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  • Today we learnt about the Hindu festival Diwali. We created Rangoli patterns with chalk outside.
  • Don’t forget our open day is on Saturday 26th November. You can visit all the classrooms and see what our curriculum looks like in action.
  • We are very excited to share that we are taking part in Raise a Reader Oxfordshire, an exciting programme delivered by the National Literacy Trust and Oxford University Press, a leading education publisher, as part of the Primary School Library Alliance.
  • Our teams are just beginning to compete in this city wide challenge against other Oxford primary school.
  • This term we have been working hard in PE in the Oceans Phase. We have been learning how to play golf and different jumps and stances in Gymnastics. Today we counted all the house points together and found out the winners... Carmel!
  • The children have watched the baby calves being fed this morning. We practised being super silent and the calves came to say hi! A few even thought we were delicious.
  • We are already exploring the maternity field where there were baby calves born last night. The children are blowing Liza away with all of their knowledge about farms.
  • We are so proud of our Egyptian themed shape poems , helping us to show all we’ve learned about ancient Egyptians this term.
  • This week Islands have been exploring how to show different tones in their sketching and how to draw lines of different sizes and thickness.
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Latest Newsletters

  • 20 Mar 2026
    Easter Egg Hunt and Easter Service invitation from Hope Oxford

    Easter Egg Hunt Templars Square Saturday 4th April
    Easter Service Sunday 5th April Greyfriars School 10am

  • 20 Mar 2026
    Community News: Egg-venture Day at Youlbury

    Egg-venture Fun Day at Youlbury
    Monday 6th April 2026, 10am-4pm

    Join us for a fun-filled, Easter-themed day of outdoor adventure. For just £5 per person (free for under 5s), families can enjoy a range of activities suitable for all ages, including:
    Egg hunt with a chocolatey prize
    Easter arts and crafts
    Aeroball
    Soft target sports

    There will also be optional paid activities for those looking for extra adventure, plus refreshments available to purchase.

    Location: Youlbury, Boars Hill, Oxford OX1 5HD

    Parking: Free, Last entry: 2:00pm

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    Active Adventures Holiday Club at Youlbury
    Monday 30 March to Friday 10 April 2026, 9am - 5pm

    Looking for something for children to enjoy across the Easter break? Our Active Adventures Holiday Club offers action-packed days for 8–16 year olds, combining outdoor adventure with fun and skill-building.

    Activities may include:
    High-adventure experiences such as climbing and zip wire
    Archery and target sports
    Team challenges and games
    Bushcraft and outdoor skills

    It’s a fantastic way for young people to build confidence, make friends and enjoy the outdoors in a safe and supportive environment.

    £35 per child, per day. Discounts available for block bookings. Early drop off/late collection available.

    Location: Youlbury, Boars Hill, Oxford OX1 5HD
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    Both opportunities are open to members and non-members, making them perfect for parents looking for fun, active ways for their child to spend the Easter holidays.

    If you have any questions or would like further information, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

  • 16 Mar 2026
    Changes to Breakfast and After school club bookings

    Dear Parents,
    Please see the attached letter for important changes to the booking system.
    kind regards
    The After School Club team.

  • 11 Feb 2026
    Safer internet day

    Dear all,

    Please find attached the 'five a day' guidance on screen time as advised from Health Professionals for Safer Screens.

  • 23 Jan 2026
    Community News: We are With You, Oxfordshire CAMHS

    We are With You is open to Parents and Carers of young People aged 5 – 25 years across Oxfordshire, you do not need an open referral or have ever been open to CAMHS to access the offer.

    We have Parents webinars:

    Thursday 26th February - Sleep & Mental Health. 5pm – 6pm, Online.

    Friday 13th March 2026 – Unmet Needs or Emotional Avoidance? Understanding the Difference in School Non-Attendance. 1.30pm – 2.30pm. Online.

    Date to follow for Supporting Children with limited food intake and sensory sensitivities

    Family wellbeing walks (during the Easter Holidays at both Blenheim Palace and Harcourt Arboretum.

    Date to follow for Parents only wellbeing walk at Harcourt Arboretum.

    Online, drop-in coffee mornings, 2 Thursdays per month, dates can be accessed via the booking link.

    Dates to follow for in-person coffee events.