Friday 14th March 2025

Dear Parents and Carers,

We have enjoyed welcoming Reception parents to our ‘Characteristics of Effective Learning Workshops’ this week. The children enjoyed sharing examples of when they have been Proud Peacocks, Go-for-it Gorillas and Persevering Parrots whilst creating some beautiful collages of the animals. Thank you so much for joining us.

This week is Science week and the theme is ‘Change and Adapt’. Across the school we have enjoyed taking part in some exciting science investigations. With the theme being ‘Change’ Miss Saunders, our Science Leader was delighted to source some tadpoles, which arrived today. I am sure the children will enjoy watching them change into frogs over the coming weeks.  

On Tuesday evening we had our PTA meeting and it was exciting to look at the events that have taken place and money raised since our last meeting. We are excited to let you know that works will be taking place this weekend in preparation for our new library furniture. It was also good to hear positive feedback about Saturday night’s quiz and that ticket sales for this year’s Spring Ball have been so successful! A huge thank you to everyone involved.

We are looking forward to the first of our Parents Evenings next Thursday. Please ensure that you have booked a slot.

Have an enjoyable weekend.

Kind regards,

Tanya Mooney

Key Dates Next Week

Tuesday 18th                          Seahorse Forest School

Thursday 20th                         Jellyfish Forest School

Friday 21st                               Starfish Forest School

Thursday 20th                         3.30-6.00 Parent Consultations

Easter Assembly – Reception Parents

Our Easter assembly is taking place on Friday 4th April at 9:15 and is for Reception parents only. You will appreciate that with 270 children performing their Easter songs it is quite a squeeze. We therefore ask that only one family member attend. Younger siblings are welcome but we do ask that you quietly take them out of the hall if they become noisy during the performance.

Sports Day – change of dates

Please note that sports days are now on the following dates:

Year 1 – Monday 7th July – 9.30-10.30am

Year 2 – Monday 7th July – 11.15-12.15am

Reception – Tuesday 8th July – 9.30-10.30

Spring Term Parent Consultations- Closes Sunday

The Spring Term parent consultations will be taking place in school on Thursday 20th March and Tuesday 25th March 2025.  Self-booking is open until Sunday 16th March at 10 pm.  To book your parent consultation you will need to log into Arbor: https://oatlands-surrey.uk.arbor.sc/

Parents Consultations- Creche

We are pleased to let you know that we are able to facilitate child care at both of our parent’s evenings from 4:00pm. Please bare this in mind when booking your appointments. If you have an appointment before 4:00 and you trust that your child is able to sit sensibly outside the classroom whilst you meet the teacher this will be allowed. However, please note that this will not be appropriate for Reception children. We hope this arrangement will support all parents to attend.

We are Recruiting- Caretaker

Oatlands School are looking for a Caretaker to join our team. We are looking for someone who is proactive and will take pride in keeping our school clean, well maintained and safe.

For more information and to apply via eteach, please click 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, Oscar Manager and Nurture Lead.

Updates to the Website

Vacancy page HERE

Values Stars & Star Writers

Well done to this terms Values Stars who have been awarded for demonstrating Oatlands Values & our Star Writers who have created some excellent pieces of work.

Ladybirds

Values Stars

Elena & Codhi 

Star Writers

Nikhil, Charlotte & Alice

Bumblebees

Values Stars

Isla & Saoirse 

Star Writers

Leona, Maria & Mustafa

Butterfly

Values Stars

Emi & Braxton 

Star Writers

Charlotte, Esta & Miles

Jellyfish

Values Stars

Etta & Josh 

Star Writers

Nicholas, Harvey & Charlotte

Seahorses

Values Stars

Heidi & George 

Star Writers

Elsie, Henry & Laura

Starfish

Values Stars

Joseph & Elliot 

Star Writers

Irene, Arabella & Robin

Tigers

Values Stars

Layla & Beth 

Star Writers

Teddy, Annabelle & Ines

Lions

Values Stars

Juliette & Jin 

Star Writers

Ella, Zachary & Lia

Leopards

Values Stars

Alice & Ernie 

Star Writers

Rafi, Isabella & Harper