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Welcome to our second issue of Oasis Academy South Bank News. We will be regularly updating you on the developments and progress of Oasis Academy South Bank and some of the exciting ways which you can get involved. In this issue you will have the opportunity to hear from our Principal Designate, Carly Mitchell, and to find out more about what has been happening in the Oasis Academy South Bank family!

Carly Mitchell says...

I am delighted to welcome you to our second edition of the Oasis Academy South Bank News. We have had a very busy few months and are excited to be welcoming our new student cohort into Oasis Academy South Bank this September. In this issue you will find lots of interesting stories about the progress of the school: Our first Parent Steering Group, an introduction to our new Academy Councillors and information about our January Taster Day. This term, I have also had the opportunity to run 1-2-1 meetings for all our prospective families, allowing me to get to know the children who will be joining the OASB family this September. I have been able to find out about their hopes and dreams for the future and how we can best support our students in reaching them. Included in this newsletter, you will find a list of key dates and events planned for the next few months. I do hope you will be able to join us and thank you once again for your continued support as we move towards the schools opening. Should you have any questions or queries in the meantime, please do not hesitate to get in touch. I look forward to hearing from you. Carly Mitchell (Principal Designate)

Parent Steering Group- Friends of OASB

Our first Parent Steering Group was held on Wednesday 23rd January 2013 at The Oasis Centre. It was a great opportunity to get together and discuss what we thought a perfect week for an Oasis Academy South Bank Student would look like. We had great fun planning and arranging our model curriculums, discussing and evaluating the merits of different structures and formats. These conversations are going to continue, and all parents are warmly invited to join us at our next Steering Group (see key dates).

IRS the STA Climb ness to Great

The Vision
All young people, regardless of starting point, will Climb the STAIRS to Greatness at Oasis Academy South Bank. Through love, nurture and a rigorous academic focus, Oasis Academy South Bank students will, ultimately be successfully and happily employed in a career with prospects.

Meet the Academy Council

Hilary Spencer (Chair)
(Director of Strategy and Performance, Department for Education)
I think that getting a good education is one of the most important things for any child or young person, so that they can develop self-confidence and intellectual curiosity, and understand more about the world. I bring to the Academy a strong background in education policy, drive and passion for results, and a really strong personal commitment that every single one of our students can achieve their very best.

Michael Crookes

(Reinsurance Broker Aon)

I hope to instil a passion for learning, interest in success, healthy competition and understanding of the working world/business/ politics for all students.

David Clarson

James Stebbing
(Solicitor, Barclays)
I want to develop a self-belief in greatness for all young people at OASB!

(Chartered Surveyor)

I work for a project management company focussing on the design and construction of dealings, including Schools and Academies and have been a governor of two schools.

Penny Sharratt

(Educational Consultant)

Paddy McGrath
(Principal)
I hope to bring expertise to OASB and support the school in its development into a world class place for learning. I am excited about being involved in this journey.

The Academy Council is an opportunity for me to give something back. I have a strong belief that anything is possible with hard work and determination.

Sarina Da Silva
(Parent Councillor)
I worked in Marketing for over 10 years and now run my own childrens modeling agency. I have been part of my childrens primary school PTA for 7 years and I hope to instil confidence, passion, creativity, adaptability and ambition in the lives of young people at OASB.

Matt Sheldon

(Senior Director, Teach First)

Tom Durie

After finishing university I had various professional and academic experiences (working as a subeditor at a newspaper, researcher in Parliament, teaching in Japan for two years) before deciding the best thing to do was to become a teacher!

(Consultant, Accenture) I hope to teach students at OASB that opportunities are

everywhere; you just have to work hard to get them.

Annette Anthony
(Community Councillor)
I am here to help our students achieve their unique educational goals and realize their aspirations while lucidly managing their successes and challenges.

Chris Morley

(Systems Manager, Oasis)

I hope that through being a member of OASB Academy Council, students will embrace the wider Oasis ethos of the organisation of inclusivity, acceptance, respect and self-worth.

Fintan McAlindon
(Parent Councillor)
As an Academy Councillor, I would hope to instil confidence, respect, tolerance and nonconfrontational philosophy in the lives of young people at OASB.

Adam Lewis
(Teacher)
After spending two years working for the Teach First organisation, I returned to the classroom to work as a Humanities teacher in North West London. I am committed to improving the education outcomes, and hence, the life chances of young people.

Taster Day 2: Oasis Academy South Bank, January 4th 2013

Following the success of our first Taster Day in October, some of our Founding Cohort joined us for a day in January to explore their hopes and dreams for the future. Amidst an array of exciting challenges and competitions along the South Bank, students were given a flight on The London Eye, and a 4D cinema adventure. Our students had a wonderful time and one said: I am now even more excited about starting in September as one of the first OASB students.

The South Bank Six

All OASB students will:
1. Visit a Russell Group university every year 2. Regularly visit a range of organisations, companies or charities on the South Bank 3. Experience an annual residential trip 4. Regularly visit theatres, museums, art galleries and concerts 5. Be given the opportunity, during curriculum time, to develop and discover talents in: Sport, Music, Art, Dance, Drama, Cooking, Technology and Film Production 6. Be involved in a sustained volunteering programme either with Oasis Academy Johanna or another element of the Waterloo Hub.

Key Dates
Date 1st March 2013 2 March 2013
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What? National Offer Day Drop In - Meet the Principal 10.30-12.30am Drop In- Meet the Principal 6.00-7.30pm FOASB Parent Steering Group 6.00-7.00pm Drop In- Meet the Principal 6.30-7.30pm Deadline for Accepting Places at OASB FOASB Parent Steering Group 6.00-7.00pm

Staff Recruitment Evening

We have met and interviewed some world class teachers who are eager to join the Oasis Academy South Bank team. Our teachers are committed to ensuring all students receive a fully rounded education, equipping to secure outstanding academic qualifications and develop skills and experiences that will put them in good stead to achieve the best jobs. We make a commitment to all families that we will only employ the very best teachers, confident that they will deliver a world class education.

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Want to know more?

Please look at our Calendar and News and Events Pages: www.oasisacademysouthbank.org Email: lucia.glynn@oasisuk.org (Programme Manager), carly.mitchell@oasissouthbank.org (Principal Designate), Phone: 020 7921 4464 Follow us on Twitter: OasisSouthBank Like us on Facebook: Oasis Waterloo