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lesson at 12:20.
Please note that there will be an INSET day on Friday, 23 September. The college is closed to students.
On Friday, 9 September, Year 7 enjoyed the Get into Music Assembly. We at Oathall work with West Sussex Music and Love Music School to offer instrumental and singing lessons at the school during and after the school day. The tutors are all professional musicians and teachers who are passionate and enthusiastic about all styles of music. The main focus of these lessons is to make music fun, and to inspire and encourage creativity and confidence whilst progressing. Students can learn just for fun or work towards grades if that is of interest.
For more information on instrumental or vocal lessons, please click on this link to get in touch with our instrumental and vocal teachers directly, or send a message to Mrs MacTaggart using the form below:
Many of our teachers offer one free trial lesson to students interested in taking up lessons. Places are limited, so please get in touch if you would like to take up this opportunity.
In addition, students can develop their skills and make new friends by joining one of our lunch-time or after-school clubs:
Singing Group: Tuesdays after school (3:05 pm until 4:05 pm) with Mrs Mac Taggart and Mrs Dias in Room MU01. Our specialist singing teacher will be leading the first two sessions.
Orchestra: Thursdays after school (3:05 pm – 4:15 pm) with Mrs MacTaggart and Mrs Dias in Room MU01.
Please be advised that on Thursday, 22 September 2022, students will be dismissed from classes after their Period 3 lesson at 12:20.
Just a quick reminder that Friday, 23 September 2022 is an inset day
We hope you all had a wonderful summer.
Just a quick reminder of the new timings of the day:
Please see the relevant letter to parents for more information.
It has been wonderful to see our new Year 7 students today and we look forward to welcoming all year groups to school on Monday, 5 September.
Many congratulations to Oathall students who are celebrating impressive results this summer. We are immensely proud of all of our students who have responded well to the challenges they faced post-pandemic and whose results are testament to their hard work and commitment.
It is already clear that the outcomes achieved by Oathall students are considerably higher than the national figures reported today.
The fact that 33% of all grades, across all subjects, were awarded at 7 or above illustrates how ambitious Oathall students are to excel academically. Reflecting on the school’s priority of best progress for all, 83% of all grades were at 4 or higher. There were many individual success stories with 24 students achieving 8 or more grades at these highest levels.
The college has seen excellent results in all areas of the curriculum. Notably, 53% of students achieved a grade 5 or better in both English and maths.
Mr. Rodriguez, Headteacher congratulated all the students on their results and said:
“It is delightful to see that all the hard work of students and their teachers has been rewarded by these excellent results. There have been some terrific results across a range of subjects and some impressive individual achievements amongst our students; it is especially pleasing to see so many of our students reaching their full potential. These admirable results are a reflection of the commitment by students and staff to succeed which could not have been achieved without the support of parents and families.”
The school will start on Friday 2 September for students in Year 7 only.
This is to allow year 7 students to settle in more easily on their first day.
On Monday 5 September students in all year groups will return.
Other key diary dates can be found on our downloadable calendar here or on our Calendar section of the website here.
Timings of the day
The timings of our school day have been updated for the new academic year. Students are reminded of the importance of punctuality at all times. The key times for the start and end of the new school day are as follows:
Uniform and equipment
We are grateful for your support in ensuring all students start the school year dressed in their correct uniform and equipped to learn. You can find details of our uniform and equipment requirements here.
Students in 7DACN were keen to collect recycling at the Oathall Community Day which will go to a local charity, Recycling in Lancing. The many sweet and crisp wrappers will be given to them to be sent off for recycling. Sponsors then reward local charities for such donations.
Following applications and a rigorous interview process we are delighted to present the next additions to our prefect team. Here are the House Captains and Vice Captains who will represent Pioneer, Voyager, Endeavour and Discovery houses at all major school events and assemblies and will work closely with the Head of House to also develop charity events across the school.
