In 2015, we launched a new outreach programme in conjunction with the SHINE Trust. The ‘Serious Fun on Saturdays’ programme worked in partnership with local Oxford schools and enabled Year 5 pupils (aged 9-10) from four local Oxford primary schools to attend weekly sessions designed around a Space theme. Topics included learning about the food that astronauts eat in space; the scale of the solar system and the stories hidden in the stars. Each week, the pupils were collected by minibus and enjoyed a morning of fun learning activities with OHS teachers and Sixth Formers before being returned by minibus to their homes. The Sixth Form mentors worked alongside the Oxford High staff and the children to develop their own interpersonal and leadership skills. Now we are launching this year’s Serious Fun on Saturday programme! Watch this space for photos and stories from the local pupils taking part over the next few months.
My SHINE space buggy
Girls in Space at Oxford High
Ready for take off!
Future scientists!
Measuring fun in OHS Library
Oxford primary schools partnership
Science in action at OHS
Head girl Freya in on the action
SHINE fun!
