The Rowan Building

The Rowan Building (formerly known as the East Hull City Learning Centre) was purposefully re-designed to create a nurturing environment suitable for Year 7 pupils.

Each classroom has been focused on different learning spaces promoting both independent work and group work. The curriculum has been tailored to incorporate Outdoor Education, a more hands-on way of learning. The ‘Rec’ Room has multiple spaces, from soft furnishings to relax in, to a reading corner as well as a pool and ping pong table.

The Rowan Building's purpose is to create a structured transition for pupils by providing familiarity with the new environment and ethos that will continue into the main school. The pupils have an opportunity to establish an understanding of the schools’ expectations in a safe environment with consistent staff. The curriculum develops over the academic year as they prepare to integrate fully into the main school in Year 8.

The Rowan Building also has a nurturing base for the more vulnerable pupils in Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. The nurturing and consistent approach meets the needs of those pupils as well.

Transition

At Oakfield School, we understand that transitioning from primary school to secondary school can be an anxious time for both children and parents/carers.

We would like to reassure you that we will do everything we can to alleviate any worries either of you may have by giving you as many chances as possible for you to familiarise yourselves with your new school. This includes visits from staff who work in the Rowan Building to observe pupils in their current host school. Parents/carers are invited for a tour of the school’s facilities. In July, the school operated a 1-week transition programme for Year 6 pupils to experience the secondary school setting.

The new cohort of Year 7 pupils will join the Rowan Building for their first year within Oakfield School. This is to slowly alleviate any fears about transition and create a structured transition for pupils by providing familiarity with the new environment and ethos that will continue their journey into the Year 8 cohort. We aim to provide every pupil with a unique and enriching experience to prepare them for the next stage of their academic learning journey.

If you require any further information, then please do not hesitate to contact the Head of the Rowan Building: Eleanor Mathieson on 01482 854588 or EleanorMathieson@oakfieldhull.co.uk.