O MNIA

From September 2023, Saturday mornings will be transformed for our First and Second Formers.

We are excited to introduce Omnia, our new enrichment programme which has been carefully crafted by our teachers to benefit our youngest pupils in both their academic progression and their wider development as they move up through Oundle. From encouraging exploration to fostering climate champions and critical thinkers, pupils will be presented with a myriad of activities to whet every appetite. Omnia will be delivered on Saturday mornings throughout the two years, supplementing our current academic and cocurricular provision and offering the perfect stepping stone towards Third Form where all pupils have Saturday morning academic lessons.

"OMNIA REFLECTS OUR COMMITMENT TO ENSURING THAT OUR YOUNGEST PUPILS DEVELOP A WIDE RANGE OF SKILLS AND CHARACTER TRAITS BEYOND THE ACADEMIC CURRICULUM."

EMMA BYATT, OMNIA CREATOR

SOMEWHERE WITHIN THE FIELD OF WORK EACH BOY OR GIRL MAY FIND HIS OWN PART, AND SO TAKE PART IN THE CREATIVE LIFE, AND GROW BY DOING IT, AND BE ‘BITTEN’ WITH THE DESIRE TO DO, AND GAIN IN PURPOSE, IN DETERMINATION, IN SELF-DETERMINATION, IN CONFIDENCE AND IN OUTLOOK.”

Frederick William Sanderson, Headmaster of Oundle School

– 1922, The Service of Schools,

First Formers

Omnia is all about enabling our youngest pupils not only to pursue current passions but to develop new interests, igniting sparks and opening up new opportunities. First Formers will benefit from a bespoke programme over the first four weeks to support their induction process. The emphasis will be on fun and team building to foster familiarity with each other, staff and the environment of Oundle. This will be followed by a carousel of activities in small groups, with each four-week rotation focusing on a particular skill-set or character trait.

Second Formers

Second Formers will rotate through four key themes across four weeks: Global Citizens, Team Players, Critical Thinkers and Climate Champions. Either side of Christmas, there will be a pause on the main carousel, with the pupils changing groups, completing a First Aid course and working towards the InterQuarter competition.

WHERE AND WHEN?

Omnia will consist of two 90 minute sessions on a Saturday morning, with a half hour break in between. Pupils from both our day House and boarding House will take part together in a team-based structure. Oundle specialist teachers will lead the sessions, with additional expertise drawn in from further afield when required. Most sessions take place within Oundle, but we will also be making the most of the inspiring places on our doorstep to add diversity to the programme.

Session 1: 08.45 - 10.15

Session 2: 10.45 - 12.15

Lunch is then provided for all, followed by an optional sports session for both year groups in the early afternoon.

One Saturday per term will be devoted to a whole year group competitive event and social occasion, to which parents will be invited. In keeping with our aim to create a softer transition to Oundle at 11+, there will be a degree of flexibililty around Saturday provision for those in First Form who might need a little more time to adjust.