLT

DIRECTORS

Staff

Zoe Maksymiw Art & DesignGale Stevens Art & Design and Production ArtsStephen Mason Dance and Musical TheatreSuzanne Tromans Dance and Musical TheatreOlivia Pickford Dance and Musical Theatre Emily Kershaw Dance Simon Watt Dance Sarah Spicer Acting and Musical TheatreAmy Ferguson Musical Theatre Emma Ledsam Drama and Production ArtsEileen McCarthy ActingJessica Dalton-Leggett Acting Rian Jones Acting Claire Watts Music Laura Andrews Music and Musical TheatreLaurence Harvey Music TechnologySally Hurlston English and SEN David Eykelestam History

TEACHERS

Questions and

Answers