This Week's News

Friday 3rd July 2026

Dear Parents and Carers,

What a wonderful end to the week we had with Reception’s sharing assembly! The children performed brilliantly as they reflected on their first year at Oatlands. They shared fond memories of their visit to Bocketts Farm and stories they have read, including an amazing recital of The Very Hungry Caterpillar. They sang beautifully, and we were all so impressed by the confidence they displayed.

As you can imagine, pulling together a cast of 90 Reception children is no easy feat. A huge well done goes to the Reception Team—not just for today, but for giving the children such a wonderful year. Thank you also to all of the families who joined us this morning.

It is hard to believe that we are almost at the end of the school year! There was great excitement during 'Move Up Day' on Tuesday. It was lovely to welcome our new Reception families—some of whom are returning with younger siblings—as everyone enjoyed meeting their new teachers and exploring their new classrooms.

We hope to see our new Reception families tomorrow at this year’s PTA New Families Picnic. Looking slightly further ahead, we are also looking forward to Sports Day next Tuesday and are keeping our fingers crossed that it won't be too hot!

Have a lovely weekend.

Tanya Mooney

Key Dates in the Next 2 Weeks

Saturday 4th July                               12.00- New Reception family’s picnic

Monday 6th July                                7.30-9.00- PTA Meeting-All welcome

Tuesday 7th July                                 Whole School Sports Day-timings below

Wednesday 8th July                          Headteacher for the day- Summer Clothes

Friday 10th-Sunday12th July             Pre-Booked PTA Camping Weekend

You can also see a full list of key dates for the year so far, on the Term Dates & Calendar pages of the school website HERE

No Dodgeball- Monday 6th July

If your child attends Dodgeball club on Monday mornings please be aware there will be no club on Monday 6th July.  There will be a club on Monday 20th July instead.

PTA Meeting - Monday 6th July 7.30pm in the school hall

Everyone is welcome. At each meeting we discuss recent and upcoming events, and VOTE on any funding projects the school has requested. At the next meeting this will include a proposal to install air conditioning across reception and Y1 classes, the hall and Oscar rooms.

You may be unaware but the PTA is an independent charity and, while it exists solely for the purposes of improving the facilities and experience of Oatlands children, WE can influence which areas to prioritise spending. Every meeting this year has had no more than 5-10 parents in attendance (including the committee) so YOU can make a big impact. We look forward to seeing as many people as possible on Monday.
Please contact ptachair@oatlands.surrey.sch.uk with any questions or to discuss future volunteering opportunities.

Reminder School Sports Day-Tuesday 7th July

A reminder of the most popular sporting event of the year! Please come along to our sports day, on the school field in Pantile Road, to show your support and cheer everyone along. Please ensure all children have a named sunhat and water bottle.

9.15am           Reception

10.15am         Year 1

11.15am         Year 2

Head Teacher for the day- Wednesday 8th July

I am delighted to let you know that I will be stepping down as Head Teacher on Wednesday and hopefully having a restful day. Miss Ella Speller will be running the school for the day with her deputy, Miss Charlotte Claxton. Miss Speller has a fun day planned for everyone and has said that children do not need to wear their school uniform on Wednesday and instead come to school in beach wear e.g. shorts & T-shirts and shoes practical for running around in the playground, no flip flops or swimwear please! Mrs Mooney.

Safeguarding Notice

If you have any concerns about a child’s safety or wellbeing in the school or community, please speak to one of our Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSL). DSL- Tanya Mooney, Head Teacher.  DSL- Phil Copsey, Deputy Head Teacher or DSL-Kelly Grindle, Nurture Lead.

Website Changes

Please take a look at our Charity & Community pages HERE for information on uniform donations and the uniform sale at The Bridge charity. You will also find information on the Elmbridge Together Family Fun run, supported by the Mayor of Runnymede.