The Cherwell School A Centre of Opportunity
Week Beginning 29th February 2016 - Assemblies NS & SS WEEK 1
Monday 29th February:
Spanish Year 11 Speaking Controlled Assessment 2 Prep all week
Spanish Year 10 Controlled Assessment 1 Prep all week
Year 13 Mocks (Twilights) all week
Science Year 11 ISA
Tuesday 1st March:
Science Year 11 ISA
Year 11 Drama Rehearsal
English Year 13 Moderation
PDP OUDES Interns
Wednesday 2nd March:
Science A Level Biology Days
Year 11 Drama Rehearsal
MFL French Year 12 Mock Orals
Sixth Form Science Talk
FGB
Thursday 3rd March:
Science A Level Biology Days
PA – Year 11 Drama Practical CA
MFL French Year 12 Mock Orals
PE County Year 7 Boys Rugby
PiXL6 Meeting
Year 12 and 13 Revision Evening
Friday 4th March:
Science A Level Biology Days
PA Year 11 Drama Practical CA
Science Physics Olympiad
PTA Quiz Night – South Site Hall
All Students
From KH: Signing Club - Monday Lunchtime 12.25pm
Room 62 - All Welcome
Friday 18th December -
Christmas Jumper Day!
Design & Technology CluB
With Mr Nicholls Every Monday 3:05 – 4:15 Room 34 Year 8
From Mr Gray: Bike Club Monday 3.30pm-
4.40pm Cycling Group Skills session, meet outside T1
with helmet, gloves and lights.
Thursday 5-6pm Spin Session, meet outside T1 North Site ready for indoor cycling.
Violin Club: A reminder to all members that the club is running every Thursday 3.15 - 4.15 in Music 2, North Site.
Jewellery Making
Homework
Catch Up Work
Learn to make your own jewellery Designs
World Book Day 2016
To celebrate World Book Day, all students under the age of 18 are eligible to receive a free £1 World Book Day token. All students in years 7 - 11 will receive a token from their form tutor. Students in years 12 and 13 can collect a token from the sixth form study area. Tokens can be redeemed at participating bookshops from 29th February – 27th March, and can be used to either purchase one of the specially produced books, or used in part payment of any book or audio book costing £2.99 or more
Bible Club will meet Monday, Tuesday and
Thursday in Room 64 on South Site. Please come if you would like to hear
the Bible being read.
Don’t forget to bring your Readathon money in by next Thursday 3rd March! The form that has the most people entering will win a prize. There are also Amazon and book voucher prizes for the individuals that raise the most money. So get collecting your money in and bring it to Miss Dimmock in the South Site Library. All money goes to charity to help sick children.
Knit and Natter
Come along and learn a new skill
that is social, calming and creative.
Wednesday lunchtime – room 75Do you want to …•Try something new?•Wow your friends with homemade scarves, mitts and hats?•Practise a hobby that can calm and soothe?•Focus your mind and help you with revision?
Key Stage 3
From Mrs Stuart-Thompson:
Meeting Chicken Project "Chicks" - Lunch Tuesday
- Portacabin 1 - South Site
Chicken Project – Lunch Thursday –
Room 1 - North Site
Cherwell Earth If you would like to work with us to make the school more sustainable come to our friendly, weekly Cherwell Earth
Meetings. Wednesday lunchtimes, Rm 51
at 12.15pm onwards. Bring your lunch
CHRISTIAN UNION
North Site Years 10 to 13 meets every Wednesday Room 19
South Site Years 7 to 9 meets every Wednesday Room 64
Any queries to either Mrs J Tonks or Mr J Sutcliffe
MULTI – FAITH PRAYER ROOMS
Room 20 and Room 65 are available at lunchtimes to staff and students who wish to pray.
Key Stage 3 Science News
Science club
Mondays - Week 1 Room 42
3:15 – 4pm.
Robot club Mondays - Week 2
Room 42 3:15 – 4pm.
