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19/03/24

Aureus School is delighted to invite you to their third performance at the Cornerstone Arts Centre. Join them to watch some fantastic performances from not only their Dancers, but their entire Arts faculty! Book Now: https://t.co/2XlfNuWSnU pic.twitter.com/OOfMVBDLyL

15/03/24

Our Yr9 students did a very selfless good deed today; picking up litter, whilst showing RESPECT for their community, one of our 3 core values!Well done everyone!! pic.twitter.com/3i2YHKwwHG

15/03/24

The Yr8s did not disappoint, when it was their turn to show off their vocal talents this week! They sounded great with their rendition of 'Can't Stop the Feeling' complete with dance moves! Well done to everyone, especially 8C who came out on top this time! pic.twitter.com/nffaxkgAVF

15/03/24

Happy Pi (3.141592653589793238462643383279502884197) day yesterday from Ms Robinson and our Yr11 girls! pic.twitter.com/oA52W8r7K5

15/03/24

It was another wonderful sing off with our Yr7s this week! They put everything into One Direction's 'What Makes you Beautiful' with 7C coming out on top this time - Well done! pic.twitter.com/0rYDvIZmjl

15/03/24

The Yr8s did not disappoint, when it was their turn to show off their vocal talents this week! They sounded great with their rendition of 'Can't Stop the Feeling' complete with dance moves! Well done everyone! pic.twitter.com/mSCmqoOk3o

15/03/24

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13/03/24

Well done team - We made the news!A very big 'Thank You' to Miss Church for organising such a great event!https://t.co/zWyjGn6IN3 pic.twitter.com/IP3CCXcSNz

12/03/24

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11/03/24

Congratulations to the students from who performed outstandingly well at the Rotary in the Thames Valley District Final of the Youth Speaks Debating Competition. pic.twitter.com/PFIHCu0yBx

11/03/24

Congratulations to the students from who performed outstandingly well at the Rotary in the Thames Valley District Final of the Youth Speaks Debating Competition. pic.twitter.com/PFIHCu0yBx

08/03/24

Here is this week's update from Kirsty Rogers:https://t.co/xA5yFgKnmD pic.twitter.com/nOBNIT6fq1

08/03/24

Thank you to everyone who came to our first PCA 'Community Quiz Night' last night!It was a brilliantly written quiz by Lisa Wooten.Well done to the winning team 'Just Friends' and a special 'thank you' to the PCA who organised the event! £250 was raised in ticket sales alone. pic.twitter.com/QTkdKCc9mR

08/03/24

We are extremely proud of our incredibly courageous Yr8s; Megan, Kasper, Jackson & Tilly.They competed against 6 other schools in the annual Youth Speaker Competition Held in Reading last night and finished 3rd, which is so commendable. Well done! pic.twitter.com/u4Jpf5dbB2

08/03/24

Today, is International Women's Day,This is a day where we can celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. It seems appropriate, therefore, to share our Headteacher Kirsty Rogers' article: https://t.co/6kIYtWv2m2

07/03/24

Y8 investigate displacement reactions. They completed a really challenging investigation with excellent results. pic.twitter.com/ScPs1qkFBO

07/03/24

Y8 investigate displacement reactions. They completed a really challenging investigation with excellent results. pic.twitter.com/ScPs1qkFBO

07/03/24

Whose books are these? The possible members of staff these books belong to:Mrs Clark, Miss Geels, Mr Tristram, Miss Street, Miss Peruga, Mr Hayden, Mr Money, Mr Baker, Ms Rogers, Miss Baker, Miss Kenny, Miss Costar, Mrs Burbage, Miss Hall, Mrs Haycock, Mr Gregory & Mr Wilkinson pic.twitter.com/KVGLmqATvE

07/03/24

Whose books are these? The possible members of staff these books belong to:Mrs Clark, Miss Geels, Mr Tristram, Miss Street, Miss Peruga, Mr Hayden, Mr Money, Mr Baker, Ms Rogers, Miss Baker, Miss Kenny, Miss Costar, Mrs Burbage, Miss Hall, Mrs Haycock, Mr Gregory & Mr Wilkinson pic.twitter.com/lLiOQcXZDS

07/03/24

Whose books are these? The possible members of staff these books belong to:Mrs Clark, Miss Geels, Mr Tristram, Miss Street, Miss Peruga, Mr Hayden, Mr Money, Mr Baker, Ms Rogers, Miss Baker, Miss Kenny, Miss Costar, Mrs Burbage, Miss Hall, Mrs Haycock, Mr Gregory & Mr Wilkinson pic.twitter.com/qyqgMiAIld

Houses

Banksy Hawking Malala

The House System

Untitled design (80)Aureus School is split into three Houses, led by our Head of House: Miss Church. The names of each House were chosen by the students and were chosen for the different qualities that are encapsulated in that person and what it means to be part of Aureus. 

Our house system gives Aureus students the opportunity to play an active role and contribute to a community within and external to their school, allowing them to develop skills and talents and acknowledge their successes in a wide range of ways. 

Throughout the year we aim to get into the wider community for example our Carols at the local retirement homes and our Christmas card making competition with the cards then getting donated to the local establishments. We also raise money for charity through a range of different fundraising strategies. This year the students have voted for their chosen charities with Banksy's being Greyhound rescue, Hawking's is Down Syndrome Oxford and Malala have picked Autism Family Support. 

Our Houses are “vertical” in their structure which allows a student to have positive connections with those that are younger and older than themselves. Being in a House helps give a student a sense of belonging, in something bigger than their friendship groups or subject classes, but smaller than their whole school. This creates a community spirit as they work together and encompass our school values to get as many points as possible for their house.  

We encourage students to play an active role in the success of their House. Individual and team efforts are rewarded as well as participation. Students are expected to contribute to friendly inter-faculty competitions throughout the year in a way that allow them to be proud of their contributions. Faculties will put on house events which include Maths Challenges, Dance and Drama competitions and House sports week at the end of each term leading up to one of the highlights of the year, Sports Day!

Finally in Year 11 students have the possibility to become House Prefects where they can lead events and support in raising money for their house charity with the aim of lifting the House trophy at the end of year in the whole school assembly!

House Charities

House Charities (1)

House Charities (2)

Banksy

The faculty name Banksy comes from the artist Banksy and reflects the importance of being creative and challenging the different views of the world. 

Hawking

The faculty name Hawking is taken from the scientist Stephen Hawking who famously wrote ‘A Brief History in Time’. He represents the importance of knowledge and looking to the future. Overcoming physical and mental obstacles to be the best you can be.  

Malala

The faculty name Malala comes from the Nobel Prize winner Malala Yousafzai and shows the importance of showing resilience in the face of adversity. Striving for equality and showing the importance of education.