Headteacher's Weekly Update
Dear Families,
Firstly, I must express how immensely proud we are of our Year 11 students, who have now completed all of their GCSE examinations. The resilience they have demonstrated, particularly in these final weeks, has been exemplary. Many have shown true determination, persevering even when understandably exhausted by the demands of the examination period. Their commitment and positive approach have been a credit not only to themselves but also to our school community. We very much look forward to celebrating their achievements next week at the Leavers’ Assembly, followed by the much-anticipated Prom, both of which promise to be memorable occasions.
Our Year 10 cohort are now beginning to step into the role of senior students. This week, they have completed their first formal set of mock examinations. These assessments are an important milestone, helping to prepare them for the year ahead whilst also providing valuable insight for staff. The outcomes will enable us to analyse progress carefully and adapt our teaching plans, ensuring that we consolidate areas of strength and provide additional support where needed. We are confident that this experience will serve as a firm foundation for their final year.
Across the rest of the school, it has been a week rich in opportunity and achievement. On Tuesday evening, we were delighted to host our Summer Music Concert. The standard of performance was truly impressive, with students showcasing not only their musical talent but also remarkable confidence and stage presence. It was a pleasure to see such a wide range of abilities and styles represented, and the audience thoroughly enjoyed the evening. My sincere thanks go to our performing arts department for their dedication in preparing students to such a high standard.
In addition, I would like to extend my thanks to Mr Hayden and the supporting staff who accompanied a group of students to a recent Cricket World Cup fixture. This experience has greatly supported the enthusiasm and engagement we are seeing within our school cricket club. Students had a wonderful time, and it is opportunities such as these that enrich their wider school experience and foster a lifelong love of sport.
Finally, I would like to acknowledge the tremendous efforts of the Friends of Aureus, who have been working tirelessly to organise our upcoming Summer Fair, taking place on Saturday 11th July. Planning for such an event requires significant commitment, and we are extremely grateful for their hard work and dedication. It is also encouraging to see our advertising boards beginning to appear locally, thank you to everyone who has volunteered to display the boards. We very much look forward to welcoming you all to what promises to be a fantastic community event. Raffle tickets are now available to purchase online at just £1 per ticket, be in with a chance of winning some truly brilliant prizes, including: A Family Annual Pass for Blenheim Palace, Crocodiles of the World tickets, A Family Ticket for Oxford Ice Rink, Oxford Playhouse theatre tickets to name but a few.
Thank you, as always, for your continued support.
Kind regards,
Kirsty Rogers
Headteacher
Term dates up to 2028 can be found on our school website.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Year 6 SEND Transition Day | 22/06/26 |
| Vaccination Catch Up - Year 8 -10 | 23/06/26 |
| Battlefields Trip - Year 9 | 23/06/26 |
| Year 11 Prom | 25/06/26 |
| INSET Day - School closed to students | 26/06/26 |
| Humantopia - Year 9 All Day | 30/06/26 |
| Swanage Trip - Year 10 | 29th & 30th June 2026 |
| Art Exhibition 4 - 6pm | 01/07/26 |
| Celebration Evening 5pm - 7:30pm | 01/07/26 |
| Legoland Trip - Year 7 | 02/07/26 |
| Rising Year 7 Transition Day | 07/07/26 |
