![The Oratory is a 'Top 100 Senior School' in The Cricketer Schools Guide 2021]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1606400688/oratorycouk/qmai0j5ckgyqktquuzgd/TheCricketerSchoolsGuide20212.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1606400688/oratorycouk/qmai0j5ckgyqktquuzgd/TheCricketerSchoolsGuide20212.jpg","width":428}])
The Oratory is proud to be included in The Cricketer Schools Guide 2021's 'Top 100 senior schools'.
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![Red Wednesday 2020: Stand up for Faith and Freedom]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1606400184/oratorycouk/l4eh8hlni0ywqy0whbzx/RedWednesdayHouse_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1606400184/oratorycouk/l4eh8hlni0ywqy0whbzx/RedWednesdayHouse_1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1606400184/oratorycouk/l4eh8hlni0ywqy0whbzx/RedWednesdayHouse_1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1606400184/oratorycouk/l4eh8hlni0ywqy0whbzx/RedWednesdayHouse_1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1606400184/oratorycouk/l4eh8hlni0ywqy0whbzx/RedWednesdayHouse_1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1606400184/oratorycouk/l4eh8hlni0ywqy0whbzx/RedWednesdayHouse_1.jpg","width":2048}])
Red Wednesday allows us to show our support of those who are being persecuted for their faith.
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The recycling scheme focuses on laptops, tablets and mobile phones.
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This week’s virtual Loquitur talk was delivered by Pete Kinross, an epidemiologist from Sweden.
![Geographical Association Lectures for 6th Form]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1606142028/oratorycouk/pxpuuft1cuifbs9nxyt9/GALectures.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1606142028/oratorycouk/pxpuuft1cuifbs9nxyt9/GALectures.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1606142028/oratorycouk/pxpuuft1cuifbs9nxyt9/GALectures.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1606142028/oratorycouk/pxpuuft1cuifbs9nxyt9/GALectures.jpg","width":832}])
6th Form pupils have enjoyed lectures through our Geographical Association membership this term.
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The theme for Anti-Bullying Week 2020 is: United Against Bullying.
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As part of the Loquitur Programme, Old Oratorian, Nkumbe Ekaney QC (OS 1984-86) gave us virtual talk.
![Upcoming 6th Form Drama]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1605272189/oratorycouk/oajeamm0m98fvalpwl8r/TheImportanceofBeingEarnestPlayPoster.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1605272189/oratorycouk/oajeamm0m98fvalpwl8r/TheImportanceofBeingEarnestPlayPoster.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1605272189/oratorycouk/oajeamm0m98fvalpwl8r/TheImportanceofBeingEarnestPlayPoster.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1605272189/oratorycouk/oajeamm0m98fvalpwl8r/TheImportanceofBeingEarnestPlayPoster.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1605272189/oratorycouk/oajeamm0m98fvalpwl8r/TheImportanceofBeingEarnestPlayPoster.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1605272189/oratorycouk/oajeamm0m98fvalpwl8r/TheImportanceofBeingEarnestPlayPoster.jpg","width":1654}])
We are starting to get excited about the upcoming production of The Importance of Being Earnest.
![Remembrance]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1605265490/oratorycouk/eajpqu7p83dqgz5xj8aq/124948701_2878338249115059_5516424966945229749_n.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1605265490/oratorycouk/eajpqu7p83dqgz5xj8aq/124948701_2878338249115059_5516424966945229749_n.jpg","width":270}])
A pared back but extremely poignant Act of Remembrance at the CCF Memorial.
![Latest LAMDA Exam Results]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1604926477/oratorycouk/ypwqupf3gky62pychbxb/1200-skd283128sdc-comedy-and-tragedy-masks.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1604926477/oratorycouk/ypwqupf3gky62pychbxb/1200-skd283128sdc-comedy-and-tragedy-masks.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1604926477/oratorycouk/ypwqupf3gky62pychbxb/1200-skd283128sdc-comedy-and-tragedy-masks.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1604926477/oratorycouk/ypwqupf3gky62pychbxb/1200-skd283128sdc-comedy-and-tragedy-masks.jpg","width":1200}])
Congratulations to the following pupils on their excellent LAMDA exam results...
![Remembrance Sunday Events]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1605001509/oratorycouk/fvjchgljc2ftnq4qrigv/RemembranceSunday6.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1605001509/oratorycouk/fvjchgljc2ftnq4qrigv/RemembranceSunday6.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1605001509/oratorycouk/fvjchgljc2ftnq4qrigv/RemembranceSunday6.jpg","width":711}])
Major Scott Bosher laid a wreath on behalf of the school during the Woodcote Remembrance Service.
