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Oakleaf Primary School is hosting a Happy's Circus on the 4th September. You can book your tickets now via this QR code.

The Jhalak Prize is an annual British literary award that celebrates the best books by writers of colour in the UK and Ireland. Open to all genres, it awards £1,000 to the winners across three categories: Prose, Poetry, and Children’s & Young Adult literature Shortlisted for best books on the Children's & Young Adult Literature Category : Augmented, Kenechi Udogu How to Catch an Idea, Forest Xiao My Name is Samim, Fidan Meikle Roar, Manjeet Mann Supa Nova, Chanté Timothy The Shell Keepers, Truly Johnston Longlisted for best books on Children's & Young Adult Literature: ​A Taste of Home, Maryam Hassan, ill. Anna Wilson Augmented, Kenechi Udogu Girl, Ultra-Processed, Amara Sage How to Catch an Idea, Forest Xiao I Can’t Even Think Straight, Dean Atta My Name is Samim, Fidan Meikle My Soul, A Shining Tree, Jamila Gavin Roar, Manjeet Mann Songs for Ghosts, Clara Kumagai Supa Nova, Chanté Timothy The Shell Keepers, Truly Johnston Wild Journey, A.M. Dassu, ill. Joe Lillington

We've enjoyed starting to build strong relationships with our year 6 parents at this morning's SEND coffee morning. Thank you to all parents who attended The Hub today  #Relationships #TheHHEx #Belonging

A huge well done to our Ms Iannuzzella, who completed a hike of the Jurassic Coast in Dorset, at the weekend, in aid of Cancer Research @cr_uk #Respect

School will operate a short day, closing at 13.30pm on Thursday and Friday We have updated our risk assessment tonight, and whilst the mitigations worked well in the morning, we are struggling to keep classrooms with 33 people in them cool enough in the afternoon. Students will be sent home after period 4. As normal, Free School Meal allowance can be used at break. The hall, which is air conditioned, will remain open and staffed until 15.30pm for any students who are unable to go home at 13.30pm Students should continue to bring a hat, sunscreen, a refillable water bottle. Sixth Form taster lessons are still happening. Some speaking mocks will need to be rearranged. Staff and student were brilliant today, showing #Resilience and #Responsibility

#R4 awards for our Year 9 County Cup winners, and our Year 10 County Plate winners! #Belonging #EsseQuaamVideri #TheHHEx

School is open as normal tomorrow. We have done a thorough risk assessment, and are mindful of the impact partial closure has on working parents and student’s learning, so we are putting in place lots of mitigation to keep the school open. Students have been wearing their PE kits since June to help them stay cool. The dress code for staff and Sixth Form has also been relaxed. All students should bring a refillable water bottle each day. Please ensure your child applies sun cream before school and brings it with them to reapply if needed. We encourage all students to wear a hat when outdoors. Water fountains are available across the site before school, during break and lunch, and after school. Drinks are available to purchase from the canteen at breakfast, break, and lunchtime. Toilets are available before school, during break and lunch, after school, and between lessons. Students are encouraged to stay in the shade where possible—fortunately, we have plenty of shaded areas. There will be no football at break or lunchtime to reduce strenuous activity. The PE department will continue to adapt lessons appropriately for the weather, as they always do. Classrooms and offices are being kept cool by closing blinds and keeping windows and doors open where possible. Students are advised to take things steadily and avoid heavy physical activity. We will of course keep everything under review, through this period of hot weather and thank you for your ongoing support.

The school is closed to students on Tuesday 23rd June for the Scholars’ Staff Conference.

lunchtime to reduce strenuous activity. Students are advised to take things steadily and avoid heavy physical activity. Lessons: The PE department will continue to adapt lessons appropriately for the weather, as they always do. Classrooms and offices are being kept cool by closing blinds and keeping windows and doors open where possible. Other Updates: Unfortunately, the Fun Run has been cancelled. At this stage, we are not planning to close the school early. Thank you for your support in helping us keep all students safe during the hot weather

With the recent warm weather, we have put the following measures in place to keep students safe and comfortable: Students have been wearing their PE kits since June to help them stay cool. The dress code for staff and Sixth Form has also been relaxed. All students should bring a refillable water bottle each day. Please ensure your child applies sun cream before school and brings it with them to reapply if needed. We encourage all students to wear a hat when outdoors. Water fountains are available across the site before school, during break and lunch, and after school. Drinks are available to purchase from the canteen at breakfast, break, and lunchtime. Toilets are available before school, during break and lunch, after school, and between lessons. Students are encouraged to stay in the shade where possible—fortunately, we have plenty of shaded areas. There will be no football at break or lunchtime to reduce strenuous activity. Students are advised to take things steadily and avoid heavy physical activity. The PE department will continue to adapt lessons appropriately for the weather, as they always do. Classrooms and offices are being kept cool by closing blinds and keeping windows and doors open where possible. Unfortunately, the Fun Run has been cancelled. At this stage, we are not planning to close the school early, but will keep this under review. Thank you for your support in helping us keep all students safe during the hot weather

Sadly, due to the weather, we are cancelling our Fun Run on Wednesday. The PE team worked really hard on a plan B - walking a shorter distance - but even that is unwise given the forecast. Wednesday will be a normal school day, so remember to bring all of your books and iPad. School will finish at 3.30pm. #Reflection #Responsibility #EsseQuamVideri #TheHHEx #Belonging

No matter how hot it gets it is NEVER safe to swim in: the canal, the River Bulbourne through Boxmoor, Fisheries Lake, Apsley Lake, the River Gade through Gadebridge Park, or in the Water Gardens.