DOCSLIB.ORG

Unveiled Science Centre (YSC) Referring Totheyang Overused Word Butwhen Inspirational Isamuch Abingdon News April 2016 | No

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Unveiled Science Centre (YSC) Referring Totheyang Overused Word Butwhen Inspirational Isamuch Abingdon News April 2016 | No Unveiled The Science Fusion Tower www.abingdon.org.uk News | No. 41 Abingdon April 2016 Inspirational is a much overused word but when referring to the Yang Science Centre (YSC) sculpture, unveiled in January, it’s not an exaggeration. The Science Fusion Tower, as it is officially named, was designed and built by sculptor, Matthew Lane Sanderson. Matthew asked the boys to learn for themselves about the many themes incorporated into the sculpture, the Fibonacci sequence, tokamak nuclear fusion, biomass and biodiversity, the Tree of Life - and to consider their The sculpture was made impact on our future. possible by a donation from OA Martin Iredale and family. Abingdon News Felicity Lusk reflects The Abingdon community puts questions to Miss Lusk as she begins her final term at Abingdon. What would you like to be remembered for? Improving the lives of boys and staff, through a combination of things such as ending academic lessons on a Saturday, emphasis on pastoral care, perhaps changing the ethos to be more open. If you had to pick one highlight from your time at Abingdon what would it be? So many highlights, very difficult to pick just one. Perhaps the sixth form leavers singing at their final chapel service each year, it’s lovely to see how much they are moved by the occasion. What tips would you give your Miss Lusk enjoying a game of successor? pool with the Lower School Keep looking at the ‘big picture’. You can’t do everything, so leave the minutiae to What attracted you to Abingdon? Magdalen College School is now others and concentrate on looking ahead Abingdon has ambition; it’s really going following Abingdon’s lead having and adapting to change. places and has enormous potential. I like to appointed a female Head; do you have stimulate change and I felt that there was any tips for the incoming Ms Pike? Of the Headmasters of Abingdon School a lot I could do at Abingdon. It also has a Be a strong leader, be yourself and enjoy it. that have gone before you – who do you most admire and why? strong sense of community. What have you learnt from this headship? Sir James Cobban. He made a huge Such a lot, I am surprised by little these When you got the job at Abingdon there difference to boys’ lives on an individual days. You are very privileged as a Head was much talk about a woman taking basis. Our OAs credit him with making a over – did that surprise you? to be given access to other people’s lives real difference. He poured himself into the Completely – I was very surprised at the and you soon realise that an individual’s school. level of surprise! I really had no idea it well being is so much bigger than passing would be that much of a story. It was a exams in education. If you could start one last project or full time job just managing the interest. development for the school what would What are you going to miss most about it be? Equally though, I was surprised when I got being a Head? Now that would be telling – it may still here, I had expected it to be much more Being part of making things happen, it happen! testosterone filled but it really isn’t. can be quite an adrenaline rush. I also like And all the interest in your clothes etc. – the routine and rhythm of the School and What’s made you smile most about how did you feel about that? seeing the boys completely absorbed in Abingdon? It was all a bit silly, and got very ‘wearing’! what they are doing. Dudley’s Dilemmas in the Martlet*. The boys have a very keen sense of humour! What was it like to deal with boys What won’t you miss? (*Dudley is Miss Lusk’s dog. He is very after 12 years with girls at Oxford Managing difficult parents’ expectations! much a part of school life.) High School? Have you achieved what you set out to Absolutely no different. The only thing achieve six years ago? What’s the funniest thing that has I would say, if pushed, is that girls More. happened to you here? sometimes need more encouragement to There was the mystery of the single trainer Is there anything you failed to do that aim high but the same could be said for that appeared in the most unlikely places you would have liked to? some boys. The pupils are very similar at around Lacies