Countdown to the May Revels – Saturday 12th May.
I’m sure you have seen the posters and donation requests for the May Revels. This week the pupils have started rehearsing for their opening performance. The OSA members are working really hard to ensure all preparations are in hand and we are really looking forward to what promises to be a fun packed event. Keep your fingers crossed for good weather. Continue reading 'Newsletter 7 – Friday 20th April 2012'»
Happy New Year
On behalf of the staff I would like to wish all families a very happy new year. We look forward to working in partnership to ensure that our school continues to thrive in 2012. Continue reading 'Newsletter 4 – Friday 13th January 2012'»
Oakridge School Arts Week
Next week is our celebration of arts week. We have planned for our pupils to take part in a wide and varied range of activities and experiences over the five days. For your information we attach an overview of the planned activities. Also included is some information about the family photo competition we will be running. Many, many thanks for all the support offered so far but if you haven’t expressed an interest in helping it’s not too late to inform Carolyn of the day and time you are available.
As last year we will organise an open afternoon during Term 2 to exhibit our work and projects. Continue reading 'Newsletter 3 – Thursday 13th October 2011'»
Oakridge School Arts Week – can you help?
Following the success of our event last year we are in the process of planning an arts week in school for the week beginning Monday 17th October. The focus will be our school and our community. Therefore, we are again seeking to use your help and expertise. If you or someone you know locally would be able to come into school during the week to run a workshop or give a demonstration please tell us. We are very keen to again explore what artistic skills and talents our local community has. Your help would be greatly appreciated. Continue reading 'Newsletter 2 – Friday 16th September 2011'»
The Magnificent May Revels.
Firstly, I would like to say a big thank you to everyone who supported our May Revels. In spite of the threat of bad weather with the heavy rain in the morning, the event was really well attended and a fantastic time was had by all, children and adults alike. Continue reading 'Newsletter 10'»
Red Nose Day Fundraising.
Well done everyone for their amazing efforts with the fundraising. As a school we raised £70.85. The Y5 and 6 girls also collected over £83.00 through their sponsored silence.
The pupils who attend the cross country club at Bisley also raised over £500 with their huge fun run. Continue reading 'Newsletter 9'»
Cross country stars – the finals !!!!!
Congratulations to our cross country team who yet again performed brilliantly this week in the two final Stroud Area competitions at Stratford Park. In the Year 3 race our school gained medals for Zoe – 8th place and in the Year 4 race Libby – 3rd place and Esme – 8th place. At the competition on Tuesday Hester gained a place to enter the County finals by coming 6th in the qualifying race.
Once again we are incredibly proud of all runners who have made great progress through the season and set a great example to all. Continue reading 'Newsletter 8'»
Cross country stars – race three.
Congratulations to our cross country team who yet again performed brilliantly this week in the competition at Marling School. This time our school gained medals for Libby third place and Esme tenth place in the girls Y3/4 race and Hester for third place in the girls Y5/6 race. Yet again all runners did really well.
Our runners met and shared a warm up session with the team from Bisley School. Kate who runs the team at Bisley has kindly offered to open up the opportunity for Oakridge pupils to join them on Monday training sessions after school. If your child would be interested in taking up this offer please discuss this with Carolyn. Continue reading 'Newsletter 7'»
Happy New Year.
Welcome back and Happy New Year to all families.
On behalf of all staff I would like to send thanks to all pupils and families for the gifts received at the end of Term 2. They were very much appreciated. Continue reading 'Newsletter 6'»
Art Exhibition.
The recent exhibition of pupils’ work was extremely well attended by parents, governors and friends of the school. The pupils thoroughly enjoyed showing families and visitors their artwork. Many positive comments were received about how stunning the school looks with such a wide range of displays. Once again we wish to communicate our thanks to all who supported the week. Continue reading 'Newsletter 5'»