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Mental Maths in Year 3

3CA has been looking at how to subtract numbers mentally using jumps on a number line, the children have been thinking about how to break down the jumps so it is easier for them to work out, then demonstrated this by coming up to the board to solve the questions!…

Oaklands Woodpeckers

After this week’s assembly where Miss Francis introduced the school’s Jigsaw PSE programme using mindfulness, the children enjoyed their first Jigsaw lesson outside on the grass. We focussed on breathing during Calm Me Time and taking turns speaking during circle time. During the lesson, we discussed how it feels to…

Maths Outdoors

  2Z had fun in the shade identifying numbers and ordering themselves in different ways e.g. ascending or descending numbers. They also had to problem solve to work out which numbers were missing. Well done 2Z!

5Z Get Creative with Cushions

Year 5Z have been busy making cushions in Design Technology. The children have been developing their concentration and hand-eye coordination, which also helps with cognitive development and the development of motor skills. They have enjoyed working on different sewing techniques and exploring a variety of fabrics and patterns. Their handmade…

Oak-Tree Indoor Athletics Results

On Tuesday 24 January, our Year 5 and 6 pupils all took part in the Oak-Tree Indoor Athletics competition at Peter May Centre. It was great to see all the children trying to throw, jump and run for their schools to earn valuable points for the overall score. Oaklands can…

Christmas Carol Service 2022

The annual Oaklands Carol Service was a huge success this year, with children from Years 1 to 6 filling the church with songs and music. St Mary’s Church hosted the service again this year creating a beautiful setting for an afternoon of carols. This year, Years 5 and 6 told…

Celtic Harmony Stone Age Day

Year 3 recently visited Celtic Harmony in Brickendon to attend a series of Stone Age workshops. The day began with the children bargaining to enter a fortress. It turned out to be full of all sorts of artefacts, including mammoth bones and teeth, and various stone items which had been…

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Year 6 French Games

‘I was impressed with the year 6G pupils with their Project about creating a French game. Zavier has created his own French game called the “Paris chase” with a lovely map of monuments from Paris, including dice and counters. As you moving along the path you have to answer questions…