Pupils enjoy a varied extended curricular programme, which enhances the wider curriculum and school experience, and caters for a wide range of interests. Pupils are encouraged to make the best use of their free time in the enjoyment of healthy pursuits and to learn vital life skills such as being part of a team and serving the community.
Inter – House events take place throughout the year in sporting, academic and performing arts contests. These events not only provide enjoyment, but promote team spirit and, of course, healthy competition.
Sport is a vital component of the busy daily life of Oakhill and pupils are offered the chance to participate in a wide range of physical activities. Sporting excellence is a long standing tradition and Oakhill College now boast the best facilities in the area, having full use of the recently-opened Sports Hall and equipment of Oakhill Academy on campus. Practices take place during lunchtimes and after school and regular fixtures with other schools give pupils opportunities to be part of the team and enjoy a true sense of competition.
The Art, Music and Drama departments provide a wide range of activities beyond the classroom with regular visits to art galleries, themed music days and activities and opportunities to perform in various choirs and ensembles. The whole school productions which take place every other year are much anticipated. Recent productions have included My Fair Lady and The Sound of Music.
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is very active within the College with most pupils in Year Ten taking up the Bronze and many advancing to Silver Level in Year Eleven. The expedition section of the award remains a highlight of the year when participants venture out into the Ribble Valley and beyond, to enjoy the sense of adventure and discovery which it brings.
One of the things that characterizes an Oakhill education is a sense of adventure and there are a number of educational visits or activities organized for each year group which range from cultural visits to European cities, overnight trips to sites of specific interest and day trips to local galleries, theatres and museums.
