OX14 Learning Partnership

'Decarbonising Abingdon' - Youth Forum
2022-05-03 16:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Abingdon School
Students in Year 8 and above with a passion for the environment and future sustainability will take part in a youth forum on the topic of ‘Decarbonising Abingdon.’ Invite only.

Peer Support Lead Talk - Peer support in the workplace
2022-04-28 16:00 - 17:00 UTC | Abingdon School
All existing Peer Support Lead Students are invited to attend a talk with Pete from Kura human factors about Peer Support in the workplace. This is only open to existing Y13 Peer support leads.

US Universities Fair
2022-04-26 12:30 - 14:00 UTC | St Helen and St Katharine’s, St Helen and St Katharine Faringdon Road Abingdon Oxfordshire OX14 1BE, OX14 1BE, United Kingdom
David Hawkins from The University Guys is bringing representatives from US universities to SHSK for a mini-US university fair between 12.30pm and 2pm. Sign up for sixth form students here.

Maths Talk with Professor Robin Wilson
2022-04-25 20:30 - 22:00 UTC | Radley College, OX14 2HR
The History and solution of the four colour problem: Join Radley college Maths Society students to answer the question: Can every map be coloured with just 4 colours so that neighbouring countries are coloured different? Please email jessica.burns@abingdon.org.uk to attend

Climate conversations - Students aged 16+
2022-03-30 17:30 - 18:30 UTC | Online
Teachers, Educators and students (16+) of any subject are warmly invited to join a series of online climate education conversations, hosted by Lizzie Rushton (KCL) and Lynda Dunlop (York) with contributions from Cyrus Nayeri (KCL), Haira Gandolfi (Cambridge) and Becky Parker (LearnLife). These take place at 5.30-6.30pm on the last weds of the month in March – June. The purpose of this series is to provide a space for students (16+), teachers, educators and those with an interest in climate education to discuss perspectives, approaches and ideas relating to climate education. To join, please sign up using this link: https://york.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_81wxK1yhLyp0ZM2CLIMATE EDUCATION CONVERSATIONS

Psychology Careers Talk Y10-13
2022-03-29 16:00 - 17:30 (Europe/London) | St Helen and St Katharine’s, St Helen and St Katharine Faringdon Road Abingdon Oxfordshire OX14 1BE, OX14 1BE, United Kingdom
Are you interested in a career in Psychology? Join us for this event to meet panelists who work in the field. Students Y10 -13 are welcome.
All students in Years 10 and 11 need to be accompanied by a teacher to attend this event. For teachers and Sixth Form students, please complete the registration form. bit.ly/OX14-PsychologyCareers
Event plan

3:45 Arrival
4:10 Welcome and Presentation – Careers in Psychology: An Overview (Dr Abbie Pringle, Assistant Head, Director of Academic Development and Partnerships, SHSK)
4:20 Panel
4:50 Panel Q&A
5:05 End Q&A.
5:30 Adjourn (all)

See the poster here: Careers in Psychology updated

Graduate Job Market Talk - Y11 and Sixth Form
2022-03-23 18:30 - 19:30 UTC | St Helen and St Katharine’s, St Helen and St Katharine Faringdon Road Abingdon Oxfordshire OX14 1BE, OX14 1BE, United Kingdom
All students in Year 11 and Sixth Form and their parents from schools across the OX14 LearningPartnership are warmly invited to attend this fascinating and insightful talk about the state of the current graduate job market.It is well-known that competition in the graduate job market is fierce and that you need to stand out. But how? What skills can you start building now while you are at school and how soon should you start graduate job hunting once you have arrived at university? All this and much more will be discussed, giving you practical ideas for the coming years.
Our Speaker: James Darley is the Founder and CEO of Transform Society with 23 years experience in graduate recruitment.
Please register to attend. bit.ly/SHSK-GraduateJobMarketTalk
James Darley Poster (1)

Artist Talk 'Venice, on Reflection' with George Fox - Art A Level/ GCSE students
2022-03-18 12:00 - 13:30 UTC | Radley College, OX14 2HR
Venice, on reflection: paintings by George Fox
Friday 18th March 12 noon in the Sewell Centre Gallery, Radley College

George will be explaining his themes and use of symbolism as well as technique.

Ideal for Art A’level and GSCE students who are contemplating their dissertations/sketchbook projects but also interesting for anyone with an interest in Art and History. Please sign up here
Wantage painter George Fox explores a long fascination with Venice in this exhibition. All of the work stems from many visits to Venice and nearby lagoon islands over several decades.
Based on observation and study of this enigmatic city, Fox delves beneath the veneer of the tourist trail and ventures into a world of myth, magic, intrigue and ultimately truth.