![The ‘Oratory Family’ at its best]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1604923124/oratorycouk/eesq3xxbdybv5vymppdd/ElsieOOs.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1604923124/oratorycouk/eesq3xxbdybv5vymppdd/ElsieOOs.jpg","width":441}])
On Thursday 5 November, two of our sixth formers began making phone calls to Old Oratorians.
![Oratory Life Videos Launched]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1603113605/oratorycouk/arueurmg7pwd91p83ztq/PupilsVideos.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1603113605/oratorycouk/arueurmg7pwd91p83ztq/PupilsVideos.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1603113605/oratorycouk/arueurmg7pwd91p83ztq/PupilsVideos.jpg","width":716}])
The Oratory has launched a series of videos featuring pupil interviews and Oratory life.
![New School Prefects for Academic Year 2020-21]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1602849117/oratorycouk/xxfbmierxcldeebgm3a8/Prefects1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1602849117/oratorycouk/xxfbmierxcldeebgm3a8/Prefects1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1602849117/oratorycouk/xxfbmierxcldeebgm3a8/Prefects1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1602849117/oratorycouk/xxfbmierxcldeebgm3a8/Prefects1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1602849117/oratorycouk/xxfbmierxcldeebgm3a8/Prefects1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1602849117/oratorycouk/xxfbmierxcldeebgm3a8/Prefects1.jpg","width":2144}])
Meet our School Prefects (U6th Form) for the academic year 2020-2021.
![OOs' Produce & Direct First New Play in London’s West End since Lockdown]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1602845136/oratorycouk/nmbmnlyvnwzlrtjqc1wi/PrivatePeacefulPhoto2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1602845136/oratorycouk/nmbmnlyvnwzlrtjqc1wi/PrivatePeacefulPhoto2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1602845136/oratorycouk/nmbmnlyvnwzlrtjqc1wi/PrivatePeacefulPhoto2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1602845136/oratorycouk/nmbmnlyvnwzlrtjqc1wi/PrivatePeacefulPhoto2.jpg","width":1069}])
Maple and Knott produce and direct the first new play in London’s West End since lockdown.
![A Feast for our Founder, St John Henry Newman]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1602508631/oratorycouk/pqkqheesgdsdiaizk56f/DSC_0662.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1602508631/oratorycouk/pqkqheesgdsdiaizk56f/DSC_0662.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1602508631/oratorycouk/pqkqheesgdsdiaizk56f/DSC_0662.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1602508631/oratorycouk/pqkqheesgdsdiaizk56f/DSC_0662.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1602508631/oratorycouk/pqkqheesgdsdiaizk56f/DSC_0662.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1602508631/oratorycouk/pqkqheesgdsdiaizk56f/DSC_0662.jpg","width":2200}])
Friday 9 October marked a great annual feast for our founder, St John Henry Newman.
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Five weeks ago we welcomed the pioneer girls into The Oratory family.
![The Sky's the Limit: A 6th Form Talk]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1602103633/oratorycouk/a94w5z9gldujoqos0tyx/SkystheLimitTalk1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1602103633/oratorycouk/a94w5z9gldujoqos0tyx/SkystheLimitTalk1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1602103633/oratorycouk/a94w5z9gldujoqos0tyx/SkystheLimitTalk1.jpg","width":640}])
A 6th Form talk by Old Oratorian Steve Noujaim (OS 1974-79) took place on Tuesday.
![Old Oratorian’s daughter becomes Oratory Pioneer Girl]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1601556899/oratorycouk/txx8wpoaoyejnkdnnjrd/DSC_1345.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1601556899/oratorycouk/txx8wpoaoyejnkdnnjrd/DSC_1345.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1601556899/oratorycouk/txx8wpoaoyejnkdnnjrd/DSC_1345.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1601556899/oratorycouk/txx8wpoaoyejnkdnnjrd/DSC_1345.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1601556899/oratorycouk/txx8wpoaoyejnkdnnjrd/DSC_1345.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1601556899/oratorycouk/txx8wpoaoyejnkdnnjrd/DSC_1345.jpg","width":2144}])
The Oratory is delighted to welcome the first daughter of an Old Oratorian to Wootten House.
![The Oratory School Virtual Tour]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1601373140/oratorycouk/xmlrr2banby3cuulitgv/OSTOURMAPPICTURE.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1601373140/oratorycouk/xmlrr2banby3cuulitgv/OSTOURMAPPICTURE.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1601373140/oratorycouk/xmlrr2banby3cuulitgv/OSTOURMAPPICTURE.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1601373140/oratorycouk/xmlrr2banby3cuulitgv/OSTOURMAPPICTURE.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1601373140/oratorycouk/xmlrr2banby3cuulitgv/OSTOURMAPPICTURE.jpg","width":1219}])
The Oratory School launches a Virtual Tour map and videos from key areas around the school.