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 6^th September. (Thursday 2^nd and Friday 3^rd 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 13^th 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 1^st Come 1^st 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
Mob 07415 888851
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!

OAK BITES 19^th July 2021

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Dear Fair Oak Family,

News for all pupils

July 2021 Sports News

Tuesday 6th July 2021

Fair Oak entered two teams into a year three and four golf tournament today which was held at Wildern. Just as for the year five and six tournament last week, all participating teams worked their way around a series of stations which were designed to improve every element of their game from putting to driving with points being scored depending on how well the teams performed at each activity. At the end of the tournament when the team totals had been added together Fair Oak 1 ended up in fifth place with 762 points while Fair Oak 2 finished in fourth with 775 points. Well done to our golfers on another great overall team performance!

Monday 12th July 2021

Fair Oak took a year 5 girls tag rugby squad to Botley today to play some training matches against year 6 pupils from Botley. Both of our teams performed superbly and benefitted hugely from the session. Our girls really are developing nicely and should head into next year with confidence.

Tuesday 13th July 2021

Fair Oak entered two teams into a lower school tennis tournament held at Wildern School. The standard of play was very high and all of our players should be proud of the way they performed. After all of the matches had been played, Fair Oak 2 finished in 5th place and Fair Oak 1 finished 3rd. Well done to all of our players who performed brilliantly throughout the event.

A year 5 team also travelled to St Cross Cricket Club today to participate in a Key Stage 2 cricket festival organised by Hampshire Cricket Club. All participating teams worked their way around a series of stations which were designed to improve every element of their game including fielding, batting and bowling. It was a fantastic event and all of our participating pupils thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon!

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

Reminder!! Tomorrow is Viking Day for Year 5. To be fully immersed in the day, we encourage all children to join us teachers in dressing up. They may choose to be a Viking warrior, Viking god/goddess or even a Viking villager. Throughout the day, the children will take part in a variety of Viking activities.  As high temperatures are predicted tomorrow, may we suggest that the children also bring in their PE kits (along with sun cream), to change into in the afternoon as we aim to be out on the field. Thank you.

Miss Coxhead and the Year 5 Team 

News for Year 6

There is no news specific to Year 6.

Tuesday 6^th July 2021

Fair Oak entered two teams into a year three and four golf tournament today which was held at Wildern. Just as for the year five and six tournament last week, all participating teams worked their way around a series of stations which were designed to improve every element of their game from putting to driving with points being scored depending on how well the teams performed at each activity. At the end of the tournament when the team totals had been added together Fair Oak 1 ended up in fifth place with 762 points while Fair Oak 2 finished in fourth with 775 points. Well done to our golfers on another great overall team performance!

Monday 12^th July 2021

Fair Oak took a year 5 girls tag rugby squad to Botley today to play some training matches against year 6 pupils from Botley. Both of our teams performed superbly and benefitted hugely from the session. Our girls really are developing nicely and should head into next year with confidence.

Tuesday 13^th July 2021

Fair Oak entered two teams into a lower school tennis tournament held at Wildern School. The standard of play was very high and all of our players should be proud of the way they performed. After all of the matches had been played, Fair Oak 2 finished in 5^th place and Fair Oak 1 finished 3^rd. Well done to all of our players who performed brilliantly throughout the event.  

A year 5 team travelled to St Cross Cricket Club today to participate in a Key Stage 2 cricket festival organised by Hampshire Cricket Club. All participating teams worked their way around a series of stations which were designed to improve every element of their game including fielding, batting and bowling. It was a fantastic event and all of our participating pupils thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon!

OAK BITES 14^th July 2021

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Dear Fair Oak Family,

News for all pupils

Wednesday’s dinner choices in school… Unfortunately, due to an oversight our school kitchen served tuna and sweetcorn pasta instead of bubble salmon today for the red option, apologies on their behalf.

Home Start Hampshire is a local charity supporting parents who are going through challenging times. Home Start Hampshire are looking for new volunteers to join the team. Please see the attachments for more information about how to get involved.

Active City UK – Please use the following link to access the local Active City directory that lists local children and adult clubs and classes. http://www.activecity.org.uk/

News for Year 3

Please can we ask that you check your child’s hair regularly for head lice? We have had quite a few parents who have treated hair and found them return. Thank you for your support with this. 