Court and the time when the No. both schools, lively, intelligent, great fun. All Blacks defeated England and my NZ You opened the new YSC to educate flag in the garden was found mysteriously How does Abingdon compare to your the next generation of scientists – if you time at other schools? lowered to half mast. could hope for one of them to go on to Abingdon is just a lot bigger with a huge discover something that would change Do schools have a character? What Other Half programme. It has certainly the world, what would that be? would Abingdon’s be? taught me to prioritise, you cannot do A cure for loneliness, especially for the Yes – civilised, aspirational, surprisingly everything and you have to manage elderly in the UK. gentle and very nice! expectations. 2 April 2016 Abingdon News So now you’re turning the page – What have you missed most about NZ what next? over the years? It’s yet to be written. The smell of the Bush, where I live. Soil, pohutukawa flowers – it’s so evocative Will Dudley be staying? almost ancient, primeval. Come September, I think his position will be filled as well as mine. Do you miss NZ less now than when you first came over? What will Dudley miss most about I’ve never missed home. As my roots Abingdon School? are there, I will always be a Kiwi but I love Senior Leadership Team meetings. He England. knows absolutely everything about what happens here and he is very discreet. Where will you be in ten years? Somewhere having a really good time! Ten What TV will you be catching up on with years is actually not very long, just 3650 your free time? days and time goes so quickly. I have All the Scandinavian dramas – I have not an army of friends to catch up on, more watched one. trekking, being active - health willing - there’s so much I want to do. As a musician, which piece of music Framed extracts from Dudley’s Dilemmas adorn the Head’s office would you take to a desert island Where will Abingdon be in and why? ten years time? If Abingdon was an animal, what would Schubert String Quintet C major, 2nd I pass that mantle over to Mike Windsor! it be? movement adagio. Formidable and A Lhasa Apso, of course. unforgettable, it holds my soul. The ISI’s findings add to an increasing list of independent accolades for Abingdon, including The Week magazine which, in its Best of the Best feature nominated Abingdon as “Great for extra-curricular”. Plus the Tatler Schools Guide 2016, that considered Abingdon to be “most parents’ top choice” of the “excellent schools in Oxfordshire”. ISI found the School to be, “Highly successful in achieving its stated aims in educating boys and young men of talent and potential to a high level.” And we are equally proud of the following findings: An Excellent All-round Education “Every pupil is known as an individual.” “The pupils’ achievements Every school talks about offering an “There is a caring atmosphere throughout excellent all-round education, its extra- the school.” and learning are excellent, curricular activities and the strength of its “The pupils are proud of their school and as a consequence of the academic performance. At Abingdon, we are fortunate to be able to leave the there is a true sense of belonging.” excellent curricular and talking to others. In January we received the findings from our latest Independent And not to forget our Prep School, which extra-curricular provision and Schools Inspectorate, ISI, inspection, received a tremendous independent accolade from ISI. The inspection gave teaching.” - ISI Inspection which gave an Abingdon education a ringing endorsement. To receive such the School the highest rating in all aspects November 2015 an endorsement from this independent of the education provided, including the body is praise indeed. But we are not very rare rating of “Exceptional” for “pupils’ The full ISI reports can be found at complacent; we constantly review and achievement both inside and outside the www.abingdon.org.uk/inspection develop the education we provide. classroom.” www.abingdon.org.uk 3 Abingdon News Cryptogram King Congratulations to fifth year James Hogge who finished as runner-up in the National Cipher Challenge, run by the University of Southampton Mathematics Department and sponsored by Trinity Lower School College, Cambridge. In the annual Challenge, competitors attempt Public Speaking to break cryptograms - a type of puzzle that consists of a short piece In January, the entire First Year enjoyed a public speaking workshop run by two trainers of encrypted text. James showed from the English Speaking Union. They took part in a range of activities designed to help enormous initiative and resourcefulness them understand how to deliver a good speech including content, linking arguments and in solving the challenges so quickly. He how to engage with their audience. The boys also considered how to act as a chairman, a is a member of the School’s Code main speaker, and to give a vote of thanks - all of which will prove invaluable to them in the Breaking Club, which runs during the Lower School Public Speaking Competition.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • The Abingdonian
