Well done to our Year 9, 10 and 11 girls who took part in the netball trip to Condover Hall this weekend! They had a fantastic time on the Friday and Saturday activities, tackling the high ropes, aero ball, and even some axe throwing before getting stuck into the netball tournament. Despite the Year 9/10 team being mostly Year 9s and the Year 11 team missing players (and pushing through injuries), both teams performed brilliantly. Saturday’s matches were tough, but the girls held their own, with both teams securing wins. The Year 9/10 team finished 2nd in their group and qualified for the Cup on Sunday, while the Year 11s were placed in the Plate competition. On Sunday, the girls came out fighting. The Year 9/10 team battled hard and ended their final match with a well‑deserved win. The Year 11 team, with help from a few borrowed players, dominated all their games and were awarded the Plate trophy after a series of convincing wins! The girls’ hard work in weekend and evening training clearly paid off. Thank you for your commitment, determination, and for representing NOA so proudly against strong opposition from club teams and private/grammar schools. Well done to all of you!

Connor had an amazing time representing at the English Schools Cross Country Championships in Liverpool. We’re incredibly proud of his performance — out of 350 Year 10/11 boys, he finished an impressive 170th with a time of 17:58. Even better, within the Oxfordshire team he’d been seeded 8th, but he dug deep, gained several places, and came home as the 5th finisher for the county. A huge thank you for giving him the opportunity to take part. We couldn’t be prouder of what he achieved.

A huge congratulations to our top Sparx Maths performers this week (9/3/26-13/3/26)! Your hard work and dedication really stand out. They have smashed their homework this week and earnt an incredible amount of XP, we are super proud of them—keep it up! 🎉. Prize Alert: Our leaderboard champions win a well-deserved chocolate bar as a reward for their effort!🍫 Keep up the good work and try and stay on the leaderboard for as long as you can, there is some fierce competition though. For everyone else, don’t worry—there’s still time to climb the leaderboard. Every piece of homework you complete brings you closer to the top (and that sweet treat!). Who’s ready to take the challenge? 💪

🌟 Indoor Bowls Programme at Woodgreen Leisure Centre! 🌟 On Tuesday, we took 11 students to the Indoor Bowls Programme, delivered in partnership with Banbury Youth Bowls Academy at Woodgreen Leisure Centre. This two‑week opportunity introduces students to the sport of bowls through fun activities, before helping them learn some of the more formal elements of match play. This programme was offered to students who haven’t previously taken part in any sports extracurricular activities, and it’s already had a brilliant impact — one student enjoyed it so much that they’ve now signed up for the club! 🎉 A huge thank you to the North Oxfordshire School Sport Partnership for providing this fantastic opportunity 🙌