My Career: Perspectives on Equality in the UK today -David Isaac (Provost of Worcester)
2022-03-15 17:30 - 18:30 (Europe/London) | Amey Theatre, Abingdon School Park Road Abingdon OX14 1DE Email: ase.info@abingdon.org.uk
Worcester College (1)After attending King Henry VIII Grammar School in Abergavenny, which became a comprehensive when he was in the third form, David went on to read Law at Trinity Hall, Cambridge. He undertook postgraduate studies in Socio-Legal studies at Wolfson College, Oxford, before qualifying as a solicitor.
He was a partner in Pinsent Masons LLP for many years, where he held a number of senior positions. During his career he specialised in advising clients on contract law matters and acted for HM Government and many other FTSE 100 and 250 companies.
Throughout his career David has also been involved in many other activities in the arts, human rights and education. He is the former Chair of the Equalities and Human Rights Commission of Great Britain, Chair of Stonewall and Chair of Modern Art Oxford. He was also a director of the Diana Princess of Wales Memorial Fund, the Human Dignity Trust, the Big Lottery and 14-18 NOW. He is the current Chair of Governors at the University for the Arts London.
David is a passionate supporter of the visual arts, as well as a keen mountain walker, swimmer, gardener, cook and beekeeper.
All students from partner schools are welcome to attend this event either online or in person. Please sign up here to register.

The Impact of Covid on UK Communities, Simon Parker - Geography lecture
2022-03-15 15:30 - 17:30 (Europe/London) | St Helen and St Katharine’s, St Helen and St Katharine Faringdon Road Abingdon Oxfordshire OX14 1BE, OX14 1BE, United Kingdom
Tuesday 15th March (3:50-5:15pm)
Simon Parker (Travel Writer and Broadcaster) – Cycled 3,407 miles around Britain for the Telegraph and a book ‘Riding Out’ which is due to be released in April. He travels to the furthest corners of Britain… Shetland, Scilly etc to find out how the pandemic impacted people all over the country. It’s a ground level view of how the pandemic impacted hundreds of unique case studies.

Sixth form students may sign up independently on the form here ,
Students in other year groups will need to be accompanied by a teacher.

Applying for Medicine or Veterinary Medicine: a Higher Education information event
2022-03-02 18:00 - 20:00 (Europe/London) | St Helen and St Katharine’s, St Helen and St Katharine Faringdon Road Abingdon Oxfordshire OX14 1BE, OX14 1BE, United Kingdom
Applying for Medicine and Veterinary Medicine OX14 poster 2022
Applying for Medicine or Veterinary Medicine: a Higher Education information event, 6.00pm, Wednesday 2 March 2022 (St Helen and St Katharine, Abingdon)
Year 10, 11 and 12 students and parents are invited to attend our sixth ‘Applying for Medicine or Veterinary Medicine’ event which will be hosted by SHSK on Wednesday 2 March at 6.00pm.
Experts from a range of universities will be giving their top tips on how to make a successful application
We will start with a key note speech, followed by separate talks from representatives of universities offering degrees in medicine and veterinary medicine. They will talk about the specifics of applying for the course along with a question and answer session. If you would like to sign up, please complete the electronic response form: here by Thursday 24th February.
Covid-19 safety requirements at school events
Please note that in order to protect our community, all visitors attending on-site events are encouraged to carry out a lateral flow test within 24 hours of entry to the School; we would also request that you do not attend if you are at all unwell. If you have tested positive in the last 10 days or have been a close contact of a positive case, please ensure that you have followed the latest government advice. Additionally, as per the latest government guidance, you should wear a face mask as you will be coming into contact with people you do not normally meet

Youth Space in collaboration with The Abingdon Bridge
2022-03-02 17:00 - 20:30 (Europe/London) | Tilsley Park, Dunmore Rd, Abingdon OX14 1PU, OX14 1PU
A core aim for the OX14 Learning Partnership is to support the mental health and wellbeing of students from across the partnership. We are excited to announce the launch of a weekly youth space in collaboration with local charity The Abingdon Bridge. TAB is a wellbeing charity situated in the heart of Abingdon that aims to enable young people to have the resilience to overcome life’s challenges. It supports all young people between the ages of 13 and 18.

The weekly youth space will be located at Tilsley Park and runs two sessions Y8 and 9 5- 6.30, Y10 and 11 7 – 8.30 on Wednesday evenings from February. Students from all six partner schools are invited to attend if they want somewhere to meet new friends, take part in activities and join a supportive community. Please see the flyer for contact details.