| Rising Year 7 Transition Day | 08/07/26 |
| Sports Day | 09/07/26 |
| Aureus Summer Fair | 11/07/26 |
| Rising Year 7 Disco | 15/07/26 |
| End of term - Early closure 1:05pm | 17/07/26 |
Current Personal Development Time Clubs
| Clubs | Year Groups | Teacher | Day and Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast Club | All Years | Miss Ellaway - Canteen | Weekdays 08:00 |
| Morning Basketball | All Years | Mr Hayden - SH1 | Weekdays 08:00 |
| Gym Club | Year 7 & 8 Boys | Mr Shorter - Gym | Monday after school |
| Gym Club | Year 7 & 8 Girls | Mr Shorter - Gym | Tuesday after school |
| Homework Club | All Years | Miss Elkin - Library | Tuesday & Thursday after school |
| Athletics | All Years | Mr Hayden - Playing Field | Tuesday after school |
| Football | Year 7 & 8 | Mr Hayden - SH1 | Tuesday after school |
| Netball | All Years | Mrs Adams - SH2 | Tuesday after school |
| Street Dance | All years | Ms King - DH | Tuesday after school |
| Keyboard Club | All Years | Mrs Burbage - SG04 | Tuesday after school |
| Magic: The Gathering | All Years | Mr Baker - E209 | Tuesday after school |
| Cricket Club | All Years | Mr Hayden - Playing Field | Wednesday after school |
| Football | Year 9 & 10 | Mr Hayden - SH1 | Wednesday after school |
| Girls Football | All Years | Mr Hayden - SH1 | Wednesday after school |
| Science Club | All Years | Mrs Poulton - E204 | Wednesday after school |
| KS4 Dance Rehearsals | Year 10 & 11 | Ms King - DH | Wednesday after school |
| Debate Club | Years 7 - 9 | Mrs Burbage/Mrs Nicholls - S1.07 | Wednesday after school |
| Running Club - Couch to 5k | All Years | Mr Shorter - Gym | Friday after school |
| Badminton | All Years | Mr Hayden - SH1 | Friday after school |
| Contemporary Dance | All Years | Ms King - DH | Monday 13:05 |
| Brass Group | Year 7 & 8 | Mrs Burbage - SG04 | Monday at 13:05 |
| DT | All Years | Mr Butler - NG04 | Monday and Tuesday at 13:05 |
| Eco School | All Years | Mr Rayner - S106 | Monday at 13:05 |
| Crochet Club | All Years | Miss Cockburn - Bridge Room | Monday at 13:05 |
| Orchestra | All Years | Mrs Burbage - SG04 | Tuesday at 13:05 |
| Craft Club | All Years | Mrs Cockburn - Bridge Room | Tuesday at 13:05 |
| Axiom Maths | Year 7 | Mr Gunputhram - N207 | Tuesday at 13:05 |
| Dance | Year 9 | Ms King - DH | Tuesday at 13:05 |
| Boys Dance | All Years | Miss King - DH | Wednesday at 13:05 |
| World Challenge | All Years | Mr Wilkinson - E207 | Wednesday at 13:05 |
| Sparx Homework | All Years | Mrs Kaur - N202 | Wednesday & Thursday at 13:05 |
| Axiom Maths | Year 8 | Mr Gunputhram - N207 | Thursday at 13:05 |
| Homework Club | All Years | Miss Elkin - N202 | Thursday at 13:05 |
| Voices of Musical Theatre | All Years | Mrs Powell - SG04 | Thursday at 13:05 |
| Dance Club | Year 10 | Ms King - DH | Thursday 13:05 |
| Jazz Dance Club | All Years | Ms King - DH | Friday at 13:05 |
Current House Competitions
In response to families asking to see things students can get involved in, please see below the current house competitions:
| Faculty | Competition | When |
|---|---|---|
| Science | Identify solutions and powers. Meet in Mr Atristram's room 29.04.26 for your brief - you will then have 1 week to submit your answers. | 29/04/26 |
| Dance | Dance competition - compete in house roups, max 4 in a group - See Miss King | 06/05/26 |
| Performing Arts | Collect a monologue from Ms Powell, learn it and then perform it | 22/05/26 |
| Computing | Design a futureistic house that shows how people might live in the future - See Ms Green | 03/06/26 |
| Music | House Music Competition - speak to Mrs Burbage for details | 10/06/26 |
| Food Tech | The Aureus Big Bake-Off - Bake something amazing at home and send us photos! | TBC |
| House Games | Last week of every full term |
