John O'Toole and Gemma Rothwell from the Royal Society of Chemistry were present throughout to oversee and support the event. . resulting in a rich and diverse community with an international outlook. Living in Yales historic residential colleges, they formed a community of talented students from over 100 different nations world-wide. Oundle have been attending the convention for twelve years and the opportunity it gives for pupils and staff to keep up with the latest discoveries, Two pupils from Oundle School, Charlie Bowkett (15) and Samuel Ige (16) have been working in conjunction with Oundle Museum on a project about Sport at the School through the ages. The Arts also On Friday 24th February, pupils in Year Three at Laxton Junior School visited Flag Fen Archaeology Park just outside Peterborough as part of their studies on ancient settlements. The School is proud of being the largest DofE centre in Central As well as representing Cheshire and North of England at U16s, both were capped, Over February half term, twenty two Sixth formers from Oundle School took part in the 15th annual trip to the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) conference this year held in Washington DC. In the early stages of the competition, hosted at Catmose College in Oakham in January, two Oundle teams took part. The school's alumni - known as Old Oundelians - include renowned entrepreneurs, scientists, politicians, military figures and sportspeople. Our approach to environmental sustainability. Oundle has long been associated with the best of modern independent education, especially boarding. Lower Sixth former, Hetty Hodgson (17) commented, If asked to describe Max Stafford-Clark in one word, it would be legend. The pupils had all watched Maxs production of Crouch, Touch, Pause, Engage, Over the Easter holidays, a group of Oundle School pupils travelled to Geneva to visit CERN (The European Organization for Nuclear Research), a European research organization that operates the largest particle physics laboratory in the world. These scholarships are open to boys and girls, On the 13th April, 17 year old Freya Lygo, of Oundle School, Peterborough, and 20 more young competitors will face a challenging 36 hour assessment in the Quantock Hills in Somerset to determine which of them, selected from over 20,000 young people earning extracurricular qualifications with educational charity CVQO, can prove themselves worthy of the, The Oundle School Combined Cadet Force (CCF) Joint Service Adventure Training Alpine Skiing Development Camp (JSAT ASDC) has operated for the last eight years, and locates annually at Les Louerettes in Siviez-Nendaz, Switzerland: a location at 1,730m in the heart of one of the worlds greatest ski areas the Four Valleys with over, Master in Charge of Oxbridge applicants and Classics teacher, Tim Morrison commented, With Oxford and Cambridge both reporting a further rise in the number of applicants, competition for places was fiercer than ever. Share. Pupil, George Brettle (14) commented, We spent the first weekend with our French families who treated us to a variety of trips including visits to Disneyland, cycling or in, Five Prep Schools recently visited Oundle Schools SciTec to compete for the third annual Prep School Science Cup. Matthew gained a distinction in his viola DipABRSM. Oundle School is a public school (English independent day and boarding school) for pupils 11-18 situated in the market town of Oundle in Northamptonshire, England.. Over 525 competitors and staff from thirty-six different schools from as far afield as, In mid-May, Oundle School pupil, Mattie Lanni (13) competed and finished in second place at her first U14s International Grand Prix event in at Sentower Park, Opglabbeek in Belgium. 493 views. The Admissions department is run by Lorna Dolan, Director of Admissions, who has particular responsibility for Year 9 entry. The Great Hall Indeed it is becomingly increasingly difficult even to be offered an interview, with candidates being asked to sit a range of very, Paul Monaghan, Head of Car Engineering at Red Bull Racing, visited Oundle School recently to give a talk to pupils about the aerodynamics of a Formula One car and how one goes about designing such a complex machine in just four months. Hi my son has got offers from both Oundle School and Stowe School for year 9. Anna Van de Braak (17) was dominant in both of her singles events the Womens Junior 17 category and the Intermediate 3 with wins in both. from countries across the world as well as pupils from all corners of the UK, This stunning hallway Over the Christmas break, 47 joyous Oundle School footballers took part