The Way We Were Part Two – 1980s

The Way We Were Part Two – 1980s

Another historical item discovered in the process of a bit of a tidy-up today. A log book from the 1980s. Pre-computers, the heads used to keep a hand-written school diary. It’s a fascinating read. And what beautiful handwriting the previous heads had! 14th Feb...
The Way We Were – 1996

The Way We Were – 1996

  Clearing out some old paperwork, we came across an old survey document from 1996, part of which is reproduced below. This isn’t so long ago in the great scheme of things (the year Mr Hillier did his first teaching practice here!), but the buildings are...
Fidget Tools

Fidget Tools

We are seeing increasing numbers of children bringing fidget tools into school. We appreciate that these can be a valuable support for children with sensory needs, but they also come with some caveats about their effectiveness and knock-on effects. We’d...
Missing Air Up Bottle

Missing Air Up Bottle

Louie in 5 Oak has had an Air Up bottle (Blue Splash Summer Edition) go missing in school. It was definitely here last Tuesday and it was last seen near the cricket net, alongside the football pitch as the boys team played. It disappeared during the match. Louie would...