The School Librarians have been busy at lunchtimes ensuring the books are tidy and in the right places while our Play Leaders have been busy setting up and leading games at lunchtime.

Class teachers have chosen two Class Ambassadors who will greet visitors to their class and explain the learning taking place.

Updates on the new meal orders were given along with work carried out on the pond area over the summer and our plans for this years Y5/6 Residential.

 Look out for a uniform poll next half term - we are looking into a burgundy option for a PE top similar to the one staff wear. 

We welcome Mrs Muir to the team as an Assistant Teacher. She will be working in Y6 with Mr Cooke. She will also be working three afternoons provide interventions funded by the Government through the National Tutoring Programme.

What a great (albeit very hot!!) first week we’ve had! The children have settled well into their new classes and have been keen to learn. Year R have had a brilliant week as have our new staff Miss Thompson, Mrs Mead and Mr Jones. There has been lots of fun in the OWL area, discovering creatures, making dens, climbing and digging.

Yesterday was Election Day at Oakfield! The children had the chance to vote for Class Ambassadors and School Council members as well as our two School Ambassadors from Year 6. Some results are in, some are still to be announced ...

This week Year 5 had a Forces Workshop at Paultons and Year 4 looked at cave art. Our Year 2 scientists were investigating gravity and Year R did some fabulous paintings of their families.

Next week is another busy week with an OPFTA meeting after school on Monday and school photos on Tuesday. See Dojo for details of both events. Remember we have an Inset Day on Monday 25th September.

We have been busy adding dates for this term to Dojo and the website. These will be updated regularly. Please check either source for information.

This week Year 4 had a trip to Butser Ancient Farm and Year 1 visited Totton Library. Year 5 were historians, Year 3 planted garlic and Year R were very busy making ‘ice cream’ and obstacle courses. Some Year 3/4 students also took part in a Multi Skills Festival at Testwood School. We finish the week with Celebration Assembly.

What a busy week! The children were superstars during our Ofsted visit – we will share news as soon as we can (see Mr Mitton’s Dojo post below for more info). During the week Year 3 have been busy learning about the body and there has been lots of fun at OWL. Today is our Macmillan coffee afternoon – please come along from 2.45pm for a drink and a cake.

Next Thursday is our open afternoon for 2024 starters – feel free to spread the word! Thursday is also School Census Day. Please order a school meal for your child if they are in KS1 or eligible for Universal Free School Meals (see Dojo for details of the menu).

The children have been incredibly busy this week hunting for the unicorn which was spotted on our CCTV last weekend (see Mrs Light-Rowsell’s Dojo post from 4th October).

Year 3 visited a Hindu Temple in Southampton, Year 4 have been practising balancing in PE and Year 5 learnt about the pentatonic scale in music.

Yesterday we held an open afternoon for September 2024 starters which was well attended. Another is planned for November - please head to our website to sign up https://www.oakfield.hants.sch.uk/our-academy/admissions

This week Year 6 took part in Mini Medics first aid training, Year 5 were lighting fires at OWL and Year R made Autumn wreaths. Yesterday we had our Reading Challenge Celebration. Children had a story with an adult of their choosing and a craft activity. This was followed by extra play time and an ice lolly. We have just a had a lunchtime visit from our PSCO so lots of the children enjoyed asking questions.

This week Year 6 have been busy! They had a trip to Solent Sky Museum and also spent time dissecting pig’s hearts. The whole school took part in yesterday’s Harvest Festival and we were delighted to be joined by so many parents.

Parent Consultations take place the week after half term (2nd and 3rd November). Please book your appointments through Arbor.

The Maths Workshop which had been planned for September has been rescheduled for 8th November – see the Dojo event for more details.

There are lots of other events happening next half term so keep an eye on Dojo for details. Please also check OWL, PE and Library days on Dojo as some have changed.

Year 1 Trip to Totton Library

Year 2 Significant People Dress Up Day

Year 3 Visit to a Hindu Temple

Year 4 Visit to Butser Ancient Farm

Year 5 Forces Workshop at Paultons Park

Year 6 Mini Medics

Year 6 Trip to Solent Sky

In the first week after half term we have our parent/teacher meetings planned. 

Remember that these will take place on:

• Thursday 2 November 5:00 - 6:30pm

• Friday 3 November 9:30am - 4:30pm

All meetings will take place in the school hall where there will be an opportunity for you to look at your child's work and chat to their teacher about their progress and targets.

Are you thinking about Christmas presents yet? 

We have our Scholastic Book Fair visiting between 14 and 21 November. This will include our annual Bedtime Story Party on Wednesday 15 November. 

There will be some great books available to purchase from the fair.

How do we teach maths at Oakfield?

Come along on Wednesday, 8 November, 5.00pm - 6.00pm where  we will explain how children learn maths using a mastery approach - exploring the importance of language, resources and deeper thinking to allow children to make links and apply their learning.