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• Year 5 Maths Challenge

  Wed 28 Feb 2024

  On Monday, 4 young mathematicians, Cameron, Maxim, Felicity and Thomas, took part in the county Maths Challenge alongside 46 other Hertfordshire schools.  The children worked in pairs, relentlessly working through all the challenges, with unparalleled enthusiasm and a can-do attitude - it was a joy to see them shine and show off their skills.  We are delighted to let you know that Team Oakwood finished with over 120 points and were placed joint winners with another school.

  Well done to you all and thank you to Mrs Raghavan who accompanied and supported the children.

• Reading for Mental Wellbeing

  Thu 08 Feb 2024

  Report from Literacy News:   Reading for mental wellbeing

  In a report released in November 2023, 3 in 10 children and young people told us that reading made them feel more confident (29.8%) or helped them deal with problems (27.3%). At a time when the value of mental wellbeing is increasingly recognised, these findings indicate the powerful and ongoing role of reading – and nurturing reading environments – in supporting children and young people’s mental wellbeing.

• Safer Internet Day 2024

  Mon 05 Feb 2024

  Oakwood are delighted to join the global campaign, Safer Internet Day 2024, this week.  Using the internet safely and positively is a key message that we promote at school, and this is a great opportunity for us to re-emphasise the online safety messages we deliver throughout the year.

   

  This year the campaign is focusing on change online, including:

  *  Young people's perspective on new & emerging technology

  *  Using the internet to make change for the better

  *  The changes young people want to see online

  *  The things that can influence & change the way young people think, feel & act online &         offline

   

  We would be delighted if you could join us in celebrating the day by talking at home about internet use.  To support this, the UK Safer Internet Centre have created some activities and information to use at home, and are available at:

   

  https://saferinternet.org.uk/safer-internet-day/safer-internet-day-2023/parents-and-carers

  

• Holocaust Memorial Day

  Wed 31 Jan 2024

  KS2 Assembly today focused on Holocaust Memorial Day. Ms Buckley spoke about, and used materials from, the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust, explaining why we mark HMD.

   

  Fragility of Freedom is the theme for Holocaust Memorial Day 2024 - please see their educational and informative website for further information.

• Measles

  Wed 31 Jan 2024

  Be aware of Measles. This poster explains: • signs and symptoms of measles, mumps and rubella • the importance of calling the GP or clinic if you suspect you have measles • the importance of having the correct, complete doses of MMR • you can get MMR vaccination at any age

  

• Spare clothing

  Tue 30 Jan 2024

  If you have any of the following clothing, we would be very grateful for them for spares in Reception, KS1 & KS2:

   

  School skirts & trousers

  Socks, tights, underwear

   

  Thank you in advance.

• Burns Night 2024

  Thu 25 Jan 2024

  Wishing all our Scottish families a very Happy Burns Night

  

• Road Markings

  Wed 24 Jan 2024

  We are delighted to let you know that the council have completed the painting of the double yellow and zig-zag yellow lines outside school.

  Please could we remind all drivers to not park on these during school hours for the safety of our whole school community. 

  

• ASC/SEND Coffee Mornings

  Thu 18 Jan 2024

  Please see attached the dates for Vista's upcoming ASC/SEND Coffee Mornings which are held in The Hub, Fleetville Junior School

  

• New Year 4 Recorder Club

  Mon 15 Jan 2024

  If you would like to learn how to play the recorder, now is your chance.

  Tuesday lunchtimes in Treetops. No experience needed, just an enthusiasm to learn!

  Please sign up via School Gateway or contact the school office for further information.