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July
Year 11 Prom
Open Evening - 6pm
24/09/2026
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Oxted School, part of The Howard Partnership Trust, is amongst the largest and most dynamic comprehensive schools in the country.
Oxted School is strongly rooted in the local community, and combines the traditions and values of the last 90 years with the very best facilities and the latest developments in Quality First Teaching.
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🌟 A Fantastic End to Our Year 9 Dare to Dream Programme 🌟
Our Year 9 students took part in the final Dare to Dream assembly, delivered by the brilliant Jack. Through thought-provoking discussions and inspiring real-life examples, students were encouraged to reflect on their goals, embrace resilience, learn from setbacks and pursue a future that brings both success and fulfilment.
Following the assembly, our mentored students enjoyed one final session with the fantastic volunteers from WSP, ending the programme with thank-you cards, handshakes and plenty of smiles.
A huge thank you to WSP and the Love Local Jobs Foundation for their support in making this valuable programme possible. Their commitment has helped raise aspirations, build confidence and inspire our students to dream big. 💙
#daretodream #year9 #RaisingAspirations #careerseducation #Wsp #lovelocaljobsfoundation #inspiringyoungpeople #teamOxted 🌟
🔧🏥 Another Fantastic Taster Day at Crawley College! 🎓✨
A group of our Year 10 students recently enjoyed a fantastic Taster Day at Crawley College, where they had the opportunity to immerse themselves in their chosen subject areas and gain valuable hands-on experience.
Students explored a range of courses, including Welding, Bricklaying, and Health & Social Care, developing new skills and gaining a real insight into college life and future career pathways.
We also had the opportunity to visit the impressive new Institute of Technology building, which is due to open this September. It was exciting to get a glimpse of the state-of-the-art facilities that will be available to future learners.
A huge thank you to Lottie and Tim for their support throughout the day, and to all the teaching staff who generously shared their time, knowledge and expertise to make the experience so enjoyable, informative and inspiring.
Experiences like these help our students explore their interests, raise aspirations and build confidence as they begin thinking about their future opportunities. 🌟
#CareersEducation #FutureSkills #year10 #crawleycollege #RaisingAspirations #CollegeTasterDay #SkillsForTheFuture #teamOxted
@crawleycollege
☀️🧵 A Brilliant Day of Inspiration in London for Our Textiles Students! 🎨✨
Our Textiles students enjoyed a fantastic, sunshine-filled day in London, packed with creativity and inspiration.
The day began at the Fashion & Textiles Museum, where students explored the vibrant Paint! Pattern! Print! exhibition and discovered the colourful and influential work of Susan Collier and Sarah Campbell.
Afterwards, everyone headed to Borough Market for lunch, making the most of the glorious weather and soaking up the lively atmosphere.
In the afternoon, students visited New Designers at the Business Design Centre, where they were inspired by innovative work from emerging designers across fashion, textiles and interiors.
It was a creative, energising day full of fresh ideas, new perspectives and plenty of inspiration to bring back into the classroom. 🌟
#Textiles #fashionandtextilesmuseum #newdesigners #CreativeLearning #StudentExperience #DesignInspiration #londontrip #FutureDesigners #teamOxted 🎓🧵
🗣️ Year 9 Students Explore the Power of Youth Voice
Recently, a group of our Year 9 students took part in an engaging and thought-provoking workshop delivered by Surrey Youth Voice, with support from Allison, Julie and Libby from Surrey County Council.
The session encouraged students to recognise the important role young people can play in shaping services and facilities across Surrey. They also learned about opportunities to get involved in projects that can create meaningful, positive change within their local communities.
Through a practical, hands-on activity, students explored how to make their voices heard and received valuable guidance and mentoring on influencing change effectively, even when progress can feel slow or challenges arise.
This inspiring workshop was developed and delivered by volunteers from Surrey County Council, and it was fantastic to see our students engaging so positively with the opportunity. We hope to offer similar sessions to other year groups in the future.
