Fine Art Exhibition - Unknown

Cheney School Fine Art Students Present:

Unknown

Art Exhibition by Ruby Sherrington Smith and Sofia Miron

Thursday 28^th April – 3pm-4:30pm

Friday 29^th April – 2:30pm-4:30pm

Cheney School OX3 7QH, Library

Cheney School Fine Art students were asked to put on a pop up art exhibition to show the work they have been producing over the year so far. The exhibition theme is titled “Unknown” which is what the artists, Ruby Sherrington-Smith and Sofia Miron, have been drawn into and have based their work on over the past 8 months. Their work will be presented on Thursday the 28^th at 3pm-4:30pm and also on Friday the 29^th of April from 2:30pm-4:30pm in the Library located on the Cheney School campus.

The theme and concept of Unknown was derived from the artists’ interests of mystery and uncertainty. Their work not only reflects some different aspects of “unknown” but it also echoes how they respond to this theme. The exhibition is made up of several pieces of work ranging from coloured pencils, acrylics and etchings.

The artists would be delighted if you were to join them in the celebration of their art work.

Practice Walk, Sunday 8 May

To All DofE Participants,

Today in your progress groups you should receive a letter outlining the practice walk that will take place on Sunday 8 May. The letter outlines:

1. Where we will meet
2. Time 
3. Equipment
4. Skills you will practice

If you do not receive a letter please come and see me in C26.

Thank you,

Miss B

Business Management Level 4 Qualification internship with local companies

Interested in Business Management?

Thinking University is not for you?

Want a level 4 business qualification with possibly no tuition fees?

Want an internship with local businesses?

The Management Academy (TMA) has been set up to identify and train young managerial talent, to prepare them for work and on completion to provide real jobs that offer quick career progression. TMA believes that management potential is evident in the teenage years and is not necessarily associated with academic results. Working collaboratively with schools, the academy will take on students post A level for an intense one year business & management course.

The training will be run regionally. It includes an introduction to all aspects of business, interpersonal skills and management techniques. Students will graduate with accredited business & management qualifications - HNC in Business, level 4 and Chartered Management Institute (CMI), level 4.

Supported by local SMEs, TMA will mix class based learning with actual business life. The course will include lectures from business owners and managers along with practical work experience (for which students will be paid). On successfully completing the course students will receive job offers

(facilitated by TMA) from the companies that are backing the academy. These will be full time permanent jobs, with the prospect of rapid career progression.

The academy charges tuition fees (£6,000), for which students can obtain a loan. This loan will effectively be repaid by the SME once students commence work. This makes the TMA unique in enabling students to begin their careers on a debt free basis.

The academy is being launched in Oxford this September. To celebrate this number inaugural scholarships are being offered, meaning that selected students will not have to pay any tuition fees.

TMA now needs help from schools to help identify suitable candidates.

 

For further information please contact Andrew Langdale

Email: andrew@tma.work
Mobile: 07876 351590

 

Trainee/ Apprentice Quantity Surveryor in Oxford

Trainee / Apprentice Quantity Surveyor Position with Gleeds

Gleeds, International Management and Construction Consultancy, is offering a fantastic opportunity to join us as a trainee Quantity Surveyor in our Oxford office.

 

Gleeds’ global status and reputation offers some of the most exciting career opportunities in the construction industry.

 

Quantity surveyors (or cost managers) estimate the cost of construction projects, manage the cost aspects of the project through all the stages of the project and provide advice to clients about how projects should be organised and procured.

 

As a trainee Quantity Surveyor with Gleeds you would be sponsored through a 5-year, part-time degree – BSc Quantity Surveying / Quantity Surveying apprenticeship level 6.

We also provide in-house training.At the same time as studying, you would be earning a competitive salary and obtaining work experience.

 

Gleeds is engaged on a number of exciting and interesting construction projects throughout the region – from new build to historic buildings - and you would work as part of a close-knit, friendly, professional team.

 

Candidates should have a minimum of 280 points at ‘A’ level, with ‘A’ level passes at C or above (or equivalent) and GCSE passes in Maths and English at grade C or above.

 

Candidates should e-mail their CV and a covering letter to careers@gleeds.co.uk – please state “trainee QS Oxford” in the subject line.

