UTC Oxfordshire
Newsletter - 20th May 2022
Dear all,
This week saw the start of the exam period and whilst we still have a way to go, I’d like to commend our students who have arrived promptly, focussed and well prepared. It’s been a while since we held formal exams in school but it feels good to be back into a routine and offering students a chance to demonstrate their knowledge on what they have been working towards over the last two years.
National Streaming Day - 20th May
National Streaming Day on May 20 recognizes the advancing and growing technology that makes our mobile lives run more smoothly.
The first computer was invented in the 1940s. It wasn’t until the late 1990s that streaming became accessible. Since then, technology has made huge advancement, resulting in the option to stream just about anything. Luckily, the attraction of streaming pushes technology to improve speed and accessibility. As technology changes, so does the need to meet our streaming expectations.
Streaming plays such an important part in our daily life and we overlook the benefits it provides us:
- Opportunity to take the service with us just about anywhere.
- Ability to customize our own video preferences.
- Businesses and organizations optional training methods and coordinating meetings.
- Connection with people from across the world in real time.
- A cost-efficient alternative to conduct daily activities.
- Entertainment.
Of course, this technology required computer scientists and mathematicians to work behind the scenes to develop this technology. What better place to start on this journey than studying A-level computer Science at UTC Oxfordshire?
Congratulations
High Sheriff Award
Year 13 student Jamie has been shortlisted for the High Sheriff Young Engineer Awards 2022 and will attend the awards ceremony later in the month. The county competition includes all educational establishments with students studying up to the age of eighteen. Representing the very best young engineers across the county, the standard of work submitted is exceptional. Well done and Jamie Good Luck!
STEM Ambassador with STEM Learning
Kat, our amazing Science technician, has now become an approved STEM Ambassador with STEM Learning. It is a volunteer role and there are currently over 37,000 STEM Ambassadors in the program, making a difference to young people, local communities and STEM education every day. Kat will be organising some STEM Events which will be open to our local community. Watch this space!
Opportunities
Great Western Hospitals / Allied Health Professionals Webinar
Great Western Hospitals are hosting an online webinar on Wednesday 22nd June 2022, 5pm – 6pm. This will be an opportunity to meet with staff and join other Allied Health Professionals, whilst introducing you to the unique, exciting and varied careers available in this field. You can find out more here: Great Western Hospitals Online Webinar or scan the QR code to register your interest and receive a meeting link.
Volunteer week 1st-7th June 2022
It’s volunteer week at the beginning of June 2022, if you’re interested in taking part you can find out more here: https://volunteersweek.org/
The Big Plastic Count 16-22 May
It’s not too late to get involved with the Big Plastic Count, the UK’s biggest ever investigation into household plastic waste.
If you are interested you can find out more here: www.thebigplasticcount.com
Year 11 Prom – Thursday 30th June
Further details were emailed out this week for the Year 11 Prom. The celebration will be at Milton Hall House and tickets include food, entertainment and a few extras to help celebrate the end of the exams.
Elements Café
Dates for the diary
- Monday 16th May to Tuesday 28th June – GCSE/A level/Level 3 exam period - A reminder that BTEC Level 3 coursework may still be required after this end date. Please note students will not be able to finish school until after 28th June
- Monday 27th June – Friday 1st July – end of year exams for year 10 and 12.
- Monday 27th June - Year 13 Leavers Celebration at The Garden House Venue.
- Thursday 30th June - Year 11 prom at Milton Mill House. Dinner and disco included!
- Monday 11th July 2022 to Friday 15th July New York Science, Engineering and Business Trip
- Thursday 18th August – A level results day
- Thursday 25th August - GCSE results day.
Remaining Term dates for 2022
- 30th May to 3rd June 2022 - half term
- Monday 6th June - start of Term 6
- Wednesday 20th July 2022 - last day of term is, lunch time finish
Have a great weekend
Stay safe
With good wishes
Sam