A huge thank you to Surrey Youth Voice and the Surrey County Council team for sharing their time, expertise and encouragement with our students.
#oxtedschool #SurreyYouthVoice #StudentVoices #year9 #CommunityImpact #teamOxted #FutureLeaders
@ourvoicesurrey
👮 Inspiring Visit from Oxted Alum and Sussex Police Inspector
Last week, we were delighted to welcome back former student Oliver Fisher, now a Chief Inspector with Sussex Police, for an inspiring and engaging session with our students.
Students studying A Level Criminology and Law, along with a range of other interested learners, were presented with a real-world policing dilemma. Oli guided them through an imagined incident, encouraging them to consider different courses of action, the potential consequences of each decision and how the police would respond in such a situation. The level of engagement was exceptional, with students asking thoughtful questions and contributing insightful answers throughout.
Oli also shared his own career journey, explaining how he progressed through the ranks and providing an invaluable insight into more than 16 different roles within the police service, as well as the pathways and entry requirements for each. The session concluded with a lively Q&A, including the ever-popular question: “What’s the most interesting thing you’ve ever dealt with?”
A huge thank you to Oli for taking the time to return to Oxted and inspire our students, and to Mrs Emily T-E for her support in arranging the visit. Opportunities like this help bring learning to life and broaden our students’ horizons.
#oxtedschool #AlumniSuccess #sussexpolice #criminology #Law #CareersEducation #InspiringFutures #teamOxted
📚 Carnegie Shadowers Book Discussion
Last week, our Year 7, 8 and 9 Carnegie Shadowers gathered in the library at lunchtime to discuss The Boy I Love by William Hussey, one of this year's Carnegie Medal-winning titles.
Students enjoyed exploring the book's many themes, including war poetry, Victorian music hall entertainment and life during the First World War. It was fantastic to hear such thoughtful discussions and reflections on this powerful and thought-provoking novel.
A huge thank you to all our Carnegie Shadowers for their enthusiasm and insightful contributions. We look forward to our next literary discussion! 📖✨
#carnegieshadowers #readingforpleasure #SchoolLibrary #theboyilove #bookdiscussion #lovereadingbooks
📢 The Oxted News Transition Edition is Now Live!
Our special Transition Edition of The Oxted News is now available to read.
Find out all about our Year 6 Induction Day, including what our new students got up to as they spent a day experiencing life at Oxted School.
📖 Read the full article here: oxtedschool.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/07/Oxted-News-Transition.pdf
#oxtedschool #theoxtednews #transitionedition #year6 #inductionday #welcometooxted #teamOxted
📚✍️ Year 12 English Language and Literature – Graham Pidgeon Visit ✍️📚
Earlier this week, our Year 12 English Language and Literature students had the pleasure of welcoming Graham Pidgeon, a successful Gothic writer, for a fascinating and engaging workshop.
Drawing on his experience as a published author of Gothic fiction, Graham helped students develop their understanding of key Gothic conventions, including atmosphere, setting, the supernatural, suspense and psychological horror. The session provided valuable insight into the craft of Gothic writing and encouraged students to think more deeply about how writers create tension, engage readers and reflect societal fears through their work.
Students also benefited from learning about the writing and publishing process from a practising author, helping to strengthen both their analytical and creative skills.
We are incredibly grateful to Graham for sharing his expertise, enthusiasm and experience, and for inspiring our students as they continue their exploration of the Gothic genre.
#englishliterature #englishlanguage #gothicliterature #authorvisits #Year12 #InspiringStudents #LoveOfLearning #teamOxted 📖✨
The House System
The House system has existed at Oxted School since 1929 when the school first opened. Originally there were four Houses: Detillens, Foyles, Grants and Tenchleys. As Oxted’s success grew and the school became more popular a fifth House was needed and Stocketts was created in 1965.