Oaks Primary Academy Newsletter
Issue Thirteen 02/07/2021
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Message from Mrs Tipple
Message from Mrs Tipple
I have ended the week on a high...serving pudding at lunch time. If the children tell you the queue was longer than normal, it's not my fault!
The end of the school year is very busy and can be very tiring for everyone both inside and outside of school. However, we still need to keep supporting and caring for each other, considering that others may be experiencing feelings we are not aware of and do not understand. Your children are brilliant at working together to understand other people's needs and finding ways to make them feel happy and safe. It is, therefore, disappointing to hear that some adults are not modelling the same behaviours towards pupils of this school. Several of our pupils find transitions at this time of year quite distressing and worrying and need reassurance. Please be sensitive to the feelings of the children, including your own, and contact the school if you have any concerns.
Last week, I shared which year groups teachers will be teaching next year but you will have noticed a couple of names missing. I am delighted to announce that Mr Moore will be Vice Principal from September (continuing with the excellent support of Mrs Mehigan as Assistant Principal) and to tell you that Mrs Bennonson is still with us and will be working in Year 6 and across the whole school. The last bit of good news is, because she just couldn't stay away, we welcome Mrs McFadden back to support across the school.
Have a great weekend, maybe watching football?
Best wishes.
Stars of the week for 2nd July 2021
Stars of the week for 2nd July 2021
Ducklings
Year R
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
Year 6
Ducklings Update
Ducklings Update
Ducklings have had a great week this week. They have especially enjoyed making their own car wash to wash the bikes, trikes and scooters. We talked about how we look after our resources and environment. Ducklings enjoyed working as a team, problem solving how to create their car wash.
We have continued exploring our story 'Jack and the Beanstalk' and look forward to performing it to Robins Class next week.
We have started looking ahead to September, getting ready for our new starters. If you know of any children who are coming up to their third birthday, please recommend us!
Reception Update
Reception Update
Robins class have had a lovely week exploring our inquiry about how we can express ourselves. We have been using the Ipads to take photographs of our friends showing different emotions. We then printed and cut the photos and we are going to make a emotion book.
In maths we have been exploring doubling using lots of different manipulatives and loose parts. The children are trying really hard to remember doubling facts.
The children have loved the new digging area and been creating lots of imaginative stories using the diggers!
Year 1 Update
Year 1 Update
This week Sparrows have been enjoying their new class text 'The Dot'. The story fully demonstrates what it means to be imaginative and creative. The children have linked the story to a well known, famous artist Kandinsky. They have been researching about his life, the meaning behind his art and even applied his unique style to biscuit making. They have really enjoyed being creative and have learnt to colour mix and now know the different between warm and cool colours. We have even be able to incorporate his artwork into our maths by understanding halves! Sparrows have thoroughly enjoyed learning about this new line of inquiry and look forward to making more connections next week!
Year 2 Update
Year 2 Update
For the last few weeks, Blackbirds Class have been immersed in the adventures of Claude and Sir Bobblysock. Together, the pair have ventured around an unknown city and saved the day. Because they have been enjoying the book so much, Blackbirds have begun writing their own adventures with Claude heading to the beach, the circus and even the rainforest! They have also learnt how to sew and have created their own Sir Bobblysock by sewing two pieces of felt together. The next step was to give the sock eyes and to wait and see what trouble it could get up to!
Year 3 Update
Year 3 Update
This week we have been learning about light and have been given agency on how we explore this. So far we have looked at the different vocabulary we need to know, such as transparent (all the light goes through the object), translucent (some light goes through) and opaque (no light goes through). We have also learned that darkness is actually the absence of light and if we are being technical, black and white are not colours; they are shades.
This week, we also had a virtual tour of the Amazon Fulfilment Centres and saw how engineering and robots are used to help prepare items that people buy online. There are robots that move around on their own, carrying people's shopping. These robots can carry up to 600kg (roughly the weight of a polar bear)!
We have also been looking at Kenya and Malawi and how our link school differs to ours, the differences between how they and we wash our hands and how they learn. In our book, The Boy who Biked the World, Tom is also currently in Kenya so receiving some information from our link school really helped us make our learning real.
In Spanish, we learnt a song and then used the Chromebooks to help us with our reading and listening skills.
Year 4 Update
Year 4 Update
by Fearne, Lanah, Leo
by Fearne, Lanah, Leo
In science this week we have been learning about condensation and evaporation. Let us tell you about condensation. This happens when water vapour (gas) is cooled down, it changes into water (liquid). This change is called condensation. We made a mini-water cycle and saw how water evaporates, then when it touches a cold surface it turns back into a liquid and forms water droplets.
In Blue Jays class we have also been learning about different art styles and using different resources. We have been doing some painting and sketching in the style of William Morris. Some of us drew flowers, leaves and made sure we focused on nature with different colours and repeated patterns just like wallpaper. When we were doing our William Morris sketching we were thinkers because we had to make a pattern in our drawing and sometimes we had to think if it would be successful or not.We've seen some fantastic work from everyone and everyone has put so much hard work into their learning.
