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Oakbites 19th May 2021
Wed 19 May 2021OAK BITES 19th May 2021
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Dear Fair Oak Family,
News for all pupils
We have included again below, the message about CLASS CHOICES FOR SEPTEMBER
Our teachers are working exceptionally hard to plan for the rest of the term. However, we are also working hard to ensure a smooth transition between all year groups. We are starting to plan our internal transition and part of that includes the classes for next year. Similarly to last year, we would like you to complete the following Survey Monkey form. This will help us with placing children with at least one of their friends next year. Please note that if the survey is not completed, then your child will be placed in a class based on their teacher's knowledge of your child, taking into consideration their social relationships.
If you have any problems completing the survey – please email the office as soon as possible. The survey will close Midday on Friday 28th May.
Year 6 parents do not need to fill out the survey.
https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/Q7ZB99Y
News for Year 3
Fair Oak Cricket Club fun softball sessions for Years 3 & 4 – see attached flyer for further details.
News for Year 4
Fair Oak Cricket Club fun softball sessions for Years 3 & 4 – see attached flyer for further details.
News for Year 5
No news specific for Year 5
News for Year 6
Yesterday the children were made aware of their recent SATs style scores as they had worked so hard and were keen to know how well they had done. I am sure they have shared their success with you but I wanted to make it clear that this is not the whole picture of your child and the progress they have made this year. Therefore, the results, along with more information based on the whole year, will be available in the end of year annual report.
We are very proud of the children and the achievements they have made this year especially in light of COVID and lockdown. Well done Year 6!
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Oakbites 12th May 2021
Wed 12 May 2021OAK BITES 12th May 2021
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Dear Fair Oak Family,
News for all pupils
- In line with new government guidance, and in consultation with Wyvern (due to the school being located within the Wyvern Campus), from Monday 17th May we are no longer asking parents/carers to wear face masks/coverings on Campus at drop off and collection. However, as per government guidelines, if you are not able to socially distance then the recommendation still remains to wear face coverings at these times. If you personally feel you wish to continue wearing a face covering, that is also absolutely fine and is a personal choice and will continue to help keep yourself and others safe. Thank you for your co-operation and support over recent months and anticipated support going forward.
- We have included again below, the message about class choices for September – we have resolved the technical issue that stopped you selecting choices for more than one child - apologies for any inconvenience this may have caused.
Our teachers are working exceptionally hard to plan for the rest of the term. However, we are also working hard to ensure a smooth transition between all year groups. We are starting to plan our internal transition and part of that includes the classes for next year. Similarly to last year, we would like you to complete the following Survey Monkey form. This will help us with placing children with at least one of their friends next year. Please note that if the survey is not completed, then your child will be placed in a class based on their teacher's knowledge of your child, taking into consideration their social relationships.
If you have any problems completing the survey – please email the office as soon as possible. The survey will close Midday on Friday 28th May.
Year 6 parents do not need to fill out the survey.
https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/Q7ZB99Y
- The deadline for ordering class photos is TODAY! Any orders received after today will be returned to you to organise directly with Cardwell and Simons and will incur an additional £5 charge.
- The deadline for booking music lessons for the next academic year has now passed with guitar lessons in particular completely full.
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ICON Sports Coaching
Pele, Sam, Ruben, Jack, James & Our Coaching Team can’t wait to welcome you in June Half Term and the Summer Holidays with Steve confirming your Booking within 48 Hours and we will be as flexible as possible, should you need to make any changes
Places are currently available to join us for every day in June and this Summer, for all children aged 5 – 13, so don’t delay.
Booking Is Easy, Click Here & Scroll Down to Book Online, complete and submit the Wyvern Holiday Camp Booking Form.(Should the Government cancel this event a Full Refund or Credit/Transfer to a future Holiday Camp will be made available, *with the exception of Childcare Voucher Payments, who will only be offered a Credit/Transfer to a future Holiday Camp at Wyvern College, Botley Road, Fair Oak SO50 7AN).
