It feels like the school year has gone by so quickly as we end the penultimate week of the school year.
Over the last seven days we have had more school trips, and we look forward to the final ones taking place next week to end the academic year. We must thank several transport teams for their support while our wheelchair accessible minibus has been out of action. Streamline Taxis, Dignity Travel and Fleetways Taxis have taken groups of pupils to make sure that our end of year visits could take place. Thank you also to our parents who have joined the visits, and of course our class teams for all of their hard work in planning and organising these visits each half term across the school year.
Thank you to all those who attended our Sports Day last week. We had almost 200 of our pupils family and friends join us. We really appreciated the wonderful feedback that was shared with our class teams. Here is just a small snapshot of the amazing comments we received “E’s first ever sports day and he did so well I couldn’t be any prouder. Thank you all for everything you do for all the children. The whole set up and day was amazing. My dad was in awe of everything. You’ve given us the most beautiful memories to look back on”. “What a great event – so lovely to see everyone enjoying this. The kids did amazingly! Thank you for all of your work in organising it”. “Thank you so much for all your hard work creating such a fun, warm, inclusive event. I am so grateful that my sister has her boys in your school, surrounded by truly special people. You are an INCREDIBLE bunch of people. Thanks so much”.
Next week, we say goodbye to the truly wonderful Caroline Anderson from our Wellbeing Team. We wish her a fantastic retirement. Many of you will know Caroline for the amazing work she does with not only our pupils, but also their families, by supporting them in meetings, liaising with professionals, and even providing a listening ear and a cuppa with a biscuit. She worked at Lidgett Grove School from the late 90’s before joining Hob Moor Oaks in 2004. The staff team will feel the loss of Caroline hugely. Her knowledge, expertise, experience and skills are things we will all miss, although there will be many who will long for her amazing cheese scones; Nicky, the Wellbeing Team and the Leadership team to name but a few!
Next week, our Family Fun Day will be on Thursday 18th July from 1.30pm to 2.30pm. Please let your child’s class team know if you are attending so we know to expect you. Remember, if you are taking your child home following this event to let your child’s class team and transport know. Thank you.
Please note in the Diary Dates, that we have 2 Training Days at the start of the autumn term. School will welcome pupils back on Wednesday 4th September.
