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

• European success!

  Mon 25 Jun 2018

  Congratulations to Jack, ex-student and current Midday Meals Supervisor and Tim, current FE student, who are on their way home from Barcelona, having represented England, playing hockey as part of ‘Flyerz’ a hockey team run especially for children and young adults with SEN. Flyerz took two teams to Barcelona, they played six games and won 3. Out of 19 teams they came 3^rd, winning a medal each and a trophy for the team.  We look forward to hearing more about it upon their return to school.

   

  For further information on joining TW Flyerz contact Francis Bridgeman, Men’s Club Captain and Head of Flyerz Hockey, TWHC. twhockeyclub@msn.com 07767 674255

  

• Oakley's Eco Committee helping the local environment

  Mon 18 Jun 2018

  On the morning of Monday, 18th June the members of the Eco Committee went to Dunorlan Park to help the Friends of Dunorlan by planting some flowers, herbs and fruit and doing a litter pick around the grounds.

   

  They spent a lovely couple of hours enjoying the park while at the same time searching out some well hidden rubbish and helping to keep the park clean and tidy for the many visitors it gets every week and helping with preparations for the Britain in Bloom judging later this month.

   

  The committee are hoping that this is the first of many visits, especially as the park is so close to the school and somewhere we visit to support our curriculum.

  

• Best Sports Day Ever!

  Mon 18 Jun 2018

  On Friday, 15th June, Key Stage 2 and 5 children and young people from our Tonbridge site travelled to join pupils on the Tunbridge Wells site for what was hailed, by parents, as the 'best sports day ever'!

   

  It really was a massive team effort, led by our PE teachers Sally and Kim who co-ordinated the whole day brilliantly.

   

  We were lucky with the weather, with the sun shining down on us.  Parents, carers and families joined us, enjoying picnics and the treats on offer, including some lovely cake provided by the Friends of Oakley, while watching the children test their sporting prowess on the different activities available. 

   

  By far, the most popular race was the water race, which was less of a race and more of a water fight between the staff and pupils, with lots of gasps (the water was very cold) and squeals of delight, particularly from the parents watching from a safe distance (it was a good job most of the staff had the forethought to bring in spare clothes)!

  
  Thank you to all our staff and families for supporting the event and our pupils, as always, for giving their all, helping each other, and just generally having a lot of fun.

   

  Bodiam house won the most tokens on the day and took the trophy but there weren't any losers at Oakley Schools Sports Day this year.  

   

   

  

• Trip to Chessington

  Thu 14 Jun 2018

  On Wednesday, 13th June 14 pupils from the Tunbridge Wells site went on a trip to Chessington World of Adventures.  The local Rotary Club fund the event every year and we are always delighted to be invited.

   

  One or two pupils had been picked from each class, by their Class Team in recognition of their excellent progress, hard work and dedication made this year in school.

   

  The sun shone and everyone had a brilliant day, the pupils were buzzing when they got back, talking about all the different rides they'd been on.

   

  Thank you to the staff who went with them and thank you to the Rotary Club for such a fantastic day out and their continuing support.

   

  

• It's a Knockout!

  Tue 12 Jun 2018

  On Friday, 8th June a group of 6 students from Further Education took part in an It's a Knockout event, run by the Tonbridge Lions at the Angel Centre.

   

  This is an annual event which involves different schools, adult and day care centres from the local area. They all get together and take part in team games.

  It runs from 9.30am to 2.30pm, so a long day for our students.

   

  They were all absolute stars. Lots of communication, listening to instructions and meeting up with old friends.

   

  We came 4^th out of 12 teams so a brilliant effort and lots of fun had by all.

   

  

• Oakley does 'The Mason Mile'

  Mon 14 May 2018
  At 12noon on Sunday, 13th May, 52 representatives from Oakley School (pupils, members of staff, governors, friends, family members and pet dogs) ran/jogged/walked the Mason Mile at Dunorlan Park in Tunbridge Wells.  The event was to show young people and their families that keeping fit can be fun, in the hope that we, as a community, can do something together to combat childhood obesity.  There was a great atmosphere and our pupils were amazing!  Well done to everyone who came and supported what will, we hope, become a regular event.

  

• Year 9 Residential - update

  Fri 11 May 2018

  By Wednesday, 9th May our intrepid learners had scaled dizzying heights climbing telegraph poles and climbing walls, as well as working together to create huge models of scooters and helicopters. The fun continued as they were joined by our new Governor, Richard for an afternoon's Lazer battles! The Oakley sense of humour came in handy when we had to trade jokes for items to create a protective covering for a water bomb!

   

  Yesterday, 10th May, was another exciting day at Kingswood, with some literal highs and descending lows!

   

  Teamwork was at the forefront of the day's activities, with the group excelling at shelter building, and producing some very creative artworks using the environment.

   

  Building on their sharp shooting from the laser battles the previous day, the group showed they were just as handy with a bow and arrow, with some impressive archery skills,

   

  But the real highlights were the abseiling, zipwire and the late night disco. Oakley's dance moves were second to none!

   

  The Kingswood group leader, Joe, said our children were the most memorable and fantastic group he had worked with and he will remember each and every one of them.

   

  Everyone back at School looks forward to welcoming what we are sure will be some very tired but happy young people.

  

• Parents enjoy a Medieval Banquet with pupils

  Thu 10 May 2018

  Class 4MN have been studying Macbeth by William Shakespeare. To reinforce their learning, they re-enacted the play and filmed it. Mr Gordon Tillman, Headteacher is quoted as saying the film was ‘Brilliant. The best Macbeth adaptation I have ever seen’. The finale to the topic was a Medieval Banquet on Wednesday, 9^th May. The Class Team and the pupils all got dressed up, decorated their classroom with props and creative resources they had made or borrowed and prepared the most fantastic spread which they shared with pupils’ parents and family members. An inspiring way to round off the topic, everyone had the most wonderful time and parents’ really enjoyed being part of their children’s learning, we have had some great feedback from them:-

   

  "Thank you so much for the wonderful 'film premiere' of Macbeth yesterday.  And the beautifully prepared medieval feast afterwards.  Everything was done with so much care and attention to detail...everything was a visual feast for the eyes...Thank you again for the invitation and for a truly wonderful time".

   

  "Thank you for all the hard work which made Macbeth so great yesterday.  It was a lovely occasion".

   

  "Thank you all for a wonderful show and a great banquet.  It was really nice to see everyone all dressed up".

   

  "Grandad thoroughly enjoyed Macbeth and said it was amazing!"

  

• Year 9 Residential - so far, so sunny!

  Wed 09 May 2018

  Our Year 9 pupils are currently away on a residential. For 4 days and 3 nights they are staying at Kingswood Grosvenor Hall in Ashford.

   

  Grosvenor Hall is a complete indoor and outdoor education centre featuring some of the best facilities of its kind in Europe. Set in the grounds of a former manor house in Ashford, Kent the site is a mix of historical buildings and state of the art adenture attractions.

   

  The trip is a fantastic chance for our pupils to work on their communication, teamwork and independent living skills.

   

  As you can see from the photos below, they are having a fantastic time.

  

• Parents enjoy tea and cake in the sunshine

  Tue 08 May 2018
  On the afternoon of Friday, 4th May, parents and carers of Key Stage 4 and 5 students were invited to our Tonbridge site, to enjoy refreshments the students had prepared, chat to the staff and to each other.  It was a lovely, social afternoon made all the better by being able to sit in the sunshine.