News
New Term Reminder
Categories: General News
Please click 'read more' for important dates regarding the start of the new term.
Best Ever GCSE Results!
Categories: General News
Our Year 11 students have received their GCSE results and we are delighted that our overall pass rate of 5 A* - C grades this year was 59%. This is 12% higher than last year and represents our best ever GCSE results.
Newsletter
Categories: General News Sports News
Letter from Chair of IEB, letter from Headteacher and more.
Hart of Gold
Categories: General News
The summer edition of Hart of Gold was issued to students this morning and can be downloaded here. We will also be emailing this newsletter using our new ParentMail system.
Newsletter
Categories: General News
A newsletter has been sent home detailing the exciting changes to the school as we move to a Vertical Tutoring system. The new houses were in evidence at a very competitive Sports Day yesterday, and we look forward to further inter-house challenges in the new term.
End of Term Arrangements
Categories: General News
School will finish for students at 12:35 on Wednesday. Any student who is entitled to Free School Meals should inform their form tutor if they require a packed lunch at 12:35. School resumes for Year 12 and Year 7 students on Friday 3rd September. Students in all other years return on Monday 6th September.
Parent Forum
Categories: General News
The next Parent Forum will take place on Wednesday 7th July in the Library. This meeting will begin at 5pm, instead of the usual 6:30 pm. We look forward to welcoming you.
Parent Forum/Presentation Evening
Categories: General News
Please click 'read more' to view our recent letter, and see the presentation from the recent presentation evening, which took place Wednesday 19 May 2010 at 6.30pm in the School Hall, regarding the exciting changes at OLS.
Year 11 Exam Information
Categories: General News
The school has now published the Examination Timetable, along with details of pre-exam revision sessions. The documents that have been issued to students are available here.
Revision Timetable
Categories: General News
Our revision timetable for 2010 is now available on the website. To view the timetable please click read more below.
Important Changes at Orton Longueville School
Categories: General News
Please click read more to view our recent letter which describes some important changes that are taking place at Orton Longueville school.
OFSTED Visit
Categories: General News
You may be aware that Orton Longueville School received a monitoring visit from Ofsted immediately after the half term break. We have now received the formal letter from Ofsted regarding this visit, which I have attached for your information.
Easter Half-Term Activites
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Please click read more for information on the activities available for children and young people over the Easter Holiday.
Student Equipment and Mobile Phones / iPods
Categories: General News
We have recently released a letter to introduce our new OLS Equipment List and confirm some new expectations with respect to mobile phones and iPods.
Year 7 and 8 Disco
Categories: General News
Thursday 11th March from 6.30 until 8pm in Waterville Hall. Tickets are available at £3 each. Please click read more for more details.
2005 – 2010 Yearbook
Categories: General News
As year 11 Students are most probably aware, the yearbook has yet to be finalised. This year’s yearbook is going to be jam packed with lots of memories from the past five years at Orton Longueville School.
Holidays During Term Time
Categories: General News
Mr Nash has today written to parents regarding new arrangements for any holiday requests during term time. Please click read more to view the letter.
Year 9 Options
Categories: General News
There will be a Y9 Options Evening, at 6.30, on Tues 19th January. This will provide parents and students with details of the Y10 curriculum and option process. There will also be a Y9 Parents’ Evening on Thurs 28th January, from 4 – 6.30 pm.
Examinations Update
Categories: General News
IFS School of Finance Examination, Friday 8th January 2010.
Notice to Candidates: Should the school be forced to close due to severe weather conditions then this examination will be re-scheduled for a later date.
SCHOOL OPEN (05/01/2010)
Categories: General News
Tuesday 5th January. The school is open as usual today. We will continue to monitor the weather situation and should there be any school closure on any future days this will be relayed via local radio, and placed on the website as soon as possible.
School closed - Friday 18th December
Categories: General News
Unfortunately due to the adverse weather conditions the school is closed today (Friday 18th December).
Mock Trial Competition Triumph!
Categories: General News
On Saturday 21st November a team of 15 students travelled to the Crown Court in Nottingham to take part in the regional heats of this year’s Bar Mock Trial Competition.
GCSE Award Evening
Categories: General News
This event has had to be postponed and will now take place early in the new year. Personal invitations will be issued once the new date is confirmed.
End of Term Arrangements
Categories: General News
On the last day of term (18 December 2009), school will finish at 12.35pm for all students at OLS.
School Closure Reminder
Categories: General News
School will be closed on Friday 27th November as we will be having a staff training day.
Children in Need
Categories: General News
We will be having a non-uniform day for Children In Need on Friday 20th November.
Headteachers Podcast
Categories: General News
We have a brand new podcast online, featuring the headteachers newsletter.
