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If you would like to order your child's photograph through the Academy can you please ensure orders are sent to the office no later than Thursday 28 September 1997.

Please note that the Choir after school club will not now start until Tuesday 19.9.17.

2017 open day Open day tours at 9.15 & 11.20 am - please contact the Academy office to book a tour.   Open Evening from 6pm to 7.30 pm.

All items of lost property will be placed on the school stage and can be claimed during the first two days of the school holidays (Monday 24th and Tuesday 25th July) between 10am—2pm.

After that only our Premises Team will be on site so you may have difficulty contacting a member of staff to gain access. The lost property will be on the stage on Monday 4th September (INSET day), after this day unclaimed items will be disposed of. Thank you. After that only our Premises Team will be on site so you may have difficulty contacting a member of staff to gain access. The lost property will be on the stage on Monday 4th September (INSET day), after this day unclaimed items will be disposed of. Thank you.

10 students and 3 teachers from Oakfield Academy have been given the most amazing opportunity to visit Changsha in China for 12 days as part of the GYAP (Global Ambassador Youth Project). They have spent most of their day times in Yali Experimental Middle School working with Chinese Students, teachers and volunteers sharing their cultures and enjoying enriching and inspirational lessons planned by English and Chinese teachers. Evenings have been spent exploring the local area, markets and enjoying local cuisine. There have also been opportunities to visit a local museum as well as a day tour to the mountains. Our English students have excelled in their leadership, initiative, maturity and ability to communicate with people from a completely different culture. They have formed precious new lifelong friendships and will no doubt have memories that will remain with them for the rest of their lives.
The teachers have experienced so many 'magic moments' which have reminded them not only why they went into teaching in the first place but also why it is important that opportunities such as these are made possible.
"Where on earth do I begin to sum up what has been an incredible experience so rich in little scenarios that has reminded all of us why we are here, both as teachers and as students.......and of course as English folk experiencing the wonders of a different culture. We have been incredibly inspired by the leadership skills demonstrated by so many of our students. The joy and excitement on the faces of the Chinese students as they tested the strength of their bridges in our 'Bridge Building Challenge' is something that brought lumps to our throats! " (Ms Claire Parsons).
"Watching the Chinese students step out of their comfort zones, relax, think outside the box and embrace 'learning in a new way' has been so rewarding" (Miss Pip Nightingale).
"It is brilliant that you are immersing yourselves into the activities, having fun and supporting others. So proud of all of you. And, a huge thanks to all the teachers, you seem to have boundless energy and enthusiasm. Much appreciated." (Mrs L Verwey - parent).
"The mandarin classes with Olivia were AMAZING. I'm going to miss her SOOOO much" (Anna Shergold - Student).

Oakfield Academy are delighted to announce that Ted Lewis Clark in Year 6 has won the Royal Mail competition to design a First Class Christmas stamp. His winning entry was selected from thousands of entries by Prince Charles. Both Ted and Oakfield will receive a cheque for £1,000 each, and will be attending an award ceremony later in the year to receive a framed version of the print, from Prince Charles.
This is only the fourth time in the Royal Mail’s 500-year history that children have designed the Christmas Stamps. Ted’s design was also approved by HM The Queen! Ted will also have a special postmark that will feature on stamped mail delivered to addresses nationwide.

Frome Carnival are holding a 'Design the cover competition' for their programme. The winner will receive £50 Garston Veterinary Group voucher and a £10 gift voucher.     Entry Forms are available from the Academy Office.     Entry Rules    

• All entrants must attend either primary, middle or secondary school.
• Only use felt tip pens or colouring pencils.
• Entries to Sarah Holmes at Garston Veterinary group by 14.8.17.

Please note that our after school clubs will not be running the last week of term. (17.7.17).

Week commencing 10.7.17  will be the last week of all the Sports clubs, Choir, Film Club, Pokemon and KS2 homework club.

KS3 Homework clubs finished Friday 7.7.17 and Cookery Club finished 6.7.17.

The Enrichment Centre will be open from 3.00-4.00 pm Monday-Thursday