INSIGHT is the name of our new secure online parent and student portal. It is now live for parents and students to use. The site will provide parents with online access to a range of student specific information. This will include;
Student details
Details of homework with deadlines and a record that it has been handed in
A student’s timetable and teachers
A record of positive and negative behaviours
An attendance summary
Assessment grades and termly reports
Parental contact details with an update facility
An online system for booking meetings at parent evenings (more…)
Following the recent Post 16 Opportunities Evening students in year 11 should be planning their choices for continuing their education after their final year at Oathall. Advice and information about colleges, qualifications, apprenticeships and the application process are all available under the work related learning section.
Students are advised to check courses and entry requirements on the colleges’ websites as their prospectuses may already be out of date with the new A levels being introduced over the next three years.
The deadline for all applications is Monday 24 November 2014. All applications must be brought to Ms Hart in the Careers Office. (The exceptions being St Paul’s and Collyer’s.) If you are unsure about anything connected with this process please speak to Ms Hart.
Following on from the successful Year 6 induction day we will be holding a Y6 Parents’ Evening on Tuesday 8 July at 6.30pm in the hall. The evening includes an introductory talk by Headteacher, Mr Edward Rodriguez followed by an opportunity to meet group tutors and Year 7 Year Leader, Mr Andrew Wright.
Class of 2014 Oathall students received graduation certificates in front of family, friends and representatives from the local community at the first ever Oathall Graduation Evening on Thursday 8 May.
From left to right: Headteacher Mr Rodriguez, Deputy Head Boy James Habineza, Head Girl Shannon King, Year Leader Mr Wright, Peter Waterfield, Nile Jones Head Boy and Keris Self Deputy Head Girl.
Mr Wright, Year leader created the ‘Oathall Challenge’ scheme for students in his year group to provide a way of celebrating and recognising students who showed commitment to the core values of the college, above and beyond academic achievement. To succeed at the challenge, students through years 10 and 11 had to demonstrate acceptable levels of punctuality, attendance and behaviour as well as taking part in activities such as prefecting, mentoring younger students, helping out at school events and organising their own charity function.
The keynote speaker at the event was Mr Peter Waterfield, British Diver and Olympic Silver medallist 2004. Addressing the audience he gave an inspiring speech about dedication to the task and personal achievement. Afterwards he said:
“I am simply amazed at how committed the students here are; taking part in and leading extra-curricular activities and in supporting their school.”
The next meeting of OPTA will be held on Thursday 21st November 2013 in the LRC (main building next to the Library) from 7pm-8.30pm. This meeting is the annual general meeting and is open to all parents; if you would like to help, comment or contribute in any way, but cannot attend, please send an email to [email protected].
Verity Brown, our current Chair of OPTA will be stepping down at this meeting so if you are interested in becoming Chair please come to the meeting or send an email expressing your interest. These FAQ’s might help you to decide that you’d like to become the Chair.
Oathall’s busy Parent Teacher Association (orOPTA) is a friendly and enthusiastic group of people with a desire to contribute positively to school life.
We aim to encourage positive relationships and communication between parents and teachers, tackling the wellbeing of the school and the welfare and development of our children together.
Like other PTAs we fundraise for those extra things that the school budget cannot cater for whilst strengthening the school community through social events and activities.
