SMART TODDLERS' GROUP
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SMART Toddler Group: Tuesdays at 10 – 11.30 am. (Except during School Holidays) .
An informal Parent and Toddler group in the church hall. No waiting list – just turn up and have fun! Plenty of toys and activities to keep the children entertained! £3.00 per family (including refreshments). There are craft activities every week and singing and story time with Rev Mark to end the session.
WORKING WITH OUR LOCAL SCHOOLS
There are four schools within our parish that we support and serve.
Oatlands School
We organize and lead assemblies on their monthly values. In addition, we play host to various school RE visits and services at Christmas and Easter.
Cleves Academy
Located across the road, we organize and lead an act of Collective Worship for Upper and Lower School each half term. This is in addition to the various Leavers` and Welcome Services, Christmas and Easter services as well as other schools RE visits. Our vicar is a school governor and the school uses our car park when not in use by the church / halls.
Walton Leigh School
This special school is within our parish, we have had a very strong relationship with the school over the years we have been involved in their end of term activities as well as Christmas services.
Oatlands Preschool
We termly visit the children and lead a story and singing time focussing on the main Christian Festivals.
If you would like to know more about our work and relationship with the schools, please contact the Parish Office.
ACTIVATION KIDS Yr1-5
We meet on Fridays from 5-6.30pm during term time for fun and games, activities and crafts, bible teaching and competitions. Come and join the Friday Fun – it’s FREE.
ACTIVATION YOUTH YR 6-13
We meet on Fridays from 7-9pm term time for games, activities, Craft, discussions and a Bible input. We have enjoyed, Bouncy castle, table tennis, air hockey, Sumo suits, Crazy Golf, Escape room and Bowling this term.
HOLIDAY CLUBS
We often hold holiday clubs during the February and October half terms. Watch out for Superheroes in 2026
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PARENTS
We believe parents are the primary disciplers of their children—we exist to support you! Alongside catering for all ages at St Marys on Sundays and midweek we want to encourage you in your role. See below for helpful resources and feel free to get in touch if you have any questions. Keep in touch with us through our weekly church news email.
Helpful resources for you
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Bible project videos
Thorny Questions:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4zD5797LHdewlH1eEDTSBD8IwW7CCKEE
Darkroom Faith
CHILDREN AND YOUTH
At St Mary Oatlands, we have groups for all ages (running term-time).
On Tuesdays, we have SMART for Parents and Toddlers 10-11.30am with singing and story time with Rev Mark.
On Fridays, we have Activation Kids 5-6.30pm (reception to Yr 5 aged children) and Activation Youth 7-9pm (Yr 6-13)
Sundays, we have Junior Church, an open creche and live link as well as an activity table for our more active members at the 10am and 4pm services.
Twice a year we have a Holiday Club during February and October half terms.
Hope to see you soon!
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