Classical Civilisation AS module details for Y13s

The result of the group vote is that the following two modules will be studied towards exam next year:

• Greek Tragedy in its Context
• Homer's Odyssey and Society

You will be able to collect your UCAS predictor results on 18th August; in terms of summer work, the most useful thing you can do is to start reading the prescribed texts for these two modules. You can find the details here:

http://www.ocr.org.uk/Images/82461-specification.pdf

Thanks very much and have a great rest-of-summer!

Classics Summer School at Wadham - Cheney places

Wadham College Outreach has emailed me this morning offering spaces on their Summer School to any Cheney Year 12s who might like to attend - see details below and please contact the email address below if you are keen to attend:

The summer school is for enthusiastic and committed students who are either considering applying to study the Classical world at university, or who would like to know more about the various subjects associated with it (Classical literature, Ancient History, Classical Greek, Archaeology), and are interested in studying these subjects intensively over the course of a week. The summer school provides a stimulating and challenging academic programme that will develop both your knowledge and ability in the study of the Classical world. The academic programme has been designed to give you a taster of what it is like to be an undergraduate studying Classical subjects at Oxford. You’ll attend daily language classes in Ancient Greek led by graduate tutors, a seminar series focusing on ‘Race and Ethnicity in Antiquity’ delivered by tutors from the Faculty of Classics, visit the Ashmolean Museum, and receive guidance and advice from academic mentors to write a short essay on a Classical subject. At the end of the week’s programme, having written your short essay, you will take part in a 20–30 minute Oxford-style tutorial, during which you will receive individual feedback on your work, and a talk on applying for and studying Classical subjects at University. The sessions don’t require any prior knowledge but you will be required to do preparatory reading before the summer school and attend daily language classes, seminars, and mentoring sessions to provide you with all the information and resources you will need to complete your tutorial essay by the end of the week. In addition to the academic work, you’ll be living, eating, and working in Wadham College and the Faculty of Classics alongside current students.

 

WHERE: Wadham College, University of Oxford

WHEN: Monday 22^nd August – Friday 26^th August (dates inclusive)

SUBJECTS: Classical literature, Ancient History, Classical Greek, Archaeology

STRUCTURE: 5 days of intensive study, comprising group lectures, language seminars, essay writing, and tutorials in small groups. Students will also be required to complete an essay of 1,500 words with the help of an academic mentor.

 

ELIGIBILITY: This summer school is primarily intended for students currently in year 12. If you not in Year 12 (but are over 16) and have a strong reason to think that you will benefit from attending the summer school please contact us (access.assistant@wadh.ox.ac.uk) prior to submitting an application to discuss your situation. Previous experience of any Classical subjects is NOT required but you must be a student at a state school or sixth-form college.

 

ACCOMMODATION: provided by the College

COSTS: None. Meals and accommodation are both provided free of charge. Wadham is also able to contribute up to £50 for travel costs to attend the summer school. If your travel costs are likely to be significantly more than £50 and it would be difficult to cover the remaining cost please get in touch: access.assistant@wadh.ox.ac.uk.

LOST KIT

To All DofE Pupils,

Unfortunately we have 18 compasses missing, 1 x 2 man tent and 1x rucksack. I have not seen Zayyan or Naseem Hussain. If you have them can you please bring them to me by tomorrow. Until I receive this kit NOBODY will be receiving their deposits back.

Best Wishes
Miss Bristow

Cheney are looking for an IT Assistant!

Cheney are looking for an IT ASSISTANT – Temporary (summer work)

30-37hrs per week

£8.04 per hour

EITHER

8:00 – 16:00 Mon-Fri

OR

8:00 - 14:30 Mon-Fri

Please email Undine Bruckner at hr@cheney.oxon.sch.uk if you are interested in this role to express your interest and/or if you have any questions.  

Sports Day: 15 July 2016

As some of you may be aware this Friday isn't just the end of term it is also Sports Day! 

There are posters around the Sixth Form area with what details you can get involved in. Even if you don't want to take part in an event it would be great to see lots of you there to support the students in your college further down the school. 

Additionally Sports Day would be a great way to celebrate the end of your first year in Sixth Form. 

If you do want to come along please meet in the Sixth Form area at breaktime (10:30).

