Summer School

All students due to start Year 7 at OSA in September are invited to attend Summer School during the summer break.  

Thursday 24th - Friday 25th July | 9am - 3pm

To reserve your child's spot click here.

The aim of OSA’s Summer School is to deliver a blend of academic education and enrichment activities to support effective transition to secondary school.  Planning for the Summer School is based around the objectives outlined below:

Provide a head start to secondary life for Year 7 students

• Host the programme on the school site to support students’ familiarisation with their new environment. 

• Design a timetable and curriculum content with a heavy focus on building relationships and routines, including:

• Opportunities to meet a range of teaching and support staff, including the Year 7 pastoral team;

• Opportunities to make new friends in large and small group settings with activities that facilitate team building;

• Opportunities to become accustomed to school routines and develop positive patterns of behaviour.

Support educational recovery for Year 7 students

• Incorporate a range of subjects with lesson content delivered in an enjoyable and positive learning experience.

• Incorporate a range of practical subjects that may differ to their primary experience, such as PE, Art and Drama.

Support wellbeing for Year 7 students

• Incorporate enrichment activities such as team events and sports.

• Incorporate confidence-building sessions such as Drama.

• Incorporate a prize-giving event to celebrate success.

• Ensure float staff on site to provide pastoral support and strategies as needed.