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Impressive GCSE results

24th August 2017J Godbolt

Congratulations to Oathall students who are celebrating a very impressive set of results for 2017.

Oathall students have responded well to the challenges set by the newly reformed GCSEs. The new grading system and more challenging content has been met with hard work and commitment. As a result, in English and mathematics 75% of Oathall students have achieved passes. In mathematics 20% and in English 28% were awarded grade 7 or higher.

In comparison to the national results released today by Ofqual, it is clear that Oathall students achieved notably higher outcomes at all levels.

The fact that 22% of all grades, across all subjects were awarded at the very highest levels (A+/7+) illustrates how ambitious Oathall students are to excel academically. There were many individual success stories with some 12% of the year group achieving 8 or more grades at these highest (A+/7+) levels.

The college has seen excellent results in all areas of the curriculum. Notably, 31% of all grades across the humanities subjects (geography, history and RE) were awarded at A+ and biology, chemistry and physics 46% of all grades were at this highest level. In sport and performance subjects 75% of grades were awarded at C+ and in technology and the arts, 84% of all grades were at C+.

Mr Rodriguez, Headteacher congratulated all the students on their results and said:
‘I am delighted to see how Oathall students have met the challenges of the reformed GCSE’s and performed so well over the entire range of subjects; they so deserve their successes today.”

Details of our 2017 GCSE results are available here.

The Fifteenth National Students’ Art Exhibition 2017

14th July 2017J Godbolt

Congratulations‎ to our year 11 artists Holly Jones, Naomi Johnson, Jessica Laimons and photographer Katie Hastings whose work was selected to be exhibited in the NSAE held in the prestigious Mall Galleries under the patronage of The Royal Society of British Artists. We are delighted that eight pieces of work were exhibited from our students demonstrating the exceptional talent and commitment to excellence at Oathall. Art pieces submitted by Tristan Redgrove and Millie Brown were also highly commended.

Chris Russell, CEO, “It is encouraging to find that in times of serious funding problems, schools still want to celebrate their art at national level. Anyone seeing the impact of selection on the artists, teachers and parents will be uplifted, as they will by the enormous effort and commitment that goes into such an exhibition.”

2016 – 2017 Senior prefect team announced

16th September 2016J Godbolt

From left to right: Shaan Jayan, Naomi Johnson, Gemma Batchelor, Elliot Day, Anna Worsley, George Brooks and Headteacher Mr Rodriguez.

We are delighted to announce our senior prefect team for the 2016 -2017 academic year.

Head Girl – Gemma Batchelor
Head Boy – Elliot Day
Deputy Head Girl – Naomi Johnson
Deputy Head Girl – Anna Worsley
Deputy Head Boy – George Brooks
Deputy Head Boy – Shaan Jayan

The selection process involved a vote by fellow students and staff followed by an interview selection process with Headteacher Mr Rodriguez and Miss Gyngell.

Oathall students celebrate excellent examination results

25th August 2016J Godbolt

Students at Oathall have proved that hard work leads to impressive results. This year’s results were excellent, building on the successes of previous years and Oathall students can be proud of their achievements.

Mr Edward Rodriguez, Headteacher praised the results achieved by students and said,

“Our students should be proud of the results they have achieved today. Their successes are a testament to their hard work, ability and motivation. I am pleased and delighted to see that their efforts have been rewarded. I would like to wish them every success in their next stage of learning.”

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The National Students’ Art Exhibition 2016

26th July 2016J Godbolt

John-Moore-GCSE-Art---Portrait-of-Jack-Davidian-Judd

Congratulations to GCSE Art student and Oathall Head Boy, John Moore whose artwork was selected to be exhibited at The Mall Galleries, London. John’s piece was a portrait of fellow student Jack Davidian-Judd.The likeness was created by the meticulous weaving of threads back and forth across a grid of nails to reproduce the image.

This is the fourteenth year of the National Students’ Art Exhibition held under the patronage of the Royal Society of British Artists. The exhibition is truly inspirational featuring the best young artists in the country alongside work from some of the finest professional artists.

