Reading – we encourage students to be confident and enthusiastic readers as this will support you in all of your subjects. We would recommend that you read a minimum of 20 minutes a day. Children who find reading difficult should spend time reading a book with an adult/older child.

Exercise - it is government aspiration that all children take part in 5 hours of quality physical activity each week. Two of these hours take place in school as part of the curriculum. We would hope that you engage in at least 1 hour of additional exercise, whether as part of the school’s extra-curricular offer or elsewhere.

Instrument practice – this should be daily for all students with access to musical instruments.

Listening to music – you can broaden your knowledge of music by listening to a range of music genres.

Participation – making a positive contribution is a key. You should seek to engage in opportunities outside of the formal curriculum in music, sport and drama or opportunities to pursue a hobby or interest you do not have the opportunity to study at OBHS.

Cultural awareness – this can be fostered by visiting places of historical, scientific or cultural interest, reading newspapers or watching the news