OAK BITES 21st July 2021
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Dear Fair Oak Family,
News for all pupils
What a busy last week of term this has been so far, with the children all able to enjoy the sunshine together before the summer break. Have a safe, healthy, restful time and see you back with us on Monday 6th September. (Thursday 2nd and Friday 3rd are inset days).
STEAM WEEK PHOTO COMPETITION.
An enormous well done to everyone who took part in the STEAM WEEK 2021 Nature inspired photography competition. The competition has shown that there is an incredible amount of talent at FOJS. The standard was phenomenal and I have never seen so many amazing photos. There were over 400 in the end which is incredible.
I had to get some help and enlisted our new Headteacher, Mr Bessant, to judge and I was delighted that Dr Gostling (from Southampton University Biological Science Department) was also able to judge virtually. Both judges judged separately and chose some incredibly worthy winners. Dr Gostling made a video to celebrate the achievements and winners and this was shared with the children at school. He gave a special mention to lots of the fantastic ideas and images. All of the special mentions will receive a little prize.
These are the winners from Dr Gostling:
Year 3 Sam with a very interesting image of a pine cone
Year 4 Ben with a fantastic image of a crustacean
Year 5 Amber with a super image of an insect, which was framed beautifully
Year 6 Izzy with a beautiful photo of a moon over a tree
The winners will receive a STEAM inspired book and their winning images from these 4 children will be made into a framed picture to be displayed in the biological science department. It will undoubtedly inspire the University students to be observant and appreciate the world around them.
Mr Bessant also wanted to judge as he was so impressed at the fantastic work his new pupils had created. He found the task incredibly difficult too but loved looking at each and every photo the children had taken. He created a powerpoint of his winners which were shared with the children at school. The runners up will receive a small prize and the 4 year group winners will receive a STEAM inspired book.
These are his winners:
Year 3 Heath with a stunning image of a butterfly
Year 4 Emma with a beautiful photo of a bird in the hand
Year 5 Kit with an incredible image of a butterfly
Year 6 Aoife with a wonderful image of a landscape
I will deliver the prizes to the children in their classes either today or tomorrow.
An enormous THANK YOU to each and everyone of you who took part. I can’t wait for next year.
Mrs Tuxford
ICON SPORTS COACHING AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS FOR SEPTEMBER
Dear Parents/Guardians of all the Current Year 3, 4 & 5 children who will be remaining at Fair Oak Junior School in September 2021.
We are delighted to inform you, that we are increasing the range of After School Clubs we offer, both outside on the All Weather Pitch/Grass Area and Indoor using the School Hall from Monday 13th September 2021 onwards, on the following basis and please see the attached Leaflet:-
Monday 3.30-4.30pm Tennis ASC for Year 3 - Year 6 (24-30 places available) run by Jack & Nick (Wyvern Tennis Courts).
Tuesday 3.30-4.30pm Football ASC for Year 3 – Year 6 (32 places available) run by Jack & James (All Weather Area).
Tuesday 3.30-4.30pm Karate ASC for Year 3 – Year 6 (20 places available) run by Pete Tonks & Kieran Tonks (School Hall).
Wednesday 3.30-4.30pm Gymnastics ASC for Year 3 only (16 places available) run by Tracy & Jack (School Hall).
Wednesday 3.30-4.30pm Tennis ASC for Year 3 – Year 6 (24-30 places available) run by Mark & Nick (Wyvern Tennis Courts).
Thursday 3.30-4.30pm Multi-Sports for Year 3 - Year 6 (16 places available) run by Jack (All Weather Area or School Hall).
Friday 3.30-4.30pm Multi-Sports for Year 3 - Year 6 (16 places available) run by Jack (All Weather Area or School Hall).
Please see the attached leaflet for all the details on how to Book Online to avoid disappointment don’t delay, should your Child/Children wish to attend in the Autumn Term, which is on a 1st Come 1st Served basis with limited places available each day.
Very Limited Places are currently still available to join our Summer Holiday Camp at Wyvern College where we will be running from
8.30-9am Drop Off – 4pm or 5pm collection for 27 Days of the Summer Holidays.
Book Online here: https://www.iconsportscoaching.co.uk/holiday-camps.htm
On behalf of everyone at ICON Sports Coaching, “Stay Safe, have a lovely Summer and we will hopefully see you soon”.
Very Best Wishes
Steve
Steve Phillips
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www.iconsportscoaching.co.uk
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News for Year 3
I can't believe this is the last time I will write about our amazing Year 3 children. It has been wonderful to see them grow and flourish over the year. There have been so many memories but the ones the children mentioned the most were the work achievements and friendships they made. New friendships developed and others flourished, amazing progress was made in all areas of the curriculum and proud faces were seen in lessons and who can forget the brilliant actors and singers back in December for the Nativity 'Children of the World'. I know that the children will continue to make super progress in Y4 and I want to take the opportunity to thank you all for all of your support over the year.
Mrs Tina Tuxford Y3 Leader
News for Year 4
Well, what a year it has been! We have had an amazing journey this year with our Year 4 children. Despite everything the children, their families and the school as a whole have had to deal with they have all been so resilient it has been a pleasure to be a part of it. We have ended our school year with 2 weeks of swimming lessons at Places Leisure, Eastleigh as part of the curriculum. The children have represented Fair Oak Junior School brilliantly, with the swimming coaches even commenting on their good behaviour. We wish them all well in their onward journey to Year 5 in September – we will miss you!
News for Year 5
In truth, it hasn’t been the year that anyone could have really imagined but despite all the lockdowns, bubble closures, social distancing, face masks, hand washing and everything else – the Year 5 children have been amazing! The Year 5 team are so proud of them all and we know that they will have a fantastic time in Year 6 from September. Good luck Year 5!
Year 5 had a fabulous Viking day on Tuesday – with some impressive-although hot and sticky- looking Vikings invading Fair Oak Junior School!
News for Year 6
We are incredibly proud of our fantastic year 6 children. Despite a pandemic, they have had a brilliant Year 6, risen to the challenges we have presented them, and we have felt privileged to have had the opportunity to be a part of their final year at Fair Oak Junior School. They will be sadly missed by us all, and I am sure many a tear will be shed on Friday – by children and parents alike! From the Year 6 team and staff of Fair Oak Junior School, we wish you all the very best. Continue to shine!