Executive Headteacher and Head of School’s Welcome
Executive Headteacher It is a real pleasure and privilege to welcome you to our website. I hope that it gives existing and prospective parents and carers an opportunity to gain a real sense of our unique community and the education we provide. As the Executive Headteacher, I feel privileged to have the opportunity to lead...
Ethos, Aims & Values
We are committed to providing a high quality of education, based on the principles and practice of the Church of England, in a challenging, stimulating and caring environment for children of all faiths and none. We aim to: celebrate all children’s success promote positive self-esteem and well being create an engaging, challenging and enjoyable learning...
Christian Values
Hold our school values in you hand Love | Courage | Truth | Respect | Friendship The Bay CE School Collective Worship Themes 2019-20 The Bay CE SChool Terms of Union Religious Education Policy – Please Click Here Collective Worship Policy – Please Click Here Some amazing school values banners made by the primary
British Values and SMSC
British Values The government set out their definition of British values in the 2011 Prevent Strategy and this was reinforced in September 2014. The five part definitions of British values are: Democracy The Rule of Law Individual Liberty Mutual Respect Tolerance of those of different faiths and beliefs Democracy of students is shown by: Student...
Curriculum, Subjects Overview and Preferences
Click here to read 'The Bay Way: Curriculum Statement (Secondary) Click on the links below to find out more information about our curriculum If you would like any further information about the Curriculum offered at The Bay CE School (Secondary) you can contact Mrs Emma Bowden, Deputy Headteacher on 01983 409184.
Inclusion & SEND
Together with the teachers and extra adults in school, we are here to help make a positive difference for those children who most need it. We aim to work in partnership with parents, families, outside agencies, feeder pre-schools, Children Centres and secondary schools. We offer a range of interventions and ways of supporting learning; it...
Safeguarding
At The Bay CE School we are committed to inspiring, challenging and safeguarding our pupils and enabling them to become: Successful learners who enjoy learning, making progress and achieve Confident individuals who are able to live safe, healthy and fulfilling lives We are fully committed to ensuring that consistent effective safeguarding procedures are in place...
Assessment and Reporting
High Performance Academy
High Performance Academy Talent Development Camp The High Performance programme at The Bay CE School supports the talents and aspirations of our most talented young sportsmen and women. During 2018-19 the programme covered the following aspects of performance: Performance profiling Training for Sport: Importance of cross training for young athletes - Practical workshops at TJs...
Secondary Houses
The House SystemHouse CharitiesHouse CalendarUpdatesThe House System A system has been introduced across the whole school in order to achieve and embed the following principles: To involve all students in the House community in a wide range of positive, enrichment activities which allows them to develop their confidence and self esteem. To build a community within...
Pastoral Care and Student Well-Being
All students at the Bay CE School benefit from our strong pastoral care system which fosters a sense of community. Our professional team provide personal guidance and support. We have a culture of high expectation and respect. Our comprehensive Year 6 into Year 7 transition programme, includes an opportunity for a 1:1 meeting with every...
Teaching and Learning
Working at The Bay
The Bay CE School is an oversubscribed school located in the heart of Sandown on the Isle of Wight. In September 2018, the school extended its age range to create an all-through school for ages 4-16 over two sites serving the community of Sandown and beyond. Inspiring learners, within our supportive Christian ethos, so that...
Rights Respecting Schools
What does it mean to be a Rights Respecting School? A Rights Respecting School, is a school that embeds the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC or CRC) in their practices to improve well-being and help all children to realise their potential. What is the UNCRC? The United Nations Convention on the Rights...