This Week's News
Friday 26th June 2026
Dear Parents and Carers,
Well, it has been an unusual week, dominated by the red weather warning that hit us on Tuesday. We are incredibly grateful for your positive and supportive response to the adaptations we had to make to the school day, and for keeping your children at home for either a half or full day. Thanks to your cooperation, we were able to safely utilise our air-conditioned Year 2 block for all year groups and the Oscar Club.
We were also incredibly fortunate that the PTA agreed to make a significant financial contribution to our current air conditioning. Following our Governors’ meeting last night, Charles Langley (Chair of Governors) and Carina MacKenzie (PTA Chair) have been in touch to discuss further funding to install air conditioning across all classrooms and the Oscar Club. We are currently gathering quotes to share and discuss ahead of the next PTA meeting on Monday, 6th July at 7:30 PM.
Despite all of the weather disruptions, we managed to kick off the week with a fantastic visit. Mr. McFarlane, the music teacher from Heathside, brought a group of students to inspire us with a wonderful musical performance. The children absolutely loved learning the names and sounds of a wide range of musical instruments. While we are disappointed to share that the choir will no longer be performing at the Elmbridge Choir's Music Festival tomorrow, we are delighted that they will still have the opportunity to perform at the Year 2 Leavers' Assembly.
Looking ahead, we have all been busy preparing for Move-Up Day this coming Tuesday, as well as welcoming our brand-new Reception families. Everyone is looking forward to spending the morning with their new classes, giving the children a wonderful opportunity to explore their next learning environments. While I am sure your children will eagerly tell you all about their Move-Up Day experiences, you will receive an official email notification regarding your child’s new class on Tuesday afternoon.
I am sure you will join me in extending a huge thank you to all of the Oatlands staff for their incredible hard work in keeping the children safe, cool, and happy during this intense weather period. We are very much looking forward to a return to normality on Monday.
Have an enjoyable and relaxing weekend,
Tanya Mooney
Key Dates in the Next 2 Weeks
Tuesday 30th June Move up day
Friday 3rd July 9.15-10.00 Reception Sharing Assembly
Saturday 4th July New Reception family’s picnic
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
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 see new vacancies for Oscar Playworkers HERE