After Abingdon Event for Y12 Students and Parents
2022-02-15 19:00 - 20:00 (Europe/London) | Online
Abingdon School is hosting two sessions designed especially for Year 12 students who are considering their options beyond A levels. OX14 Partnership schools are welcome to attend either session. Anyone interested in both sessions are welcome to register for both presentations to receive the recordings. 15th February 2022

Applying to Oxbridge – 7.20pm-8pm, click here to register
A presentation for those considering applying to Oxford or Cambridge universities for entry in September 2023 (or 2024 deferred)
Presented by Mr Richard Taylor, Assistant Upper Master, Extension

Alternatives to university – 7.20pm-8pm, click here to register
This session introduces students to alternatives to going to university full time, including NVQs, Higher National Qualifications, Foundation Degrees, Professional Qualifications, Apprenticeships (Higher and Degree), School Leaver Programmes, and Sponsored Degrees
Presented by Mr Michael Triff, Head of Career Guidance

Inter - school Philosothon Competition
2022-02-15 15:30 - 18:00 (Europe/London) | St Helen and St Katharine’s, St Helen and St Katharine Faringdon Road Abingdon Oxfordshire OX14 1BE, OX14 1BE, United Kingdom
A Philosothon is a competition between students where the aim is not to ‘win’ an argument but to work with their peers to critically engage with a stimulus. The aim is to facilitate students in analysing arguments and in asking probing questions, which try to clarify the ideas expressed within the group. Students do not need to have studied philosophy to take part, they only need to be open to discussing an unseen text with their peers.

The event will run between 15:40 and 18:00 with no cost for participating schools and with prizes for individual winners and a trophy for the overall winning school. Each team would be comprised of 10 students, two from each year from year 9 upwards. Please talk to your Philosophy teacher to join in.

Drama Production with the Paper Birds Theatre Company 'Broke'
2022-01-31 19:30 - 21:00 (Europe/London) | Radley College, OX14 2HR
Professional theatre company, The Paper Birds, are bringing their production, Broke, to Radley College Theatre. The production is on Monday 31st Jan, 7.45pm start.

‘The Paper Birds are expert theatre-makers. They have their own trademarks, unearthing women’s stories on hard-hitting themes through verbatim material and subtle movement.’ (Total Theatre)

The production begins at 7.45pm on Monday 31st January. There is also an optional short Q&A after the show which you are welcome to stay for.

An opportunity for those studying English or Drama at A Level
Please sign up here to register

Careers in Marketing Y10-13 students
2022-01-28 16:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Abingdon School
Learn about the diverse and dynamic field of marketing. Marketers are involved in product development, product distribution, market re- search, pricing and promotion, brand management, advertising, public relations, media relations, digital communications, sponsorship, sales, and customer service. Marketers work in every sector of the economy and are central to the success of every organisation. Teachers please email jessica.burns@abingdon.org.uk to arrange a group booking
Hosted by the Abingdon School Career Guidance Office

Academic Coaching training Sessions
2022-01-27 16:00 - 18:00 (Europe/London) | Online
Academic Coaches have been recruited in all schools, this is the first training session on the programme. Students taking part have been emailed the links.

Student Voice committee meeting
2022-01-25 16:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Abingdon School
Student Voice committee members only

Gap Year Webinar
2022-01-20 18:30 - 20:00 (Europe/London) | Online
Abingdon and St Helen and St Katharine are again co-hosting the annual Gap Year Advice Webinar, Thursday, 20 January 2022, 6:30-8:00pm on Zoom. Students (and their parents) from Larkmead, Fitzharrys, John Mason, and Radley are all invited to attend. The webinar starts with a brief presentation on electing, planning, and then managing a Gap Year. This is followed by a further presentation from Independent Gap Advice on travel abroad during a Gap Year. Then, a panel of school leavers who took a Gap Year will share their individual circumstances and stories of what they did. 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:
https://abingdon.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYkde2orj0iGd3FvCTcUqlFQy0aqovhafUS

Social Media Webinar
2022-01-19 16:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Online
Webinar on trolling & online hate on Wednesday 19th January 2022, 4.00pm-5.00pm. This is being run by TVLP by a speaker that advises the UK and US governments on digital hate; Imran Ahmed, CEO of the Center for Countering Digital Hate (a US NGO), and trustee of Victim Support (a UK charity).

This will be an online session and is open to all students in OX14 LP Schools. Please sign up here.

