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Oaks Park High School. 11-18 Secondary School Ilford, Redbridge. Learning together, Achieving Together
The Geranium leaf starch experiment!
Testing leaves for starch to prove that photosynthesis really happens. Iodine + leaf = blue-black magic!
Amazing colours can be seen in this sample — science truly comes alive!
#Science #Photosynthesis #LearningByDoing
On Thursday 12th February, some of our fantastic Year 9 students visited Redbridge Town Hall to proudly present their learning from our award-winning PSHE programme.
@redbridgecouncil @itvnews
#OaksPark #PSHE #StudentVoice #RedbridgeSuccess
Thank you, Payel, for returning to Oaks Park to inspire our prospective Sixth Form students
Now studying Medicine at King’s College London, she shared her journey from Prefect to Head Student and how Oaks Park shaped her path.
#OaksParkSixthForm #AlumniVoices #FutureMedics
Our year 12 geographers showed resilience and commitment this week, braving the cold and rain to carry out fieldwork in their local and contrasting places.
All part of their current unit of work on regenerating places. ☔️
Next step, using GIS to present their findings.
Our extra curricular clubs give pupils the chance to explore interests, build confidence, and enjoy learning beyond the classroom in a fun and supportive environment.
These our are lovely lower school students finding their Happy place :)
#ExtraCurricular #cookingclub #OaksPark
Creativity in action at Oaks Park !
Our students are loving the chance to explore art within their lessons—building confidence, imagination, and a whole lot of joy along the way.
Learning looks beautiful here!
#oakspark #creativity #art
We were excited to take part in the WorldWise Quiz from @The_GA, supported by our Sixth Form Geography Society 🌍
A huge congratulations to our Year 10 team for winning our in-house league — fantastic effort all round 👏
#WorldWiseQuiz
#Geography
#StudentEngagement
#SixthForm
Some of our students had the fantastic opportunity to attend a Future Leaders talk at the Palace of Westminster, hearing from the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Wes Streeting 🇬🇧
#FutureLeaders
#RaisingAspirations
#PalaceOfWestminster
#EastLondon
#StudentVoice
#Leadership
Celebrate Chinese New Year This February!
Join us in welcoming the Year of the Horse! Our food court is bringing the festive flavours of Chinese New Year straight to your lunchtime.
Enjoy a delicious selection of traditional dishes bursting with bold spices.
#ChineseNewYear
The London Fire Brigade Fire Cadets team were at Oaks Park promoting an exciting opportunity for young people.
What is Fire Cadets?
Fire Cadets is a youth programme run by the London Fire Brigade for young people.
#FireCadets #LondonFireBrigade #OaksPark #YouthOpportunities #FutureSkills
Extra-curricular clubs give our students amazing opportunities beyond the classroom.
Here’s our Drama Club showing off their brilliant work to their parents.
All smiles, confidence, and creativity.
Which club have you signed up for?
#OaksPark
#ExtraCurricular
Student-led societies are a key part of the Super Curriculum at Oaks Park Sixth Form.
There’s something for everyone, helping students build leadership, independence, and confidence beyond the classroom.
#OaksParkSixthForm #StudentLed #SuperCurriculum
What a way to start the weekend! 🎉
Our Lower School Drama Showcase showcased confidence, creativity, and talent.
Parents were so proud—and some performances were so strong they’ve already earned assembly slots! 👏🎭
Year 9 smashed their first First Give finals!
Outstanding presentations and inspiring causes—everyone a winner.
Thank you @firstgive @jackpetchy
Are you ready ?
20.01.2026 16:59 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Great to see @riotactuk presenting at Oaks Park on driver and passenger safety.
Vital conversations, practical advice, and real community impact.
Thank you @redbridgecouncil for supporting initiatives that keep our roads and people safe.
Year 11 are ‘locked in’ and ready to face their Mocks starting soon. They are working the clock - literarily. We wish them all the very best.
#oakspark #gcse #revision
Welcome back to school! It was wonderful to see our students back on site today, settling in, reconnecting with friends and staff, and starting the new term with such positive energy.
We wish our entire Oaks Park community a happy, successful and fulfilling year ahead.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Year 7 Open Evening at Oaks Park. Our students shone as they guided families, showcased departments and spoke with confidence during the Headteacher’s address. We can’t wait to welcome our new Year 7s next September!
#OaksPark #FutureStartsHere
Year 12 London Challenge 2025
This summarises it all !
#londonchallenge #oaksparksixthform
London Challenge 2025 – What an unforgettable start to Sixth Form life! Our Year 12 Induction event was a huge success as students took on the city in an exciting challenge that stretched from Liverpool Street to Marble Arch.
#PersonalDevelopment #OaksParkSixthForm
Choosing the right school is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make for your child.
Thursday 2nd October 2025, 3:00–6:00pm
📍 Oaks Lane, Ilford IG2 7PQ
🔗 Register now at tinyurl.com/2t9e7s5v
Your child’s future starts here, and we’d love to welcome you into our family.
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As part of our Sixth Form Induction, each form group will be exploring some of the city’s most famous landmarks.
They will work on independence, resilience and the confidence to network as they begin their two-year A Level and Level 3 courses.
#FutureLeaders #SixthForm #ALevels #Level3
Sam Thompson—TV & radio star, winner of I’m a Celebrity-Get Me Out of Here!, long-time voice for young people—joined us at Oaks Park this week, bringing his energy, his story & his belief in what every young person can achieve.
What’s equally powerful is the work of The King’s Trust.
Oaks Park staff have hand-crocheted & knitted 250 poppies 🧶🌺
These will be added to the UK’s largest Remembrance art installation on Southend Pier, joining 60,000 others in a powerful tribute of remembrance, community spirit & creativity.
#LestWeForget #Remembrance
Choosing the right school is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make for your child.
Come and see for yourself at our Year 7 Open Evening:
Thursday 2nd October 2025, 3:00–6:00pm
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Ayo in Year 11 delivered a powerful and moving speech on Sickle Cell Anaemia, bravely sharing her own life experiences. As September is also Sickle Cell Awareness Month, we are proud of Ayo for using her voice to inspire understanding and awareness. 💜 #SickleCellAwareness
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"Oaks Park is proud to have such a strong and dedicated Student Leadership Team. Your voices are valued, your contributions are respected, and we wish our Head Students and Deputy Head Students every success for the year ahead! 🌟 #OaksPark #StudentLeadership"
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🧠✨ On Monday 21st July, our Year 9 students headed to central London for an unforgettable visit to the Twist Museum – The Way I See Things.
They explored the science of illusions through interactive exhibits.
A truly eye-opening experience! 👁️🎨🌀 #OaksPark #TwistMuseum
Oaks Park Summer School was a fantastic success!
Our new Year 7s arrived eager to impress and keen to explore their new surroundings ahead of September. From team-building to tours, they threw themselves into every activity with enthusiasm and curiosity.
#OaksPark #SummerSchool #Year7Transition
