PDO
School Newsletter
13th October 2022
Dear Parents
Although this has been a shorter week than usual, the staff have been very busy preparing Reports from Year 1 to Year 6, which will go home with your child today. Miss Kath and Miss Cheryl have greatly enjoyed visiting all the classes this week, to talk to the children about their learning.
In order to view the Class Pages for more detailed information about your child's learning this week and any class notices, please click the link here .
Phase 2
This half term, Year 3 have been studying 'Footprints from the Past' during their IPC lessons. The children are very excited to share their learning at their Exit Point, next Tuesday. This week the children have been using their retrieval skills and creativity to make information posters about the palaeontologist, Mary Anning. In Art, they have learned how to use the medium of charcoal to draw and shade, creating some spectacular ammonite fossils as a result.
Phase 2 Leader, Miss Eimear
Out of School Achievements
Last week Bruno from Year 4 competed in the Rotax Max Challenge at Muscat Speedway, finishing first in his category. This was the first round and a fantastic way to start the season. Well done Bruno!
Please send us a message, if your child has taken part in an event recently which we can share with the school community, in order to celebrate the achievements of our pupils outside of school.
Email: Notices@pdoschool.com
Year 6 Family Quiz Night
Year 6 pupils would like to organise a family quiz night after the half term, in order to support the people affected by the floods in Pakistan and people in Somalia, who are in urgent need of food, water and shelter. All children and adults are welcome. The quiz will take place in the school hall, where there will be lots of fun quiz rounds created by the Year 6 children. There will be snacks on offer and prizes to be won. We guarantee a fun filled night for all families!
To support the Y6 pupils fundraising event, next Thursday 20th October PDO School we will be holding a,
‘Non school uniform day'
Next Thursday 20th October
Next Thursday we ask that your child brings in a donation of unopened chocolates, either a bag or a box. Alternatively, they can bring in a cash donation of 2 Omani Riyals per family. (1 Omani Riyals per child)
Please watch this space for more details, including how to book your table, in the next newsletter.
We would like to thank you for your support in raising money for this worthwhile cause. We look forward to seeing you at the quiz.
Sayma Benchekor & Raghad Al Abry Y6N
Parent Guest Library Readers
We have had a entertaining week in the library this week, with three special guests reading stories to the children!
Thank you to Max's Mum, Landry's Mum and Ephraim's Mum for reading to their classes. We all enjoyed the stories.
If you would like to read a short story or poem to your Year 1 - Year 6 child's class, during their Library Time this term, please follow the link below. This will be a short story, or poem which will take no longer than 10 minutes to read to the class.
You are welcome to bring a cherished book with you, however, we have a wide range of stories and puppets in the library if you would prefer to use some of our resources.
Miss Zoe
Logo Competition - Personal Learning Goals
There has been lots of excitement in the school these past couple of weeks. We have received colourful, vibrant and detailed entries for the PDO School Personal Learning Goals Logo Competition.
Thank you to all the participating students. Winners will be announced after the half term holiday.
Please enjoy viewing a very small selection of the entrants so far.
Miss Amy, Phase 1 and IPC Leader
PTA Annual General Meeting
Thank you to all the parents who attended the PTA meeting last night. Applicants for the PTA positions will be shared next week . Teachers will be voting for their teacher representatives. A huge thank you to Miss Anre, Miss Farida, Miss Haifa, Miss Kirsty, Miss Marwa, Miss Maryam, Mr Mohsin and Miss Nabiha who are standing for election as staff members of the PTA.
Farewell to our outgoing governor
PDO School would like to offer a heart felt thanks to Kerri Eastley, our outgoing school governor. Kerri will be travelling home to Australia with her family to start their next new adventure. We wish them a safe journey.
Dates for your Diary:
School reports Y1 to Y6 sent home
13th October
Non School Uniform Day
20th October in aid of charity (please bring chocolate)
IPC Exit Points
Early Years - Exit Point "Wild"
17th October @9:30am (Change of date)
Year One - Exit Point "The stories people tell"
17th October @ 10:30 am
Year Two - Exit Point
"From A - B"
18th October @ 10:45 am
Year Three - Exit Point
"Dinosaur"
18th October @ 1:20pm
Year Four - Exit Point
"Active Planet"
19th October @ 1:20pm
Year Five Exit Point "Extreme Survivors"
19th October @ 11:00 am
Year Six - Exit Point "Ancient Greece"
17th October @ 12:45 pm
PTC Dates
18th and 19th October - please see the email sent to parents from notices this week
Half Term Holiday
23rd to 27th October inclusive
Parental Concerns:
At PDO School we acknowledge that, from time to time, parents may wish to express concerns about specific aspects of their child’s education. We are always happy to investigate and respond to these concerns. Please note that, for the Class Teachers, it is important that even informal discussions take place outside of their teaching time.
What do I do if I have a concern?
Please make the Class Teacher your first point of contact if your concern is not successfully resolved, please contact the school via notices@pdoschool.com to make an appointment with the Headteacher, Cheryl Fox, or the Deputy Headteacher, Ms. Kath Morgan.
Mr. Hamed, our School Manager, is also happy to listen to any parental concerns that have not been resolved successfully.
Wishing you a pleasant weekend
Cheryl Fox
Headteacher
cfox@pdoschool.com kmorgan@pdoschool.com nurse@pdoschool.com