in a three-day, two-night tour of @mancity. Teacher of English - Maternity Cover. Oundle Bowling Club has something to offer players of all ages and abilities. Most of them had never been to China before, and had only studied the language for a couple of years and here they were jetting off for eleven days of sightseeing and, Oundle School pupil, Arinah Rizal (17) has successfully passed Dip ABRSM examinations, a QCF Level 4 (undergraduate examination) worth 90 credits towards a full Degree (equivalent to part 1 of a University course) and achieved a Diploma in Violin. The most recent development Oundle is a vibrant place where the fulfilment of each and every individual Thomas Kemp (U11 Captain), who, at just four years of age, started playing with the Jelly, Over one hundred elderly residents from Oundle town and surrounding villages, including visitors from local residential and nursing homes, were recently hosted by pupils from Oundle Schools Community Action department at their Grand Day Out. that will sustain them into adulthood. Pupils from Thomas Deacon Academy, Northampton Academy and Oundle School took part in what was a very successful inaugural event. The competition, This November saw the visit to the UK of Oundle Schools partner schools in the Comenius project, which is designed to share experience and knowledge of different countries between pupils and teachers. Oundle Peterborough Excursions during their nine day, An abundance of young children from prep and primary schools assembled at Oundle School for the Music departments inaugural Massed Musicians Day in mid-October. The theme of the holiday was Fiesta and activities were focused to suit this theme. Please let us know if you agree to all of these cookies. Hilarity ensues when the President and his aides desperately conspire to keep embezzled IMF loans, election rigging and general political unrest from, Founded in 1988, OSCAR Radio is an emblem of the talent and enthusiasm of Oundle School pupils. To the delight of both the young players and the watching cricket fans, Ashes-winning England Captain, Alastair Cook. Pupil, James Hunt (18) commented, Mr Vaughan, the England captain who reclaimed the Ashes after 18 years, fielded a range of questions from the audience. Formerly known as the British Educational Training and Technology Show, BETT is an annual showcase for the latest in educational technology, held in the ExCel Centre in London. The trainees come from all walks of life: newly graduated, mid-life career changers, from those with a bachelor's degree to those with a PhD and both home and international students ranging in age from 22 to 62 years old! Rebecca commented, With life-saving, Oundle School is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr Daniel Grewcock as Director of Sport from the start of the next academic year. Winchester College is a public school (fee-charging independent day and boarding school) in Winchester, Hampshire, England.It was founded by William of Wykeham in 1382 and has existed in its present location ever since. He was, In early February, two of Oundle Schools British Parliamentary debaters met with success in winning the Regional Final of the Cambridge Union Societys Competition for Schools held at Bedford School. +44 (0)1234 332500. reception@bedmod.co.uk individual sporting options. . The Hill School's tuition including boarding fee is $69,740 per annum. Pupils emerge from Oundle as decent, open-minded adults, ambitious Mr Bush arrived at Oundle in September 2005, following twelve years as Headmaster of Eastbourne College. Imperial College London and Swansea University and sets the benchmark The system allows networked staff to operate exactly as if they are in School and most have a Microsoft Surface computer. Oundle Road . Outside the Houses, Together these accommodate more than 1100 pupils, generally between the ages of 11 and 18. On 29th November, the Oundle School Combined Cadet Force RAF section were victorious at the Air Squadron Trophy Regional Competition held at RAF Cranwell. Many new plans, Over the summer, a group of pupils from Oundle School attended space camp in Orlando. THE OLD OUNDELIAN 2020-2021. Its excellent academic, leisure and boarding facilities and its vast open spaces makes this school ideal for our Academy programme. We were shown, Over the course of the Schools Community Action Field Weekend in mid-September, Oundle pupils were privileged to hear from a series of inspirational speakers. Oundle is a hidden gem. Trip organiser and History teacher, Ian Clark commented, Whereas in the past we have spent much time making concrete, David is a graduate of the MA Fine Art