    THE ABINGDONIAN SEPTEMBER 1964 THE STAFF (SEPTEMBER 1964) Headmasler: J. M. COBBAN, TO, MA, JP MA Cambridge (late Scholar of Jesus College); MA Oxford (Pembroke College); Sandys Student, Thirlwall Medallist and Gladstone Prizeman of the University of Cambridge. Formerly C1assical Sixth Form Master, Dulwich College; and Lieutenant-Colonel, Intelligence Corps Assistant Masters D. O. WILLlS, MA, late Scholar of Pembroke College, Oxford (History) (Second Master) G. F. DUXBURY, MA, late Scholar of St. John's College, Oxford (Classics H. M. GRAY, MA, late Scholar of Jesus College, Oxford (Chemistry) C. E. T. MOORE, TD, W, Hertford College, Oxford (Geography) S C. PARKER, TO, MA, Edinburgh University (Lanfine Bursar) (Language~l F. J. SEWRY, BSc, Southampton University (Chemistry) (Careers) L. C. J. GRIFFIN, MA, Jesus College, Oxford (Classics) R. G. MORTIMER, MA, Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge (Languages) J. TALBOT, BSC, Birmingham University (ßiology) K. M. D. HOLLOWAY, MA, Wadharn College, Oxford (English) A. A. HILLARY, MA, late Exhibitioner of Jesus College, Cambridge (History) J. J. HORREX, MA, Downing College, Cambridge (Physics) Rev. M. N. WILLIAMS, MA. Corpus Christi College, Cambridge (Physics) K. G. HASNIP, MA, Caius College, Cambridge (Languages) W. G. POTTER, MA, Pembroke College, Oxford (Biolo~y) C. D. B. MILTON, BSC (Econ), ARCM, LRAM, London Umversity (Mathematics) J. BLAODEN, BSC (Cape Town). BA, Trinity College, Cambridge (Physics) R. H. BAKER, MA, Queen's College, Oxford (Physics) A. R. TAMMADOE, MA, RN (retd), Emmanuel College, Cambridge (Mathematics) B. J. MONTAGUE, MA, Emmanuel College, Cambridge (History) T. G. K. FAIRHEAD, BA, Downing College, Cambridge, and the Chelsea College of Art (Art) I.
    [Show full text]
  • The SENSS Hearing Resource Base at Larkmead School Information Report
    SENSS Sensory, Physical & Complex Needs Support Service Hearing Impairment Team, Cherwell Hearing Resource Base, The Cherwell School South, Marston Ferry Road, Oxford OX2 7EE The SENSS Hearing Resource Base at Larkmead School Information Report Special Educational Needs Support Services (SENSS) vision: “Working in partnership to secure good outcomes and a positive future for children and young people with SEN and/or disability” About the SENSS Hearing Resource Base (HRB) at Larkmead School The SENSS Hearing Resource Base (HRB) at Larkmead School is part of a continuum of support offered within the Local Offer for children and young people with a hearing impairment living in Oxfordshire. The link to this site is as follows https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/cms/public-site/special-educational-needs-and-disability- local-offer Admissions A child seeking a resource base place must have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) in which the local authority has named Larkmead School SENSS Hearing Resource Base as the appropriate placement to meet the child’s educational needs. Further detail is included in the Admission Indicators document (Appendix 1). Aims We aim to enable students to: • have a well-supported and smooth transition from primary to secondary school • fulfil their academic and social potential in an inclusive mainstream setting • have the same educational opportunities and challenges as their normally hearing peers • enjoy their time at school • become effective communicators in their chosen mode(s) of communication • become independent young people • be involved in decisions regarding their own education and take increasing responsibility for their own learning • benefit from the close co-operative working of parents, the school and other agencies • be prepared for post-16 opportunities • be prepared for life in the wider community • become resilient young adults with positive self-image and good self-esteem.
