Oxford UniversityUniversity


The University of Oxford (informally Oxford University, or simply Oxford), located in the English city of Oxford, is the oldest surviving university in the English-speaking world and is regarded as one of the world's leading academic institutions. Although the exact date of foundation remains unclear, there is evidence of teaching there as far back as the 11th century. The University grew rapidly from 1167 when Henry II banned English students from attending the University of Paris. In post-nominals the University of Oxford is typically abbreviated as Oxon. (from the Latin Oxoniensis), although Oxf is sometimes used in official publications.
After disputes between students and Oxford townsfolk in 1209, some academics fled north-east to Cambridge, where they established what became the University of Cambridge. The two "ancient universities" have many common features and are often jointly referred to as Oxbridge. In addition to cultural and practical associations as a historic part of British society, the two universities have a long history of rivalry with each other.
Most undergraduate teaching at Oxford is organised around weekly essay-based tutorials at self-governing colleges and halls, supported by lectures and laboratory classes organised by University faculties and departments. League tables consistently list Oxford as one of the UK's best universities,and Oxford consistently ranks in the world's top The University is a member of the Russell Group of research-led British universities, the Coimbra Group, the League of European Research Universities, International Alliance of Research Universities and is also a core member of the Europaeum. For more than a century, it has served as the home of the Rhodes Scholarship, which brings students from a number of countries to study at Oxford as postgraduates.














The University Church of St Mary the Virgin
The University Church of St Mary the Virgin (St Mary's or SMV for short) is the largest of Oxford's parish churches[citation needed] and the centre from which the University of Oxford grew. It is situated on the north side of the High Street, and is surrounded by university and college buildings.
St Mary's has one of the most beautiful spires in England and an eccentric baroque porch, designed by Nicholas Stone, facing High Street.[1] Radcliffe Square lies to the north and to the east is Catte Street. The 13th century tower is open to the public for a fee and provides good views across the heart of the historic university city, especially Radcliffe Square, the Radcliffe Camera, Brasenose College and All Souls College.






















Blenheim Palace

Blenheim Palace is a large and monumental country house situated in Woodstock, Oxfordshire, England. It is the only non-Episcopal country house in England to hold the title of palace. The palace, one of England's largest houses, was built between 1705 and circa 1724. UNESCO recognised the palace as a World Heritage Site in 1987.
Its construction was originally intended to be a gift to John Churchill, the 1st Duke of Marlborough from a grateful nation in return for military triumph against the French and Bavarians at the Battle of Blenheim. However, it soon became the subject of political infighting, which led to Marlborough's exile, the fall from power of his Duchess, and irreparable damage to the reputation of the architect Sir John Vanbrugh.
Designed in the rare, and short-lived, English Baroque style, architectural appreciation of the palace is as divided today as it was in the 1720s.[1] It is unique in its combined usage as a family home, mausoleum and national monument. The palace is also notable as the birthplace and ancestral home of Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill.
The building of the palace was a minefield of political intrigue by Sarah, Duchess of Marlborough. Following the palace's completion, it has been the home of the Churchill family for the last 300 years, and various members of the family have in that period wrought various changes, in the interiors, park and gardens, some for the better, others for the worse. At the end of the 19th century, the palace and the Churchills were saved from ruin by an American marriage. Thus, the exterior of the palace remains in good repair and exactly as completed.
















The Saatchi gallery London


The Duke of York's HQ, Sloane Square, offers an ideal environment to view contemporary art, with very large well-proportioned rooms and high ceilings. The Gallery occupies the entire 70,000 sq ft building giving the gallery scope for a book shop, educational facilities and a café/bar. It is ideally located in a central London location on Kings Road, Chelsea. Free admission to all shows - including temporary, curated exhibitions, as part of the Saatchi Gallery’s aim to bring contemporary art to the widest audience possible - has been enabled through the Gallery’s corporate partnership with the leading contemporary art auction house Phillips de Pury & Company.
