 

Refer to www.gleeds.com and www.gleeds.tv, for information about the company.

 

Closing date: 16.5.16

URGENT UCAS ACTION NEEDED

Urgent UCAS Action Needed

If you are on this list, you appear not to have informed UCAS of your firm and insurance offers.  You need to do this urgently (by Wednesday 4^th May).  Please come to see me if you have any questions or concerns, and e-mail me once you have made your final choices.

Afzal	Mohammad Ali Shabaz
Bikaba	Marvin
Chandler	George Arthur
Clark	Lucy
Draisey	Jessica
Hamdi	Alexander
Hicks	William
Jacobs-Clarke	Ruby
Jones	Martha Coldham
Leech	Alexander
Masih	Karina Kay
McMullin	Catriona
Mundell Perkins	Jo Anne-Marie
Noel-Tagoe	Kris
O'Loughlin	Jay
Pagnier	Kian Nicolaas Ansari
Podgorski	Edward
Powell	Chanthe
Price	Oliver
Roberts	Alice Katie Rowe
Rose	Annie
Umulisa	Sharon Christabella
Uy	Coeli
Vickers	David Blyth
Wyatt	Tess Sophie

 

Yr 12 Economics - Wednesday 27th April

12a Economics, Wednesday 27th April

In place of our lesson today, you need to research and answer the following 9 mark questions in full. (A definition, diagram, two paragraphs/chains of reasoning for each question.)

1. Explain two policies that the government could adopt to try to increase labour productivity in the UK.

2. Using an appropriate diagram, explain why a fall in the exchange rate is likely to increase inflation.

3. Explain why cuts in public expenditure are likely to reduce aggregate demand.

You need to bring your completed answers to our next lesson on Wednesday 4th May.

The Cambridge School Ancient World Video Competition Shortlist

A group of Year 12 Students have entered the Cambridge School Ancient World Video Competition and it was revealed yesterday that they have made the shortlist!

Follow either one of the links below to take a look at their short film:

https://www.facebook.com/greeksromansus/ (if this film get's the most likes on FB it's creators will win an extra prize!)

http://www.greeksromansus.classics.cam.ac.uk/

Fine Art Exhibition: Humans

A-LEVEL FINE ART EXHIBITION: HUMANS

Tuesday 26th April 4:15PM – 6:00PM

Wednesday 27th April 3:30PM – 6:00PM

Held in Cheney School L1 (Sixth Form Area)

Aduen Benjumea / Nicole Caranzo/ Zakia Khademi

Cheney Sixth Form art students have been teamed up to curate an art exhibition to accompany their first year fine art portfolio. Every piece of work in the exhibition relates to the artists chosen pathway and thus over the past few weeks Aduen, Nicole and Zakia have worked hard to their first ever art exhibition showcasing their work entitled ‘Humans’.      

‘Humans’ is about society and social pressures it portrays the way each individual human contributes to a society, and how that society contributes to culture and so forth. Eventually, this comes down to something we wear, the action of doing things and this becomes something universal. Some of the works they will be displaying include body figures, portraits and photography. In addition, some of the works are purposefully adorned left for the audience to perceive it in their own ways. The whole theme emphasises the structure of human life and how we become one community. However, it also attempts to explore the pressures of society in a way that separates each being from a close group. The exhibition contrasts the ways of being in a community to the way individuals go through life alone.  

The artists welcome and encourage any comments and questions you may have on their work as it would benefit their project and understanding of their project as a whole. Also the artists would love all visitors to take part in the little activity they have organised which will be pinned on a “where do you fit in within society?’ wall and become a part of the project as the artists believed that it allow you to question where you fit in with society.

Year 13 Tutor Meetings

Year 13

Please remember to make sure you have a meeting with your Year 13 tutor - either myself, Miss Doherty or Ms O'Keefe - before the end of term (27th May). The lists are still up on my office door.

Contact your tutor via email to arrange a time:

Miss Stratford - csr@chcney.oxon.sch.uk (or see me in my office to arrange a time)

Miss Doherty - hdy@cheney.oxon.sch.uk

Ms O'Keefe - sok@cheney.oxon.sch.uk

Thank you

Miss Stratford

Monday 25th - Sixth Form Assembly

Sixth Form Assembly about the C Card.

