Orientation Programme

Autumn 2020
Thursday 3 September – Sunday 6 September 2020

IB
 Welcome from the Principal
You are just starting your journey as a member of our
St Clare’s international family. Although your time here will
only last two or three years, I know that you will make friend-
ships which will last a lifetime. Our interconnected world also
means that you will be establishing a valuable professional
network that will have future career benefits. There are tens
Andrew Rattue
of thousands of St Clare’s alumni out there with whom you
Principal will have a strong bond, and who want you to succeed.

I have no doubt that you will make the most of your time with us. Launch yourself
into your academic work with enthusiasm, join in activities beyond the classroom,
enjoy living alongside your friends and be a leader whenever you can. You don’t
have to get everything right all the time. And don’t forget to leave a little time
for reflection.
St Clare’s is your community and we want you all to be at its very heart. We are all
looking forward to getting to know you. I wish you the very best of luck.

Elena Hesse Alastair Summers

Vice Principal, Pastoral Vice Principal, Academic

The Autumn 2020 Orientation Helpers are:

Red Blue Green Yellow
Felix Neubauer Viktoria Orlikowska Christen Obel Dalia Gaber
Ali Ozkan Manfred Sumberg David Rom Edoardo Pavanello
Henrik Günther Lorenz Ergun Adil Shirinov Wiktor Jakubas
Georg Zsolnai Antonia Heil Cornelia Chen Alexander Radchenko
Emilia Olszewska Defne Guner Denise Zakaras Fyonna Boateng
Isabella Frigerio Josephine Friend Letizia Ursini Loveday Lewin
Lisa Marie Mueller Maxine Gill Lily Ainslie Manuela Nonnenmacher
Elena Kote Anna Korol Chirine Raggani Patrizia Weinberger
Vera Mekhonoshina Lorenzo Magnini Rhea El Khalil Joanna Budzik

Coordinators: Rossella Zanin, Carolin Hemmerich, Erin Harris

ARRIVALS DAY
 Orientation Team 2020

Woodstock Oxford Banbury Summertown Lathbury

Nicole Sachi Camilla Marc Gabriel

Milana Oleksander Elisa Chimdi Anna

Aleksandar Damilola Kiara Denis Arthur

William Sofiya Marie Adrian Felicia

Loleth Ola Natasha Marius Felicitas

Elenor Julius Sofia Lidia Alexandr

Francesco Maria Virginia Helouise Nayo

Emilia Grace Sophie Madita Vittoria

Anna
 Thursday 3 September 2020
Arrival, Registration & Induction
Arrival (students only, no parents) 9:00- 13:00. We encourage students to arrive during
the allocated times so that they are able to complete the registration process.
Students who are required to quarantine need to arrive at 139 Banbury Road and will be
taken to the allocated accommodation where they will stay for the duration of 2 weeks. Elena
Hesse will be responsible for all students who will be in quarantine.

When you arrive:

1. Please arrive at 139 Banbury Road, where you will be directed to D-block to:
− receive your student card
− complete your registration; please bring your passport even if you are a
UK/EU citizen
− ICT drop-in session if you need it (You will have log-in instructions in your
pack. In case of problems, see our ICT staff in D-block)

There will be staff there from 09:00 until 14:00.

The team of Orientation Helpers (IB2 students) will also be there.
2. Students will be taken to your House with your luggage (no parents).
After completing your registration, you might also like to:
• Have something to eat and drink. Tea and coffee will be available in the Sugar House
and lunch will be available in the Dining Hall, 135 Banbury Road, from 12:00-13:30.
• Look at the displays of photographs in the Covered Way.
• Have a tour of the local area (Summertown).

Afternoon/Evening Programme:
14:30 ALL STUDENTS GO TO THE HALL
Summertown & Oxford clusters (Students only) remain- Official welcome by
Andy Rattue, Principal, Elena Hesse and Alastair Summers, Vice Principals, in the
Hall at 139 Banbury Road.
14:30 Woodstock, Lathbury, Banbury clusters (Students only) – Your Personal Tutor
will meet you in the Hall and take you to your tutor base. The Personal Tutor is the
person who will monitor students’ progress at St Clare's. You will also get the
chance to visit the library and meet the Assistant Principals and the Head of
Careers.
15:30 Summertown & Oxford clusters (Students only) - Your Personal Tutor will meet
you in the Hall and take you to your tutor base. The Personal Tutor is the person
who will monitor students’ progress at St Clare's. You will also get the chance to
visit the library and meet the Assistant Principals and the Head of Careers.
15:30 Woodstock, Lathbury, Banbury clusters (Students only)- Official welcome by
Andy Rattue, Principal, Elena Hesse and Alastair Summers, Vice Principals, in the
Hall at 139 Banbury Road.
17:00 Students go to their houses to unpack and relax.
18:00 Students meet their House Parent in their Boarding House. Evening meal with
other members of their house and Orientation Helpers in the Dining Hall.
19:00 Introduction to Emily Woodeson (Assistant Principal, Pastoral), Karen Stobbart
(Head of Boarding) and all boarding staff. Meet in the Hall.
Afterwards clusters go to these rooms for registration and team talks:
Oxford:A23 Woodstock:A32 Banbury: C23 Lathbury: D22 Summertown: E25
20:15 Students return to houses for 'Welcome House Meeting, a cup of tea & cookies'.
 Friday 4th September
Meeting your Teachers

