http://www.osfc.ac.uk Up to date news on everything at Oldham Sixth Form College Fri, 17 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT en-gb http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/257.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/257.asp Fri, 17 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT Congratulations to our men’s Basketball Team who competed this weekend at the England Basketball National Final Fours at the Nottingham Wildcats Arena! http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/256.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/256.asp Wed, 15 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT During the Easter break 21 students enjoyed a week's ski trip to Torgon in Switzerland – all of them coming back with a certificate and award to celebrate their level of achievement. http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/255.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/255.asp Mon, 08 Apr 2013 09:15:00 GMT A number of students in Media and Film have recently got together to form a unique new group - the Techsperts. Dedicated to helping with any potential technical problems, the Techsperts receive advanced training from staff in areas such as production, postproduction, design and social networking. The group is entirely run and organised by the students themselves, all of whom want to work eventually in the creative industries. http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/254.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/254.asp Mon, 08 Apr 2013 09:14:00 GMT A number of students in Media and Film have recently got together to form a unique new group - the Techsperts. Dedicated to helping with any potential technical problems, the Techsperts receive advanced training from staff in areas such as production, postproduction, design and social networking. The group is entirely run and organised by the students themselves, all of whom want to work eventually in the creative industries. http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/253.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/253.asp Mon, 08 Apr 2013 09:13:00 GMT On Thursday 21st March, Travel and Tourism students organised a "Christies Quizeoke" themed charity event as part of their coursework in aid of the Christie's Centre, Oldham. The event was on Thursday 21st March 2013 from 7.30pm – 11.00pm at Tara Leisure in Shaw. http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/252.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/252.asp Mon, 08 Apr 2013 09:12:00 GMT Congratulations to Media Studies student Sophie Duncan, who has gained a prestigious placement at dock10, the most technically advanced HD production facility in Europe. Sophie sent off her application after visiting dock10 as part of the College's Creative Placements in Media Enrichment Group and was delighted to be one of the very few who successfully apply for this sought after opportunity. http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/251.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/251.asp Mon, 08 Apr 2013 09:11:00 GMT On 3rd April, three talented former students, Hannah Lewis, Euan McCarthy and David Robinson, gave up part of their Easter break to come back to College to work with 20 French A Level students. The workshop was organised by the French department to provide extra support to students as they prepare for their upcoming examinations. Hannah, David and Euan played a vital role in the carousel of activity which was designed to give each student the opportunity to intensively study grammar, review vocabulary and expressions, and explore key topics in detail. http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/250.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/250.asp Thu, 28 Mar 2013 09:10:00 GMT Staff and students are celebrating after Ofsted Inspectors described us as a place where "outcomes on GCE A Levels are higher than in similar colleges" and progression to higher education, including prestigious universities, is strong. The College was inspected by Ofsted at short notice, from 26th February to 1st March, under the new Inspection Framework introduced in September 2012, and was awarded a Grade 2, Good, overall. http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/249.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/249.asp Thu, 28 Mar 2013 09:05:00 GMT Congratulations to our team of Business Studies students who were declared overall winners for Oldham and Rochdale in the area finals of the Young Enterprise competition on Wednesday 20th March. http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/248.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/248.asp Thu, 28 Mar 2013 09:00:00 GMT Congratulations are in order for six of our students who are holding offers to Oxford or Cambridge for September 2013. They are: Cameron Smith (Newman RC College) going to Pembroke College, Oxford – Biochemistry, Tom Kinsella (Newman RC College) going to Jesus College, Oxford – Music, Ed Crowther (Saddleworth School) going to Homerton College Cambridge - Human, Social and Political Sciences, Matthew Jamshed (Newman RC College) going to Keble College, Oxford – Chemistry, Sam Forster (Wardle High School) – Brasenose College, Oxford – Maths and Muhammad Abdul Ghani going to Oriel College, Oxford - Physics http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/247.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/247.asp Mon, 11 Mar 2013 11:00:00 GMT Leisure, Travel and Tourism students spent a week in Barcelona and Salou in February – seeing the sites and learning more about the leisure and tourism industries in the process.  http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/246.