AWS GetIT introduces students to cloud computing

  Students have been learning foundational cloud tech skills and design app ideas to solve problems in their communities, thanks to Amazon Web Services, with their AWS GetIT program.  Here the students discuss what they have learnt in their own words: Exploring Cloud Technology and AI: Our Journey with AWS GetIT Participating in the AWS […]

A first class trip for travel students

Lucky Sixth Formers were flying high after touching down at FlyMe flight centre in Barnsley to take a look at various careers in the travel and tourism industry. On Friday 14 June, a group of 15 students got to try out lots of activities to give them a taster of what cabin crew, pilots, ground crew and […]

Colour Run fun for Pride Month

TBS celebrated Pride Month in a cloud of rainbows when it hosted its first Colour Run! Every Friday the school hosts the TBS mile but this week – 21 June – it had a twist to celebrate Pride Month. Nearly 100 students and staff turned up to celebrate all things LGBTQ+ in a flurry of […]

Astrophysics rocks!

Year 12 physicists got their hands on rare samples of the moon and meteorites last term during science lessons which were truly out of this world! They were given the opportunity to handle genuine meteorites lent to the school by the UK’s Science and Technology Research Facilities Council (STFC). Samples of the moon collected by […]

DofE Bronze brigade hit the hills

  The weather was kind to around 40 Year 9s who completed their DofE Bronze training expedition. They all passed with flying colours! 🎉 Teacher Amie Withers said: “The weather was very kind to us and the instructors were very complimentary of our students, their behaviour and their enthusiasm. They even told me that they […]

TBS team gathers momentum at Town & Gown Race

The Bicester School has once again shown its commitment to community engagement and healthy living with a formidable presence at the annual Town & Gown race through Oxford. On Sunday, May 12, a team comprising 40 enthusiastic students and 20 dedicated staff members joined thousands of runners in both the 3k and 10k races, in […]

The Bicester School retains ‘Good’ Ofsted rating in all areas 

The Bicester School has retained its ‘Good’ Ofsted rating, following an inspection in March 2024 which graded it Good in all areas.  Ofsted inspectors described The Bicester School as a place where ‘pupils thrive’.   Inspectors were especially impressed with the ethos of the school, saying: “The core values of this school are ‘respect, resilience and responsibility’. They shine […]

Wet weather doesn’t dampen spirits for DofE Gold seekers

  TBS’s first DofE gold expedition in three years was completed over the Easter weekend! 500+ miles was done in the minibus 40+km of uphill walking completed 15 (almost) broken students 8 family size bargain buckets devoured in the services on the way home (Mostly by Charlie M and Aidan B), 3 nights camped, 3 […]