Dear families,

The school is getting busier with all the activities of the summer. 

*RADHA METHA*

Radha in Afterschool Club is unfortunately leaving us this term after many years. She has been here so long she is part of the structure of the school and has worked with so many children over the years. Radha has provided the perfect atmosphere for children after school and made them feel comfortable after a long day. If you have a message for Radha you would like to add to her card then please email frontdesk@oldoak.lbhf.sch.uk  by the end of next week and we will make sure she gets this.

*PLAYCENTRE*

The number of children who attend playcentre is very small at the moment and I am looking at other ways to provide an extended day for working parents and to also develop the curriculum for all the children. This will come with a small cost but should benefit everyone. I will send out a survey next week to all parents to get their opinions on this.

*ATTENDANCE*
The attendance this week has been fantastic with very few children absent every day. Thank you and please keep this up. 

A school is judged by Ofsted on its attendance and ours has been lower than national average for some time. We will now become much more strict with absence and we will introduce parent contracts and fines from September for poor absence.

*TERM DATES*

The term dates for next academic year are attached to this email. Please look at the start of term in September and make sure you are in school on that day.

Term date Old Oak 2021-22.pdf

*UNIFORM AND PE KITS*

Please make sure that your child/children keep to the school uniform and especially the PE kit. We will begin to speak to children who are not dressed properly. The blue T shirt’s for PE will be available from the school shop from September.

*FOOTBALL*

With Euro 2020 starting today, it is great to report that the boys and girls team have played their first game against another school - our rivals at Brackenbury. The boys dominated the game but could only draw while the girls won 2-0. Well done to all involved! It is a real shame that Covid has prevented more games with other schools this year. I believe both our teams would have done very well. I hope that the Year 6 children continue to play when they go to secondary school.

*WICK COURT*

Year 5 parents, make sure that you leave your deposits at the desk as soon as you can. It is a great opportunity for all the children, so please consider sending your child.

Best wishes

Joe