Edition No 36 22/23, June 2023
Mel Day is a Frome-based artist; she recently supported our year 5 pupils in the making of a colourful mural to enhance the year 5 block. Pupils worked to produce individual collage images to add to the mural, as well as working collaboratively on the final composition.
As you can see, the end result is vibrant and beautiful. Thank you to Mel (and to the year 5 teachers for their support).
During the last few days of this academic year please encourage your child to take home any clothing or personal belongings that may be at the academy.
Lost property will be available to claim during the first 2 weeks of the summer holidays when members of our Premises Team will be on site.
Thank you.
Oakfield Academy, Oakfield Road, Frome BA11 4JF
Tel: 01373 462539
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A huge thank you to everyone who attended the first of our House Rewards Assemblies on Thursday.
Pictured are all the winners from “C” House.
Dates of other assemblies as follows (all starting at 2.30pm in the Hall):-
Monday 10th July “O”, Tuesday 11th July “N”, Wednesday 12th July “A”, Thursday 13th July “R”, Friday 14th July “S”
If you have received an invitation as your child is receiving an award, kindly take your seat at this time.
Thank you.
On Tuesday 27th June, the Wellbeing Ambassadors were joined by Jenny and Chloe from the Health Connections Mendip team at the Frome Medical Practice. They came to deliver the Community Connector training so that they, in turn, could train up parents and carers after school. This service signposts adults in the local area to all of the amazing services that are available to look after your mental health and wellbeing. Visit the following website for more details: https://healthconnectionsmendip.org/
Local potter, Kim Burchill installing the ceramic leaves made by Year 7s during activity week, in the Maple Quad. Also being made is a bench from ceramic tiles and a name plaque. More photos to follow when finished.
Uniform can be purchased via our online shop on the Oakfield Academy website using the following link:- https://app.parentpay.com/ParentPayShop/Uniform/Default.aspx? shopid=1074
We will endeavour to process you order asap, and call you when it is ready
Incorrect article included last week, apologies for confusion.
Frome Festival Performances – get your tickets now!
These photos are from Saturday’s rehearsals of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night. Performances are next week – Wednesday 12th, Thursday 13th and Friday 14th July at 6:30pm. We will be in the Harmony Gardens, assuming the weather is fair –so bring a picnic and a festival-style chair or rug. Tickets are free (there will be a retiring collection) and available from fromefestival.co.uk. Not sure about Shakespeare? Don’t worry – our version is set in the 1980s and includes a great soundtrack as well as the classic comedy. We’re also planning a “Twelfth Night Taskmaster” section to help you understand the plot…and provide a more modern comedy vibe. We have amazing pupils from all year groups performing, with a different cast each night. For more information, head to the “What’s On” section of the Oakfield Academy website, where you will find trailers (nearly 1000 views this week!) and weather updates…
The Twelfth Night Team
PFSA (Parent Family Support Advisor)
Grade: 12 (Point dependant on experience)
Hours: 37 per week, all year round
Contract Type: Fixed term to March24. Extension is funding dependant.
Reports to: Headteacher/member of management team
For further information and an application form please visit: www.rodeandnortonschoolfederation.co.uk
All applications should be emailed to our School Business Manager: sbm@fromelearningpartnership.co.uk
Hours of work: 37 hours per week, year round
Contract Type: Fixed Term until March 24. Extension is dependent on funding.
Closing Date: 14th July 9am Interview Date: TBC
Commencement date: ASAP or 1st September 23
Our Year 7 pupils enjoyed a fabulous trip to WILD PLACE Bristol on Wednesday this week. Special thanks to Taylors Coach Travel— who’s drivers were exceptional during the visit.
Pictured with the gorilla are Alex and Paisley.
Mrs Milkins, our Librarian will be running a second-hand bookstall at the Shakespeare events.
Please come and browse a great range of good quality books and get that holiday reading off to a fabulous start !
On Wednesday 28th June we ventured to Hugh Sexeys in Wedmore to take part in the Yr 8 Area Rounders Tournament. What an afternoon of Rounders....! The girls were tremendous. First up we played Selwood Academy. We played Selwood at home several weeks ago and unfortunately on that occasion we were defeated ........so the girls approached the game with determination. The girls batted well and in field were holding the score at 4 rounders each until the last minute of the game when Selwood managed to hit the ball and reach 2nd post securing them an extra ½ rounder and winning the game 4 ½ - 4. Some great bowling by Ellie Burgess who was named as the ‘Player of the match’. A very close defeat. We went on to play Fairlands next and won confidently by 8 ½ -6. We then played Hugh Sexey School and drew at 5 ½ rounders each and finally played Crispin school and with some great catches and great decision making won the game with 3 ½ - 2 rounders. Kizzi Tomkins had a storming afternoon playing at 4th base and was named as ‘Player of the match’ in all 3 of these games. Great attitude and effort by all girls involved and a massive well done to Demi Ramnarain, Ellie Burgess, Lilly Manaia, Daisy Hartland, Noa Patch, Kizzi Tomkins, Gabrielle Beattie, Issy McGruther and Natalie Keast.
MRS STICKLEY
12 Jul
13 Jul
14 Jul
Twelfth Night performance
Twelfth Night—performance
Twelfth Night performance
17 Jul Yr 8 Presentation Evening, Frome Memorial Hall
18 Jul ‘Parent Book Look’ 3.15-4.15pm
20 Jul Yr 8 Leavers Trip to Chessington
20 Jul
FLG Summer Picnic Egford Park
21 Jul Last day of Term (close 2pm)
Summer Holidays 2023
24 Jul Unifom for sale (9am-3pm)
4 Sep Uniform for sale (9am-3pm)
4 & 5 Sep INSET Days
6 Sep Term 1, pupils return
6 Sep New Yr 5 Photograph Day
21 Sep Open Day & Evening
19 & 20 Oct INSETs
w/c 23 Oct Half Term Holidays
30 October Term 2
15 Dec Last day of Term, finish 2pm
16 Dec 1 Jan Christmas Holidays
Pupils from across the academy made the short walk to Frome Tennis club to enjoy some expert coaching as part of the Frome Tennis Festival. Pupils took part in small-sided matches and competitions, braving a few showers before the sun emerged for a final game of Kings/Queens of the court. A big thank you to Frome Tennis club for the invitation.
MR FOWLER