Charity & Community

What's going on in our local community?

We are very lucky to be part of a thriving and active local community. We enjoy taking part in as many local community events as we can as a school and are happy to use our website to keep you informed about events and activities happening locally that you might like to take part in. Follow the links below to find out what's on in our community at the moment.

St Mary's Oatlands Upcoming Events/Activities

There are always lots of fun activities happening at St Mary's Oatlands.  Please see the attachments at the bottom of this page for details of what's happening this month. 

Walton & Hersham Foodbank - Kinship Carers

The foodbank have recently linked up with Kinship Carerswho are starting a new support group in Walton using our new space at The Bridge, Bridge Street, Walton. 

A kinship carer is someone who is raising a family member or friends child and the group is to offer much needed support and friendship and is open to all.

For more information, please speak to Karen Hamilton at The Bridge on 07311 336 924 or by email at bridge@waltoncharity.org.uk

Walton Charities new Community Growing Space

Please see the flyer below for more information on the new Space to Grow community space.

Throughout the school year, the children, staff and parents at Oatlands school will support a variety of local, national and international charities. Below is an overview of some of the charitable work we have done recently.

Happy House - Children of Watamu

Since 2011, we have been sponsoring 2 children via the Happy House (Children of Watamu) charity. Happy House provides a safe home for over 100 vulnerable children in Kenya as well as schooling for a further 380 children from nursery through to secondary school.  We are currently sponsoring 2 girls: Diana and Elizabeth and receive regular updates about their progress and achievements. For more information about Happy House, please visit their website https://www.childrenofwatamu.net/

 Supporting Our Local Foodbank

Each year, at our Harvest Festival, we collect food items for distribution to the local community foodbank.  This year we supported the Runnymede foodbank (which covers the Weybridge area) with an amazing 241.4kg of donations.  Thank you to all our wonderful Oatlands families for their incredible generosity. If you need support from the Foodbank please click here for more information. 

Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal

We are proud to support the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal each year selling poppies and other themed items in school.  This year we raised a phenomenal £271.32