This week's Forte gathering was held by our Headmaster, Mr Middleton, who was 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...
Oscar S (3rd)
Oscar has made impressive progress in his cross-country running this term, emerging as a real talent with considerable potential. He has pushed himself hard and been rewarded with a growing self-belief in his abilities.
Ed M (1st)
Over half term Edward won Coaches’ Player of the Year at the Shropshire County Cricket presentation night. It is for under 12’s 2023/24 season. He previously won Coaches’ Player of the Year at Oswestry Cricket Club under 12 season 2023/24.
Charlotte A (3rd)
Thank you for running a superb craft enterprise workshop and inspiring our young entrepreneurs.
Calum S (2nd)
Calum has been 'Ball Boying' for the W100 competition in Shrewsbury. This is where the top 100 female tennis players from around the world compete. Supporting this event has meant that Calum has had to undertake a number of training sessions as well as take on the huge responsibility of the role.
Bella D (4th)
Bella has been 'Ball Boying' for the W100 competition in Shrewsbury. This is where the top 100 female tennis players from around the world compete. Supporting this event has meant that Bella has had to undertake a number of training sessions as well as take on the huge responsibility of the role.
Bella B (4th)
Bella has been 'Ball Boying' for the W100 competition in Shrewsbury. This is where the top 100 female tennis players from around the world compete. Supporting this event has meant that Bella has had to undertake a number of training sessions as well as take on the huge responsibility of the role.
Brodie L (1st)
Brodie has been 'Ball Boying' for the W100 competition in Shrewsbury. This is where the top 100 female tennis players from around the world compete. Supporting this event has meant that Brodie has had to undertake a number of training sessions as well as take on the huge responsibility of the role.
Brodie also recently competed in the British Shooting East Mids, York & North East Schools Qualifier. After the first round the top 8 qualify for a final shootout, and with a qualification score of 173, Brodie qualified for the final shootout in first. In an extremely close final, he went on to take the gold medal! He has now qualified for the National Final in February.
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.
