Parents' Handbook 2024

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PARENTS ’ HANDBOOK

Dates for your diary

There are many events in the school year to which parents are warmly invited. The online school calendar (which is updated regularly) lists the events; details and booking information are sent in our weekly eNews bulletin. The events on this page are some of the major ones and worth pencilling into your diary!

Sporting fixtures Saturdays throughout the year

Parents are warmly welcomed to watch sporting fixtures (usually on Saturdays, but also sometimes during the week and enjoy match teas with other parents). Details of the fixtures are in the SOCS calendar (see page 7).

Steeplechase First Leave Weekend of the Autumn Term

Gaudy Final week of the Summer Term

Gaudy Week includes art exhibitions, drama, music and dance shows and more. Details of the events and booking information are sent out in the early weeks of the Summer Term.

Many parents come to cheer on the runners of the whole-school cross-country charity run. Tea is provided for this popular and fun event which marks the start of the Leave Weekend. Academic briefings Autumn Term The Sub-Warden Academic holds briefings for each year group covering the key academic reporting points in the year and the support offered to pupils and parents. Dance, Drama and Music Spectaculars Throughout the year With several major performances in Dance, Drama and Music there are lots of events to look out for. These are highly social events with refreshments available and a wonderful opportunity to support pupils in the creative arts.

Dinners at the Warden’s House Throughout the year

Over the year, all parents and guardians are invited to the Warden’s House to enjoy sociable evenings with the Warden and other parents and guardians. The dates are in the school calendar and RSVP invitations are sent directly from the Warden in advance.

Other events for parents Throughout the year

Look out for invitations by email, in eNews and the calendar to come to celebrate your children in performances or to enjoy social events for Houses or the entire School.