http://www.mcsoxford.org/rss/guest/newssource/18Archived News (June 2009)http://www.fireflysolutions.co.ukhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rsshttp://www.mcsoxford.org/news/news-archive/junejuly-2009/junejuly-2009-text-version/an-evening-with-tony-bennOn Thursday 25th June Labour politician Tony Benn came to MCS to talk about his life in politics.http://www.mcsoxford.org/news/news-archive/junejuly-2009/junejuly-2009-text-version/an-evening-with-tony-bennMon, 29 Jun 2009 23:00:00 GMTZanna Taylerhttp://www.mcsoxford.org/news/news-archive/junejuly-2009/junejuly-2009-text-version/schools-challengeThe MCS Schools Challenge team won their inter-regional match and progress to the national finals.http://www.mcsoxford.org/news/news-archive/junejuly-2009/junejuly-2009-text-version/schools-challengeMon, 29 Jun 2009 23:00:00 GMTZanna Taylerhttp://www.mcsoxford.org/news/news-archive/junejuly-2009/junejuly-2009-text-version/classical-drama-workshopThe whole 3rd form spent a busy morning experiencing some of the key elements of classical drama.http://www.mcsoxford.org/news/news-archive/junejuly-2009/junejuly-2009-text-version/classical-drama-workshopMon, 29 Jun 2009 23:00:00 GMTZanna Taylerhttp://www.mcsoxford.org/news/news-archive/junejuly-2009/junejuly-2009-text-version/ian-mcmillan-workshopOn Friday Ian McMillan entertained and enthused a range of would-be poets and writers with his selected readings of his own and other people's work.http://www.mcsoxford.org/news/news-archive/junejuly-2009/junejuly-2009-text-version/ian-mcmillan-workshopSun, 28 Jun 2009 23:00:00 GMTZanna Taylerhttp://www.mcsoxford.org/news/news-archive/junejuly-2009/junejuly-2009-text-version/u11-cricket-tourBoys from the Junior School travelled to North Yorkshire last week for a cricket tour.http://www.mcsoxford.org/news/news-archive/junejuly-2009/junejuly-2009-text-version/u11-cricket-tourSun, 28 Jun 2009 23:00:00 GMTZanna Taylerhttp://www.mcsoxford.org/news/news-archive/junejuly-2009/junejuly-2009-text-version/battle-of-the-bandsOn Friday night MCS rocked...http://www.mcsoxford.org/news/news-archive/junejuly-2009/junejuly-2009-text-version/battle-of-the-bandsSun, 28 Jun 2009 23:00:00 GMTZanna Taylerhttp://www.mcsoxford.org/news/news-archive/junejuly-2009/junejuly-2009-text-version/singing-workshopOn Thursday afternoon the Close Harmony Group went to Wychwood School for a workshop with the King's Singers.http://www.mcsoxford.org/news/news-archive/junejuly-2009/junejuly-2009-text-version/singing-workshopThu, 25 Jun 2009 23:00:00 GMTZanna Taylerhttp://www.mcsoxford.org/news/news-archive/junejuly-2009/junejuly-2009-text-version/creation-theatre-workshopsOn 25th June, the school was visited by six actors from the Oxford-based Creation Theatre company, who did some workshops with the lower fourth and second forms. http://www.mcsoxford.org/news/news-archive/junejuly-2009/junejuly-2009-text-version/creation-theatre-workshopsThu, 25 Jun 2009 23:00:00 GMTZanna Taylerhttp://www.mcsoxford.org/news/news-archive/junejuly-2009/junejuly-2009-text-version/ruby-baker---centurianRuby Baker, matron at MCS for 25 years, has recently turned 100. The choir went to wish her well and several OWs were able to attend the party. http://www.mcsoxford.org/news/news-archive/junejuly-2009/junejuly-2009-text-version/ruby-baker---centurianWed, 24 Jun 2009 23:00:00 GMTZanna Taylerhttp://www.mcsoxford.org/news/news-archive/junejuly-2009/junejuly-2009-text-version/sports-dayThe culmination of the athletics season is always Sports Day, and this year saw near perfect conditions for some excellent performances.http://www.mcsoxford.org/news/news-archive/junejuly-2009/junejuly-2009-text-version/sports-dayWed, 24 Jun 2009 23:00:00 GMTZanna Taylerhttp://www.mcsoxford.org/news/news-archive/junejuly-2009/junejuly-2009-text-version/pre-tour-concertMonday night saw the first concert in the Arts