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  • This week we started our topic It’s a kind of Magic’ we have been learning bout Diwali and how families celebrate. We have been thinking about why we celebrate bonfire night.
  • The children have been revisiting their time at Eastrop Farm and Coleshill Vegetable Unit. We talked about what we already knew, what we learnt and what we liked and disliked about our time. We have explored a variety of challenges to help us remember.
  • Home learning packs
  • The topic this term is 'Down in the Woods' Its frightfully kind of you Sarah 'but no I'm having a coffee with Lisa.'
  • This afternoon we gathered in our houses to meet our House Leader, House Captain and Vice Captain. We came up with a chant to help us celebrate our wins!
  • All Explorers children will be picked up from the conference room at 2:50 p.m. This will be an opportunity to ask any questions you have regarding the SATs and an opportunity for Explorers staff to share common mistakes and tips to manage the SATs.
  • 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.
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  • 23 Apr 2026
    Community News: 14 of 7,766 3rd Annual Bannister Community Mile - 4 May

    This is a unique opportunity to run through the heart of Oxford on roads closed to traffic. Whether you're a seasoned runner aiming for a fast mile or just looking to take part in a fun and meaningful event, this is a great experience for everyone.

    The event celebrates the 71st anniversary of Sir Roger Bannister’s historic sub-four-minute mile, achieved in Oxford on 6th May 1954, a milestone once thought impossible.

    Visit: https://bannistermiles.org.uk/community-mile/ to find out more

  • 23 Apr 2026
    SEND support pack

    The Witherslack group have create online support and information packs for families whose children have SEND. To access this support go to: witherslackgroup.co.uk/day-to-day-support-pack

  • 26 Mar 2026
    School Meal Changes

    Dear Parents/Carers

    From after the holidays all lunches will need to be pre booked and paid for through the My Child at School App (MCAS).

    If you have not used MCAS yet please follow these instructions:

    From within the web browser type www.mychildatschool.com, this will open the Parent Login screen.
    Select “Reset Password”.
    Enter your email address and submit the form.
    An email will arrive with a link to set a new password.
    Once you have chosen your password log in as normal (or download and use the app).
    If you have any problems please contact the school office.

    The price of a school meal will also be increasing to £3.34
    Please find the new menu attached.

    Thank you
    The St Frideswide Team

  • 23 Mar 2026
    SOAP Easter Playscheme

    SOAP Easter Playscheme
    Join us at the South Oxford Adventure Playground for the start of the 2026 Season!
    FREE, DROP IN, ADVENTUROUS PLAY.
    Staffed by our brilliant team of play workers:
    Wednesdays: everybody welcome.
    Thursdays: 7+ kids only.

  • 23 Mar 2026
    Community News: Healthier Living for the Whole Family

    Beezee Families is a FREE heathy lifestyle programme that our nutritionists deliver across Oxfordshire. The 12-week programme supports families to build healthy habits around food, physical activity, and how to have fun while doing so!
    Our current programmes are in full swing but you can secure your FREE spot now for April. Places fill up fast so make to book soon! If you can’t wait to get started on your healthy lifestyle journey, you can learn at your own pace over on our Academy website. Visit the website for more details (https://oxf.maximusuk.co.uk/beezee-families/) and look at the attached info.