Pastoral Care
The essence of our pastoral care policy is to provide
Keeping in Touch
a safe, comfortable and stimulating environment for
There is a strong partnership between the School,
all of our pupils.
parents and pupils. Tutors are available to discuss
academic matters while the Housemaster or
Settling In
Housemistress addresses pastoral concerns.
Pupils’ lives revolve around their House, their Year
Parents receive regular information from the
and their Tutor Group. New joiners get a taste of
School and our website is an invaluable source of
life in their chosen House from a ‘House Book’ which
up-to-date news. All pupils have their own email
is sent to them before they arrive, and our welcome
address and each term all parents receive a copy of
programme, which helps them settle quickly and
the ‘Red Book’, an essential handbook packed with
happily into their new ‘home’. From the security
useful information including the School calendar,
of this extended family, pupils can explore the
pupil lists, teaching and administrative staff contact
abundant opportunities open to them as they
details, term dates and School rules.
progress through the School.
The Chapel
As a Christian foundation, the Chapel is at the heart
of life at Oakham and there is an active chaplaincy
team. Pupils are welcome whatever their religious
beliefs and, through open discussion in tutor groups
and in houses, each individual learns to appreciate
the needs of others both in school and in society.
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