Year 2 Fire Service Visit

Today, Year 2 were lucky enough to have a visit from Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. We learned about what you do if you ever have to phone 999 and how to test a smoke alarm. We also learned about what Firefighters wear to keep them safe.  Have a look at how we got on!

Maya Portals to the Past Visitor

 Our children loved learning about the Ancient Maya from our expert visitor. They learned about Hunting, Trade, Religion, Sacrifice, Sport and Games, Weapons and Warfare, Everyday Life, Technology, Writing, Maths. They even sacrificed one of their teachers! 

We have also included photos of them presenting their understanding of Mayan artefacts earlier in the week. 

Music in Year 4

In Year 4 our children have continued with the Showcase music teaching they missed out on last year. In these videos you will see them perform what they have been working on this term.  

Welsh National Opera Workshop

On Monday afternoon we were visited by members of the Welsh National Opera to lead a workshop for those of us who are lucky enough to be watching them perform at the Mayflower Theatre next week.

We learned all about the skills needed to be a good opera singer and the orchestra that will be performing with them. We were then taught a song from Mozart's 'The Magic Flute' that we will be singing alongside the Welsh National Opera and other schools next week. Take a look at some of our practice:-

Year 5 have a visit from Jude's Ice - Cream

As we sadly could not make our trip to Jude's factory, Jude's came to us! We learned all about how their famous ice - cream is made, whereabouts all their ingredients come from and what health and safety precautions are to be taken.

Southampton's Poet Laureate visits Y4

As part of our journey towards Arts Award Year 4 were lucky enough to have a visit from Southampton's Poet Laureate, Matt West. He shared some of his poetry with us, and helped us to create some of our our own poems!

Author Visit in Year R and KS1

Author and actor Grant Koper visited Year R and KS1 on Tuesday to share his new book. Grant read 'The Day Granny's Knickers Blew Away' to the children using some very funny voices!

Afterwards the children asked Grant questions including:

'What made you become an author?'
'How do you write your stories?'
'How many schools have you read this story to?'

Some children had ordered Grant's book and he very kindly signed them.

It was great to see the children engaged in a new story read by the author.
 

Willow Class Scooter Training

Willow Class enjoyed their scooter training with Jenny Babey from SUSTRANS!

Scooter training in Year 2

Year 2 were lucky enough to have some expert advice about keeping safe while riding a scooter.

They were given top tips about emergency stops and had the opportunity to practise them.

Thank you to Jenny Babey our Bike it Officer, the children had a fantastic time.

Year 5 Careers Day

Last week Year 5 had an absolutely brilliant day learning all about 'Careers' and what it's like to have a 'job'. Thanks so much to Mr Eaves and his team at RYA and to Mr Crook from Testlands for presenting to year 5.

And the winners are ...

Can't believe our wonderful Jude's ice-cream is now over. And the winners are ... Frozen Fever!! Congratulations to them and all of our wonderful Year 5's. They have worked so hard and we are really proud of them. Thanks to Jude, Jack and Theo for this amazing opportunity.

Year 3 Anglo Saxon Day Part 2

Y4 Question of Faith Day

Last week Year 4 had a visit from Southampton City Mission. We found out all about how Christians use Paschal candles. In the afternoon we had a chance to make our own giant Pascal candles.

YR and Y5 get Spacey!!

What a day Year R and Year 5 have had. Their first part of the day was having the very special opportunity to visit Southampton University's astrodome. This was brought from the university to our school hall. Both year groups learned all about stars and galaxies, having our very own planetarium at school! The second part of their day was spent sharing each others learning all about 'Space'. A really lovely day. All pupils were exceptional today :)

Year 3 make Christmas Tree decorations

Southampton City Mission with Y2

Southampton City Mission came to visit Y2 to explore the Christmas Story and the concept of light. The children explored what they understood by light and different sources of light then made their own "stained glass windows" with pictures from the Christmas Story. Thank you Southampton City Mission for a really fun day.

Southampton Sight workshop

Y2 were lucky enough to have visitors from Southampton Sight who taught the children about people living with blindness and vision impairments.

It was very interactive giving the children an insight into what living with a vision impairment would be like.

The activities included: walking around using a cane, identifying objects in a feely bag, experiencing a braille book and reading books with glasses which mimic different vision impairments.

Thank you to Southampton Sight for coming to Oakwood for a really enjoyable workshop.

The RNLI Visit Key Stage Two

Brian Masters from the RNLI came to present an assembly today about the RNLI and being safe in the water. Year 5 were then lucky enough to have a workshop with each class. This fitted in well with our current topic - Iceberg Ahead.

My Bnk Visit Oakwood

Year 5 were very lucky today to have Stephen from My Bnk visit them to do the first of three workshops with us. Some of the things we learnt about about were habits, persistence and temptations. We also met the characters Super Saver and Big Spender.

We can't wait for our next workshop in two weeks time!

Y4 Super Science!

Year 4 have had a fantastic week exploring science. Today, we had a visitor from Southampton Uni who is a Brain Scientist. She told us all about the brain - we found out lots of exciting new facts from her. We have also been learning about digestion, including doing some exciting experiments with cola and bread!