Please recommend us and spread the word to your friends who may wish to join you, as they can book via the attached link too.
https://www.iconsportscoaching.co.uk/holiday-camps.htm (Then Scroll Down, Complete, Submit the Wyvern Holiday Camp Booking Form)
ICON Sports Coaching are “Bouncing Back”, so why not “Bounce Back To Being Active” with us, as we now provide Monday, Wednesday & Saturday Football Sessions<<<Click on or Contact Steve 07415 888851 if this is of interest, as limited Boys and Girls places available😉.
Please see our attached flyer….
News for Year 3
No news specific for Year 3
News for Year 4
No news specific for Year 4
News for Year 5
No news specific for Year 5
News for Year 6
No news specific for Year 6
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Oak Bites 10th May 2021
Mon 10 May 2021OAK BITES 10th May 2021
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Dear Fair Oak Family,
News for all pupils
- The deadline for class photos is Wednesday 12th May. Any orders received after this date will be returned to you to organise directly with Cardwell and Simons and will incur an additional £5 charge.
Our teachers are working exceptionally hard to plan for the rest of the term. However, we are also working hard to ensure a smooth transition between all year groups. We are starting to plan our internal transition and part of that includes the classes for next year. Similarly to last year, we would like you to complete the following Survey Monkey form. This will help us with placing children with at least one of their friends next year. Please note that if the survey is not completed, then your child will be placed in a class based on their teacher's knowledge of your child, taking into consideration their social relationships.
If you have any problems completing the survey – please email the office as soon as possible. The survey will close Midday on Friday 28th May.
Year 6 parents do not need to fill out the survey.
https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/Q7ZB99Y
Did you know that you can set alerts on Scopay?
*Just go to www.scopay.com or the SCOPAY mobile App.
*Select ‘alerts’ at the top right hand of the screen.
*On the App this will be under the menu icon (top left), settings, alerts.
*From here you can set an alert which will be triggered when the balance on the account falls below the amount you have set
News for Year 3
No news specific for Year 3
News for Year 4
Please see attached letter regarding RSE (Relationship and Sex Education) teaching over the next couple of weeks.
Any questions please do not hesitate to speak to your child's class teacher.
News for Year 5
No news specific for Year 5
News for Year 6
The Hoodie orders deadline has been extended until tomorrow (Tuesday 11th May) at the absolute latest! Please find the original letter attached again for your information. Orders can be put into the post box attached
Attachments with today’s Oakbites:
- Year 6 Leavers Hoody letter.
- Wyvern Football Club girls football information.
- Southampton Orienteering Club flyer
- Year 4 Sex and Relationship letter
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Letter from Rob Gardner, Chair of Governors
Fri 07 May 20217th May 2021
Dear Parents/ Guardians
Last week the Headteacher recruitment panel consisting of five Governors and supported by the local authority held a two-day interview process to employ a new Headteacher to lead Fair Oak Junior School.
After ratification by the Full Governing Body, I am delighted to inform you that Mr David Bessant will become our new Headteacher from September 2021.
Over the next few weeks, Mr Bessant will be in School often as we prepare for a smooth handover.
Experienced Headteachers will tell you that this year has been the toughest they have ever faced. Here in Fair Oak, we have faced those challenges with an interim leadership arrangement.
Mrs Layley, Mrs Cooper and Mrs Gowers have performed magnificently alongside the Senior Leadership Team over the past year. I am proud of everything they have achieved, from the way they have maintained the School through the building works, looked after our children as they returned to School after such a long period of absence and provided a safe and caring place for the children to learn. Thank you.
Since Mr De Silva’s appointment as Headteacher the School has moved forward in so many ways, with Mr Bessant as our new Headteacher our School and the Fair Oak family will not only be in very safe hands but will continue to prosper and develop.
