OX14 Learning Partnership

Business Language Challenge
2024-11-12 09:00 - 15:30 (Europe/London) | Abingdon School
We are looking forward to running the Business Language Challenge for the third year as part of the OX14 Learning Partnership. The event received excellent feedback from students who were involved from across our schools last year.

Date: Tuesday 12th November (all day), Charles Maude Room, Abingdon School
9 – 3.30pm
Y10/11 Linguists to be accompanied by a member of staff

This event will be an opportunity for students studying GCSE French, German or Spanish to work together to complete several challenges.

We are inviting up to 12 students from each school to attend the day, we would welcome language students in Y10 or 11 who are also interested in business and international marketing and selling.

The day will include:

A marketing and selling challenge
A keynote talk
Lunch
A presentation by students using their target language
An opportunity to talk to international business people

We hope this event will be of interest to you and your students,Teachers please register via the form here by October 14th.

Peer Support Lead Training
2024-11-26 16:00 - 17:00 | Fitzharrys School, Northcourt Rd, Abingdon OX14 1NP
Current PSLs are invited to attend this training session. An opportunity to learn more about how to support younger students and to meet PSLs in other schools.

North American Universities Advice Evening Webinar
2024-12-02 18:30 - 20:15 | Online
The annual North American Universities Advice Evening Webinar will be held on Monday 2 December 2024, 6:30 to 8:15pm on Zoom. This webinar will provide detailed insights into all the important considerations required to decide whether or not to apply to—or attend—a uni in the USA or Canada. The focus of the webinar will be primarily on American universities, with some information on Canadian universities. Both North American options will also be compared to and contrasted with UK universities. There is much to consider! The main audience is Year 12 students, but Year 11 students and Year 13 students (considering a gap year and applying during a gap year) are also welcome to attend. Parents are strongly encouraged to watch with students. Register here to get the webinar link and password.

The Impacts of Climate Change on Human Health
2024-12-04 16:05 - 17:10 | St Helen and St Katharine’s, St Helen and St Katharine Faringdon Road Abingdon Oxfordshire OX14 1BE, OX14 1BE, United Kingdom
Dec 2024 – Oxford University lecture
Sign up via the poster above.
Cop29 Oxford University Geography Lecture
Students from OX14 LP Partner schools are invited to join us for this lecture discussing COP29 and climate
change.
Any questions or queries please email:
hfinchnoyes@shsk.org.uk

Faraday Challenge at Oxford Brookes
2025-01-09 09:00 - 15:00
Selected Y8 students will attend this challenge day with a focus on STEM

Discover Medicine Evening
2025-01-16 18:30 - 20:00 | St Helen and St Katharine’s, St Helen and St Katharine Faringdon Road Abingdon Oxfordshire OX14 1BE, OX14 1BE, United Kingdom
Medic evening poster
A talk for Sixth Form students who have applied or are strongly considering applying for medicine.
Sign up form is on the poster and copied here for convenience: https://forms.office.com/e/7c93cwbkQS

Alternatives to University Webinar
2025-01-16 20:00 - 20:40 | Online
Alternatives to university webinar
Thursday 16 January, 8pm-8.40pm
A webinar introducing students to alternatives to going to university full time, including studying for vocational qualifications and undertaking work-based learning, such as apprenticeships and school leaver programmes.
This webinar is open to interested students in OX14 LP schools and their parents
Presented by Mr Michael Triff, Head of Career Guidance
Click here to register

Playwriting Workshop
2025-01-17 20:00 - 21:00 | Radley College, OX14 2HR
Playwriting Workshop – more details to come

Oxbridge Club Y12 - Making your application stand out
2025-01-21 16:00 - 17:00 | Abingdon School
Selected Y12 students who are interested in applying for Oxbridge are invited to attend this session with a focus on writing an application.

Peer Support Lead training - Mentoring in the workplace
2025-01-28 16:00 - 17:00 | Abingdon School
Training for existing Peer Support Leads

Academic Coaching Training Session 1
2025-01-28 16:15 - 17:00 | Online
An online training session for selected Y12 students who have applied to become Academic Coaches.

InspirED
2025-02-04 09:30 - 12:30 | Fitzharrys School, Northcourt Rd, Abingdon OX14 1NP
This core event hopes to inspire and challenge students in Y10/11 with a selection of guest speakers and group work. More details to come.

Academic Coaching Training session 2 - online
2025-02-04 16:15 - 17:00 | Online
The second training session for selected Y12 students who are taking part in the Academic Coaching programme.

Academic Coaching Training Session 3
2025-02-11 16:00 - 17:00 | Abingdon School
In person event for Academic Coaches to meet and practice the coaching conversation.

