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November 2022

  • 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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  • The Oratory School announces appointment of new Head Master

    Published 25/11/22
    The Oratory School is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Julian Murphy as its new Head Master. Dr Murphy, Head of Loughborough Amherst School in Leicestershire, will take over the running of the school from Joe Smith in September 2023.
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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • The Oratory is Awarded a 5-Star Food Hygiene Rating

    Published 17/11/22
    The Oratory is delighted to have been awarded a 5-star ("very good") Food Hygiene Rating by the Food Standards Agency.  The Food Standard Agency inspects businesses and schools to ensure food is safe, what it says it is, healthier a
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  • Oratory 2nd Form visit the London Science Museum

    Published 15/11/22
    On Monday 14 November, 2nd Form pupils began their day with an awe-inspiring trip around our world, viewing our magnificent blue planet, dotted with gossamer clouds and gleaming in sunlight, in mind-boggling 3D at the London Science Mu
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  • Oratory Drama watch Othello at Oxford Playhouse

    Published 14/11/22
    On Friday 11 November, Oratory 4th - 6th Form Drama pupils attended Frantic Assembly's production of Othello at Oxford Playhouse. Here's our Drama Captain Audrey Scorer's write-up of the night: "When we watched O
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  • Oratory CCF Recruit Field Weekend

    Published 14/11/22
    Just before half term, sixty of our 3rd Form Oratory CCF pupils attended their weekend out in the field at Dalton Barracks in Abingdon. The weekend covered building Basha shelters, cooking 24-hour rations, a night noise and movement exercis
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  • Remembrance Services at Oratory School and Woodcote War MemorialNew News Story

    Published 13/11/22
    A whole school Act of Remembrance Service took place at the school's War Memorial Garden on Armistice morning. This year, wreaths were laid on behalf of The Oratory School by Mr F. Gargent, a Governor at the school, the Head Master and Mr
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  • Geography's Biogeography Fieldwork at Studland Bay

    Published 11/11/22
    Earlier this term, 4th Form Geographers had an exciting opportunity for practical fieldwork at the beginning of their GCSE course. They spent a memorable day studying at Studland Bay in Dorset. Travelling across from Sandbanks on the Poole Harbour fe
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