Independent and State Schools come together to celebrate Science teaching in Oxfordshire.
An audience of science teachers, head teachers and education experts from across Oxfordshire gathered at County Hall in October to celebrate science with Oxfordshire Independent/State Schools Partnership. This was an opportunity talk about how we encourage pupils to engage with science subjects and to extend their scientific knowledge and understanding. Guests were motivated by a stirring speech from Sir David King. He reminded us of the growing importance of science as we face the uncertainties of a changing world. OISSP presented delegates with it’s first resource pack for use in schools. The bespoke materials being developed by OISSP support the programme of schools science projects for 2008 and 2009.
‘Earth from the Air’
An astonishing exhibition which contemplates our fragile world. Year 8 pupils are invited to explore the science responses to issues of sustainability revealed through Yann Arthus-Bertrand’s breath-taking large-scale aerial photographs. OISSP has arranged free transport this term for pupils and teachers to visit ‘Earth from the Air’ at the Oxford castle site.
Find out about booking your Year 8 visit and resources.
School fuel bills continue to rise. SEEP-2 Energy projects have the solutions.
The carbon footprint and energy costs of Oxfordshire schools are of genuine concern to site managers and bursars. Following the success of the Schools Energy Efficiency Project (SEEP-2) headed by Oxford Brookes University EiE, Year 9 pupils are now also getting involved in developing project based solutions for their schools.
Find out about SEEP-2 Energy Audits and extension project.