It was a very exciting day for Maple Class last Friday (5th December), when they met and fed the two Capybaras they had adopted at Beale Wildlife Park as their prize from coming third in the Park's Halloween Scarecrow Competition.

On Tuesday (2nd December) the 8 winners of our Christmas Tree Decorating Competition went to Willis Farm Christmas Trees to make their own decorations out of foliage and pine cones and to choose the School's Christmas Tree.

Just before we broke up for the half term holiday, Pine class took a trip to Butterfly World & Farm Park which is in Wroughton in Wiltshire.

Ash enjoyed their BIG TRIP of the half term last Thursday (16th October) when they took a trip to the Hawk Conservancy Trust near Andover.

Seven pupils from Beech and Maple classes had a marvellous time at the Autumn Harvest Celebration Day, on Wednesday 1st October at Newbury Showground, which was organised by the Newbury and District Agricultural Society.

It was a glorious, autumnal day on Tuesday 23rd September when Ash class paid a visit to Shalbourne Community Growers.

This year we were really pleased to be invited to exhibit our pupils' work at the Newbury Show, which was held at Newbury Showground on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st September.

At the end of the summer term Ash class took their final Big Trip of school year to Lagoona Park in Reading.

Before we broke up for the summer holidays, Maple class took an extra special trip to Bournemouth for the day.

On Wednesday 16th July, we were really pleased to welcome a team from Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue to school.

At the end of the Summer Term the whole of Oaklands School participated in its annual Sports Day.

On Monday 14th July Ash class made their first visit to Shalbourne Community Growers.

Thursday 3rd July was the perfect summer’s day for Willow Class to be in and around The Wilderness in Kintbury, West Berkshire as part of Action for Rivers Kennet’s (ARK) River School.

Some of our pupils have helped to create this peaceful woodland area outside our school building, which will be used for lessons, therapy sessions and play.

Hazel class had an exciting time exploring the ball pits, trampolines, painting, swings, roundabouts, go-karts, water stations, and slides at Swings and Smiles in Thatcham.

Cedar class had great fun when they recently visited the English Heritage site, Donnington Castle.

Willow class were really pleased to welcome ARK - Action for the River Kennet into their classroom for the morning to learn about the importance of keeping our local rivers healthy.

Willow class have made the most of the glorious sunshine by heading out for a trip to the woods.

Before we broke up for the holidays Maple Class enjoyed a special Easter treat by visiting Finkley Down Farm.

We made a pre-visit to Finkley Down Farm this week before Maple class visit for the day.