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28/03/24

We’re pleased to announce our very own Miss King has been shortlisted for Teacher of the Year award. pic.twitter.com/EZxpxylcjS

28/03/24

I will never get bored of whole school assemblies. What a fantastic end to the term. Now for wrapping up a few emails and meetings before the show this evening. pic.twitter.com/YoDlrLA6Mf

28/03/24

This term's edition of The Golden Rule is now available on our website:https://t.co/8B6f1kbGJy pic.twitter.com/tFsnhq92iF

28/03/24

It's Showtime!Don't miss out on what is set to be a fantastic showcase of our students' continuous hard work. https://t.co/cbFgeAI3f9... pic.twitter.com/gyh7NoSKFU

27/03/24

Such a lovely afternoon presenting for their some brilliant quick and effective T and L strategies to go away with and start using tomorrow! Well done and Sam 4 organising. Was proud to represent with 5 tips in 5mins:) pic.twitter.com/zyxGvszov3

27/03/24

There's still time to buy tickets for our Creative & Expressive Arts Showcase at Cornerstone tomorrow evening at 7pm. Don't miss out! https://t.co/2XlfNuWSnU pic.twitter.com/NTCvZpAvDc

27/03/24

Huge congratulations to Mrs McAuliffe's students; Caleb, Tamas and Archit, who received 90/90 marks for Component 2 - Performing a script of the Performing Arts BTECA wonderful result and fully deserved - their performance of Lord of The Flies was sublime. pic.twitter.com/b6S8WU1RRb

27/03/24

Make time during the Easter Holidays to Drop Everything and Read with these popular recommendations from our librarian, Miss Hope. All titles are currently available in our school library. pic.twitter.com/DNw3fnxTK7

27/03/24

Don't forget to purchase one of our summer term polo tops.These aren't compulsory, however, once the weather is warmer they will be more comfortable than wearing a shirt & tie.They can only be worn with a blazer & not a coat/jacket if it is cooler inside the classroom/school. pic.twitter.com/odsR2Pakdw

27/03/24

If you are able to donate any dresses or suits/Tuxedos, please drop them off at our main reception. Many thanks. pic.twitter.com/h6USJvT32l

27/03/24

See an extract tomorrow at our Showcase at The Cornerstone, Didcot https://t.co/2XlfNuWSnUCome and watch the full play of Age is Revolting at Aureus School on Tuesday 23 April 3.30pm or at The North Wall Theatre, Oxford on Sunday 28 April - booking now! pic.twitter.com/ru25GuMXfH

27/03/24

We were so privileged to host Kate from The National Theatre in London, as well as Abie Walton and Clive Stevenson from the North Wall Theatre in Oxford, yesterday. pic.twitter.com/0ObciVr7FL

26/03/24

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26/03/24

Science Robot Competition winners!A hotly contested competition saw teams code their bots to spell a word and navigate through a track. Fantastic results. Winners with their prize. Well done Y10 pic.twitter.com/5AebjVeN22

26/03/24

83 of our Yr10 students visited Careersfest last week. The event was held at the Kassam Stadium by . It was an amazing opportunity for our students to meet face-to-face with local and national employers and explore post 16 opportunities. pic.twitter.com/BXutzjbBWJ

26/03/24

This was our Y11 Period 6 English revision session from last week. We had over 50 students in attendance.We will be holding P6 revision every week until the exams as well as our revision evening, open to both students and parents, on Monday, April 15th from 5pm - 6pm. pic.twitter.com/GwzzcwAUw3

25/03/24

To book tickets, use the following link: https://t.co/2XlfNuWSnU pic.twitter.com/HlcLI68BCF

25/03/24

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25/03/24

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22/03/24

Don't Miss Out!To book tickets, use the following link: https://t.co/2XlfNuWSnU pic.twitter.com/I8lVXnSGZt

Posted on: 17/03/2023

Rutherford Appleton Labs

"On the 28th of February, we (Archit and Joshua) and a handful of the More Able students were welcomed to visit the Diamond Light Source at Harwell Science and Innovation Campus in Oxfordshire, one of the many science-based organisations local to Oxfordshire. Upon arrival, we were welcomed by the staff and had the privilege of receiving a brief presentation on a couple of projects being performed and studied in the diamond light facilities by two students who are on a placement year from University of Bristol.

 After this presentation, our group was taken to the first workshop where we used the ‘Freestyle Libre’, a sugar level monitor for people with diabetes, to measure the amount of sugar in orange juice, cereal, coke, bananas, ketchup and oreos. We deduced that coke had the most sugar and plain cereal had the least; we were also informed that the freestyle libre was manufactured in the Diamond Light Facility (Abbott).

Shortly afterwards, we got to speak with representatives from several different STEM-based organisations and learned about their projects and how they started their careers in science.

 After our brief lunch break, we were taken on a tour around the Diamond Light Facility and were disappointed to know there were no actual diamonds, however, we learned that the entire ring-shaped facility acted as a giant “super” microscope which many organisations used to study samples and carry out research. The ‘microscopes’ stationed around the circumference of the facility operated using rays produced by electrons that are sped up and then fired around the centre portion of the facility; the electrons produced a form of light caused by the electrons having to slow down slightly along the bends in the ring. These light rays are then used to take a highly magnified picture of any sample that needed to be analysed.

Finally, we were taken to our last workshop where we were given set budgets and had to buy materials with the said budget to create a miniature solar-powered car. After much hard work and brainstorming, we raced our creations among ourselves and against the other schools present on the trip that day and our group successfully achieved the fastest time.

Overall, this trip was extremely educational and intriguing and we all learnt a great deal about STEM and how it is currently affecting our lives, making it more efficient, and how we could venture into a science-based career. We were very glad that we had the opportunity to visit the Diamond Light Facility and it compelled us to consider a future career in the sciences."