Redwood Class is home to our Year 5 and Year 6 pupils

Located on the first floor of the school, Redwood Class pupils benefit from their own dedicated space, including a separate entrance, toilets, library, and cloakroom, giving them a sense of independence and ownership. Moving upstairs from Elm Class is a milestone for our children, symbolising their growing maturity and their role as the eldest pupils in the school.

During their time in Redwood, children are given a wide range of leadership opportunities that help develop responsibility, confidence, and practical life skills:

• Our Flourish Ambassadors — essentially our head pupils — take on larger responsibilities such as leading the school council, running Eco Club, supporting visitors around the school, and even taking part in staff interviews.
• Sports Ambassadors assist teachers with lesson preparation, run lunchtime clubs for all pupils, and support play leaders in managing break and lunch times.
• Meanwhile, Worship Ambassadors help nurture the spiritual life of the school, running prayer clubs and taking a leading role in daily whole-school worship sessions.

These ambassador roles allow children to develop teamwork, communication, organisation, and leadership skills, all of which are invaluable as they prepare for the next stage of their education.

In Redwood, pupils are also encouraged to learn from each other as well as from their teachers, fostering a collaborative approach to lifelong learning. They are given opportunities to develop their own styles of presenting work, including using technology, allowing them to express creativity and develop independence in their learning.

Preparing children for secondary school is an important focus in Years 5 and 6. Through our links with local secondary schools, pupils take part in activities and transition projects designed to make the move to Key Stage 3 smoother. We work closely with our children to build independence, resilience, self-reflection, problem-solving, and organisational skills, ensuring they are ready to meet new challenges with confidence and curiosity. Redwood Class embodies how we nurture and support our pupils in preparing them for life in all its fullness beyond Oak Hill.