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

• Due to a bubble closure, Mrs Gowers has made the decision to move the Year 6 awards ceremony to the last day of term (Friday 23rd July). The children will be allowed to sign shirts on this day too so, if you are happy, please send them in with a shirt that they can write on.

As the awards ceremony has been moved, Friday of this week is now free, and we would like to make this a board game afternoon - especially as the weather is supposed to be hot. Therefore, could the children bring in (this Friday) a board game to play within their bubble.

 Please also be reminded that there are no Year 6 hot dinner options on Friday – please send your child to school with a packed lunch as we will sit outside and will give the children an ice cream afterwards from the school.

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• Year 6 Update on leaver's hoodies:

The hoodies are in production and the company have said they will be delivered before the end of term. I am in contact with them and chasing for a more precise update and will keep parents informed. Whatever happens, with any child having to self-isolate and missing end of term, I will work with the school and find a way to get your child's hoodie to you.

Some good news is that as the school ordered over 100 hoodies, the company have offered a £1 discount per hoodie, and there is a pot of money leftover in the account. An idea has been suggested to me to donate this money to the school PSA towards the costs of the Yr 6 fun week. If however, a parent would like me to arrange a refund of £1 towards the hoodies they purchased, I can do this only via BACS; please email:

fojsleavershoodies@gmail.com with the following details:

Account Name

Sort Code

Account Number

by Sunday 18th July. I will arrange any refunds requested early next week, and the rest of the money will be donated to the school PSA by the end of term. 

Thank you.

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OAK BITES 7^th July 2021

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Dear Fair Oak Family,

News for all pupils

                House Quad Kids Results!

Over the last week all year groups have been participating in Quad Kids athletics competitions which have taken the place of our usual Potted Sports event for this year. All pupils have participated which has been fantastic to see. The standard of competition has been extremely high and everyone has really enjoyed themselves. Here are the collated results:

Overall Points Totals And Result

1^st  St George (399 points)

2^nd St Andrew (367 points)

3^rd St David (342 points)

4^th St Patrick (340 points)

Well done to all participants. You performed brilliantly and tried your very hardest!

News for Year 3

There is no news specific to Year 3

News for Year 4

Year 4 Celebration Afternoon – this Friday!! We have attached the letter again as a reminder – Please ensure that you have completed and returned the slip for your child before then.

News for Year 5

Throughout the Summer Term, the children have been studying the Vikings. To conclude this unit, we will be having a Viking Day on Tuesday 20^th July. To be fully immersed in the day, we encourage all children to join us teachers in dressing up. They may choose to be a Viking warrior, Viking god/goddess or even a Viking villager. Throughout the day, the children will take part in a variety of Viking activities.  

Miss Coxhead and the Year 5 Team 

News for Year 6

There is no news specific to Year 6

Over the last week all year groups have been participating in Quad Kids athletics competitions which have taken the place of our usual Potted Sports event for this year. All pupils have participated which has been fantastic to see. The standard of competition has been extremely high and everyone has really enjoyed themselves. Here are the collated results:

Overall Points Totals And Result

1^st  St George (399 points)

2^nd St Andrew (367 points)

3^rd St David (342 points)

4^th St Patrick (340 points)

Well done to all participants. You performed brilliantly and tried your very hardest!

OAK BITES 5^th July 2021

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Dear Fair Oak Family,

News for all pupils

For your information, when we return to school in September, we will continue with the current arrangement for PE days – i.e. the children will continue to wear their PE kits into school on the days that they have PE. The children will be told their PE days in their first few days back in September.

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

• PE kits tomorrow please:- Due to a change in the timetable this week, Year 5 pupils will need to wear PE kits tomorrow! Apologies for the late notice.

• Eastleigh in the community under 11 girls football 2021/2022 are looking for players for a new team -  they train on a Wednesday evening from 6-7pm and everyone is welcome to come along to these open training sessions - more the merrier! Please see the attached flyer for all you need to know and how to register your interest.

News for Year 6

Eastleigh in the community under 11 girls football 2021/2022 are looking for players for a new team -  they train on a Wednesday evening from 6-7pm and everyone is welcome to come along to these open training sessions - more the merrier! Please see the attached flyer for all you need to know and how to register your interest.