It was wonderful to welcome Old Oratorian Peter Boos (OS: 1958-1963) back to The Oratory with his family. Peter's generous donation towards our All-Weather Pitch, which he has named 'Caritas' (meaning 'love'), will make such a huge difference to our fundraising efforts.
Oratory pupils were recently rewarded with a coaching session at Lord’s with former England cricketers Steven Finn and Angus Fraser MBE of The Ruth Strauss Foundation.
This week is 'Mental Health Awareness Week'. This year the theme is 'community' and it’s a reminder that we all play a role in supporting one another’s wellbeing.
On Friday 9 May, Old Oratorians Charles Wilmott, Jake Ford, Joe Bradley and Milo Briffett were invited to Buckingham Palace to receive their Duke of Edinburgh’s Gold Awards, which they earnt during their time at The Oratory School.
Thursday 8 May marked the 80th Anniversary of Victory in Europe Day (VE Day). The Oratory School's commemorations began with the whole school joining the nation's 2 minutes' silence on the 1st XI cricket pitch.
Congratulations to Claire Fahey, Head of Oratory Racquets, who has won both the British Ladies Real Tennis Open Singles and Doubles 2025 titles.
Today (2 May 2025) is the anniversary of the opening of The Oratory School, having first opened our doors 166 years ago in 1859!
The Oratory School is pleased to publish its full ISI report, following its Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) inspection in February 2025.
"Happy St George's Day"! Because the traditional date for the Solemnity of St George occurred during the seven days following Easter Sunday, the Catholic Bishops of England and Wales have transferred his Feast until today. The Anglican Communion have done likewise (Church of England), so we are all observing it today together within those Christian communities that observe a calendar of saints.
"We join together with the rest of the Church to mourn the death of Pope Francis, but also to celebrate all that he gave during his pontificate. Through his humility and emphasis on kindness, he was a role model to all of us." Matthew Fogg, Head Master.
My visit to St Piran’s prep school on Friday 21 March gave me a chance to meet some amazing younger pupils, see the wonderful facilities in that school, and to meet the lovely staff.
Last month, four cadets from the RAF section of the Oratory’s Combined Cadet Forces (CCF) went on an excursion to RAF Benson. Sam Gorringe in 4th Form reports:
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