International Women’s Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women.
Oathall is celebrating World Day right through this week.
On Monday, students were invited to the Library to design their own book cover, or compose some blackout poetry. Tuesday was Open Mic in the Library where students (and staff) were invited to read aloud, or just come to listen to others. Today (Wednesday) is ‘Whispering Wednesday’ – a weekly event where students can come to the Library and enjoy quiet activities like origami. Thursday is Kahoot quiz day, and Friday is ‘The Big Quiz’ where students are invited to form teams of up to five to compete to become quiz champions.
See the Library Newsletter for more information about World Book Day.
Congratulations to Oathall’s Cherry Clutton, who has achieved fantastic results in her rowing. Representing Ardingly Rowing Club, and working with teammate Ellen, last weekend they competed at the Inter-Regional trials at London Docklands and won! – snatching the win from Bewl Bridge Rowing Club by 2 seconds.! The team of two will now represent the South East at Nottingham’s Holmepierepoint in April.
Congratulations on this amazing achievement, and good luck in the upcoming competition in April.
Oathall values:
- Personal challenge and achievement
- Respect for others
- Enjoyment of learning
- Participating in our community
- Aspiring to excellence
- Respect for ourselves
- Everyone’s college: Oathall
Please be advised that, on Thursday, 2 March, Oathall will be closed to students in Years 7 to 10, but our Year 11 students are required to be in school on this day. Further information can be found in our letters to parents:
The History Department is pleased to announce that we will be offering 4 Elizabethan England revision sessions running after school on Mondays from 6th March. These are open to all year 11 History GCSE students. The details: Mondays 6, 13, 20, and 27 March – 3.15-4.10pm in H1. These sessions will offer the opportunity for students to revisit key events, people and developments from this part of the course.
Another great win for the under 14 girls against a very strong Warden Park. They went in 1-1 at half time. A very quick hat trick from Ella, two goals from Maegan and a long range stunner from another of our Ellas’ gave the girls a 6-3 win.
Great performance all round. Special mention to Kacey for her solid defending and positivity all through the game.
Award-winning author, Catherine Johnson, visited Oathall yesterday to speak to and work with students from year 7. She spoke to the whole year group about herself, her love of history and how she incorporates that into her novels. She answered questions from the students and had them hooked with her passion for writing. She also ran two writing workshops for students selected by their English teachers, using props as inspiration for plot creation. Finally, Catherin had lunch with the year 7 book club and signed books that students had pre-purchased. It was a wonderful day, and an inspiring one that will last in the memory for a long time.
