Tuesday 14^th September

Berrywood School hosted the first football tournament of the year for year 5 and 6 boys today. Fair Oak entered two teams into the event. Fair Oak 1 lost two and won one of their group matches which meant that they finished up in third place in their pool. Fair Oak 2 drew all three of their group games nil nil! These results meant that they also finished in third place in their group and the two Fair Oak teams would therefore play each other in the next pool stage of the competition along with Botley. Fair Oak 1 took on Botley first and lost by two goals to nil. Fair Oak 2 then beat Botley, again by a scoreline of two goals to nil before the final fixture for our teams, Fair Oak 1 vs Fair Oak 2! This fixture was played in a great spirit with all of the boys really enjoying being given the opportunity to pit themselves against their friends. Happily, the fixture ended in a draw which meant that our teams finished the overall competition in joint sixth place! Both squads showed great sportsmanship and worked so hard throughout the event, representing our school superbly. Well done to all those who took part!

Tuesday 21^st September

It was the turn of our year 5 and 6 girls to play in their football tournament at Berrywood today and, just like the boys, our two teams did us proud. Fair Oak 2 drew two of their group matches 0-0 and won the other two both by a scoreline of 1-0. This put them in a strong position in their pool with eight points. Fair Oak 1 won all four of their group fixtures without conceding a goal, just like Fair Oak 2. These results meant that they won their pool with twelve points. Once all the scores had been collected and the points of all competing teams had been collated, Fair Oak 2 discovered that they had just missed out on the semi finals on goal difference by one goal! Fair Oak 1 would play Netley Abbey in their semi final. This match saw Fair Oak on top for the majority of the encounter but they could not find a way to put the ball in the net and so the match went to penalties. Fair Oak held their nerve winning 2-1. In the final, Droxford were the opponents. Fair Oak dominated but Droxford defended admirably and again, the tie went to penalties. In a dramatic shoot out it was our opponents who prevailed 4-3 to win the event. Mr Stredwick was really proud of all of our competing athletes who showed great technical ability and endeavour throughout. Well done girls!

Wednesday 22^nd September

Our girls played their first round in the Hampshire Cup today away to Anton Junior School in Andover. The team were superb from the first whistle, dominating the first half and by half time, Fair Oak were 3-0 up. The second half followed a similar pattern and at full time, the score stood at 5-1 to Fair Oak. We now eagerly await the draw for the next round!

Monday 27^th September

Colden Common boys were the visitors to Fair Oak today to play the first round of the Hampshire Cup. Fair Oak shot out of the traps and quickly asserted their control over the opposition, racing into a three goal lead. However, Colden Common fought back and slowly crept back into the game scoring mid way through the first period. That goal seemed to give the away side real belief and Fair Oak were pinned back in their own half conceding a further two goals to leave the score 3 -3 at half time! Colden Common went ahead early after the break. Despite constant Fair Oak pressure after that, our boys could not find the equaliser due to a combination of some fine goal keeping and last ditch defending. Well done to all of our players for a fine effort today.

Tuesday 28^th September

September was rounded off with a year 3 and 4 boys football tournament amongst schools from the South Eastleigh and Winchester sports partnership. Fair Oak entered two teams into the event. Fair Oak 1 won all four of their pool matches which meant that they topped their group and would progress through along with the other group winners to play for the chance to become overall tournament winners. Fair Oak 2 drew all three of their group matches 0-0. This put them in last place in their pool with three points in a very tight group – the other three teams all finished with four points! Fair Oak 2 would therefore play their final fixtures in group 4. They began these matches with a 1-0 loss to Freegrounds 1 but followed that up with a fantastic 1-0 win against Berrywood 2 which meant that they had only lost one match all tournament! Fair Oak 1 began their next fixtures with a 1-0 victory over Freegrounds 2 and finished with another victory, again by a goal to nil against Botley. They therefore won the overall event with a 100% record! What a great result for the school. Well done boys.

OAK BITES 27^th September 2021

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News for all pupils

Breakfast Club

Just a gentle reminder that it is £2.50 per session (to be brought in, in a named envelope) to attend Breakfast Club each day and it is an additional cost to purchase a breakfast. Please find attached the breakfast menu to see prices.

