1. Odd Socks Day

Students and staff wore mismatched socks to celebrate our differences.

Odd Socks Day symbolises that everyone is unique and should be respected as they are. Wearing odd socks is a fun, visual way to show that differences should be embraced, not judged. This activity encourages students to "Choose Respect" by celebrating individuality and accepting one another.

2. International Day for Tolerance

Observed on November 16th, this day promotes tolerance and acceptance across cultures and perspectives.

This week during form time, students participated in an activity focused on International Tolerance Day. They explored the importance of tolerance in building a respectful and inclusive school environment.

3. Assemblies on Anti-Bullying

Each year group will attend an assembly focusing on anti-bullying, tailored to the needs and maturity of each age group.

These assemblies will reinforce the message of "Choose Respect" by exploring what respectful behaviour looks like and why it is essential in preventing bullying.

4. Personal Development Lesson on Anti-Bullying

Dedicated personal development lessons for each year group focusing on anti-bullying.

These lessons will focus on the theme "Choose Respect" discussing what respectful relationships look like, how to handle conflicts respectfully, and ways to create a welcoming environment for everyone.

Click here for more news from around the Academy:

https://www.oasisacademyenfield.org/news-and-events/latest-news

At Oasis Academy Enfield, our enrichment program continues to provide students with opportunities to develop life skills, explore new interests, and grow in confidence. Here are some recent highlights:

• Healthy University Meal Preparation:
  Our popular after-school enrichment program had Year 12 and 13 students learning how to cook healthy, cost-effective meals, all in preparation for university life! Equipping our students with essential life skills is a key part of ensuring they're ready for the next chapter
• Origami:
  This creative and relaxing activity teaches students the Japanese art of paper folding. They are not only learning to make beautiful designs, like paper cranes and flowers, but also developing patience, focus, and fine motor skills. Students often take their creations home to showcase to their families.
• Sewing Club:
  A huge favourite among our students! The Sewing Club helps students learn both hand and machine sewing techniques while creating useful and stylish items. This club is perfect for fostering creativity, precision, and practical life skills.

Our enrichment program continues to empower students, equipping them with skills that will benefit them far into the future. Thank you for your continued support!

The purpose of the OCL curriculum is for every child and young person to develop and as such consists of three elements that we want to develop - character, competence and a sense of community.

We want our children and young people to:

• Be inspired to improve the world around them.
• Have the ambition, skills and expertise to thrive in a fast changing, interconnected and communication rich world, with the confidence and technical expertise to thrive.
• Have a network that supports them.
• Be comfortable in who they are and able to continuously explore who they are becoming.
• Be rich in language with a passion for learning.
• Seek to include others, be other-centred and celebrate difference.
• Have a values approach to life and a sense of what is right and wrong through the lived experience of the 9 habits.

Explore our curriculum in full here: https://www.oasisacademyenfield.org/learning/the-oasis-curriculum/curriculum-structure

As the cold weather comes upon us, we expect students to be wearing a coat to and from school, and when making the most of the fresh air at break and lunch-time. The Academy policy is that coats must be plain navy blue or black. All other colours and excessive branding are not permitted. Students are expected to remove all outdoor clothing once inside the building.

At OAE we embody our expectations in everything we do. We do this through our behaviours and attitudes, modelling to the young people at OAE and expecting to see the same high standards from them.

The Academy attendance target is 96%. We are currently at 92.3%. Your support in ensuring that you child attends school everyday is essential in securing success for them. Every day missed, means that opportunities to learn are missed and the chance of success is reduced.

#attendancematters

Shout outs to the following form groups for excellent attendance:

Every child deserves to be, and feel, safe online.

You can play a role in helping to make safer online spaces for your child by:

• talking to you child about what they are experiencing online.
• setting rules for use of online platforms such as parental controls and safe search tools on platforms such as you tube. Involve them in setting the rules so that they understand why.
• helping them to understand and manage their privacy settings.

If you want to understand more about how to keep your child safe online click on the link below.

Match Report: Year 8 Boys Football - Oasis Academy Enfield vs. Lea Valley

Date: Tuesday, 12th November
Competition: Enfield Football League

Final Score: Oasis Academy Enfield 4-1 Lea Valley

This past Tuesday, our Year 8 boys football team delivered an outstanding performance in a competitive Enfield Football League match against Lea Valley. The energy was palpable, with supporters on both sides cheering on an action-packed game. From the first whistle, Oasis Academy Enfield showed strong intent, and our team quickly took control of the game. The star of the match, Malachai Ramsey-Harriot, dazzled the crowd with four exceptional goals, leading us to a well-earned 4-1 victory.

