Induction Plans - July 4th & 5th 2012

The current year 12 students, led by the Sixth form leadership team are starting to make plans for the induction days in July:

"We would like to welcome you all with an afternoon BBQ/tea on Wed 4th July and an introduction to Sixth form life on your induction day. You'll also get the chance to meet your year 13 mentor who will advise you through the transition into A Levels.

We are already looking forward to next year with the exciting things that are yet to come. It should be a lovely afternoon."

Lauren Franklin & James Allen

Life in the SIxth form is....

YEAR 12 STUDENT SURVEY

All of Year 12 were surveyed this morning on their thoughts and views of life in the sixth form.
They were all asked to complete the sentence, Post 16 learning at this school is.....

"Fun , educational and challenging"

"A huge work load but really supportive teachers"

"Great...interesting...inspiring...really enjoyable...superb"

"Really good and there is a lot of support"

"Very informative and really interesting"

"Challenging but interesting and fun"

"Amazing, enjoyable, fun"

"Brilliant!"

"Really good even if there is lots of work"

"Tough but really amazing"

"Awesome"

"A big step up from GCSE but worth it"

Oxfordshire Junior Sports Person of the Year

I am delighted and very proud to announce that in December 2011, the Oxfordshire Junior Sports Person of the Year was awarded to our very own Hollie Roberts in Year 12.

She describes the evening :

'The evening was held at the Kassam Stadium in Oxford and I was lucky enough to be nominated as one of the 3 finalists. My brother and I prepared a routine which consisted of 2 Kata's and a fight scene involving karate, gymnastics and mixed martial arts. The presenters said a small piece about each of the 3 finalists and then we waited in silence to hear the winner announced....and it was me! '

Of winning this prestigious award, she says:

'I was overjoyed to have won this award, and very surprised. It definitely finished the year on a high. I was thrilled. Throughout the evening I had TV, newspaper and radio people coming to see me and congratulating me, asking for interviews. It really did make me feel so proud of myself and feel a great sense of achievement. It was great to be recognised for a sport that I enjoy doing and have always been dedicated to. '

Hollie's commitment, dedication and determination is remarkable and I am in awe of her talents and her potential.

2012 begins with a PANTO

The A level Performing Arts' students dazzled us last night

with a panto based on Snow White.

This production was a significant part of their assessment for their A level. The music, costumes, songs and technical wizardry created an entertaining modern slant on this fairytale. The impressive script was written by the students themselves and the entire production was student created. The time, efforts and creativity of these Year 12 was notable in all areas.

Memorable moments:

• The dwarfs..... 6 of them and 'Dave'



• Abi Smith as 'Dave' - the cool DJ dude of a dwarf with a flower in his mouth!



• Lauren Kerwin - unrecognisable as 'Plumpy' the dwarf in a fat suit ... and dancing too!



• Josh Bream - resplendent in a red, diaphanous gown with feathers and sparkly trousers



• Dan Pearson and his 'dancing'

• Cassie Mulhall - a fantastic old lady story teller / narrator

• Hannah Cherry and Joe Hayes during the mirror / queen interchanges!

Thanks to all these students, Mrs Eggleston and Mrs Beckett for their advice and guidance!