Oakwood School
Oakwood Prep School, Chichester, West Sussex
Oakwood Preparatory School,
Chichester,
West Sussex,
PO18 9AN,
Tel: 01243 575209
National Sing Up! Day
February 2010Every pupil and (nearly) every member of staff gathered in the Lyne Hall this morning for a sing-a-long session! Today is National Sing Up! Day, designed to promote the positive effects of singing for both children and adults, and after some rousing versions of 'If you're happy and you know it' and 'Bungalow', the big smiles on everyone's faces certainly proved that singing is very good for body and soul! [more]
Pre-Prep Nativity Plays
December 2009The two Pre-Prep Nativity plays have been a runaway success, with "Ralph the Reindeer" by Years 1 & 2 and "The Bossy Queen" by the Foundation Stage children captivating everyone who saw them. well done to the actors and actresses, who all gave wonderful performances and to the staff who all worked so tirelessly to put on such professional shows! [more]
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Oakwood Choir triumph at Arun Festival
November 2009
The Oakwood School Choir continued its run of amazing success with a double win at the Arun Festival; not only were they voted the best choir at the Festival itself against some stiff competition but also scooped first prize at the prestigious Winners' Concert a week later! The children sang beautifully and as always put their hearts and souls into their performances. Well done everyone! [more] -
Fireworks from Year 2!
October 2009
2M put on a very funny and informative assembly today, all about the history of Guy Fawkes and Bonfire night. They demonstrated the dangers of playing with fireworks with some very imaginative props and spirited acting! [more] -
Roman extravaganza for Year 4!
September 2009
Year 4 have been immersed in Roman life this week, with a trip to Bignor Roman Villa and a fascinating assembly by 4B on the destruction of Pompeii. Combining history with geography, the project has clearly caught the imagination of the pupils. Optime! [more] -
LAMDA success for Oakwood pupils!
August 2009
This year has seen a record number of Oakwood pupils achieving Merits and Distinctions in their music and speech & drama LAMDA exams taken at the end of the summer term. In Speech and Drama, of the 36 exams taken 14 were awarded Merits and an incredible 22 achieved a Distinction. In music, every pupil sitting an exam was successful, with 2 being given Merits, and 3 being given Distinctions. Very well done to everyone who worked so hard to... [more] -
Oakwood rock band unleashed!
May 2009
Kidz Talk, the new Oakwood rock band, had its first performance this morning at the weekly whole school assembly. Their fantastic version of 'Let me entertain you' wowed the parents and pupils and we look forward to hearing much more from them! [more] -
Pre-Prep Spring Concert
March 2009
The Pre-Prep children charmed parents and staff this morning with a beautiful Spring Concert to mark the end of term. Every class sang wonderfully and had clearly put in a lot of effort rehearsing and learning their songs! Thank you and well done to all the children, and to the staff for putting on such a touching and heart-warming show for us all. [more] -
Oakwood School's Junior Choir takes 2nd!
March 2009
Well done to the Oakwood School junior choir who took 2nd at the Chichester Choir Festival today.They sang their little hearts out and made the school extremely proud. The children were younger than the winning choir but no doubt picking the winner was a tough decision. The choir were awarded a grade of 'outstanding' which music teacher Jeanette Fido was delighted with. She commented, 'The choir really enjoy their singing and have only been... [more] -
Oakwood School Choir triumphs at the Chichester Choir Festival
March 2009
The Oakwood School choir won the Chichester Choir Festival in style today.The children sang with enthusiasm, passion and their performance was appreciated by the 300 strong audience.Their diction, pitch and style was perfect and they certainly deserved the stunning silver trophy.Mrs Wardoper was thrilled with their performance saying that 'they reached new heights this morning'.The judged praised the school for their concentration, pace, flair... [more] -
Flute success!
March 2009
Congratulations to Zoe Barnett and Emily Rose who won first place in the Flute Duet at the Chichester Festival. [more] -
Oakwood School Rock Band
March 2009
The Oakwood School band has now been christened! The band will be called 'Childz Talk'.A huge thank you to Mr Davidson and Mrs Wardroper for all their hard work.Everyone is very excited about this new project and hearing the band perform. [more] -
Chichester Music Festival Success for Oakwood pupils
February 2009
The results from the Chichester Music Festival were fabulous last weekend with many of the children taking home the silverware.Musical Theatre Solo - 1st - Zoe BarnettShow Song - 1st - Katie Kittermaster2nd - Zoe BarnettChristmas Song - 1st - Zoe Barnett2nd - Katie KittermasterGirls Age 9 and under - 2nd - Katie KittermasterMusical Theatre Duet - 1st Katie Kittermaster & India HastingsFor more information about Oakwood School, please... [more] -
Oakwood guitar success at the Chichester Festival!
