Secondary Student / Parent Weekly Newsletter - 24th May 2024 - School updates

Sep 4, 2026

Weekly newsletter for secondary students and parents dated 24th May 2024, sharing achievements and opportunities across academics, enrichment and community life. Highlights include Jonas Kaufmann’s Anthea Bell Prize for Young Translators national entry, a Women in Science conference recap at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, and PTA support for a large screen. The bulletin also lists key diary dates, music tuition notices, sailing at Farmoor Reservoir, upcoming events, and current vacancies for classroom and SEN teaching assistants, plus additional program announcements for secondary activities.

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CategoryLifestyle

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Pages18

Reading Time28 min

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Anthea Bell Prize for Young Translators

Women in Science

Thank You to the PTA

Dates for Your Diary

Summer Music Soirée

Sailing at Farmoor Reservoir

Vacancies

Teaching and Event Notices

Individual Instrumental Tuition Update

Upcoming Clubs and Events

Sixth Form Fundraising and Books

A Meteorite Killed My Cow

Other Secondary Opportunities

SECONDARY STUDENT / PARENT WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 24th May 2024 ANTHEA BELL PRIZE FOR YOUNG TRANSLATORS Congratulations to Jonas Kaufmann (S5) as area winner (South East England) of the Anthea Bell Prize for Young Translators organised by Queen's College Oxford, in the sixth form category. This is his second year running as area winner and with an increased number of participants ( 16 K+) . Jonas will now be entered in the national level competition. The Prize is a programme of Queen's Translation Exchange (QTE) , a project that aspires to making culture intrinsic to language-learning. WOMEN IN SCIENCE On Saturday the 18th of May, the Women in Science conference was held at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory. The conference had the participation of great women from the scientific and educational fields, who shared among the attendees their passion for science and how to help young people develop the necessary tools in the areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics through STEM skills. Among them were Amanda Clegg and Karen Collis, co-authors of the book Grappling with Graphs, A Guide for Teachers of 11-16 Science and the Award winning book KS3 Science Now. In the photo from left to right: Dr Emma L Coghill, Integrated Science and IB Biology Teacher, Karen Collins, Dr Ana Maria Sierra-Villar, Science Technician (Chemistry) and Amanda Clegg. THANK YOU TO THE PTA For funding this large screen that will be used for rainy days when the pupils have to stay inside and also for all school events that will take place in the canteen annexe. DATE FOR YOUR DIARY SUMMER MUSIC SOIRÉE Tuesday, 2nd July, 5.30pm To be considered for the programme, all interested will need to perform their pieces to Ms Ognjenovic or Mrs Scaber before the 14th June 2024. IMPORTANT NOTICE regarding INDIVIDUAL INSTRUMENTAL TUITION Oxfordshire Council Music Services will not be providing tuition at Europa from September. Individual instrumental lessons are and will be available in the school with a number of our longstanding visiting instrumental teachers. For more information about 2024/25 music for Year 2 and older Primary, and all of Secondary pupils, email [t.ognjenovic@europaschool.uk](t.ognjenovic@europaschool.uk) SAILING AT FARMOOR RESERVOIR JULY 2024 For Years Primary 3 to S5 [Please contact](Please contact activities@europaschool.uk)[ ](Please contact activities@europaschool.uk)[activities@europaschool.uk](Please contact activities@europaschool.uk) if your child is interested in sailing at Farmoor reservoir this summer. Monday 15th to Friday 19th July 09.30 to 4.30 £260 or Monday 22nd to Friday 26th July 09.30 to 4.30 £260 VACANCIES Classroom and SEN Teaching Assistants (with English, Spanish OR German) We are looking for dedicated Classroom and SEN Teaching Assistants ( Part-Time, Term Time only) to enrich our unique bilingual curriculum. If you are passionate about supporting a multilingual, multicultural education, we would love to hear from you. We have roles for English speakers as well as Spanish and German TA roles. Perks and Benefits: ● Term time only post and 8 week summer holiday ● Generous Local Government Pension Scheme with career average benefits ● Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including Employee Assistance Programme including Free advice and counselling service ● Europa fosters a strong sense of community and teamwork, which leads to a supportive and collaborative working environment. Desirable Skills and Experience: ● Previous experience working with children ● An Understanding of SEN support strategies and interventions ● Strong communication and interpersonal skills ● Patient, empathetic, and dedicated to supporting every child's learning journey ● For Stream Language roles fluency in German or Spanish and a good level of English Salary and Contract term: ● Salary: £23 , 114 FTE pa (£12 .67ph) ● Part-Time, various options Up to 17.5 hour

FAQs

What award is featured for Jonas Kaufmann and what is the next step?

Jonas Kaufmann (S5) is the area winner for the Anthea Bell Prize for Young Translators. He will be entered into the national level competition.

What happened at the Women in Science conference?

The Women in Science conference was held on Saturday 18th May at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory. Participants shared their passion for science and how STEM skills help young people develop necessary tools.

What music tuition change is announced for September?

Oxfordshire Council Music Services will not be providing tuition at Europa from September. Individual instrumental lessons will still be available through the school via visiting instrumental teachers.

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