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Cowes Enterprise College

The £32m project to build a replacement school in Cowes was hit by major problems and completion delayed by over a year.

Below are some articles relating to the College which was taken over by Ormiston Academies Trust in 2014.

25, March 2019·3 min read

Cowes Enterprise develop cutting-edge curriculum to help pupils win jobs in maritime sector

The new curriculum will include boat-building, including specifications and designing prototypes; navigation electronics; celestial navigation; tides; admiralty chart conventions; shipping forecasts; practical boat-handling skills; and attending Cowes Regatta to celebrate the production of boats.

7, May 2014·2 min read

Councillors raise concerns over multi-million pound estimates for Cowes Enterprise

It was refreshing to see constructive debate over the proposed costs to complete the Cowes Enterprise College project at last night's Executive meeting. In years gone by, proposals were often approved and ticked off the list without any debate.

cowes enterprise college pupils with Graphic Novel library donation

22, January 2019·1 min read

Library of unique graphic novels donated to Cowes Enterprise College

Cowes Enterprise College welcomed a visit from Isle of Wight comic store, Heroes, yesterday, as they presented the donation of 50 graphic novels in a special assembly for Year 7s.

7, October 2021·4 min read

Only one Isle of Wight Head Teacher prepared to be transparent about Covid levels in their school

Covid has been rising strongly among the Island’s youth (detailed breakdown enclosed), so naturally Islanders will want to hear from the Isle of Wight schools for the full picture of how they’re being affected

Vix Lowthion, Head Boy Kieran Wetherick and Head Girl Beth Pitts

18, February 2019·1 min read

Cowes Enterprise pupils take action against Climate Change

With global warming high on the national agenda after last week’s Youth Strike 4 Climate, Cowes Enterprise College played its own part in spreading an important message of social awareness when sixth form pupils designed a lesson delivered to every single class.

3, October 2017·1 min read

Island pupils to experience ‘Dangerous Science’: Public welcome

‘Mad’ scientists ‘Wonderstruck’ are guests at the Noel Turner Physics Festival being held at Cowes Enterprise College later this month. Parts of the event are open to the public.

8, November 2012·2 min read

What Cowes Enterprise College students think of third delay in opening

The impact of the delays on students studying at Cowes is sobering reading.

17, May 2013·2 min read

Alan Wells exits Cowes Enterprise College with immediate effect

Having been Chair of Governors during the tumultuous time of change at the troubled Cowes school, Alan Wells is to be replaced, citing a change in personal circumstances for the decision.

CEC Sailing trip students planning their route

29, September 2021·1 min read

Students set off on five-day voyage ‘unforgettable adventure’

As well as testing and refining their skills on the five-day voyage, the students will be taking part in the Small Ships Race this weekend

8, February 2013·1 min read

Letter: The elephant in the room

One reader reviews outgoing CEO Steve Beynon's legacy

25, June 2021·2 min read

More than half of Cowes Enterprise students heading to Russell Group universities, including Oxbridge

The CEO of Ormiston Academies praised the head teacher and her team saying they have transformed the school and are creating opportunities which the students are seizing

9, January 2013·1 min read

Cowes Enterprise: Call for public inquiry into delays

Cllr George Brown rebuffs question asking if council knew of legal action between contractors on the Cowes project, leading to one of them stopping work on the job. Call for Undercliff-type inquiry followed.

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