Miss Breedon & Miss Mack
KS3 Choir As of this week, rehearsals will run every Tuesday lunchtime from
12.25-12.55, in room 67.
Please eat your lunch before rehearsal and arrive for a prompt 12.25 start.
Looking forward to seeing you then!
Miss Haines
Key Stage 3
South Site Maths Club
Room 72 Wednesday Lunchtimes
Come along for some problem solving fun!
Ms McLeod and Mr Jamieson
The Apple Tart of Hope
By Sarah Moore Fitzgerald
The second sensational novel from Irish author, Sarah Moore Fitzgerald, The Apple Tart of Hope is a contemporary love story about loyalty and friendship and the power of never giving up hope. Oscar Dunleavy, who used to make the world's most perfect apple tarts, is missing, presumed dead. No-one seems too surprised, except for Meg, his best friend, and his little brother Stevie. Surrounded by grief and confusion, Meg and Stevie are determined to find out what happened to Oscar, and together they learn about loyalty and friendship and the power of never giving up hope.
Friday 17th April
6 –7:30 pm
North site Hall
Friday 17th April
6 –7:30 pm
North site Hall
CGSA The CGSA (Cherwell Gay-Straight Alliance)
Meets every Week 1 Monday lunchtime in Room 19. Open to KS4 and 5, inclusive of all.
For more information talk to Ms Hancock.
Art Catch Up Clubs KS4 and 5
If you are struggling to keep up with coursework Please come to any of the following. You don’t need to come to the one your teacher does, you may come to any!
Tuesday RM 3.15-5
Wednesday Associate Teachers +JH 3.15-4.15
Thursday ASn FJ 3.15-4.15 Friday MJ+RM 3.15-5
Key Stage 4/5
Oscar Wilde Screenings- After School on
Thursdays ALL Year 12 English Literature Students
Welcome!
When? First screening 3.25pm PROMPT- 4.40pm Where? Media Studies Room (meet outside the North Site staffroom at 3.15pm if you are not sure where to go and I will come and collect you).
Screeings:- 25/2 The Importance of Being Earnest 3/3 The Picture of Dorian Gray (film version
of Wilde’s novel)
Hope to see as many of you as possible there!
Mrs McCormack-Bird
Running Girl By
Simon Mason
Meet Garvie Smith. Highest IQ ever recorded at Marsh
Academy. Lowest ever grades. What's the point? Life
sucks. Nothing surprising ever happens. Until Chloe
Dow's body is pulled from a pond. His ex-girlfriend. DI
Singh is already on the case. Ambitious, uptight,
methodical - he's determined to solve the mystery - and
get promoted. He doesn't need any 'assistance' from
notorious slacker, Smith. Or does he?
Certain to grab the attention of teen fans of Sherlock and
other crime dramas, Running Girl is an impressive murder
mystery that will keep readers guessing right to its
stunning conclusion.
Shortlisted for Costa Children's Book Award 2015.
KEY STAGE 4 HOMEWORK CLUB
Monday – Thursday – 3.10pm – 4.10pm In Room 8 with Mr Massiah
Come along to find a quiet, relaxed space to complete homework Hot Chocolate,
Biscuits and
help provided.
Busy on Thursday 10 March 2016? If not Cherwell are involved in the BBC School
Report Day and we need journalists, editors and most importantly articles. You
can write on any topic and have your article published on the BBC webpage. This
is open to All Cherwell Students Year 7 to 13. To find out more please come to
Room 64 on Wednesday lunchtimes and Room 22 on Friday lunchtimes. Have a
look at the articles written in previous years
https://www.cherwell.oxon.sch.uk/bbc-school-report.php
Ms Codrington
From Mr T Gray: Young Enterprise – Year 12 Board members meeting
Tuesday after School – Room 1 Thursday lunchtime – Room 2
Finance and Economics Club – Wednesday Lunchtime - Room 1
Trade shares and support our Bank of England team.
Mindfulness:
- Sessions now available for available Year 12 / 13s – 2.05 on Wednesday in room 16
- Year 10 – 13 – 3.15 – 4pm in room 16 See Mr Boulter for more details.
