The power of positive thinking is just one of our assembly topics this term as we explore the value of positivity – the student’s favourite value. We will have assemblies on ‘paying it forward’ and ‘seeing challenge as an opportunity’ – particularly appropriate as we embark on the last term of this academic year.
We are pleased to announce that the Oathall Pre-loved Prom Shop will be open on Wednesday, 1 May, from 4:00pm until 6:00pm and we invite our year 11 students to come along.
There is no need to book – just turn up!
There will be changing rooms set up for you to use, and we will have Charlotte from Shine Academy available to book hair and makeup appointments for the prom itself. We will also have some nibbles to help yourself to.
A suggested donation of £10 would be great, but please speak to our organisers when you arrive if this is not feasible.
We look forward to seeing you there.
The Woodland Trust has very generously donated 420 trees to us at Oathall to plant an 80-metre hedgerow on our farm, next to the river. The trees are a variety of native species and will provide a natural habitat for our wildlife as well as providing some stability to the river bank.
Our Thursday farm club students worked really hard to help clear the brambles and plant the trees. The trees are very small at the moment but we will enjoy watching them grow into a beautiful hedgerow in a few years time.
Thank you to all the staff and students who helped with the enormous task, and thank you to The Woodland Trust for your generosity.
Yesterday evening, Oathall hosted its first-ever internal public speaking competition! The students truly impressed us with their confidence, creativity, and passion. Their well-researched arguments and captivating presentations kept the audience engaged throughout the evening.
Congratulations to:
- Senior Best Team: Peter and Jasmine for their stellar argument on celebrity culture (props for going on even without a chair at the last minute!)
- Junior Best Team: Abi, Mattie, and Erin for their thought-provoking debate on social media communications
- Best Proposer: Ella for her controversial debate on private vs. state education
- Best Opposer: Charlotte, who challenged our perspectives on animal testing
- Best Chair: Joseph, for keeping the debates running smoothly and adding a touch of humour!
All our participants showcased exceptional critical thinking, communication skills, and stage presence. They perfectly embodied Oathall’s value of confidence this half-term.
Well done to all involved, and thank you to everyone who made this event possible.
On Wednesday, 20 March, in the school library from 5 pm to 6 pm, the Mental Health Team for schools called Thought-Full will be delivering another of their parent workshops. The topic for this session will be ‘Let’s Talk – Low Mood’. These sessions are proving to be a valuable resource, and all parents are welcome to attend.
Dates of future sessions:
- Thursday, 2 May
- Thursday, 18 July
Please feel free to join us.
Oathall is pleased to announce that a new cheerleading club will be starting on Friday, 19 April by Interstellar Academy of Cheer and Performing Arts. The club will run every Friday (from 19 April until the end of the summer term), from 3:10 pm to 4:10 pm, and is open to all students from years 7, 8 and 9. The club will not run on Friday, 31 May (half term) or Friday, 5 July (teams will be competing at internationals) and will be held in the sports hall at Oathall.
The cost of each session will be £5 which will be payable in advance at a total cost of £60. Students will need to bring a filled water bottle and wear PE kit, indoor trainers/plimsolls/cheer shoes that have not been worn outside and have long hair tied back.
Please see the letter from Interstellar’s Head Coach and Principal for more information. To book a space, please return the form at the end of the letter to [email protected] no later than Friday, 29 March 2024.
To celebrate Pi Day, the Oathall maths faculty is inviting all KS3 students to take part in a house competition.
Students are invited to get creative with Pi and bring their creations to M1 on or by Thursday, 14 March.
Categories are:
- Baking
- Art
- DT
- The written word
Good luck.
To celebrate Pi Day, the Oathall maths faculty is inviting all KS4 students to take part in a house competition.
How many digits can you recite Pi to?
Students are invited to come to M1 classroom on Thursday, 14 March, at lunchtime to see if they can be crowned the winner!
Good luck.