    [Show full text]
  • The Abingdonian- Vol
    THE ABINGDONIAN- VOL. XI No. 4 .• JANUARY, 1958 Price 1/6d• CONTENTS Editorial 143 Cross Country [ 168 School Notes 143 Minor Games 169 "A.B." - 149 Combined Cadet Force 170 Development of the School 150 Scouts 171 Valete et.Salvete 152. School Ubrarv 172 Chapei Notes 153 SchoolSocleties 172 Twelfth Night 157 . O.A. Notes 179 Rugby Football 1S9 CALENDAR, LENT TERM, 1958 JanuaT1 Fn. 17 Term begins. Sat. 2S 1st XI v. King Alfred's School, Wantage (a). ·Wed. 29 1st XI v. Windsor County School (a). Thurs.30 Cross Cou'ntrv v. Radley College and St. Edward's Sch. (a). FebrultT1 Sat. 1 1st XI V. St. Edward's ·Sch-ool tA'XI (a). Wed. S 1st XI v. Wallingford Grammar School (h). Sat. .8 1st .XI v. Abingdl;m Hockev Club (h). -Wed. 12 1st XI v. Radley College 2nd XI (a). Sat~ 1S 1st XI v. Solihull School (h). Sat. 22 1st XI v. Old Abingdonians (h). CrOIl,8 Countrv Match~. IUoxhain School. Wed. 26 1st XI V. Hockey Assoclation XI (h). March Sat. 8 1st XI V. Bloxham School (a)•. Wed. 12 Athletics Meetingv. Bloxh~ School (a). Sat. 15 Athletics Meeting. v. City of Oxford School (a). Wed. 19 Athletics Meeting V. Southfield School (h). Thurs.20 Field Dav-C.C.F. and Scouts. Sat. 22 Athletics Meeting V. Old' Abingdonianil (h). Sat. 29 School Sports, 2 _p.m. APril Tues. 1 Temn ends, 10.15 a.m. Swiuner Term begins TueSdav, 29th April,'i9S8. (Boarders return Mondav, 28th April). Misericordias in aetemu.m Domini cantabo .OFFICERS ÖF THE SCHOOL la,,:ua:,.,.
    [Show full text]
  • Bright World Education
    Bright World Education advice and placement service into top UK boarding schools choose from over 450 independent First Class schools, colleges Guardianship and UK universities service across the UK www.brightworld.co.uk The Bright World Team knowledgeable, efficient and professional I whole-heartedly believe that without your dedicated efforts and good “recommendations, we would never have made it - Sheena, no words can express our gratitude to you!! Estella Yip, Mother of Regine Yip” Meet the school and university placements team who are here to help guide you from enquiry to confirming your place at a UK boarding school, college or university about Bright World Bright World Education Ltd and Bright World Guardianships Ltd are sister companies, both established in 2000 and dedicated to helping international students find places at UK schools, colleges and universities and safeguarding their welfare while they are here. Bright World Education Ltd is an education consultant specialising in helping international students find places at UK boarding schools, colleges and universities. Bright World has developed strong relationships with schools and colleges over the yearss so we have a tremendous knowledge of the schools, the education system and most importantly how international students can make the transition between their education system overseas and ours in the UK. We have excellent contacts with schools and understand the needs of international students very well. Schools fill up quite quickly during the academic year and we keep a careful note of the places still available week by week. To apply, send us the student’s name, date of birth and latest school reports with any further requirements and we will suggest schools that still have places in the correct year group for you.
    [Show full text]
  • British Rowing Clubs & Events on EA Waters
    British Rowing Clubs & Events on EA Waters Thames Stour South Ferriby Lock Medway Great Ouse Bishopbridge Nene Boston Welland & Glen Black Sluice Navigation Ancholme Peterborough Northampton Bedford Sudbury Teddington Lock Allington Lock Tonbridge Events Ancholme Thames Abingdon Head East Midlands TU1 City of Oxford Royal Regatta City of Oxford Sprint Regatta Clubs Clubs Isis Sculls Ancholme RC Abingdon RC Oxford City Bumping Races Falcon RC Events Griffen, The, BC Ancholme Head Hinksey Sculling School TU2 Oxford Academicals RC Clubs Oxford, City of, RC Army RC Great Ouse Radley Mariners Blue Coat BC Eastern St Edward's Martyrs BC Combined Services RC Clubs Taurus BC Goring Gap BC Bedford Ladies RC Henley RC Bedford RC Universities and Colleges Leander Club Bedford Star RC Balliol College BC Oratory Cardinals RC Huntingdon BC Brasenose College BC Ortner BC Isle of Ely RC Christ Church