Highlight of the Week - The Addams Family 

What a fantastic week it has been at our theatre! The atmosphere was electric as staff, students, parents, and members of our local community gathered in anticipation of the much-anticipated performance of The Addams Family.

Under the leadership of our talented Performing Arts team, an extraordinary cast and crew of over 70 dedicated individuals came together to bring this musical to life.

The show ran for three sold-out fantastic nights, leaving audiences both thrilled and delighted by the spooktacular performances. A heartfelt thank you to everyone involved—your hard work and passion made this production an unforgettable experience! 

  

Route to success 

On Thursday 13th March, we welcomed Guest Speaker Sander De Groot to OSA. Sander De Groot is a renowned educational consultant with extensive experience in helping students optimise their study habits and achieve their academic goals. Throughout the day, Sander delivered engaging workshops to Year 7, Year 11, and Sixth Form students and, in the evening, we hosted a practical and interactive session for students and families. The sessions provided valuable strategies for revision, knowledge retention, and preparation for success in the summer exams. 

The next few months are pivotal for our Year 11 and Year 13 students, and we are committed to working closely with you to ensure their success. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the school.

FOSA Roller Disco 

Saturday 1^st March saw FOSA host our first roller disco with the support and guidance of ChaCha Sk8 and LSkate. Students and families enjoyed the session, filled with music, dancing and so much fun! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OSA student Oli said “Thank you. It was great fun. I saw a lot of people from my school, and it was so relaxing!”  It was a lovely event; everyone had a great time, including quite a few students who had never tried skating before. One skater said that he was really pleased he learnt to do it in half an hour. 

FOSA's next event is on Friday 9^th May, the annual Quiz and Curry night. More information will follow shortly. 

 

Important Reminder About Attendance and Punctuality 

Research consistently shows that regular attendance and punctuality are key to helping students reach their full potential in education. 

At Oxford Spires Academy, we are committed to partnering with parents and carers to ensure that every child attends school regularly and on time. We are always happy to work together to resolve any attendance challenges, but we are also dedicated to maintaining high standards of attendance across the school. To support this, we have updated our escalation process. Moving forward, you can expect a call from us if your child has had any absence during the previous week. This is simply to check in and offer support, ensuring we are aware of any additional help or information your child might need. Even if your child has strong attendance or there are valid reasons for their absence, we want to stay connected with families to foster positive, proactive conversations about the importance of good attendance. 

Thank you for your continued support in helping us achieve the best outcomes for all our students.

Eid al-Fitr  

We understand Eid al-Fitr is being celebrated from Sunday 30th March 2025. One day will be authorised for students celebrating Eid al-Fitr on Monday 31st March should students wish to participate in this religious observance. 

Any unscheduled absences following in that week will be marked as unauthorised. We do not anticipate additional days of absence. Please complete the following form Click here by Wednesday 26th March to identify whether your child will be absent on Monday 31st March due to celebrating Eid al-Fitr. 

 

Free and low-cost food around OX4 

OX4 Food Crew are a partnership of 9 small grassroots organisations in Oxford’s OX4 postcode, collectively responding to the growing crisis of food insecurity in our neighbourhoods. The OX4 Crew offers a number of free or ‘pay as you can’ meals on a regular basis. These meals offer a place to gather and enjoy a cooked meal amongst friends and familiar faces. The meals we offer span a wide variety of cuisines and provide delicious, nutritionally balanced meals for our community. For more information, please visit their website: https://www.ox4foodcrew.co.uk/info  

 

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School Uniform 

As we approach the time of year when parents and carers are starting to think about purchasing school uniform for the next academic year, we wanted to take this opportunity to remind parents that only students currently in Year 7 and our new intake for Sept 2025 must wear the new school uniform which includes a black jumpers, school blazer and optional purple kilt. All other year groups can continue to wear their purple jumpers.

To make it easier to buy the Academy uniform, we have chosen to use the Parents’ Online ordering service from Price & Buckland. You can order the Academy uniform by clicking here.  If you have any questions regarding OSA school uniform, please  contact scrook@oxfordspires.anthemtrust.uk 

 

4th April Community Action Day 

We are looking forward to our upcoming Community Action Day on Friday 4th April. Students will take part in three different one-hour societies, with the focus on giving back to the local community or learning about charities and social impact. 

The activities have been planned considering how they can contribute to a meaningful cause. We have shared our Community Action Day booklet with students to enable them to choose which societies they would like to participate in for the day. Please ensure students choose their societies by Monday 24^th March. They can submit choices via the following link: https://forms.office.com/e/nGGH9QJzFj  

We need your help, to make Community Action Day a great success we are asking families to help with the following requests from staff running some of the creative activities.

• Card Making - 3D items such as gems, coloured twine, buttons 

• Bird Feeders – Empty Yogurt pots and toilet rolls 

• Green Fingers – plant pots, compost, and seeds 

Your continued support and generous donations help to provide all our students with an excellent and enriched curriculum. At a time when all state schools are facing increased pressure on their finances, our Parent/Community Contribution Scheme allows us to continue to provide the opportunities and resources that make Oxford Spires Academy such an outstanding school. To read more about our voluntary Parent/Community Contribution Scheme please visit our website: https://www.oxfordspires.anthemtrust.uk/years-7-11/parent-community-contribution-scheme  

Marsh Park – Daffodils 

Please can we ask that you remind your children not to pick the daffodils in Marsh Park. They are looking really beautiful at this time of year, and everyone should have the opportunity to enjoy them. 

Careers Day – 10^th July 

We are inviting businesses, organisations, and professionals to take part in the Oxford Spires Careers Fair on 10th July, from 10am to 2pm. This exciting event provides a fantastic opportunity to connect with students from Year 7 to Year 10 and Sixth Form, inspiring them to explore future career paths. 

We are looking for a diverse range of industries and professions to showcase opportunities, from apprenticeships and higher education to technical careers and entrepreneurial ventures. Whether you are a local business, national organisation, charity, or university, we would love to have you join us! 

If you’re interested in attending, please express your interest by completing this form: https://forms.office.com/e/cmsZyjP9KA 

Help us shape the future workforce and inspire the next generation! 

For any questions, please contact info@oxfordspires.anthemtrust.uk. 

 

 Dates for your Diary

• Friday 4^th April Community Action Day – Last day of term – school finishes at 12.30pm 

• Tuesday 22^nd April First day of term 5 

• Thursday 24^th April Year 10 Parents’ Evening 4.00pm-7.00pm (on site) 

• Wednesday 30^th April FOSA meeting – 6.30-7.30pm School Library 

• Friday 9^th May FOSA Quiz & Curry Evening. More info to follow. 

 Please visit our parental calendar click here