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!

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.

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.

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.

On the morning of our last day of term (Thursday 18th December) we invited the families and carers of our pupils to join us for our annual Christmas Celebration at the Herongate Club.

Armistice Day, or Remembrance Day as it's also known, marks the very day that World War One ended in 1918. Oaklands School has been marking the occasion in a variety of ways.

Before we broke up for the half term holiday Chestnut held their own Halloween party in class. Staff and pupils dressed up as Gru and Dave from Minions, a spooky witch and Jack Skellington from The Nightmare Before Christmas.

Pine class held a coffee morning for the parents of their pupils last Friday (10th October) in the auditorium of the Herongate Club.

World Teachers’ Day is held annually on 5 October to celebrate all teachers around the globe. It has been celebrated since 1994.

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.

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

On Wednesday 26th February Isaiah from Ash class and two members of our staff team appeared live on BBC Radio Berkshire.

Everyone in Hazel class has been busy with their learning this half term.