Oakham School - Charity and Fundraising News

Charity Fund-raising at Oakham

Oakham takes giving to those less fortunate and in need very seriously and it does so mainly through OSCA, the Oakham School Charity Association. Representatives from each of our sixteen Houses meet two or three times each term to decide on whole school initiatives and to make sure everyone knows of individual House fund-raising schemes. We hold three Non-Uniform Days a year, one of which raises money for the School’s Charity of the Year. This year we are supporting Headway (www.headway.org.uk), a charity for those with brain injuries and their families. Generally, the chosen charity has links with the School community in some way, this year through Simon Hales, an Old Oakhamian who suffered severe brain injury as a result of an accident in his first few weeks at Newcastle University.

Additionally, our major trips and expeditions often include a charitable element; pre-trip fund-raising or voluntary work whilst away. For example Oakham students have been supporting a school in Annapurna, Nepal, since 2007 and have built classrooms.

Charity Fund-raising News 2011 - 2013

	Introducing our Charity for the Term 29 April 2013 This week in Chapel, we have taken the theme: ‘Living with Cancer’ and have welcomed Dr Johann Visser from the oncology unit in the Royal Infirmary, Leicester as guest speaker. ...read on
	Sargants House Cake Sale 8 March 2013 Sargants rallied round to produce an absolutely magnificent array of home-made cakes and pastries, a feast for the eyes and also for hungry stomachs! ...read on
	OSCA Non-Uniform Day 1 March 2013 On 1st March Non-Uniform Day took place across the school with its theme of ‘Belts, Braces and Bow-ties.’ All money raised is going to Ellie’s Fund ...read on
	Kenya Golf Day 2012 21 November 2012 In order to raise funds for the 2013 Kenya Project, a golf day was organised for parents and friends. On Sunday 11th November, nine teams of four made their way to Stapleford Park to participate in the event ...read on
	IB CAS Project students raise over £1400 for their adopted school in the Philippines 15 November 2012 The first cohort involved in the IB International CAS Project managed to raise £1400 for their adopted school in the Philippines. Since 2011 Oakham School has been involved with Bayanga Barangay Elementary School ...read on
	Kenyan Schools Project 2013 15 November 2012 32 students were selected for the Kenyan Schools Project 2013 – double the number from last year. This expedition involves reconstructing and rebuilding Mutethia Primary school close to Timau, and for the first time, Riandira Primary near Sagana. ...read on
	Non-Uniform Day prize winners 2 March 2012 This is the Non-Uniform Day prize winners Friday 2nd March - Theme: ‘Heroes’ ...read on
	Oakham School Voluntary Action pupils continue to fundraise 5 December 2011 Another cheque was sent this week of £1000 ...read on
	Voluntary Action pupils send £500 to The Smile Train 30 November 2011 A simple, corrective procedure for babies and children born in developing countries with a cleft palate condition costs just £150. VA pupils are thrilled to be able to help in this way.
	Fundraising for the Greetham Christmas Cracker 25 November 2011 Fundraising for the Greetham Christmas Cracker and Homestart continued this afternoon with an impromptu Hot ...read on
	Moustaches for Movember 22 November 2011 A group of 20 Oakham pupils and staff are sporting moustaches as part of the world-wide charity event ‘Movember’. ...read on
	Gig Aid 2011 22 November 2011 On Saturday 12th November, Oakham School held its first Gig Aid concert for two years. Around 200 people from Forms 4-7 came along, and the Barraclough showcased ...read on
	Hambleton and Ancaster Charity Cake Sales for Children in Need 18 November 2011 Hambleton and Ancaster Houses held Charity Cake Sales in aid of Children in Need. From tiny cupcakes decorated like Pudsey bear, to big cakes, and all shapes and sizes in between. There were numerous pre-orders, and many cakes were sold on the day ...read on
	Voluntary Action Fundraisers continue in their mission to help local causes 10 November 2011 Another successful Hot Chocolate Fundraiser took place this break time in the Small Barraclough, raising money for the Greetham Christmas Cracker ...read on
	Oakham School Voluntary Action pupils supporting charities right on our front door step 4 November 2011 Break time today saw a flurry of activity in the Small Barraclough as Oakham School Voluntary Action pupils held their first Hot Chocolate ...read
	Round House Cake sale 14 October 2011 Round House held its first cake sale for many years on non-uniform day to raise money for Headway, a charity close to Oakham School. ...read on
	Non-Uniform Day 14 October 2011 Non-Uniform Day on Friday 14th October was in aid of Headway, with Jerwoods adopting the theme of ‘Headwear for Headway’ and the Middle/Upper School coming ...read on
	Pupils help others in local community 11 October 2011 Oakhamians have been out and about around Rutland, helping local communities, as part of the school’s annual October Service Weekend. About 150 pupils have been taking part in a variety of activities, ranging from entertaining ...read on
	Charity Awareness Week Mon 3 to Fri 8 October Support our 2011-12 Charity "HEADWAY" and hear all about it in Chapel this week. In Chapel you can hear Simon Hales and his mother Jane ...read on