We are very excited to see some signs of life in our kitchen garden. All of the rain and warm weather has been great for growing!
Year 5 Update
Year 5 Update
Recently, we have been learning about chemistry and experiments. This week, Cornwallis were kind enough to come to our school to run a science exhibition with us. We were delighted to have them come to Oaks. We created Harry Potter potions and made batteries out of fruit to complete circuits. Inspired by Harry Potter, we made potions using troll blood and crushed unicorn horns (fictional names for elements and mixtures). Furthermore, we had copper and zinc and put them in a lemon and got readings through our ammeter. This was our favourite part. We were so thankful for this experience.
In art this week, we have been creating art inspired by the famous artist Wassily Kandinsky. The genre of the art we have been creating is abstract art. We used different colours to blend and mix with pastels. Interestingly, we learnt that Wassily Kandisky was banned due to Adolf Hitler’s regime and after Germany and France he fled to the Pyrenees.
Recently we have been learning about famous naturalists. We focus on several different naturalists who were: Steve Backshall, Charles Darwin, David Attenborough and lastly Steve Irwin. On Thursday Kingfisher class went to Key Stage 1's nature garden to see what we could smell,touch,hear and see, becoming real life naturalists!
Year 6 Update by Baktash and Othniel
Year 6 Update by Baktash and Othniel
This week at swimming we were learning about water safety. We worked with partners and took it in turns to practice our skills for water safety. One partner would go into the water and pretend to be the casualty and the other person would stand at the edge of the pool to help the person in danger.
We learnt two different water safety techniques. The first technique involved using our voice to gain the attention of the casualty. During this exercise the person in the water would swim to the middle of the pool. The person on the edge of the pool would yell, ‘look at me’ and then shout ‘swim to me and keep calm’. They would continue to encourage them to swim until they got to the edge of the pool.
The second technique involved using equipment to help the casualty in the water. Firstly, we would shout ‘listen to me!’ We would then throw a yellow float into the water in front of them, so they could quickly grab it. Then, we would yell ‘kick’ or ‘keep calm’ so we could acquire their attention. Next, we would shout ‘come to me, kick your legs and swim’ to help them focus on swimming. Once they reached the edge of the pool they would climb out of the water.
We really enjoyed learning about water safety and are excited about learning more next week!
PE Update
PE Update
Last Friday Year 5 took on the teachers for a basketball match to celebrate the end of National Sports Week! All classes were able to come out and watch at different times and cheer for their chosen team. It was just fantastic fun! Take a look at our match action shots below!
Frankie is proudly demonstrating the latest purchase of PE equipment to enable Dom Plumb FSF to educate all Yr 6 pupils about the importance of self defence. Martial Arts incorporates many sporting and lifestyle values eg self discipline, respect, fitness and health to name a few.
Yr 6 have had their first session in boxing which involves the 3 C's - conditioning, coachability and concentration. It has been made very clear that all actions taught are only used in the PE session and are not to be seen anywhere else in the school.
PE Days for Years 1 and 6
PE Days for Years 1 and 6
Just a reminder of the following for this term:
Year 1 will be doing PE on a Friday morning instead of a Thursday morning.
Year 6 will be doing swimming on a Thursday so there will be no PE on a Friday. Year 6 can also wear their PE kit every Tuesday this term as they will be walking to the local park.
Meet the teacher dates
Meet the teacher dates
Your child will be meeting their new class teacher on three short morning 'transition sessions' over the coming term. These sessions (which will run up until morning break time) will give the children the opportunity to feel comfortable in their new surroundings, ask questions and become familiar with their new class teacher and LSA in preparation for the next academic year.
The date is as follows:
Friday 9th July 2021
SEND
SEND
Transition
Transition
The last few weeks of term can be quite hectic, and pupils may be anxious about transition; which is perfectly understandable. If we are honest with ourselves, change can make all of us feel a little bit worried at times and it is no different for our children. I highly recommend the Big Life Journal website, which has a range of mindfulness activities that are free, easy to do and really do help to ease anxieties and worries. This is the link: https://biglifejournal-uk.co.uk/blogs/blog/5-fun-mindfulness-activities-children-breathing-exercises
Mindfulness is a practice where you use the five senses to engage physically and non-judgmentally with the world around you. When you do a task with mindful awareness, you do it with 100% of your energy and attention.
Any activity can be done with a sense of mindfulness, even eating dinner with your family. For example, you can teach your child to pay attention to the texture and flavours of the food. You can guide them to think about how the food nurtures their body and keeps their body healthy.
Practising mindfulness is incredibly empowering for children. It can help them better manage stress and anxiety when it does occur. It helps with self-regulation, promotes positive emotions and self-compassion.
Mrs Featherstone
Community Liaison Officer
Community Liaison Officer
Dear parent/carers,
Please see below the morning gate times for your child/ren’s entry to School these are in place for a reason. Sadly we have had a number of children late on a daily basis this term. A pupil’s lateness and absence will seriously disrupt their learning and not only do they miss out on teaching while they are away but they are less prepared for future lessons when they return. Late marks count towards your child's overall absence.
