Last week, Year 4 & 5 pupils enjoyed the trip of a lifetime to Gilwell Adventure Centre, where they enjoyed countless fun activities. The sun was shining for the majority of the trip, and the days consisted of raft building, aeroball, low ropes, den building, archery, karting, climbing, assault courses,…
Coronation fever has hit Oaklands! The children have had a lovely day dressing up in red, white and blue, creating beautiful crowns and enjoying a delicious fish and chips lunch! They even had a visit from the Town Mayor and Deputy Town Mayor. We are all looking forward to the…
Year 1 pupils enjoyed taking part in a mini games session this week. They worked together to earn points for their Houses. Year 6 was on hand to help out, showing the children what they needed to do at each station, and recording the scores. Once the music started, each…
Parents and family were treated to a couple of lovely performances from Year 1 pupils last week. The children donned some impressive animal costumes and told the story of Anansi the Spider, the great drummer and music maker. The trouble with Anansi is that he and his family would eat…
Last Friday, pupils at Oaklands had a fantastic time celebrating World Book Day. They all dressed up as their favourite book characters, and we had some great costumes. Pupils of all ages joined in by dressing up and taking part in plenty of book-related activities throughout the day. This World…
Year 3 had their dress rehearsal this morning, performing for pupils and teachers. They were wonderful. They can’t wait to perform for their parents tomorrow!
On Monday 6 February the newly formed Oaklands Choir performed at the Stratford & East London Music Festival. When we arrived, we discovered there were 5 other schools competing in our class. However, the children conquered their nerves, gave their very best and sang their hearts out. We must have…
This week families and friends were treated to a spectacular Christmas Show by our Upper Kindergarten children. The elves in the toy shop were very busy this year creating toys for the boys and girls, and everyone loved hearing songs from the trains, teddy bears and dolls. Included in the…
Christmas has officially come to Oaklands! Over the past few days we have enjoyed the first of many Christmas celebrations with our spectacular Reception Christmas Show. The classes performed as a group and in their individual classes, dressed to impress in their festive finery. Their voices filled the hall as…
There didn’t seem to be a dry eye in the room yesterday morning when our Year 6 pupils led an emotional leavers assembly to their parents and teachers. Every pupil got up on stage and spoke about their favourite memories from their time at Oaklands. The morning was filled with…
