Latest News
Please see below for our latest news and upcoming events.
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Upcoming events
Wed 03 Jun 2026Details of upcoming events:
Saturday 13th June - Open Day 10am to 12pm (for prospective parents, no booking required)
Tuesday 7th July - Rent a Beast visit
Wednesday 8th July - Summer sing a long (Mighty Oaks children only). An end of year celebration for children.
Week commencing 13th July - Spread the Happiness week.
Ongoing weekly activities (booking required):
Music Makers Tuesdays 1.30 at Ellison Primary
Forest Tots Wednesdays 1.30 at Oaklands
If you would like any more information, please speak to the office.
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Summer sing a long (Mighty Oaks room only)
Wed 03 Jun 2026Parents and relatives are invited to join us for a celebration and sing a long for those moving to big school. There is a morning celebration (11am) and afternoon celebration (2pm).
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Little Athletes
Fri 15 May 2026Wednesdays we have Little Athletes in school, to work on our balance coordination and all round physical development.
It is really important during these sessions that we have good strong and supportive, well fitted footwear.
Can we try and remember trainers or pumps for Wednesdays please everyone! It will really help us move easier 👍😁
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Caterpillars
Fri 15 May 2026Growth change and life cycles are always a popular theme which occurs naturally in the spring term for our children to explore.
Our very own hungry caterpillars have arrived in both oaks and acorns rooms for us to observe this happen in real time 🐛 🦋
We will keep you updated! 🤞🏼☺️
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Hatching chicks
Fri 15 May 2026We received a very special delivery from living eggs this week. Our children were lucky enough to observe baby chicks hatching from their eggs, pecking their way through the shells, while they experience the first few moments of life in the real world as new hatchlings in an incubator.
We have observed and cared for them as they became stronger baby chicks before they return to their more natural environment on the farm.
This as you can imagine is quite a unique experience and one we are very fortunate to be able to have used some of our school fund towards. So thank you!
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Open Day
Mon 09 Mar 2026
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Dates/events
Mon 09 Mar 2026A summary of dates and events in February/March - full details are available on Class Dojo:
February/March - PANTS/NSPCC teaching session
February/March - weekly class delivered by Little Athletes
World Book day - Thursday 5th March
Open Day for prospective parents- Tuesday 17th March
Sponsored walk - Saturday 21st March at 10am (Brampton)
Easter Bonnets (**Mighty Oaks room only**) - 25th March 11am and 2pm
INSET day (nursery closed) - Friday 27th March
Nursery reopens after Easter break - Monday 13th April
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Music makers
Mon 19 Jan 2026Our weekly music and movement sessions start again from next Tuesday 20th January until Easter (every Tuesday except 17th February as it's half term).
It will be a 9 week course costing £18.00. Full details are below:
🎶Music & Movement Sessions Starting Tuesday 20th January!
Run by Oaklands staff and held at Ellison Primary Academy.
Each session includes:
✨Singing and rhymes
✨Dancing and movement
✨Instruments and sensory play
✨Fun, friendly activities to support early development
Suitable for children 12months-4years.
📅Day & Time: Tuesdays (Term time only) 1:30-2:45pm
🏫Venue: Ellison Primary Academy, Ellison St, Wolstanton, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Newcastle ST5 0BL
💷Cost: £2 per child each week
Advance booking essential
Spaces are limited - if you would like to come along this term, please complete this form to book:
https://forms.office.com/e/HEt6CPvDgJ
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Farm on Wheels
Thu 01 Jan 2026We had a lovely visit from The Farm on Wheels!
https://www.facebook.com/TheFarmOnWheels/?locale=en_GBThe children enjoyed meeting all the animals. Thank you to Stella from The Farm on Wheels, it was a magical time for the children!
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Christmas events/dates
Fri 05 Dec 2025📢🎄Dear Parents/Carers,
A few reminders/dates of events due to take place over the next couple of weeks:
⭐Wednesday 10th December – Farm on Wheels. We will be having a visit from The Farm on Wheels during the normal nursery day. They will bring lots of animals including a donkey, goat, chicken and rat!
⭐Friday 12th December – last day for donations to our Christmas Hampers for our raffle (if you are able to donate). All monies raised will go towards nursery resources. There are labels on the Christmas tree in the foyer and each label suggests an item to donate
⭐Friday 12th December – Christmas Jumper Day, voluntary donations to Douglas Macmillan (if you are able to)
⭐Wednesday 17th December – Christmas Sing a long (details to follow)
⭐Thursday 18th December – Christmas parties during normal nursery hours
⭐Friday 19th December – INSET day (nursery closed for children)
⭐Monday 5th January – nursery reopens after the Christmas holidays