Newsletter from Mr Nash
Categories: General News
Mr Nash’s newsletter has been distributed to students today (Friday 23rd October).
Year 10 Work Experience 2010
Categories: General News
Year 10 will take part in work experience later this academic year.
Wii winner!
Categories: General News
We are pleased to announce that the winner of the draw to win the Wii games console was...
Start of term arrangements.
Categories: General News
Attached is a short letter sent home with students regarding arrangements for the new term.
Swine Flu
Categories: General News
Attached is a letter sent home today (13th July). School will remain open as usual, but please read the letter for further details.
Headteacher's Letter
Categories: General News
Mr Catton has today sent home a letter with students which you can read here.
Parent Access To Kaleidos
Categories: General News
The School has received this message from RM, who provide us with our Kaleidos service.
If you're a parent accessing Kaleidos, we are currently experiencing an issue with the part of the system that displays school data about your child(ren) in the Learning Platform.
Parent Forum Meeting 15th July 2009
Categories: General News
We are sorry to announce that we have decided to cancel the above meeting. In view of my comments at the last Forum you may think that this will allow me to spend the evening with my wife to celebrate our anniversary! Sadly, it will not!
Year 11 Leavers 2009
Categories: General News
Our Year 11 students enjoyed their farewell assembly and Prom yesterday. A good time was had by all who attended and we hope to post some pictures from the prom soon. For now, here is a montage of memories.
Year 9 SATs rescheduled
Categories: General News
Following the small fire yesterday we have taken the decision to postpone the Year 9 English and Maths SATs by one week. The arrangements will otherwise remain the same.
Update!
Categories: General News
Following the incident at school today, we will be open as normal tomorrow.
Year 9 SATs
Categories: General News
Year 9 will be sitting their Maths and English SATs papers next Monday and Tuesday. Although the government has abolished the national tests we had already ordered this year’s papers and plan to use them to assess attainment at the end of Key Stage 3...
Year 10 Awards Evening
Categories: General News
Due to a clash with another school event we have postponed the Year 10 Awards Evening. This will no longer take place on Thursday 25th June, but will now be held on Thursday 16th July. Invitations to this event will be sent out nearer the time.
Online Homework Update
Categories: General News
Just before the holiday we sent home a letter detailing how parents can access our ‘Kaleidos’ system to check on homework set in school. Please click 'read more' to view our dowload a copy of the letter.
50th Anniversary Celebrations
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Orton Longueville School is 50 years old this year and to celebrate we will be holding an event on Saturday 4th July, from 2pm. We would like to welcome all ex-students and staff to visit us and...
Headteacher's Newsletter
Categories: General News
Mr Catton has today sent home a newsletter which covers a wide range of topics. Please click on read more to view or download the letter.
Exam Season
Categories: General News
The exam season is upon us once again and students have been issued with their timetables. There are a large number of exams for students in Years 10,11, 12 and 13 and the full timetable is available here. Any exam queries should be directed to either subject teachers or Mrs Hebden, our exams officer. (Please read the full story to obtain a copy of the Exam Timetable.)
Parent's Forum
Categories: General News
The next meeting of the Parents’ Forum takes place in the library this Wednesday (13th May), at 6:30.
50th Anniversary Update
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We have now fixed a date to mark our 50th birthday, which will be Saturday 4th July. This event will feature a wide range of school artefacts, photographs and memorabilia, alongside a chance for former students to see how the school has changed and developed. The following week, an exhibition about the school will open at Peterborough museum, and plans are underway to finalise the exact details of the exhibits.
Non-Uniform Day
Categories: General News
This Friday (1st May) will be a non-uniform day in order to raise money for Kidney Research. Later this year Ms Mentzel will be taking part in an 8 day trek across Iceland and we are raising funds to sponsor her efforts.
Eggs-citing Chicken News!
Categories: General News
In September 2008, it was decided that St Botolph’s needed chickens. A group of year six children worked with their teachers to put together a business plan.
Young Chamber Launched at OLS
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Mrs McNeish invited a range of people from Key Stages 4 and 5 to a meeting where she told us what the Young Chamber is all about. We then nominated people within the group to take on certain roles and responsibilities on the Young Chamber Council.
Enterprising Young Brits Final
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Part of the Make Your Mark campaign and supported by the Institute of Directors, The Daily Mail, The Treasury and the Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (BERR), the 2009 Enterprising Young Brits competition was open to anyone aged 30 and under who has made their idea happen in a new, innovative or inspiring way.
