![Celebrating Cultural Diversity at Oasis Academy Watermead]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1779807627/oasiscommunitylearning/j0cynsvsskgxmbvhkpsv/CelebratingCulturalDiversityatOasisAcademyWatermead.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1779807627/oasiscommunitylearning/j0cynsvsskgxmbvhkpsv/CelebratingCulturalDiversityatOasisAcademyWatermead.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1779807627/oasiscommunitylearning/j0cynsvsskgxmbvhkpsv/CelebratingCulturalDiversityatOasisAcademyWatermead.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1779807627/oasiscommunitylearning/j0cynsvsskgxmbvhkpsv/CelebratingCulturalDiversityatOasisAcademyWatermead.png","width":1080}])
Oasis Academy Watermead brought its community together in a celebration of over 40 cultures, showcasing its strong commitment to inclusion, diversity and the Oasis ethos of belonging and unity.
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Here you will find our latest stories from across the Oasis family, including news from our schools and programmes, profiles of our people and articles about the changes we are on a mission to make within the education sector.
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![Oasis and Twinkl turn pages together with a million-book pledge]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1775648375/oasiscommunitylearning/uptqjwcmhsuhjnuaeew4/TwinklMillionBookPledge.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1775648375/oasiscommunitylearning/uptqjwcmhsuhjnuaeew4/TwinklMillionBookPledge.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1775648375/oasiscommunitylearning/uptqjwcmhsuhjnuaeew4/TwinklMillionBookPledge.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1775648375/oasiscommunitylearning/uptqjwcmhsuhjnuaeew4/TwinklMillionBookPledge.png","width":1080}])
Oasis and Twinkl have partnered during the National Year of Reading to donate curated, inclusive book bundles to Oasis primary academies, helping ignite a love of reading, strengthen literacy across the curriculum and widen access to high-quality stories for children.
![A group of four people, two men and two women, standing together in front of a brick building with the Oasis Stores logo, celebrating a heartwarming reunion after more than 70 years.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1759837562/oasiscommunitylearning/n7hmhl3xgu4xy3bbylqv/OasisAcademyBoultonFormerPupilvisit.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1759837562/oasiscommunitylearning/n7hmhl3xgu4xy3bbylqv/OasisAcademyBoultonFormerPupilvisit.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1759837562/oasiscommunitylearning/n7hmhl3xgu4xy3bbylqv/OasisAcademyBoultonFormerPupilvisit.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1759837562/oasiscommunitylearning/n7hmhl3xgu4xy3bbylqv/OasisAcademyBoultonFormerPupilvisit.png","width":1080}])
Former pupil Roger Graham returned to Oasis Academy Boulton after more than 70 years, sharing cherished memories and inspiring current students with his journey from Handsworth boy to high-ranking police officer.
![Louis Theroux Visits Oasis Academy Hadley!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1759231699/oasiscommunitylearning/pfkqrofgfne3qfysd9g7/CopyofOCLStoriesTemplate.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1759231699/oasiscommunitylearning/pfkqrofgfne3qfysd9g7/CopyofOCLStoriesTemplate.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1759231699/oasiscommunitylearning/pfkqrofgfne3qfysd9g7/CopyofOCLStoriesTemplate.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1759231699/oasiscommunitylearning/pfkqrofgfne3qfysd9g7/CopyofOCLStoriesTemplate.png","width":1080}])
Renowned filmmaker Louis Theroux visited Oasis Academy Hadley for an inspiring interview with Sixth Form students, sharing insights on curiosity, authenticity, and breaking into the media industry - while also enjoying games and a chance to win his favourite biscuits. His message emphasised empathy, critical thinking, and staying true to oneself.
![Oasis Academy Fir Vale raises over £750 for Sheffield Children’s Hospital during Ramadan]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1752158319/oasiscommunitylearning/zhyf2dmuzj3vtdwwqpap/FirvaleStory.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1752158319/oasiscommunitylearning/zhyf2dmuzj3vtdwwqpap/FirvaleStory.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1752158319/oasiscommunitylearning/zhyf2dmuzj3vtdwwqpap/FirvaleStory.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1752158319/oasiscommunitylearning/zhyf2dmuzj3vtdwwqpap/FirvaleStory.png","width":1080}])
Oasis Academy Fir Vale has successfully raised £770.80 for Sheffield Children’s Hospital as part of the hospital’s Moon and Stars display for the month of Ramadan.
![Silvertown’s Young Writers Shine in National Spotlight]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1752158630/oasiscommunitylearning/eodycjzuky3cb7k5wcmm/SilvertownYoungWriters.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1752158630/oasiscommunitylearning/eodycjzuky3cb7k5wcmm/SilvertownYoungWriters.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1752158630/oasiscommunitylearning/eodycjzuky3cb7k5wcmm/SilvertownYoungWriters.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1752158630/oasiscommunitylearning/eodycjzuky3cb7k5wcmm/SilvertownYoungWriters.png","width":1080}])
Students from Oasis Academy Silvertown are making their mark as young writers, with many having their work published in The Beautiful Truth anthology—a national competition celebrating creative talent.
![“We are not just statistics” - Our visit to Parliament to speak out on child poverty]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1752158653/oasiscommunitylearning/z4d99mewiwptpgkrpon1/LordsHParliamentStoryt.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1752158653/oasiscommunitylearning/z4d99mewiwptpgkrpon1/LordsHParliamentStoryt.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1752158653/oasiscommunitylearning/z4d99mewiwptpgkrpon1/LordsHParliamentStoryt.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1752158653/oasiscommunitylearning/z4d99mewiwptpgkrpon1/LordsHParliamentStoryt.png","width":1080}])
Recently, we, a group of Year 10 and 11 students from Oasis Academy Lord’s Hill , travelled to the House of Commons to present our views as part of the launch of ‘A Chance of Childhood,’ a national report by The Children’s Society and Oasis UK. Click to read more.