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28/03/24

What an absolutely fantastic evening! Each and every one of you did proud this evening. Have a restful break, knowing how amazing you are! pic.twitter.com/rjY7fk2EaZ

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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Houses

Banksy Hawking Malala

The House System

Untitled design (80)Aureus School is split into three Houses, led by our Head of House: Miss Church. The names of each House were chosen by the students and were chosen for the different qualities that are encapsulated in that person and what it means to be part of Aureus. 

Our house system gives Aureus students the opportunity to play an active role and contribute to a community within and external to their school, allowing them to develop skills and talents and acknowledge their successes in a wide range of ways. 

Throughout the year we aim to get into the wider community for example our Carols at the local retirement homes and our Christmas card making competition with the cards then getting donated to the local establishments. We also raise money for charity through a range of different fundraising strategies. This year the students have voted for their chosen charities with Banksy's being Greyhound rescue, Hawking's is Down Syndrome Oxford and Malala have picked Autism Family Support. 

Our Houses are “vertical” in their structure which allows a student to have positive connections with those that are younger and older than themselves. Being in a House helps give a student a sense of belonging, in something bigger than their friendship groups or subject classes, but smaller than their whole school. This creates a community spirit as they work together and encompass our school values to get as many points as possible for their house.  

We encourage students to play an active role in the success of their House. Individual and team efforts are rewarded as well as participation. Students are expected to contribute to friendly inter-faculty competitions throughout the year in a way that allow them to be proud of their contributions. Faculties will put on house events which include Maths Challenges, Dance and Drama competitions and House sports week at the end of each term leading up to one of the highlights of the year, Sports Day!

Finally in Year 11 students have the possibility to become House Prefects where they can lead events and support in raising money for their house charity with the aim of lifting the House trophy at the end of year in the whole school assembly!

House Charities

House Charities (1)

House Charities (2)

Banksy

The faculty name Banksy comes from the artist Banksy and reflects the importance of being creative and challenging the different views of the world. 

Hawking

The faculty name Hawking is taken from the scientist Stephen Hawking who famously wrote ‘A Brief History in Time’. He represents the importance of knowledge and looking to the future. Overcoming physical and mental obstacles to be the best you can be.  

Malala

The faculty name Malala comes from the Nobel Prize winner Malala Yousafzai and shows the importance of showing resilience in the face of adversity. Striving for equality and showing the importance of education.