Extra-curricular activities

2nd August 2019Oathall

Extra-curricular activities timetable w/c 7 October 2019

We offer a range of extra-curricular activities and opportunities encompassing a wide variety of interests. We encourage students to join at least one club during their time at Oathall. For most activities, unless specified, students can join at any point throughout the year.

We try to make sure the information in this section is current. Some clubs especially PE clubs change during the year. If you can’t find details of an activity here please check the weekly Student Bulletin for the most up-to-date information.

 

 

Want to hear about our latest meat sales?

2nd October 2018J Godbolt

We regularly send out emails with information about the latest sales of meat and other farm produce. If you would like to sign up to receive our emails with details of the latest meat sales then

Click here to be taken to the sign-up page

Too busy to sign up? Just call us at the farm and someone will be happy to let you know when the next sale of meat will be taking place. It gets very busy down on the farm so the best days to call us are Tuesdays and Fridays between 8 am and 4 pm. Our direct line is 01444 883211 or you can email us on [email protected]

School Meals at Oathall

30th August 2018Oathall

School meals at Oathall are prepared and served by our own in-house catering team.

Catering Manager Mrs Denyer and her staff are committed to delivering the highest standards using fresh, good quality ingredients. The food and drink that we offer comply with the school food plan standards.

Menus are rotated every three weeks with themed days being a regular feature.  They are varied, nutritionally balanced and cater for all dietary needs. We offer gluten-free menus but ask that your child pre-orders this each day with the canteen team. We operate a nut-free policy but we are not always able to guarantee that nuts are not brought into the school by other children.

If you have any dietary requirements for your child please speak to Mrs Denyer or email her on [email protected] we will do our best to accommodate any requests. 

School meal food offer and menus

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Duke of Edinburgh Award Centre

30th August 2018Oathall

Oathall Community College can proudly boast one of the biggest and most successful units in West Sussex with over 100 students involved in the award at any one time.

The concept of the Duke of Edinburgh award is simple – anyone aged between 14 and 24 can do a programme at one of the three progressive levels which, when successfully completed, lead to a Bronze, Silver or Gold award. Oathall offers the award at Bronze level (Year 10).

With assistance from adult leaders, participants select and set objectives in each of the following areas:

  • Volunteering – undertaking service to individuals or the community
  • Physical – improving in an area of sport, dance or fitness activities
  • Skills – developing practical and social skills and personal interests
  • Expedition- planning, training for and completion of an adventurous journey in the UK or abroad
The award is run and overseen by the Award Centre Coordinator, Miss Arlington.   If you have any questions or want to find out more about the award please contact the school.
More information about the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and the charity can be found at www.dofe.org

Oathall Farm

4th December 2012Oathall

Few schools can boast a farm and we are delighted to have such a valuable and unusual feature as a school facility. Our extensive fields, animal enclosures, barn and farming equipment enable us to keep a wide variety of livestock. The farm creates many opportunities for learning across the curriculum. Oathall Farm’s contribution both across the curriculum and to students’ personal development is nationally recognised as outstanding.

The farm and farm shop have their own websites which can be accessed here:

www.oathallfarm.org.uk

www.oathallfarmshop.org.uk

Raising funds for Oathall

17th August 2012OPTA

There are many ways you can help support the PTA in raising money for the college. We’ve all got busy lives and pressures on our time so here are a few easy ways that you can help.

What is OPTA?

15th August 2012Oathall

Oathall’s busy Parent Teacher Association (or OPTA) is a friendly and enthusiastic group of people with a desire to contribute positively to school life.

We aim to encourage positive relationships and communication between parents and teachers, tackling the wellbeing of the school and the welfare and development of our children together.

Like other PTAs we fundraise for those extra things that the school budget cannot cater for whilst strengthening the school community through social events and activities.

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Corn snake skin gets full lamination!

20th March 2026Nathan Davidson
Corn snake skin gets full lamination, featured image

Casper – one of two corn snakes that reside at Oathall Farm – has shed his skin again since his last shed in November of last year, and we decided to laminate it in one piece to illustrate its beauty and sheer size!

Students from KS3 attending a decompression session at the Farm earlier this week were only too happy to hold Casper, and what better way to show off the shedded skin on camera.

Corn snake skin gets full lamination, gallery

Oathall’s other corn snake Red is not far behind, as he is currently “in blue”, a change of colour indicating that his next shed will be soon.

Over the last week both snakes have been involved with Y10 Animal Care lessons, where students are producing coursework showcasing their handling skills with a variety of Oathall Farm’s resident animals.

Casper’s laminated skin will be hung up in the Farm Classroom to showcase its full length, it will join other preserved sheds being used in Farm education and outreach to highlight this fascinating aspect of snake biology.

Christmas Jumper Day 2025

8th December 2025J Godbolt

On Wednesday 17 December students are welcome to celebrate the festive season by wearing Christmas Jumpers or accessories to school! This is a great opportunity to bring some holiday cheer and have a little fun as we approach the end of term.

Please note this is optional, and students are welcome to wear their regular uniform if they prefer.

If your child wishes to participate, they can wear a festive jumper, hat, or other accessories alongside their usual uniform (blazers are optional).

A voluntary donation of £2 can be made to Save the Children’s Christmas Jumper day via parent pay.

Black History Month

6th October 2025J Godbolt

For Black History Month 2025, we are dedicating time in assemblies and tutor time to cover a range of issues highlighting and discussing the contribution that Black people have made in society and in WW1. In tutor time, our weekly ‘Votes for School’ topic will be specifically looking at how fashion can teach us about Black History. On Friday 17 October students will take part in a day of action by wearing a red item of clothing in support of the campaign to Show Racism the Red card. This will be supported by a week of assemblies on the topic delivered by students.