2. 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
3. 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.
4. Timing of the Academy Day
9.00am – 11.00am – Lessons
11.00am – 11.15am – Break
11.15am – 12.15pm – Lessons
12.15pm– 1.00pm – Year 12 lunch
12.15pm – 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.
5. Café and Canteen
Serving breakfast, snacks and hot meals
Cash or ParentPay
PLEASE SUPPORT!!
Dedicated eating areas
o Break out areas
o Amphitheatre
o Balconies
o Café
o Canteen
6. Term Dates
3rd September – 19th October – Term 1
22nd 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 preparation
25th 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
7. 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
8. Pastoral Care
Director of Post 16
Bev Sokolowski
Students will be in Vertical Tutor Groups
12. 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
Homework
Not 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
13. Assessment and Reporting
Every 6 weeks
First Parents’ Evening = 8th November 2012
Another Parents’ Evening in the Summer term
Written Report
14. New Technologies
WE WANT STUDENTS TO USE THEM
BUT USE THEM RESPONSIBLY
Training for Students and Parents
15. 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”
16. Induction
Week beginning 20th August
You will receive an information booklet
A time to come and meet your learning tutor
Week beginning 3rd September
Monday 3rd September - Year 10’s only
Your interview will be either Tuesday 4th or Wednesday 5th September
Interviews with learning tutors:
oAdditional Subjects
oPlanner
oUniform
oPhotos
oFree School Meals
oBursary
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
17. Staff
SLT
Gaynor Cheshire Principal
Paul 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
DIRECTORS
Derek Pitt Director of KS4
Bev Sokolowski Director of Post 16
Pepita 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
18. Staff
TEACHERS
Zoe Maksymiw Art & Design
Gale Stevens Art & Design and Production Arts
Stephen Mason Dance and Musical Theatre
Suzanne Tromans Dance and Musical Theatre
Olivia Pickford Dance and Musical Theatre
Emily Kershaw Dance
Simon Watt Dance
Sarah Spicer Acting and Musical Theatre
Amy Ferguson Musical Theatre
Emma Ledsam Drama and Production Arts
Eileen McCarthy Acting
Jessica Dalton-Leggett Acting
Rian Jones Acting
Claire Watts Music
Laura Andrews Music and Musical Theatre
Laurence Harvey Music Technology
Sally Hurlston English and SEN
David Eykelestam History
