Welcome to the Oakwood Friday Flyer.
If there are revisions to the information within this flyer, we will communicate any changes directly with the parents of the pupils affected, by Parentmail.
Chichester Festival for Music, Dance and Speech
The 2025 Chichester Festival for Music, Dance and Speech has begun, and this week will see events taking place at Oakwood in the Lyne Hall. We hope all performers enjoy the experience.
The Speech and Drama Programme takes place this weekend, starting on Friday evening at 5pm with Year 5 pupils.
Friday Programme: Due to the rapid turnaround after school we will be offering Year 5 pupils, who are performing, supervision from 4.15pm (and a packed tea) until they are seated in the Lyne Hall with their parent(s) or guardian. Pupils should stay in school uniform with a blazer.
Saturday and Sunday Programme: Parents of pupils performing throughout the weekend have been sent detailed information and timings for the programme of events.
A reminder that parents are responsible for ensuring that their child registers for each performance and we advise arriving 20 minutes prior to each performance to do this.
Please can all children wear smart performance black. This means dark black/grey/dark blue trousers/ jeans, no ripped jeans or short skirts. If your child has a CFMDS long sleeved T-shirt they may wish to wear this.
Children performing must be accompanied to the Festival events by their parents and will not be supervised by Oakwood teachers during the weekend. Parents are reminded that once their child has performed, they and any family spectators must stay seated until all children have performed within their programme section and the Adjudicator has provided their feedback. *Please note, on Saturday morning, the Year 4 Poem Class has a short interval at 10.40am. All performers are expected to stay for BOTH halves as the Adjudicator will provide feedback at the end only.
This year the Festival at Oakwood is being supported by a small Cafe, run independently by several of the Oakwood Catering Team. A range of sandwiches, sausages rolls, crisps, chocolate, cakes and tea & coffee will be available to purchase (cash only). Timings: Saturday 8am-4.30pm and Sunday 8am-1.30pm.
Creative Carousel Rotation changes - Years 3,4 and 5
Carousel Groups for Years 3, 4 and 5 are changing next week. From Monday 3rd February, any pupils who were attending Food Technology or DT sessions will be moving on to Outdoor Learning. As such they will need wellies and coats in school on their Carousel Days.
Lunch Menus: 3rd-7th February
Our meals at Oakwood are homemade, using locally sourced food, by our wonderful catering team.
Please see below for detailed allergen advice for next week's lunch menus.
Champagne and Shakespeare Evening - Sunday 2nd March, 7pm
We are delighted to support the fundraising efforts of Chichester Festival Theatre to create a new performing space, The Nest, with an evening of Shakespeare performances by some members of the Oakwood Community, on Sunday 2nd March, from 7pm.
Edward Bennett, Lisa Dillon, Rupert Evans (Royal Shakespeare Company Actors) and Mini Elliot (Head of Performing Arts) will be performing a selection of works by William Shakespeare.
Ticket price is £30 per person and all proceeds from tickets sales will be donated towards the building of The Chichester Festival Theatre’s The Nest; a new and dynamic theatre space designed to support the local community and encourage emerging young talent.
Tickets will be sold on a first come, first served basis so we encourage you to book swiftly.
Please click on the link below to book tickets.
Champagne and Shakespeare Booking Form
Oakwood Summer Party - Saturday 5th July, from 7pm
This year's Oakwood Summer Party 'I can't believe it's not Glasto' takes place in the marquee on Saturday 5th July from 7pm.
Early Bird Tickets will go on sale from Monday 24th February (after half term).
Watch this space for further information...
INSET Day 14th February - Pathway Football Camp
A reminder to parents that we have an INSET day on Friday 14th February.
Pathway football will be leading a camp from 8.30am to 1pm for children in Reception to Year 6 - click here to book: Inset Pathway Camp 14th Feb.
We regret that due to staff training there will be no Camp Little Oaks or CSS Activities Camp available on this day.
School and Community Events
In this section we will list information and notices about future school and external community events that may be of interest.
What to Expect:
Sports Stars of the Week!
- U11 (Year 6) - Harry and Oliver
- U10 (Year 5) - Joshua, Jo and Toyin
- U9 (Year 4) - Reuben, Edward and Olivia
- U8 (Year 3) - Caleb, Charlie and Zachary
- U11 (Year 6) - Eliza L, Evie and Bryony
- U10 (Year 5) - Rosie and Esme
- U9 (Year 4) - Juliette and Darcey
- U8 (Year 3) - Zara, Chloe and Iris
A reminder that all Sports Fixtures are available to view for your Prep School Child in their SOCS calendars. Spectators are welcome at fixtures, and Match teas are served in the Heritage Room for parents of players.
Oakwood Gallery - Here's what we have been up to this week
NHS School Illnesses Advice Posters
Champion Litter Pickers!
Oakwood Community Litter Pickers can earn 4 House Points for their House end of term total.
Why not join in and send us a photo of your efforts to earn your House Points?!
Email your litter picking photos to office@oakwoodschool.co.uk or to your child's class teacher.
Friday Assembly Presentation
Well done to 1F for their fun assembly telling us about everything they love about Oakwood!
Friday Flyer Quiz!
Back by popular demand, but looking a bit different...
To answer this week's quiz, please click on the quiz link below, and submit your answers as well as your name and form. Your teacher's will then see your answers and be able to award housepoints for each correct answer.
Answers from the last quiz:
- The bean used in chocolate is the cocoa bean.
- President Trump's first day in office was Monday 20th January.
- The person who leads an orchestra is called The Conductor