See you there!

DofE Kit Return

Can I first of all congratulate you all on a very successful DofE qualifying expedition! You should all be very proud of yourselves.

A reminder to all DofE students that Kit MUST be returned tomorrow in the Lower Gym at 2pm in the LOWER GYM.

If you fail to return your kit tomorrow you will not get your £20 deposit back. 

Thank you
Miss Bristow

Y7/8 science club

Dear all,

I am looking for 5-6 reliable and committed students to help run the Y7/Y8 science club with me. It will run every week after school for around 40-50 minutes, and should be good fun!

As part of your role you will:
- liaise with the technicians to order equipment and plan sessions
- work with Ms Elias to plan sessions and work within H&S regulations
- develop communication and team work skills (always positive for UCAS!)
- encourage younger students to love science as much as we do

If you're interested please drop me and email and we will meet briefly before the holidays - probably on Wednesday lunchtime.

Yours
Ms Elias

Y12 Chemistry Retakes

Dear all,

Due to some "irregularities" with the test papers that were sat in the Y12 mocks we require you to all take another paper in your lesson this week. This is purposefully short notice.

12c and 12d - Tuesday
12e - Wednesday

These papers will be marked, and combined with your existing papers to generate your predicted grade.

Yours
Ms Elias

Year 12 - results days and an introduction to Year 13

Year 12

You are coming to the end of your first year in Sixth Form!

A letter has been sent home, via email, that details some key information about results day (18th August) and the beginning of Year 13. In addition to this a copy of the updated attendance policy has been sent home - please make sure you read this, along with a reminder of what the Yr 12 into Yr 13 policy is.

Please check to see if this has arrived with your parent / carer. If you have not received a letter there are hard copies available outside the Sixth Form office.

Friday 15th July - no lessons

On Friday 15th July there will be no lessons. This is due to staff being involved in the Sports Day Fete with their tutor groups all morning,

 The Sports Day parade is planned for after break time so come in then if you want to be involved in / show your support for Sports Day ( see post below for more details).

Sports Day 2016

Sports Day is on Friday 15^th July 2016 and this year the Sixth Form are involved!

So Year 12 come along and watch the races together. You will then be invited to do a few events/challenges between the yr 7 – 10 races.

Any Yr 12 can be involved in the:

Ø 100m

Ø 200m

Ø Tug of war

Ø Relay against the staff.

If you are interested in taking part then make sure you wear your trainers.

Friday 15^th July marks the end of term...so why not kick off the Summer with Sports Day!

Oxfordshire Apprenticeship Roadshow

• Want to find out about apprenticeship?
• Want to know what current apprenticeship are out there?

ONE DAY ONLY - Thursday 30th June, 11am - 7pm.

Location -  Tesco Superstore, Oxford Retail Park, Cowley


Go and talk to the oxfordshire apprenticeship team

Catalyst Founders

This event is happening in Oxford over the summer, if you're interested in business it's a great opportunity

http://www.catalystfounders.com/

From ESE

Personal Statement Support

There will be a Personal Statement Workshop from 8.30 to 10.30 on Monday 11^th July in L1 for all the students who were invited to the IntoUniversity trip on Monday 22^nd June. If anyone else would like to attend, please let me know and I can arrange it.

Oxford Brookes University are offering one-to-one support with Personal Statements on Wednesday 13^th and Thursday 14^th July from 8.30 to 10.30 in L1. Please sign up on the sheet on Miss Doherty or Miss Stratford’s door. 

Personal Statement Support

Talk by author Emily Hauser: 6th July, 2 - 3pm in L14

On 6th July, we are very pleased to welcome author Emily Hauser to Cheney School. Between 2 and 3pm she is delivering a talk about her new novel, "For the Most Beautiful".

In her debut novel, the legend of the Trojan War - peopled with gods and heroes - is re-interpreted and re-imagined, told from the perspective of the women caught up in the epic tale. Emily's talk will explore how she used these ancient stories in her writing.

Her talk will include drinks and an opportunity to ask Emily questions about her work and the process of publishing a novel.

It will take place between 2 and 3pm in the classics centre (L14) and is open to all.

Please let me or Mr Gimson know if you would like to attend.

Many thanks.