The next Children’s Mental Health Week will take place on 6-12 February 2023. The theme is ‘Let’s Connect’. Human beings thrive in communities, and this connection is vital for our well-being and our survival. When we have healthy connections, to family, friends and others, this can support our mental health and our sense of well-being. And when our need for rewarding social connections is not met, we can sometimes feel isolated and lonely – which can have a negative impact on our mental health.

Let’s Connect is about making meaningful connections for all, during Children’s Mental Health Week – and beyond.

The Extended Learning program continues here at Oathall on Monday, 30 January 2023. During periods 4 and 5, students will take part in a selection of activities designed to inspire and engage. 

On this day, periods 1, 2 and 3 will continue as usual, and students will need to come to school equipped for those lessons. Then periods 4 and 5 will be used as part of our Extended Learning program.

Lunch will be at the usual time. However, students in tutor groups 7DSHR, 7EMS, 7VMT, 7VDI, and 7PJSH will need to bring a packed lunch to school, which they will take to their activity. Please see below for details: 

Year 7: 

Tutor groups 7DSHR, 7EMS, 7VMT, 7VDI, and 7PJSH to meet at 12.20 on the tennis courts to be taken to the Orion cinema to watch ‘Wonder‘ – a wonderful film which has some really important messages for young people to hear and is based on a film on the year 7 reading list. These students will need to bring a packed lunch with them.

Tutor groups 7PAQ, 7DSKG, 7EAB, and 7ERL will be taking part in Virgin’s “Make £5 grow” challenge. 

Tuto groups will swap tasks for the next Extended Learning session. 

Year 8: 

All tutor groups will have one hour on thinking and presenting skills and one hour with hands-on first aid training from Little Lifesavers.

Year 9: 

We will be starting the GCSE option process with year 9, where students will have an assembly and get to choose 3 taster sessions each to experience.

Year 10: 

Students will be completing a walking-talking mock for Maths and Science on exam skills.

Year 11: 

Selected students will spend the afternoon focusing on their coursework. Those students who have not will be doing exam preparation in English and Maths.

Disability Awareness means educating people regarding disabilities and giving people the knowledge required to carry out a job or task, thus separating good practice from poor. It is no longer enough just to know that disability discrimination is unlawful.

Many give up on their resolutions fairly early into the new year; it is seen more as a tradition and less of something to actually stick to. But how early do people typically give up on their resolutions, if they do give up at all? Can you stick it out?

Merry Christmas to all of our students and families. We hope you all have a relaxing and enjoyable break. 

The spring term starts on Tuesday, 3 January 2023. Students should arrive at the usual time and it will be week B.

Unfortunately, we have had to cancel this year’s Carols in the Barn due to adverse weather conditions. We appologise for any inconvenience caused.

This assembly celebrates all the hard work and achievements from  this half term.

Last weekend, the Oathall Equestrian Team enjoyed more success at the NSEA county qualifier at Felbridge.
Seb Pett competed in the 60cm and 70cm showjumping classes on Saturday, winning the 60cm class. He also competed in the regional grassroots final the following day, just missing out on placing.
Heidi Bryant competed in the regional grassroots final and was crowned the 70cm individual grassroots champion for the South East.

If you are interested in joining the Oathall Equestrian Team, please email: [email protected]

Please see the letter from WSCC addressing any concerns that you may have about Scarlet fever and Step A infections. Information can also be found on the NHS website.