When: Monday 25th April

Time: 2:30 (tutor time)

Where: Assembly Hall

Year 12's please meet your Progress Leader there.

Year 13's please do come along as well as the assembly is applicable to you too.

Thank you

Fine Art Exhibition - Thank you

I'd just like to thank everyone who came to Kitty's and my Exhibition over the last two days, we really appreciate it!

If any of you missed it, you can go onto the website we made for it and see some pictures of the pieces.

https://magnusthorkild.wordpress.com/category/mk-exhibition-posts/

-Magnus Laerke Hall

Brookes Usage Policy

Sixth Form

We ave agreed a policy with Oxford Brookes regarding your use of their facilities.

This letter has been sent home today, please check with your parent / carer to see if they have received this letter. If not there are hard copies available outside my office in the letter rack.

Thank you

Year 13 Study Leave

Year 13

A letter was sent home today regarding study leave this year.

If your parents have not received a copy there are hard copies in the letters rack outside my office additionally the letter will shortly be available on the school website,

Thank you

Miss Stratford

Bitten Street Event

 Are you a talented singer, passionate musician or member of band?

If so or if you have a talent not stated above, Bitten Street needs you. We are looking for people or groups who wish to make themselves known within Oxford and who will perform at our monthly street-food events at the Oxford Castle. So far we have had DJ Ollie East, Oxford Ukuleles Big Band, Otis (Saxophone player) and we are looking for more talent. 

If you are interested or wish to get more information than either speak to Josh Chaplin or email joshlchaplin@gmail.com. We run our events first Saturday of each month at the Oxford Castle and will be a part of both Oxford Pride 2016 and Oxford Food and Drink Festival. 

Kit

Hi All,

Just a message to say a BIG BIG THANK YOU for all of your hard work with the kit and how clean it all was on return. My only nit pick was that you gave me bits of tent back in sections not all together this is difficult to put together.

TOM DOWNES you still are to return any kit you have can you please see me ASAP.

Thank you,
Miss Bristow

Year 12 Geography

Meet you at 8.30am tomorrow Tuesday 19th, at Oxford Station. Don't be late! Wear shoes you don't mind getting muddy. Bring a pen and a clipboard.

Year 13 Assembly TODAY

Year 13, reminder that you have an assembly in L1 at 2:30 today.

Thank you

Fine Art Exhibition - Introduction to Figure and the Artist

A-LEVEL FINE ART EXHIBTION

April 19^th- April 20^th 2016

This year Fine Art students at Cheney Sixth Form College are tasked to curate an independent partnered exhibition. The Exhibitions encompass the team’s works from their first year portfolio, under the title of “Viewpoints”.

 Thus, Magnus Lærke-Hall and Kitty Walsh are honoured to present “introduction to figure and the artist”, to which they humbly invite you to see, held for the duration of: April 19^th 16:00-18:00 to April 20^th 14:00-16:00. Held in the cosy venue of the Drama room B02 on Cheney school campus ( directions will be signposted).

Check out the website

 https://magnusthorkild.wordpress.com/magnuskitty-exhibition/

Year 12 Chemists

Dear Year 12 Chemists,

Just a note to say thank you for being such good ambassadors for Cheney today.  The people running your workshop were really impressed by your skills, questions and attitude.  Well done!

ERA

21 Apprenticeship Opportunities at OCC

Oxford City Council will be advertising 21 apprenticeship including Business administration, ICT, Gas Engineer, Electrician, youth Ambition, Gardener, Arborist, Sigh Shop technician, Building Control Surveyor, Planning Technician, Surveyor/ Estimator, Mechanical and Electrical Engineer

Some of these apprenticeships will just need C grades at GCSE, some might need A-levels and might pay for a degree level qualitifion.

There is a recruitment open evening on Wednesday 20 April, 5pm to 8pm, at Oxford City Council Direct Services, Marsh Road Depot, Cowley, OX4 2HH.

Please attend to find out more.

Lost and Found after DofE

2 sets of headphones and a scarf were found in the DofE kit that has been returned. If you think they might belong to you please come to the Sixth Form Office to claim it.

Fine Art Exhibition - Looking Beyond

14^th - 15^th of April 2016

Looking Beyond

The student art exhibition, ‘Looking Beyond’, takes a peek into how conventions created by society can mislead us to see object and people in another light. ‘Looking Beyond’ focuses on how we view aspects of our lives, such as the comfort of childhood or the ideas of what we should be that get drilled into our heads.

