Have a lovely half term.
School re opens at 8.25am on Monday 25th February.

Performing Arts BTEC class had a great time independently creating their own music video. Well done!
Miss Heydon

On Friday 1st February, our ‘Patron of reading’ Peter Lynas visited Oakfield. Peter commented…

“So another day at Oakfield High School, this time during Literacy and Numeracy week, and so the Year 7 students took part in a number of speaking and listening activities, some of which were very difficult, even for the teachers! However, as usual the students worked very hard and hopefully had some fun too. Listening and speaking well can actually be very difficult, especially in a group setting, and it was particularly satisfying to see individuals try their best and make visible progress in a very short space of time.

As part of the listening exercise, I read some of my unpublished stories to the Year 7 students, without any accompanying illustrations. Not only did they all listen attentively, but they were able to discuss the stories and demonstrate that they had understood them afterwards. We also made up stories as a class or in groups, but we told them out loud without writing them down first. We also played some games, including trying to guess the item being described, giving and following instructions and asking questions to the answer already provided. I was particularly proud of the students because some of the activities were extremely challenging, but they rose to the challenge and were determined to succeed as usual.

One thing that stood out to me, however, was not related to the activities performed or the hard work of the students. During the first lesson, the students were asked if they could remember who I am, and the first answer given was that I am a visitor. What is interesting is that although it was a good answer, I don’t feel like a visitor, I am part of the school, I am made to feel part of the school, and as your Patron of Reading I am your special author. I’m now looking forwards to World Book Day, when I should be able to share a nearly complete version of ‘The Very Rude Toytoise’ and even, fingers crossed, ‘Madeleine Goes to the Sunken Shipwreck’. Until then, have fun, and keep enjoying stories.” ... See more