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/246.asp Thu, 07 Mar 2013 14:30:00 GMT College staff found many different ways to wear a bandana on Friday 1st March in support of National Brain Tumour Month. Scott Jackson, Senior IT Technician, was diagnosed with a grade 2 brain tumour in 2009 and had a successful operation to remove it. Unfortunately in 2011 it returned - but as a more aggressive grade 3 tumour. This again was removed successfully but Scott still has to have six-monthly MRI scans to make sure it isn’t growing. He had to undergo weeks of radiotherapy and in total has had four operations which together have helped his recovery and his ability to get back to work and a normal life. http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/245.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/245.asp Fri, 01 Mar 2013 14:30:00 GMT As the fourth consecutive Art and Design Residential to Paris, this finely tuned and highly polished experience (!) was a thoroughly enjoyable and educational trip. http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/243.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/243.asp Wed, 27 Feb 2013 14:03:00 GMT This year’s successful OSFC Drama Production was Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream – with a twist. Instead of the usual fairytale forest, this version of the play was Set in Britain during the Second World War and included singing and dancing from the Swing era. The two performances, on 13th and 14th February, were a huge success with both the cast and the audience overcoming some adverse weather conditions to attend. http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/242.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/242.asp Thu, 14 Feb 2013 11:00:00 GMT The Business Studies Conference took place on Monday the 4th February. AS and A2 students had the opportunity to participate in a series of interactive workshops which allowed them to problem solve for a variety of business scenarios. http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/241.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/241.asp Mon, 04 Feb 2013 11:00:00 GMT The media department at OSFC welcomed Manchester music legend, and DJ Clint Boon to the college on Thursday 31st January. http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/240.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/240.asp Thu, 10 Jan 2013 11:00:00 GMT Our Year 13 Creative Media Placements Enrichment group recently enjoyed a visit to The Studio at Media City in Salford, where the studios for programmes such as Blue Peter, cbbc, cbeebies, Dragon’s Den and Match of the Day are located. http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/239.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/239.asp Thu, 10 Jan 2013 11:00:00 GMT Former Media Studies student Adam Parkinson came back to College for a brief visit on11th December. http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/238.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/238.asp Wed, 09 Jan 2013 11:00:00 GMT Students who left Oldham Sixth Form College in 2012 were presented with awards for their achievements by former student Kevin Sinfield, captain of the England and Leeds Rhinos Rugby League Teams, at the Celebration Evening on Thursday 20th December 2012. http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/237.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/237.asp Mon, 17 Dec 2012 11:00:00 GMT The ceremony took place on 14th November when Shobna Gulati, the first Chancellor of Oldham Children’s University, presented awards to the first group of graduates - proudly wearing their graduation robes! http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/236.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/236.asp Tue, 11 Dec 2012 10:00:00 GMT Coronation St star Shobna Gulati dropped in on Friday 7th December to talk to around 50 OSFC Drama students who are also hoping to be successful in the highly competitive acting world. After her time with the students Shobna commented: Its fabulous to see enthusiasm for the arts is alive and well in Oldham and to be living proof of what Oldham has brought to our great entertainment industry. Its an honour and privilege to be able to share the experiences with new talent. http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/235.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/235.asp Fri, 07 Dec 2012 10:00:00 GMT Congratulations to two of our Year 13 students, Chantel Knight and Mohammed Islam, on achieving marks that were in the top 1% of all 7000 students taking the IfS Certificate in Finance qualification across the country. In recognition of these outstanding results they have been offered a scholarship of £750 each should they decide to continue their studies with the ifs (Institute of Financial Studies) by enrolling on one of their degree courses next summer. http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/233.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/233.asp Tue, 04 Dec 2012 12:10:00 GMT The 18th annual exchange to our partner institution the Marguerite Yourcenar Lycee in Le Mans, France took place between 13th and 20th November 2012. http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/232.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/232.asp Wed, 21 Nov 2012 10:15:00 GMT After their success on Wear it Pink Day, the Student Association extended their fundraising efforts to Children in Need on Friday 16th November by encouraging students and staff to dress up in spots and stripes and selling armbands and cakes in College throughout the day. A total of £430 was raised for this very worthwhile charity. http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/231.