Students have spent time reviewing their assessments, strengthening their knowledge, and, in true OSA spirit, we even launched our very own theme tune for the occasion. It’s been a brilliant way to round off a term full of hard work and ambition.

Examples of outstanding work during Super Teaching Week

House Music

House music was truly special this year. The panel was joined by our Year 13 A Level musicians, who brought their own expertise to the judging. Every student who performed showed exceptional courage and commitment to their music, and we are immensely proud of all of them.

Here are the winners:

• Best Piano Performance: Milton 
• Best Vocal Performance: Beth and Lola
• Best Band: Kamran and Ernie’s 
• Best supporting musician: Arthur
• Staff prize for exceptional commitment to music: Seth
• Best instrumentalist: The reigning champion from last year, Joseph.

House Drama

We were thrilled with so many excellent performances for House Drama. Our panel heard monologues from The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime, Lord of the Flies, Mean Girls, and Blood Brothers. Prizes winners were Noah, Albie, Rawah and Alex with Izabela taking the trophy for arhart House, for her spinechilling Shakespearean Monologue as Juliet lamenting Romeo's Banishment. 

Congratulations to all students that took part.

 

As we head into the final two weeks, we have lots of great events for students to engage with and we want to remind all students about the importance of attending school every day. Every day really does count, and we appreciate your continued support in keeping students in school and engaged.

We’re delighted to be launching Cycle 2 on Monday 8^th December! Students will receive their brand-new Scholars’ Guides, giving them a clear picture of the next twelve weeks of learning and the knowledge they’ll be mastering across their subjects.

Looking Ahead

We will be sharing Cycle 1 reports at the start of the Spring term. These will be produced using our new question-level analysis software, allowing you and your child to see a highly detailed breakdown of their strengths and areas for development in every subject, far more precise and supportive than ever before.

Thank you, as always, for your encouragement and partnership. We’re excited for another fantastic cycle of learning at Oxford Spires!

School Events

We have a fantastic line-up of events for students across the academy:

All next week:

• House Sport Competitions: Football (girls) and Rugby/Dodgeball (boys)
• House Assemblies
• Sixth Form Charity Events: Bake sales on Tuesday and Wednesday, fun activities include the much-anticipated “Pie a Teacher/Sixth Former” and, if enough money is raised, Mr Hussain will bravely have his hair cut! Funds raised will support Humanitarian Aid and The ALS Association, two causes close to the OSA community.

9th December:

• Year 9 Christmas Lectures – Oxford Natural History Museum. An educational and exciting series of lectures designed to inspire and encourage students’ interest in science.

10th December:

• Christmas Lunch served for all students during Break 2 in the canteen (no booking required)
• Psychology Conference (3–4pm, Enterprise Suite): Led by our Year 13s and open to all students; an inspiring showcase of their research projects and the world of psychology.

11th December:

Year 11 Progress Evening – There is still time availability to book appointments with Year 11 subject teachers. Please head to the Parent Evening tab within your MCAS account by noon Wednesday 10^th December.

Final Week of Term:

• 17th December – BBC Bitesize Careers Roadshow: We are thrilled to bring this special event to students in Years 7–10.
• 18^th December - Drop down morning, Pupils will attend lectures period 1 and 2 and then join an exciting enrichment society during period 3. 
• Attendance Celebration Breakfasts with Mrs Crook
• 100% Attendance Awards for all students who have achieved perfect attendance this term.

A Quick Reminder About Sparx Maths & Science Homework

Students are set weekly Sparx homework, taking approximately 30–40 minutes, and due each Sunday evening.
If homework is not completed, students automatically receive an extension until Thursday.

To support students:

• Wednesday & Thursday: Drop-in support sessions are available in Bi1 with our maths and science teachers.
• Students who attend the support session will not have their Sparx escalated.
• Students who miss the extended deadline and do not attend support will receive a two-hour SLT detention on Wednesdays.

Thank you for your ongoing support this term, we truly appreciate the partnership we have with our families. Wishing you all a lovely holiday season.

Reminder: The school day will end at 12:30 on Friday 19^th December