Dec 14
We are delighted that more students than ever will be taking part in our OxNet programme this year. Five Year 12 students will take part in special lectures and study retreats as part of the project, culminating in a special summer school at Oxford University itself! Well done to: Alice Ward, Chloe Todd, Joseph Gonzalez, Christopher Watson and Matthew Alcock.
Dec 14
Sixth Form Language students attended a virtual lecture on the film ‘La Haine‘ which they study at A level. The lecture was organised by the BFI, looking at key themes and filming techniques. Language students are also writing letters to send to the residents of a care home in Canada who can’t see relatives / …
Dec 07
Tuesday 1st December marked the start of Christmas in Sixth Form. As part of the celebrations we have created a Sixth Form Advent Calendar and each day the window opens revealing a treat for students. So far this week they have enjoyed chocolates in form time, an extended break, hot chocolate and a yule log as …
Dec 07
Developments in the newest part of Sixth Form took another step closer to completion. The scaffolding that has surrounded Southmoor House finally came down and we got a first look at the building’s new visage. As you can see from the before and after picture, it’s quite a transformation! We are delighted to see the …
Dec 07
We saw the launch of the new TEDEd Society which will be running weekly during lunchtime. Students who are interested in learning how to generate big ideas and share them with the world and are keen to grow in confidence of public speaking and advocacy will be meeting each week. They will also learn about …
Dec 07
Cambridge University gave Year 12 students an overview of what it’s like to study there – how it differs from other institutions and the opportunities available within colleges. We then had a Q&A with current Cambridge students to talk about their personal experiences.