Red group
(Vehicle gate)
8.45am
Blue group
(Vehicle gate)
8.55am
Front gate
Nursery and Reception
8.45am
Front gate
Years 1 and 2
8.50am
Front gate
Years 3 and 4
8.55am
Front gate
Years 5 and 6
9.00am
Reminder about different Covid tests
If you or your child develops symptoms of Covid then you MUST book a PCR test - a lateral flow (LFD) test isn't sufficient if you think you/your child has symptoms. But remember that the symptoms are:
a high temperature – this means you feel hot to touch on your chest or back (you do not need to measure your temperature)
a new, continuous cough – this means coughing a lot for more than an hour, or 3 or more coughing episodes in 24 hours (if you usually have a cough, it may be worse than usual)
a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste – this means you've noticed you cannot smell or taste anything, or things smell or taste different to normal
Lateral flow tests are used for people who DO NOT have symptoms as a way of identifying people who may be carrying the virus but aren't actually showing symptoms themselves. All households are recommended to take part in lateral flow testing twice a week to help stop the spread of Covid-19.
Have a lovely weekend.
Kind regards
Mrs Osborne
CHANGE OF DATE: Post-Covid Celebration Day - Monday 19th July 2021
CHANGE OF DATE: Post-Covid Celebration Day - Monday 19th July 2021
Unfortunately, we have had to change the date of our celebration day to Monday 19th July 2021. Children will remain in school on Wednesday 14th July, until their normal collection time.
This day will be all about celebrating this year at Oaks Primary Academy. This will be a non-school uniform day in which the children will enjoy games, activities and an ice cream as provided by the school. All activities provided will be outdoors and socially distanced and hopefully be blessed by the good weather.
On Monday 19th July 2021, the Academy will close from 2 pm and pupils in Years R - 6 will need to be collected at the following times:
2:00 pm - Reception
2:05 pm - Y1 & Y2 & Red Group
2:10 pm - Y3 & Y4
2:15 pm - Y5 & Y6 individuals and Blue Group
3:15 pm - Nursery
The menu for this day is below:
LAT - Boxed Food Menu R1 14th July 21.pptxCashless system for Olive Dining
Cashless system for Olive Dining
Thank you to all parents and carers who have logged into My Child At School and paid for their child's school meal. We have been informed that all teething problems have been resolved. If you are experiences any problems, please contact the school office.
If you still require log-in details for My Child At School, please contact the school office on office@oaksprimaryacademy.org.uk and these can be emailed to you.
Last Day of Term
Last Day of Term
On the last day of term (Tuesday 20th July), the Academy will close from 2 pm and pupils in Years R - 6 will need to be collected from the usual gates at the following times:
2:00 pm - Reception
2:05 pm - Y1 & Y2 & Red Group
2:10 pm - Y3 & Y4
2:15 pm - Y5 & Y6 individuals and Blue Group
3:15 pm - Nursery
After School Provisions
After School Provisions
Thank you to those parents who have completed our survey. If you haven't already done so, you still have time!
Please click the link below to complete the survey:
Key Dates for Terms 5 & 6
Key Dates for Terms 5 & 6
Please see below key dates for Term 6:
12th July: School Reports to go home
19thJuly: Celebration day. Years R-6 finishing from 2 pm
20th July: Last Day of Term. Years R-6 finishing from 2 pm
21st July: Inset Day
School Uniform for September
School Uniform for September
We know parents will start thinking about buying their child's school uniform in preparation for the next academic year soon. If you are unsure what is needed, please visit the school website. Please see below flier from our school uniform provider which will help with sizing. As the Direct to School delivery option has passed, you will incur a delivery cost. if you place your order before 1st August this will guarantee delivery before the start of term. If you order after this date, they cannot guarantee this. We would encourage all parents to order as soon as possible. If you need any assistance with measuring, please click on the button below.
2021 Uniform PD Delivery to Home Summer Flyer 1 August Deadline.pdfLabelling School Uniform
Labelling School Uniform
Can you please ensure you label ALL of your children's school uniform. This includes the full PE kit. In doing this, it will ensure that we are able to return any lots items to the rightful owner.
Applications Open for BBC One's 'Eat Well For Less?'
Applications Open for BBC One's 'Eat Well For Less?'
We have been asked to share the following with parents.
The ‘Eat Well For Less?’ Casting Team are currently casting for their 8th series and are looking for families / households who would like to eat well and save some money on their weekly shop. The show is on a mission to prove that it is possible for families and households to save money on their food budget without scrimping on taste and nutrition. They hope that by analysing the shopping habits of UK families, they can help to show where they can source the best and cheapest quality food.
Ducklings Nursery
Ducklings Nursery
15 hours
15 hours
Monday - Friday: 08.45 - 11.45 or 12.15 - 15.15
30 hours
30 hours
Monday - Friday: 08.45 - 11.45 or 12.15 - 15.15
*Your child can stay for lunchtime activities for a small additional daily cost.
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