Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.

• Expansion News

  Tue 27 Sep 2022

  The building work at Oaklands is progressing well.  This week there is a huge crane which is lifting huge concreate planks that are then being fitted to form the floors.

  

• MacMillan Coffee Morning

  Fri 23 Sep 2022

  We would like to invite you to our Macmillan Coffee Morning on Friday 30th September at 9.45am – 11.15am.

   

  Macmillan Cancer Charity provide physical, emotional and financial support for affected families. We would like to support them by raising money and at the same time it would be lovely to meet with parents and have a chat. Staff will be making delicious homemade cakes (NUT FREE) for sale at £1.00 per slice with a cup of tea/coffee.

   

  As it is an exciting time at Oaklands with our expansion, and I would like to also use this opportunity to update you on the progress. Mrs Gangat (Governor) and other support services for example Leicester Autism Society and the Carer Centre, will also be attending and are happy to answer any questions. 

• October half term food support offer

  Thu 22 Sep 2022

  Leicester City Council is working in partnership with Samworth Brothers to give eligible families the opportunity to shop for free food and groceries for use over the October half term holiday.

   

  There will be six pop-up pantry venues across the city to choose from, each providing parents/carer with the opportunity to collect healthy and nutritious food for the half-term.

   

  This offer is for families who have children that meet the following criteria:

  • receive benefits-related free school meals

  • who are full time school (4 to 16 years)

  • live in Leicester City or attend a city school if they live outside of Leicester

   

  Places at venues are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis to those who meet all of the above registration criteria. To register please complete the online registration form by midnight on Tuesday 4 October 2022.

   

  Late requests will not be accepted.

  • Forest Lodge Academy Thursday 13 October 3.30pm – 5.30pm Charnor Road LE3 6LH
  • Kestrel Mead Primary Academy (Junior site) Thursday 13 October 3.30pm – 5pm Mundesley Road LE5 1WE
  • Soar Valley College Friday 14 October 3.30pm – 5.30pm Gleneagles Avenue LE4 7GY
  • Community Shop Stocking Farm Saturday 15 October 11am – 12.15pm; or 12.30pm – 2pm Marwood Road LE4 2ED
  • Evington Leisure Centre Sunday 16 October 11am – 1.30pm 131 Downing Drive LE5 6LP
  • Leicester City Football Club Monday 17 October 10.30am – 11.30am; or 12noon – 1.30pm King Power Stadium LE2 7FL

  Please note - No food vouchers will be issued by Leicester City Council to those who receive free school meals during the half term holiday

• Bank Holiday: Monday 19th September

  Mon 12 Sep 2022

  Dear Parents,

   

  As you will no doubt be aware, next Monday has now become a Bank holiday due to the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. This means that the school will be closed for the day.

   

  There are a range of resources available online related to the life of the Queen if you feel you would like to talk about this with your child at home.

   

  See www.bbc.co.uk/newsround

   

  Our staff have been supporting children if they have been asking questions or want to reflect on what they have seen in the media during the last few days. We are aware that for some children this may trigger feelings related to the bereavement of a family member or friend. Grief can be unpredictable and feelings that we think have been left behind can suddenly re-surface and unsettle us.

   

  If you have any concerns about your child’s response to these events, please do not hesitate to contact us for further advice.

   

  We also wanted to ensure that parents have details of other dates that children will not be at school this term:

   

  Monday 17th October to Friday 21st October- Half term

   

  Friday 25th November- School Closed (Staff training date)

   

  Monday 19th December to Tuesday 3rd January- Christmas holiday & Staff training.

   

  Children return to school on Wednesday 4th January

   

  Regards Sarah Osborne (Headteacher)

• Return to School - August 2022

  Fri 02 Sep 2022

  Welcome Back

  Dear Parents/Carers,

   

  It has been a wonderful first week back for pupils at Oaklands. We have been thrilled to see all children settling into their classes so smoothly, getting to know the staff and meeting their new peer groups. Thank-you for preparing them well and getting children on the bus/taxi or ready in the car to arrive at 8.45am. Attendance this week has been very good.

   

  It has been a joy to meet our new children across the school. We have welcomed 18 new children who have been smiling and playing alongside their peers already- We are very proud of the way in which they have started their new school!

   

  Car Park: The car park arrangements have worked smoothly this week despite having reduced space whilst the crane is on site. Thank-you to parents who transport children. We appreciate your patience and understanding, supporting us to keep everyone safe at the start and end of each day. 

   

  Expansion: For those children who were already at Oaklands, I am sure they will have noticed some changes at the front of the school as they arrived on site this week. We have a large, green crane in the car park now that is moving the steel to put in place for our school expansion. The site is looking different every day. Many of our children can see the work happening at the front of the building as they have their lunch.

   

  Our UNIQUE Vision:

  UNDERSTANDING	We are an Autism Specialist school and work with every child to develop their full potential and with the community to develop understanding in society about Autism
  NURTURE	Every member of Oaklands school (children, staff & families) is nurtured to develop their talents and interests
  INTERACTION	We insist on high quality communication & interaction between children, staff and community in every environment at all times, so that every member of our school can express their character and value
  QUALITY	We strive to excel in every area of school life and in our work with the community
  US	Oaklands is a family and everyone who is involved with school has value and can contribute to our shared learning
  ENGAGEMENT	All learners are engaged and challenged through a curriculum that meets their needs and prepares them for the world

   

  Please do continue to check Class Dojo and the school website for any updates. New parents/carers, should have been sent a link by email to join Class Dojo. You receive regular updates about your child’s activities and progress through Class Dojo and it also gives you the facility to message the class team if you need to let them know anything. If you need any support or further information about this, please contact the office; office@oaklands.leicester.sch.uk.

  You can also find us on Twitter and we have our own You Tube channel & a Facebook page Twitter: @Oaklands_

  You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoBZ9amxpU6NJ3OM9_dPioA

  Facebook:

  https://www.facebook.com/OaklandsSchoolLeicester/

   

  This term, all children will be exploring a variety of learning experiences from reading exciting stories such as Whatever Next! to preparing pitta bread pizza and practicing valuable life skills. There will also be a whole school day about Space on 6th October & Diwali on 14th October.

   

  We look forward to getting to know your children again this term. They are all a joy to work with!

   

  If you have any questions, queries or comments, please do not hesitate to get in touch through the school office.

   

  Regards

  Sarah Osborne

  Headteacher