Enrichment at OSWBA
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Disneyland Paris Trip 2019
In October Mr Jones organised a trip for 110 students and 10 staff to Paris, France. On the trip students had the fantastic opportunity to experience a ferry crossing (many of which had never done before), explore some French food, visit National landmarks such as the...
SWB Academy Fireworks Spectacular
Tickets for our Fireworks Spectacular 2019 are now on sale! You can purchase tickets below, in room S1 or on the gate on the night of the event. Our fireworks are presented by the fantastic Jubilee Fireworks - the company who represent Alton Towers
Race for Life / Pink Day
Here are some highlights from our recent charity events for Breast Cancer Now and Cancer Research UK, organised by Ormiston SWB Academy Sixth Form. So far we have raised £540 for Breast Cancer Now from cake sales alone, and over £1821 for Race for Life, with more...
Meet the Exchange Students!
This year we have 8 Exchange students. They come from all over the world, from South America to Russia. This is an amazing experience for them. They are here to learn the British Culture and Education system. We have musicians, Artists and a Semi professional Hockey...
Geography Newsletter Term 1
Parents, have you ever asked your child what they've been up to at school and received the typical response 'not much'? The Geography department have the answer through our new termly newsletter! Here you can see what students are doing in Key Stage 3, including...
SWB6th Team Building Adventure!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9w8Tww0eSoc SWB6th students went to Baggeridge Country Park for their first CORE day, where they did low ground team building challenges and the high rope challenges. The 6th formers built on their leadership skills, interpersonal...
Check out the Latest Episode of SWBTV.
ONLINE FIREWORK SPECTACULAR SALES - due to a glitch the fireworks event was showing as "Sold Out" , please try again now, there are plenty of tickets at https://t.co/l9ddi1hZZH ! Tickets will also be available on the doors. Under 5s are FREE!
https://t.co/WDlKeQLGq3 Year 9 have been writing speeches to be presented to the Chinese prime minister demanding safe passage through China for North Korean refugees...
Year 10 Assessment Week – 18th November
Wednesday 6th November – Lecture Theatre – 3-4pm
Thursday 7th November – Lecture Theatre – 3-4pm
Wednesday 13th November – W15/W14 – 3-4pm
Thursday 14th November – Lecture Theatre – 3-4pm https://t.co/jHa0OZ0khT
Stuck for ideas to entertain your kids over the half term holidays? Join the WV Holiday Squad and explore over 70 activities available, many of them free, across our city. Visit https://t.co/ezpm4xa23Q https://t.co/z0MNc9NV3d
Ormiston SWB Academy
Diabetes is a growing illness, and a way to help prevent this is to have a healthy lifestyle.
Diabetes is a serious condition where your blood glucose level is too high. There are two main types, Type 1 and Type 2. They’re different conditions, but they’re both serious. There are some other rarer types of diabetes too.
What causes diabetes?
What all types of diabetes have in common is that they cause people to have too much glucose (sugar) in their blood. But we all need some glucose. It’s what gives us our energy. We get glucose when our bodies break down the carbohydrates that we eat or drink. And that glucose is released into our blood. We also need a hormone called insulin. It’s made by our pancreas, and it’s insulin that allows the glucose in our blood to enter our cells and fuel our bodies.
One in 15 people in the UK have diabetes, including one million people who have Type 2, but haven't been diagnosed
If you don’t have diabetes, your pancreas senses when glucose has entered your bloodstream and releases the right amount of insulin, so the glucose can get into your cells. But if you have diabetes, this system doesn’t work.
Type 1 and Type 2
When you’ve got Type 1 diabetes, you can’t make any insulin at all. If you’ve got Type 2 diabetes, it’s a bit different. The insulin you make either can’t work effectively, or you can’t produce enough of it.
In both types of diabetes, because glucose can’t get into your cells, it begins to build up in your blood. And too much glucose in your blood causes a lot of different problems. To begin with it leads to diabetes symptoms.
Complications
Over a long period of time, high glucose levels in your blood can seriously damage your heart, your eyes, your feet and your kidneys. These are known as the complications of diabetes. But with the right treatment and care, people can live a healthy life. And there's much less risk that someone will experience these complications.
Get more information on living with diabetes at https://www.diabetes.org.uk/guide-to-diabetes
MR QUINEY & MR BARBARY ARE DOING THE GLOUCESTER MARATHON TO RAISE AWARENESS FOR DIABETES IN JANUARY.
** DISNEYLAND PARIS TRIP 2019 Extended Version ** In October Mr Jones organised a trip for 110 students and 10 staff to Paris, France. On the trip students had the fantastic opportunity to experience a ferry crossing (many of which had never done before), explore some French food, visit National landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower, the Musée du Louvre, Notre Dame Cathedral, The Arc de Triomphe and more and spent two full days in Disneyland. This extended video showcases the sights and sounds of the trip and many interviews with students sharing their excitement!
Our Year 13 SWB6th students are finalising their University placements or Apprenticeship applications to progress in their next steps in their career paths. This is a challenging time with making their choices and meeting deadlines. The 6th form team are supporting them with the UCAS process and advising them.
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