February 2009
Oakwood guitar players performed confidently and with great skill at the Chichester Festival last weekend, and achieved very creditable results:McKirgan Family Ensemble 2nd, Family classLucy... [more] -
Chichester Festival - Oakwood Speech & Drama Results
February 2009
The Chichester Festival took place at the weekend and Oakwood is delighted to announce that the children from the school performed incredibly well.The results for the Speech & Drama element of the Festival were as follows: Poem Age 7 - Joint 2nd - Bertille Michel and Jessica Page-SmithPoem Age 8 - 1st - Katie Kittermaster (Reinald Campion Cup)Poem Age 9 - 1st - Ella Small (Hilda Jackman Cup)Joint 2nd - Max Rawlins and Georgina... [more] -
Chichester Speech & Drama Festival
February 2009
Good luck to all the Oakwood School children who are taking part in the Music, Speech and Drama Festival this weekend.The children are all very talented and well prepared so we hope that they do well.Good luck and enjoy yourselves!For more information about Oakwood School, please contact us [more] -
Year 3 and Year 4 Music & Drama evening
February 2009
The children in Years 3 and 4 performed brilliantly last night during their music and drama evening.There were fabulous individual performances as well as group sketches.Well done to all the children, some of whom were very nervous, for a great night's entertainment.A special mention must also go to all the Year 6 girls who compered so professionally!For more information about Oakwood School, please contact us [more] -
Rock Stars Wanted!
January 2009
Mrs Wardroper and parent Mr Davidson are looking to form an Oakwood School Rock Band.If there are any budding musicians out there who play drums, percussion, guitar or would like to sing, then please put your name on the form in the front hall or outside the Year 6 classrooms.Currently this is only open to Year 4, 5 & 6.For more information about Oakwood School, please contact us [more] -
Congratulations to the Oakwood School Choir
January 2009
We are delighted to announce that the School Choir will be partcipating in the Brighton Festival of Music for Youth.Good luck to all the children taking part in this prestigious event.The event will take place at the University of Brighton on the 30th March.For more information about Oakwood School, please contact us [more] -
Orchestral concert at Minerva for Year 1!
January 2009
Year 1 had a thrilling trip to the Minerva Theatre today to see a full symphony orchestra in concert for the Southern Pro Musica Childrens' Concert. Everyone enjoyed the chance to see each instrument and to learn about the orchestra, and loved the songs and music. There was even some audience participation with everyone singing along to "It's an Ark"! For more information about Oakwood School, please contact us [more] -
Foundation Stage Nativity Plays Delight us All
January 2009
This year's nativity play from the Foundation Stage, "The Lucky Owl" was wonderful. The children's confidence, humour and passion were clearly on show during their two performances as they enchanted the packed Lyne Hall at Oakwood School.The costumes were stunning, the music fantastic and each child remembered their words and associated actions beautifully.Thank you to all the supporters as well as Mrs Davies for... [more] -
BBC 3 Choir of the Year quarter finalists - Oakwood goes to the Festival Hall
January 2009
Following on from Oakwood School's choir success in the BBC3 Choir of the Year competition, the school was invited to perform at the Festival Hall in London.The school got through to the quarter finals and although there did not progress any further, the school was visited by the BBC to undertake a workshop with their choir.The workshop was a huge success and the children were taught many vital and interesting lessons on breathing and voice... [more] -
Speech and Drama evening at Oakwood
December 2008
Sarah Cavanagh, Head of Speech and Drama at Oakwood School, put on a very entertaining evening with her Speech and Drama students, last night.It was a fun evening which showcased some very talented actors and actresses. The evening showed the amazing progression that the children make during the Upper School and no doubt we will be hearing more from some the children as they develop their speech and drama skills even further. [more] -
Oakwood turn on the Christmas Lights
November 2008
The Oakwood School Choir sang at the Cross in Chichester to mark the arrival of Christmas.The were conducted by Head of Music Jo Wardroper.The children sang absolutely beautifully and there was a very brave and charming solo performance from Grace Vaughn.Well done to everyone who took part and all the support from the parents. [more] -
Aboriginal Music inpsires the children at Oakwood
November 2008
An international musician called Russell visited the Upper School on Wednesday demonstarting how to pay the didgeridoo. He also talked to the pupils about Australia and aborogoinal ways of life.Thank you to Mrs McCall for arranging this education and fun visit for the chilren. [more]
