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Oakeley's House
Oakeley's is a very warm and inviting house, where the girls mix extremely well across all age groups.
Our aim is to encourage and ensure that the girls achieve their full potential. As the girls within the house have a wide range of interests,
it is important to develop these talents and hobbies and possibly expand and cultivate new ones.
History
The doors of Oakeley's House first opened in 1870 under the watchful eye of E. Harris. It takes its name from the second Housemaster, EM Oakeley who took over in 1877. One hundred and ten years later in September 1987, it was transformed into the first girls' house under the care of Fiona Hallworth. Famous Old Girls/Boys include Harry Plunkett-Green (pianist and bass baritone) and Martina Topley-Bird (singer).
House Strengths
Oakeley's girls are multi-talented. At present we have girls who have reached national finals for rounders and fencing. Music and drama are very strong too. A recent leaver gained a place in the National Youth Theatre and performed in London this summer.
House Activities
We offer cinema trips, bowling, paintballing and theatre trips to name but a few. We enjoy in-house activities too. We have been surfing with Worcester House in Wales. We have an all-weather table tennis table, a snooker table and table football. Each year we hold an evening of music and entertainment in our magnificient House hall. Every boarder has a birthday celebration with her peers and we have regular barbecues and celebrations after major events and competitions. The highlight of the year is the House Supper, where everyone gets a chance to dress up in their finery.
Recent Pupil Achievements
Olivia Newhouse - Great Britain U19 Shooting team
Helen Duff - a member of the National Youth Theatre
House Motto
Floruit Floret Foreat
Contact
Oakeley's House
26 College Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 3JF
Email Housemistress
KJeffery@clifton-college.avon.sch.uk
Telephone +44 (0)117 315 7320
Fax +44 (0)117 315 7324
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