Absences

If your child is absent for any reason, please let the school know by 9am, by telephoning the school office on 02380 693195, or emailing adminoffice@fairoak-jun.hants.sch.uk . Thank you.

Parking on and around the school site

We have received a number of complaints from neighbouring residents of vehicles being parked across driveways to drop off children or of being parked badly, blocking the entrance or exit of any other vehicles. Sadly, there are also reports of vehicles being manoeuvred aggressively on the school campus. Please take care when parking or moving your vehicle and only vehicles with a current permit should ever be on the school campus. Thank you for your ongoing support with this.

News for Year 3

There is no news specific to Year 3.

News for Year 4

There is no news specific to Year 4

News for Year 5

There is no news specific to Year 5.

News for Year 6

Wyvern tours

Wyvern tours have started. If you have booked a tour for your child, please let the school office know by emailing: adminoffice@fairoak-jun.hants.sch.uk  or telephoning: 02380 693195. We would just need to know your child’s name and class, the date of the tour and whether or not they will require a school lunch that day. Thank you.

OAK BITES 22^nd September 2021

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HC3S – Children on Special Diets.

If your child is in receipt of a special diet from our school kitchen, time is running out to register with the online system for managing Special Diets. Please see the attached flyer to find out what you need to do. This needs to be completed by 30 September 2021 for your child to continue to receive the required diet.

News for Year 3

There is no news specific to Year 3.

News for Year 4

Reminder – Year 4 Curriculum evening – Thursday 23^rd September between 4 – 5 pm in the school hall.

News for Year 5

Reminder – Year 5 Curriculum evening – Friday 24^th September between 4 – 5 pm in the school hall.

News for Year 6

Open Evenings - Crestwood

Due to a rising number of Covid cases in school, Crestwood have decided to cancel their Open Evenings. The Cherbourg Campus event was tonight and Shakespeare Campus event, tomorrow evening.

The website at www.crestwood.hants.sch.uk is full of information and we will be uploading the Headteacher's Address later on today. They will also be holding small group tours and parents should contact justine.sayers@crestwood.hants.sch.uk Crestwood College, if you wish to book.

OAK BITES 20^th September 2021

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Help is at hand for families struggling with the utility bills

If you are having difficulties with the cost of energy bills, you may be eligible for a FREE fuel voucher from Citizens Advice to help pay for your utilities.

For more details and to find local branch contact details visit the Citizens Advice website: https://citahants.org

• Leaving messages on the school answer machine

When reporting an absence on the school answer machine, we would be grateful if you can be specific about the reason – unfortunately, as we ease out of all of the Covid restrictions, we still have to complete accurate school records and Government returns with regards to the type of illness, be it coughs, colds,. Your ongoing support is much appreciated.

• Cycling to School

If your child would like to cycle to school, please see the attached letter which explains how to go about obtaining a cycle permit. No child should be cycling to school without a cycle permit. Thank you for helping us to keep your children safe.

• Squad selection system

Mr Stredwick gets asked lots of questions at this time of year about how our sports teams are selected and used, so we hope the attached note will help to answer any questions you may have.

• Building Stronger Relationships

Mrs Roper our Family Support Worker, is running a workshop to support families when   dealing with challenging behaviour. Please see the attached leaflet to find out how to book a place at the workshop.

News for Year 3

Reminder – Year 3 Curriculum evening – Tuesday 21^st September between 4 – 5 pm in the school hall.

News for Year 4

Reminder – Year 4 Curriculum evening – Thursday 23^rd September between 4 – 5 pm in the school hall.

News for Year 5

Reminder – Year 5 Curriculum evening – Friday 24^th September between 4 – 5 pm in the school hall.

News for Year 6

Reminder – Year 6 Curriculum evening – This evening – Monday 20th September between 4 – 5 pm in the school hall.

OAK BITES 15^th September 2021

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Governor vacancy – Co-opted Governor

Please see the attached letter about a current vacancy on the governing body for two co-opted Governors. We look forward to hearing from you if you are interested in applying for the role.

News for Year 3

No news specific to Year 3

News for Year 4

No news specific to Year 4

News for Year 5

No news specific to Year 5

News for Year 6

Please find attached a letter about the Open Evening Events at Wyvern College.