08:00 – 08:25 Breakfast: Banbury, Summertown, Woodstock clusters

8:25- 8:50 Breakfast: Oxford, Lathbury clusters
09:00 Meeting in the Hall of 139 Banbury Road.
Registration. Introduction to the Nurse.
Explanation of the Academic programme for the day.
09:30 Site Orientation
You will be given a Walkabout Quiz to find your way around the Banbury
Road campus. The Orientation Helpers will be available if you need them.
10:15 Break.
10:30 Go to your first class (The timetable is in your pack)
12:15 - 13:30 Go for lunch in the Dining Hall or the Sugar House when you are free.

15:30 - 17:00 Meet in the Tutor bases. Sign up for music lessons (Microsoft form emailed
to you by the Head of Music).
Have tea in your Personal Tutor group, receive your timetable and have a
brief one-to-one session with your Personal Tutor during this time. The
Orientation Helpers will be around to chat.
18:00- 18:25 Dinner: Summertown, Oxford clusters
18:25- 18:50 Dinner: Banbury, Lathbury, Woodstock clusters
19:00 IB2 Orientation Team to meet in the Hall for a team meeting, then go to
their respective clusters.
19:30 Quiz in the clusters. Meet in your House Common Room. Bring your
laptop.
 Saturday 5th September
The First Weekend

08:00 – 08:50 Breakfast in the Dining Hall.

09:00 - 11:30 The following programme will be used:

Group Time Activity Meeting Place
Lathbury, 09:00 - 10:00 House Chat with IB2s House Common Room
Woodstock, 10:00 - 10:15 break Sugar House
Banbury 10:15 - 11:15 CAS Lathbury, Woodstock D21 & Banbury
D22
Oxford, 09:00 - 10:00 CAS 121 D21 & Summertown D22
Summertown
10:00 - 10:15 Break Sugar House
10:15 - 11:15 House Chat with IB2s House Common Room

11:45 - 12:30 Lathbury, Woodstock, Banbury: go for lunch

12:15 - 13:00 Oxford, Summertown: go for lunch

12:30 - 14:00 Lathbury, Woodstock, Banbury: Planning and goal setting for the year
ahead – meet in the hall, bring your own pencil or pen.
Oxford, Summertown: ICT session.
14:00 - 15:30 Oxford, Summertown: Planning and goal setting for the year ahead – meet
in the hall, bring your own pencil or pen.
Lathbury, Woodstock, Banbury: ICT session

15:30 IB2 Orientation Team to meet in Team Bases.

15:45 Preparation for the Evening Show
Meet in Cluster Bases.

18:00- 18:25 Dinner: Summertown, Oxford clusters

18:25- 18:50 Dinner: Banbury, Lathbury, Woodstock clusters

19:00 Meet in Cluster Bases for the final rehearsal

19:30 - 20:30 Saturday Night Show

20:45 House Meeting- Positive Shout-out & Present Your Poster

 Sunday 6th September
You have the morning free. IB2 students will be returning throughout the day.

Programme:

09:00 - 11:00 Breakfast in the Dining Hall.

13:00 Meet in the dining hall garden for a picnic lunch and cluster briefings before
starting Geocaching. The route will include a stop at Nuffield Centre where
you will be shown all sports facilities available for you to use while at St
Clare’s.
Please wear shoes that you can walk/run in easily, and bring suntan lotion,
a hat and a jacket or sweater.
Registration.

18:30 BBQ in the garden behind the Dining Hall.

The First Week

• Throughout the week, lessons are as shown on your timetable.
• All students who are studying English as a second language will also have an English
test during their lessons.
• Boxes that have been stored for returning students will be delivered to your houses
during the first week.
• Other events that you should note are:

Monday 7th September

09:00 Daily lessons begin today.

16:30 CAS experiences start.

Tuesday 8th September

13:00 – 13:25 IB20 meeting On Microsoft Teams. Be on time.

The Tuesday IB meetings are scheduled every week. Hence, classes every Tuesday
afternoon start at 13:30, 14:30 and 15:30 due to IB meetings.

Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th September

There will be an Oxford Selfie Challenge during the weekend. Details will be on the notice-
boards in the C-block and your houses.
Who will be the St Clare’s Selfie Champion? Let’s see!
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