BC Pangbourne Nautics BC Oundelian BC Corpus Christi College (Oxford) BC Phyllis Court RC Oundle Town RC Exeter College BC Reading RC Peterborough City RC Green Templeton College BC Rentacrew RC St Ives RC Hertford College BC Royal Air Force RC St Neots RC Isis BC Shiplake Vikings RC Star Club Jesus College (Oxford) BC Star and Arrow Club Keble College BC Thames Valley Park RC Universities and Colleges Lady Margaret Hall BC Upper Thames RC Cambridge University BC (boating location) Linacre BC Wallingford RC Cambridge University Womens BC (boating location) Lincoln College BC Magdalen College BC Universities and Colleges Schools Mansfield College BC Oxford
    [Show full text]
  • Abingdon Joint Bus Service – ALL ROUTES – September 2018 JBS
    Abingdon Joint Bus Service – ALL ROUTES – September 2018 JBS Operators: Baileys Coaches (01635 203005), Grayline Coaches 01869 244610, Pearces Coaches (01865 340560), Plastows Coaches (01865 872270) & Whites Coaches (01865 340516) Abingdon Joint Bus Service – ALL ROUTES – September 2018 ROUTES - September 2018 All morning routes drop of at Abingdon School Coach Park & St Helen & St Katharine School the order depending on the direction that they enter Abingdon from. Routes entering via Shippon also drop off at the Manor Prep School. The remainder of the Manor pupils are transported by a shuttle vehicle between St Helens & The Manor. Children from the Unicorn School are also dropped at St Helen’s. The routes are timed so the 1st drop off will be at 08:25hrs and 2nd by 08:35hrs. AM arrival times are monitored daily. Tom Peeke, JBS Coordinator 01235 546565 AM Routes AM01 Goring 57 Goring Railway Station 07.40hrs Pearces Cleeve Bus Stop near Garage 07.44hrs South Stoke B4009, outside Glebe Cottages nr Cross Keys Rd 07.47hrs North Stoke Cross Roads 07.49hrs Abingdon School 08.25hrs St Helens School 08.35hrs AM02 Twyford 29 Reading Suttons Business Park, A4 London Road Stop 07.05hrs Baileys Sonning Bus Stop, A4 Bath Road, Holmemoor Drive 07.09hrs Charvill Wee Waif PH, Old Bath Road 07.11hrs Twyford Bus stop, Wargrave Rd, (A321) 07.15hrs Wargrave Bus stop, Woodclyffe Hall, High Street 07.20hrs Wargrave Kenton Lane Bus Stop 07.22hrs Henley Remenham Row, A321 Wargrave Rd 07.30hrs Shillingford Long layby, Oxford Rd 07.54hrs Berinsfield A415 Bus
    [Show full text]
  • Abha Singh Project-Based Learning and Digitally Literate Librarian-Led Support Margot Griffiths & Helen Cooper Lucy Atherton
    JCS 2018 From Digital Literacy to Independent Learning: Challenges and Opportunities for Librarians and Teachers Conference committee Welcome to Birmingham and to Aston University for the very first JCS Conference. We hope you are inspired by what you hear today and enjoy this opportunity to share knowledge and make contacts. JCS 2018 has been organised by members of the JCS Online Resources team, led by Jade Heatley. If you have any questions or problems during the day you can speak to a member of the team who will be Joyce Martin Jade Heatley proudly sporting the JCS T-shirt! Conference Chair Conference Organiser We are extremely grateful to our sponsors who have helped make this conference possible – JSTOR, Softlink, Gale Cengage, Credo, Q-files, Bloomsbury, Macmillan, Intellectual Property Office, and Infobase – and we hope you’ll have time to speak to their representatives during the breaks. Gerda Taylor Polly Krabbé Finance Manager Marketing and Communications Manager Other members of the JCS team: Hugh Webster Amy Williams Rupert Brice Sales Manager, Senior Account Executive, Account Executive, Schools Schools Schools 2 Contents Useful information Chair’s Welcome .................................4 WiFi connection WiFi access is freely available campus-wide. It can be accessed Timetable ................................................5 via a code which will be on display throughout the venue or you can ask a member of the team who will be able to help. Programme......................................6–7 Photography Keynotes ...........................................8–9 Please note that photographs will be taken by a designated Lightning Talks ......................... 10–15 photographer throughout the day, in sessions and during the breaks. A selection of them will appear on the JCS website and some may be used in other JCS materials.