Now running every Tuesday after school from 3.10pm till 5.00pm in N5. This is your chance to improve your controlled assessment from last year and achieve a higher grade overall in Business Studies. Refreshments will be provided for all those who attend. See you there! – Mrs Webb and Mr Lawfull
Please see week 2 Menu for week commencing Monday 29th February 2016
Are you in Year 10 and interested in doing some yoga before or after
school with a professional teacher?
Please sign your name on the list outside the PE office door so we can see
how many students are interested.
Week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Week
1Main
Chicken & Broccoli
Pasta BakeCottage Pie Roast of the Day
Turkey Stir Fry &
NoodlesCatch of the Day
VegetarianVegetable Chilli
with Rice
Vegetable Gumbo
with Corn bread
crisps
Potato and
Courgette Layer
Bake
Vegetable Wrap Spanish style Frittata
DessertOaty Apple
Crumble & Custard
Chilled Chocolate
Cake
Bread & Butter
Pudding
Syrup Sponge &
Custard
Assorted
homebakes
Week
2 MainCurried Chicken
with Savoury Rice
Pork Sausages,
Onion Gravy, Mash
Roast of the Day Beef Burger with
Spicy Wedges
Catch of the Day
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
Sausages with
Mash
Macaroni CheeseSpring Vegetable
Goulash
Vegetable Cannelloni
French Bread Pizza
with Roasted
vegetables
DessertJam & Coconut
Sponge
Chocolate Sponge
with Chocolate
CustardLemon Drizzle Cake
Fruit Crumble with
Custard
Assorted
homebakes
Week
3Main Turkey & Leek Bake
Beef in Soy Sauce
with CarrotsRoast of the Day
Chicken Jalfrezi
with RiceCatch of the Day
VegetarianSpring Vegetable
RisottoVegetable Mousaka
Chickpea &
Vegetable Hotpot
Cheese & Tomato
Tartlet
Bean and Lentil
Burgers
DessertChocolate and
Mandarin Sponge
Pear & Berry
CrumbleMixed Fruit Cake
Pineapple Upside
Down Cake
Assorted
homebakes
Spring Menu 2016
From Neil Beckley: Catering goes cashless: Following the recent successful upgrade to the fob system, no cash
will be accepted in the Dining Rooms from February 22nd after the half term holiday. Fobs can be topped up on-line or at the cash machines in the Dining Rooms (between 7.30am and 1.30pm). This will speed up the service at the tills and result in shorter queues at meal times. Cash will still be accepted in the Sixth form cafe.
Please contact [email protected] if on-line instructions or link codes are required. The office will be manned regularly during half term so they can be issued during the holiday.
Year 11 and Year 12
Exploring the NHS Taster
Week Oxford Health’s Exploring the NHS Taster Week provides you with the opportunity to learn
about many of the exciting careers that are open to you within the NHS and gives you an
insight into some of the less known professions.
During this week long programme there will be some classroom sessions as well as the
opportunity to shadow our staff in both clinical and non-clinical settings during their working
day.
The dates that we will be holding the taster weeks for this year are:
25th – 29th July 2016
22nd – 26th August 2016
This programme is open to students with an interest in pursuing a health career who are
currently in year 11 or 12. Our spaces are very limited and we will be selecting students
carefully to ensure we are giving this opportunity to the most dedicated future health
professionals.
If you would like further information or to register your interest in attending one of
these weeks please email [email protected]
For attention of Year 11, 12 and 13.
BMW Apprenticeship 2016
More information and how to apply on each apprenticeship below can be found on
https://www.facebook.com/BmwCareersUK/app/1532284846998839/?ref=page_internal
Or
http://www.bmwgroup.jobs/en_gb/home#vacancies (click on job type – select apprenticeship and click on apply)
Engineering Maintenance
Qualifications required for Apprenticeship:
A minimum of 5 GCSE’S Grade C or above including a Maths / English/ Science.
