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.
Welcome back! We’re so excited to start the new academic year and can’t wait to see our students next week. Our incredible staff returned a week early for a full-on Bootcamp—reconnecting with our vision, refining our teaching, planning together and preparing classrooms. All to make sure your children get the very best from day one!
Parent Launch Day (KS1 & KS2)
We can’t wait to welcome all of our ODA students back next week. The academic year starts with our KS1 & KS2 Launch Day on Tuesday 2nd September. Please make sure that you log on to MCAS in order to book your appointment with your child’s new class teacher. This will be a great opportunity to get to know them and receive important information about the upcoming academic year.
All students are expected to attend along with their parent(s)/carer(s) and be in full school uniform. Please note that if you do not book an appointment for Launch Day, your child will be marked absent in the register for that day.
Students in Years 1 and 2: please go upstairs to the Key Stage 1 homebase for your appointment.
Students in Years 3 and 6: your appointment will be downstairs in the lower homebase.
Students in Years 4 and 5: your appointment will be upstairs in the upper homebase.
Year 6 Blazer Ceremony
We are extremely excited and proud to welcome our next cohort of ambassadors into Year 6! Our new ambassadors will receive their blazers in a special ceremony on Friday 5th September at 3pm in the Hall. Year 6 parents and carers are invited to arrive at 2:45pm for a prompt 3pm start to the ceremony.
Year 1 Tie Ceremony
This year, your Year 1 child will be wearing a tie every day as part of our commitment to high standards and a strong sense of identity at ODA.
We do this to foster a sense of belonging and pride—being part of something bigger, together.
The tie ceremony will take place on Monday 8th September from 3:30-4:00pm in the Hall. Year 1 parents and carers are invited to arrive at 3:15pm for a prompt 3:30pm start to the ceremony.
A few helpful reminders:
- Please ensure their top button can be fastened comfortably, as this is part of the expected uniform.
- If your child finds the top button uncomfortable, consider buying a slightly bigger shirt to help them adjust more easily.
- A properly fitting tie should sit neatly and feel comfortable.
- Note that Velcro collar shirts are often less comfortable with a tie. Buttoned shirts are recommended.
Looking smart helps our students feel proud, confident and connected to our ODA community—and we appreciate your support in helping set that tone.
Breakfast Club
All parents/carers should have received information about our Breakfast Club offer in your email. As a reminder, in order to secure your place for the Autumn 1 Term, which runs until Friday 17th October 2025, you are required to sign up via MCAS.
Sign up closes on Tuesday 2nd September 2025 at midday. You will find more details in the email sent to you.
Breakfast Club Schedule
Nursery
Start time: 8:00am
Last entry: 8:05am
Entry after 8:05am will not be permitted and children with their parents/carers will have to wait until 8:30am when the nursery opens for all children.
Reception, KS1 & KS2
Start time: 7:35am
Last entry: 8:05am
Entry after 8:05am will not be permitted and children with their parents/carers will have to wait until 8:20am when Reception, KS1 & KS2 open for all children.
ODA After School Clubs
The timetable for the ODA After School Club offer will be shared next week, so please keep an eye out for the details on what clubs are on offer and how to sign your child up.
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