40 students explored Cuckmere Haven for the day, combining some traditional physical geography (cliff erosion, beaches, meanders and of course an ox bow lake!) with nature spotting and meditation within this peaceful rural environment. The highlight of the day was a visiting seal. Fantastic views of the valley were enjoyed on the walk back to the ice cream van. Well done to all of year 8s who participated. You were a pleasure to spend the day with.
A group of year 9 students went to the Buddhist Centre in the lanes in Brighton. We met one of the Buddhists who taught us how to meditate and led us in a guided meditation for 20 minutes. She was impressed by our ability to do this so well. She then showed us around the centre and the students did a Buddhist scavenger hunt and had the opportunity to ask questions about the objects found. After this lovely visit, we had lunch in the Pavilion gardens before heading to the Brighton Museum to finish our day. Everyone enjoyed the day and said that it was good to find out about different cultures and ways of living. The sun was very kind to us and we all had a great Brighton day out.
Bodiam castle welcomed 47 year 7 students last Friday. We crossed the moat and into the gatehouse in awe of these impressive ruins. During the morning, students engaged with two activities; a guided tour, which told the story of the castle’s history (including medieval graffiti), and a display of weapons and armoury with the opportunity to try on helms’, bucklers, mail gauntlets, greaves, war bows and broadsword! After a picnic lunch under the trees, students had a treasure hunt where facts about the castle’s occupants were hidden around the courtyard, followed by a climb up one of the round towers to experience the same view the original inhabitants would have seen back in 1385. No school trip is complete without a visit to the gift shop, before the coach journey home. Well done to all of those year 7 students who visited Bodiam Castle, you were a pleasure all day.
Over 40 year 8 students explored Hampton Court Palace and learned how Henry Vlll had lived here during the Tudor era. As well as the impressive Great Hall, Chapel Great Watching Chamber and courtyards, we also visited the Great Kitchens where meals were prepared for Henry’s 600 guests, the vast wine cellar, and of course the haunted gallery. Fact-Finding activities were combined with an audio tour. A picnic lunch in the impressive gardens was followed by losing ourselves in the UK’s oldest surviving hedge maze. In fact, some of us lost ourselves more than once. A well-earned ice cream was had before the coach journey home. Well done to all of year 8 who came with us, you were a delight.
Do you earn, gain or win respect? This assembly explores the real meaning of respect and the importance of it.
Mindfulness means living in the present moment. This assembly will teach you some ways to do this.
We are pleased to announce that the Scholastic Book Fair is back in the Library from 27 to 30 June.
Take a look at the Library Newsletter for more details.
Oathall students in years 7, 8 and 9 are all taking part in our fantastic Enrichment Days on Thursday 30 June and Friday 1 July. Our incredible staff have arranged an amazing array of activities. We are looking forward to two fun-filled days that will offer our students new experiences and add an extra dimension to their learning and development.
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This assembly looks at different people who have faced challenges in their lives. We will learn how they overcame them.
We are pleased to announce the launch of our 2022 Photography Competition. The theme of this year’s competition is ‘Summer’ and is open to all Oathall students. All entries must be sent, via email, to Miss Toal before Monday, 4 July.
Good luck.
