Enriching Our Community At The Oratory Prep School, we pride ourselves on fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and diverse community that enriches the experiences of every pupil. One of our proudest traditions is our longstanding history of hosting Spanish pupils – a relationship that has flourished for decades and continues to thrive today. In September 2024,…
OPS Pupils Shine in Prestigious Prep School Lions Football Squads At The Oratory Prep School we are immensely proud of the strong sporting culture that thrives within our community. A shining example of this is the recent selection of six of our talented pupils to join the prestigious Prep School Lions Football Squads, highlighting our…
Why Start Your Child’s Educational Journey at The Oratory Prep School? The beginning of your child’s education at the right school is a key decision for any parent. At The Oratory Prep School, we believe in offering the best possible start in our Reception Year Group. Our upcoming Open Morning on Friday 29th November is…
This morning we held our Founder’s Day Mass. St John Henry Newman founded our school and every year on 9th October we celebrate the date that marks his conversion to Catholicism in 1845. Five years ago he was canonised as a saint by Pope Francis. Today Fr Macnab told our pupils about the difference of…
Year 4’s Exciting Exploration at the Earth Trust! What a day our Year 4 students had on Thursday 3rd October, during their trip to the Earth Trust in Little Wittenham! As part of their half-term theme, Power and Principles, they dove deep into a fascinating study of Rivers and the Romans. Their adventure began by…
Every year our Senior Production is a feast for the eyes and we have no doubt that this year will be the same. This term we will be putting on a production of “Aladdin” and Mrs Meldon, English and Drama Teacher, will be directing our Year 5 – 8 pupils. Although, she says that her…
We are thrilled to announce that The Oratory Prep School has been commended for our outstanding Learning Support Provision in the prestigious Muddy Stilettos Schools Awards 2024! This recognition is a testament to our unwavering commitment to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment for all our pupils. Since the arrival of our Headmaster, Mr….
Choosing the right school for your child is a significant decision that requires substantial research. School open events offer an invaluable opportunity to explore the environment, meet educators, and gain insights into the school’s culture. In this guide, we provide you with an overview of things to look out for at a school open day…
Education Dictionary for Parents and Guardians As you navigate your child’s education, you will likely encounter complex language, specialist terms, and one too many acronyms! As parents and guardians, you want to be fully informed in order to best support your child, but this can be daunting when you are unfamiliar with the language used…
As we stand of the brink of our first LAMDA examinations of the 2023/24 academic year, I’m reflecting on what the children have learnt and the benefits of our lessons. It’s true that every child gains from the experience of going onstage and performing to an audience, or in this case, an Examiner. Some thrive…