James Horton MA RBA (President)said,

“The work chosen is carefully selected to represent the very best of what is being produced in schools across the nation. With one aim in mind which is to send the strongest message possible, to all our young artists that our society needs creative people, who will enrich the fabric of our culture and who will be taken seriously by professional bodies such as ours, and who will also become the next generation of respected professionals.”

Post 16 Information and Advice

17th September 2015A Oathall

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. Booklets containing advice and information about colleges, qualifications, apprenticeships and the application process are available under ‘Work Related Learning’.

Students are advised to check course information and entry requirements on the colleges’ websites as prospectuses are printed some time before and details do change. This is particularly relevant to the changes being made to A levels over the next three years.

The deadline for all applications is MONDAY 23 NOVEMBER 2015. All college applications must be brought to Ms Hart in the Careers Office (the exceptions being St Paul’s and Collyer’s as their application process is completed online).

If you are unsure about anything connected with this process please speak to Ms Hart.

Students celebrating excellent results at Oathall Community College.

20th August 2015Mr T HOUGHTON

Many congratulations to Oathall students who are once again celebrating another year of excellent GCSE results. The college has improved on last year’s successes in many subjects.

In English, students have eclipsed previous high standards with 77% achieving A*-C. In mathematics, 68% achieved passes at A* to C. The college’s relentless drive for academic success has seen continued improvements this year across the curriculum.

More than half of all grades awarded were B or higher and a quarter of all grades were at A or A*. There were some fantastic results in individual subjects; in biology, chemistry and physics 53% of grades were at A or A* and 34% of students taking art achieved A or A* . In PE 49% of students, in media 42% and in geography 39% succeeded in achieving these highest grades. These really are outstanding results.

Students excelled in modern languages with 25% of grades across all languages being awarded at A or A* at this standard. This is particularly noteworthy as the vast majority of students study languages at the college. (more…)

The 13th National Students’ Art Exhibition

21st July 2015J Godbolt

Congratulations to year 11 Art GCSE students Ellie Angus and Jess Brown whose portrait paintings were both selected to be exhibited at The Mall Galleries earlier this month.

This is the 13th year of the National Students’ Art Exhibition held under the patronage of the Royal Society of British Artists. It features the best young artists in the country, a truly inspirational exhibition celebrating gifted and talented students in Schools, Colleges and Academies.

James Horton MA RBA (President): ” It is vital and perhaps more so than ever before, that as a society we should strive to maintain a serious approach to developing new talent and ensuring that skills in all media are properly taught and the results recognised and applauded in order to preserve our cultural heritage.”

125th Anniversary of West Sussex County Council

1st May 2015J Godbolt

from left to right: Myles Rice, Connie Went, Stephen Hillier, Lila Jones, Helen Wilson, Mr Willer and Adam Bishop

An engraved glass plinth has been presented to Oathall’s senior prefect team to mark the 125th anniversary of West Sussex County Council.

Stephen Hillier, County Councillor visited Oathall and handed over the plinth to Head Girl, Lila Jones, Deputy Head Girls, Helen Wilson and Connie Went and Deputy Head Boys, Myles Rice and Adam Bishop. Councillor Hillier joined the students along with Assistant Headteacher Mark Willer for afternoon refreshments and discussed a wide range of issues affecting young people in the Haywards Heath area.

Oathall’s dancers have all the right moves

3rd March 2015J Godbolt

‘Hardship & Inequality’ was the theme for Oathall’s 2015 Rock Challenge performance and last night it proved to be a winner for the judges and audience alike. Oathall’s performance won six individual awards of excellence and we were placed third overall. This was a fantastic achievement for everyone involved.

Dancers in Year 11 getting into character before their performance

For the last seven months, 80 performers and 12 make-up, lighting and stage assistants have planned, choreographed and practised for a one night only performance at The Hawth, in Crawley. For many of the students it was their first opportunity to perform in a professional theatre in front of a large audience and they did so with confidence and flair.

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