The last day of term is Friday 23 July. As is our usual practice, students will be dismissed early. School will finish at approximately 12:30 hrs. School bus times will be altered to reflect this change.
Dates for the next academic year can be viewed on our Key Diary Dates page.
Students will be asked to attend school for Covid testing on their return in September. More information will be provided in due course.
Sadly, because of the extension of COVID restrictions we are unable to hold our usual transition evening in school.
We have put together a selection of short films for parents and families to watch. These cover the topics that we would have covered on the night.
If you have any questions please email [email protected].
The English team at Oathall is so excited about year 6 joining us in September that they thought the perfect way to share their love of reading was to present all of our new students with the gift of reading in the form of Marcus Rashford’s newly released book, ‘You are a Champion’.
The English team put a lot of thought into our choice and believe that ‘You are a Champion’ will inspire the new cohort to read; that it will build their confidence and self belief, and ultimately that it will help them to see that they can achieve whatever they want to with the right mindset.
The English team can’t wait to meet the next set of champions.
The Cube house challenge week is now over. The response from students and the community has been brilliant with 245 entries from students, friends and families. it’s clear from the entry videos that there was a lot of fun had by everyone who took part.
The PE department is thrilled to announce that Voyager house were the outright winners with 179 successful entries. Well done to everyone who took part.
Students at Oathall have recently benefited from a generous donation from the Fairfax “Building Young Futures” education support programme. The programme has helped to fund a new outdoor learning hub on Oathall’s farm where students will be taught to develop skills using the Forest Schools ethos of learning. The new hub and resources will be used by students across all year groups helping them to develop confidence and self-esteem through hands-on activities and experiences gained in an outdoor setting.
An activity week is also being planned for summer 2021 where young people will be able to enjoy a week of fun and challenging activities, all provided by Fairfax.
Mr Blackholly, Head of Farm, said,
“I would like to thank the ‘Building Young Futures’ initiative for their generous support of Oathall students. We are especially grateful to Mr Peter Chisholm MBE for his help and support for this project. We are looking forward to inviting him and Fairfax representatives back to Oathall to see how their support has helped to transform young lives”.
Rampion Offshore Wind Farm’s first operational turbine in the array off the Sussex coast will be named Veranzio Turbine.
Veranzio Turbine was the name put forward by Oathall’s Year 7 eco-club, EcOathall and which went on to win a public vote.
“We are delighted to have a really worthy name for the first operational turbine at Rampion and would like to thank everyone who suggested some fantastic names and all those who voted this week,” said Katie Scanlan, Rampion Visitor Centre Manager.
The team at Rampion Offshore Wind Farm’s Visitor Centre shortlisted 5 names for turbine F04, the first operational turbine installed in the array off the Sussex coast. Oathall’s year 7 Eco club had its entry to name the turbine chosen & shortlisted for a public vote.
Fausto Veranzio was a Croatian inventor interested in science and engineering. He described one of the first-ever wind turbine designs in his book Machinae Novae published in 1616. He also wrote about solar and water energy; truly ahead of his time.
Geography teacher Mrs Lindsley said
“It’s fantastic that Oathall students have named Brighton’s first operational wind turbine in the array offshore. 953 votes were cast and ECOathall secured 70% of the vote. The wind farm technicians will put the name on the actual turbine in the spring when the weather conditions and accessibility is better. The students also are invited for a visit to the visitor centre and will each get a goody bag!
Thank you to everyone for supporting us, ECOathall members are over the moon – such a lovely end to a tumultuous year for them.”
Our school captains Isla and Lola take you on a tour of an Oathall school day.
2020 Tour of Oathall Film by jgodbolt
Welcome to our 2020 Open Day film. This film has been made to give you a flavour of Oathall. Whilst we have had some professional input with the filming and editing of this film much of the content has been provided by current and former Oathall students.
We hope you enjoy watching it.
2020 Oathall Open Day Film by jgodbolt
We are pleased to be able to share our Open Day video with the addition of subtitles here. Please click on the arrow in the box to play the film.
2020 Open Day film with subtitles by jgodbolt
If you would like a copy of our new Prospectus please email [email protected] and we will be pleased to send one to you.