New Headteacher Appointed
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The Governing Body is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr. Philip Nash, currently Deputy Head at the
Night of The Musicals - Tickets Now on Sale
Categories: General News
Following the success of last year’s performance we are again presenting a ‘Night of the Musicals’ in an all-new show. Once again Mr Prentice has led this production, with able support from Nick Goodchild and Georgia Pike in Year 13. The show features students from all years, as well as a sprinkle of staff, and includes many of your favourite show tunes.
Year 9 Information Evening
Categories: General News
We will be holding an important information evening for Year 9 students on the 17th March. This will explore the options available for study in Year 10, and the application process. Details are attached in a letter that has been sent home, but is also available to download here.
Term Dates 2009/10
Categories: General News
The term dates for next year have now been agreed and are available here.
Roadworks on Oundle Road
Categories: General News
We have been notified by the Local Authority that roadworks will begin on the Oundle Road from 9/2/09.
Online Homework
Categories: General News
We are introducing a new method of recording homework online which uses our Virtual Learning Environment, Kaleidos. Teachers are currently piloting the system by setting tasks and students will be issued with usernames and passwords very soon.
Parents’ Forum
Categories: General News
A reminder that the next Parents’ Forum takes place on Wednesday 21st January at 6:30 in the Library. We look forward to welcoming you.
B & E News
Categories: General News
Click here for news about a wide range of B & E activities that are running. These involve our own students as well as students from many of our local Primary Schools.
New Clubs
Categories: Design & Technology News
There are some new Clubs at Orton Longueville School. Woodwork, Cooking and Dressmaking!
Awards Evening 2008
Categories: 6th Form News General News
To celebrate the achievements of our GCSE and A-Level candidates last year we will be holding a special Awards Evening on Monday 15th December.
Year 9 RAF Day
Categories: General News
Wednesday 19th November saw our Year 9 students taking part in a Royal Air Force Personal Development Day.
Arm Against Cervical Cancer
Categories: General News
You will be aware that there is to be a national immunisation programme to vaccinate girls against the HPV virus. We have issued information about this to all girls in Year 8, and have also asked that they return the consent form within 5 days.
Open Evening 2008
Categories: General News
Orton Longueville will be welcoming our prospective students for 2009 on Monday 6th October, from 6pm.
The Coffee Shop
Categories: Art News General News
Following on from the success of last year’s Artist in Residence event, professional artist Debbie Boon visited the Art department on July 16 th and 17 th, to work with fourteen year 10 students.
Success at ET Awards
Categories: General News
We are delighted to announce that we won 3 awards at this year’s Evening Telegraph Education Awards.
Letter from the headteacher
Categories: General News
The latest letter from the Headteacher which includes details of arrangements for the end of term, exam results days and the start of the new term.
Archaeology at OLS
Categories: General News
A number of students took part in an archaeological dig this week. Read more details here.
Parents' Forum
Categories: General News
The next meeting of the Parents’ Forum will take place on Monday 23rd June, at 6:30 pm, in the school Library.
Primary Visits Go With A Bang
Categories: General News
Over the last two weeks we have had a number of young people from our local feeder schools visit OLS to take part in exciting Science activities.
Orton Forum
Categories: General News
Students have today (22/5) been issued with a copy of the latest school newsletter
Non-Uniform Day, Friday 23rd May
Categories: General News
Following a request to the Student Council Friday 23rd May will be a non-school uniform day. This is to raise money for the Peterborough Youth Sports Association which raises funds each year to provide sporting facilities and funding for young people across the city.
National Union of Teachers Industrial Action – Thursday 24th April 2008
Categories: General News
Please read the attached letter detailing the arrangements for Thursday. Students have been given a copy of this letter to bring home today (17th April).
Newsletter
Categories: General News
Students have today been issued with a copy of the latest newsletter to bring home.
OFSTED Report
Categories: General News
The Ofsted report has now arived in school and we are delighted that the many improvements made since the last inspection have been noted.
Non-Uniform Day
Categories: General News
Wenesday 19th March is the last day of the term and we will be having a non-uniform day. Please be aware that school will finish at the normal time of 3:10.
Year 7 Champions!
Categories: General News Sports News
The year 7 netball team, Peterborough champions!
STOP PRESS! Y7 BEAT AMVC TO WIN THE DOUBLE! Well Done girls!
Sweeney Todd – On Sale Now!
Categories: General News
A musical mayhem is about to take place at Orton Longueville School
OFSTED visit
Categories: General News
An OFSTED inspection team visited the school earlier this week.
Year 7 Parents Evening
Categories: General News
The year 7 Parents Evening will take place on Thursday 6th March, 4 – 6:30 pm.
OFTED – Questionnaire for parents
Categories: General News
All OFSTED inspection teams seek the views of parents and ask that a questionnaire is distributed to parents in the days leading up to the inspection and as such we have sent these home via ‘pupil post’.
