Dear parents and carers,
Class Meetings
It was good to see many of you at these. A letter with all the information given at these meetings and an overview of the curriculum being delivered this term will be sent out in a separate letter later today.
Forest School
This starts next week for children in Years 4 and 6. You should have received a separate letter regarding this.
Friends of Dr South’s: the 100 Club
The Friends of Dr South’s are running the 100 Club again this year – and numbers are now on sale! These numbers, which are entered into the ten draws that take place throughout the academic year (October-July), cost £15 each, and offer the chance to win a top prize of up to £37.50 each month. The 100 Club helps to raise valuable funds for the school (up to £75 goes to the Sparkle Fund each month) and we would be really grateful if you could support FODS by buying a number or two. A letter with more information about the 100 Club has been sent out today, and there will be an opportunity to buy tickets in the playground before school from Tuesday to Friday next week. Please speak to Mel Green or Rebecca Welsford or email us at fods100club@gmail.com with any questions. Thank you!
FODS Welcome back BBQ, Saturday 14 September
We are looking forward to seeing lots of families at the start-of-year barbecue tomorrow (Saturday) at the Village Hall from 3.30-5.30pm. The forecast is currently for sunshine! Drinks and ice creams will be available to purchase on the day, and extra barbecued food will also be available. Please note that all children must be supervised by an adult and remain their responsibility throughout the event.
Kidlington Schools Brass Band
Gosford Hill School have a growing brass band which is open to children in Years 4,5 and 6 who would like to learn to play a brass instrument in a group. Instruments will be provided. Timings and costs can be found on the attached flier.
Change of date
Please note that the date of the Christingle service has changed from Thursday 5th December to Wednesday 4th December at 2pm.
This week we congratulated:
Willow Class: Remy, for a great first week in Willow Class; Brenley, for being a fantastic tidier at tidy up time;
Ash Class: Nina for giving 100% in all lessons this week; Lilly, for excellent focus and applying herself consistently across all lessons;
Oak Class: Max, for going the extra mile by participating eagerly in Maths; George, taking great care and looking after the classroom resources;
Beech Class: Jackson, for great contributions in class discussions; Charlotte, for helping others as well as completing her own work really well;
Cookery: Charlie G, for a fantastic start to cooking and great enthusiasm and great retention of information.
Our Christian value for the term is Courage. Ask your child about the story of Jonah and the whale
Dates for the year
14/09/2024 FODS BBQ
03/10/2024 Harvest Festival – 2pm
7/10/2024 Flu vaccinations
07/10/2024 Bikabililty Year 5
21/10/2024 Parents consultations
24/10/2024 Parents consultations
28/10/2024 Half term week
04/11/2024 INSET Day – school closed
04/12/2024 2pm Christingle Service this date has moved from the 5/12
12/12/2024 Willow Nativity performance
19/12/2024 End of term
20/12/2024 INSET Day – school closed
06/01/2025 Start of term
14/02/2025 Soup Lunch and Talent Show
17/02/2025 Half term week
26/02/2025 Junior Citizen Trip Beech Class
03/03/2025 Parent Consultations
04/03/2025 Parent Consultations
06/03/2025 World Book Day
14/03/2025 Red Nose Day
04/04/2025 2pm Easter Service
04/04/2025 End of term
21/4/2025 Bank holiday – school closed
22/04/2025 Start of term
05/05/2025 Early May Bank Holiday – school closed
23/05/2025 May Day celebrations
26/05/2025 Half term week
19/06/2025 Sports Day
03/07/2025 Oak and Beech production, 1.30pm and 6.00pm
07/07/2025 Beech Residential
09/07/2025 Ash and Willow production, 2.00pm
18/07/2025 Leavers’ Service
18/07/2025 End of term
21/07/2025 INSET Day – school closed
22/07/2025 INSET Day – school closed
Don’t forget – you can always check term dates at: https://dr-souths.co.uk/term-dates/