KOA Principal on BBC Radio Bristol

Monday 26th February
Providing invaluable opportunities for students to engage with learning outside the classroom, how important are school trips. BBC Radio Bristol presenter Joe Sims spoke to Katherine Ogden, Principal of King’s Oak Academy to get here take on the matter.     https://clf.uk/wp-content/uploads/School-Trips-Radio-Bristol.mp3

The Great Western Air Ambulance flies in for visit

Monday 26th February
The Great Western Air Ambulance team visited an academy in Kingswood to show their knowledge and expertise in dealing with an array of emergency situations. Around 240 students from Years 7-9 at King’s Oak Academy took part in a range of amazing practical demonstrations. The

Life-saving lessons from RNLI for King’s Oak students

Tuesday 20th February
Students at Bristol’s King’s Oak Academy learned how to cope in a water emergency during life-saving lessons from the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI). Lifeboat volunteer Geoff Vian’s made a big impact on students with the delivery of five educational workshops across various year groups within the

Cabot Learning Federation Big Bake at King’s Oak

Wednesday 31st January
A host of culinary talents were on display during the first heat of the annual Cabot Learning Federation Big Bake contest at King’s Oak Academy. Taking part in this heat was King’s Oak Academy

Avon Fire and Rescue Service presentation

Wednesday 17th January
King’s Oak Academy hosted representatives from Avon Fire and Rescue Service for an informative session on fire safety, arson prevention, and community safety. The event, held for students in Year 7 to Year 11, aimed to raise awareness about essential safety measures and instil a sense of

Academy student aiming to be next England Goalkeeper

Friday 10th November
  One very talented student from King’s Oak Academy in Kingswood spent the day at the Future Lionesses Goalkeeper Training Day. Year 8 student Ruby Tucker was excited to attend St George’s Park Training Ground in Staffordshire to train alongside the England team goalkeepers. Ahead of the

King’s Oak Academy Principal on the BBC

Wednesday 1st November
  New takeaways near schools or youth clubs could be banned under proposals from Bristol City Council. As part of the Council’s new draft Local Plan, the ban would also stop three or more takeaways from opening next door to each other. King’s Oak Academy Principal, Kath

Read our Term 1 Newsletter

Monday 23rd October
Find out about all the exciting things that have been happening at King’s Oak during Term 1 by reading our latest Newsletter HERE

King’s Oak students take on tough fundraising challenge

Wednesday 11th October
Staff, students, and Friends of King’s Oak Academy took on a monumental week of gruelling physical challenges to raise money towards a long-desired school minibus The King’s Oak Academy Active Challenge week saw staff and students take to an exercise bike to complete the equivalent of the

The Royal Navy & Marines visit King’s Oak Academy

Friday 6th October
The highly-respected Royal Navy and Royal Marines outreach team visited King’s Oak Academy recently to work with pupils and students on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) activities. This week-long project saw 350 students from the Kingswood school’s Years 6, 7 and 8 spending time with

King’s Oak Academy Principal on BBC Radio Bristol

Tuesday 22nd August
  With the start of the brand new school term not far away, school uniform will be on the agenda for most families. Paris Troy, from BBC Radio Bristol spoke to, Kathrine Ogden Principal of King’s Oak Academy to find out how they are assisting families with

King’s Oak Academy on BBC Radio Bristol

Tuesday 11th July
BBC Radio Bristol Breakfast presenter Paris Troy visited King’s Oak Academy, Acorn building recently for his weekly slot ‘The Kids V The News.’ Paris visits a different local primary school each week to interview pupils about events and topical issues, for a piece that airs on his

King’s Oak Academy on BBC Radio Bristol

Tuesday 4th July
Principal Kath Ogden and Year 11 student Harris from King’s Oak Academy gave two separate interviews to BBC Radio Bristol’s Breakfast Show this morning to talk about all things prom. Many topics were up for discussion that included, venue, what to wear, transportation, cost and nerves. Please

Coronation celebrations at King’s Oak Academy

Monday 15th May
Students and pupils from all years at King’s Oak Academy (KOA) took part in a British Values-themed day to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III. Students were encouraged to wear red, white, or blue clothing, and joined lessons about British values and participated in Big Help Out activities.

King’s Oak Principal on BBC Radio Bristol

Friday 5th May
Principal of King’s Oak Academy, Kath Ogden spoke to James Hanson on his BBC Radio Bristol Breakfast Show about the academy’s desire to recreate a photo taken at King’s Oak from the last coronation using students who attend today. King’s Oak  also welcomed visitors who were photographed