Headteacher's Weekly Update
Dear Families,
As we reach the end of another busy and rewarding week, I would like to take the opportunity to celebrate some of the fantastic experiences and achievements of our students.
This week has been a particularly important time for reflection as we have marked Remembrance. We have taken time to remember the sacrifice of the brave men and women who have served, and continue to serve, our country, and to reflect on the importance of resilience, courage and respect. I would like to thank all of our students for the thoughtful and respectful way in which they have approached our acts of remembrance. They have done us incredibly proud, demonstrating maturity, compassion and a real appreciation of the significance of this occasion.
Beyond the classroom, our students have also enjoyed some wonderful opportunities to broaden their horizons and experience learning in different environments.
Our Year 10 students had the exciting opportunity to visit Wembley Stadium to watch international football. For many, this will have been a memorable experience, not only enjoying the atmosphere and excitement of live international sport but also appreciating the dedication and teamwork that elite performance requires. It was fantastic to be able to offer our students this opportunity.
Meanwhile, our Year 8 students enjoyed a visit to Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, where they were able to explore the world of science, technology and innovation. Experiences such as these bring learning to life, spark curiosity and allow students to see the possibilities that future careers in science and research can offer. We hope the visit has inspired some of our young scientists and innovators!
These trips reflect our commitment to providing opportunities that enrich our students' education, develop their interests and create memories that will stay with them long after they leave us.
Thank you to our wonderful Friends of Aureus (FOA) team, who have been working hard behind the scenes to organise our Christmas Bingo Evening on Tuesday 1 December. Eyes down at 5:30pm!
Tickets are £5 per person, with plenty of prizes to be won and refreshments available on the night. We would love to see as many of our school community there as possible.
Bingo tickets: https://pay.sumup.com/b2c/Q6OQP82H
The FOA are also running a Christmas Hamper Raffle. Tickets are just £1 per entry, with the lucky winner being drawn at the end of the bingo event. Please remember to enter your name at checkout so that raffle tickets can be completed correctly.
Raffle tickets: https://pay.sumup.com/b2c/QXCZOMAK
Thank you for supporting the Friends of Aureus. Every ticket purchased helps raise valuable funds that directly benefit our students and wider school community. We are incredibly grateful for your continued support and the strong partnership between home and school, which plays such an important role in helping our students thrive.
Ms Kirsty Rogers
Headteacher
Term dates up to 2028 can be found on our school website.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Year 11 Leaver's Awards Evening 5.30pm - 7pm | 16/11/26 |
| Voices of Aureus - Marriott, Didcot | 19/11/26 |
| Flu Vaccinations - Year 7 - Year 11 | 23/11/26 |
| Humanutopia - Year 9 - Invite only | 24/11/26 |
| Blood Borthers Theatre Trip - Year 9 and Year 10 | 26/11/26 |
| Humanutopia - Year 7 - All day | 01/12/26 |
| Friends of Aureus Christmas Bingo - https://pay.sumup.com/b2c/Q6OQP82H | 01/12/26 |
| Cadbury World Trip - Year 7 and Year 8 | 04/12/26 |
| Early Finish - School closes at 1pm for students | 07/12/26 |
| Jack and the Beanstalk Trip - Year 7 | 16/12/26 |
| Aureus School Christmas Lunch | 17/12/26 |
| End of Autumn Term 3pm | 18/12/26 |
Current Personal Development Time Clubs
| Clubs | Year Groups | Teacher | Day and Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast Club | All Years | Miss Ellaway - Canteen | Weekdays 08:00 |
| Homework Club | All Years | Miss Street - Library | Weekdays after school |
| DT Club | All Years | Mr Butler - NG01 | Monday 13:00 |
| Contemporary Dance Club | Year 7 - 9 | Ms King - Dance Studio | Monday 13:00 |
| Indoor Football | Year 7 | Mr Hayden - Sports Hall | Monday 13:00 |
| Crochet Club | All Years | Miss Morgado - E203 | Monday 13:00 |
| Girls' Gym Club | All Years | Mr Shorter - Gym | Monday after school |
| DT Club | All Years | Mr Butler - NG01 | Tuesday 13:00 |
| Lunchtime Geek Club - Starting 22.09.26 | All Years | Miss Green - N204 | Tuesday 13:00 |
| Indoor Football | Year 8 | Mr Haydon - Sports Hall | Tuesday 13:00 |
| Dance Club | Year 9 | Ms King - Dance Studio | Tuesday 13:00 |
| Boys' Gym Club | All Years | Mr Shorter - Gym | Tuesday after school |
| Girls Football Club | All Years | Mr Hayden - Sports Hall | Tuesday after school |
| Dodgeball | Y7 - 9 | Mr Hayden - Sports Hall | Tuesday after school |
| After School Geek Club - Starting 22.09.26 | Year 7- 10 | Miss Green - N204 | Tuesday after school |
| Magic the Gathering | All Years | Mr Baker - E209 | Tuesday after school |
| Beauty and the Beast rehearsals | Cast Only | Ms King | Tuesday after school |
| Dance Ballet Technique | Years 7 - 11 | Ms King - Dance Studio | Wednesday 13:00 |
| Homework and Coding Club | All years | Mrs Green - N204 | Wednesday 13:00 |
| Netball | All Years | Mr Hayden - Sports Hall | Wednesday 13:00 |
| Silver DofE Support | Year 10 | Mr Hayden - Sports Hall | Wednesday 13:00 |
| Debate Club | All Years | Miss Nicholls - S102 | Wednesday after school |
| Beauty and the Beast rehearsals | Cast Only | Ms King - Dance Studio | Wednesday after school |
| Running Club/Cross Country | All Years | Mr Hayden - Sports Hall | Wednesday after school |
| Badminton | All Years | Mr Hayden - Sports Hall | Wednesday after school |
| Science Club | Year 7 - 8 | Mrs Poulton - E204 | Wednesday after school |
| GCSE Dance Rehearsals | Years 9 - 11 | Ms King - Dance Studio | Thursday 13:00 |
| Indoor Football | Year 9 | Mr Hayden - Sports Hall | Thursday 13:00 |
| DofE Mapping Support Session | Year 9 - 10 | Mr Hayden - Sports Hall | Thursday 13:00 |
| Drama Club | All Years | Ms Zeelie - Drama Studio | Thursday after school |
| Art Club | All Years | Miss Robins - SG01 | Friday 13:00 |
| Football Fridays Football Podcast | All Years | Mr Allison - N104 | Friday 13:00 |
| Indoor Football | Year 10 - 11 | Mr Hayden - Sports Hall | Friday 13:00 |
| Jazz Dance Club | Years 7 - 9 | Ms King - Dance studio | Friday 13:00 |
| Coach to 5K - starting 25.09.26 | All Years | Mr Shorter - Gym | Friday after school |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Art | Design a Christmas Card. Post your design enteries in the red post box in the community area with your name and year group on the back. The winning design will be printed professionally as a Christmas card. Deadline 20.11.26 | 20/11/26 |
| Design | Decorate your Coaching room doors ready for the holiday countdown. Starting the week commencing Monday 7th December. Judging Friday 7th December 2026 | 11/12/26 |
