OAE Parent/Carer Bulletin
Exceptional Education at the Heart of Enfield
Here at OAE we want to develop our students' leadership skills and highlight the role models in our community.
In light of this, we are in the process of appointing prefects in year 10 and senior prefects in year 12. This is a fantastic opportunity for students to showcase their existing skills as well as build valuable lifelong skills. A final deadline for applications was the 10th January. Good luck to all those who have applied. Watch this space to find out who are new student leadership team will be.
In addition to this, Enfield Council is holding local elections for the youth council. This an amazing opportunity for students aged 11-17, to be part of the Enfield Youth Council, which represents the voice of young people across the whole borough of Enfield. If you child is interested, they must write an email which includes their full name, DOB, full address, email and contact number to youthcouncil@enfield.gov.uk.
All the best with your applications.
I'm delighted to let you know that Oasis Academy - Enfield are the winners of the end of term Energy Sparks prize of £250 for the most compelling evidence of pupil-led action.
Energy sparks enjoyed seeing the leadership from the eco students who has presented energy saving ideas, along with all the activities logged. They also loved meeting Coco the eco club turtle mascot.
Congratulations to the OAE Eco Club, keep up the good work!
Read the article online here: Preparing sixth form students for success at Oasis Academy Enfield | Enfield Independent
At Oasis Academy Enfield, we are proud to offer an ambitious and relevant Religious Studies (RS) curriculum. Students learn RS as it promotes respect and allows us to be open minded towards each other’s beliefs systems and cultures.
We incorporate the views from both religious and non-religious perspectives, so that all our students can access the learning and feel they have a voice. RS develops our moral self to lead, excel, aspire and be resilient/nurturing learners. The core British values of acceptance and tolerance are forefront of the classroom environment. We examine what it is to be human in the modern world, formulating our own worldview and the lens we use to view the world around us. RS should challenge students to build their evaluative skills and have a balanced argument in thought-provoking discussion and debate.
RS is a high-profile subject at our academy and is doing exceptionally well as a GCSE option subject, with a 64% pass rate (grade 4-9) in 2024.
RS is taught through the lenses of Philosophy, Social Science and Theology. This is developed through an ‘Enquiry Question’ which they delve into as the lessons progress. Here's an overview of what your child will be learning.
Overview of themes and topics being taught across each year group
Key Stage 3 (Years 7-9)
Year 7: In year 7, students will build upon the knowledge of world religions (aka “the Big 6”) acquired in primary school through the disciplinary study of three key themes – Autumn: What does it mean to be human? Spring: What do faith stories tell us about God? Summer: How do we know what we know? These themes are sequenced in such a way as to allow learners to build a mental schema of the Abrahamic faiths (Judaism, Christianity, Islam), a Dharmic Faith (Sikhism, Buddhism, Hinduism) and other Non-religious Worldviews such as humanism or atheism etc.
Year 8: In year 8, students will be challenged to examine three more Big Questions rooted within the different disciplines of RE: Autumn: Can we convincingly argue that God exists? Spring: Is there purpose to human suffering? Summer: Does religion really bring social justice? Throughout year 8 progressively more complex theology is examined, explored and applied, developing both religious and philosophical literacy.
Year 9: In year 9, lessons build upon substantive knowledge acquired in years 7 and 8 through the studies of ethics and conflict. AUTUMN: How do we make moral decisions? SPRING: Is religion a cause for conflict or a force for peace? SUMMER: Is all life equally special? Learners will be guided towards increasingly more sophisticated moral debate through the study of medical ethics. This is a foundational skill for further study at KS4 GCSE option.
Key Stage 4 (Years 10-11)
Year 10: In year 10, students build upon substantive knowledge acquired in KS3 through the discrete study of Christianity and a second faith (Islam). Pupils will explore key Islamic beliefs and teachings about the roots of faith, the nature of Allah, angels, prophets, and the afterlife (akhirah). Christian beliefs and teachings about the nature of God, the incarnation, crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus, salvation and the afterlife. They will move on to examine core Christian practices such as the importance of worship, prayer and festivals and celebrations. Islamic practices about the five pillars of Islam, fasting, giving to charity and Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca. Relevant sources of wisdom and authority will be analysed throughout with differing interpretations explored to ensure diversity both within and between faith is honoured. This study allows the exploration of core beliefs and teachings influences Christian and Islamic believer in the modern world.
Year 11: In year 11, students move onto the second component of the GCSE course known as “Thematic Studies”. Students will explore a number of religious, ethical and philosophical issues and the moral questions that surround them. THEME A: Relationships and Families THEME B: Religion and Life (environment, medical and ethical) THEME D: Peace and Conflict THEME E: Crime and Punishment. For each theme, pupils will examine both religious and non-religious viewpoints and seek to understand the diversity of interpretation, belief and practice that exists within individual faiths. Relevant sources of wisdom and authority will be analysed throughout with differing interpretations explored to ensure diversity both within and between faith is honoured.
How You Can Support Your Child with RS Learning?
1. Foster an Interest In Your Worldview
- Encourage your child to think about developing their own worldview and an understanding of how we can see things from other people’s perspectives as well. This will help in the classroom when we have peaceful discussions and structured debates.
- Engage with newspaper articles or relevant topics in the media which may have a moral or ethical theme. Discuss what would a religious or non-religious person say about this, for example.
2. Homework
- Students are not required to complete Home Learning in KS3. However, students can still research relevant topics based on something they have learned in lesson. Students can bring this work in and discuss with the teacher.
- KS4 students are required to complete weekly homework set on the Seneca Learning Platform. They must complete a variety of activities such as quizzes, engage with learning videos and complete exam practice questions. This is checked and monitored weekly so kindly please encourage them to complete this before the weekly deadline.
3. Exam Preparation
- Use GCSE revision guides and practice papers to support your child’s exam preparation.
- Encourage timed practice tasks, such as completing practice exam style questions.
- Engage with tasks set on Seneca Learning and revision materials on Microsoft Teams.
The Academy is a mobile free zone, meaning that students do not have permission to use their phone whilst in the Academy. This includes the beginning and end of the day. If mobile phones are seen or are being used, they will be confiscated, and parents will need to collect them. If this is at the end of the Academy day, they will be confiscated the next day.
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.
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