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/231.asp Mon, 19 Nov 2012 14:30:00 GMT Seven OSFC Law students were awarded with prizes from the University of Huddersfield in College on Friday 16th November. http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/229.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/229.asp Wed, 31 Oct 2012 14:30:00 GMT Our staff cake day on 24 October, in support of The Teenage Cancer Trust, was particularly special as it marked the tenth anniversary of these events being held in the Sixth Form College. http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/228.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/228.asp Tue, 30 Oct 2012 15:30:00 GMT The Student Association encouraged all students and staff to dress up in pink for Breast Cancer Care on Tuesday 23rd October, raising the magnificent total of £777 on the day. http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/227.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/227.asp Tue, 30 Oct 2012 11:50:00 GMT Two hundred and fifty Oldham Sixth Form psychology students attended an all-day conference on forensic psychology and offending behaviour on 24 October in College, provided by 'True Life Conferences'. http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/226.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/226.asp Mon, 08 Oct 2012 14:55:00 GMT During their summer break eight of our Year 12 science students participated in the Nuffield Foundation Science Bursary scheme which offers opportunities each year for students from colleges throughout the country to work alongside practising scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematicians. http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/225.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/225.asp Mon, 08 Oct 2012 14:50:00 GMT On Friday 12th October, 131 Y5/6 pupils from four different primary schools visited the Regional Science Centre Oldham to attend an event with the theme of "The Universe". http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/224.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/224.asp Mon, 08 Oct 2012 14:40:00 GMT National Dyslexia Awareness Week ran from 8 – 14 October this year and, to mark the event, OSFC provided a range of displays, training, interactive quizzes, videos and presentations that students and staff could read and get involved in. http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/223.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/223.asp Mon, 08 Oct 2012 14:30:00 GMT Our Basketball Team will soon be proudly sporting a brand new kit thanks to sponsorship from First Group. http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/222.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/222.asp Wed, 05 Sep 2012 14:30:00 GMT Former OSFC student James Hallworth has just returned from a very successful volunteer teaching programme in Thailand run by the charity VESL (Volunteer Teaching English Overseas).  http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/221.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/221.asp Thu, 16 Aug 2012 10:15:00 GMT 20 years of outstanding success - Oldham Sixth Form College students achieve a superb pass rate of 98.1%, above the national average yet again. http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/220.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/220.asp Fri, 06 Jul 2012 10:15:00 GMT Approximately 700 Year 10 pupils from 12 schools were invited to attend one of Oldham Sixth Form College's Taster Days on 2nd, 3rd and 4th July. http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/219.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/219.asp Thu, 05 Jul 2012 10:15:00 GMT AS and A2 Archaeology students were involved in excavating a range of sites across Greater Manchester this year. http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/217.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/217.asp Fri, 29 Jun 2012 10:15:00 GMT Sixteen students from Oldham Sixth Form College have just earned themselves the title of ‘Natural Born Leaders’. http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/216.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/216.asp Wed, 27 Jun 2012 10:30:00 GMT Twenty-one OSFC students visited Manchester recently to attend a Youth Event which featured an address from the Dalai Lama and was introduced by comedian Russell Brand. http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/215.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/215.asp Wed, 27 Jun 2012 10:00:00 GMT Sixty-five Oldham Sixth Form College PE and Sport students and 10 members of staff took part in a 26.2 hour Olympathon at the weekend, raising monies for the Macmillan Cancer Trust in the process. http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/214.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/214.asp Fri, 22 Jun 2012 16:00:00 GMT On Wednesday 20th June The MAD Theatre Company performed their production of Gin And Chronic Arthritis to an audience of all the College's AS Drama and Performance Studies students. http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/213.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/213.asp Tue, 19 Jun 2012 09:00:00 GMT We're pleased to announce that the Regional Science Centre Oldham has won the Schools and Colleges category in this year's prestigious S-Lab awards. http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/212.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/212.asp Wed, 06 Jun 2012 09:00:00 GMT A2 and AS Level Dance students raised £516 for the Alzheimer's Society on 24th May, when they performed a Dance Showcase in the College's Large Lecture Theatre. http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/211.