oxford high school
Oxford
elcome to our website and our history. Oxford High School (OHS) to its devotees
is a place of scholarship and learning tempered by spirit, fun and community.
Justifiably proud of its extraordinary academic outcomes, OHS is a place where
young women are prepared for a world where they give back to others who have not
had the same opportunities. A place where young women are prepared for the
demands of the future, led by committed and dedicated staff absolutely devoted
to their students’ wellbeing and achievement. The women who find their way here
are curious, sparky and delight in challenge of any kind, whether it is joining
the water polo club, singing opera for the first time or managing our very own
hives of bees. Leadership opportunities abound and we are so proud that our
students lead the school, put on world rivalling conferences, write to world
leaders and enable opportunities for all those around us. We are also lucky
enough to be in the heart of a city which thrives on curiosity and learning.
That is reflected at OHS, where Academics come into school to demonstrate the
accessibility of an academic career as well as share the excitement of
challenging world constraints, whether forging ahead with a new vaccine (Dr
Sarah Gilbert), working to ensure that everyone belongs in a diverse world
(Aduke Onafowokan) or even managing a country in the middle of a pandemic
(Jacinda Ardern). These are not leaders who speak to the school as requested by
staff, but rather our students who are given the confidence and aspiration to
put their dreams into action. Don’t make the mistake, however, of believing that
OHS is purely academic; we, and the Girls’ Day School Trust, understand how high
achieving women learn, thrive and flourish. The Trust enables our young people
to access a network of over 25 other schools, conferences run by women for women
across the country, and an astonishing alumnae network of over 70,000 former
pupils who are extending a hand to help your daughter find her own place in the
outside world. Our pastoral care nurtures our young women to ensure that they
succeed at their pace. Despite being a bigger school, our staff are absolutely
dedicated to the young women in their care, get to know them and their ways of
learning and do all they can to support them. That does not mean we lower our
expectations but rather extend the safety net to ensure they are lifted towards
their dreams. Any website can only give you a flavour of what happens beyond the
doors but I urge you to come in, meet me and our dedicated staff whether
virtually or in ‘real life’, and, above all, enjoy the sparky, original,
curious, lively young women who flourish and thrive here. I look forward to
sharing with you the magic of opportunity, fun and spirit that pervades our
school.
