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A Pine class pupil looking up at a parachute interactive exhibit at We The Curious

A Pine class pupil looking up at a parachute interactive exhibit at We The Curious

Pine get Curious About Science

Pine class took a trip to We The Curious in Bristol at the end of Summer Term 1. We The Curious is an award-winning science museum with 200+ playful exhibits and the UK’s only public 3D Planetarium. The perfect place for curious minds, big and small!

3 days ago1 min read

An Ash pupil in an interactive exhibit at the Paradox Museum

An Ash pupil in an interactive exhibit at the Paradox Museum

Ash's Epic London Expedition

Just before the end of Summer Term 1 Ash class went to London for the day on their BIGGEST BIG TRIP to date!

5 days ago1 min read

A Hazel pupil walking through the woods holding the hand of a Teaching Assistant

A Hazel pupil walking through the woods holding the hand of a Teaching Assistant

Hazel's Woodland Walk

Hazel Class have been exploring our local countryside. Their Class Teacher, Charlotte, told us all about their trip.

May 221 min read

A Pine class pupil waling through a ticker barrier at Newbury station

A Pine class pupil waling through a ticker barrier at Newbury station

Pine get Ready, Set, Go!

Pine class are really enjoying their topic Ready, Set, Go! This week they were lucky enough to go on a trip by train.

May 141 min read

A pupils and a teaching assistant looking up and pointing at a Green Iguana

A pupils and a teaching assistant looking up and pointing at a Green Iguana

Pupils Learn About Edible Rainforest Environments

After half term Elm and Willow classes will be learning all about the rainforest, so in preparation for this they took a trip to The Living Rainforest in Hampstead Norreys last Friday.

May 111 min read

An Oaklands School pupil riding a pony being led by a volunteer from Lambourn RDA

An Oaklands School pupil riding a pony being led by a volunteer from Lambourn RDA

Oaklands Pupils Expand Their Equestrian Experience

Our pupils regularly attend horse riding lessons at Lambourn RDA which is located just down the road from our school at Manor Farm Stables, Chilton Foliat.

Apr 301 min read

Maple class at the Roman villa at Littlecote Park

Maple class at the Roman villa at Littlecote Park

Maple Explore Local Roman Villa at Littlecote

Maple class are currently learning all about the Romans, so as part of their studies they visited the Roman villa and mosaic which is situated just along the road from school at Littlecote Park.

Apr 282 min read

Pupils and staff from Maple class trying our one of the experiments at The Look Out Discover Centrey

Pupils and staff from Maple class trying our one of the experiments at The Look Out Discover Centrey

Maple Class Discover The Look Out

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

Apr 171 min read

Hazel Class feeding bread to the geese on the canal in Hungerford

Hazel Class feeding bread to the geese on the canal in Hungerford

Hazel Class's Trip to Town

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.

Mar 191 min read

An Elm class pupil standing next to the replica skull of a Triceratops

An Elm class pupil standing next to the replica skull of a Triceratops

Pupils Learn About Evolution and Adaption at Museum of Natural History

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

Mar 91 min read

A pupil from Beech Class using a wheel to make a bowl out of clay

A pupil from Beech Class using a wheel to make a bowl out of clay

The Oaklands Pottery Throw Down

Before we broke up for the half term holidays, Beech and Maple Classes rounded off their pottery topic with a visit to the Perfectly Potty Pottery in Winchester.

Feb 241 min read

3 bars of chocolate made by Ash Class

3 bars of chocolate made by Ash Class

Ash and the Chocolate Factory

On Thursday 5th February Ash Class went to Rosie’s Chocolate Factory near Wargrave.

Feb 121 min read

A pupil from Beech Class looking at some items in a cabinet at Hungerford Antiques Arcade

A pupil from Beech Class looking at some items in a cabinet at Hungerford Antiques Arcade

Beech and Maple Classes go Potty for Pottery

This term the pupils in Beech and Maple classes have been learning about pottery through the ages.

Feb 41 min read

Kye Gets on Board with New Bike Skills

Kye Gets on Board with New Bike Skills

Kye Gets on Board with New Bike Skills

This week Kye from Elm Class took part in his second work experience session with Jim the Bike Guy in Hungerford.

Jan 291 min read

Two pupils from Cedar class walking on the bank on a large pond. One of the pupils is holding a large piece of ice.

Two pupils from Cedar class walking on the bank on a large pond. One of the pupils is holding a large piece of ice.

Cedar Class go Walking in a Winter Wonderland

Cedar Class went for a wonderful sunny walk in Hermitage on Wednesday 14th January.

Jan 151 min read

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