This year, Wyvern are asking families to book for all the events as part of their COVID control measures. They have tried to make the booking process as quick and easy as possible. All bookings can be made online. The links should work in the e-letter but everything can be accessed via the Wyvern website www.wyverncollege.org.uk

Thank you.

OAK BITES 13^th September 2021

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• Covid cases in school

If a child tests positive for Covid, please continue to contact the school office by telephone in the first instance on 02380 693195. If you receive a result when the school office is closed, please use the following email address to inform the school: covid-19@fairook-jun.hants.sch.uk

• Emails to the office

Please be aware, when the school office sends out school communications via Scopay, this is from a ‘no reply’ email address. It is generated through the Scopay system and any replies go directly to Scopay and not to the school office – please send any school enquiries to adminoffice@fairoak-jun.hants.sch.uk and we will endeavour to help in any way we can. Thank you.

• A reminder please, to return your completed ‘end of the day arrangements’ form as soon as possible to help us to keep your children safe whilst leaving school at the end of the day.

News for Year 3

It has been pointed out that there was an error with the date for the Year 3 Curriculum evening on Friday’s Newsletter.

The Year 3 Curriculum Meeting will take place on Tuesday 21st September and not the 22nd as was stated in the Newsletter. Apologies for any confusion - and well spotted for those of you who had noticed!

OAK BITES 8^th September 2021

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS OF YEAR 6 CHILDREN

We realise that your children have only just started in Year 6 but, we need to forward to you a letter from the Hampshire Admissions Team with details about how to apply for their Year 7 places. The portal opens for you to make your application on Monday 13th September, and it will remain open until midnight on Sunday 31st October. It is imperative that you get your application in on-time because any late applications will not be considered until after all the on-time applications are dealt with and you may not, therefore, get a place at your preferred school.

Prospectuses from Wyvern College will be sent home with the children by the end of the week to help you in your decision making.

Contact information

Please let the school office know if there have been any changes to your contact telephone numbers, addresses, email addresses etc. It is vitally important that the school are able to contact parents/guardians in an emergency but also to make sure you are receiving all the latest information.

Calling all budding footballers!

Football trials for year 4/5/6 boys will take place on Monday 13th and Tues 14th Sep at lunchtime on the school field. All participants will need a packed lunch, shin pads and appropriate footwear for playing on grass in the weather conditions at the time. If wet, this may well be studs but if the ground is hard, trainers would be fine. Participants must bring in kit which they will change into at lunchtime ready for trials. They will change back into their school uniform when trials finish at the end of lunchtime. Girls football trials for years 4/5/6 will take place on Wednesday 15th and Thursday 16th. Arrangements will be the same as for the boy’s trials.

Year 3 trials for boys will take place on Monday 20th September with year 3 girls trials held the following day at lunchtime on the 21st. Arrangements will be the same as for years 4/5/6.

OAK BITES 6^th September 2021

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Welcome back! It was wonderful to welcome the children back to school this morning and despite some nerves on arrival, the children soon settled well and by lunchtime, it was like they had never been away. We now look forward to an exciting half term continuing our learning journey!

We have noticed today that several children were wearing hooped earrings. This, for obvious reasons, can be a real safety issue - only stud earrings are permitted in school. Thank you for your support with this.

• Just a little reminder of the start and finish times for the children as we noticed lots of parents and children arriving early this morning and parents arriving early at the end of the day.

Music lessons

Music lessons are now set up for online payment if you have registered your child for this. For those parents/guardians who paid by cheque before we broke up for the summer, just a reminder/warning the cheques will be cashed shortly. For our new Year 3’s – letters are coming home with the children today to allow you to set up online payments for music lessons, school dinners, trips etc., and for booking parents evening appointments etc., going forward, so please look out for them!

Special diet

If your child requires has specific dietary requirements, please be reminded that you will need to apply for a special diet by using this link:

https://www.hants.gov.uk/hc3s-specialdiets.

If your child is already in receipt of a special diet, you will still need to re-apply through this link ready for the new menu to start after half term, (no later than the 22^nd of October).

Registration documents

If your child has just joined Fair Oak Junior School, please ensure all completed registration documents have been handed in to the school office. Thank you.