Welcome to Fitzharrys School

A message from the Head of School

I am very proud to be the Head of Fitzharrys School. It is a fantastic school where students are given an array of opportunities to develop, thrive and achieve. Our superb team of staff are committed to helping every student reach their full potential. They work with care and expertise to bring the very best out of our students. This is evident in the enthusiasm, focus and achievements of our students.

There is real warmth in the welcome you receive when you join Fitzharrys. The sense of pride and belonging is evident in the school, as is the support and challenge. We want our students to be the very best they can be, and we do everything we can to make that happen.

Our Ofsted report, consistently strong results, high attendance and impressive behaviour for learning all illustrate the ethos and outcomes of Fitzharrys. Our parents and visitors to the school rightly state that we are “a very caring and supportive community where pupils flourish.”

While great teaching and learning is at the heart of what we do, we support students learning through a wide range of opportunities in and out of the classroom. Our social media pages give a taste of what goes on, as does our events calendar.

We always welcome people to come and visit us. Meeting our staff and students will give you a real insight into what our great school has to offer.

Best wishes,

Will Speke
Head of School

Headlines

June 2021

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COVID-19 Updates

Click on the link below for all our recent communications regarding COVID-19 including the latest letters, a risk assessment and school policy.

Year 6 Transition Day

Our Virtual Transition Day content will be available here from Thursday 24th June.

Vacancy: Teacher of Science (part time)

Find out more here.

Timetable Reminders

School will close for the summer holiday on Wednesday 21st July at 1.10pm.

W/C Monday 21st June: Week 2
W/C Monday 28th June: Week 1
W/C Monday 5th July: Week 2
W/C Monday 12th July: Week 1
W/C Monday 19th July: Week 2

School News

June 2021

FSA GoFundMe crowdfunder - Update

The Fitzharrys School Association is currently raising money for new outdoor furniture for every year group, as seating was identified as a key priority by students earlier this year.

As part of planning around social distancing in the current climate, students are especially encouraged to spend break and lunchtimes outdoors, and Fitzharrys School has specific areas allocated on site for each year group bubble. The FSA is helping to fund the development of colourful, comfortable, social seating areas to increase the capacity available within each year group bubble and make each space more inviting and accommodating for the students.

We are so grateful to everyone who has supported our GoFundMe page so far - thank you all. The money raised to date has been added to existing funds and enabled the FSA to purchase 15 new picnic benches which have now arrived! Each year group is recieving 3 new picnic benches to add to their bubble areas around site. We will continue to raise funds through our GoFundMe page with the aim of purchasing more benches in the near future - look out for more news on FSA associated events and activities coming very soon!

Upcoming Events

Monday 14th June 2021
Carnegie Forum @ Christchurch Abindgon

Friday 18th - Friday 29th June 2021
Year 10 Mock Exams

Thursday 24th June 2021
Year 6 Transition Day (Online)

Monday 28th June - Friday 2nd July 2021
JMF6 Induction Week

Friday 2nd July 2021
Year 11 Leavers Assembly

Wednesday 7th & Thursday 8th July 2021
Year 7 & 8 STEAM Wider Learning Day (TBC)

More details here

Tuesday 13th July 2021
Sports Day @ Tilsley Park (TBC)

Wednesday 21st July 2021
End of term – school closes at 1.10pm for students

Thursday 22nd July 2021+
SUMMER HOLIDAY

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