This week's Forte gathering was held by our Headmaster, Mr Middleton, Senior Deputy Head, Mr Lane and special festive guest! They 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...
Leo, Betsy, Georgia (2nd)
Well done on winning the British Airways challenge that you took part in as part of Futures Fortnight. Your idea of Agriair showed great innovative thinking and you all worked collaboratively to succeed in the challenge.
Rory, Zac, Oscar (1st)
Well done on winning the British Airways challenge that you took part in as part of Futures Fortnight. Your idea of Agriair showed great innovative thinking and you all worked collaboratively to succeed in the challenge.
Mark (5th)
Mark has taken his studies really seriously since the start of the year. He seeks every opportunity to prioritise his studies, and is setting a fantastic example to other pupils, particularly during lunch and break times when younger pupils see him working hard in the library.
Harvey (5th)
Harvey has made a huge step forward in his studying since the start of the year. He has developed excellent, mature independent study skills and is working incredibly hard in his Prep sessions.
Tabitha (5th)
Tabby has worked tirelessly this term with her GCSE studies. She has developed a commendable work ethic, demonstrating a proactive approach to her learning, which deserves formal recognition. Well done Tabby, keep up the hard work.
Jack, Oliver (L6th)
Jack gave up his Saturday morning to come and support the younger pupils' rugby games. This is an exceptional act of community and proactivity which was very well received by the PE team and the other pupils.
Matt , Frank (U6th)
Frank gave up his Saturday morning to come and support the younger pupils' rugby games. This is an exceptional act of community and proactivity which was very well received by the PE team and the other pupils.
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.
