OISSP is looking forward to a new term of science-based workshops, events and awards starting in September 2010. This includes The Go4SET scheme, developed by EDT for Year 9 pupils, which has taken off in other parts of the country and was successfully introduced in Oxfordshire in 2008/2009. It provides a focused approach to pupils working with science industry partners on engaging school-based projects. Teams of six Year 9 pupils will come together with companies and university departments for an 8-10 week Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics experience. This live and co-created STEM project will raise pupils’ awareness of future career opportunities in STEM and will help pupils to make informed decisions about Key Stage 4 options. Participation in Go4SET also counts for a Silver CREST award.
Evaluating the value of OISSP partnership activity
Oxford Brookes University undertook to evaluate the OISSP ‘Securing our Future’ programme. Overall the project was found to
KEY IMPACTS REPORTED
On pupils: Increased interest, motivation, and general levels of confidence.
On staff:The bringing together of like-minded teachers and other professionals.
On schools: Inspiring a range of approaches to STEM and also the building
of trust and co-operation between schools
After two years of far-reaching and dynamic project work, the OISSP ‘Securing Our Future’ programme has been fully evaluated and it’s successes used to lay the foundations of this years inspiring range of science focused activities. Project Director, Tom Kempton, comments “I feel that these projects make a huge difference in the participation and enthusiasm of students.” A summary video of the “Securing Our Future” programme can be viewed below.
For the full OISSP evaluation reports click HERE
The Café-Theatre Project: un vrai succès
Packed audiences were kept laughing at humorous sketches that demonstrated the exceptional language skills perfected by this enthusiastic group of pupils. Beatrice Davies from Westminster Institute Of Education, Oxford Brookes University and her PGCE students worked with OISSP, students from a selection of local state and independent schools including; The Oxford Academy, Cheney School and The European School and professional and amateur actors to produce and perform a night of French comedy and theatre based on the original Cafe-Theatre de Paris.