Oakwood School

Miscellaneous News

• Gunpowder, treason and plot!

  November 2007
  Year 2 brought the Guy Fawkes story to life at Oakwood School assembly today with a fantastic version of the infamous plot. With their imaginative costumes and enthusiastic acting, they kept the whole school on the edges of their seats! [more]

• Year 2 Study the 2nd World War

  October 2007
  The Year 2 children at Oakwood School have been studying World War II this term.They have enjoyed their lessons and have even been dressing up to try and understand how it felt to be an evacuee.Today, The Rainbow Theatre Company visited Oakwood School and brought the evacuation to life through acting. The children took part and thoroughly enjoyed this fun but educational visit. [more]

• Conkers Galore

  October 2007
  Oakwood School has started their conker competition.Children in Year 2 upwards are challenging each other at breaktimes.The winners will be announced soon! [more]

• Oakwood School Council

  October 2007
  The Oakwood School Council was chosen at the beginning of term.The Pupils from Year 2 upwards meet regularly to discuss current school issues and agree solutions. [more]

• FOO Tennis Tournament

  September 2007
  The day was a huge success with 18 players taking part. Catherine Hutchin and Geoff Brooke-Jones were the eventual winners in the Grand Final but Simon Clarke and Debbie Crampin gave them a good run around. The final score was 6-2. The event was thoroughly enjoyed by all!Thank you to Catherine Hutchin who organised the event which raised over £70 for the FOO. [more]

• New Staff Members at Oakwood

  September 2007
  Karen Gange has joined Oakwood as Head of KindergartenFiona Yeomans has joined to assist Karen in her new role.Kelly Holdway joins the Upper School to teach IT and English.Nikki Freeman joins Oakwood as Head of English.Welcome to all of the new staff; they are joining a highly motivated team who are looking forward to them joining the team.For more information about Oakwood School, please contact us [more]

• New Staff Join the Oakwood Team

  September 2007
  Oakwood has three fantastic new members of staff joining the school at the beginning of the academic year. Last year the Chichester Prep school saw the arrival of the new Headmaster, Johnnie Kittermaster and under his leadership the school has flourished and significant changes have been made.  The leading local Preparatory School bid farewell to Ann Easson in July. Ann retired as Head of the Pre-Prep after 25 years service at Oakwood and... [more]

• The FOO Masked Ball

  July 2007
  The FOO Masked Ball, led by the Year 2 committee, was an absolute triumph.The marquee looked stunning, the food was delicious, the entertainment was amazing and the guests looked stunning.The auction was led by the famous John Bird and raised a staggering £17,000 for Oakwood School.Thank you to all of those who supported the event.For more information about Oakwood School, please contact us [more]

• Speech Day Success

  July 2007
  The Speech Day at Oakwood School was a huge success. The guest speaker, Kate Mosse, spoken with passion and humour about her time at school and latterly as a world famous author.The Headmaster, Johnnie Kittermaster, gave an animated review of the year, highlighting the school's many triumph's.The Year 6 and Year 2 children sang 'We are the young' and there weren't many dry eyes in the marquee following that.Well done to everyone and good luck to... [more]

• Yoga is introduced at Oakwood

  May 2007
  Tanya Goosen, a teacher at Oakwood School, has recently introduced an Yoga Bears club for the Pre Prep children. The club has been incredibly popular and all the children attending are really enjoying the sessions.For more information please contact us. [more]