Parents | Oathall Community College

Post 16 Information and Advice

16th September 2014J Godbolt

Following the recent Post 16 Opportunities Evening students in year 11 should be planning their choices for continuing their education after their final year at Oathall. Advice and information about colleges, qualifications, apprenticeships and the application process are all available under the work related learning section.

Students are advised to check courses and entry requirements on the colleges’ websites as their prospectuses may already be out of date with the new A levels being introduced over the next three years.

The deadline for all applications is Monday 24 November 2014. All applications must be brought to Ms Hart in the Careers Office. (The exceptions being St Paul’s and Collyer’s.) If you are unsure about anything connected with this process please speak to Ms Hart.

Year 6 Transition Parents’ Evening

8th July 2014J Godbolt

Following on from the successful Year 6 induction day we will be holding a Y6 Parents’ Evening on Tuesday 8 July at 6.30pm in the hall. The evening includes an introductory talk by Headteacher, Mr Edward Rodriguez followed by an opportunity to meet group tutors and Year 7 Year Leader, Mr Andrew Wright.

OPTA Table Top & Car Boot Sale

4th July 2014J Godbolt

To book please contact [email protected]

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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Fifth annual Oathall PTA event!

12th March 2014Oathall

Give your brain a work out at Oathall!

OPTA will be staging a fabulous fundraising quiz night on Saturday 22 March, the event starts at 8pm and will be held in the main school hall.

Tickets cost £10 per person and this includes supper and a licensed bar will be available on the night.

Book your place today via ParentPay or pay by cheque, be quick, the deadline for entries is Wednesday 19 March.

OPTA AGM

13th November 2013J Godbolt

The next meeting of OPTA will be held on Thursday 21st November 2013 in the LRC (main building next to the Library) from 7pm-8.30pm. This meeting is the annual general meeting and is open to all parents; if you would like to help, comment or contribute in any way, but cannot attend, please send an email to [email protected].

Verity Brown, our current Chair of OPTA will be stepping down at this meeting so if you are interested in becoming Chair please come to the meeting or send an email expressing your interest. These FAQ’s might help you to decide that you’d like to become the Chair.

OPTA AGM Agenda