Despite some strong efforts by Lea Valley, our defense remained organized, allowing only one goal. The entire team’s cohesion and commitment shone throughout, making this win a memorable one.

Following the game, we received high praise from the Lea Valley PE teacher, who complimented Malachai specifically for his standout performance. In an exciting development, he also connected us with a scout from Ipswich, opening up potential opportunities for Malachai to showcase his talent on a larger stage. This connection represents a fantastic opportunity for Malachai’s future in football, and we’re thrilled to support him as he takes this next step.

Congratulations to the year 8 team, and to Malachai for an exceptional performance and for their hard work and dedication. This was more than just a win; it was an inspiring display of talent, teamwork, and the possibilities ahead!

Dear Parent/carer

Our Voice is the official parent carer forum supporting the families of children and young people aged 0 -25 years with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities, living or attending school in the London Borough of Enfield. We are not part of the Local Authority but we work with them to improve services for the families that we represent.

We would like to invite you to join us at our 'Emotional Wellbeing and Your Child' event next week and/or our Healthy Parent Carer Course in January - see details below. We also have a variety of other events coming up which you may find useful - for details please see our events page at https://www.ourvoiceenfield.org.uk/events

1. Emotional Wellbeing and your child: event next Tuesday

Do you want help with supporting your child/young person with their anxiety, fears and worries?

Next week we will be holding our 'Emotional Wellbeing and Your Child' event at the Family Hub in Ponders End on Tuesday 19th November. We will be joined by senior representatives from the Educational Psychology Service, and My Young Minds Enfield (an early help service which is part of CAMHS).

Come along for:

• A Q&A panel session with:

• Dr Emma Gore Langton (Educational Psychology Service (EPS), Service Manager)
• Dr Leylla Mulisa (Senior Lead EP for SEMH)
• Dr Neerose Ubha (Area Senior EP)
• Shelina Ladha (EP for EPS and My Young Minds Enfield (MYME)
• Katie Kavanagh (Senior Children’s Wellbeing Practitioner, My Young Minds Enfield (MYME)

• A 'Top Tips' workshop with My Young Minds Enfield (MYME) on supporting your child with their worries and fears
• Book a 1:1 chat with an Educational Psychologist to discuss specific individual concerns (subject to availability). These appointments are proving very popular so don't delay!

For more information see our events page and the event flyer at https://www.ourvoiceenfield.org.uk/events/show/216

Please pre-book your place via Eventbrite at https://ov-emotional-wellbeing.eventbrite.co.uk/

2. Healthy Parent Carer Course starting January 25

Of course, your own well-being is also very important!

We are pleased to offer our popular Healthy Parent Carer 6-week course every Tuesday morning starting on 7th January 25, at the Family Hub in Ponders End.

This is not a parenting course or about how to get support for your child - it is about looking after your own well-being and giving you time to focus on your own needs. It is led by trained facilitators who are themselves parent-carers and understand the challenges of finding time for yourself whilst caring for a child/young person with additional needs.

See our website news page https://www.ourvoiceenfield.org.uk/news/show/299 and the course flyer for more information and please sign up by 2nd December at

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/OV-HPC-Jan25

Regards,

The Our Voice Team

Telephone: 01992 655 400

Email: info@oasisenfield.org

Visit: www.oasisacademyenfield.org

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Address: Oasis Academy Enfield, 9 Kinetic Crescent, Innova Park, Mollison Avenue, Enfield, EN3 7XH

Our ethos is rooted in what we believe and who we are. Grounded in our story, it is an expression of our character; a set of values that inform and provide the lens on everything we do.

• A passion to include
• A desire to treat people equally respecting differences
• A commitment to healthy, open relationships
• A deep sense of hope that things can change and be transformed
• A sense of perseverance to keep going for the long haul

It is these ethos values that we want to be known for and to live by. We are committed to a model of inclusion, equality, healthy relationships, hope, and perseverance throughout all the aspects of the life and culture of every Oasis Hub and academy community.

We encourage every member of our family, be that staff or student, to align themselves to these ethos values. The values themselves are inspired by the life, message and example of Jesus but we make it clear that we will not impose on anyone, the beliefs that underpin our ethos values. We recognise and celebrate the richness that spiritual and cultural diversity brings to our community, respecting the beliefs and practices of other faiths in the hope that we will provide a welcoming environment for all.