The Greenwich royal observatory

The Royal Observatory, Greenwich (formerly the Royal Greenwich Observatory or RGO) was commissioned in 1675 by King Charles II, with the foundation stone being laid on 10 August.[1] At this time the king also created the position of Astronomer Royal (initially filled by John Flamsteed), to serve as the director of the observatory and to "apply himself with the most exact care and diligence to the rectifying of the tables of the motions of the heavens, and the places of the fixed stars, so as to find out the so much desired longitude of places for the perfecting of the art of navigation." It is situated on a hill in Greenwich Park in Greenwich, London, overlooking the River Thames.

reunion awards

This is a first version, if it's okay with everyone, I'll leave the first prize like this, and start making the 2nd and 3rd prize.

DO's and DONT's

DO'S and DONT'S

Do
Go to a museum (most are free entrance)
Speak English
Take a map with you
Use please
Use Thank you
Stay in lines/queues
Don’t wear hats/caps in public buildings
Pay immediately for something
Cover your mouth wile coughing
Shake hands if you meet someone for the first time
Always smile
Open doors for others
Write a thank-you-note
Finished with diner? Put your knife and fork at 12 o’clock
Say: excuse me. If someone is bumping into you

Don’t
Don’t smoke in public buildings
To the pub. Minimum age is 18 or 21
Greet with kisses
Talk loud in public
Stare to people
Pick your nose
Spit
Burp
Fart
Speak with your mouth full
Eat of a knife

ckv

Assignment: The spirit of London
Deadline: may 20
Explanation: Captivate the spirit of London in one photo.
Categories:
-people & portraits
-street & cityscapes
-scenery & countrylife

Phase 1: photography
In 2 classes you'll be teached in photography.

Your first assignment is to bring 2/3 pictures from magazines you like. We will discuss why you like them, and try to find out what makes a photo interesting or pretty.

Then we'll discuss the theory of photography. Topics which will be discussed are:
composition
light
aperture (diafragma)
shutter speed (belichtingstijd)

Finally we will give you some tips for photographing during your trip. How do you ask a person if he wants to be your model? Are there certain places you are not allowed to photograph?

Off course we will give many example pictures, no need to worry!

Phase 2: create
During the last lesson on photography we will hand you a paper with tips and tricks. Be wise and take this with you to London!

Take as many photos as you can. Don't forget that fashion photographers take 50 shots before they choose one to have in their magazine.

Phase 3: edit
This phase will take 4 classes. The first thing to do, which you might want to do at home too, is to choose your 1, 2 or 3 best pictures. Together we will decide which picture you will photoshop.

All beginners can make beautiful pictures, because photography is often not just a matter of luck but also a matter of good editing.

These lessons will be given in the ict room. Topics to discuss are selection, curving (toning), removing of unwanted elements, 'fashion editing', selective colouring and colouring in general. Of course there is also contrast!

Phase 4: present
At the London reunion held in the school auditorium the ckv section of havo3 will have an exhibition. Every pupil has chosen one photo, which he has photoshopped and printed. These will all be hung up in the auditorium for the audience to see.

The Photo awards are held as well this evening. There are 3 categories and for each category there is a winner, second place and third place. This will result in 9 award winners!

Do your best and don't forget: have fun!

Blenheim Palace

Made by Maarten


Blenheim Palace

Wednesday, 14:00 pm

Blenheim Palace is a large and monumental country house situated in Oxfordshire, Woodstock (near Oxford) The palace, one of England's largest houses, was built between 1705 and circa 1724 and is on UNESCO World Heritage List
Its construction was originally intended to be a gift to John Churchill, the 1st Duke of Marlborough from a grateful nation in return for military triumph against the French and Bavarians at the Battle of Blenheim. However, it soon became the subject of political fighting, which led to Marlborough's exile, the fall from power of his Duchess, and irreparable damage to the reputation of the architect Sir John Vanbrugh.
The palace today remains the home of the Dukes of Marlborough the present incumbent of the title being John George Vanderbilt Spencer-Churchill, 11th Duke of Marlborough. Like his forebears he lives for part of the year in the palace, with his family occupying the same suite of rooms as the 1st Duke and Duchess.
The palace is open to the public, and contains tourist attractions in the grounds, including the butterfly house, a maze, a plant centre, and cafeteria, but the atmosphere is still that of a large country house. The palace is separated by a little distance from this other group of attractions the 'Pleasure Park', and the two are linked by a free miniature railway service.