program at Chelsea College, London where his final show was listed as one of the ten best in the country by the former editor of Art Review. The exhibitions focus is on a how pupils artwork reflects and responds to their understanding of the world around them. The disciplines involved Swimming 200m, Fencing (a "one hit competition"), For two former Oundle School pupils, Sebastian Wilson Dyer Gough (who left Oundle School in 2008) and Sebastian Goodall (who left Oundle School in 2010), the year ahead is set to be a very memorable one. around Brownsea Island, to raise money for the work of International Needs in supporting street children in, In 2016, Oundle School once again ran the Big Gives Philanthropy in Schools programme, which aims to inspire the next generation of philanthropists. On the afternoon of Sunday 30th April, over 200 adults and children with physical disabilities and/or learning difficulties, together with their families and/or carers visited Oundle Schools Have a Go Day (HAGD) event which was hosted by over 150 pupils. Pastoral care On the first morning, the group headed to the Microcosm, where the models of all major installations at, In the last week of the Easter holidays, twenty-four pupils travelled with three members of staff to the Catalunya Tennis Resort in Spain where they received four hours of intensive tennis coaching each day over five days. Over the Easter holidays, sixteen Oundle cricketers, aged 15-18, will be touring Sri Lanka, where in addition to playing six matches against various school sides, they will also be visiting Foundation of Goodness, a charity whose mission is to empower the less privileged communities, bridging the gap between rural and urban opportunity in Sri Lanka. Find out what works well at OUNDLE SCHOOL from the people who know best. Social Support. Keep up to date with whats new in the Oundle School community. Deputy Housemaster & Tutor, New House; Enjoys the local community and the local walks around Town; Previously involved in Bedfordshire Youth Theatre and National Student Drama Festival, Tutor, Scott House; Musical Director, Rushden Town Band; Great lover of animals - dogs in particular, MSc Child and Adolescent Health; Loves dogs, has a dog Mabel who also supports pupil Mental Health provision; enjoys time spent raising family and with friends, MSc Applied Linguistics and Language Acquisition, University of Oxford; Chinese International A-Level Examiner; Fourth Form Duke of Edinburgh Group Leader, Leads Ogden Partnership aiming to increase community uptake in Physics post-16; Worked at the BBC before moving into Education; Loves Sport, particularly Squash, Tennis, Table Tennis and Football, Tutor, Grafton; Hockey and Netball Coach, Combined Cadet Force Instructor, First and Second Form Tutor, Scott House; Tennis Coach in the Summer Term; Bronze, Silver and Gold Duke of Edinburgh Group Leader, Studied General Nursing & Midwifery In Scotland; Enjoys the outdoors and walking dogs in Town; Has worked in Medical Companies, owned shops and been a housemistress and matron, Take a look at this short video as the Michaelmas Term saw Artist in Residence, Susan Atwill MA RCA, inspire our Art scholars and pupils to push beyond their existing knowledge and understanding of Art. From there, Over the October half term holidays, eleven pupils and two members of staff from Oundle School travelled to Buenos Aires on a ten day exchange trip. - Oundle School. The aim of the Benjamin Zephaniah Poetry Prize is to present new and captivating literary works to the world, propelling social change. This is the first Oundle crew to qualify for HRR since 2004, As part of Oundle Schools outreach programme with local Schools, just before the Easter break, on 27 March, a group of Year 3 and 4 pupils from Polebrook Primary School near Oundle visited Oundle Schools Science facility, SciTec, for an afternoon of science experiments. Oundle has long shown itself to be open to innovation and change, Academic Staff Vacancies Archives - Oundle School Academic Staff Vacancies Home Academic Staff Vacancies Imperial College London Outreach Fellow (2023-2025) Closing date: 30/01/2023 Mathematics and Physics Teacher Trainees Closing date: 31/05/2023 Modern Language Teacher Trainees Closing date: 31/05/2023 You may also be interested in. We use cookies to give you the best online experience. Please find Oundle School and Laxton Junior School Safeguarding Policy, Recruitment Policy and further relevant essential reading here. Age Range 10 - 15 Accommodation College Duration of Stay 15 Days / 14 Nights Courses start 2/16 July Wifi in most areas Location Apply to Grounds Maintenance jobs now hiring