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community
Reaching out
Ashford Oaks is the heart of a vibrant community. Throughout the year we have a range of activities that promote our Oaks Values of Opportunity, Achievement, Kindness and Support.
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Click on the logo to check out the award-winning community project by our pupils.
That's CENTRAL ASHFORD TOWN SCHOOLS, a collective of schools in the Ashford area with whom we work closely.
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Every term, parents meet to share ideas about our school community with members of staff. All parents/carers are welcome. The Parents' Voice also lead on our school fayres.
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Do you sometimes feel that you struggle as a parent and that your children don’t take any notice of you? Do you wish that you had answers to your questions as a parent?
Here at Ashford Oaks, the Pastoral Support Team offer parenting workshops during the academic year in the Community Room. Further details can be obtained from the office.
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You can book our Main Hall in the evenings for a variety of Community events or clubs. Please contact our Finance Department on office@ashfordoaks.kent.sch.uk to find out more.
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We use our Community Room to run other courses for the community too. Examples of courses included a cookery & nutrition course, a basic first aid course, and English Additional Language.
Courses are advertised in our newsletters or website and are run on an on-demand and first-come-first-served basis.
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