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/211.asp 25 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT Our Year 13 Creative Media Placements Enrichment group recently enjoyed a visit to The Studio at Media City in Salford, where the sets for Blue Peter, cbbc, cbeebies, Dragon’s Den and Match of the day are located. http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/210.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/210.asp 23 May 2012 11:00:00 GMT Since leaving College in 2010, former OSFC student James Hallworth has spent a great deal of his time volunteering for charity, both at home and abroad (Slovakia, India and Thailand). http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/209.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/209.asp 18 May 2012 14:20:00 GMT The grand final of OSFC’s Got Talent took place in the College’s Theatre on Wednesday 16th May. http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/208.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/208.asp 14 May 2012 13:50:00 GMT Three Science students – Cameron Smith, April Tsang and Matthew Jamshed – have successfully secured places onto the UNIQ programme of academically-focused summer schools, based at The University of Oxford, in July and August. http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/207.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/207.asp 02 May 2012 11:30:00 GMT OSFC students became potential lifesavers on 1 May, when the college hosted a recruitment event with blood cancer charity Anthony Nolan. At the event, students had the opportunity to join the Anthony Nolan stem cell register, which the charity uses to match donors with patients in desperate need of a stem cell transplant. http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/206.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/206.asp 02 May 2012 09:30:00 GMT The German leg of our annual exchange with the John Lennon Gymnasium in Berlin took place from 22-29 February. During the trip 17 students from OSFC stayed with their partner families in the city to gain experience of family life, as well as the opportunity to practise their German language skills. http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/205.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/205.asp 05 Apr 2012 14:00:00 GMT Forty Year 12 and Year 13 Travel and Tourism and Leisure Studies students enjoyed a really successful residential to Paris in March - an experience they all valued and will never forget. http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/204.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/204.asp 29 Mar 2012 15:00:00 GMT A contestant from this year's series of "The Apprentice", Duane Bryan, visited Oldham Sixth Form College on Tuesday 27th March. http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/203.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/203.asp 28 Mar 2012 15:20:00 GMT Oldham Sixth Form College has just been shortlisted for an S-Lab award for "Innovation and Outreach Through a New Regional Science Centre". http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/202.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/202.asp 26 Mar 2012 15:20:00 GMT Working with partners from local health and leisure services, the Sixth Form College organises the week to promote the benefits of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Students are given the opportunity to attend various sessions, and visit stalls in College, which provide information on optimising physical and emotional wellbeing. http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/201.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/201.asp 23 Mar 2012 15:20:00 GMT The Regional Science Centre Oldham hosted a series of events during National Science and Engineering Week from 12- 16th March 2012. http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/199.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/199.asp 07 Mar 2012 15:20:00 GMT Following a smooth journey by coach and Euro-tunnel, they arrived at the capital in good time and were able to spend a sunny afternoon in the vicinity of the hotel in the Montmartre district. http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/198.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/198.asp 01 Mar 2012 15:20:00 GMT On Thursday 23rd Feb, the college hosted a Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS) Regional Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) Network meeting in the Regional Science Centre Oldham (RSCO). Led by the LSIS Regional STEM Coordinator Heather Aspinwall and OSFC staff, the day was attended by Chemistry and Physics teachers from Sixth Form and FE Colleges across the North West. http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/197.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/197.asp 23 Feb 2012 15:50:00 GMT Former Media Studies student Adam Parkinson came back to College for a brief visit on 9th February. http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/196.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/196.asp 10 Feb 2012 10:10:00 GMT Our annual Business Studies Conference took place on Monday 6th February this year, from 9.30 to 15.40. http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/195.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/195.asp 03 Feb 2012 11:39:00 GMT This year's Performing Arts production is the musical Cabaret which will be performed at Oldham Sixth Form College on the evenings of the 8th, 9th and 10th of February 2012. http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/194.