Leigh Academy Oaks- Principal's Bulletin

Dear Parents & Carers, 

It was another busy week of learning at Leigh Academy Oaks and I have been fortunate enough to visit many classrooms this week to experience what pupils have been getting up to. I was also pleased to tour our Chair of Governors around the academy last week as he starts his new role with our academy. He remarked on the calm and purposeful learning environment that has been established at the beginning of the academic year. 

We are soon launching our Pupil Employment Scheme for this academic year. Be sure to check out some of the roles that our pupils can apply for. I am looking forward to seeing pupils apply and interview for their desired job within the academy. I know from previous experience, our pupils take such pride in the Pupil Employment Scheme roles that they are given. 

Work is underway in the background for our 'Centenary' event. Leigh Academy Oaks will be Turing 100 in 2029. If you have any old photographs or documentation relating to Oaks over the years, we would be delighted to see them and take copies as we begin to prepare for what will be a big celebration. Please send anything relevant to our academy office so we can begin preparations.    

Best wishes for the week ahead, 

Mr L Coulson 

Academy Uniform 

At Leigh Academy Oaks, we take great pride in the appearance of our pupils and expect all members of our academy to adhere to our uniform standards. 

You can view our uniform expectations HERE . 

Please ensure that all uniform is named and checked regularly.

Key Dates

Wednesday 24th September - Flu Vaccinations (R-Y6) 

Monday 29th September - Whole School Photos (Uniform and PE uniform in bag) 

Friday 17th October - End of Module 1 

Tuesday 16th December 2025 - Christmas celebration at St. Martin's - 10am 

Parking around the academy 

We appreciate that parking around the academy is limited and it can be difficult to find a space. However, please do not park; on double yellow lines, on the junctions, over dropped kerbs or the yellow zig-zag markings near our gates. Parking in the areas creates dangerous crossing conditions for our pupils, their families and our wider community. 

Swimming Y6 

Please check your MCaS app to view communication regarding swimming for Years 6. 

Packed Lunches  

We are proud to work in partnership with parents to encourage the children to understand what healthy eating means and how it can be achieved through academy meals and packed lunches. We ask that parents support the academy to help pupils establish good eating habits, by providing a ‘balanced’ and ‘nutritious’ packed lunch. Pupils must have water in their water bottles.  When packing fruit in lunchboxes or for morning snacks, please remember to cut smaller, rounder fruits such as grapes and tomatoes, into quarters to reduce the risk of choking. 

Ordering Lunches

You can view the lunch options and order your child's meal via MCAS app. If your child has an appointment and are not in for the morning register, you must ensure that you order their lunch via the app. 

Mobile Phone Use 

Parents and carers are asked NOT to use their mobile phone whilst on the academy site. Members of staff will politely request you to end calls on the academy site. The use of mobile phones on site also extends to taking photographs and videos. 

Bike Shed

Please remind your child to park their bike or scooter carefully to maximise space. We know the shed is right beside the entrance gate, and this area can get congested quickly so please move along as soon as possible to allow the flow of families in and out. 

Coats, hats, gloves and scarves

As the colder and wetter weather draws nearer, you may wish to send your child into the academy wearing the above mentioned items. We kindly ask that they are labelled with your child's name so if they become lost, they can be returned to the correct owner. 

After School Clubs

After school clubs for children in years 1 to 6 have started and will run until Thursday 12th December. As places for clubs are limited, please ensure your child wants to attend the club they are signed up for using the My Child At School app.