Heads Up OHS

Our senior pupils and staff discus the pros, cons, controversies and opportunities available to us all from using Ai in education and society at large.

Rosie Jamieson (S3) gathers together members of the OHS Eco-committee to tease out world-wide environmental concerns. The also outline how OHS hopes to use new technology to help our school be more sustainable and environmentally friendly. Concluding with a wonderfully positive conclusion of their hopes and dreams for the future.

Eilidh Rose leads pupils and staff guests in a discussion around a number of interesting historical events across Argyll’s rich history.

The second in the mental health series. Senior pupils discuss mental health issues with some of the OHS staff. Concerns, strategies and sources of support all shared through personal discussion.

Pupils involved in the Future Assets Competition describe their exceptionally positive experience, what they learned and how others can get involved.

Senior pupils describe their experiences of visiting Auschwitz and how the lessons learned impacted on them as individuals and what can we can all learn for the future.

Senior pupils discuss sexism in society.

Senior pupils lead a discussion with staff about mens’ mental health issues. This is the first in a series about mental health.

Senior pupils discuss what is COP27?; how can we support the environment?; surprising facts about micro plastics and packaging; where we can all buy environmentally friendly products; top tips on reducing energy consumption; and what’s next for future COPs.

Megan Day leads a discussion about the history of Pride Month, what LGBTQ stands for; what the different flags represent and what OHS are doing to support our pupils.

Murray Hamilton leads a discussion about the benefits of the annual cultural exchange of young people between Oban and Laurinburg.

Pupils discuss what challenges they faced over the last few years and what support they received from school staff: helping them to thrive from their experiences and resilience.

A bit of fun following the topical and crucial debate over whether there are more doors than wheels in the world. Join the debate and give us your views on IG.

A pupil view of the war in Ukraine: what’s going on? How can we help?

Our senior pupils explore the importance of rules and some topical views on the importance of politicians, celebrities and influencers setting a good example

Our pupils discuss the different relationships they had with social media during Lockdown; the huge positives of being able to keep in touch with family and friends; the problem around time spent focusing on social media; and the significant harm caused by influencers and fake news.

Clan Leaders, Kate and Ewan, lead a panel discussion on evaluating whether literature can still be relevant in an age of social media; how literature has brought injustice to light; and they ask, should classic literature be taught in schools? Along the way they explore their own relationships with literature and cover issues such as racism, sexism and feminism across time.

Oban is bidding to become a city. Listen to our pupils view on this issue and learn all about the application and what they see as the pros and the cons of this bid.

School Captain’s Hannah and Angus interview senior pupils about their initial reaction to the COP 26 Climate Change Conference and ask: What’s it all about?; What can we do to help?; What are the barriers?; and What’s next for us all?

Senior pupils discuss their experiences of the covid assessment model, what to expect in next summer’s exams and sum up what they prefer.