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Alfriston field trips

20th May 2014J Godbolt

Y10 Geography students visited Alfriston in East Sussex last week as part of their GCSE studies. Students have been studying tourism and in particular ‘honeypot sites’.

Surveying pollution levels by sampling street furniture

On a hot, sunny, day students visited the pretty village of Alfriston. Situated in the South Downs National Park, Alfriston is renowned for its historical buildings and beauty and is subsequently a popular destination for tourists. Students spent the day gathering data for their GCSE controlled assessment, they surveyed traffic, measured pollution and interviewed visitors and residents.

This information will form part of students GCSE examination.

Did you know we’re on Flickr and Twitter?

17th May 2014Oathall

Here at Oathall Community College we are proud of the talents and achievements of our students, both inside and the classroom and out. We celebrate these successes regularly in school and via Aspire, our regular school newsletter.

Now we’re sharing these successes with others via our website and a new Flickr gallery which you can view here.

Did you can also keep up to date with the latest OCC news, events and updates via Twitter? You can follow us @OathallNews @oathallfarm and @oathallPEDept

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Brand new graduation ceremony for Oathall’s students

17th May 2014J Godbolt

Class of 2014 Oathall students received graduation certificates in front of family, friends and representatives from the local community at the first ever Oathall Graduation Evening on Thursday 8 May.

From left to right: Headteacher Mr Rodriguez, Deputy Head Boy James Habineza, Head Girl Shannon King, Year Leader Mr Wright, Peter Waterfield, Nile Jones Head Boy and Keris Self Deputy Head Girl.

Mr Wright, Year leader created the ‘Oathall Challenge’ scheme for students in his year group to provide a way of celebrating and recognising students who showed commitment to the core values of the college, above and beyond academic achievement. To succeed at the challenge, students through years 10 and 11 had to demonstrate acceptable levels of punctuality, attendance and behaviour as well as taking part in activities such as prefecting, mentoring younger students, helping out at school events and organising their own charity function.

The keynote speaker at the event was Mr Peter Waterfield, British Diver and Olympic Silver medallist 2004. Addressing the audience he gave an inspiring speech about dedication to the task and personal achievement. Afterwards he said:

“I am simply amazed at how committed the students here are; taking part in and leading extra-curricular activities and in supporting their school.”

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Head of Inclusion Faculty / SENCO (TLR1b)

8th May 2014J Godbolt

We are seeking to appoint a well-qualified, full-time leader of our Inclusion Faculty which includes the role of SENCO with effect from 1 September 2014. The successful candidate will be an innovative and strategic professional, driven to ensure that all students achieve the very best they can. The position would suit a candidate looking to gain wider leadership experience.

Completed application forms should be returned to Sue Watkin as soon as possible but no later than Monday 19^th May 2014 together with a letter of application (no more than two sides of A4).

SENCO-Head of inclusion faculty Job information

Computing and ICT Teacher (mainscale)

2nd May 2014J Godbolt

We are seeking to appoint a full-time Computing and ICT teacher at KS3 and KS4 with effect from September 2014 to join a strong and successful Art, Design and Technology faculty. We have a popular and established GCSE computing course. The ability to teach Electronics would also be an advantage.

Oathall is an ambitious and forward thinking 11-16 community college with 1000 students. We are a specialist Science and Visual Arts college and are strategic partners in a local Teaching School Alliance. We are an ambitious school and are characterised by our high expectations and an absolute commitment to raising standards and achievement for all. We are committed to Continuing Professional Development through a strong training programme.

Completed forms should be returned as soon as possible but no later than Monday 12th May 2014 to Sue Watkin, Personnel Officer.

Teacher of Computing and ICT job information

2014 GCSE Art & Photography Exhibition

1st May 2014J Godbolt

Last Chance today to see the 2014 GCSE Art & Photography exhibition showcases the work of students completing their Art & Photography GCSE’s.

Parents, students and our local community are invited to visit Oathall today before 2pm to view our exhibition and appreciate the impressive range of talent and creativity demonstrated in the works on display.

The exhibition features final exam pieces along with sketchbooks, coursework, sculpture, paintings and photographs undertaken over the two years of the course. The theme for this year’s work was ‘Texture’ for those students studying art and for students taking photography the themes were ‘Disguise’ and ‘Street Photography’. A selection of photographs of the exhibition can be seen on the Oathall Flickr site

Oathall’s cricketing girls book place at Lord’s

29th April 2014J Godbolt

Oathall’s under 15 girls indoor cricket team have booked their place in the 2014 Lady Taverners National finals at Lord’s. The Oathall team, representing all of Sussex won their place by beating off competition from Kent, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire in the group stages before knocking out Essex in the semi-final. The team then went on to face London and victory in the final match. The team will now represent the South East in the 2014 Lady Taverners girls cricket Indoor National finals to be held at Lord’s Cricket Ground on 7 May. (more…)

Duke of Edinburgh awards ceremony

28th April 2014J Godbolt

Mr Dore with successful Bronze and Silver Duke of Edinburgh Award achievers.

Current and former Oathall students and their families were present at the annual Duke of Edinburgh awards ceremony at Oathall last week. The evening celebrated the achievements of some 80 young people who had gained their Award at Bronze or Silver level.

Kate Hall, North Sussex Duke of Edinburgh Coordinator spoke about the award and presented the successful students with their certificates. Also speaking on the night were former Oathall students, Holly Maunders and Shannon Mactaggart, both of whom went on to achieve their Gold Award after leaving Oathall. They spoke about the experience and encouraged the students present to attempt the Gold. (more…)