News from our latest Newsletter
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Year 10 Exams
It’s now Year 10’s turn! Please to make sure you child is revising thoroughly based on the information that Mr Ford has already circulated. Please do contact the school should you have any questions. -
GCSE Reform
The DfE has launched a new website with more details about the further 20 reformed GCSEs. It includes information for students, parents, employers and anyone working in education. The homepage directs users to factsheets for parents, employers, further and higher education institutions, which provide explanations of the new grading system and other information about the reforms. A short video to explain the changes is also included. -
Grand Piano
Our beautiful new Yamaha C1 Grand Piano arrived at ICC last Friday. Thank you so much to everyone who donated their time and money to this cause. Thanks to you, we have secured a stunning instrument for generations of ICC students. Please join us on the 4th July for our Creative Arts Summer Celebration Evening where you can hear our new piano being played by our talented musicians. In addition, there will be a Drama performance, a 3D Design showcase and a Year 11 GCSE Art Exhibition to enjoy. Come along and bring a picnic as there will be music on the field and drinks being sold by the PTA. -
RAF Benson Muster Day
On Saturday 9th July, Year 9 and Year 10 pupils were invited to take part in the annual RAF Muster day at RAF Benson. As well as learning about the different trades and roles within the military, pupils had the opportunity to take part in a whole range of activities such as, clay pigeon shooting, team building games and we even got to fly in a Chinook or Puma helicopter! Everyone agreed it had been an amazing day and we look forward to hopefully returning next year! -
Oxfordshire Mischief Makers Summer Reading Challenge 2018
Are you looking for something really rewarding this summer? A local library is a creative, relaxed and safe place for young people to start volunteering. Oxfordshire County Council is offering young people aged 13-24 the chance to help with the ‘Mischief Makers’ Summer Reading Challenge from 14th July – 15th September 2018. This is a national scheme which encourages children to read during the holidays. If you would like to get involved, please visit http://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/libraries search 'Become a Summer Reading Challenge Volunteer' and apply to the library of your choice. Alternatively you can visit your local library to find out more.
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Headteacher's Welcome
In a rapidly changing world, we want to ensure that all our students at Icknield Community College are prepared and motivated to make a difference, both now and in the future and wherever they may go. Under our guiding principle of ‘Excellence for All’ , we want all connected with the school to realise the potential they have in as many aspects of their lives as possible.
Our Ofsted Report (March 2015) stated that "The headteacher, leadership team and other senior leaders set very high expectations for the school.They have established an ethos that encourages and supports good behaviour, attitudes and learning." Collectively, students, staff, governors and parents work together to achieve the challenging targets of excellence we have set for ourselves.
We always aim to improve so that we can meet the needs of all students, guiding them to achieve excellence in whatever path they choose. We all take great pleasure in hearing about the successes of our students after they move on, whether at Oxford and Cambridge or completing their apprenticeship with flying colours. These successes are down to individual hard work and the individually-focused learning, challenge and support Icknield Community College keeps at the heart of its teaching.
I hope this website will encourage you to come and join us and find out more about what we are doing to shape the future of our school and the futures of our students.
To see what Icknield has to offer, please view our School Review of the Year 2016-17
Mat Hunter Headteacher
