School Tours - Reception 2026
One Degree Academy will be holding school tours for our Reception 2026 intake from 9.00am to 10.00am on Tuesday, 9th December.
For more information on how to sign up, click below.
🤩 A Peek Inside ODA…
In anticipation of our official YouTube launch in November, we have a new video up on our YouTube account sharing a glimpse of how ODA is driven by its commitments to the 4 Cs: Core Knowledge, Character Attributes, Cultural Capital and Care.
From high-quality teaching to our ODA Farmers, to Family Dining and personalised support, this video reveals a small part of how One Degree is #ProudlyDifferent.
Please share, subscribe and stay tuned for more about our official YouTube launch after the half-term holiday.
🕣 Every Minute Matters at One Degree Academy
Please ensure your child arrives on time each day - even a few minutes late can mean missing out on essential learning opportunities. From handwriting practice and journaling to morning quizzing, 'Word of the Day', phonics, times tables, Maths Meetings and key messages from the teacher, these important activities help set a positive tone for the whole day.
All students are expected to arrive between 8:20 and 8:30am for a soft start. During this time, staff are ready and waiting, lining the homebases to warmly welcome your child and help them settle into the day.
For any child arriving at 8:31am or later, parents/carers will be required to complete a late form at the school office and your child will be marked in as late.
To check your child’s class start and finish times, please visit our “School Day” page on our website.
🌬️ Winter Uniform Policy
We know a lot of you might be going shopping during the half term, and because the weather is beginning to grow colder, we’d like to remind you of our Winter Uniform Policy. This policy helps ensure all students stay warm, dry and safe throughout the school day.
- Students should wear a plain coat in grey, navy or black—bright or patterned outerwear is not part of our school uniform.
- In the event of rain, we kindly ask that umbrellas are handed back to parents or carers at drop-off, as they are not allowed in the playground or during the school day. Students will be encouraged to put their hoods up when it is raining.
- Accessories such as hats, scarves and gloves should also be in school colours (grey, navy or black) and free from logos or embellishments. For jewellery, only small studs are allowed.
⚽ ODA ‘Best’ Football Team
Well done to the ODA ‘Best’ Football Team who took part in their last fixtures in the local football league over at Enfield Grammar School. We are really proud of the students representing ODA who displayed excellent Teamwork and Effort throughout. A huge thanks to Prince and Melvyn who led the team and the amazing parents/carers who came out to support them.
✨ AEN
To mark World Mental Health Day (10 October), the NHS North Central London Neurodevelopmental Programme has launched a new website to help families find trusted information, local services, and practical advice about autism and ADHD.
The website was co-produced with parents, carers, young people and professionals to ensure it reflects real experiences and meets real needs. It provides clear guidance on local pathways and assessments, practical tools to help families understand neurodiversity, personal stories from families and professionals to reduce stigma, and signposting to mental health and wellbeing support for children, young people and their carers.
Every year, lots of families face long waiting times and complex referral pathways, which can leave children and their carers feeling stressed and overwhelmed. Children with neurodevelopmental differences are also more likely to experience mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression or social isolation. The new website aims to make it easier for families to navigate services, access timely support and feel understood.
By bringing together information, tools and personal experiences in one accessible place, the website also helps professionals guide families more effectively, reduce duplication, and improve overall outcomes for children and young people. Families, professionals and community partners are encouraged to explore the website and share feedback to help shape future improvements.
😎 October Half-Term Holiday Club 2025
▶️ Home Learning Videos
Nursery and Reception: Check Tapestry for the latest video from the teaching team.
Y1-6: Click here for the latest home learning video from the teaching team.
Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram @1DegreeAcademy to see photos of our week!
Many thanks, ODA
