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Note from our Head

On this day, 5th June, various notable events have occurred in history, including the following:

• · In 1718, Thomas Chippendale, the cabinetmaker and furniture designer, was born in Otley, North Yorkshire
• · 1819 saw the birth of John Couch Adams, the English mathematician and astronomer who discovered the planet Neptune
• · In 1944 a café in the town of Benouville was the first place in France to be liberated from German occupation in advance of the D-Day landings the following morning
• · In 1972 the funeral of the former King Edward VIII took place in Windsor
• · 2012 saw this day declared a Bank Holiday to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee

Today, 5th June 2020, will see Oakfield children showing outstanding character qualities of resilience, optimism, independence and positivity as they engage with their teachers and their learning, whether remotely or in school.

Today, 5th June 2020, will see Oakfield parents dealing magnificently with all the different roles and demands that are being made of them at the moment as they continue to support their children and Oakfield in either the home environment or by bringing them back into school.

Today, 5th June 2020, will see Oakfield staff continuing to inspire, encourage, nurture and support children with their exceptional dedication, energy and creativity in these unprecedented times. I am in awe of what they do every day.

This is a day to recognise and appreciate everything that is taking place in our school family – all the achievements, large and small that help us to keep going and stay strong, even on the days when life is tough and may feel overwhelming. I am so very proud of us all and how we are pulling together as the term continues. It has been truly wonderful to see the school start to come to life again as some year groups have returned this week, and I hope we can look forward to the day soon when this will be extended to more of the children.

Wishing you all happy and restful weekends

Moyra Thompson

Note from our Head Girl

Lockdown and me

Hi, I am Marnnasha, I'm 11 and at the moment I am staying at home with my family. We are caught up by lockdown rules.

‘Covid 19’ changed not only my life, but also every single person’s life in the country and across the planet. My day to day life has changed drastically.

I learned to cycle. I spent more time with my family. Although we have isolated physically, I have found other ways to be in contact with relatives and friends.

This is a good opportunity and eye opener for me. With the new technology, I started to think that nothing is impossible, all we need is to try and try.

I wish, if I had grown little more, that I could have gone out to help someone who really needed a little extra help.

I think everyone going to talk and spend more time on personal hygiene.

I started to think not just about me; it is important to think about others, our environment and the entire world. If we all do our bit, the world could be a better place.

Message from Early Years

Dear Early Years parents,

It has been the most heart warming week in Pre-Prep.

To hear the laughter of your children and see their happy, smiling faces in school this week has been so special.

We have all been through a difficult time with the gloomy pandemic, but the lives of staff and children at Oakfield have been brightened with the smiles and conversations we have been able to share every day.

It has been so lovely to see the children in their own clothes, playing in the sunshine in their safe bubbles. We have all been amazed by how well the children have adapted to being back in the school environment, as we've had the children come into school so happily!

Before our return to school, various school staff have worked hard to make the school environment a safe, clean and healthy place for everyone. The teachers have prepared to provide stimulating lessons in small, supervised groups. This has been supported by the conversations you have had with your children about the expectations at school, and has had a positive impact.

Our open discussions, stories and activities around coronavirus has helped everyone deal with the emotions of loneliness, fear, anxiety, confusion and uncertainty that children may have felt during this unusual time. With lots of opportunity to discuss feelings and share ideas, we feel confident that the wellbeing and emotional aspect of our return to school has been addressed in a positive way.

In my talks with staff, it seems apparent that the children have returned to school a little more mature and yearning for school life. In my talks with children, they have made me smile with their wise words:

"If we wash our hands, we kill the virus!" Maximus

"I wish coronavirus would just go away, so I can go to Spain to see my friends in the holidays." Etta

"Is coronavirus going to go away soon?" Tambari

"Keep your distance!" Hector

I would like to thank you all for your help in maintaining positivity, online learning and a great relationship with our school. We have had lots of positive feedback from parents and we are very grateful for the contributions parents have made to ensure the lockdown period remained stimulating and fun for the children through our online learning platform. For those still learning through activities at home, we are still providing all our resources online as before, along with regular chats to ensure we stay in touch through Teams.

Throughout next week, we would like to have all our school READING AND LIBRARY BOOKS returned into a drop box at the front door step of the Pre-Prep.

We would like to update our reading records and ensure books are once again available for others to share once safe to do so, so please go on a book hunt round the home and pop the books into your child's reading folder for a safe return to school from Monday 8th to Friday 13th June.

Thank you to the parents who have submitted comments to be included in their child's report - if you have not yet done this, please send your responses to teachers via email by Monday 8th June at the very latest.

Please remain vigilant about the health and safety of everyone.

• Regularly check your child's temperature.
• Keep washing hands often as we do in school.
• Stay within your own safe bubble and keep your distance, so that we can all remain safe and well.

Below is a little clip of the children happily social distancing and singing together in an Upper Foundation classroom.

With kind regards and best wishes for continued good health,

Wendy Nicholson, Early Years Foundation Stage Lead

Year 3

All Villa, No Filla

Iceni see you have a point...

Power of the Voice

Birthdays, House Points and Talent Show

This week's birthdays are:

• 1st Samuel 5NA
• 2nd Charles 5AZ, Sophie UFWN, Raphael LFLC
• 6th Daniel UFSP

House Points are as follows:

• Baird -10,542
• Pearsall -10,825
• Ruskin - 10,088
• Webster - 10,185

And a reminder that we want pupils to put themselves forward for this year's Oakfield's Got Talent. Pearsall captains have said 'Pearsall needs you and your amazing talents to help us win, we may be in lockdown but that won't stop us!'. So get involved!

Roll of Honour

Alex S (5NA) - Maths

Liam (5NA) - Capacity

Tess (6JW) - Science