Oakhurst Community Primary School

Year 6 are going to take part in the annual Junior Good Citizen scheme in the Punjabi Community Centre in Gorse Hill, Swindon on Thursday 5th June. As the event is being fully funded by the school, there will be no parental contribution required towards the cost of the coach. This has been achieved through a very kind donation from the PFA.

The Junior Good Citizen scheme is run every year in Swindon. It gives children a wonderful, hands-on opportunity to participate in a range of activities to develop their citizenship skills. There will be a round-robin of events and scenarios that all children will complete during the afternoon organised by a range of agencies. Although we don’t know what the individual events will be until we get there, in the past the activities have included:

Personal Safety – Wiltshire Police
Dog Safety – SBC & Blue Cross animal rescue
Internet Safety – Swindon LSCB/SBC
Road Safety – SBC
Fire Safety – Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue
Railway Safety – British Transport Police
Weapons awareness – Youth Offending Team & CSP
Enviro Crime – SBC

We will be leaving from school at 8:30am and taken to the venue in Gorse Hill. The children will need to arrive in school for 8:20 at the latest so that we can register everyone before leaving. Once the morning of activities are completed, we will be dropped back ready for our normal lunchtime, so it should not cause any disruption to school lunches.

If you have any questions about this visit, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Many thanks,

Mr Mead and Miss Teague

School Summer Disco

16 May 2025

https://schoop.co.uk/UploadFiles/23055/disco-letter.pdf

Charity Cake Sale

14 May 2025

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School Meals on Census Day

10 May 2025

Thursday 3rd October is our school census day when the government collects data about our school. School funding from the government is directly dependent on the number of meals ordered on this day, so we are very keen for the maximum number of orders! This funding benefits all pupils ~ the more funding we receive means we can ensure quality provision for teaching and learning.
Simply, the more children who order a school meal on census day, the more funding the school will receive.
So that our school is in receipt of the maximum amount of funding possible, please can I ask that you book a school meal (hot dinner or grab and go) on this day. Please cut and paste the link below into your browser to view the menu on census day.

https://schoop.co.uk/UploadFiles/23055/endangered-species_theme-day-may-2025_a5--1-.pdf

JEWELLERY CLUB AND KEYRING MAKING CLUB

08 Apr 2025

JEWELLERY AND KING RING MAKING CLUB

08 Apr 2025

OAKHURST CLOTHES BANK

04 Apr 2025

Oakhurst PFA are pleased to announce we now have a clothes bank onsite providing a further fundraising opportunity for the school.

The clothes bin is located near the flagpole at the front of the school and we welcome donations of good quality clothing, paired shoes, bags and belts. Please place donations inside plastic bags before depositing them in the clothes bin.

Please don't leave donations outside of the bin, it will be emptied regularly.

So if you are spring cleaning over Easter please consider placing your clothing donations in the bin after the Easter break!

Oakhurst PFA

FOOTBALL ACADEMY

02 Apr 2025

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ART ACADEMY

02 Apr 2025

https://schoop.co.uk/UploadFiles/23055/tedrm-5-flyer.pdf

Bradon Forest Opening Mornings

05 Mar 2025

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Bike Fund

04 Mar 2025

We wanted to share details of an unexpected incident that occurred at school recently and ask for your support.
During the school day, a pupil’s hand became trapped in the chain of a bike, requiring emergency assistance. The fire brigade had to be called to safely free the pupil. While they sustained some injury, we are relieved to say they are now okay. However, in the process of the rescue, another pupil’s bike was damaged.
While the bike is not beyond repair, it is currently unusable. The pupil who owns it had purchased it with their own money and is understandably upset. As a school community, we would love to come together to help cover the cost of either repairing or replacing the bike.
If you would like to contribute, we are collecting donations via ParentPay. Any amount, big or small, will make a difference in helping us reach this goal.
Thank you for your generosity and support.

