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Duke of EdinburghWe’ve had word of a few pupils dropping DofE before we have started, stating that they are advised to focus on exams. DofE is a commitment, but pupils can choose an activity in each of the 3 sections (Physical, Volunteering and Skills) that they already do. For example:Physical – a pupil might already go to netball and the physical skill they can work is improving their passing or shootingVolunteering – they may already help with a sport at a primary school, or help a neighbour by cleaning, or cutting their grass. Skill – they already play a musical instrument or want to work on improving their drawing or painting. There are so many options and we can be flexible with things they already do. Other than keeping a quick log of what they do each week, and attending after school on a Monday, DofE doesn’t need to be a massive undertaking. Pupils can develop other skills, learn to work with others and get out and enjoy the landscapes around us. Exams are important, but DofE is seen as a very respectable qualification by many employers and further education institutes. It’s not too late to sign up! Send your child to Mr Grieve for more information, or a sign up sheet!
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Holidays

School Term Dates (From OIC)

2023 / 2024 (all dates are inclusive)

Term 1 Tuesday 22 August – Wednesday 11 October (37 days).

October holidays Thursday 12 October – Friday 27 October.

Term 2 Monday 30 October – Friday 22 December (40 days).

Christmas holidays Monday 25 December – Friday 5 January.

Term 3 Monday 8 January – Friday 29 March (57 days).

Schools closed Friday 16 February – Tuesday 20 February.

Spring holidays Monday 1 April – Friday 12 April
(Easter Monday 1 April)

Term 4 Monday 15 April – Wednesday 3 July (56 days).

Schools closed Monday 6 May (May Day holiday).

Schools closed Monday 3 June.

Staff Only, In-service days are:
• Monday 21 August.
• Thursday 12 – Friday 13 October.
• Tuesday 20 February.
• Monday 3 June.

School term dates – 2024 / 2025 (all dates are inclusive)

Term 1 2024 Tuesday 20 August – Friday 11 October. (39 days)
October holidays Monday 14 October – Tuesday 29 October.

Term 2 Wednesday 30 October – Friday 20 December. (38 days)

Christmas holidays Monday 23 December – Friday 3 January.

Term 3 2025 Monday 6 January – Friday 4 April. (61 days)

Schools closed Thursday 13 February – Tuesday 18 February.

Spring holidays Monday 7 April – Monday 21 April (Easter Monday 21 April)

Term 4 Tuesday 22 April – Friday 4 July. (52 days)

Schools closed Monday 5 May (May Day holiday); Monday 2 June.

Staff Only, In-service days are:
• Monday 19 August.
• Monday 28 and Tuesday 29 October.
• Tuesday 18 February.
• Monday 2 June.

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