Dear Parents and Carers,

As the children of Oaks settle into their new year groups, I have been amazed to see such fantastic effort in writing. I take a keen interest in how the children approach their writing and love the opportunities to celebrate their progress and amazing outcomes. Such confidence in writing ultimately stems from a strong basis of reading (both in and outside of school), rich discussions and the opportunity to practice the key fundamental skills. Whether it be phonics or spelling work, chances to refine handwriting or even the chance to create stories, all additional work at home is extremely valuable and has an enormously positive impact that carries across into school life.

Please stay tuned for a number of parent workshops we will be running in the coming weeks for Phonics, Reading and Writing. Sign up sheets will be shared in due course.

Key Dates for Term 1: 

Visit our website for all term dates and INSET days for the academic year 2023-2024. 

14.9.23 - Swimming starts for Year 3 and Year 6 

19.9.23 - Year 5 School Trip to  Clock House Farm 

19.9.23 - Robins First Class Photo to be taken for the Kent Messenger 

20.9.23 - Family Trust Whole School Assembly 

27.09.23 - Individual and Siblings photos (all children)

29.9.23 - Year 3 and Year 4 trip to Kidzania 

3.10.23 - World Heart Day - WEAR RED! Please donate via the My Child At School app. Click here for more information. 

4.10.23 - Flu Immunisations (All years) - you will need to have signed up for this prior to the date

17.10.23 - Fundraising: The Abilities in Me Foundation. WEAR COLOURFUL CLOTHES! Please donate vie the My CHild At School App. 

20.10.23 - Harvest - World Food Celebration at St. Martin's Church. Details to follow.

20.10.23 - Last Day of Term. Finsh time 3:15pm 

6.11.23 - New Term Starts