Oxford School EBIT Department

Young Enterprise Fair - Oxford Mail Article

From Oxford Mail - "MORE than 100 teenagers gathered in Cowley to give shoppers a glimpse of the entrepreneurs of the future. The youngsters, representing schools from across Oxfordshire, set up their stalls at the Templars Square Shopping Centre for the Young Enterprise scheme" - Check out the full article below and our very own Young Enterprise Group "Traditional Originals" in action last Saturday...

http://www.oxfordtimes.co.uk/business/businessnews/4888610.Young_Enterprise_fair/

Interested in doing Business or Economics in the Sixth Form at OS?

Here is all the information you need to help you decide whether to do a Business or Economics course in the Sixth Form. The leaflets tell you a little bit about how assessment works, what you will be doing, what you need to achieve to join one of our courses, how many  hours, expectations etc. Please feel free to speak to relevant staff any break-time or after school for more information. Don't forget also, there will be a post 16 information evening on Thursday night (4th Feb) next week!

Download Level 1 Business 6th Form Prospectus Insert 2010

Download Level 2 Business 6th Form Prospectus Insert 2010

Download Level 3 Business 6th Form Prospectus Insert 2010

Download A-Level Economics 6th Form Prospectus Insert 2010

Apple launches tablet computer

With much secrecy and an incredible marketing buzz, technology giant Apple launches their hotly anticipated new gadget, the iPad.

Year 12 Student Survey

Help us in the Business & Economics Department find out how we can help you do the very best you can by answering questions in our survey...

To do this you will need to click 'Comments' below and fill in the Comment box (you don't have to re-type the questions!)

Please note that you DON'T need to give your real name or email address (even though it asks for this information - website glitch!!)

1. What year group are you in? (This survey is for Y12 only)
2. Are you doing BTEC or A-Level?
3. Do you know your target grade?
4. Do you know how well you are currently doing?
5. How does your Teacher let you know how you are doing in Business?
6. Name 3 things that help you to learn in Business?
7. Name 3 things that do not help you to learn in Business?
8. What could you do to help yourself do better in Business?
9. What can we do here in Business to help you get higher grades?
10. Do you feel safe / comfortable working in the EBIT Department?
11. Do you spend extra time (lunch or after school clubs) in EBIT?
12. How would you rate your enjoyment of your course on a scal of 1-5 (5 being most enjoyable) 

Thank-you for taking time out to take part in our survey! We will take your answers seriously and work to always improve how we do things here in Business!

To do this you will need to click 'Comments' below and fill in the Comment box (you don't have to re-type the questions!)

Please note that you DON'T need to give your real name or email address (even though it asks for this information - website glitch!!)

1. What year group are you in? (This survey is for Y12 only)
2. Are you doing BTEC or A-Level?
3. Do you know your target grade?
4. Do you know how well you are currently doing?
5. How does your Teacher let you know how you are doing in Business?
6. Name 3 things that help you to learn in Business?
7. Name 3 things that do not help you to learn in Business?
8. What could you do to help yourself do better in Business?
9. What can we do here in Business to help you get higher grades?
10. Do you feel safe / comfortable working in the EBIT Department?
11. Do you spend extra time (lunch or after school clubs) in EBIT?
12. How would you rate your enjoyment of your course on a scal of 1-5 (5 being most enjoyable) 

Thank-you for taking time out to take part in our survey! We will take your answers seriously and work to always improve how we do things here in Business!

BTEC Business Latest Score Update...

Attached below are the very latest scores for BOTH Year 10 and Year 11 Students...find out what you are missing and use Business Clubs on Mondays and Wednesdays to get the best possible grades!

Download B&E Scores Year 10

Download B&E Scores Year 11

Download Y12 Business Level 2 Scores so far

Download Y12 BTEC L3 Scores on the Doors

Download Y13 Business Level 3 Scores so far

 

Fancy a job in the Business Department?

Applications are now open for the position of 'Class Greeter'. If you are a confident, reliable person with good attendance and punctuality you may wish to apply for this position in your class. This will look fantastic in your Record of Achievement or CV and you could ask for it to be acknowledged when you request references for a job or university or college place...

For more details, open and print the information / application below. Hand it in to either Mr Thompson, Mr Edwards or Mr Coakley - Closing date for applications is Friday 5th February 2010.

Download Class Greeter Job Info & Application

"Star Students Top Rankings" - Oxford Mail

"Pupils at Oxford School made more progress in last year’s GCSEs than those at any other county school.

The school in Glanville Road topped today’s table for contextual value added (CVA) scores.

The figure shows how far children have come, taking into account factors such as deprivation and family circumstances.

It also made the top 25 per cent of schools nationally when it comes to improving students" - Check out the rest of the article below... 

http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/archive/2010/01/13/News+%28Cakenews%29/4847426.Star_students_top_rankings/

Cadbury fights 'hostile takeover'...

Cadbury has reiterated that its shareholders should reject Kraft's takeover bid as it said it enjoyed an "outstanding" performance in 2009...Check out the Video below

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/8453548.stm

Snow Photos!

 
Taken by Mr Winkworth on 6th January 2010!

See more at www.ebitnow.com/image_of_the_day

Work for completing while Mr Drake is away this week!

Calling all Economics Students - Mr Drake has set you some work to do while he is away this week. You should have been given hard copies already but spares are available to download below...

Download A2_LEVEL_ECONOMICS_January_2010

Download AS_LEVEL_ECONOMICS_January_2010