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Weekly Newsletter - 05 11 2026
Introduction
Welcome back to another half term. We hope that the 2 weeks October half term, gave all students a chance to rest and recuperate.
Ambition
Year 7 had their Freshers Disco this week, as you may remember this is always very exciting, and something that takes a huge amount of organising. We had lots of Peer Mentors attend the disco, either to help support the year 7 students, be a part of the photography team, or run stalls. The maturity of the Peer Mentors was amazing, and I am proud of how the represented year 10, thank you!
Belonging
As we ease back into the new half term, I have been really impressed with year 10's determination to work hard in their lessons.
Character
Due to the year 11 mock exams this week, we had an online assembly, focusing on Character. Students fed back to their tutors, the characteristics they most liked in the person sat next to them. It was encouraging to hear all the brilliant characteristics that they identified!
Students' books remain neat and tidy, and they are still taking huge pride in their work. Well done Hannah E for a great start to your English work this week.
Looking ahead
Poppies – Students will be able to buy a poppy during tutor time, and break time this week. Please send them in with some change for this.
Remembrance Day
Next week on Wednesday 11th November at 11 we will hold a 2minute silence in classrooms/ office spaces. Also on Wednesday 11th November (next week) we will have a whole school assembly outside.
Parents evening – A reminder, Year 10 Parents’ Consultation Evening is on Thursday 26th.November 2026. Our booking system will go live on Wednesday 18th November.
Ms Jones
Weekly Newsletter - 15 10 2026
Introduction
Year 10 have had a fantastic half term, we have had so much to celebrate, and I remain incredibly proud of them.
Ambition
Thank you to everyone that came along to our KS4 Careers Fair. It was great to see so many students, parents/careers. We had several local employers attend and lots of the Post 16 providers including:
- Reigate College
- East Surrey College
- Collyers
- Plumpton College
- Crawley College
- Football Colleges
MCR Trip
Well done to the two year 10 students that attended a recent MCR ran trip to Apax partners who are an Investment & Equity business. They had an office tour, learnt how to network with professionals before moving into designing an app that teaches young people to save/invest and learning to write and deliver a pitch receiving feedback from the business.
Belonging
Year 10 Drop In
Thank you for everyone that has attended the year 10 drop in this half term. Some students have dropped in to discuss a worry or a problem; others have come to have some time out and play games.
I have particularly enjoyed a few competitive games of Uno!
Attendance - In this week's assembly we looked at the importance of punctuality. This is something I have seen year 10 working really hard on this year.
The following was shared with year 10:
Well done to the following tutor groups for their high achievement points this week:
3. VBN
2. SHO
1. JNI
Character
Year 10 have shown a lot of resilience this week as they continue to work hard in their lessons. Some class tests have already taken place, and the students are taking this in their stride.
Year 10 science assessment
Achievement points
You may have noticed how well year 10 are doing this year with their achievement points. In fact, in year 10 Students have so far received nearly 40,000 achievement points in just one half term!
Looking Ahead
Half term – 19th - 30th October 2026
All term dates can be found here: Term Dates - Oakwood School
Year 7 Freshers Ball -
Peer mentors are being invited to volunteer for the year 7 freshers' ball on 3rd November between 5pm – 7pm. Students should complete a consent form from Ms Jones and will only be able to volunteer when this is completed.
Ms Jones
Weekly Newsletter - 08 10 2026
Year 10 have had another brilliant week and have shown resilience, hard work and commitment to their learning and to each other which has been amazing. Below are some of the ways year 10 have shown a commitment to our school values.
Ambition
Well done to SHO who currently have the highest achievement points this week, closely followed by SNI!
Top 5 highest achievement points for the students this week are as follows:
Lucy GCR
Gabrielle SNI
Harry SNI
Leo VBN
Daniel GCR
Belonging
Literacy
On a Tuesday morning, year 10 all read the book 'I must Betray You' in tutor time. Reading a book together has been positive, not only in encouraging our students to read, but also to discuss relevant topics, and to encourage students that might feel nervous to read. Please do ask your child about this book, to see how much they can recap.
Year 10 Drop in - Our year 10 drop in continues to grow in popularity. Students can meet with their friends, play a game or speak with a member of staff about something they might be worried about.
Bike Amnesty- If you have a bike you are no longer using, please consider donating below:
Swimming Club Team - Please see advert below or speak with Mrs Ebert if you are interested.
Character
We have seen some lovely work from year 10 this week, particularly in their chosen option choices.
Dare to Dream
This week year 10 had an extra assembly by Dare to Dream. The assembly encouraged year 10 students to strive to be their very best, even when things are difficult and to be kind on yourself and on others. This was character building for year 10 and encouraged them to be the best version of themselves even with the challenges of being a teenager.
We are thrilled to be working with Jack and the Dare to Dream team again this year!
Looking Ahead
Parents Evening: 26.11.26 - please await booking details.
Careers and Futures Fair:
Ms Jones
Weekly Newsletter - 01 10 2026
As we head into another week in year 10, I have been so proud of the student's hard work and resilience in all that they do. Despite the students beginning to feel tired, their attendance to school has been excellent!
Ambition:
Year 10 are continuing to show a huge amount of ambition in their future careers. Students are excited for the up-and-coming Careers Fair, and it has been lovely to see how excited they all are!
20 students from year 10, are continuing to take part in the Dare to Dream project again this year at Oakwood. This is a great opportunity for students to receive support in achieving their best, and having high ambitions for themselves.
