This month we talk to Absolutely Magazine about the importance of choosing the right Early Years Setting, and what to look out for.
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Let’s Talk Kindergarten
Recently the Oak-Tree Schools has been in Absolutely Magazine. We talk to them about the many benefits of attending an Oak-Tree Kindergarten, rather than a local nursery.
Coopersale Hall Early Years Holiday Club
The children in the Early Years Holiday Club at Coopersale Hall have been having a great time doing a variety of different activities inside the classroom. They have been getting creative with painting, printing, colouring a seaside suncatcher, and using their imagination to create their very own tower. Miss Thomas…
Oak-Tree Quad Athletics Competition
At the start of last week, pupils from Year 3 to 6 from all four schools in the Oak-Tree Group took part in a fun-filled yet competitive Quad Athletics Competition. The competition took place at Ashton Playing Fields, which provided the perfect facilities for the afternoon. Activities included both track…
Oak-Tree Festival 2023
WOW – WHAT AN EVENING! The Oak-Tree Festival 2023 was held on the evening of Tuesday 16 May, and what an event it was. All four of the Oak-Tree Schools came together for what is always one of the biggest events in the Oak-Tree calendar. Pupils, teachers and parents have…
The Oak-Tree Challenge – A Unique Initiative at the Oak-Tree Group
Whether you are taking part in an initiative like the Duke of Edinburgh Award or enjoying clubs both in and out of school, there is no denying the importance and benefits of extra-curricular activities. When you are looking for a job or applying for schools, colleges, and universities, it is…
The Importance Of Play In Early Years
‘Play’ plays a huge role in children’s development and underpins the EYFS. Through play, children develop language skills, emotions and creativity, and social and intellectual skills. Play comes naturally to children, much like when you see a baby bobbing to music, it is a natural instinct to play and be…
What is the Point of a School Uniform?
With the recent launch of the new Senior Coopersale Hall Uniform, the Oak-Tree Group explores the reasons why having a school uniform is so important, and the benefits it brings to the school, pupils and parents. A school uniform is the norm for most schools in the UK. At the…
Going Green at the Oak-Tree Group
Today, there is more emphasis than ever on the importance of looking after our environment and ‘Going Green’, and pupils at the Oak-Tree Group have been working hard to ensure they do their bit. Braeside School in Buckhurst Hill has formed its own dedicated ‘Green Team’ who regularly meet to…
Q+A with Mrs Copeman – New Headmistress of Oaklands School
What was is your background prior to becoming Head of Oaklands School? I have taught almost all primary year groups in my career and have experience working in both the state and independent sectors. Most recently, I was Deputy Head of Braeside School, another member of the Oak-Tree Group for…
