OX14 Learning Partnership

175 Festival - Join Radley College in celebrating their 175th Birthday!
2022-06-26 08:00 - 2022-06-30 17:00 UTC | Radley College, OX14 2HR
2022 marks 175 years since the founding of Radley College. We plan to celebrate our birthday with Festival 175 and hope that many of our local partners from schools and organisations will be able to join us.

During the week of June 26th – 30th, we will welcome celebrities, academics, musicians, podcasters, and entertainers to our Festival Stage on Mansion Lawn. Highlights include:

Picnic in the Park with Mary Berry
BBC Big Band and Claire Martin OBE
Jamie Laing
The Good, The Bad & The Rugby (Mike Tindall, James Haskell and Alex Payne)
Archie Manners
Sir Charles Burrell (Knepp Estate)
Sir Anthony Seldon
Gina Miller
Kabantu
Sir Nigel Shadbolt
Professor Frank Close OBE
… and many more!

All events are free and open to all, but we ask that you book tickets so we can track numbers. The brochure is available here, and the full list of booking links can be found here.
We very much hope you will join us. If you have any questions, please contact Ben Weston-Conway (BJGW.Weston-Conway@radley.org.uk)
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Lower Carbon Futures Challenge -Postponed, date TBC
2022-06-23 09:30 - 23:00 UTC | Abingdon School
We would like to invite Year 10 students from across the partnership to take part in the first ‘Lower Carbon Futures Challenge’ in collaboration with Energy Superhub Oxford. Students will work together on a challenge based on decarbonisation and reaching net zero targets. They will have the opportunity to work with guest experts and present their ideas. Teachers, please email jessica.burns@abingdon.org.uk to register a group of 6 – 10 Year 10 students with an interest in the subject.

OX14 LP Student Forum
2022-06-21 16:00 - 17:00 UTC
A chance for students from across all partner schools to meet and collaborate on partnership projects.

Drama Production 'Dissolve' -POSTPONED, date TBC
2022-06-17 19:45 - 21:30 (Europe/London) | Radley College, OX14 2HR
Live performance by multi-media theatre company, Awkward City, coming to Radley College.

Awkward City are bringing their production, Dissolve, to Radley College’s theatre on June 17th, 7.45pm.

This multi-media production was inspired by several true accounts of memory loss.

“Dissolve uses live cinema and theatre to explore real stories of memory loss. The play takes the audience on a journey of witnessing what it is to suddenly forget who you are. Performers construct and deconstruct images which are filmed, edited and projected in real time around the central character, Olivia.”

“…stunningly impressive… beautifully imaginative” A Younger Theatre

Teachers please sign up here to get free tickets for a group of students.

Deserts, dunes, and dust: physical geography in the arid lands
2022-06-16 16:05 - 17:10 UTC | St Helen and St Katharine’s, St Helen and St Katharine Faringdon Road Abingdon Oxfordshire OX14 1BE, OX14 1BE, United Kingdom
Please join us for a Geography talk by Professor Giles Wiggs. The talk on Deserts, dunes, and dust: physical geography in the arid lands, is open to sixth form students.
Please sign up here.

Holocaust Survivor Talk
2022-06-16 14:30 - 17:00 UTC | Amey Theatre, Abingdon School Park Road Abingdon OX14 1DE Email: ase.info@abingdon.org.uk
Abingdon School History Dept are hosting a Holocaust survivor talk in the Amey Theatre 16th June at 2.30. Teachers are welcome to bring a group of 5-6 students if this is of interest.

Supporting our LGBTQ+ children - Parent webinar
2022-06-15 07:30 - 21:00 UTC | Online
Parents and carers are welcome to attend this supportive webinar for parents and families on supporting our LGBTQ+ children and young people.National voluntary organisation and charity FFLAG are dedicated to supporting families and their LGBT+ loved ones. Sign up information will be sent from individual schools.

Talking to our Teens about Drugs and Substances - Parent webinar
2022-06-08 19:30 - 21:00 UTC | Online
Parents and carers are welcome to join this webinar for support on navigating the legalities, fears and stigma around substance use in teens. Sign up information will be sent by individual schools.

Ethics of Artificial Intelligence - Professor Sandra Wachter
2022-05-10 16:00 - 17:00 UTC | St Helen and St Katharine’s, St Helen and St Katharine Faringdon Road Abingdon Oxfordshire OX14 1BE, OX14 1BE, United Kingdom
Professor Sandra Wachter is a senior research fellow at the University of Oxford Internet Institute. She works with the World Bank, European Commission and the UK government as well as other governments and NGOs around the world to advise on ethical questions concerning emerging technologies. She will be joining students from the OX14 LP to talk about the ethical issues surrounding A.I. 6th Form students in OX14 LP schools are invited to sign up here to join.
Ethics and A.I. event poster (1)

Lecture: 'How will Climate change affect me?' - Dr Brenda Boardman MBE
2022-05-09 17:00 - 18:00 (Europe/London) | Radley College, OX14 2HR
‘How will climate change affect me?’ A talk about ethical and economic considerations that result in climate change and ideas about how we as citizens can respond to alleviate the challenges we are facing.
Dr Brenda Boardman MBE, Emeritus Fellow at the Environmental Change Institute. Please sign up here.

Radley College, Theatre, parking is available in Bursary/Reception car park right next to Theatre.

Climate Conference - A student led discussion
2022-05-06 16:00 - 17:00 UTC | Amey Theatre, Abingdon School Park Road Abingdon OX14 1DE Email: ase.info@abingdon.org.uk
Come and share your views on this hot topic, join students from across the partnership to discuss the issue.

An opportunity for students from across the partnership to listen to the views of others and share their own views on ‘Decarbonising Abingdon’ in a student led discussion. Guest panellist Layla Moran.
Sixth form students and teachers please sign up here.

London University Talk - Y11/12/13
2022-05-04 17:00 - 18:00 UTC | Amey Theatre, Abingdon School Park Road Abingdon OX14 1DE Email: ase.info@abingdon.org.uk
London University Panel Presentation, Wednesday 4 May 5-6pm in The Amey Theatre
Abingdon School is hosting a live panel discussion with representatives from popular London universities. Join Imperial College London, Queen Mary University of London and University College London (UCL) as they discuss the unique experience of being a student in the City and hear their insight into what they are looking for in UCAS applications.
This event is open to all partnership schools and is aimed at students in Year 12 and 13. Parents and students in Year 11 are also welcome to attend.
Reserve your place here (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd-diZobK3YpXRHumehOaN9RfXKR5ym7tGRGpZdCldtUfPW_A/viewform?usp=sf_link)

'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
