One Form Entry Consultation
From the AFC poster below you can see that alongside a group of other local schools, the admission number for King's Oak is being considered to be permanently reduced from 60 to 30. You can read further information and make a response to the consultation using the link below. Please get back to me if you have any questions about this - thank you.
https://kr.afcinfo.org.uk/pages/community-information/information-and-advice/school-admissions/admission-arrangements
Anti Bullying Week - 16th - 20th November
Next week is Anti Bullying Week - the theme this year is 'Break the Silence' - children will be encouraged to start conversations about bullying, speak up, listen and take action together. To launch the week we will be having an odd-sock day on Monday to celebrate individuality and encourage everyone to stand up against bullying - please encourage your children to participate if they wish to.
PSA AGM 
As previously mentioned, on Tuesday next week - 17th November at 9:00am, the Parent Staff Association (PSA) will be having their Annual General Meeting (AGM). This will be an opportunity for people to step up and take on roles within the association or suggest ideas for fundraising etc. Please come along and show your support for the PSA if you are able to attend.
Free Online Safety Training - Protecting Young Minds
Protecting Young Minds is a practical and engaging safeguarding workshop designed to help parents build confidence in recognising and responding to harmful online influences.
Delivered by Groundswell in collaboration with AfC’s Parent Carer Champions Network (PCCN) and the Safer Kingston Partnership, these sessions explore how young people can be exposed to harmful online content, extremist narratives and radicalising influences, and how adults can help keep them safe.
Participants will explore the role of social media, gaming and messaging platforms in spreading extremist ideas, alongside emerging threats such as misinformation and AI-generated content. The workshop will also examine vulnerability factors, early signs of radicalisation and how extremists can exploit community tensions and current events.
Grounded in real-world case studies and practical scenarios, the session will equip participants with the knowledge and tools to respond to concerns, access appropriate support and make confident, informed Prevent referrals.
Tickets and further information can be accessed from the link below:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/protecting-young-minds-kingston-tickets-2003770147451?aff=oddtdtcreator
Kingston Music Service (KMS)
Scholastic Book Fair is Coming!
We’re excited to welcome the Scholastic Book Fair to school next week! It’s a wonderful opportunity for children to browse a fantastic selection of books and discover their next favourite read.
The Book Fair will be open after school on:
- Tuesday 17th November
- Wednesday 18th November
- Friday 20th November
Time: 3.15pm – 4.00pm
Parents and children are warmly invited to pop in, have a browse and pick up something to enjoy reading at home. Every book bought also helps support our school and encourages a love of reading!
We look forward to seeing you there.
Another Christmas Card Competition!
Thank you to all the parents who were able to attend the Year 1 to 6 Parent Consultation meetings this week. If you were not able to and have not yet made contact with your child's class teacher to make an appointment at an appropriate time, please try and do so as soon as possible.
Have a lovely weekend.
Ian Hutchings
Headteacher