    [Show full text]
  • Meetings of the Trustees of the Friends of Dorchester Abbey
    THE FRIENDS OF DORCHESTER ABBEY SPRING NEWSLETTER 2019 from: Ingrid Lunt c/o The Rectory Current Trustees 10 Manor Farm Road Richard Dick (Chairman) Dorchester-on-Thames OX10 7HZ John Taylor (Vice Chairman) Hugo Brunner Registered Charity No. 275819 Christine Dawson Stephanie Forman President: The Bishop of Dorchester Tanya Hawley Christian Hoyer Millar Nick Jenkins (Treasurer) Abbey Website: www.dorchester-abbey.org.uk Honor Juniper (Membership secretary) Ingrid Lunt (Newsletter) Email for list of concerts and events: David Parker [email protected] Mary Saunders Hilary Warburton (Secretary) Membership enquiries: Honor Juniper 01865 343228 Ex officio [email protected] The Revd Canon Sue Booys (Rector) Hans Paul (Church Warden) Meetings of the Trustees of the Friends of The following items have been discussed over the Dorchester Abbey two meetings: There have been two meetings of the Trustees • The additional lighting over the choir and altar since the last Newsletter, Tuesday September 25 steps which has been funded by the Friends, is and Wednesday February 27. due to be commissioned on February 28, with work carried out during March At the September 25th meeting • the Guesthouse project is progressing slowly Trustees observed a minute’s silence in honour of and the Friends are working with the PCC on the Anne Kelaart, former Chairman, and Christopher most appropriate design and on the fundraising. Gibbs, Vice President. The PCC has undertaken some improvements in Herb Garden the facilities. This is now looked after by a professional • The West End Gallery project. The Friends have gardener paid for by the Friends.
    [Show full text]
  • 5-28 May 2018 ARTISTS’ OPEN STUDIOS and EXHIBITIONS ACROSS OXFORDSHIRE
    5-28 May 2018 ARTISTS’ OPEN STUDIOS AND EXHIBITIONS ACROSS OXFORDSHIRE www.artweeks.org FREE FESTIVAL GUIDE & ART DIRECTORY ‘Tucked away in Summertown, The North Wall is one of the best Oxford venues to find new and exciting work touring nationally.’ Angie Johnson, The Oxford Times Harriet and Rob Fraser: The Long View Photography, poetry and installations inspired by slow time with trees 5 - 26 May 2018 St Edward’s is the principal sponsor of The North Wall’s innovative, nationally- recognised public programme. The North Wall, South Parade, Oxford OX2 7JN www.stedwardsoxford.org St Edward’s is the principal sponsor of The North www.thenorthwall.com Wall’s innovative public programme of theatre, music, exhibitions, dance and talks. 2 Oxfordshire Artweeks www.artweeks.org 1 WELCOME ART ART ART Oxfordshire Artweeks 2018 Hidden Oxford: Welcome to the 36th Oxfordshire Artweeks festival during A Journey to the Far East with a Paintbrush Architecture ESTHER LAFFERTY since and I still find it fascinating. There’s such an ambition of mine to visit, and three years ago I There’s such amazing variety of different cultures, colour and finally spent a few days in Bagan. The temple in After six years at the helm of the board of the Oxfordshire Artweeks festival, exotica, and it’s incredibly visually stimulating.” one of the paintings shows a site of archaeological an amazing which you can see, for free, amazing art in hundreds of Charlbury’s David Pollock is presenting ‘Journeys’, a retrospective exhibition of Sri Lanka is one of David’s favourite destinations significance that rivals Angkor Wat or Machu and one of the pictures is developed from a detail Picchu but it’s far less visited.
