This Week's News
Friday 12th June 2026
Dear Parents and Carers,
We had a wonderful end to the week with the Starfish Class Assembly. The children truly impressed us by sharing their geographical knowledge and their learning about the first space landing. They opened the assembly by talking about the importance of kindness—the strong relationships built in this class are a true credit to Miss Bridge and Mrs Ellis. Thank you so much to all the families who joined us this morning; well done, Starfish Class!
Our Reception children thoroughly enjoyed their Summer term Forest School days this week. They demonstrated excellent listening skills, teamwork, and creativity through a variety of brilliant activities, including making clay rock pools, leaf fish, and using woodwork skills to create jellyfish. This was alongside plenty of digging, bug hunting, potion making, and toasting marshmallows! Well done, Reception! A huge thank you to all of our parent helpers who joined the classes—we truly couldn't have done it without your support.
Parent Survey: Results & Upcoming Changes
Thank you to everyone who took the time to complete our recent event-planning survey just before half term. We received 144 responses, which are incredibly helpful as we plan for the 2026/27 academic year.
Key Survey Insights:
72% of parents prefer to keep maths workshops at 9:15 AM.
63% of parents prefer to keep Curriculum evenings at 6:00 PM.
Based directly on your feedback, we are introducing the following improvements to boost engagement and make attendance easier for all families:
Advanced Notice: All families will receive a "Save the Date" card this term outlining the events we would like you to attend.
Creche Facilities: We will be providing a crèche during evening Curriculum evenings.
Siblings Welcome: Younger siblings are now welcome to attend daytime workshops.
Catch-Up Content: If you are unable to attend an event, catch-up material will be provided. (We do however now hope that the majority of parents will attend).
We are also very excited for Music Week next week, where Mr. Copsey has organised a fantastic multitude of enrichment activities. The week is designed to give children the opportunity to perform, appreciate diverse music, and get inspired to play instruments.
We hope you have a great weekend ahead and enjoy the return of the sunny weather!
Tanya Mooney
Key Dates in the Next 2 Weeks
Friday 19th June 9.15-10.00 Seahorse Class assembly
Tuesday 23rd June Reception Zoo Lab Visit
Friday 26th June ECP Online Workshop
Friday 26th June Evening-Year 2 Choir performing at Elmbridge Music Festival
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
ECP Online Safety Training-Please sign up
Following on from the email sent this week, we have arranged for ECP Safeguarding to deliver a face to face workshop for parents and carers.
This informative session will provide practical advice and guidance to help you support your child’s online safety. It will cover the latest online trends, including popular apps & games, the potential risks and challenges children may encounter online and valuable tools, knowledge & strategies to help keep children safe.
So far 56 parents have signed up, we are hoping to see 200 parents attending. If you need to bring younger siblings please let us know.
Please click HERE to complete the attached form to confirm that you are able to attend.
PTA 2nd Hand Uniform Donations
The PTA is accepting donations of school uniform in preparation for the new Reception parents visiting for Move Up Day on 30th June. We are accepting good quality grey items, all Oatlands branded items, PE kit and Book Bags. We are not accepting white items, tights or shoes unless brand new in packaging. Please leave with the school office by Wednesday 24th June to allow us time to sort the donations. Thank you in advance for helping your PTA and the planet!
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.
Oatlands Rainbow
Thank you to one of our lovely parents for sending in this photo
