OW's head back to tackle the Dorm Run
Saturday saw the first ever OW Dorm Run take place, we caught up with Lucy Smithson, our Alumni Relations Officer who gave us a rundown of the day.
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Saturday saw the first ever OW Dorm Run take place, we caught up with Lucy Smithson, our Alumni Relations Officer who gave us a rundown of the day.
On Saturday, our 1st XI Hockey team faced their toughest competition of the season against Trent College. We caught up with Year 12 student, Will Hickton who gave us a match report of the game.
Year 6 pupil, Christian Aldridge recently performed in the district final of the Young Musician Competition, representing the Rotary Club of Retford.
Pelham House student, Will Harding-Terry has a very busy schedule, as well as studying and completing his A-levels (P.E, Geography and Biology) he also plays for the England Counties Midlands U18 rugby team.
Following on from Worksop College’s win at this year’s International Space Challenge, we caught up with Teacher of Physics, Mr. Breheney who gave us an account of the day.
Our 1st XI hockey team secured their biggest win of the season against Merchant Taylors' - Year 11 student, Dom Leach gives us the lowdown on the game.
On Monday, our Year 6 students got the opportunity to go indoor skydiving at the Airkix Centre in Manchester. The trip coincided with the pupils' work they had been doing on ‘balanced forces’ in their science lessons.
It's been a busy few weeks for our Year 8's in their English classes. Our students have been working on a project where they have had to create their own charities - with the skills focus being persuasive writing.
Pupils in 5P had the chance to share some unique ideas for their assembly on the 'Perfect Gift for Mother's Day'.
Pupils were set the task of thinking of all the jobs that people who look after us do, sometimes without recognition and support.
On Friday evening, our Ranby House boarders were joined by Retford Fire Station, who gave our students an insight into their role as firemen, as well as a safety talk.
Our Sixth Form Geography students recently visited Sheffield and got the opportunity to explore the Park Hill flats, Kelham Island and the new Retail Quarter in the city centre .
It was another jam-packed and successful weekend for Year 8 student, Amelia Chrispin, as she raced in the National Inter-Counties XC Championships.