Mrs Christopher

DOLCE WORLD BOOK DAY MENU

26 Feb 2025

https://schoop.co.uk/UploadFiles/23055/world-book-day_theme-day_2024-a5-new.pdf

PARENT GOVERNOR VACANCY

25 Feb 2025

https://schoop.co.uk/UploadFiles/23055/parent-governor-role.pdf

https://schoop.co.uk/UploadFiles/23055/glt-application-form---parent-governor--role-february-2025.pdf

ART ACADEMY

25 Feb 2025

https://schoop.co.uk/UploadFiles/23055/art-academy-term-4-2025.pdf

FOOTBALL ACADEMY

11 Feb 2025

BOOK FAYRE

07 Feb 2025

PLAS PENCELLI RESIDENTIAL SEPTEMBER 2025

05 Feb 2025

Good Evening
For those parents that have paid the deposit for your child to attend the residential in September, a payment item has now been set up on ParentPay to enable you to pay the remaining balance. This can be made either in 1 payment of £300.00 or 5 instalments of £60.00, as per the schedule highlighted in the original letter. the first instalment is due by 28th February 2025.
Please note all payments must be made by the 30th June 2025. If payments are not kept up to day you run the risk of your child's place being cancelled with no refund.
Kind regards
Mrs Serratore

The Den - Moredon Youth Club

31 Jan 2025

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FRIDAY YOUTH FOOTBALL

31 Jan 2025

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INCLUSIVE YOUTH ACTIVITIES

31 Jan 2025

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SCIENCE WEEK

21 Jan 2025

https://schoop.co.uk/UploadFiles/23055/science-week-2025---guest-speaker-letter.pdf

SCHOOL MEALS THURSDAY 16th JANUARY 2025

13 Jan 2025

CHOIR

10 Jan 2025

Choir - Young Voices Tickets

All audience tickets have been sent out via the email address we have on record for your child. We can see that many have already been accepted. Please check your inbox if you were expecting tickets and contact us at school if there are any problems. If you were unable to buy tickets through the school, some parents have been able to pick up some last minute seats through the arena's website so it is worth checking. Choir will be starting again on Monday (13th January).

End of term letter

19 Dec 2024

End of term letter

FOOTBALL ACADEMY

17 Dec 2024

Diary dates reminder

06 Dec 2024

Diary dates

Pencelli Residential Sept 2025

19 Nov 2024

Dear Parents/Carers

Year 6 Residential Trip September 2025

I am delighted to inform you that we have now booked a residential trip for our present Year 5 pupils. The trip will take place during the first week of the new school year (1st to 5^th September 2025). We will be visiting Plas Pencelli in the Brecon Beacons. Plas Pencelli is a large outdoor centre located on the edge of the Brecon Beacons in South Wales. They offer a large range of traditional outdoor activities from a friendly and homely base. They specialise in providing tailor-made outdoor education courses for schools. Established for over 40 years, the Centre offers top quality outdoor programmes that are highly respected within education and the outdoor activity sectors. Please visit www.plaspencelli.co.uk for more information.

The total cost of the trip will be £370 per person. We have listened to feedback from parents and have tried to keep the cost as low as possible. To secure a place for your child, we require a deposit of £70.00 to be paid via ParentPay, no later than Friday 31^st January 2025.

The final balance of £300.00 will be due by Monday 30th June 2025, which can be paid by 5 instalments via ParentPay of £60.00 by the following dates.

28^th February 2025, 31st March 2025, 30^th April 2025, 31^st May 2025 & 30^th June 2024

Children who are in receipt of Pupil Premium will not be expected to make any financial contribution.

If you have any questions regarding this Residential trip, please don’t hesitate to contact me via email at serratorea@oakhurst.swindon.sch.uk

Kind regards

Mrs L Christopher
Headteacher

Christmas Card Fundraiser

07 Nov 2024

https://schoop.co.uk/UploadFiles/23055/christmas-card-letter.pdf

ART ACADEMY

03 Nov 2024

https://schoop.co.uk/UploadFiles/23055/term-2-nov-2024-a.pdf

LOST SCOOTER

23 Oct 2024

LOST SCOOTER - The scooter is an invert FS2 scooter with purple grips on the handles - its relatively new, picture below - it was left in the bike shed area on Monday 21st October 2024 and the pupil went to collect it at 3.20pm it wasn't there.
There is however a very similar scooter but that is older with brown grips left in the shed, maybe the owner took the wrong one?

FOOTBALL ACADEMY

22 Oct 2024

https://schoop.co.uk/UploadFiles/23055/tfa-flyer---term-2-nov24.pdf

SEND SPLASH NEWSLETTER

16 Oct 2024

https://schoop.co.uk/UploadFiles/23055/send-news-splash---issue-223--monday-14th-october-2024.pdf

Oakhurst PFA AGM 21st October 2024

16 Oct 2024

https://schoop.co.uk/UploadFiles/23055/join-the-pfa--flyer-.pdf

Oakhurst PFA AGM 21st October 2024

10 Oct 2024

Oakhurst PFA AGM is being held on Monday 21st October at 7pm at Oakhurst School.

