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 Head Teacher’s News -Autumn 2025

Dear Parents and Carers,

Welcome back to all our existing students and families, and a very warm welcome to all of our new children and families who have joined our Oaklands community this academic year.  I have been very impressed at how well the students have transitioned back into the school routine. 

We have a busy autumn term planned with Diwali celebrations and a performance of 'A Midsummer Nights Dream' that some of our students will be performing at the Hounslow Art Centre in October.  Information on how you can purchase tickets will be shared shortly. 

Please could I ask you to take note of your child's timetable and ensure that your child brings their swimming kit and PE kit on the days these lessons are timetabled. If you do not wish for your child to swim, please do communicate this via the homeschool communication book so we can prepare your child for the change in routine. Changing for PE helps your child practice life skills as part of their lessons. 

Students who are brought to school by parents/carers should arrive at school between 9.15–9.30 am. It is important that students have time to carry out their morning routine before their first lesson begins at 9.45. We want all pupils to maximise their learning throughout the day. If you arrive after this time, you may be asked to wait in reception with your child until the current lesson has finished so they can be taken to class. Staff are unable to leave classrooms to collect students midway through lessons, as this causes disruption to the students already present.  We are very keen on good and timely attendance because of the negative impact on learning over time.

Thank you for all of your ongoing support and I look forward to seeing parents and carers in school over the coming term. 

Mairead