Oakdale
News
DECEMBER 2016
Happy Christmas to you all! We have enjoyed a number of fantastic events at school this term. Many, many
thanks to all the parents, grandparents pupils, staff and community members who have made this such a special
time of year for the children.
The Christmas Bazaar
The Friends of Oakdale Christmas Bazaar raised a
record amount this year. The grand total was £1,821
which will go towards projects to support the pupils.
There were some changes this year. The refreshment
room was very popular, especially the Krispy Kremes!
The children were also more involved with each class
creating their own items for sale. All the money made
goes straight back to classes for them to decide how
they would like to spend it. The class that raised the
most this year were Year 6 who made £50 by selling
their beautiful poinsettia tea lights. A big well done to
all the classes who made a range of imaginative items
to sell and thank you to our Year 6’s who gave up their
time to run the stalls. We had some fabulous raffle prizes: amazing hampers,
cash prizes and much more. Well done to all the lucky winners and thank
you to everyone who donated prizes
and items for the tombolas.
The Bazaar would not have been
possible without the hard work of
parents and their families. We would
like to thank Caroline Trotter, Kirsty
Giordano, Anna Cannizzaro (Roberto’s
mum),
Kirsty
Dawson,
Sylwia
Wisniewska (Kaan’s mum), Kathie
Keirnan, Mark Wainwright, Anna
Cannizzaro ( Theo’s mum), Dorata and
Mariusz Ptasznik, Monika Chopra,
Jacqui and Chris Murat, Kerry Cole and
Carol Castle for all their hard work.
To continue to run such great events, we really need more help. If you can give
even a small amount of time, please contact either Caroline or Kirsty on
[email protected]. or alternatively via the Friends’ Facebook
page.
Mrs Kaur - raffle winner
The Nativity
Reception, Years 1 and Year 2 performed in a traditional Nativity play this week. The
children threw themselves into the songs with great enthusiasm!
We were thrilled to be able to share the performance with so many people, including
the local nurseries. The children performed confidently and were smiling
throughout. A huge well done to both the adults and children involved.
“The Nativity was really fun because you get some words to learn and you can do
some actions. You can also sing lots of jolly songs. There were lots of parents
watching so I felt a little shy, but then I got more confident and I was really proud of
myself at the end. My parents really enjoyed it.” Viktor (aka Joseph) Age 7
Carol Concerts
The Key Stage 2
Carol
Concerts this year were the
best yet!
The Key Stage 2 classes chose
their favourite songs and
performed for parents and
grandparents on stage. Year 6
even wrote their own version
of The Twelve days of
Christmas with a Pokémon in
an Oak tree! I would like to
congratulate the children on
their impeccable behaviour
and wonderful singing and
dancing throughout. We were
very proud of them. A big thanks to Miss Sansby, our Music Leader, for putting the show together. Look out for
pictures in this Thursday’s Peterborough Telegraph.
Other events this term
The Rhyme Rocket (as seen on CBeebies) joined us for an exciting
interactive literacy show. First Officer Ditty and Professor Poet
'beamed down' from Planet Rhyme for a live performance of rhyme,
poetry, song and silliness. Their mission was to collect rhymes from
pupils, which they used to power their rocket, in order to return back
home to space!
“Everyone was laughing because Rhyme Rocket was funny. We learnt
how to make a good rhyme. I really liked the part with the cake as it
was like the Pie Face game. We also had a dance at the end”
Zade Age 6, Yr 2
Assemblies
All class assemblies start at 9:00am and parents are invited
to stay afterwards to share children’s work
Key Dates
Year 2
Wednesday 1st February
Year 5
Wednesday 8th February
Year 6
Wednesday 8th March
Reception
Wednesday 22nd March
Year 1
Wednesday 29th March
Wed 4th Jan
Children back to school
Fri 6th Jan
Year 5 Swimming starts
Mon 23rd Jan
Clubs start
Fri 27th Jan
School photos and Friday Club
Tues 14th - Fri 17 Feb
Years 5 and 6 residential trip
Friday 17th Feb
Break up for half term
Monday 27th Feb
Children return to school
Tues 28th Feb
Year 2 SATs meetings 9:00a and 3:00pm
Thursday 2nd Mar
World Book Day
Fri 3rd Mar
Year 4 swimming starts – Friday Club
Mon 6th Mar
Clubs finish
Tues 7th Mar
Year 6 SATs meetings 9:00am and 3:00pm
Wed 8th Mar - Fri 10th Mar
Years 1 and 2 residential trip
15th and 16th Mar
Parents’ evening
Fri 24th Mar
Red Nose Day
Mon 3rd April and Tues 4th April
Years 3 and 4 production to parents
Fri 7th April
Easter Egg Comp, last swimming for Year 4 and children break up
Wed 26th April
Children back in school
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your continued support of the school. We have
received so many wonderful comments from parents and grandparents this term, particularly during the
productions. Thank you to all our hardworking staff and to all the children for making us so proud.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you all and we look forward to seeing you when we return to
school on Wednesday the 4th of January.
Ms I Wrigley
Name_________________________________________________________________________
My comment/suggestion
is______________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________
I would like / do not need a response—(delete as applicable)