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March 2023

  • The Oratory Choral Day with Alexander L’Estrange

    Published 23/03/23
    We were privileged to have the celebrated composer and choral workshop leader Alexander L’Estrange at The Oratory on Tuesday 21 March. He led a group of over 150 pupils from a range of local schools, and our own 1st Form, in a wonderful wo
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  • 4th Form Physics Experience at iFLY and Hollywood Bowl

    Published 22/03/23
    On Thursday 16 March 70 enthusiastic 4th Form pupils and seven intrepid staff members set off to Basingstoke for a day of fun and Physics as our British Science Week events continued. At iFLY, they were able to feel the unforgettabl
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  • Oratory Drama's Partnership Day with Langtree and Gillotts Schools

    Published 20/03/23
    On Friday 17 March, The Oratory held a Drama Partnership Day with pupils from neighbouring secondary schools, Langtree in Woodcote and Gillotts in Henley. Guided by prominent theatre practitioners from Paperbirds, Frantic Assembly and Trestle
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  • The Oratory's CCF RAF Section Field Weekend

    Published 16/03/23
    RAF Duxford On Saturday 11 March, our Oratory CCF RAF section visited the Imperial War Museum in Duxford along with other air cadets. They were taken on a tour through many displays, such as conservation in action, where the aircraft is curre
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  • The Oratory BSW23 Lecture to Local Primary Schools

    Published 15/03/23
    On Tuesday 14 March, The Oratory School in South Oxfordshire welcomed over 100 local primary school pupils and staff from Englefield, Caversham Park, Goring and Woodcote Primary Schools to an interactive lecture on 'Bee Buzziness' in celebrat
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  • The Oratory CCF Royal Navy Section visit HMS Collingwood

    Published 13/03/23
    Last month, pupils in the Oratory CCF Royal Navy section travelled to HMS Collingwood, the Royal Navy’s largest training establishment, to tackle the Base’s Low-Ropes challenge. The Low-Ropes course is a familiar part of nava
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  • The Oratory Celebrates British Science Week 2023

    Published 13/03/23
    Today is the start of Science Week at The Oratory and we have an exciting, action-packed week of science themed events ahead of us for both pupils and staff! Tomorrow we welcome over 100 local primary school pupils and staff to an intera
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  • The Oratory Careers Fair: Friday 12 May

    Published 09/03/23
    The Oratory will be hosting its annual Careers Fair on Friday 12 May, 6.30pm–8.30pm in The Oratory Sports Centre. This is one of the most important events for our 16-18 year-old Oratory pupils as it provides an excellent opportunity f
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  • The Oratory joins AEGIS

    Published 08/03/23
    The Oratory is delighted to have become a member of AEGIS, the 'Association for the Education and Guardianship of International Students'. This move further demonstrates the school’s commitment to the safe guardianship of our inter
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  • International Women's Day at The Oratory

    Published 08/03/23
    Celebrations to mark International Women's Day began early on Wednesday 8 March with the arrival of some delicious IWD themed cupcakes, which were distributed to pupils and staff. Throughout the day, pupils will focus on female digit
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  • The Oratory Celebrates National Careers Week 2023

    Published 06/03/23
    In celebration of National Careers Week, all Oratory Pupils will be exploring their options and learning more about the vast career opportunities available to them: 1st & 2nd Form 1st and 2nd Form pupils have all received a workbook to s
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  • Oratory English 1st Form's World Book Day Debate

    Published 06/03/23
    On Friday morning, Mrs O'Sullivan's Oratory English 1st Form class invited Miss Smith’s Oratory English 1st Form to join a debate on Michael Morpurgo’s 'Private Peaceful', which they are all studying this term. M
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March 2023

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