Book a Taster Day for any year group, on a day and time to suit you
For Lower School Entry
Research has shown that between the ages of 7 and 8 children develop the attitudes, abilities and relationships that help them to succeed in education. It is therefore important for your child to be in the right school, receiving the right stimulus to direct this development. For a taste of Years 3 to 6 we invite children from Year 2 upwards to experience a day at our school; try a wide range of activities, meet our teachers and make new friends.
At an OLA Taster Day children get to join in on a normal school day and be part of an actual class as well as meet their ‘buddy’ for when they start at OLA.
All Year 2 pupils who are seeking Year 3 entry and current Year 3 to 6 pupils seeking entry to OLA are invited to attend a Taster Day.
For Senior School entry
Each child who joins us embarks on an educational journey, directed by our mission statement, providing for each one in accordance with their needs and encouraged by our ethos summed up in our school motto …
“Whatever you do, do it well”
Our ethos provides an individual approach that ensures we uncover a child’s full potential and nurture them to achieve, enabling them to thrive both academically and as people.
At an OLA Taster Day children get to join in on a normal school day and be part of an actual class as well as meet their ‘buddy’ for when they start at OLA.
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Timings: Please arrive at 08:30 and collect your child at the end of the school day at 16:00. Once signed in, the Head of Section for your child’s year together with your child’s buddy will meet you in reception.
Verdict – Good for: Kids who could benefit from a nurturing, supportive, non-hot-house style school. Joiner inners – with small numbers, comes opportunity to play instruments, have a go at sports and be part of the community. Read the full review here for more. 
Ready to come and visit? Register here, advising which date you would like to come and visit.
- Parking: Please park in one of our visitor parking bays in the main OLA carpark.
- Timings: Please arrive at 08:30 and collect your child at the end of the school day at 16:00. Once signed in, the Head of Section for your child’s year together with your child’s buddy will meet you in reception.
- What to wear: Please can pupils wear their school uniform. If sport or swimming has been scheduled on your child’s taster day we will let you know and advise what to bring.
- What to bring:
Upper School. Please bring water bottle, snack for breaktime and pencil case.
Lower School: Please bring water bottle, snack for breaktime and appropriate outdoor clothes i.e. coat, sunhat (dependent on time of year). - Lunch: A hot lunch will be provided.
- Feedback: We always endeavour to provide feedback on the day of your child’s taster day. If for some reason the Head of Section is not available at collection, they will contact you via email / telephone.