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15th October 2025
15th October 2025
Dear Parents,
I want to focus on the recent MP1 Exit Point Celebrations, where students and parents came together in a learning focused event. The event was a testament to the power of shared learning experiences. Children showcased their learning, while parents engaged in meaningful conversations that deepened understanding and sparked new questions. It was a dialogue between students and parents.
Many thanks to our teaching staff who designed learning-focused activities that encouraged critical thinking and creativity. What stood out most was the way parents and students discussed these activities together—asking questions, exploring ideas, and celebrating achievements.
The written comments from the parents were appreciated; I have read through several feedback comments and words like proud, amazing, excited, and learning are the prevalent theme through all the parental comments.
Why Parental Involvement Matters
Research continues to affirm what we see every day: parental involvement is one of the strongest predictors of student success. A report from the Journal of Psychology and Education highlighted that specific dimensions of parental involvement—such as attending school events and discussing learning—have a measurable impact on achievement. Your presence, your questions, your encouragement—they matter. They shape attitudes, build confidence, and reinforce the value of learning.
Teachers provide passion and expertise, students bring curiosity and energy and parents bring support and insight. Each role is essential, and each contribution strengthens the whole.
A big thanks to our whole community for providing such a positive learning experience.
Staff Training- Please note the school will be closed on November the 6th; all staff will be attending an external training event. This has been on the calendar since the start of the year.
Staff Update
I want to share that Thursday will be Claire Richmond’s final day at PDO School. Claire and her family have made this decision in recent days.
Claire has chosen to resign from her role and return to the UK because of a medical complication with a family member.
This decision has not come easily, and Claire is understandably emotional about leaving PDO School and the community she has been such a vital part of.
Since joining PDO during a particularly challenging time, Claire has shown unwavering commitment. Many of you will have engaged with Claire over her time and will be aware of her dedication to the children of PDO School.
As a close colleague, I’ve witnessed the personal sacrifices Claire has made to help shape PDO School into the organisation it is today. Her contributions over the past two years have left a lasting impact.
We are respecting Claire's wishes to not have a formal farewell at this sensitive time.
We are exploring ways to mitigate the impact of Claire’s departure. Please be reassured that business continuity is our priority.
Tim Robinson
Tim Robinson
Headteacher
Headteacher
PE Updates
PE Updates
On October 6th, we took 24 enthusiastic U11 boys and girls to the MPSL Skittleball Tournament at BSM. It was a fantastic afternoon, filled with energy, teamwork and sportsmanship.
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We are thrilled to share that our girls' team came third overall, and our boys' team finished first, remaining undefeated throughout the tournament. This marks another trophy for PDO School!
We are incredibly proud of all the students for their hard work, positive attitude and excellent behaviour.
Wishing everyone a well deserved and rested half term holiday. We look forward to a busy 2nd half of the term when we return.
Milepost 1 Parent Workshop
Milepost 1 Parent Workshop
Monday 3rd November
Monday 3rd November
We would like to invite the Year 1 and 2 parents to a Maths Passport workshop on Monday 3rd November, starting at 8.05am in the staff room. This workshop will explain what the Maths Passport is, why is it vital to your child's learning and how you can support at home.
I look forward to seeing you all there.
Miss Liz
Year 3 Percussion Ensemble
Year 3 Percussion Ensemble
For Term 1, Year 3N children have been learning to perform as an ensemble. This involved learning to play several different instruments, writing simple rhythms, developing a structure for their piece and performing it as a class.
Click on the link for the class performance
Early Years
Early Years
As part of our Powerful Plants unit, we had an exciting sensory adventure exploring citrus fruits!
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The children used their senses to observe the bright colours, take in the fresh, zesty smells and finally experience the tangy and sweet tastes of lemons, oranges and limes. There were lots of giggles, puckered faces and “mmm!” moments as we compared flavours and textures. A moment we will all remember for the smiles (and silly sour faces)!
Milepost 1
Milepost 1
This week, our Year 1 children celebrated their Exit Point and Reflection of Learning. They were so proud and excited to share all the wonderful things they have been learning, not only from our IPC unit If You’re Happy and You Know It, but also from their reading, writing and maths activities.
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It was lovely to see the children guiding their parents through the different activities and talking about what they’ve learned. Sharing their learning and progress with their families makes it all so much more meaningful and special for them.
