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Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.

• Thame Rotary Swimathon 2024

  Mon 26 Feb 2024 Iola Seaton-Reid

  Yesterday our intrepid team of swimmers represented Oakley School at the 2024 Thame Rotary Swimathon at Thame Leisure Centre.  They did us proud swimming an incredible 110 lengths in 55 minutes.  So far they have raised £195.00, which will be shared between Thame Rotary and our pool maintenance fund.  If you are able to make a small donation please use the link below which will be available for another week.  Thank you so much for your support and huge thanks to Jess, Megan, Ariadne, Ophelia, James and Josh for swimming so well.

  https://www.givey.com/oakleycofecombinedschool

  The final amount raised for Oakley School was £112.00.  This will be used towards pool costs this summer.  Thank you again to our team of swimmers.

  

• Dougie to talk on Red Kite Radio Sunday 4th February at 10.00am

  Wed 31 Jan 2024 Iola Seaton-Reid

  Our pupil, Dougie, will be talking live, accompanied by his mother, Victoria, on Red Kite Radio this coming Sunday 4th February at 10.00am.  Please tune in to listen to him talk about how Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy impacts his life and to hear about all the incredible things he has achieved.

   

  

• Oakley Shop and Cafe Community Art Project

  Wed 24 Jan 2024 Helen Maskell

  The children in Owls and the children who attend our Arts and Crafts Club had a brilliant morning  with  local artist, Adam Grout, painting tiles for the kitchen area of the new Oakley village and cafe. They look beautiful and it was an honour to be asked to be involved in such a lovely community project.

  

• Northern Ballet Visit

  Wed 17 Jan 2024 Iola Seaton-Reid

  We were so lucky to have Kimberly from Northern Ballet visit us again today to work with our KS1 children.  They focused on the new production of the Tortoise and the Hare which the children thoroughly enjoyed as you can see from the delightful photographs. 

  

• Christingle Service 2023

  Thu 14 Dec 2023 Iola Seaton-Reid

  We held our very special, candlelit Christingle service in the hall this morning.  Thank you to those who came along to celebrate with us.  Your donations raised £95.20 for the important work of the Children's Society.

  

• Motivational Presentation by Andy of Urban Strides

  Fri 24 Nov 2023 Serena Courtney

  Our Key Stage 2  pupils enjoyed a visit from Andy from Urban Strides who talked about resilience and keys to success.  He was so inspiring the staff are now considering new careers in street dance.  The children learned about Andy’s journey and he taught them about ‘accepting the challenge’, ‘grabbing opportunities’, ‘practice makes progress’ and surrounding themselves with people who will support and encourage their dreams.  Many who have been to Young Voices will know Andy from the dance moves we learn and for performing street dance live on stage as part of the performance.  His passion is contagious so let’s hope it inspires our children to follow their dreams.

  

• Children in Need 2023

  Mon 20 Nov 2023 Iola Seaton-Reid

  On Friday we supported Children in Need by holding a yellow/spotty/Pudsey mufti day.  To carry on the yellow theme we held a yellow tombola and cake sale after school.  Blenheim House also sold official Pudsey merchandise and an incredible £308.00 was raised for this very worthwhile charity.  Thank you to everyone who donated prizes for the tombola, cakes for the sale and of couse came along after school to support us.

   

  Last year CIN helped nearly 460,000 children and young people to overcome their challenges. This included supporting children & young people living in poverty, providing emergency support to families in crisis, providing comfort to children feeling sad, lost and alone, helping children overcome social injustice and supporting children to feel safe and secure again.

  To find out more about the charity's work please visit their website

  https://www.bbcchildreninneed.co.uk

  

• Rotary Shoebox Scheme 'Spreading a Little Happiness'

  Fri 10 Nov 2023 Iola Seaton-Reid

  Thank you to all our families who filled a shoebox to 'spread a little happiness' to a less fortunate child in Eastern Europe.  These have now been collected and will be on a lorry heading east next week.

  https://www.rotaryshoebox.org

  

• New Outdoor Classroom

  Tue 07 Nov 2023 Iola Seaton-Reid

  We are so pleased to show you our new outdoor classroom which has been completed today.  Robins Class will be using the all weather space for group and outdoor learning.  This has been funded by money raised by our parents through OakFest and other initiatives including school photographs and the textile recycling bin.  Thank you to everyone who has made this valuable resource possible.

  The bespoke structure was created by Sawscapes Play by their expert designers and carpenters https://sawscapesplay.co.uk

   

  

• Show Racism the Red Card 2023

  Fri 20 Oct 2023 Iola Seaton-Reid

  Oakley School is proud to have raised £80.50 today for this important charity by wearing red to school.

  The topic was discussed during the week in all classes.  Thank you to our parents for their support once again.

  To learn more about the history of SRtRC and the important work they do please visit their website following the link below.

  https://www.theredcard.org/our-story/