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/194.asp 17 Jan 2012 15:39:00 GMT Four students from Oldham Sixth Form College took first place in an Accounting Masterclass Day at Price Waterhouse Coopers in Manchester in December. http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/193.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/193.asp 12 Jan 2012 15:11:00 GMT It is with a sense of great pride and admiration that we present a selection of work celebrating the successes and achievements that reflect the immense personal journey many of our art students have undertaken over the past two years of their lives here at Oldham Sixth Form College. http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/192.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/192.asp 11 Jan 2012 11:40:00 GMT 2011 leavers were presented with their prizes and/or certificates at our Celebration Evening on Thursday 5th January. During the event they and their guests also had the chance to enjoy an informal reunion with staff and catch up with old friends. http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/191.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/191.asp 08 Dec 2011 11:00:00 GMT Members of the Asian Business Association (ABA), including President Tariq Amin, visited the College on Wednesday 8th December to present a cheque for £1,000 to Principal Jayne Clarke and Chair of Governors, Steve Lowe. http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/190.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/190.asp 23 Nov 2011 11:30:00 GMT On 20th October, the Student Association organised its first fund raising event of the new academic year with a “Wear It Pink” day, where everyone at College was once again encouraged to dress up in pink and raise money for a worthwhile charity at the same time. http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/188.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/188.asp 23 Nov 2011 11:29:00 GMT We all went dotty on Thursday 17th November when £434 was raised for Children in Need in another day of fundraising organised by the Student Association. http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/189.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/189.asp 22 Nov 2011 15:23:00 GMT In early November A2 Geology students were involved in a residential fieldtrip to the Isle of Arran. http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/187.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/187.asp 15 Nov 2011 15:23:00 GMT The Psychology department hosted its annual Forensic Psychology Conference on Thursday 3rd and Friday 4th November. http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/186.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/186.asp 15 Nov 2011 15:20:00 GMT Oldham MPs, Michael Meacher and Debbie Abrahams, visited the College on Friday 11th November. http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/185.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/185.asp 21 Oct 2011 16:00:00 GMT BTEC Travel and Tourism students organised a Global Get Down at Oldham Cricket Club as part of their coursework, raising much needed funds for Doctor Kershaw’s Hospice in the process. http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/184.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/184.asp 21 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMT The Regional Science Centre was officially opened by former Oldham Sixth Form College Principal Nick Brown OBE, on Wednesday 19th October. http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/183.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/183.asp 18 Oct 2011 10:00:00 GMT Congratulations to Sociology teachers Claire Corrigan and Salim Rahman whose musical video has won second place in the final of the O2 Learn Awards, with a prize fund totalling £60,000. http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/182.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/182.asp 17 Oct 2011 11:00:00 GMT On Wednesday 12th October over 60 English students went to see a production of Shakespeare’s Othello at the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield. http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/180.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/180.asp 06 Oct 2011 14:50:00 GMT On Wednesday 28th September pupils from Richmond Primary School enjoyed the first of many regular visits to the new Regional Science Centre Oldham. http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/179.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/179.asp 06 Oct 2011 14:20:00 GMT Eminent research scientist Dr Ian Devonshire visited RSCO on 5th October to give a lecture on neurology to 80 Oldham Sixth Form College science students. http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/178.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/178.asp 06 Oct 2011 14:19:00 GMT Two Sociology teachers are in the running to win a prize of £100,000 for the College having being shortlisted for the final of the O2 Learn Awards, so please follow the link below and help us win. http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/177.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/177.asp 30 Aug 2011 09:42:00 GMT Students and staff are celebrating another year of outstanding results, with the overall pass rate above the national average yet again at 98%. With over 2100 entries for A Level this year, 72% of students achieved high grades A*-C and 46% achieved A*-B grades, equalling last year's excellent performance. http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/176.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/176.asp 13 Jul 2011 11:54:00 GMT Students, staff and supporters laced up their trainers for an early start on Saturday 2nd July 2011 to join the Wear it Pink run in Alexandra Park, Oldham.  