T E Lawrence, The OHS magazine, July 1904 This is the earliest piece of writing that can definitely be ascribed to Lawrence, although a companion piece titled ‘Playground Football’ and signed ‘Goalpost’ had appeared in the March 1904 issue of the O.H.S. Magazine, and was written in a very similar style. Playground cricket has no… Continue reading Playground Cricket
Month: September 2025
A Very Good Start 1881 -1898
The following details on the History of the School are taken from the work of Geoffrey Hart (COSA’s first Chairman) just before he died. These cover the first years of our School until Mr Cave succeeded Mr Pollard as Headmaster. The Headmastership of A T PollardThe School opened in the autumn of 1881 with forty-six… Continue reading A Very Good Start 1881 -1898
Origins of school crest and mottoes
The following text is taken from a School magazine where popular teacher Ian (Spud) Taylor explained the origins of the School Crest and Mottoes. Some text and several images are missing – which lacunae we hope to repair soon: “Oxford High School was from its foundation the City School. The Corporation gave the land and… Continue reading Origins of school crest and mottoes