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There has been a disappointing Facebook-led campaign this week, highlighting the results of acatering inspection that took place in October 2013. We would like to take this opportunity to

clarify the reasons for the judgement which I know will reassure Parents and Carers.

Whilst it is true that the West Site achieved a one-star rating, the judgement has no bearing onthe quality of food hygiene and safety of the Academy kitchens, which were rated as Good. Theoverall judgement was downgraded due to a compliant document, the Hygiene and Best PracticeGuide, not having been updated to reflect practices in the new school buildings. This led to alow grading for Confidence in management systems but in no way reflects on the safety andquality of the food prepared. Indeed, on the day of the inspection, all records were up to date,including aspects related to hygiene such as temperature records, cleaning schedules, trainingcertificates and other related records such as pest control. These were all complimented on interms of quality and thoroughness.

The Academy has taken immediate actions to update this document and additionally added flow

charts/statements displayed prominently in both kitchens. Furthermore, the Academy hasrecently requested a re-inspection as it is confident a much higher rating (aiming for five starcompliance) will be awarded following the updating of this material it should be noted the Eastsite was a three star rating in the old buildings with the same procedures/practices (suggestinga five star rating is again very achievable).

There is no suggestion that the hygiene of the food prepared at the Academy is in any way atrisk. This area has always been, and will continue to be, treated as an absolute top priority.

David Millar

Executive Principal

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Upcoming Exams

Monday 3rd

February Period 1 4 Year 11

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Parents Evenings

Year 8: East Site, Thursday 6 February 2014Year 8: West Site, Thursday 13 February 2014Year 10: East Site, Thursday 6 March 2014Year 10: West Site, Thursday 13 March 2014

ImportantHealthandSafetyNoce

The use of aerosols, spraysand perfumes within the Ac

ademy is on the rise.This has

resulted in a number of students seeking medical aen

on, due to the side eects of

sprayed products. Please help improve the health and s

afety of all members of Oasis

Academy by ensuring that your son or daughter keeps all

perfumes and spray items at

home.Therearemanynon-sprayalternaveswhichare acc

eptableforuseinschool.Any

spray and perfume items brought into school willbe conscated in line with A

cademy

policy.

Thankyouforyoursupport.

LindaMahews

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Thursday 6 February 2014Year 8 Parents Evening 16:0018:00.Every TuesdayThe Fancy Finishers cookery club takes place on the EastSite 15:15 until 16:30 and is open to all students. Pupils must see Miss

Bayford or Mrs Leeks to register their interest and collect a permission form

to stay after school.Every Tuesday, Wednesday ThursdayYr. 11 Business and ICT catchup sessions, every week in S103 between 15:00 and 16:00.

Every WednesdayGeography catch-up/revision for Yr. 11 students from15:0016:00.

Every Thursday15:15 16:30 GCSE PE Revision Sessions,East Site upstairs, PE classroom.

Every Thursday Yr. 11 Geography controlled assessment catch up classes15:0016:00

Every Thursday - Historical Film Club for GCSE and A Level studentswho are taking the German History papers. Held in West Site Theatre 15:15

17:15 showing Nazi propaganda films of the time to help with

understanding the types of propaganda shown to the populous. There will bequestions to consider when watching the films. Permission slips must be

obtained from Ms Potter.

Thursday 13 February 2014: Year 8 Parents Evening (West)

Parents Evenings Coming up

Year 8: East Site, Thursday 6 February 2014Year 8: West Site, Thursday 13 February 2014Year 10: East Site, Thursday 6 March 2014Year 10: West Site, Thursday 13 March 2014

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For further information about facility hire.

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A COMMUNITY HUBOur facilities are used extensively by community clubs with as many as 1500local people are on site every evening and at weekends! We are delighted thatso many young people and adults are benefitting from our fantastic facilities andare always happy to welcome people through our doors. Our lettings team arealways on hand to help set up equipment and support Club organisers andmembers in any way they can.

We would like to take this opportunity to remind all users that smoking is notpermitted anywhere on site; to please park only in the dedicated car parks;dispose of litter in the bins provided and be respectful to neighbours whenarriving or leaving the site. Due to our increasing popularity we would also liketo remind hirers and Club members to ensure that activities do not overrunbeyond the time booked.

If you have any queries or are interested in hiring the facilities please contact

Eddy McEntire, our Lettings Manager on 07545203455.