Dear parents and carers,
Art Week
This week the children have had enormous fun learning new skills each day and have produced some beautiful pieces which I hope you enjoyed viewing at the end of the day. Huge thanks go to Mrs Barnhill for sourcing all the resources and leading the sewing and to Nico Venables for preparing and planning all the other activities this week.
Cross Country Event
Well done to all the children who competed at the Kidlington Partnership cross country event yesterday. All of the children represented the school exceptionally well and several of the children have qualified for the next round. We are awaiting official results from Mr Gough and we will then let you know all the details.
Beech Class Assembly
Well done to all the children of Beech Class who led our Friday assembly so well today. It was lovely to hear about what they had been learning about anti-bullying in class.
Children’s Christmas Bazaar Wednesday 18th December
A separate letter will be sent out with the email regarding this. If you have any questions, please do ask.
Advent Calendars
The Dr South’s Educational Foundation has kindly agreed to provide a Fair Trade Advent Calendar with a 24-page Christmas story activity book (and chocolate!) for each child. These will be handed out on Friday 29th November. Many thanks to the Foundation for this.
FODS Christmas Trees and Christmas Cards
A reminder that the deadline for placing orders for Christmas cards (etc.) is Friday 22nd November and the deadline for ordering Christmas trees is Sunday 24th November. (https://tfods.org/order-your-christmas-tree/).
Wreath Making – Friday 29th November at 3.15pm
FODS will once again hold its annual Wreath Making session with seasonal treats and refreshments. Everyone will craft their own 10″ wreath using fresh greenery and festive decorations. All supplies and refreshments are included. £25 per person. Email drsouthsfriends@gmail.com to book by Tuesday 26th November.
Wreath-Making Kits Now Available
If you can’t make it to our wreath-making event, you can still join in the fun from home this year! Kits come complete with a 10″ foam ring, decorations, wire, ribbon, and instructions. Suitable for adding fresh foraged greenery, berries, or dried citrus (not included). Wreaths can be hung or used as table decor. Kits are £15 each. Order online at tfods.org, or get in touch on drsouthsfriends@gmail.com.
Kits will be available for pick-up with Christmas Trees on Sat 30th/Sun 1st Dec or can be brought into school for you on Mon Dec 2nd.
Festive Film for Kids – Friday 29th November at 3.15pm
Children are invited to the school hall to watch a child-friendly Christmas film – whether their grown-up is wreath making or not. Popcorn and squash will be provided. The cost will be £1.50 per child and can be paid for via ParentPay or on the door.
Three Parishes Christmas Market – Saturday 30th November
The Three Parishes Christmas Market is taking place on Saturday 30th November from 2-4pm at Islip Village Hall. This year the Friends of Dr South’s will have a craft stall at the market to raise money for the Sparkle Fund. Please come along and support the Three Parishes and the school.
Christmas Jumper Sale – Monday 2nd December
We will be holding a sale of pre-loved Christmas jumpers and accessories on Monday 2nd December in the school playground at 3.00pm and 4.30pm. We would be grateful for any donations of Christmas jumpers etc before this date. Please see Mel or Rebecca.
Christmas Disco – Friday 13th December
Save the date for the end of term Christmas Disco on Friday 13th December at the Village Hall from 3.30pm. More information is coming soon.
Lollipop Patrol
Please be aware that as Martin is unwell at the moment, he may not be available to cross children over the road at the beginning and the end of the day. If you have an older child who walks home by themselves, please let us know so we can cross them over the road at the end of the day.
This week we congratulated:
Willow Class: Izaia, for playing nicely with his friends; Brenley, for beautiful singing when practicing for our nativity play;
Ash Class: Raphael, for exceptional work in Maths this week; Rufus, for applying everything he has been learning to produce some lovely detailed writing;
Oak Class: Lucas, for working hard to create a beautiful story and keeping a close eye on his planning; Maverick, for working hard to improve his badminton skills by listening and practising well;
Beech Class: Sammy, for great work in Maths this week; Jude, for working hard to edit his writing;
Cooking: Aria, for a great first cooking week with great listening, following instructions and using her own initiative.
Our Christian value for the term is peace. Ask your child about the Prince of Peace statue.
Dates for the year
29/11/2024 FODS Wreathmaking and film night
04/12/2024 2pm Christingle Service
05/12/2024 Pantomime trip – Sleeping Beauty
12/12/2024 Willow Nativity performance
17/12/2024 Beech Class trip to the Ashmolean
18/12/2024 Christmas lunch, Christmas jumper day and Christmas bazaar
19/12/2024 2.00pm Carol Service and Ash Class nativity
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/