The project uses the atmosphere from the lack of lighting to create an uneasy and claustrophobic sense with the few torches guiding the gallery viewers towards the pieces.

The exhibition features work from Daniel Alvarez and Calum McClue, who have used a wide range of different medias to explore these themes. The work includes a set of Renaissance inspired oil paints with an uncomfortable appearance and a series of mix media pieces looking into a darker side to childhood.

Daniel and Calum are currently going to sixth form at Cheney School. Daniel is currently studying Fine Art, English Literature, Philosophy and Ethics, and Classic Civilisation. His current pathway is perceptions of power. Calum is currently studying Fine Art, Psychology, English literature and Classic Civilisation. His current pathway is isolation.

The event takes place at after school L14 over the 14^th to the 15^th of April. 

Medicine Event Saturday 7th May Sorry for the delay with Medicine opportunity letters. Please come to see me today Thursday 14th April to pick up a letter and return it to me tomorrow Friday 15th as the organisers would like to know numbers as soon as possible. Many thanks.

Fine Art Exhibitions - Stereotypes Over Time

Fine Art Exhibition

Presents

 Stereotypes Over Time

April 12^th – April 13^th, 2016

Fine Arts students from Cheney School were entitled the task to prepare and create an exhibit with their chosen partner. Each pieces that will be made are related to their concept and pathway. We are proud to present a collaboration between Knep Maglonzo and Marion Oke in their first exhibit entitled Stereotypes over time which will run from April 12^th – April 13^th, 2016.

With the combination of concepts, the final idea for the pieces to be exhibited will be displayed as the stereotypes over the years from racial to gender, during the first several weeks both artist explored the illuminating nature of cultural change in fashion over time with the concept of stereotypes remaining the same. Both artists have decided to recognise racial stereotypes as a key theme in their exhibition to gain better understanding in the system of beliefs about certain characteristics in different ethnic groups or nationality, this includes the existence of cultural status and cultural norms. The pieces that will be displayed in the exhibition are prints (etching), paintings, ink and photography.

Kit Reminder

The following students have not handed their kit into me:

Asam Iqbal
Jawaad
Naseem
Luke Q
Hashim
Said
Eric
Zayyan
Emily
Ellie Krige
Isobel
Beth
Hebe
Taimoor
Muhammad Ali
Mohammed Zahran
Donald
Tom
Lola
Abdi
Zita

There is year 7 exams in the lower gym so if you have your kit you can leave it in the English Department office. Thank you again for bringing the kit back so clean it is very much appreciated.

Thank you,
Miss B

UCAS Predictor End of Year Exams

Year 12

Reminder: Your UCAS Predictor End of Year exams are Monday 27th June - Thursday 30th June. 

There was a typo on a letter you received in the Easter Holidays.

Studying Abroad Talk - Wednesday 27th April

Studying Abroad:

There is a talk taking place at Oxford High School on Wednesday 27^th April, regarding studying abroad in the USA or in Europe. Students in Year 10 and above are welcome, as are staff and parents. Please see the on the Sixth Form office door for more information.

If you are interested in attending, please let the Careers department at Oxford High School know by Tuesday 26^th April. 

DofE Kit

Just a reminder to all those who did the Gold DofE expedition, all kit should now been handed into me and signed off for your £20 return. If you have not done so yet could you please see me tomorrow morning in the lower gym between 8 and 8;30 as I have coursework moderation all day otherwise.

Thank you
Miss B

Yr 12 Chemistry Trip

Please remember to bring in your slips for the Chemistry Trip on Friday.  I have extended the deadline until tomorrow.  There is a polypocket on the door to W9 for them to go in.  Don't forget!

PS.  I will print off some extra trip letters now - incase any one wants to pick on up at the end of today.

ERA

Brookes Summer School

Year 12

Please follow the link below to find out more about the Summer School that Oxford Brookes are putting on: Brookes Summer School

Year 13 Assembly

Year 13

You may have seen that you have an assembly today, this has been CANCELLED.

This assembly with Mr Gimson will now take place in L1 next Monday (18th) at 2:30. It is compulsory for you all to attend.

Thank you