http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/175.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/175.asp 28 Jun 2011 14:56:00 GMT Professor Marcus du Sautoy, second holder of the Charles Simonyi Chair in the Public Understanding of Science at The University of Oxford, Professor of Mathematics and Fellow of New College Oxford, toured the new Science Centre on Friday 17th June after delivering a talk to over 150 students and invited guests. http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/174.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/174.asp 13 Jun 2011 15:00:00 GMT Three groups of Leisure Studies and Travel and Tourism students raised nearly £2400 for charity through fundraising events earlier this year. http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/173.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/173.asp 13 Jun 2011 15:00:00 GMT Due to unforeseen circumstances the date of the Private View for the Art and Design End of Year Show has been moved to Friday 1st July. We look forward to seeing you to celebrate the fantastic achievements of this year's Art and Design A Level students. http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/172.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/172.asp 20 May 2011 10:55:00 GMT Congratulations to our girls' football team who beat Cheadle and Marple College 3-1 in the final of the Greater Manchester County Cup at Hurst Cross, with Issy Hayes, Becky Hall and Jess Graham scoring the goals in a hard fought victory over last year's winners. http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/171.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/171.asp 17 May 2011 11:40:00 GMT Congratulations to our girls’ football team who beat Cheadle and Marple College 3-1 in the final of the Greater Manchester County Cup at Hurst Cross, with Issy Hayes, Becky Hall and Jess Graham scoring the goals in a hard fought victory over last year’s winners. http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/170.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/170.asp 16 May 2011 13:54:00 GMT After a challenging start Team Connect gave a fantastic and professional performance at various events throughout the year, culminating in the award for Best Presentation at the Oldham and Rochdale Area Finals. The Team, made up of 11 Business students - Shazib Mohammed, Saquib Shakeel, Sheryar Saleem, Nagina Parvis, Yassir hussain, Fathema Begum, Tina begum, Wensy lee, Ahmed kauser, Mohammed zaffer, Thomas Dyke, produced a unique product in the form of a brochure, which contains menus of all the takeaways and restaurants within a three mile radius of Oldham Town Centre. The brochure would be posted to all houses, business and offices in the area and could potentially produce substantial profits. http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/169.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/169.asp 16 May 2011 13:53:00 GMT This is a selection of photographs from some of Oldham Sixth Form College's trips so far this academic year – with some comments from students. http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/168.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/168.asp 08 Apr 2011 15:01:00 GMT Everyone at Oldham Sixth Form College had the chance to take a healthy step in to spring during our second Healthy College Week which ran from 28th March to 1st April 2011. http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/166.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/166.asp 28 Mar 2011 11:30:00 GMT It wasn’t just noses that were red at the College on Friday 18th March, as many students and staff decided to dress in the same colour to celebrate Comic Relief. http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/165.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/165.asp 23 Mar 2011 13:20:00 GMT Suzanne Foulds, OSFC PE Tutor, writes: "The idea to promote snowboarding within the Oldham Sixth Form College came about when I started to snowboard as a hobby, and I found a lot of enjoyment when taking part. I found that it was a good way to socialise, have fun and challenge myself both physically and mentally." http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/164.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/164.asp 23 Mar 2011 11:55:00 GMT Six students spent their half term helping a group from Newbridge Learning Centre through supported volunteering. This was organised by Vinvolved as part of Student Volunteer Week, with the aim of raising awareness of what students have to offer the community. http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/163.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/163.asp 16 Mar 2011 11:15:00 GMT In its first year of entry, Oldham Sixth Form College is the highest rated educational establishment (at Number 18) in the Sunday Times 100 Best Places to Work in the Public and Charity Sectors List, with Principal Jayne Clarke receiving the Special Award of Best Leader in the same category. http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/162.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/162.asp 11 Mar 2011 11:15:00 GMT A group of well-read students helped Oldham Library with their project ‘Oldham’s Favourite Read’, which they ran with the Oldham Advertiser until March 5th to coincide with World Book Night. The Library wanted different groups in the community to contribute and approached the College to see if we could help. http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/161.