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Headteacher Update - Friday 14th July 2023
Fri 14 Jul 2023Welcome to this week's Weekly Update, and the last of this school year! It's been an incredibly busy week...school trips...local walks...swimming lessons and talent shows.
This year's Talent Show took place on Tuesday. Hosted by Miss Saunders, there was an unexpected Guest Judge on the panel, and some incredible acts performing. As in previous years, each class voted an act through to the whole-school performance. We saw some incredible talent, including fabulous dancing, unbelievable magic and a couple of hilarious comedy acts, as well as some gymnastics, parodies, virtual videos and singing. I was truly impressed with the fantastic talent of our pupils.
It was a difficult decision but 'Congratulations' to Elishama in Year 6, who was chosen by the children and judges as this year's winner, who gave a fabulous performance of 'Never Enough' from The Greatest Showman.
Yesterday afternoon, I was delighted to be invited to attend the Graduation Ceremony for our Nursery children leaving this year, and starting school in September. The children were fantastic, singing songs and receiving their scrolls. 'Thank you' to all of the parents and families who attended...there wasn't a dry eye in the house...and to Mrs Stiles, and her team, who put on a very special afternoon.
Children have also spent some time with their new class teacher. Yesterday, the children heard a story and were dismissed from their new classroom, too, all part of helping them prepare for a new school year in September.
In today's Celebration Assembly, we awarded this week's certificates. 'Congratulations' to all the winners. Our 'Stars of the Week' are:
Class
Child
School Value
Reason
Nursery
Zola B.
Determination
For trying really hard to learn our Graduation songs.
Year R Stephenson
Rebecca J.
Achievement
For fabulous 'Fred talk' in phonics and for her writing.
Year 1 Nightingale
Harvey H.
Achievement
For Super Science writing about 'what is a seed.'
Year 2 Brunel
Ronnie H-W.
Achievement
For creating wonderful artwork using print and pasta.
Year 3 Ashe
Aya.
Achievement
For supporting others and being a helpful member of the class.
Year 3 Turing
Riley. S.
Determination
For determination to be better everyday; he is a real asset to the class.
Year 4 Logie-Baird
Emmanuel O.
Determination
For demonstrating fantastic determination this week in all learning to be the best it could be.
Year 4 Thunberg
Aiden A.
Achievement
For consistent hard work.
Year 5 Hamilton
Tyler C.
Achievement
For a fantastic attitude and determination to be better every day!
Year 5 Pankhurst
Abigail D.
Determination
For determination and kindness to all.
Year 6 Amundsen
Amelia D.
Achievement
For a brilliant approach during our rehearsals for our summer shows.
Year 6 Parks
Shantel O.
Achievement
For a brilliant approach during our rehearsals for our summer shows.
In our '100% Attendance Raffle', the number 182 was drawn at random and the lucky winner was Faith in Year 1.
Next week, we have just three days of term remaining. The end of term is Wednesday 19th July 2023. We have a lot to look forward to before then, including our 'Summer Concert' on Monday, and our annual 'Awards Ceremony' and 'Leavers Assembly' for our Year 6 pupils on Wednesday - I am looking forward to all of these events in school.
I hope you will be able to join us at the Summer Concert on Monday afternoon. Please bring a blanket, or something to sit on, as parents and our families will be asked to sit on the bank for the performance. This is taking place in the Key Stage 1 playground (entrance for Year 2 pupils). Our Open Afternoon takes place on Tuesday afternoon, from 3.30pm, and is a chance for parents to discuss their child's report with the class teacher.
Have a great weekend!
Ryan Laker
Headteacher
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Headteacher Update - Friday 7th July 2023
Fri 07 Jul 2023Welcome to this week's Weekly Update!
This week, children met their new teachers, ahead of the new school year. Our Transition Morning took place on Tuesday, and was a chance for children to spend some time in their new classroom and find out about the exciting learning journeys they will explore. They also found out about their 'Class Icon', including some new ones we have for this school year, some chosen by the children.
Some of our pupils in Year 2 have taken part in an online reading tutor program, throughout this year. Each week, children receive a call and take part in a 1:1 face-time reading session with a member of the community, working in the local area. The program had its last session this week, and the children and tutors met in person, for the first time. The children really enjoyed getting to meet their tutor who has only ever been on the other side of a screen!
In Reception, children have been designing some 'crazy vehicles' on the computer. The vehicles have been made to help the children with their transition to Year 1.
We've got lots to look forward to for the remainder of term, including the annual Summer Concert, which I hope you will be able to join us for, and the children are very excited about Oakwood's Got Talent. There have been some brilliant auditions and we are looking forward to seeing the performance of the representative from each class. Please check out the Bulletin for details of all the forthcoming events.
I look forward to seeing all of the children on Monday morning, for our last full week of the school year!
With my very best wishes,
Ryan Laker
Headteacher