Well done to Harry M in 10SNI, who has already achieved 177 achievement points! This is a huge success, and I know Harry will continue to challenge himself to gain more before half term.
Belonging
Thank you to all of the students that attended year 10's first Drop In this week. It was great to see so many of you there and to spend time talking with you all.
In assembly this week we reminded students that If we want to belong to a community, we are proud of, we must play our part in looking after it. Students have been encouraged to discard their litter in the bins provided. There are a number of year 10's particularly passionate about tackling litter and want to thank them in advance for their support!
Well done to Anjali and Ibrahim who have been successful in becoming year 10 School Council representatives this year, we know you will represent year 10 confidently.
Character
Well done to all of the year 10 students for producing some fantastic work this week.
Looking ahead:
13/10/26 - KS4 Careers Fair - Tuesday 13th October - Year 10 is 5pm-6:30pm
Ms Jones
Weekly Newsletter - 23 09 2026
Ambition
During assembly last week, Miss Gibbons delivered an inspirational assembly on her journey to teaching and personal success. The year group erupted in applause for her. Not only did they show support for a member of staff, but many took inspiration from her story. We continue to show commitment to encouraging all of year 10 to be ambitious, and to achieve their dreams.
Year 10 are also continuing to achieve lots of achievement points! 10SHO are currently in the lead with 2244, however SNI are very closely behind!
Belonging
Chairs
A big thank you to Kylan and his team for offering to pack away and organise the chairs after assembly. I am very lucky that I have so many helpful, capable students in year 10, that are willing to give their own time to give back to the year group.
Drop in
Next week year 10 Drop in opens on a Tuesday, break 1 in G13. This is a chance for year 10 to come in and talk to a pastoral member of staff, or to just take some time out.
If you think your child would benefit from talking with someone, please do encourage them to ‘drop in’.
Character
Year 10 are continuing to show hard work, resilience and commitment to their studies. Below you will see the high standard of work students are completing.
Looking ahead:
30/9/26 - Open Evening is on Wednesday 5.30pm – 8.00pm. If they would like to be part of the evening linked to a subject or as a Tour guide, then they need to get a permission slip from their tutor or from reception,
13/10/26 - KS4 Careers Fair - Tuesday 13th October - Year 10 is 5pm-6:30pm
Mrs Jones
Weekly Newsletter - 17 09 2026
As we start another week, Year 10 have continued to excel in their lessons, they have shown maturity in social times, and I am really proud of them. I hope you’ve received some positive calls and emails home this week too, staff will be contacting home more regularly. A big thank you to all the parents and carers that attended the information evening on Tuesday too. The PowerPoint will be uploaded to our school website shortly.
Well done to SHO who now have the highest achievement points of 1649!
Ambition
As you know, we have been having lots of discussions on the students' ambitions. They all have different carers in mind. I asked the students at break time, what carers they would like to go into, here are the most popular answers:
- Business owner
- Vet
- Police officer
- Actress
- Architect
- Electrician
- Nursery Nurse
- Photographer
It is great to hear the students discussing their interests and hopes for the future! We have lots of exciting events taking place for Year 10 to help and encourage them to stay ambitious. Please see the KS4 careers fair below.
Belonging
There has been lots of class discussions and class participation with year 10 this week. Students are often using their white boards in class to do this (a whiteboard pen in their pencil case is really helpful please).
Character
As students are beginning to feel tired, they are using their resilience to work hard in every subject! Their work is at a high level, and their class engagement remains excellent. Books are looking particularly neat still, well done Year 10!
Looking ahead:
30/9/26 - Open Evening is on Wednesday 5.30pm – 8.00pm. If they would like to be part of the evening linked to a subject or as a Tour guide, then they need to get a permission slip from their tutor.
13/10/26 - KS4 Careers Fair - Tuesday 13th October - Year 10 is 5pm-6:30pm
Ms Jones
Weekly Newsletter - 10 09 2026
Year 10 have made a fantastic start to the new school year. They have all come back with positive attitudes, ready to learn! This can be seen in 3491 achievement points they have already gained. VBN currently have the most, however SHO are just closely behind.
The new uniform is looking really smart, and we really appreciate parents/carers supporting us to ensuring students are dressed in line with our uniform policy Uniform & Equipment - Oakwood School. Morning equipment checks are also highlighting students’ readiness to learn, thank you for providing them with full pencil cases!
In this week’s assembly we spoke about Ambition - a strong wish to achieve something. Students have been encouraged to think about their ambitions, this will keep them motivated when things become hard. Year 10 have been challenged to share their ambitions with you at home, I hope you are able to have lots of positive conversations with them!
We have over 50 fantastic Peer Mentors, who have been working closely with the 7 new year students, helping them to settle into school life. A big thank you to Anjali G and Izzy C, who have also both agreed to help with registers and assembly organisation this year, their organisational skills are exceptional!
Year 10 have also completed some brilliant work this week. Books are looking neat and, the students appear to be enjoying the opportunity for double lessons. Below are some examples of the kind of work they have completed.
Looking ahead:
15.09.2026 - Year 10 Parent Information Evening.
30.09.2026 - Open Evening is on Wednesday 5.30pm – 8.00pm. If they would like to be part of the evening linked to a subject or as a Tour guide, then they need to get a permission slip from their tutor.
Whole school production: All year 10 students are welcome to sign up to be part of our whole school production of Bugsy Malone. Students can speak to their tutors for more information.