Lecture: 'Green Ammonia: Towards the future of Carbon-free Transport' - Dr Simson Wu
2022-01-18 17:30 - 19:00 (Europe/London) | Radley College, OX14 2HR
Tuesday 18 January 2022, 5.45pm, Radley College, Science Lecture Theatre, Dr Simson Wu, Oxford Green Innotech, “Green Ammonia: Towards the future of Carbon-free Transport” Please sign up here.

Professor Steven Gunn, University of Oxford - online lecture 3.45pm
2022-01-11 15:30 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Online
Come and join the discussion – ‘Did Henry VII establish a “New” Monarchy which Henry VIII destroyed?’ Open to Sixth form students in our partner schools. Please sign up here to join online.

COP26 - Reflections and future careers for Earth Scientists
2022-01-10 17:00 - 19:00 (Europe/London) | Radley College, OX14 2HR
Monday 10th January 5pm Science Lecture Theatre, Radley
COP26 – Reflections and future careers for Earth Scientists
with Professor Dave Waltham, Royal Holloway College, University of London

Please complete this FORM to register.

Operations Group Meeting
2022-01-10 15:30 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Online
Online – for Partnership Champions in each school

Student Voice Committee Meeting - Postponed
2021-11-30 16:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Fitzharrys School, Northcourt Rd, Abingdon OX14 1NP

Charity Concert
2021-11-27 19:00 - 21:00 (Europe/London) | Amey Theatre, Abingdon School Park Road Abingdon OX14 1DE Email: ase.info@abingdon.org.uk
The Soveida Ensemble was first established in 2014. Based on a long since forgotten form of Classical Persian music, the Soveida Ensemble performs on some of the oldest instruments created by man, including the Tanbour, Setar, Tar, Daf, Tombak and Ney.
This particular style of music called Taghti’i-Igha’i was formulated and classified for the first time about seven centuries ago by Safie-Din Ormavi and Hafez Marâghi, and was spread throughout Iran and India by Shâh Ne’matollâh Vali.
This style of music is a rendition of ancient rhythms that have been passed down from one generation to another, from teacher to student, over thousands of years.
Even though these rhythms have been employed in the East for centuries, the Soveida Ensemble is the first group who has presented them in a concert format for the benefit of a Western audience. For this reason, it brings us a unique opportunity to experience the only group playing this specific strain of Classical Persian music in the world. The Soveida Ensemble has been welcomed by audiences in Germany, France, Belgium, Sweden and across the UK.
The songs are especially selected and composed based on poems by Rumi, Hafez and Saadi, around the message of humanity and unity.

Tickets are priced at £5 with the option to donate an additional amount if wished. Funds raised will be used to support MIND in the delivery of specialist mental health support to Afghan Refugee Families – particularly Children & Young People. In both Oxfordshire & Warwickshire.
Please book tickets here

'A Brixton Tale' - Screening and Q&A
2021-11-26 19:30 - 21:30 (Europe/London) | Radley College, OX14 2HR
‘A Brixton Tale: the making of this year’s must-see independent film, exploring gentrification in South London’
(Evening Standard)

Recommended age: 15+

A Brixton Tale is screening on Friday November 26th, 7.30pm, at Radley College. This will be followed by a Q&A with Rupert Baynham (writer & producer) and Darragh Carey (Director).
This is a brilliant opportunity for anyone interested in the film and/or the industry as a career, whether it’s writing, producing or directing.

Set in Brixton, the film explores the gentrification and cultural appropriation in South London. Leah, a young white videographer, persuades Benji, a young black man living in Brixton, to become the subject of a video documenting life in gentrified Brixton. However, on the opening night, the edit does not depict the narrative Benji was expecting.

Please complete the form here to book a place.
Click the link below for the trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SqC2jylJT0&t=8s

Lecture: 'A Little History of Philosophy: Some Key moments' - Nigel Warburton
2021-11-23 20:30 - 22:00 (Europe/London) | Radley College, OX14 2HR
This lecture is ‘A Little History of Philosophy: Some key moments’. This is taken from his book of the same title, A little History of Philosophy. The talk would suit all ages (and is open to everyone) but might be of particular interest to A-level students thinking of reading philosophy at university. Please register here.

OX14 Learning Partnership Launch Event
2021-11-19 13:00 - 14:00 (Europe/London)

Lecture: 'Solving the world's problems - Professor David Read
2021-11-16 17:30 - 19:00 (Europe/London) | Radley College, OX14 2HR
5.45pm in the Science Lecture Theatre. Professor David Read, University of Southampton, “Solving the World’s Problems”. Please sign up here.