Mr Bessant has asked me to share the following message with you all…
Dear Fair Oak Family,
I feel incredibly proud and privileged to have been invited to become the next headteacher of Fair Oak Junior School from September 2021. During my time in school last week, I met so many wonderful children who are an absolute credit to their parents, carers and the staff team with whom they work so well. They are polite, hardworking and inquisitive about the world they are growing up in. They are going to be a pleasure to work alongside from September.
It was lovely to meet so many parents on Wednesday morning; thank you for taking the time to share with me what Fair Oak Junior School means to you. I am looking forward to working in partnership with you to ensure that your children continue to thrive as part of the Fair Oak family.
I am going to be joining an ambitious, dedicated and caring staff team who are determined to provide your children with inspirational learning experiences whilst widening their horizons and enabling them to become global citizens who explore their ideas about the world. Mrs Layley and her team have continued to build on Mr De Silva’s excellent work and should be incredibly proud of how they have led the school during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Your school is supported and challenged by a really strong team of governors who I am looking forward to working alongside. Their passion for your school was evident throughout the two days I spent with Rob and his team last week and I was delighted when he asked me if I would accept the opportunity to become your headteacher from September. I can’t wait to get started!
David Bessant
Thank you for your patience over the past year while we have made this appointment. If you have any questions, then please don’t hesitate to contact the office.
Best Wishes
Rob Gardner
Chair of Governors Fair Oak Junior School
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Oak Bites 5th May 2021
Wed 05 May 2021OAK BITES 5th May 2021
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Dear Fair Oak Family,
We have had worrying reports of children playing ‘chicken’ with cars on the road whilst walking home. The children are being reminded of the dangers of roads and we will continue to monitor the situation. Please can we ask you to support us with this and also speak with your children around the dangers faced on the way to and from school? Thank you as always for your ongoing support.
News for all pupils
- The Gregg School Open Day is on Saturday 26th June – please see the attached flyer for further details.
- Fair Oak Cricket Club – please see the attached flyer for further details of fun softball sessions for Years 3 & 4
- Dear parents (of Years 3, 4 and 5 pupils),
Following our Rock2theBeat tutor performance in school recently, we would just like to remind you that the deadline to sign up to the Rock2theBeat project from September is Friday 7 May. We may not be able to accommodate any sign ups after this date.
Kind Regards,
The Hampshire Music Service Rock2theBeat team
"Rock 2 the Beat"
Our aim is to deliver expert tuition for children in contemporary Rock and Pop music, focusing on both individual skills and playing within an ensemble. The instruments taught as part of the project are electric guitar, bass guitar, keyboard, drums and voice.
Teaching is via a mix of small group skills-based lessons and whole band sessions. Alongside this, a comprehensive set of resources are available to support learning outside of the sessions, which include song music, instructional videos, technical exercises and backing tracks to practise along to.
The programme is delivered by two experienced HMS teachers who have extensive experience not only in instrumental tuition but also in performance.
Rock 2 the Beat is delivered on a term-by-term basis with a performance at the end of each one, giving the pupils the chance to showcase everything they have learnt to their peers, friends and family.
The cost of Rock 2 the Beat is £25 per month, which is payable by direct debit to Hampshire Music Service. This includes all of the lessons, instrument to take home and practise with and access to all of the resources.
Please sign up using this link: https://forms.gle/yf1BmUseJqeoz4Vt5
Deadline: Friday 7 May 2021
If you have any questions about the Rock 2 the Beat provision, please email on the address below.
Kind Regards,
Greg Walker
Rock2theBeat Team Leader
News for Year 3
Please see the attached information from Fair Oak Cricket Club about fun softball sessions for Years 3 & 4.
News for Year 4
Please see the attached information from Fair Oak Cricket Club about fun softball sessions for Years 3 & 4.
News for Year 5
The Gregg School Year 5 Taster Morning – Saturday 10th July 2021 – see the attached flyer for further details.
News for Year 6
There is no news specific to Year 6
The Admin Team
email: adminoffice@fairoak-jun.hants.sch.uk
Tel: 02380 693195