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/161.asp 08 Mar 2011 14:24:00 GMT First there was “Art and Design Paris Residential 2010”.. Some say that a classic story can never be bettered by its sequel but then, like the epic film greats Aliens and Terminator 2, there was “Art and Design Paris Residential 2011”. Arguably with less monsters, give or take the odd receptionist, and it’s surprising what 41 excitable 16 year olds look like! http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/160.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/160.asp 01 Mar 2011 10:24:00 GMT Oldham Sixth Form College Psychology students took part in research being carried out by former student Sophie Jackson in February. http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/159.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/159.asp 01 Mar 2011 10:24:00 GMT Staff from BBC Radio Manchester visited College on Friday 18th February to share their practical experience of radio production with around 40 AS Media Studies students. http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/157.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/157.asp 25 Feb 2011 13:24:00 GMT On the 15th February the 1st Shaw Beaver Scout Colony visited the Learning Resource Centre to attain their ICT challenge award badge. http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/156.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/156.asp 17 Feb 2011 16:45:00 GMT Four speakers from a range of businesses came in to speak to around 230 students at our annual Business Studies Conference on Thursday 10th February. http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/155.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/155.asp 02 Feb 2011 08:59:00 GMT Not content with their usual Maths lessons, several students at Oldham Sixth Form College have been excelling in extracurricular maths-related activities. http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/154.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/154.asp 01 Feb 2011 11:10:00 GMT Yesterday OSFC Music Students were able to watch the highlight of the RNCM's Festival of Brass 2011 at the Bridgewater Hall. http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/153.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/153.asp 31 Jan 2011 16:15:00 GMT This year’s Performing Arts production is the musical West Side Story which will be performed at Oldham Sixth Form College on the evenings of the 2nd, 3rd and 4th of March 2011. http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/152.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/152.asp 27 Jan 2011 14:40:00 GMT Our students’ artwork will be displayed at Saddleworth Art Gallery, Uppermill from Saturday 22nd January until Friday 20th February. This is the thirteenth annual art exhibition the Sixth Form College has held at the Gallery, and the exhibits continue to showcase the increasing range of the Art department. The Gallery is open from 1-4pm and entry to the exhibition is free. http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/151.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/151.asp 25 Jan 2011 14:40:00 GMT Having successfully completed a rigorous review process, Oldham Sixth Form College's new Science Centre has just been awarded a grant of £100,000 from the Wolfson Foundation. http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/150.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/150.asp 21 Jan 2011 12:00:00 GMT Eight Year 13 students are currently celebrating receiving conditional offers from either Oxford or Cambridge University for September 2011. This achievement matches the College’s previous record for successful Oxbridge applications in 2002. http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/149.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/149.asp 04 Jan 2011 10:21:00 GMT Oldham Sixth Form College, Oldham Council and the Local Strategic Partnership are pleased to announce that, after a tender process, the contract for the fitting out of the new Regional Science Centre has been awarded to local company Bardsley. http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/148.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/148.asp 09 Dec 2010 15:35:00 GMT Despite the freezing temperatures, a group of art students travelled to Birmingham on Monday 6th December to experience the fashion extravaganza that is The Clothes Show Live. Once there they had the opportunity to sample the delights of a multitude of stands offering all to do with the world of fashion. They also paid a visit to The College Forum and met representatives from approximately 35 colleges and universities to discuss their options and consider institutions for study at a higher level in fashion and other subjects such as design, journalism and beauty. http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/147.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/147.asp 25 Nov 2010 13:37:00 GMT OSFC was fortunate to have another ex-Harvard tutor to deliver a talk to our future Science professionals. http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/146.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/146.asp 25 Nov 2010 13:37:00 GMT On 22nd October, AS Fine Art students travelled to the Albert Dock in Liverpool to soak up the culture and visit the Tate Gallery Biennial Exhibition. http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/145.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/145.asp 25 Nov 2010 10:21:00 GMT Oldham Sixth Form College has been Highly Commended for an Association of Colleges Beacon Award for its Junior University Project which has helped improve GCSE exam results in collaboration with local partners. http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/144.