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 (3rd)
Charlotte qualified for 13 events at the recent Shropshire County Championships which is commendable considering her training time has been greatly reduced due to her cricketing county commitments. Charlotte qualified for swimming county championships recently. Charlotte swam well and made the finals despite feeling under the weather during the competition. Well donde Charlotte.
Connie (3rd)
Connie recently swam in the Shropshire County Swimming Championships and achieved the following results: 100IM - Gold, 100 Fly - Gold, 200 Back - Gold, 50 Breast - Silver, 50 Back - Gold, 100 Free - Silver, 200 IM - Gold, Breast - Bronze, 200 Free - Silver, 100 Back - Gold, 400 Free - Silver, 50 Free - Gold, 50 Fly - Gold. Noah is currently the fastest 50m butterfly swimmer in the West Midlands. This is a fantastic achievement.
Noah (3rd)
Noah recently swam in the Shropshire County Swimming Championships and achieved the following results: 100IM - Gold, 100 Fly - Gold, 200 Back - Gold, 50 Breast - Silver, 50 Back - Gold, 100 Free - Silver, 200 IM - Gold, 100 Breast - Bronze, 200 Free - Silver, 100 Back - Gold, 400 Free - Silver, 50 Free - Gold, 50 Fly - Gold. Noah is currently the fastest 50m butterfly swimmer in the West Midlands. This is a fantastic achievement.
Hannah (1st)
Hannah recently swam in the Shropshire County Swimming Championships. Hannah won one Silver and six Bronze medals and also achieved eight new PB's. Hannah has secured the required qualification times for six events at the upcoming West Midlands Regional Championships in April. Unfortunately Hannah was struck by illness during the competition which resulted in her missing a whole day of events. Despite this setback Hannah was still able to achieve third place in the "Top Girl" award.
Louis (2nd)
Excellent work on his Solar Still explanation and class display. Louis completed a formative assessment piece, comparing a laboratory still to a solar still. Solar stills provide potable water from non-potable via distillation. Louis produced prose and diagrams far stronger than the rest of the group. He also played a lead role in turning his individual work into an impressive class display.
Sophie (4th)
Sophie has shown amazing results in these last two terms in biology! She has gone from strength to strength through lots of independent hard work. Her confidence in the classroom has grown, and her verbal responses are always relatable. A HUGE well done, Sophie.
Bella (2nd)
Excellent work on her Solar Still explanation and class display. Bella completed a formative assessment piece, comparing a laboratory still to a solar still. Solar stills provide potable water from non-potable via distillation. Bella produced prose and diagrams far stronger than the rest of the group. She also played a lead role in turning her individual work into an impressive class display.
Henry (3rd)
Henry has made a wonderful book prop in response to the DT World Book Day optional prep task. He was challenged to design and make a prop or scene from his favourite book. Henry made Roronoa Zoro's sword (Sandai Kitetsue) from the book series 'One Piece'. Well done.
Mia (U6th)
Taking ownership of her health and physical activity through HIIT Workouts, stretching and using our fitness centre effectively
Blessing (U6th)
Taking ownership of her health and physical activity through HIIT Workouts, stretching and using our fitness centre effectively
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.
