Just before we broke up for the Easter holiday, Maple class visited The Look Out Discovery Centre in Crowthorne.

Monday 13th April was extra special! Not only was it our first day back at school after the Easter holiday, but we also got to try out our new play equipment in our playground!

Hazel class have recently participated in this year's Independent Schools Association (ISA) Easter Hat Competition.

Ash Class have raised almost £90 in aid of Newbury Soup Kitchen, with over £65 of that total being raised by one student alone.

British Science Week is an annual 10‑day celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths, which took place this year from 6–15 March 2026.

Everyone at Oaklands School is incredibly proud of Eliza, Isiah, Josh and Leigha from Ash class, who have just attained their ASDAN Personal Development Programme Bronze level.

Friday 20th March was Red Nose Day, so our pupils and staff wore red to show their support for Comic Relief.

On Tuesday Hazel class had an amazing life skills lesson out in our local community. The sun was shining, listening ears were switched on, and everyone walked beautifully along the canal to feed the ducks.

Just as “Mighty oaks from little acorns grow” we're looking to grow as a school. Therefore, we currently have opportunities for experienced Qualified Teachers, Higher Level Teaching Assistants and Teaching Assistants to join our valued team.

We'll be holding our next Open Day for prospective pupils, their parents and carers on Saturday 16th May from 10am - 1pm.

Having had his gym induction with staff at the Herongate Club in Hungerford, which is just around the corner from school, Jamie is really enjoying his regular visits to the gym. He starts his workout by warming up, by using the treadmill, stair climber and/or elliptical machine, before moving onto using the weights for strength training. Jamie uses a combination of the fixed weight machines and free weights along with the bench press, which he has just been trained how to us

In PSHE (Personal, Social, Health and Economic education), Hazel have been thinking about how to keep their bodies healthy.

Elm and Willow Classes visited the Oxford University Museum of Natural History, on Thursday 5th March, where they learned about evolution and adaptation.

Our pupils regularly help out at Shalbourne Community Growers. They really enjoying getting stuck in to the many chores that need doing, such as planting, weeding and watering.

This year our pupils and staff had a brilliant time dressing up as characters from their favourite books for World Book Day.

The establishment of our School Council represents an important commitment to placing pupil voice at the heart of school improvement and everyday decision-making. It is fundamental to empowering our pupils to understand their rights, develop agency and build confidence in advocating for themselves and others.

This term in English, Hazel Class are reading Superworm by Julia Donaldson, a wonderful story that also highlights the very important topic of caring for animals – both big and small.

Changes to the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system have been announced, as part of the schools white paper: Every Child Achieving and Thriving. Here's what it means for you and your child.

On Wednesday 11th February Cedar, Chestnut and Hazel Classes all got on a big coach to go to see a performance of The Gruffalo’s Child at The Hexagon in Reading.

This term has got off to an amazing start for the pupils of Pine Class as they have already welcomed Kieran, a Ranger from ZooLab, into class along with his collection of incredible creatures!