Festival.http://www.mcsoxford.org/news/news-archive/junejuly-2009/junejuly-2009-text-version/pre-tour-concertWed, 24 Jun 2009 23:00:00 GMTZanna Taylerhttp://www.mcsoxford.org/news/news-archive/junejuly-2009/junejuly-2009-text-version/geography-trade-seminarThe international markets went wild today as 80 L4th boys, produced goods for sale and tried to influence the WTO.http://www.mcsoxford.org/news/news-archive/junejuly-2009/junejuly-2009-text-version/geography-trade-seminarSun, 21 Jun 2009 23:00:00 GMTZanna Taylerhttp://www.mcsoxford.org/news/news-archive/junejuly-2009/junejuly-2009-text-version/nicholas-nicklebyThe lower and middle school play, Nicholas Nickleby, will be running on Tuesday and Wednesday nights this week as part of the MCS Arts Festival.http://www.mcsoxford.org/news/news-archive/junejuly-2009/junejuly-2009-text-version/nicholas-nicklebySun, 21 Jun 2009 23:00:00 GMTZanna Taylerhttp://www.mcsoxford.org/news/news-archive/older-news/june-2009/l4th-trip-12th-june90 boys from the L4th visited the National Science Museum, London on Friday.http://www.mcsoxford.org/news/news-archive/older-news/june-2009/l4th-trip-12th-juneTue, 16 Jun 2009 23:00:00 GMTZanna Taylerhttp://www.mcsoxford.org/news/news-archive/older-news/june-2009/u4th-trip-12th-juneThe whole of the Upper Fourth enjoyed breaking out of exam mode last Friday on their trip to London museums.http://www.mcsoxford.org/news/news-archive/older-news/june-2009/u4th-trip-12th-juneTue, 16 Jun 2009 23:00:00 GMTZanna Taylerhttp://www.mcsoxford.org/news/news-archive/older-news/june-2009/2nd-form-trip-12th-juneLast Friday, 12th June, the 2nd form spent the day at the Black Country Museum in Dudley.http://www.mcsoxford.org/news/news-archive/older-news/june-2009/2nd-form-trip-12th-juneTue, 16 Jun 2009 23:00:00 GMTZanna Taylerhttp://www.mcsoxford.org/news/news-archive/older-news/june-2009/js-sports-dayThe Junior School enjoyed a keenly contested Sports Day on Monday afternoon. http://www.mcsoxford.org/news/news-archive/older-news/june-2009/js-sports-dayMon, 15 Jun 2009 23:00:00 GMTZanna Taylerhttp://www.mcsoxford.org/news/news-archive/older-news/june-2009/mcs-volunteers-at-the-jr-hospitalThe contribution made by members of the school's Community Service Organisation was recognised during national Volunteers' Week when the group who attend the Oxford hospitals were hailed as outstanding volunteers.http://www.mcsoxford.org/news/news-archive/older-news/june-2009/mcs-volunteers-at-the-jr-hospitalMon, 15 Jun 2009 23:00:00 GMTZanna Taylerhttp://www.mcsoxford.org/news/news-archive/older-news/june-2009/3rd-form-trip-12th-juneOn Friday June 12th, 75 3rd formers embarked on a day of learning and fun, to celebrate the end of exam week.http://www.mcsoxford.org/news/news-archive/older-news/june-2009/3rd-form-trip-12th-juneSun, 14 Jun 2009 23:00:00 GMTZanna Taylerhttp://www.mcsoxford.org/news/news-archive/older-news/june-2009/js-house-musicThe Junior School House Music Competition saw two days of magnificent music making, with over 60 soloists and more than 20 ensembles performing.http://www.mcsoxford.org/news/news-archive/older-news/june-2009/js-house-musicSat, 13 Jun 2009 23:00:00 GMTZanna Taylerhttp://www.mcsoxford.org/news/news-archive/older-news/june-2009/js-talk-by-caroline-lawrence-Author of 'The Roman Mysteries' Caroline Lawrence visited the Junior School on Friday 5th June to talk about her work.http://www.mcsoxford.org/news/news-archive/older-news/june-2009/js-talk-by-caroline-lawrence-Mon, 08 Jun 2009 23:00:00 GMTZanna Taylerhttp://www.mcsoxford.org/news/news-archive/older-news/june-2009/formula-schools-2009This year an MCS team has again entered 2 cars for the Formula Schools National Competition and the Race Day Event at Silverstone last Tuesday proved to be packed full of excitement.http://www.mcsoxford.org/news/news-archive/older-news/june-2009/formula-schools-2009Sun, 07 Jun 2009 23:00:00 GMTZanna Tayler