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Orion Harriers Cross Country Race Report

Orion Harriers Cross Country Race Report

On Saturday 14 October pupils from Oaklands School took part in the Orion Harriers Cross Country race at Chingford Plains. A team of 16 pupils turned up accompanied by their very supportive parents eagerly awaiting the start of the 1 mile race. The conditions were perfect for running with mild temperatures…

First Football Friendly of the Year

First Football Friendly of the Year

On Wednesday 4 October the Oaklands U11’s Boy’s football team played their first friendly match of the school year. St. Edmund’s School were kind enough to host us for the long trip down the A10 in Ware, Hertfordshire. We had quite a few pupils making their first appearance for the school…

Netball Report

Netball Report

On Tuesday the U11 Netball squad went to Coopersale Hall School for a netball match. The team of 12 all played with skill and determination and won the match 9-3. Our only boy, Jake, was an impressive shooter and managed to score 5 of the goals. Well done team! It…

First Girls Football Match

First Girls Football Match

On Thursday 4 May girls from Years 5 and 6 took part in a historical event for the school. It was the first time (if sources are to be correct) that there has been a girls football match played. We have been trying to organise a game against local schools for some…

ISA London North Hockey Tournament

ISA London North Hockey Tournament

On Friday 17 March boys and girls from Oaklands, Normanhurst and Braeside came together to take part in the ISA London North Hockey tournament at Old Loughtonians Hockey Club. After a few sessions of trials and practices, the 10 pupils who were selected played extremely well on the day but just…

ISA U7’s 5-a-side Football Tournament

ISA U7’s 5-a-side Football Tournament

On Thursday 16 March Year 2 pupils took part in the ISA U7’s 5-a-Side football tournament at Power League Barnet. They did not have much practise going into the event, only managing to spend a few lunchtimes leading up to the day brushing up on their skills. This did not deter…

ISA Netball Competition

ISA Netball Competition

On Friday the netball team played in the ISA competition at Redbridge Sports Centre. Despite the freezing and wet weather the girls played with determination. They played 5 matches in a row with a minute break. They played with skill and persevered without any complaints. Gatehouse, Gateway and Gower, the…

ISA Regional Cross Country

ISA Regional Cross Country

On Thursday 9 February pupils from Years 4 to 6 took part in the ISA Regional Cross Country race at Bedford. After a long journey down the M1 our pupils braved the elements and contributed to a great day. We won’t get the official team results until after half term but…

Year 2 Multi-Sports Festival

Year 2 Multi-Sports Festival

On Wednesday 8 February, both Year 2 classes took part in a ‘Multi-Sports Festival’ to complete their topic for PE this half term. Over the past 5 weeks they have been learning, practicing and performing various activities from football, tennis, hockey and basketball to name a few. It was evident that…