Word List:
Heritage - Erf(goed)
Incumbent – Plaatsbekleder
Forebears - Voorvaderen

do's and don'ts

Do’s

- Go to a museum (most are free entrance)

- Speak English

- Take a map with you

- Use please

- Use Thank you

- Stay in lines/queues

- Don’t wear hats/caps in public buildings

- Pay immediately for something

- Cover your mouth wile coughing

- Shake hands if you meet someone for the first time

- Always smile

- Open doors for others

- Write a thank-you-note

- Finished with diner? Put your knife and fork at 12 o’clock

- Say: excuse me. If someone is bumping into you

Don’ts

- Don’t smoke in public buildings

- To the pub. Minimum age is 18 or 21

- Order alcohol minimum age 18 or 21

- Greet with kisses

- Talk loud in public

- Stare

- Ask a lady’s age

- Pick your nose

- Spit

- Burp

- Fart

- Speak with your mouth full

- Eat of a knife

Tips

· Change money before you go

· Emergency alarm nr; 112

· Tap water is drinkable but could taste like chloor. Bottled water is more used

· Gyster card = OV chipcard

· Plugs are 3 square pins

· It’s one hour earlier

· Toilets are mainly found at coach and rail stations (30 pence)

· Ambulance nr: 999

total costs per student

Stay and transport €194
Underground €28.50
Attractions €49.50
Expenses teachers* € 28.69
Total €300.69

*Cost per teacher is €286.90. For eight teachers this is €2295.20. split over eighty pupils this is €28.69 per pupil.

dear all,
this is our part for the lesson activities, this is for english
It look better in word, with more colour etc. here is the main idea;

You are going to interview some people in London and Oxford. You want to find out if what the differences are between people living in these two cities. On this sheet are some questions you have to ask but you also have to come up with five questions of your own.
You are allowed to do this with a partner
On this sheet you can find some tips and the compulsory question
In the end, you have to hand in a essay in which you write down the answers you got on the questions. After answering the questions, you have to write a short essay in which you have to explain the differences between London and Oxford. Try to find people in different age groups, so you can compare people of different age.

Tips !!!
- make separate questions sheet beforehand. It might be smart to also write down which you used in London and which in Oxford.
- Ask people of different age groups to answer the questions.
- Be polite, if people don’t want to answer your questions, try someone else.

Compulsory questions
1.Can you name some typical things that only occur in London/Oxford?
2.Can you name some words which are pronounced differently in London or Oxford than in other parts of England?
3. Is there any green accommodation around your house ?
4. Would you like to change something about the area you live in?
5.

For your own questions you could use subjects such as:
- hobbies
- sports
- food
- culture
- weather/ climate conditions


Kind regards,

Lotte en Jeffrey

Background info

Westminster Abbey
A trip to London wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the Collegiate Church of St. Peter: commonly known as Westminster Abbey. This church, built mostly in the gothic style, has a very rich history, and is one of the best known landmarks in the United Kingdom.
It’s an important place for the English Royal Family, since every coronation since 1066 has taken place in Westminster Abbey. The Abbey also serves as a burial site for British monarchs and important scientists and artists, like Charles Dickens and Isaac Newton.
Because of this, it is considered a great honour to be buried in the Abbey.