in Oundle on Indeed.com, the worlds largest job site. Pupil, Georgia Short (13) commented, This trip will be long remembered by those who went, In early December, audiences at Oundles Stahl Theatre were transported to the magical kingdom of Narnia (via a wardrobe! With 22 full-time staff focused on Estate Management, theres no shortage of opportunity to put conservation top of the agenda. The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Director of Studies, Ben Evans, Oundles 33rd Headmaster Charles Bush (HM 2005-15) Oundles Headmaster, Charles Bush is retiring this summer after forty years in education and ten years at the Schools helm. We believe that pastorally, a School is only as big as its smallest unit of care, and the House system is at the heart of life at Oundle. West Street The awards are voted for and decided by a team of, 15 current pupils and 60 former pupils formed an 80 strong volunteer group to run this years Olympic themed Oundle MENCAP holiday at Oundle School which celebrated its 30th year. You will receive a link to create a new password via email. 15. Two Oundle teams were among, 317Last week the UN Inspector came to town or did he?! Over the weekend of 25th-26th February, two teams of Oundle School pupils took part in two separate round the clock 24 hour non-stop swims to raise money for Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) and Bloodwise (a charity aimed at curing all forms of blood cancers). Representing the School were, The match was organised by Head of Girls Rugby, Grace Harbage and the choice of charity, as in previous years was obvious: The Thommy Purbrook General Scholarship Endowment Fund, in memory of keen rugby player, Thommy Purbrook. Oundle School, a loyal partner of Exsportise for residential summer courses, is a co-educational Senior Boarding and Day School. Oundle, United Kingdom. The tour included 3 The paths of Oundle are alive with Oundelians for the first time in 2023 as they move between morning lessons. PE8 4EF. A PERFECT STAY AND WONDERFUL LOCATION . Oundle STEM Potential is a multi-year programme of activities and support for young people in the East Midlands area working with schools in Kettering, Corby, Oundle and Peterborough. We use cookies to give you the best online experience. During the outdoor season which runs from the beginning of May until [] play a huge role in the life of Oundelians, with around 20 School, House and Our School is filled with wonderfully passionate and committed teaching and support staff who each offer a unique mixture of academic, pastoral and life experience to our pupils. They were invited to think about the current issue of what value the humanities have in our society today. This directory is not just composed of graduates of this school, as some of the famous people on this list didn't necessarily earn a degree from Oundle School. 476 Ages. there is a dedicated Health Centre where qualified nurses and School doctors older pupils to act as mentors to the younger ones. Sports Centre, housing a 50m pool, an 8-court sports hall, a fitness suite Oundle School Over 300,000 teachers in their NUT membership magazine, The Teacher, can, The 2012 Oundle Lecture held at Oundle School on 21 June was delivered by distinguished journalist and Old Oundelian, David Loyn, who addressed Lower Sixth Form pupils and other guests on the question Why Wont Politicians Learn the Lessons of History? Focusing on recent conflicts, Loyn said that he believes that the mistakes that have, On Sunday 6 May, the Oundle School Boat Club raced at Wallingford Regatta at Etons Dorney Lake, the Olympic rowing venue. Charles' primary responsibilities as Director of Studies include curricular planning, academic strategy, teaching and learning, advising the Head Master on academic appointments, line-managing Heads of Subjects, and co-ordinating the professional development of teaching staff. Oundelians are grounded and ambitious young people who go on to make their mark positively on the many communities to which they will belong throughout their lives. Mixed Type. A lunch was held in the new Pavilion for all the donors whose generosity had enabled the project, On Friday 1 May, 226 singers united with an orchestra of some 80 players under the batons of the legendary Howard Goodall (best known for his theme tunes for TV series such as QI, Mr Bean and The Vicar of Dibley), Angus Gibbon (Head of Strings at Oundle School), Martin Ratcliffe (Director of Music at, From 28th March to 14th April in the Easter holidays, Oundle School hosted the Oxford International British English Olympics (BEO), involving over 560 students and staff from South America.