This Week's News
Friday 13th February 2026
Dear Parents and Carers,
This week certainly started with a bang and great excitement with this year’s sponsored bounce. This year the children were bouncing for bike sheds and we are delighted to let you know that so far you have raised an amazing £3,839. This means that not only will we be able to get the bike sheds but also children will be watching a movie with popcorn after half term.
This week has also been Children’s Mental Health week. This year the theme is ‘This is my place’. Children have been exploring the importance of belonging and thinking about the places where they can be themselves and feel comfortable and safe. Mrs Hookings our PSHE lead planned some lovely activities, which children have been completing throughout the week, which included creating an Oatlands tree in the hall with all classes represented. Thank you so much to Mrs Hookings for organising the week.
Reception classes all enjoyed their art workshops this week. They read 'The Dot' by Peter Reynolds and then explored the work of Kandinsky and Kusama before creating their own works of art. Children worked both collaboratively and individually and showed such creativity. Well done Reception!
We had a lovely end to this half term with Jellyfish class assembly this morning. They did an amazing job, retelling the story ‘Peace at Last’ and sharing their own versions of the story. They also shared their scientific knowledge about animals, the minibeasts they had sewn. Well done Jellyfish class and all of the adults who supported you with your learning. Thank you to all of the parents who joined us.
There are many religious festivals falling within this half term. The 17th February marks the start of Lunar New Year and Ramadan and Lent begins on the 18th February. We hope that all of our families taking part in celebrating any of these significant festivals have a wonderful time.
We hope that everyone has a wonderful half term and we look forward to seeing you back in school on Monday 23rd February.
Tanya Mooney
Key Dates in the Next 2 Weeks
Friday 13th February 3.00pm-End of Half Term
Monday 23rd February 8.50am-All Children Back to School
Reception Characteristics of Effective Learning Workshops
Friday 27th February 9.15-10.00 Bumblebees
Monday 2nd March 9.15-10.00 Ladybirds
Tuesday 3rd March 9.15-10.00 Butterflies
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
PSHE Policy Consultation-By 28th February
You will have seen in a recent email that we are currently consulting with parents on changes to the school's PSHE curriculum and policy. If you would like to comment on this, please do so using the form here: https://forms.gle/9GdfETpSw2bPw8bC6 by the 28th February.
Neurodiversity & Sleep- online workshop-4th March
Family Voice Surrey are excited to invite parents & carers to an online event on Tuesday 4th March at 7pm. Nickie Sutton, Specialist Sleep Practitioner, for an informative and practical workshop exploring:
· How neurodiversity affects sleep
· Why traditional sleep advice often doesn’t help
· What does help - with realistic, supportive strategies (and no taking away screens!)
What’s included:
· Access to a recording after the session
· A comprehensive information pack to take away
This session is designed to be supportive, understanding, and empowering - whether sleep challenges are new or ongoing in your family. To book your place please sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1982675390465?aff=oddtdtcreator
PTA Sponsored Bounce – By 27th February
Thank you so much to every parent, carer, grandparent and family friend that sponsored this week’s Bounce. We hope all the children had fun! With your support, six classes managed to hit their £400 target, with Seahorses raising the largest total - and we have raised a combined £3,839 across all 9 classes (plus gift aid and any employer matching). This is a fantastic achievement and will enable the PTA to fund some covered bike and scooter storage for the school. If you have made a donation, please do remember to check if your employer offers to match charitable donations £ for £ to make your donation go even further: the PTA is registered with many of the schemes that easily facilitate this (charity number 802535). Thank you also to Mrs Wood who organised this year’s bounce.
Please could you collect in any sponsor money using our Just Giving links by Friday 27th February.
RECEPTION
https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/bumblebeebounce2026
https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/ladybirdbounce2026
https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/butterflybounce2026
YEAR ONE
https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/starfishbounce2026
https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/jellyfishbounce2026
https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/seahorsebounce2026
YEAR TWO
https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/lionbounce2026
https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/tigerbounce2026
https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/leopardbounce2026
PTA Quiz Night - Saturday 7th March
A reminder that tickets for the quiz night are still available and priced at only £18 including dinner! A ladybirds parent is busy writing the questions for what should be a really fun night. Further details and tickets available from www.pta-events.co.uk/oatlands, please email ptachair@oatlands.surrey.sch.uk with any questions
CLASSIFIED: OPERATION SPRING BALL 2026
Mission Date: 16th May | 1900h - 0100h
Tickets go on sale TONIGHT 7pm for this year’s James Bond -themed Spring Ball (and typically sell very quickly!) Expect a glamorous evening of fine dining, high-stakes entertainment, gaming tables and dancing. You are welcome to fly solo, in pairs, or organise tables of up to 12 guests. Further information and tickets are available at www.pta-events.co.uk/oatlands. Please email osspringball@gmail.com with table requests or additional questions.
PTA Oatlands' Camping Trip-10-12 July 2026
The world-famous Oatlands' Camping Trip will be taking place again this year from the 10th - 12th July. Please join the organisers on the 18th of March from 8pm at the Oatlands Chaser for the first information social. This will be a chance to meet the organisers, ask any questions and have a drink with other parents attending.
We look forward to seeing you then.
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.
Updates to the Website
Updated SEND Offer on our Inclusion pages HERE
Community Pages have been updated with half term activities & an offer from the Flintgate HERE