    [Show full text]
  • British Rowing Clubs & Events on EA Waters
    British Rowing Clubs & Events on EA Waters Thames Stour South Ferriby Lock Medway Great Ouse Bishopbridge Nene Boston Welland & Glen Black Sluice Navigation Ancholme Peterborough Northampton Bedford Sudbury Teddington Lock Allington Lock Tonbridge Ancholme Nene Div 11 Div 4 Clubs Div 7 Clubs Abingdon RC Events Ancholme RC Falcon RC Peterborough Head of the Nene Griffen, The, BC Events Hinksey Sculling School Ancholme Head Thames Martyrs BC Div 10 Oxford Academicals RC Clubs Oxford Adaptive RC Great Ouse Balliol College BC Oxford, City of, RC Brasenose College BC Radley Mariners Div 7 Taurus BC Clubs Christ Church BC Corpus Christi College (Oxford) BC Bedford Ladies RC Schools Bedford RC Exeter College BC Green Templeton College BC Abingdon School BC Bedford Star RC Dragon School BC Huntingdon BC Hertford College BC Isis BC Headington School Oxford BC Northampton RC Magdalen College School BC Oundelian BC Jesus College (Oxford) BC Keble College BC Radley College BC Oundle Town RC St Edwards School BC Peterborough City RC Lady Margaret Hall BC St Ives RC Linacre BC Lincoln College BC Events St Neots RC Abingdon Head Star Club Magdalen College BC Mansfield College BC Isis Sculls Merton College BC Oxford City Bumping Races Schools Oxford City Royal Regatta Bedford High School RC Nephthys BC Bedford Modern School BC New College BC Div 12 Bedford School BC Oriel College BC Clubs Dame Alice Harpur School RC Osiris BC Army RC Oundle School BC Osler House BC Blue Coat BC Stowe Sculling Club Oxford University BC Combined Services RC Oxford University
    [Show full text]
  • Welcome to the Dragon School
    Welcome to the Dragon School The Dragon is a co-educational day and boarding school which has offered a unique educational experience to generations of pupils. Together with the Dragon Pre-Prep, we welcome boys and girls aged 4 to 13 years. The extraordinary education provided here to every individual pupil stays with them for life. The pupils in our care have outstanding opportunities for discovery, adventure and learning. At the Dragon, new talents are uncovered and ambitions nurtured; friendships are forged and challenges embraced. Every pupil is valued and every achievement celebrated. Our beautiful campus and dedicated Pre-Prep, located in the oldest University city in the land, afford an inspirational environment for teaching and learning. Our facilities also ensure that pupils can excel at the performing arts, music and sport. A strong scaffold for academic excellence is provided by our cutting edge curriculum and outstanding teaching, equipping our pupils for smooth transition to their senior schools and beyond. The Dragon is a special place where children learn just as much outside the classroom as they do inside it. We promote kindness and tolerance, we encourage a sense of responsibility and service to others, and we teach children to respect and nurture their own wellbeing. This prospectus provides only a glimpse of our school but I do hope it will encourage you to explore our school website and to visit us to see what the Dragon can offer your family. I very much look forward to meeting you. Dr. Crispin Hyde-Dunn Headmaster 1 Imagination and Originality The Dragon School was founded by a group of Oxford dons as the Oxford Preparatory School in 1877.
    [Show full text]
  • MARKET PLACE, ABINGDON Telephone: 216
    ABINGDONIAN Volume fifteen, nomber eight May 1971 twenty pence Contents Editorial 337 Sixth Form Divinity 351 School Noties 338 Beziers Exchange '72 351 Development Plan 341 Business Game 352 School Play: Royal Hunt of Lee Abbey 353 the Sun 342 Societies 354 Badger's Green 343 Sports Section 357 Music Notes 344 Reports 368 Music Concerts 345 Lists 372 TASS 346 DA Notes 373 Chapel Notes 347 Editorial If there has been one single root cause of the tumults through which education has passed in the last few years, and is still passing, it is the reorientation of pupil status at an levels. This is true of the demands from the pupils for more representation (or more involvement in their aneas of life). It is true of the great debate about the relationship between thc teacher and the taught. It is true of the new way of approaching educatioD, the way of enlarging the perception of the child by appreciating his own understanding, entering upon his own experieno;: and accepting it as valuable. As a direct result of the changes in the outside community -the vast inp'ease in knowledge, and its application-there has 10 be a cornesponding change within the systems of education in order to equip ind.ividuals 10 cope with external conditions. Friction occurs at a time when the teachers refuse to allow for the altered conditions-and not only friction is produ.eed, but a people who cannot relate themselves with tlreir surroundings. Meaningful education must therefore be that which enables each person to come to terms with himself and.
    [Show full text]