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/144.asp 24 Nov 2010 11:41:00 GMT Our annual French Exchange took place from 6 to 14th November, when 15 students had the opportunity to improve their language skills during a visit to Le Mans. http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/143.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/143.asp 23 Nov 2010 15:00:00 GMT In early November, 36 AS Geography students and 4 A2 Geology students were involved in a residential fieldtrip to the Isle of Arran. The aim of the visit was to bring to life theory that is part of their A Level studies and all the students were involved in primary fieldwork and data collection. This ranged from hydrological investigations at different sites along a river to examining Arran’s oldest rocks to deduce their geological history! http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/142.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/142.asp 23 Nov 2010 11:20:00 GMT On Monday 1st and Tuesday 2nd November, over 90 OSFC As' level students visited Manchester on their very first Photography Field Trip. It was a huge success!! Despite plummeting temperatures and persistent precipitation students behaved impeccably, proved able to resist the sanctuary of Starbucks and perhaps more impressively, the lure of the gargantuan "Primani". http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/141.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/141.asp 22 Nov 2010 14:21:00 GMT Applied Art and Design students enjoyed a visit to Manchester in October to experience some of the art galleries and sights the city has to offer, whilst appreciating the amount of art work that is available on their doorstep. http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/140.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/140.asp 18 Nov 2010 10:57:00 GMT This year, the three Art and Design London trips all took place in the same week and those lucky enough to go on Thursday’s outing were even able to gatecrash the latest Harry potter movie being premiered in Leicester Square. http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/139.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/139.asp 15 Nov 2010 09:49:00 GMT Five members of staff have spent all their spare time crocheting or knitting for the past few weeks after their home made poppies proved more popular than they expected! http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/138.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/138.asp 12 Nov 2010 14:11:00 GMT Congratulations to our netball squad who played in the Greater Manchester round of the All England Schools Competition in October. After six very tough games, a semi then a final, our girls brought home the trophy they have won for the third consecutive year. http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/137.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/137.asp 08 Nov 2010 11:47:00 GMT Former Principal Nick Brown OBE made a brief return to College on Wednesday 3rd November to accept a presentation from the Board of Governors in recognition of his invaluable service and inspirational leadership. http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/136.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/136.asp 22 Oct 2010 15:05:00 GMT Staff and students looked pretty in pink on 21st October as they dressed up to raise funds for Breast Cancer charities. This successful event was organised by the Student Association and money was raised in a variety of ways including the sale of cakes, neon face paint, pink armbands, pink flowers, pink balloons, pink ribbon and pink confectionery (such as cup cakes and marshmallows!) and a charity bucket collection. http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/135.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/135.asp 21 Oct 2010 09:59:00 GMT On 20th October a group of 100 science students were given the fantastic opportunity to find out about current, cutting edge research from an eminent academic in the field of Neonatal Medicine. http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/134.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/134.asp 21 Oct 2010 09:59:00 GMT Over 250 of our AS and A level science students were treated to a chemical spectacular when Dr Steve Rossington conducted a chemistry show that was illuminating in more ways than one! http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/133.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/133.asp 04 Oct 2010 15:55:00 GMT On Thursday 28th October one of the Manchester Science Festival events will be held in Oldham for the first time. Oldham Sixth Form College will be the venue for Natural Hysteria, an Interactive Comedy Quiz Show hosted by The Missing, Inc. http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/132.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/132.asp 22 Sep 2010 16:26:00 GMT The highly successful Junior University initiative, based here at Oldham Sixth Form College, has been shortlisted for a prestigious AoC Beacon Award 2010/11 – in the College/School Partnerships category. http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/131.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/131.asp 17 Sep 2010 16:37:00 GMT During their summer holidays, seven Year 12 science students had the chance to participate in the prestigious Nuffield Foundation's Science Bursary scheme. http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/130.asp http://www.osfc.ac.uk/news/130.asp 07 Sep 2010 18:37:00 GMT For the fifth consecutive year our students have achieved an outstanding pass rate of 99% A-E (46% A-B). In addition, many students were awarded at least one pass at A* with several achieving three or even four.