Friday 30th June 2017

ISSUE 36

3rd July Chinese School

Visiting this week

Y10 Students Return

4th July No Event

5th July No Event

6th July Y6 Induction Day

7th July No Event

Dear Parents and Carers,

Opposite is a snapshot of the action

and great events at sports day from

earlier today.

Congratulations to Ms Davda in her

appointment to becoming Curriculum

Team Leader for Computer Science

and IT.

Yours sincerely,

JL Hamill Headteacher

Ms. Davda

Diversity week

3rd – 7th July 2017

During the week beginning the 3rd July, Oaks Park will be celebrating school

diversity week. This includes diversity in ethnicity, background, appearance,

sexuality (LGBT+) and gender. We will be celebrating to show students at Oaks

Park that we have a united front and are all accepting of the uniqueness and

differences of all our pupils; the week will involve pupils taking part in tutor time

workshops, assemblies and a decorate your form door competition.

We would also like to invite all students to take part in celebrating school

diversity week on Friday 7th July by wearing any pattern, print or coloured tie,

tights or socks or all three! Teachers are also going to participate. Come on do

your bit to celebrate what makes you, you, and stand out with crazy tights, tie or

socks : )

Ms. S Caluda Assistant Headteacher

Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance

CEIAG News Alumni News:

It is always great to hear back from ex-students of Oaks Park and the many successes that they are having

after leaving our school. Tasqeen left Oaks Park in 2012 and has gone onto have a very successful career

in the Sciences. Please read her story below: “My journey since leaving OPHS: Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Biochemistry, followed by Master of Science (MSc) in Cancer &

Molecular Pathology and Genomics, now leading up to working in the Civil Service in science policy. I was always captivated by

scientific concepts but it was most definitely my year 9 science classes with Mr Douglas that made me certain that science was

the path I should pursue. I studied a Biochemistry degree at Queen Mary University of London,

as I always had a deep interest in both Biology and Chemistry. During my degree, I undertook

a laboratory research project in a Biotechnology company about cancer chemotherapy. This

ignited my passion for cancer research which inspired me to study an MSc in Cancer & Molec-

ular Pathology and Genomics at Bart’s Cancer Institute. Throughout my BSc and MSc, I was

keen to develop my work experience portfolio in order to strengthen my communication skills

(which are hugely important in the working world!) and to help me decide what kind of career

to pursue. So, I secured placements at the British Petroleum headquarters, Pfizer (global

pharmaceutical company) and as a research assistant for a psychology PhD stu-dent. I also worked as a radio presenter and a university student ambassador, helping school

students like you, with their university options – which was a lot of fun!

Following my MSc, I was keen to work in an environment that would enable me to apply my

scientific skills to support the delivery of exciting, large-scale and impactful work

that would drive change and contribute to the lives of UK citizens. The perfect

opportunity came along when I spotted the Science Fast Stream in the Civil Service

and I have now secured a position for this job - which I’m really excited about! I’ll

have the unique opportunity to work in different government departments

including the Department of Health, where I could be supporting the Chief Scientific Advisor with various

science projects, all the way to the Department for International Development, working on global concerns like

malaria.

If you’re interested in science, remember that medicine is not the only career option! There’s a world of opportunities out there

– you just have to do your research! Whether it’s taking part in a science competition, or getting exposure to a school or hospi-

tal laboratory, there are a number of ways to get started on building your future scientific career”

4Talent:

If you are interested in a career in the Media or Journalism, Channel 4 offer a range

of excellent programmes to help you gain the experience and insight necessary.

These programmes range from internship to paid apprenticeships. To find out more

information please go to :

http://4talent.channel4.com/get-involved/work-programmes

Mr L McDonnell

Connect 4 Update

Mr. Bissett Maths Department

The ninth annual Connect 4 tournament is over! It's an Alpha clean sweep this year, as Vincent

Young dominated qualifying and the knockout tournament to become the first player ever to win both

sections of the competition. The final was well balanced, but Vincent's speedy style with sharp defences

was too much for the circumspect and careful Omar Noori. It was a tournament where practice made perfect

and the players who had honed their skills saw the rewards. Both defeated semi finalists put up admirable

performances, and Sakir Bhuiyan's defeat of Arsh Bashir in the third place playoff could have been a final in

itself.

Congratulations to all players, and especially to Alpha House, whose highest previous best in Connect 4 was

third place in 2014.

Alpha 23146

Kappa 13277

Omega 8186

Sigma 6506

Vincent Young Alpha Sakir Bhuiyan Alpha Arsh Bashir Kappa

SNAPCHAT MAP update raises Child Safety worries read more at

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40382876

MR R Manning Assistant Headteacher

Oaks Park - Peek at the Week

Congratulations to Hamza

Achouchen 7E for receiving

his belt in Jiu jitsu.

Year 8 take part in a video conference about the

Holocaust with the National Archives.

Year 12 had a great day at the UCAS Fair

OPHS Sailors working towards their RYA

Level 2

Word of the Week

Quote of the Week

Neogenesis (Noun)

Meaning:

The acquisi�on of new knowledge from sensory

or

intellectual experience.

In a sentence:

“Through neogenesis, the boy learned many secrets”

“Never forget where you’ve been.

Never lose sight of where you’re going.

And never take for granted the people

who travel the journey with you.”

Susan Gale