A technology related subject or a BTEC level 3 (60 credits plus) or equivalent in a relevant Engineering or Technology discipline would be advantageous but is not essential. Closing date for applications: 20th March 2016.
Engineering Technician (Year 13 student)
Qualifications required for Apprenticeship:
A minimum of 5 GCSE’S Grade B or above including a Maths / English/ Science and a Technology related subject.
You will ideally have two A-Levels at Grade C or above in both a Mathematical subject and a Science, Technology or Engineering related subject, or a BTEC level 3 (90 credits plus) or equivalent in a relevant Engineering or Technology discipline. Closing date for applications: 20th March 2016.
Finance Technician
Qualifications required for Apprenticeship:
A minimum of 5 GCSE’S Grade B or above including a Maths / English/ Science for entry level apprenticeship starting at level 2.
A minimum of 2 A-levels at Grade C or an accounting qualification would be preferable as this could preclude you from taking the AAT level 2 and give you six months placement experience but is not essential as full training will be given.
Closing date for applications: 20th March 2016.
Technical Logisitcs (Year 13 student)
Qualifications required for Apprenticeship: A minimum 2 A Levels at Grade C or above. Closing date for applications: 20th March 2016.
Technical Laborary (Year 13 student) Qualifications required for Apprenticeship: The successful candidate should:
Ideally be an A-Level Graduate with strong grades in science based subjects.
Be enthusiastic about cars and their manufacture
Enjoy the challenge of solving problems
Be fun, friendly and enjoy being part of a good team
Have good communication skills
Be motivated and keen to learn
Be flexible, willing to work and spend time in different areas and sites within the UK and Germany
A full driving licence would be an advantage but not a necessity.
Closing date for applications: 20th March 2016.
If you need support with your application form please see your Careers Adviser
(Jason Davis – room next to SC11 and Learning support)
YEAR 13 - M.V. KELLY LIMITED Civil Engineering & Building Contractors
Are you looking to:-
Work for one of the largest independent companies within the construction industry?
Maximise your ambitions and working towards a rewarding career?
Work in a young supportive and vibrant office; as well as spending time visiting our numerous construction
sites?
Quantity Surveyor Trainee with Fully Funded Degree
Salary: £18,000 with competitive and flexible benefits
Locations: Positions available at our Birmingham, Northampton and Oxford offices
To Start: Summer 2016
Duration: HNC will be completed in two years
Degree completed in five years
Day release for University once proven.
Entry Requirements: - A minimum of five GCSE’s (or equivalent) at grades A-C
- 3 B’s at A-Level
- Hold/be working towards a full clean driving license
Qualifications Gained: - BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying
- Relevant safety qualifications Please send an expression of interest with your CV and covering letter to [email protected] Reference –
School Leaving Careers. Closing Date: 1st March 2016. Any further information please see Jason Davis (Careers
Adviser) room between SC11 and LS1 north site.
Upcoming Fixtures Date Team Staff Opposition/
Venue Start Estimated
Arrival Time
Monday 6 Form Girls Basketball
JJI Batholomew 3 30
5 45
Tuesday 6Form Football YR7 Football YR9 Girls football YR11 Basketball
GM NBY CTY DO
3G St Gregs Cherwell Cherwell
1 30 3 30 3 30 TBC
4 00 5 20 TBC
Thursday YR7 Rugby YR11 Basketball
GM JJi
Banbury Henry Box
1 00 3 45
TBC 5 30
PE Newsletter
& Events
News & Events February 2016
Cricket
Indoor cricket will be held on Monday’s and Friday’s. This Monday’s session will be held in the Gym on
North Site. Friday’s will be at the Ferry Centre for all year groups.
American Football
If there are any students interested in American Football club, please go to the South Site field
straight after school on Thursday’s.
YR10 Citizenship Projects
Some YR10 students over the next week will be holding sporting activities in GYM1 on South Site
during Lunchtimes. Please bring some money to donate to the various different charities that they are
representing.
YR7 Inter form
Inter form will resume as normal on Wednesday with Basketball.