Nathan Davidson

Oathall teams are crowned district champions twice in one day

6th February 2026Nathan Davidson

There were double celebrations yesterday as the Under 15 boys and Under 13 girls were both crowned district champions after winning their respective tournaments.

The win caps an outstanding season for the U15 boys, who can now proudly call themselves both Mid Sussex Cricket and Football Champions. An amazing effort from a special group of players!

Mr Davies, PE teacher and coach of the U15s

Oathall teams are crowned district champions twice in one day

Despite playing in extremely challenging conditions, the team showed incredible resilience, determination and teamwork throughout the tournament. The girls delivered an outstanding defensive performance, not conceding a single goal across the entire competition.

Miss Murray, PE teacher and coach of the U13s

These are fantastic achievements for the players involved. Oathall would like to thank them for their supreme efforts and congratulate them on these spectacular wins.

Students think outside the box during Extended Learning afternoon

5th February 2026Nathan Davidson

There was a buzz around Oathall on Tuesday afternoon as year 7-10 students engaged in Extended Learning activities across the school.

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This was the second of three Extended Learning sessions on the school calendar this year.

Year 7 students got involved in the Make £5 grow nationwide challenge. In small groups they devised plans and hatched schemes to generate profits for their businesses. In turn they presented their business ideas to their fellow students from the presentations they created.

Year 8’s STEM projects – think hands-on activities integrating Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics – included analysing soil and pen samples to solve mysteries.

Year 9 had a chance to attend four taster sessions ahead of choosing their options in Key Stage 4.

And finally, year 10 students enjoyed an at times frenetic, speed networking afternoon. We are indebted to everyone that gave their time to make this activity happen. An incredibly varied number of occupations were represented, ranging from biochemists and property developers, to intensive care nurses and video game designers.

Students collaborate and shine on Federation Music Day

3rd February 2026Nathan Davidson

At the end of last month Oathall Community College welcomed students and staff from their Federation Schools – Downlands Community School, Imberhorne School and Sackville School – and Ensemble Reza and Rebetiko Carnival, to join them for Federation Music Day, and it was a resounding success.

The students collaborated to rehearse and perform a range of songs including I’m A Believer and Lucy in The Sky With Diamonds, as well as some Greek Rebetiko songs.

It’s always an inspiring experience when this many musicians get together, and this was no different. I’m very grateful to the staff at our Federation Schools, Ensemble Reza and the Rebetiko Carnival for getting fully behind this project – and of course to the students for their musicianship, dedication and the joyful learning experience they created.

Mrs Mactaggart, Head of Music, Oathall Community College

Year 11 students get a taster of Applied Sciences at University of Brighton

3rd February 2026Nathan Davidson

A hands-on day at the Applied Sciences dept of the University of Brighton last week, when some of our Y11s got to put on white coats and learn about studying science at university.

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They did electrophoresis in the Biology lab, studied microplastics in the Geography dept, experimented with calibrated and non-calibrated pH meters in Chemistry and finally made capsules in Pharmacology.

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It was a packed day and we were made to feel so welcome by the university staff and students alike.

Prom dress sample sale next month

30th January 2026Nathan Davidson

Another date for your diaries!

Oathall Community School are hosting an exclusive prom dress sample sale on Wednesday 11th March, from 3.15 to 4.30pm, in the School Hall.

There will be a selection of curated, end-of-season dresses available, which have been donated by some top prom retailers including Cinderella’s – but at a fraction of the retail price!

Take a big step towards being prom-ready.

Autumn term A1 certificates awarded at brunches this week

30th January 2026Nathan Davidson

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Students were invited to attend a celebratory brunches this week with the Headteacher and their Heads of Year, to recognise the achievement of attaining A1 grades for every subject last term.

A1’s are awarded in recognition of a student’s positive attitude to learning.

To earn this award in every subject is an outstanding achievement.

There were breakfasts for year 7 and 8 students earlier this week. Congratulations to all of them!

All eight ewes are pregnant – seven with twins

28th January 2026Nathan Davidson

There was much excitement on the Farm on Monday as it was revealed that all eight of our ewes are pregnant, and seven of them are carrying twins.

Our sheep scanner Malcolm’s visit was incorporated in an impromptu way into the Y10 Animal Care practical lesson. A small number of Animal Care students were able to observe the scanning and marking of the ewes to determine whether they were pregnant with singles, twins or triplets.

I’m pleased to say it appears all 8 ewes are pregnant, with 7 expecting twins and one expecting a single lamb. The ewes are now marked with spray paint accordingly, with blue for two and red for one.

Tabi Sveinsson, Farm Education and Engagement Officer

Students pause to remember and reflect on Holocaust Memorial Day

27th January 2026Nathan Davidson

School Captains – Etty, Tsiona, Erin, Mazvita and Toby – did an exceptional job representing Oathall Community College at Haywards Heath’s Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD) commemoration earlier today at the Town Hall.

They stood and read clearly and compassionately in front of a full room of attendees which included local dignitaries, as well as teachers and students from other local schools.

The theme of the service was Bridging Generations – and representatives of a number of different faiths spoke eloquently about what HMD means for their followers and communities. Attendees also had the opportunity to lay wreaths and stones as a symbol of remembrance.

This event is a key part of the week in which Oathall staff and students remember the estimated six million Jews that were murdered at concentration and death camps across German-occupied Europe.

Students all set for Intermediate Mathematical Challenge

27th January 2026Nathan Davidson

On Wednesday 28th January, students across years 9, 10 and 11, will take part in the UK Maths Trust’s (UKMT) Intermediate Mathematical Challenge.

Each year, Oathall enters students into the Challenge – and those that score highly enough, are invited to take part in further maths challenges including Junior Kangaroo and Junior Mathematical Olympiad – as well as earn Bronze, Silver and Gold certificates in school. Certificates are also awarded for best in school and best in year.

The UKMT was established to advance the education of children and young people in mathematics. They aim to achieve this in particular, but not exclusively, by organising and running mathematics competitions.

The Intermediate Mathematical Challenge is a 60 minute, 25 multiple choice challenge. It encourages mathematical reasoning, precision of thought and fluency to make students think. The problems are mostly accessible, yet still challenge those with more experience.

Students from years 7 and 8 will take part in their own Challenge later this year.

We’ll keep you posted on how our students participate and achieve in these events.

School Captains to represent Oathall at Holocaust Memorial event

26th January 2026Nathan Davidson

At Oathall Community College this week we will be marking Holocaust Memorial Day with a series of assemblies delivered by Mr Hastings and Mr Parry.

We are also honoured to be attending Haywards Heath’s community Holocaust Memorial Day event. Our Year 11 School Captains will be speaking at the ceremony, accompanied by Mrs Edwards and Mrs Hatchard.

In addition, Year 9 students are currently studying the Holocaust in their history lessons, looking at a range of individual stories and accounts from the period.