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  • 18/06/24

    Platinum Award for Oaklands!

    We are delighted to have been awarded the Platinum School Games Mark. This is the highest Mark achievable, and is awarded to schools that have met the standard for the Gold Mark in the previous four years. The School Games Mark is a government-led awards scheme launched in 2012 to reward schoo...
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  • 18/06/24

    Year 6 Rainforest Workshop

    Last week, Year 6 were fortunate to have a workshop based on the rainforest as part of their geography unit. There were creepy crawlies, traditional henna-style face art and even a real life blow gun. Fun was had by everyone and we learnt a lot...
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  • 10/06/24

    Year 4 NatWest Moneysense Workshop

    Year 4 were very lucky on Monday to have some special guests come from the Natwest Moneysense Team as part of work included within the schools Safeguarding Curriculum. Students explored the Save Your Pennies, Save The World topic in which they learned all about different types of energy, the impact...
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  • 10/05/24

    EYFS Kings and Queens Day!

    We enjoyed celebrating like kings and queens!
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  • 01/05/24

    Introduction to Parliament Assembly

    We welcomed Tom Williams to Oaklands yesterday, for a fascinating Introduction to Parliament assembly for our KS2 pupils. The children really enjoyed the talk - perhaps we'll see a former Oaklands pupil in Parliament in the future!
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  • 29/04/24

    Cricket Festival

    Y4/5 Cricket Festival at Taunton Vale Sports Club
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  • 26/04/24

    Adventure Mice authors visit school

    Years 1,2 and 3 were lucky enough to have a visit from the authors Sarah McIntyre and Philip Reeve, who have written the books Adventure Mice.  The children thoroughly enjoyed drawing their own adventure mice characters as well as playing their very own space-themed game.
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  • 26/04/24

    Easter Hunt 2024

    This year the weather delayed our Easter Hunt, but we made sure it still happened! Better late than never!  All the children across the school took part. This was a good test of their Geography skills as well as PE as they practised their map reading and orienteering. 
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  • 17/04/24

    Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra Concert

    Our Year 2 children were treated to a performance by Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. BSO had previously worked with our Year 2 during fun workshops in school, and so they were thrilled to see the musicians in action on the big stage! 
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  • 27/03/24

    Jackdaws OperaPLUS 2024

    Year 5 have been taking part in a very exciting, award-winning project with Jackdaws Music Education Trust. The children took part in workshops and then performed as part of their final performance at The Gateway.  This has been a wonderful opportunity for the children, which they have thoro...
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  • 26/03/24

    Primary Festival of Dance

    Oaklands Primary School did themselves proud at this year's Primary Festival of Dance. The routine that the children performed was incredible, and left the audience spellbound. Well done to all involved. Your dedication and hard work really paid off!
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  • 22/03/24

    Global Games Day KS2

    This March 2024 we introduced Global Games Day. An opportunity for children across the school to try games/sports from around the world.
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