Matt Pearce, Director of Public Health for Reading Borough Council and West Berkshire Council has written to all parents and carers with an important health update.

Today we’re wearing orange in support of PWS (Prader-Willi Syndrome) Awareness Day to help raise awareness of this rare and lifelong genetic condition.

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

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.

Our Term Dates for 2026/2027 have just been published.

We'll be holding our next Open Day for prospective pupils, their parents and carers on Saturday 20th June from 10am - 1pm.

Our pupils have been trying out a new teaching and learning music platform called Charanga.

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.

At the end of the Spring term, Pine class took part in Hungerford Tesco's Easter Colouring Competition and Harry won a prize for his beautifully coloured in Easter scene.

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.

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.