A Light to Oneself, A Light to the World

Our theme for the 2024/25 school year

Each year we choose a school theme as a way to frame our ongoing inquiry into the intent of the school as articulated by our founder, J Krishnamurti. The following is a short video based on this year’s theme, “A Light to Oneself, A Light to the World,” produced for our Annual Fundraising Tea.

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Krishnamurti

Our Theme for 2024-25

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Our theme for the 2024-25 school year, based on the teachings of our founder, J. Krishnamurti, is “A Light to Oneself, A Light to the World.”
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A Sense of Presence

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What does it mean to be fully present? Is it possible to be here in this moment with you and not be distracted by my “to-do” lists or the ever-emerging messages piercing notifications through my many devices and platforms?
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School Garden Spring Blossom

News from Our School Garden

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Our school garden has been waking up and it's been a joy to watch it come alive with student hands and hearts helping every step of the way.
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Oak Grove Theater, Into the Woods Jr.

OGS Theater Presents Into the Woods Jr.

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After many months of dedicated rehearsals the curtain rose on four spellbinding performances of Into the Woods, Jr.
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senior swimmers

First OGS High School Swim Meet

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Oak Grove School seniors Danielle and Dahlia made waves in Ojai's local newspaper last week after representing the Lizards in their first-ever high school swim meet at Villanova Preparatory School in Ojai.
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Learning is Alive, Message fro the Head of School

Learning is Alive

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Our teachers make space to demonstrate curiosity, make mistakes, and explore the world of knowledge alongside our students.
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India Night

India Night – Class of 2025

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The Class of 2025 shares their experiences in India, a trip that exemplifies how Oak Grove students gradually travel further away on increasingly more challenging journeys.
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Bellomo Warshaw Family

Why We Give

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Supporting Oak Grove is easily a priority for us because we have witnessed first hand its impact on our son, his classmates, and the student body; on personal development and critical thinking; on self-confidence, patience, and understanding.
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High School Lizard Talk, Los Padres Forest Watch

High School Lizard Talks

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Lizard Talks take place throughout the year and are an opportunity for professional adults from within and without our community to share their expertise with High School students.
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