OFSTED Inspection
Categories: General News
The re-inspection of the school will take place on Tuesday 26th and Wednesday 27th February. We are keen to demonstrate the progress we have made since the previous inspection and feel confident that staff, students and parents will all make a positive contribution.
Parents Questionnaire Attached
New School Ties
Categories: General News
This has been the first week of our use of our new School ties following their issue immediately before half term. The vast majority of students have responded magnificently!
Year 9 Parents’ Evening
Categories: General News
Year 9 Parents’ Evening takes place on Thursday 7th February, 4 – 6:30 pm
Careers Evening
Categories: General News
Monday 28th January 2008, 6 – 8:30 pm.
Once again, the Rotary Club of Peterborough is organising a major Careers Evening for pupils from all local schools.
New E-Learning Centre Open for Learning
Categories: General News
On Monday our new E-learning Centre was unveiled.
Parents Forum
Categories: General News
A reminder that the next meeting of the Parents’ Forum takes place on Monday 21st January, at 6:45 in the Library.
Year 9 Update
Categories: General News
There will be a SATs Information Evening on the 24th January for Year 9
students and their parents.
Year 9 Information
Categories: General News
The Year 9 Parents’ Evening and Options Information Evening have both been postponed.
Second annual Christmas Cake Competition
Categories: General News
The second annual Christmas Cake Competition took place last week
End Of Term
Categories: General News
School will close at the end of Period 3 (12:15) on the last day of term, Thursday 20th December.
Pupil Post 10.12.2007
Categories: General News
Please read the full news story for a link to the latest pupil post.
Youngsters in Kenya
Categories: General News
students showed their generosity recently by finding a novel way to use Sainsbury’s Active schools vouchers
Business Victory for 6th Form
Categories: 6th Form News
Five business students from Year 12 recently took part in a prestigious ‘Dragon’s Den’ competition and walked away with the top prize.
GCSE Presentation Evening 2007
Categories: General News
Last night Orton Longueville celebrated the success of the ‘Class of 2007’ at this year’s GCSE Presentation Evening.
Staff Training Day
Categories: General News
This Friday (30th November) is a staff training day and students should not attend school.
Annual Cross Country Challenge
Categories: Sports News
Year 7 and 8 took part in the annual cross-country challenge this week
5th Parent forum notes online
Categories: General News
The 5th Parent Forum notes from the 12th November are now online here.
Latest Pupil Post
Categories: General News
The latest pupil post from the head teacher is avaliable now. Published 12.11.2007.
Newsletter Issued
Categories: General News
The October Newsletter was sent home just before half-term.
Parentline Plus
Categories: General News
Orton Longueville is now working in partnership with Parentline Plus
Sports Round Up So Far
Categories: Sports News
The latest news about boys and girls football, cross country and netball.
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD
Categories: General News
All students at Orton Longueville are invited to take part in this year’s Operation Christmas Child run by the Samaritan’s Purse organisation.
SAFER, GREENER, HEALTHIER TRAVEL
Categories: General News
Orton Longueville School Travel Plan Committee wants to hear from you at andy.willis@olsonline.net
Cookery Club Starts
Categories: General News
Miss Fitchett will be starting an after-school cookery club after half term.
PRIMARY SCHOOL MULTISKILLS DAY
Categories: General News
Around 400 pupils arrived from primary schools in the Ortons to take part. 200 of the youngsters began on the field, sampling a variety of activities from cardio stations to target games.
Progress Review Day cancelled
Categories: General News
Following feedback from a number of parents it has been agreed that the forthcoming Progress Review Day will be cancelled.
Open Evening 2007
Categories: General News
Nearly 400 visitors attended this year's Open Evening and enjoyed an interactive tour of the school.
OLS Girls in Cup Triumph
Categories: General News
OLS girls football team beat Neil Wade 3 – 1 this week to book a place in the next round of the Cup.
Parent Forum
Categories: General News
The details of the latest meeting are now available.
The next meeting will take place in the library on Monday 12th November at 6:30.
Open Evening and At Home Week
Categories: General News
Monday October 8th - Open Evening
Tuesday October 9th – Thursday October 11th – At Home Week
Science Club
Categories: General News
A science club will be running every Monday afternoon from 1st October, beginning at 3.15 until 4.00pm
OLS has the X-Factor!
Categories: General News
Over 60 students from Years 7 – 9 turned up last Thurs 20th to audition for this year’s school musical, which will hit the stage next March.
Monday 24th September & KS4 Catch-Up Session – Thursday 27th September
Categories: General News
Art Club and catch up session
New Prefects
Categories: General News
Our new school Prefects are now beginning their duties around the school.
School Photographer
Categories: General News
This year the school phoographer was in school on Tuesday 25th September.
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