A big thank you to all the parents who came along and joined in. We really appreciate your lovely feedback and your continued support in making learning such a happy and memorable experience for the children.
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Milepost 1
Milepost 1
This week, our Year 2 children also celebrated their Exit Point and Reflection of Learning. It was very special to see how proud and super excited the children were to share all the wonderful things they have been learning about. Our IPC unit, If You’re Happy and You Know It, is finishing this week and our Exit Point on Monday morning really helped the children to showcase all the wonderfully creative learning that has been achieved.
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It was lovely to see the children guiding their parents through the different activities and talking about what they’ve learned. Sharing their learning and progress with their families makes it all so much more meaningful and special for them.
A big thank you to all the parents who came along and joined in. We really appreciate your lovely feedback and your continued support in making learning such a happy and memorable experience for the children.
Milepost 2
Milepost 2
Year 3 have been discovering the Earth's secrets!
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As part of Geography learning in Footprints from the Past, Year 3 have been building their knowledge of the Earth’s structure to better understand how the continents shifted from Pangaea to today. The children had fun creating plastercine models of the Earth and were thrilled to uncover what lay inside!
Milepost 3
Milepost 3
As part of their transition to secondary school, our Year 6 students recently took part in Open Days at the BSM and ABA.
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These visits are an exciting part of our transition programme, designed to promote adaptability and confidence as students prepare for the next stage of their educational journey.
Throughout the day, pupils had the opportunity to experience life in a new school environment—meeting teachers, exploring facilities, and taking part in engaging taster lessons and activities. Accompanied by their existing teachers and classmates, the students were able to ask questions, build familiarity and imagine themselves as part of their potential future school communities.
The transition experience plays a key role in helping students develop independence, curiosity and resilience—skills that will serve them well as they move forward. By giving students a glimpse into the expectations and opportunities of their potential next schools, these Open Days help ensure a smooth and positive transition from primary to secondary education.
Congratulations to our Learners of the Week!
Congratulations to our Learners of the Week!
A huge congratulations to our newest Learners of the Week! This award recognises the incredible effort they put into their learning and the excellent ways they are putting their personal goals into practice. It's fantastic to see them growing and becoming such dedicated and confident learners.
Our first PTA meeting of 2025
Our first PTA meeting of 2025
Our first PTA meeting will take place on Tuesday 28th October at 0805, meeting in the school staff room.
The agenda will include; welcome and introductions, decision making, common requests and then a focus on potential events.
Out of School Achievements
Out of School Achievements
Congratulations to Savannah in Year 5 for her recent triumphs on the tennis court.
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Savannah recently competed in the Oman Tennis Association Under 10s tournament, in the age group above, and came second place. This was her first proper attempt at playing the full court and with green balls.
Following her success at the Under 10s tournament, she also competed in the PDO Under 9s tournament this past weekend and won the girls competition.
A huge well done Savannah! We are very proud of you.
Out of School Achievements
Out of School Achievements
Congratulations to Ella in Year 5 who has recently become a published author.
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As part of a project at home, Ella has written her very own story book 'Copper the Cat and the Catnip Cat-astrophe' which has now been published and is available to buy.
Ella will be bringing a copy into school to donate to the school library.
We hope seeing Ella achieve her dream encourages our other budding authors in school to believe their own stories could one day be in shops too!
Share Your Talents: Bring Learning to Life!
Share Your Talents: Bring Learning to Life!
We would love for you to share your skills, hobbies or expertise to enrich our IPC and IEYC curriculum. Your talents can make learning exciting and meaningful for the children!
We are creating a Learning-Link Document to connect your expertise with classroom topics, giving children real-world experiences and strengthening home–school partnerships.
As we welcome a number of new families and teachers to our school community, we are looking at ways to further enhance our curriculum provision for the children. If you are open to sharing and potentially collaborating with us, perhaps through a creative demonstration, your involvement would be most welcome. All hobbies, skills and interests are valued: examples could be cooks, artists, engineers, musicians or storytellers, geologists. Your contribution could help children experience learning in new and exciting ways.
If you would like to get involved, please complete the form below. Teachers will then be able to contact you to invite you into class or support learning if there is a curriculum match.
Thank you to the parents who have already shared their talents, your support has truly brought learning to life!
IC Team
Wishing you a pleasant weekend,
Wishing you a pleasant weekend,
The PDO School Team
The PDO School Team
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