This week's Forte gathering was held by our Headmaster, Mr Middleton, and Senior Deputy Head, Mr Lane. Both were delighted to be able to meet with this week's winners and congratulate them on their efforts and achievements. Our winners were selected because they exhibited Forte virtues or values...
Charlotte (U6th)
For her excellent video explaining the Twin Paradox.
Mia (L6th), Sienna (L6th), Sofija (L6th)
For delivering an outstanding series of assemblies on diversity in science.
Annabelle (2nd)
For being selected to Trial for Wolves Girls Football Academy. Huge achievement Annabelle, we are really excited to see where your Footballing opportunities take you. Keep working hard and best of luck!
Thomas (1st)
Thomas qualified for the British Schools Biathlon Championships at Bath on Saturday 22nd March 2024. Thomas improved his swimming time and he ran really well too with an excellent sprint finish. Thomas finished 6th overall in this competition which is a fantastic achievement. Thomas continues to improve and really enjoys the opportunity to represent Oswestry School.
Charlotte (2nd)
Charlotte qualified for the British Schools Biathlon Championships at Bath Charlotte swam really well and ran well too. Charlotte enjoyed the experience and was extremely proud to have the opportunity to represent Oswestry School.
Verity (1st)
Verity qualified and competed at the British Biathlon Schools finals on Sunday 23rd March in Bath. Verity swam well and also ran well and thoroughly enjoyed this opportunity to represent Oswestry School.
Zeya (4th)
For a high standard of work across the year when it comes to expanding her lexicon. She applies the strategic approach to vocabulary acquisition covered at the beginning of the year consistently, independently and effectively with pleasing results.
Harris (U6th)
For his contribution to the end-of-term video, Harris was a complete professional and worked with Mr Middlton brilliantly during filming. He is a confident presenter and the Oswestry School football social media page is flourishing. So much so that the school was recently shortlisted for the #schoolstoryawards best student-told story award, with Harris and the football page team being nominated for their efforts to highlight the football team's progress during the school year. Well done!
Edward (2nd)
For being resilient and attending a full week of Games/P.E lessons for the first time ever. You have already developed so many fundamental skills, like throwing, catching, running and jumping. We are so proud of you. Keep it up!
Rory (3rd)
Rory went above and beyond with his LGBTQ+ presentation to the lower school. He really did a fantastic job.
This year, with the launch of the 2030 Strategic Plan- Forte - pupils will be recognised for embodying and demonstrating the school’s Values and Virtues. Underpinning all aspects of school life, Oswestry School’s Values and Virtues are central to our school’s vision and ethos, empowering pupils in their Oswestry journey and enabling all individuals to excel and find their forte.
Our Values are what we believe in; things that we hold as important and core to who we are. Oswestry School’s Values are deeply rooted and serve as a firm foundation for positive wellbeing, character development and contribution to society. Our Values are: Flourishment; Opportunity; Responsibility; Trust; Empathy.
Our Virtues represent a range of skill sets that can be experienced, developed and mastered here at Oswestry School. They are behaviours, character strengths, attitudes and mindsets that enable pupils to thrive at school and flourish in life. Our Virtues encourage pupils to be: Analytical; Collaborative; Independent; Innovative; Proactive; Resilient.
