320 pupils from Shire Oak and its Partner Primary schools took part in the 2008 Shire Oak learn In. 15 separate activities were on offer - Bhangra Dancing, South American Music, Jewellery making, Illustrating an book, Writing a book, Living in a favela, A world without History, basketball skills to music, Film making and editing, President for the day, European cafe, designing and making a clock, Maths and Architecture, Building a hovercraft, Songs from the shows and drama.