Thursday 8 May marked the 80th Anniversary of Victory in Europe Day (VE Day). The Oratory School's commemorations began with the whole school joining the nation's 2 minutes' silence on the 1st XI cricket pitch.
Congratulations to Claire Fahey, Head of Oratory Racquets, who has won both the British Ladies Real Tennis Open Singles and Doubles 2025 titles.
Today (2 May 2025) is the anniversary of the opening of The Oratory School, having first opened our doors 166 years ago in 1859!
The Oratory School is pleased to publish its full ISI report, following its Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) inspection in February 2025.
"Happy St George's Day"! Because the traditional date for the Solemnity of St George occurred during the seven days following Easter Sunday, the Catholic Bishops of England and Wales have transferred his Feast until today. The Anglican Communion have done likewise (Church of England), so we are all observing it today together within those Christian communities that observe a calendar of saints.
"We join together with the rest of the Church to mourn the death of Pope Francis, but also to celebrate all that he gave during his pontificate. Through his humility and emphasis on kindness, he was a role model to all of us." Matthew Fogg, Head Master.
My visit to St Piran’s prep school on Friday 21 March gave me a chance to meet some amazing younger pupils, see the wonderful facilities in that school, and to meet the lovely staff.
Last month, four cadets from the RAF section of the Oratory’s Combined Cadet Forces (CCF) went on an excursion to RAF Benson. Sam Gorringe in 4th Form reports:
We are excited to announce a challenging and rewarding L6th Form 24 Hours' Charity Walk, which will take place in June.
Congratulations to Mabel in U6th Form who has been awarded runner-up in the InvestIN annual photography competition!
On Thursday 27 March, The Oratory was delighted to welcome Kerry Swanton (Oratory Parent), Fiona Steel and Dawn Smith (World Record Holder for 'Most Oceans Rowed by a Female') from team 'Ocean Empower'.*
It's been another successful term for Real Tennis at The Oratory School.
The Oratory School
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