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...
Noah (2nd)
Noah gave an outstanding performance at a gala in Hinckley last weekend. He did absolutely brilliantly, competing in 10 events, winning 8 gold and 2 silver medals.
Gigie (5th)
For an excellent effort at the Shropshire County Secondary School Gala, achieving a gold medal in 100 m backstroke
and 100 m front crawl.
Isaac (4th)
For an excellent effort at the Shropshire County Secondary School Gala, achieving a silver medal in 100 m butterfly.
Annamaria (L6th)
For an excellent effort at the Shropshire County Secondary School Gala, achieving a bronze medal in 100 m butterfly.
Harry (4th)
Congratulations to Harry who was crowned Shropshire County Champion in the 400m, flying the flag for Oswestry School
and running extremely well against the very best athletes in the region.
Hector (1st)
Hector has shown a huge amount of resilience this term, overcoming obstacles that would have previously been insurmountable.
He should feel really proud of himself.
Yuji (4th)
Following constructive criticism at a recent parents' evening, Yuji has demonstrated a genuine transformation in physics class.
He has been attentive and hard-working, as well as extremely helpful with equipment and resources. Such a positive response
to challenging feedback is highly admirable. Long may this continue.
Thaen (L6th)
Thaen came on Friday afternoon with a friend to paint the set for the KS1 show. He took it very seriously, did an initial sketch, which he then had to completely change due to my instruction, and started to paint. The end of community action time came and went, and after a while he came to tell me he would finish next week. I was a little panicked and pointed out the show was on Monday and without hesitation Thaen offered to stay late, give up his free time, and finish. He did a brilliant Job, the set looked wonderful. However, I was most impressed with his generosity of time and his proactiveness.
Verity (1st), Isabelle (1st)
Isabelle and Verity ran a 5km Mud Race for Life in aid of Cancer Research. The girls between them raised over £900 on a day that collectively raised £180,000. Both got very wet and muddy and thoroughly enjoyed being part of an event that raised much needed money for such a worthwhile cause.
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.
