POST 16 SUPPORTS 'CHILDREN IN NEED'

Post 16 students really impressed with the range of interesting and creative fancy dress.

All in support of 'Children in Need' - we have had a group ready for a tropical beach, a selection of outfits and a range of festive themed wear. It is has all made the day lively, colourful and full of interesting sights.


The highlight of the day was the Post 16 v Staff 'fairies' football team.... a 1:0 victory to the staff but a great atmosphere in the astro - all the school turned out to cheer and support. The drummers kept the mood uplifted and all the proceeds and donations collected will go to children in need.

POST 16 OPEN EVENING

Thursday 7th November - Large numbers of prospective Post 16 students attended the evening.

Last night the Post 16 centre at The Cooper School opened its doors to year 11 students considering their Post 16 options. The evening began with a presentation by the Headteacher, Mr Baxter and the Director of Post 16 Studies, Cate Mallalieu-Needle.  The school was inundated by prospective students and their parents and it became impossible for everyone to attend the presentation. Doors were closed at 6.05pm as there was no room left in the performance hall.

Nearly 300 prospectuses were distributed to year 11 students. The Post 16 centre has never had so many people within its doors and the buzz and excitement was palpable. Departments hosted stand with current students and advised / guided prospective students in making appropriate choices.

APPLICATIONS FOR POST 16 STUDIES 2014 CAN NOW BE SUBMITTED.

INDEPENDENT STUDY DAY

Independent Study Conference

Another exciting event when the 2 Post 16 providers in Bicester worked in collaboration.

Our Year 12 students were joined by Sixth Form students from Bicester Community College to attend an Independent Learning Study Conference led by the Life Skills Company.

During this three hour conference, the 150 students participated in five sessions. 

Improving independent learning 

Speed and skim reading

Effective note-taking

Time management 

Presentation skills.

Feedback from the day was overwhelmingly positive and the advice and guidance will support all the students in their studies. 

Post 16 student receives prestigious award

Orla Welby 

Year 13

Post 16 studies is delighted to announce that Orla has now received an additional National award. She is now recognised as  'The South-East Region, Young Volunteer of the Year 2013'

This is a prestigious accolade for the 300+ hours of sport volunteering that Orla has completed. She is a fantastic sporting ambassador as well as being an outstanding role model for others; not just in Oxfordshire but now nationally.

UCAS PROCESS BEGINS

Year 13 students begin the UCAS Process

The applications for UCAS have now begun and today we sent off the first 5 completed applications

Students are applying for a range of courses including:

Oxbridge entrance

English Literature

Veterinary Science

Medicine 

Bio Medicine

Physics

Chemistry

This is a very exciting time for the Year 13 students as they are busy writing personal statements and I have been impressed by the diligence and focus the students are showing as well as the breadth of work experience and extra-curricular activities they are involved in.

 It is amazing to think how quickly this academic year is passing. Last year's students are all now commencing their university courses and our current students are ambitious to join them!

GOOD LUCK TO ALL OF THE STUDENTS WITH THEIR APPLICATIONS

SCHOOL OPEN EVENING

Last night Post 16 students impressed parents of Year 6 prospective students.

Post 16 students acted as tour guides for Year 6 families and impressed with their maturity and helpfulness to families. As a consequence they were fantastic ambassadors for the school and impressive role models. 

Post 16 students also helped staff in departments to welcome Year 6 students and to showcase much of the excellent work that happens in this school. 

There was drama performances in the post 16 centre, dissection / experiments in Biology, Engineering and design for a race car seat, as well as explosive experiments in Chemistry to name a few!!

I was extremely proud of the Post 16 students. Their presence in this school enriches the whole community and I would like to thank all of them for their commitment, time and support of the school.

Year 13 Student wins prestigious award!!

CHERWELL SPORTS AWARDS 2013

Orla Welby of Year 13 has won the prestigious title of 'VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR' at the recent Cherwell Sports award.

To achieve this accolade, Orla has significantly impressed staff  in Oxfordshire with her outstanding commitment to supporting others in sport through volunteering at a variety of sporting events. This has entailed tremendous commitment from Orla ; above and beyond anything that would be expected from anyone.

In the past 2 years, Orla he has volunteered in sporting events for over 300 hours. 

She has been team manager for U15 boys at Bicester athletics club who were Oxfordshire sporting champions two years in a row. She has also attended the National Young Coaching Academy and is hoping to go again next year as a mentor. She has supported and volunteered for football, netball, hockey, tag ruby, athletics and rounders.

She is a fantastic role model to others in this school and we are tremendously proud of her. She is intending to become either a PE teacher or a sporting coach - her career in this field will be outstanding.

She would like to personally thank Mr Andrew Brown, Head of PE at The Cooper School for his support and also for nominating her.