Many of us will be familiar with the term ‘Preparatory school’, but what exactly is a prep school and how do children benefit? What is a Prep school? Traditionally, Preparatory or ‘prep’ schools are independent schools that educate children from the age of 8-13. At The Oratory Prep School, we educate children from ages 2-13…
As part of their ‘Up, Up and Away’ thematic topic, Year 2 were delighted to invite Squadron leader Ben ‘Mac’ MacGillivray to talk about the highs, lows and all it takes to be a pilot in the RAF. The children were stunned to learn about how many years it takes to become a pilot, how…
“OPS is very clear about both who it is and where it’s going. It prepares children for a rapidly changing future by rooting them in school tradition while giving them the confidence to try new ways of thinking, doing and being. The fabulous rural setting, friendly atmosphere and dedicated teaching body makes a solid choice…
The quality of a child’s education undoubtedly has a lasting impact on the rest of their life. But how important are their first three years at school? A child’s early years are the foundation for their future development, providing a strong base for lifelong learning abilities, including cognitive and social development. The quality of a…
Congratulations to one of our recent Alumni, Tom, who has been selected to be part of the London Irish Rugby Developing Player Programme (DPP). The aim of the programme is to engage with players aged 14-16 and support their development. Tom, who attended The OPS from 2016 – 2022 and was Head Boy in his…
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What a fantastic number of entries we had for this year’s Christmas Card Competition! Our judges, Kerry and Hannah, had a great time looking at all the fabulous designs and found it very hard to narrow down but the winners and runner-ups are as follows: Nursery – Katie R and George A Reception – Eliot F and Georgia M Year 1 –…
Today, we welcomed British Paralympic swimmer, Stephanie Millward, into school to talk to our Reception – Year 8 pupils. Stephanie gave an inspiring talk about her incredible swimming career, which began at the age of 4, as she pursed her dream of competing in the 2000 Summer Olympics. At the age of 17, Stephanie was…
Thanks to the generosity of The Oratory Prep School community, this year’s Harvest collection, equating to 294kgs, was donated to ReadiFood, Reading’s Food Bank. Following the school’s annual Harvest Festival in October, a wide range of items kindly donated by parents, pupils and staff were passed on to ReadiFood, an independent Food Bank providing food…
Each year, we choose STEAM Ambassadors who work closely with the Science department to help maintain the high standards of teaching and practical work completed in lessons. The STEAM Ambassador is the student voice, a bridge between pupil and Science teacher. They are involved in planning, presenting, and running STEAM Challenges, assemblies, and competitions throughout…