Word list:
Coronation – kroning
Monarch – vorst


Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace has been the residence of British Monarch since Queen Victoria moved in in 1837. It was originally built for the Duke of Buckingham in 1703.
It’s a huge building, consisting of 775 rooms, and contains 77.000 square metres. It has an impressive art gallery, with works from Rembrandt, Rubens, Vermeer and more.
But what attracts the most people to Buckingham Palace is the ceremonial Changing of the Guard, which happens every day, where the Royal Guards are relieved of their duty and replaced by other guards.


London Eye
The London Eye, otherwise known as the Millennium Wheel, is the largest Ferris wheel in Europe. It’s one of the most popular tourist attractions in the United Kingdom, visited by over three million people each year.
It was opened on 31 December 1999 by Tony Blair, who was the Prime Minister of England at the time. It was supposed to be a temporary attraction (it was to be closed in 2005), but because of it’s popularity, it was made permanent.
The highest point of the London Eye is 135 metres, giving you a great view of the entire city.

Word list:
Ferris wheel - reuzenrad

Oxford - St. Mary's - Saatchi - Blenheim

Oxford University
Wednesday, 11:00 am
The name Oxford breathes status. It's a beautiful city with historic architecture and culture. There are too many museums to visit in one week (one we'd recommend is the Bate Collection of musical instruments) and plenty of parks and gardens in which to relax. Big plus is that the city can be crossed by foot.

Wordlist:
crossed – doorkruist

St. Mary the virgin church & Sheldonian Theatre
Wednesday, noon
Officially called University Church of Saint Mary the Virgin this is the largest church in Oxford and the church from where the University grew.

In medieval times scholars lived in houses with their teachers. Since university had no buildings of its own back then, it took St Mary's as its centre. By the early 13th century the church was just as much a religious centre as it was the place where university government sat and lectures and graduation ceremonies were held.

As the university grew it needed more space, so college buildings were built around the church. However, in the 17th century university was separated from church for Christian reasons. As a result Sheldonian Theatre was built to hold graduation ceremonies, which were held in church before the separation.

Nowadays these ceremonies are still held in the Theatre, but around St Mary's you can still find a lot of college buildings.

Wordlist:
scholars – studenten aan de universiteit
government – directie, leiding
lectures – lezingen
graduation – diploma (uitreiking)

Blenheim Palace
Wednesday, 14:00 pm


Saatchi Gallery – contemporary art in London
Thursday, 10:00 am
We all know what a stillife looks like. We all know what a portrait of a wealthy young woman looks like. So why don't we make this required arttrip more fun and see something completely new?

Saatchi Gallery is the place to be for the famous and unfamous young artists. Situated on the legendary King's Road it hosts work of Marlene Dumas and Terence Koh among many others. Lots of Dutch and Belgian creatives can be found here as well. Last but not least: Saatchi has one room exhibiting work made by underage artists. All these teenagers compete in the annual Sunday Telegraph Art Prize. Who said high schoolers suck at art?

Wordlist:
Contemporary – modern
situated – gelegen
exhibit – tentoon stellen
underage – minderjarig
annual – jaarlijks

Host Families

Host families

Hostfamily

You will be placed with 2 or 3 other classmates in the family. Boys with boys, and girls with girls. Mostly all the families live around London.

After arriving in England the host family will pick you up at the meeting point.

You are a guest in their house. You will sleep and eat there. Every morning after breakfast they will bring you back to the meeting point.

Not every family is the same, some will be placed with elderly people and some will be places with little children.

Language

Because you’re in England you have to speak English with your host family. If you don’t know the word then describe it or ask one of the other classmates who are with you for the word.

Appointments

This will be different for each family. The family will tell you al the do’s and don’t in their houses. This can be about smoking but maybe they’re religious, so you have to pray before diner. Respect your host family and the rules! Also the school made appointments with the host families. These will also be said to you after arriving.

Presents

Don’t bring pricy gifts! The Hostfamily will get paid to have you in their houses.

A little present (with your group) is maybe a better idea.

Food

The family will cook for you but of course it’s different then in Holland!

Try some also if you don’t know it! If you really don’t like it just tell you family.

Tip

Use the words “Please” and “Thank you” .