Gap Year Advice Evening
2025-02-11 19:00 - 20:15 | Online
Gap Year Advice Evening Webinar 2025 – Flyer
Abingdon School and St Helen and St Katharine are again co-hosting the annual Gap Year Advice Evening Webinar on Tuesday, 11 February 2025, 7:00-8:15 on Zoom. The webinar starts with a brief presentation on electing, planning, and managing a Gap Year. This is following by a further presentation from Independent Gap Advice (https://independentgapadvice.org/) on travel abroad during a Gap Year. Then, a panel of school leavers from Abingdon School and SHSK will share their individual stories of what they did during their Gap Year and how they felt about the choices they made. This will be followed by a Q&A session for any of the speakers or panellists.
Students and/or parents MUST register in advance for the webinar: bit.ly/gapyear25

Academic Coaching Starts
2025-02-25 16:00 - 17:00 | Abingdon School
Weekly sessions for younger students to work with a trained Student Coach. These sessions will provide a supportive space for students to work on personal academic targets using the Coaching Conversation.

This Isn't Going to Hurt - Aspiring Medics Event
2025-03-04 09:00 - 16:00 | Radley College, OX14 2HR
A day of practical, hands on workshops for aspiring medics by those working in the field. More details and sign up to come.

Academic Coaching 2
2025-03-04 16:00 - 17:00 | Abingdon School

Oxbridge Club Y11
2025-03-06 16:00 - 17:00 | Larkmead School, Faringdon road, Abingdon, OX14 1RF, United Kingdom

PSL Training
2025-03-11 16:00 - 17:00 | Abingdon School
A training session for existing PSLs.

Academic Coaching
2025-03-11 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-18 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-25 16:00 - 17:00 | Abingdon School

Playwriting Competition (open to all ages)
2025-03-16 20:00 - 21:30 | Radley College, OX14 2HR
Sunday 16 March, 2025 – Playwriting Competition (open to all ages) – Theatre, Radley College
The top scripts from each school will be showcased as a rehearsed reading to an invited
audience – this will be the final of the competition. The evening will be adjudicated by a visiting
professional playwright or director, who has a background in new writing.
The adjudicator will then choose an overall winning script.

Mock Assessment Centre
2025-03-18 17:00 - 18:30 | Radley College, OX14 2HR
Event: Mock Assessment Centre
Date: Tuesday 18 March 2025
Time: 17.00 – 18.30
Venue: Radley College

Places: 40 places for OX14 Partners

An assessment centre is a way for an employer to get to know you more than they can in a traditional interview.
They want to see how you interact with other people, work as a team and how you approach tasks and activities.

This event is designed for students interested in pursuing Level 5 and Degree Apprenticeships, which might require participation in an Assessment Centre as part of the recruitment process.
Led by a representative from Apprenticeship Support and Knowledge (ASK) Programme, this workshop provides valuable insights into the use of assessment centres by employers, particularly those for large and competitive schemes. Students will gain an understanding of what to expect at an assessment centre and have the opportunity to take part in a mock activity that is similar to what they may experience in real life.
As well as a mock activity the workshop covers:
· What is an assessment centre?
· Why do employers use them?
· What to expect if you are invited to an assessment centre.
· Hints and tips for participating in an assessment centre.
· What you can do to prepare in advance.
· Asking for feedback.
· Reflecting on what you would do differently at a future assessment centre.

Sign up here . Deadline 21 February

Shakespeare Shorts Competition Final
2025-03-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Unicorn theatre
Student arrival at the Unicorn Theatre, Abingdon, for a 6.30pm start.

Break at 7.30pm for eating – bring packed teas.

Audience arrive for 8pm start – family, friends and colleagues invited!

Competition and adjudication should last roughly one hour.

Audience and students departed by 9.15pm

ChallengED STEM Challenge Day Y8/9
2025-03-27 09:15 - 12:30 | Larkmead School, Faringdon road, Abingdon, OX14 1RF, United Kingdom
Y8 Students are invited to attend this interactive STEM Challenge morning to build their teamwork and critical thinking skills. Explore IBrick and Space activities and meet new people at this fun and challenging event.

Futures Fair
2025-04-30 16:00 - 18:00 | Abingdon School
Futures Fair
Wednesday 30 April, 4pm to 6pm
Pavilion at Amey Theatre, Abingdon School (entry from Park Road OX14 1DE)
The Abingdon Futures Fair is back again with an impressive range of UK universities. Aimed at current Year 12s and open to all local students in Years 11 to 13 (and their parents), come along and speak to university representatives about their courses, admissions and student experience to inform your choices on what to do next.
Who should come?

Year 13s who are undecided about university study or starting careers;

Year 12s who are exploring universities and courses;

Year 11s who are looking for inspiration and guidance;

Parents and guardians of students aged 16 to 18.

Free entry and open to students from all local schools. Please note there is no onsite parking for this event.
Book here

Oxbridge Club - Cancelled
2025-05-06 16:00 - 17:00
A session for students with an interest in applying for Oxbridge.

Webinar: Understanding Student Loans for University in the UK
2025-05-07 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
Webinar: Understanding Student Loans for University in the UK
Wed 7 May 2025, 7pm-8pm on ZoomA webinar for UK students and parents who are thinking about student loans as part of university study in the UK. In this session, you will learn how student loans are funded; who is eligible for such student loans; the two types of student loans available; how much students can borrow; the cost of borrowing; paying back student loans and consequences of avoidance; and how to apply for a student loan. Presented by Michael Triff, Head of Career Guidance at Abingdon School. Open to students and parents from all OX14 partnership schools.

Register here: https://abingdon.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9_y08EhXQIawLHo-bNgfsQ
