Chronicle Summer 2023

47 ST EDWARD’S CHRONICLE

The Teddies Friends’ Committee, made up of parents and former parents, runs fantastic events throughout the year to welcome new Friends’ Events The Teddies Friends’ Committee, made up of parents and former parents, runs fantastic events both virtually and in-person throughout the year to welcome new families and to bring the whole community together. Save the dates for the events listed below and look out for reminders on social media and in E News.

Steeplechase Tea THURSDAY 28TH SEPTEMBER

Friends’ Coffee FRIDAY 17TH NOVEMBER

Support the annual Steeplechase, the whole-school cross country run, which takes place just before the first Leave Weekend. It is preceded this year by employability mentoring (for Fifth Form parents and Lower Sixth pupils), lunch for all parents and the Warden’s Autumn Parent Briefing in the Olivier Hall. All pupils are involved in the races and there is a chance to catch up with other parents over tea and cake. Do support your children over the summer with their Steeplechase fundraising for the school charity, Oxfordshire Youth (see page 17).

Enjoy a coffee and catch up in Willows before the start of the Leave Weekend. Teddies Carol Services SUNDAY 3RD AND WEDNESDAY 6TH DECEMBER Join us for the Teddies Carol Service followed by mulled wine and mince pies on Sunday 3rd December in the Chapel at St Edward’s or on Wednesday 6th December for A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols at St Peter’s Church, Notting Hill, followed by drinks hosted by the Friends of St Edward’s. The Quiz Our annual Curry & Quiz will be taking place again this Spring Term running simultaneously in Oxford and London – the date will be announced in the Autumn Term.

Teddies Golf Day THURSDAY 12TH OCTOBER

Join other parents and OSE for our inaugural Teddies Golf Day at Denham Golf Club.

Scan the QR code to find out more about the Friends of St Edward’s and how to get in touch with your House Representative.