Oakgrove School

Students and staff at Oakgrove School were thrilled today with another successful year of
exceptional GCSE results.
Applauding these excellent outcomes, Oakgrove Headteacher Nicola Irwin-Morris said:
“We are delighted with the achievements of every one of our students, they fully deserve the
success they are celebrating today. Their dedication, together with the support of their families and
the commitment of our exceptional staff create a culture of aspiration and achievement that will
inspire our other young people at the school.
“These results will open doors to many exciting opportunities, enabling students to progress
confidently to their chosen sixth forms, colleges, apprenticeships and training programmes.
“We wish all our students every success as they take the next steps in their educational and career
journeys.”

Oakgrove’s students have achieved another impressive set of A Level results, with high levels of grades across a wide range of subjects and an increase of 5% in grades A* to B.

Many students have secured places at their first-choice universities, while others are progressing to apprenticeships, employment and specialist training programmes.

Standout performances were seen across the curriculum, with students achieving top grades in subjects including Mathematics, Sciences, English and Humanities.

Commending the students for the determination and commitment that has led to these exceptional results, Oakgrove’s Headteacher, Nicola Irwin-Morris, said:
“Every student should take great pride in their individual outcomes and the progress they have made during their time at Oakgrove School.
“Today is an opportunity to recognise not only academic achievement, but also the character, commitment and perseverance our students have shown throughout their studies. We are equally grateful to our dedicated teaching and support staff, whose expertise, encouragement and unwavering support have helped students realise their potential and prepare for the opportunities ahead.
“We wish all our students every success and happiness as they embark on the next stage of their journey.”

Don’t forget that, even during school holidays, our students can show their shrimPy cards at the following retailers in exchange for a free period pack:
🩷Waitrose at Oakgrove
💚Tesco at Kingston
💛Boots at Kingston
💜Co-op Monkston Park
🧡Co-op Tansfield Lane

Daniel in Year 8 has a compelling book recommendation that might just turn you into a regular reader.
Reviewing Stuck on Earth by David Klass, Daniel says it is so good because it is about an alien controlling a human and deciding whether or not to destroy the earth. In fact, this gripping sci-fi story was the first ever book that Daniel was consistently reading.
If you are looking for an engaging story to kickstart your reading routine, this could be the perfect choice.

Eamon in Year 9 has a brilliant book recommendation for anyone who loves a gripping mystery.
Reviewing Five Survive by Holly Jackson, Eamon describes it as an amazing thriller book with a plot that will keep you on your toes. Eamon particularly loved the main character and how she relates to the fast-paced plot.
If you are looking for a suspenseful page-turner that you cannot put down, this comes highly recommended by one of our students.

A massive congratulations to the 71 Year 9 pupils who completed their Bronze DofE Qualifying expedition last weekend.

The trip kicked off in style with a special shout-out from Greg James on BBC Radio 1, setting a fantastic tone for two days of brilliant teamwork in the sunshine. From navigating the route to cooking pasta at the campsite, everyone showed incredible resilience and support for one another.

Pupils are reminded to check their emails, complete their final sections and upload all outstanding evidence to finish the award.

The Duke of Edinburgh's Award

The energy was unmatched for one of the absolute best days of the school calendar. From intense dodgeball matches and chaotic spacehopper races to the classic sack race, sprinting and high jumps, our students gave it their all.

The vibes were brilliant all day with everyone proudly representing their house colours. The sidelines were a sea of vibrant facepaint, tutus and ribbons as students cheered each other on.

Thank you to everyone who took part and made the day such a memorable success.

Celebrating the vibrant diversity that makes our community so special. Our students and staff came together to share their heritage through traditional dress, music, food and storytelling.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to making this day a brilliant showcase of our school’s rich cultural tapestry. You’ll be able to read the full write-up in our next newsletter.

The Sixth Form embraced the challenge of raising the most money possible for our chosen charities. Through car washes, bake sales, penalty shootouts, movie nights, ice cream sales, and many other creative fundraising activities, students worked tirelessly throughout the week to get as many donations as possible. Their commitment, enthusiasm and hard work made a real difference and resulted in a fantastic fundraising achievement of £2005.02 for Macmillan Cancer Support and Cancer Research UK. Whether you took part in the challenges, volunteered your time, or donated to the events held, your support made a real difference., thank you.

Macmillan Cancer Support Cancer Research UK

Hamdan in Year 7 has a brilliant book recommendation for anyone looking for their next read.
Reviewing Safiyyah’s War by Hiba Noor Khan, Hamdan describes it as a really adventurous and exciting book that keeps you interested the whole way through. If you enjoy a story with a main character who can be a bit mischievous at times, this comes highly recommended.
Thank you to Hamdan for sharing such a great recommendation with our school community.

Hiba Noor Khan