![The Oratorian Magazine 2021: Magazine for Old Oratorians]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1624359035/oratorycouk/poqfucxfq9wd7myot7cn/OOMagThumb.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1624359035/oratorycouk/poqfucxfq9wd7myot7cn/OOMagThumb.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1624359035/oratorycouk/poqfucxfq9wd7myot7cn/OOMagThumb.png","width":598}])
Read the latest edition of our Old Oratorian Magazine 2021.
The Oratory Latest News
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Their efforts could support the development of a vaccine.
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4th Formers took part in a “6th Form for a Day Programme” on Friday 18 June.
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The challenges of the current circumstances will not silence the Music Department!
![New Chaplain to The Oratory School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1624352113/oratorycouk/epdaaqbpqntv6gkjkejq/FrDavidRocksthumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1624352113/oratorycouk/epdaaqbpqntv6gkjkejq/FrDavidRocksthumbnail.png","width":383}])
The Oratory School is delighted to announce the appointment of Fr David Rocks OP.
![The Oratory Appoints New House Captains for September 2021]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1623855165/oratorycouk/bdutgtaqiil7tdxe2k96/HouseCaptains2021.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1623855165/oratorycouk/bdutgtaqiil7tdxe2k96/HouseCaptains2021.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1623855165/oratorycouk/bdutgtaqiil7tdxe2k96/HouseCaptains2021.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1623855165/oratorycouk/bdutgtaqiil7tdxe2k96/HouseCaptains2021.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1623855165/oratorycouk/bdutgtaqiil7tdxe2k96/HouseCaptains2021.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1623855165/oratorycouk/bdutgtaqiil7tdxe2k96/HouseCaptains2021.jpg","width":2200}])
The Oratory is delighted to announce new House Captains for September.
![Pupils Receive Sacrament of Confirmation, June 2021]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1623916843/oratorycouk/r6tmsaiem8epexyl209a/EDITEDFINALWHOLEPIC.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1623916843/oratorycouk/r6tmsaiem8epexyl209a/EDITEDFINALWHOLEPIC.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1623916843/oratorycouk/r6tmsaiem8epexyl209a/EDITEDFINALWHOLEPIC.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1623916843/oratorycouk/r6tmsaiem8epexyl209a/EDITEDFINALWHOLEPIC.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1623916843/oratorycouk/r6tmsaiem8epexyl209a/EDITEDFINALWHOLEPIC.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1623916843/oratorycouk/r6tmsaiem8epexyl209a/EDITEDFINALWHOLEPIC.jpg","width":2200}])
Bishop Robert Byrne celebrated a Solemn Mass with the Sacrament of Confirmation for some of our older pupils.
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A level Geographers visit the River and Rowing Museum in Henley-on-Thames.
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It was a fantastic experience when our A level Geographers returned to field study.
![The Oratory Appoints New Assistant Head (6th Form)]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1623251361/oratorycouk/lfuud2x8yigqvgnms4ej/BlackwellJames.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1623251361/oratorycouk/lfuud2x8yigqvgnms4ej/BlackwellJames.jpg","width":423}])
The Oratory is delighted to have appointed Dr James Blackwell as Assistant Head (6th Form).
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Gemma Hatton and Oliver Swan present a 6th Form Loquitur Talk on Engineering and Motorsport.
![The Oratory Rowing Camp 2021]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1623251968/oratorycouk/yivcevrvqbtijyueevg7/Rowing.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1623251968/oratorycouk/yivcevrvqbtijyueevg7/Rowing.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1623251968/oratorycouk/yivcevrvqbtijyueevg7/Rowing.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1623251968/oratorycouk/yivcevrvqbtijyueevg7/Rowing.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1623251968/oratorycouk/yivcevrvqbtijyueevg7/Rowing.jpg","width":1500}])
Book now for our Rowing Camp, lead by Tom Burton, Director of Rowing and former GB rower.
![The Oratory U6th Form Leavers' Lunch]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1622207698/oratorycouk/dtfocsxcbiqzf4dqirua/U6thFormLeaversLunch3.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1622207698/oratorycouk/dtfocsxcbiqzf4dqirua/U6thFormLeaversLunch3.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1622207698/oratorycouk/dtfocsxcbiqzf4dqirua/U6thFormLeaversLunch3.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1622207698/oratorycouk/dtfocsxcbiqzf4dqirua/U6thFormLeaversLunch3.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1622207698/oratorycouk/dtfocsxcbiqzf4dqirua/U6thFormLeaversLunch3.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1622207698/oratorycouk/dtfocsxcbiqzf4dqirua/U6thFormLeaversLunch3.jpg","width":2200}])
We were pleased to hold our U6th Form 2021 Leavers’ Lunch today, Friday 28 May.
