Year 3 were sent back in time by 2000 years with their visit to the Roman site of Verulamium, now commonly known as, St Albans. They learnt all about how the Romans and Celts lived in those times, what they used to do for recreation and relaxation, how they bathed,…
Oaklands pupils always perform amazingly in SportsHall Athletics competitions, and this was another example of our pupils’ potential. We won a lot of the track events, with some expert baton relaying taking place! In the field events, their practice in the Oak-Tree and house events certainly helped them prepare and…
It was great to recognise the amazing talent we have at Oaklands, and the girls did not disappoint, performing an amazing floor and vault routine to the awe-stricken parents in a recent assembly! They have been practicing and working so hard for months now, and their timing, poise and execution…
Oaklands took a team of very confident and eager pupils to the annual ISA U11 Tag Rugby Championships at Bancrofts Rugby Club on Wednesday 12 March. In a tough group, they managed to win all their games, securing the top spot, and subsequently qualifying for the knockout stages. Their morning…
All pupils from Years 4-6 took part in the annual House Swim Gala at Loughton Pool, and they performed SWIMMINGLY, cheered on by amazing support from their friends, teachers, and parents up in the gallery! The Results: 1st Sycamore – 144 points 2nd Beech – 137 points 3rd Willow –…
Reception have been learning all about the Hindu festival Holi. This wonderful festival celebrates colours, love and the start of spring. Each year, people gather around the world to enjoy Holi, where powdered paint and coloured water is thrown in the streets. This year, Reception decided to take part in…
Year 4 have been learning about electricity and this week were having a go at building circuits. They started off with simple circuits before progressing to predicting if circuits had been built correctly or not, even those containing multiple components. They also started to learn the symbols for accurately drawing…
Pupils from Years 3-6 recently learnt about a very fun and energetic fitness activity called Boxercise! Mr Paine, being a qualified instructor, taught them the main punches, ranging from jab, cross and hook, and also showed the pupils how to perform their fighting stance, move, hold their guard up, and…
Isla and Margot and Alfie represented Oaklands School for London North Region at the ISA Cross Country National Finals on Sunday 9 March. Greeted by wonderful sunshine, they made the long journey up to Leicester, supported and cheered on by family, to race the grueling 1.6KM course against all the…
Year 2 took part in a Skype a Scientist sessions with Dr James, who spoke to them all the way from Australia. Dr James completes work to help cows and sheep survive in extreme weather, which can be caused by climate change. He told the children a little bit about…
