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    • Old Oratorians play Reading Abbey in a Charity Rugby Match

      Published 06/01/23
      The Old Oratorian XV, affectionately known as 'The Cardinals', were back in action over the Christmas break against Reading Abbey. With over 25 former pupils with leavers ranging from 2008 to 2022, it was a great occasion with the game b
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    • Oratory Musicians gain places in National Youth Training Choir

      Published 04/01/23
      We are delighted to announce that three of our Oratory musicians, T. Smith, O. Rae and A. Donnai-Jessop, have been given places in the National Youth Training Choir, following a rigorous audition process. The National Youth Training
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    • Oratory Pupils' Final Dinner Service Charity Fundraiser at Pavilion Foods

      Published 20/12/22
      During the last week of Michaelmas term, Oratory pupils had the opportunity to host a ‘Final Dinner Service Class Charity Fundraiser’ as a grand finale to their cookery lessons at Pavilion Foods in Henley. The event involved 
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    • The Oratory's Development & Alumni Office Launches 'The Oratorian Spirit'

      Published 14/12/22
      The Oratory's Development & Alumni Relations Office has launched 'The Oratorian Spirit', a bespoke premium London Dry Gin that has been created in collaboration with multi-award winning Hawkridge Distillers in nearby Ne
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    • The Oratory's 1st XI Hockey Team win Berkshire League for Second Year Running

      Published 13/12/22
      The Oratory is delighted to announce that its 1st XI Hockey Team has secured the Berkshire Hockey League title for 2022, having previously won the title in 2021 during their first ever competitive season. The Berkshire Hockey League consists of 7
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    • A Level Art Trip to Tate Britain, LondonNew News Story

      Published 02/12/22
      Last Tuesday, L6th Form A-Level artists visited Tate Britain. Pupils had the opportunity to visit and record from the permanent collection of Art as well as explore The Procession by British sculptor and contemporary visual artist Hew
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    • Oratory 1st and 2nd Form watch ‘A Christmas Carol’ at Reading Rep Theatre

      Published 02/12/22
      On Wednesday 30 November the junior school pupils got into the Christmas spirit a little early and attended the Reading Rep production of A Christmas Carol. Adapted into a uniquely Reading setting by Beth Flintoff, the pupils discovered a w
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    • Oratory Uniform Supplier aims to become UK's Most Sustainable Clothing Retailer

      Published 30/11/22
      The Oratory is proud to be working with SchoolBlazer, an ethical and sustainable uniform and sportswear supplier which is now aiming to become the most sustainable clothing retailer in the UK. To do this, SchoolBlazer have identified some core i
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    • Oratory Music's St Cecilia-tide Concert

      Published 27/11/22
      Oratory Music's St Cecilia-tide Concert took place last Thursday 24 November and, as always, was one of the highlights of both the musical and school year. This year the Schola Cantorum performed Vivaldi’s much-loved Gloria, along with a
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    • Old Oratorians 55th School Reunion

      Published 21/11/22
      We were delighted to welcome 19 Old Oratorians for their 55th School Reunion on Sunday. The group, who were pupils at the Oratory School in the late 1960s, were able to celebrate Mass at the Old Chapel with Fr. Rocks, before being taken on a tou
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    • GCSE Geographers' Fieldtrip to Portsmouth

      Published 21/11/22
      During November our 5th Form GCSE Geographers went on a Human Geography Fieldtrip to Gunwharf Quays and the Spinnaker tower in Portsmouth. From militarism to consumerism, they evaluated the huge redevelopment and urban regeneration str
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    • The Oratory marks Anti-Bullying Week

      Published 18/11/22
      This year's Anti-Bullying Week at The Oratory began with a talk from Oratory Chaplain Fr Rocks, who invited us all to think about what we can do to 'Reach out' (the campaign theme for this year) and make bullying history. Tutor groups
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