![The Oratory’s Corpus Christi Mass and Procession]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1622208382/oratorycouk/wyk8dhdmqefh18nm7kzf/DSC_0272.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1622208382/oratorycouk/wyk8dhdmqefh18nm7kzf/DSC_0272.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1622208382/oratorycouk/wyk8dhdmqefh18nm7kzf/DSC_0272.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1622208382/oratorycouk/wyk8dhdmqefh18nm7kzf/DSC_0272.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1622208382/oratorycouk/wyk8dhdmqefh18nm7kzf/DSC_0272.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1622208382/oratorycouk/wyk8dhdmqefh18nm7kzf/DSC_0272.jpg","width":2200}])
It was wonderful to be able to hold our annual Corpus Christi Mass and procession on Thursday 27 May.
![The Oratory Appoints its first Coeducational School Captains]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1622017034/oratorycouk/xmusdynki0kaqwpt5h9z/SchoolCaptains1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1622017034/oratorycouk/xmusdynki0kaqwpt5h9z/SchoolCaptains1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1622017034/oratorycouk/xmusdynki0kaqwpt5h9z/SchoolCaptains1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1622017034/oratorycouk/xmusdynki0kaqwpt5h9z/SchoolCaptains1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1622017034/oratorycouk/xmusdynki0kaqwpt5h9z/SchoolCaptains1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1622017034/oratorycouk/xmusdynki0kaqwpt5h9z/SchoolCaptains1.jpg","width":2200}])
Oratory history was made on 25 May 2021 with the appointment of its first coeducational School Captains.
![The Oratory Appoints New Housemaster for Norris House]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1621934102/oratorycouk/z31vsoymz6un2illt1mu/GibbonTJ.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1621934102/oratorycouk/z31vsoymz6un2illt1mu/GibbonTJ.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1621934102/oratorycouk/z31vsoymz6un2illt1mu/GibbonTJ.png","width":766}])
The Oratory is delighted to have appointed Mr Tom Gibbon from September 2021.
![1st and 2nd Form visit the Science Museum, London]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1621600164/oratorycouk/o35umokrvtyrdt0vpvuc/ScienceMuseum6.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1621600164/oratorycouk/o35umokrvtyrdt0vpvuc/ScienceMuseum6.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1621600164/oratorycouk/o35umokrvtyrdt0vpvuc/ScienceMuseum6.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1621600164/oratorycouk/o35umokrvtyrdt0vpvuc/ScienceMuseum6.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1621600164/oratorycouk/o35umokrvtyrdt0vpvuc/ScienceMuseum6.jpg","width":1600}])
1st and 2nd Form enjoyed their first science trip of the academic year on Thursday 21 May.
![Bob Tait from DRED UK's Drug Education Talk]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1621594238/oratorycouk/efrjcyi4jx2wqxfun9dk/BobTait_1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1621594238/oratorycouk/efrjcyi4jx2wqxfun9dk/BobTait_1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1621594238/oratorycouk/efrjcyi4jx2wqxfun9dk/BobTait_1.png","width":666}])
Bob Tait from DRED UK ran virtual sessions for 3rd - 6th Form.
![The Oratory Celebrates Mental Health Awareness Week]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1620983632/oratorycouk/la6wjxqqtt1vkd1w3een/PSHEKindnessWoodenArt.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1620983632/oratorycouk/la6wjxqqtt1vkd1w3een/PSHEKindnessWoodenArt.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1620983632/oratorycouk/la6wjxqqtt1vkd1w3een/PSHEKindnessWoodenArt.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1620983632/oratorycouk/la6wjxqqtt1vkd1w3een/PSHEKindnessWoodenArt.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1620983632/oratorycouk/la6wjxqqtt1vkd1w3een/PSHEKindnessWoodenArt.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1620983632/oratorycouk/la6wjxqqtt1vkd1w3een/PSHEKindnessWoodenArt.jpg","width":2048}])
We've been celebrating Mental Health Awareness Week 2021 this week. This year's theme is 'Nature'.
![Raghav Parkash's Loquitur Talk to L6th Form]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1620896104/oratorycouk/gwnrezgxpi1vozybemky/OORaghavParkash.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1620896104/oratorycouk/gwnrezgxpi1vozybemky/OORaghavParkash.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1620896104/oratorycouk/gwnrezgxpi1vozybemky/OORaghavParkash.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1620896104/oratorycouk/gwnrezgxpi1vozybemky/OORaghavParkash.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1620896104/oratorycouk/gwnrezgxpi1vozybemky/OORaghavParkash.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1620896104/oratorycouk/gwnrezgxpi1vozybemky/OORaghavParkash.jpg","width":2048}])
Life Coach, Raghav Parkash (OS 2004-08) delivers an excellent virtual talk to L6th Form.