This Week's News
Friday 14th November 2025
Dear Parents and Carers,
Despite the horrendous weather today, Oatlands was full of happiness and fun as we celebrated BBC Children in Need. The children enjoyed completing their ‘25’ challenge and by assembly this morning we had raised £400. We also sold lots of raffle tickets for our giant bear. Tickets will continue to be on sale next week and the draw will be on Friday 21st November. Please keep donating to this amazing cause using the link below.
Reception had their first Forest school experience at Oatlands this week. They whittled stick men, weaved poppies and decorated trees with their clay creatures. There was certainly lots of digging, bug hunting and potion making too. The day came to a perfect end when the children toasted marshmallows on the camp fire. The staff and parents were so proud of the resilience, independence, teamwork and respect that the children demonstrated. We are pleased that we made the decision to postpone Ladybird’s Forest school today due to the weather and it looks much better for them on Tuesday 25th November.
Earlier in the week, year 1 and 2 children all took part in first aid workshops. They were taught basic skills, including how to put on a plaster, a cold pack and what to do in the case of an emergency. These sessions are invaluable and we appreciate the PTA funding the workshops.
We hope that those of you who attended the PTA wine tasting last night had a wonderful evening. A huge thank you to Valentina for providing such an amazing array of food and wine as always.
We hope that you have an enjoyable weekend and the rain stops!
Tanya Mooney
Click this link to donate to Children In Need:
Tanya Mooney is fundraising for BBC Children in Need
| Monday 17th November | 9.14-10.00 Butterfly Class Maths workshop |
| Monday 17th November | 4.15-5.15 Bedtime Story event |
| Tuesday 18th November | Year 2 Surrey Fire & Rescue-Fire safety workshop |
| Tuesday 18th November | Reception Police Officer Visit |
| Wednesday 19th November | 9.15-10.00 Ladybird Maths workshop |
| Thursday 20th November | 9.15-10.00 Bumblebee Maths workshop |
| Monday 24th November | 7.30-9.00 PTA Meeting- All welcome |
| Tuesday 25th November | Ladybirds Forest School |
| Wednesday 26th November | Whole school flu vaccinations & Reception Measurements |
| Wednesday 26th November | 9.15-10.00 SEND Coffee Morning |
Ladybirds Forest School- Tuesday 25th November
Ladybirds Forest School has been re-scheduled to Tuesday 25th November. Lets hope for better weather!
SEND Coffee Morning- Wednesday 26th November
Parents & Carers from Oatlands & Manby Lodge schools are welcome to attend our SEND coffee morning, even if your child does not have a diagnosis. There will be a talk by Neurodiversity specialist practitioner from Barnardo’s.
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.