Community Newsletter July 2026
A vibrant end to the school year, with highlights from music, sport and learning, key dates for the summer holidays, updates including the MCAS app, and more from across our school community.
Community Newsletter June 2026
School 21’s latest update is filled with music events, exams, trips, celebrations and key dates for families. Discover what’s coming up this term and how to support our school community.
Community Newsletter May 2026
As May begins, thank you to everyone who joined our April ‘Bring a Parent to Play’ sessions. Your involvement makes a real difference to our community. This month, we’re also wishing our Year 6, Year 11 and Year 13 students the very best as SATs and A-level exams begin, and we have a full calendar of trips, work experience and more.
Oasis Community Learning and Big Education confirm trust merger from September 2026
Oasis Community Learning and Big Education Trust have today confirmed that the Department for Education has approved plans for the two academy trusts to merge, with effect from 1 September 2026.
Community Newsletter April 2026
Celebrate a term of creativity at School 21 and get ready for what’s next: parent meetings, Bring a Parent to Play (21, 22 and 24 April), key calendar dates, and exciting music updates including fundraising for the Austria tour.
Community Newsletter March 2026
School 21’s March is packed: World Book Day on 5 March, Sister Act performances 11–13 March (6–8:45pm), and our whole-school community Iftar on 17 March at 5pm, plus primary assessment week.
Community Newsletter February 2026
Join us for our ‘Find Your Voice’ Oracy Exhibition, Maths Rockstar Day, and exciting project updates from across the school.
Proposal to merge with Oasis Community Learning
Big Education Trust is consulting on a proposed merger with Oasis Community Learning, aiming to create a stronger, values-led family of schools. Share your views via the survey by 27 February 2026, or attend an information event.
Community Newslettter January 2026
School 21 kicks off 2026 with trips, assessments, and parent meetings across Reception to Sixth Form, plus free Breakfast Club from 7:45am. See key January dates, attendance highlights, and new clubs.
Community Newsletter December 2025
Celebrate an extraordinary term with School 21! Join us for parent sessions on the Big Education and Oasis merger, and enjoy our vibrant Festival of Light performances. Best wishes to students preparing for exams. See you in January!