We are keen for new volunteers to join us to continue raising funds for school. Please take a moment to read the attached letter to see how you can get involved!

Emma & Gemma

Oakhurst PFA Co-chairs 2023/24

https://schoop.co.uk/UploadFiles/23055/pfaagm24.pdf

FREE EXCEL TRAINING

10 Oct 2024

SEND SPLASH NEWSLETTER

08 Oct 2024

https://schoop.co.uk/UploadFiles/23055/send-news-splash---issue-222--monday-7th-october-2024.pdf

Flu Vaccinations at Oakhurst

07 Oct 2024

Dear Parent/Guardian,
Your child’s flu vaccination is now due.
This vaccination is recommended to help protect your child against flu. Flu can be an unpleasant illness and can cause serious complications. Vaccinating your child will also help protect more vulnerable family and friends by preventing the spread of flu.
Please complete the consent form (yes or no) using the following link:
www.bswschoolagedimms.co.uk/Forms/Flu
Please use the school code: WT135797
Please ensure you complete your child’s consent no later than 48 working hours before your school session to ensure your child receives their vaccination.
We are visiting your child’s school Oakhurst Community Primary School on 05-Nov-24
Most children are offered a nasal spray vaccine which is a quick, simple and painless spray up the nose.
The nasal spray vaccine is the preferred vaccine.
A leaflet explaining the vaccination programme for primary aged children can be accessed at:
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66730c5864e554df3bd0db99/UKHSA_12922_Protecting_your_child_against_flu_leaflet_03_WEB.pdf
A leaflet explaining the vaccination programme for secondary aged young people can be accessed at: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/64a2e2e245b6a2000c3d47de/UKHSA-12388-protect-yourself-against-flu_information-for-those-in-secondary-school.pdf
This includes details about the small number of children for whom the nasal vaccine is not appropriate. The nasal spray vaccine contains a very small amount of gelatine from pigs (porcine gelatine) as an essential ingredient to keep it stable and able to work. For those who may not accept medicines or vaccines that contain porcine gelatine, a flu vaccine injection is available. Consent can be provided using the link above. The Immunisation Team will send you a link to book your child into one of our Community Clinics you will then be directed to book a clinic appointment to have the injectable flu vaccine.
Even if your child had the vaccine last year, the type of flu can vary each winter, so it is recommended to have it again this year or they won’t be protected.
Since the programme was introduced, most children offered the vaccine in schools have had the immunisation.
If you have any queries, please contact the School Aged Immunisation Team on 0300 247 0082 or email us using vcl.immunisations@nhs.net
Yours sincerely,
Roanna Ellis
Professional Lead for School Aged Immunisation, B&NES, Swindon and Wiltshire, and School Nursing B&NES
If your child becomes wheezy, has a bad attack of asthma, or has started oral steroids for their asthma after you return this form, please contact the School Aged Immunisation Team on 0300 247 0082.
If you decide you do not want to vaccinate your child against flu, please complete the consent form giving the reason. This will help us plan and improve the service.
For further information see: www.nhs.uk/child-flu

SEND SPLASH NEWSLETTER

02 Oct 2024

https://schoop.co.uk/UploadFiles/23055/send-news-splash---issue-221--monday-30th-september-2024--1-.pdf

Governor recruitment

01 Oct 2024

Parent governor
Application form

Nut Mustard Allery

30 Sep 2024

https://schoop.co.uk/UploadFiles/23055/mustard-_-nut-allergy-precaution-.pdf

Special Character Lunch

26 Sep 2024

Letter from Mrs Wood

24 Sep 2024

Good Evening

As part of our links to involve the wider community in the education of the children here at Oakhurst, I am currently looking for members of various faith communities, who would be interested in coming into school to talk to the children about their faith, as part of their RE lessons as well as in some of our assemblies.

We specifically focus on Christianity, Sikhism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism and Islam via our curriculum and the children would really love to have the chance to hear directly from believers in other faiths, to gain an even greater understanding of a range of beliefs.

If you are interested or know of any faith leaders who may be interested in getting involved with us, please could you email the school on admin@oakhurst.swindon.sch.uk FTAO Ann Wood.

Thank you.