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School Library

The library has a wide range of Newspapers,magazines, storybooks and fact books to hand you will soon find something to interest you. Whether you are looking for a little light reading or a vital piece of information for an independent study project the library is often the best place to start.

The library has 16 computers with internet access. The library is open first thing in the morning, break time, lunchtime and after school (library pass required). Click on the link below to see how Oriel celebrated World Book Day 2011.

Library Policy [PDF]
Library Rules [PDF]
Library Opening Access For Students Over Lunch [PDF]

Specialist Support Centre (SSC) – Dyslexia

Oriel High School has a team of dedicated trained professional staff that support students with Dyslexia.  As a Dyslexia Aware school we understand that early and effective support is essential in overcoming the barriers to learning and social and emotional wellbeing for children and young people with dyslexia.

For further information please read our Dyslexia Policy and our Student advice leaflet.   Alternatively you can contact our Head of SSC, Mrs Emsley, via the main school telephone number or e-mail.

cemsley@oriel.w-sussex.sch.uk

Dyslexia Leaflet [PDF]

Dyslexia Policy [PDF]

 

Forest Schools - A classroom without walls

Forest School is inspirational, opinion changing and challenging. It develops an insight into individual learning styles and schemas.’
It is personally and socially uplifting, so laying firm foundations for other learning.  Unlike other forms of outdoor education which generally concentrate on team building, challenging activities or competitiveness, the Forest School embraces an entirely different approach through the nurturing, support and development of the self-esteem of participants.  The students will do the following activities while on the 12 week course
 
  • Fire-lighting skills
  • Outdoor cooking
  • Basic tool use to make a variety of objects
  • Building shelters
  • Art projects
  • Games/challenges
  • Learn about the environment and how to manage it
  • Link all that we do to the National Curriculum especially in areas like science, maths, English, geography and history.

 

To find out more about opportunities at this remarkable school contact us at :
WWW.ORIEL.W-SUSSEX.SCH.UK  or call us on 01293 880350
Email : office@oriel.w-sussex.sch.uk   |   Fax 01293 880351  |   Oriel High School, Maidenbower lane, Maidenbower, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 7XW