Year 5 were treated to an immersive Space experience on Monday when they were visited by Jo from Space Detectives. The children were involved in learning all about how the Solar system was formed as well as a practical activity where they made planets move into orbit. They finally created their own...

Children from Years 5 & 6 took part in the local athletics competition at Westfield, where they participated in running, jumping and throwing events. It was a great competition, and they all performed brilliantly! Well done Oaklands...

As part of their RE topic on Christianity, Year 5 took an Autumnal walk to St James Church on Preston Road. Reverend David Keen greeted us at the door and welcomed us into the Church. The children listened to David explaining all about Christianity and they shared what they had been learning in clas...

Year 6 had a fabulous time at Nothe Fort as part of their WWII topic. The pupils all dressed as evacuees and activities included an evacuee experience, an air raid experience, learning about shopping, washing clothes, cooking and experiencing a school lesson.

Our girls football team were up against some tough opposition at the ESFA area competition at Bucklers Mead. Amazingly we managed to miss the rain entirely and the sun even came out for a while!! With players taking on new positions and some playing for the first time, they all worked incredibly...

Year 5 spent the day exploring the Roman Villa at The Newt in Somerset. This immersive experience allowed the children to imagine what life would have been like living in Roman times. As well as the Villa, the children took part in weaving, mosaic making, repairing old pots and they explored artefac...