Term dates for academic year 2021-22
School Diary Dates - 2021-22
Friday
AUTUMN TERM
Wednesday 1st & Thursday 2nd September - Staff Training Days (no pupils)
Friday 3rd September - all pupils Year R to Year 6 start school
Monday 6th September - Nursery Pupils start
Friday 1 October – in-school 1 mile charity run, Silver Star, Oxford Hospitals Trust
Monday 4 October – Women’s Tour 2021
Tuesday 5th October - Year 3 & 4 girls football tournament at Sibford School - 3:30pm finish
Thursday 7th October - Reception children vision screening
– deadline to return Cauliflower Cards artwork
– karate club commences
Monday 11th October - Class Photography : Portrait and Class Photos
Tuesday 12th October - CORAM Life Education health & Well-being workshops, Nursery to Year 6
Tuesday 12th October - Year 3/4 Boys Football @ Sibford
Thursday 14 October – Year 5/6 Tag Rugby, Warriner School
Wednesday 20th & Thursday 21st October - Parent Consultation Meetings (details tbc)
Thursday 21st October - Bags 2 School fundraising Event
- Acorn Class Open Door for Acorn parents, 2:30 to 3pm
Friday 22 October – World Homeless Day, wear an orange accessory day fundraiser
Half-term holiday (25.10.21 - 29.10.21)
Wednesday 3rd November - Year 5/6 Swim Gala @ Sibford
Tuesday 9th November - Years 3/4 and 5/6 Primary Cross Country at Sibford School, 9:30 - 11:00
Thursday 11th November - Years 1/2 Primary Cross Country at Sibford School, 10:00 - 11:00
Monday 15th to Friday 19th November - Road Safety Week & Anti-Bullying Week
Friday 19th November - Children in Need Fancy Dress Day & Fundraiser - Spots & Stripes Theme
Thursday 25th November - KS1 Multi Skills @ Warriner (event cancelled - Covid)
Friday 26th November - Primary Cross Country Final for qualifying pupils @ Sibford 10:00 - 11:00
Saturday 27th November - Open morning (1) for prospective Reception & Nursery parents (appointment only)
Saturday 4th December - Open morning (2) for prospective Reception & Nursery parents (appointment only)
Wednesday 8th December – Fresh Start Christmas Lunch & Christmas Jumper Day
Wednesday 8th December - Willow and Oak classes, Carol Singing in Old School playground, 2:45 pm
Friday 10th December - Flu Immunisations, Years Reception to 6
Tuesday 14th December - Santa Fun Run (in bubbles) in aid of Katherine House Hospice
Tuesday 14th & Thursday 16th December - Acorn & Beech nativity performances in the school hall
(invitation only)
Friday 17th December - Last day of term
SPRING TERM
Tuesday 4th January - Staff training day
Wednesday 5th January - pupils return to school
Tuesday 8th February - Rags 2 Riches
Thursday 17th February - Year 5/6 In2 Hockey @Bloxham Independent School 12:00 - 4:00
Half-term holiday (21.02.22- 25.02.22)
Thursday 3rd March - World Book Day
Monday 7th March - Y5 & 6 Theatre production of Little Shop of Horrors at Sibford School (parents to pick up from Sibford School at 3:30pm)
Thursday 17th March - St Patrick's Day Assembly for the children
Thursday 24th March - Weights & Measures, Reception & Year 6
Monday 28 – Thursday 31 March - Bikeability (cycling proficiency) course, Y5 & some Y6
Tuesday 5th April & Thursday 7th April - Parent Consultation Meetings, 3:30 - 6:30pm
Friday 8th April - PTA Cake Sale - front of school at drop-off and pick-up.
Friday 8th April - last day of term
SUMMER TERM
Monday 25th April - pupils return to school
Wednesday 27th April - Oak Class trip to Banbury Museum and Canal
Wednesday 27th April - PTA pre-loved School Uniform 'giveaway' 3pm KS2 playground
Monday 2nd May - Bank Holiday
Monday 9th May to Thursday 12th May - KS2 SATs
Friday 13th May - Pyjamarama Day, Years 1 to 5. Wear your pyjamas and bring £1
Friday 13th May - Forest School Day
Tuesday 17th May - KS2 Instrument Taster Workshop with Keith Allen, 3pm in Oak class
Thursday 19th May - Selected children from Year 3/4 and 5/6 - Quad Kids @ Warriner
Monday 23rd May - Queen's Jubilee Art Day
Wednesday 25th May - PTA Discos
Half-term holiday (30.05.22 - 03.06.22)
Monday 6th June - staff training day (no pupils)
Tuesday 7th June - pupils return
Friday 10th June - Selected children from Year 5/6 - Cricket @ Sibford 10:00 - 4:00
Friday 17th June - Class photos & leavers' portrait shots
Week beg. 20th June - Sports Week at school
Friday 1st July - Special Activity Day for Year 6 (details TBC)
Wednesday 6th July - Acorn & Beech trip to Cotswold Wildlife Park
Wednesday 6th July - New Nursery & Reception parent information evening 5.30pm (New school)
Friday 8th July - Reception Graduation Ceremony
Monday 11th July - School reports to parents
Monday 11th & Tuesday 12th July - Warriner transition days for Year 6 and transition mornings in school
Thursday 14th July - Oak Performance Dress Rehearsal - 1:15pm
Friday 15th July - Annual Sports Day - pm
Monday 18th July - Oak Performance for parents - 1:15pm
Monday 18th July - Optional Parents Evening from 3:15pm (by appointment only)
Tuesday 19th July - Year 6 Leaver's Assembly - 2 pm
Final day of term for children
Wednesday 20 July - Staff training Day
Thursday 21 July - Jubilee Day
Term Dates 2022-23
Autumn Term 1 - 5th September - 21st October
(2nd September is a county wide Inset Day for staff, pupils return on 5th September)
Thursday 20th October - Last day of half-term for children
Friday 21st October - Staff training Day
Half term break - 24th October - 28th October
Autumn Term 2 - 31st October - 20th December
Christmas holiday - 21st December - 3rd January
Spring Term 1 - 5th January to 10th February
Wednesday 4th January - Staff Training Day
Thursday 5th January - First day of term for children
Half term break - 13th February - 17th February
Spring Term 2 - 20th February - 31st March
Easter Holiday - 3rd April - 14th April
Summer Term 1 - 17th April - 26th May
Friday 28th April - Staff training Day
Monday 1st May - May Day Bank Holiday
Half term break - 29th May - 2nd June
Summer Term - 6th June - 21st July
Monday 5th June - Staff Training Day
(2nd September is a county wide Inset Day for staff, pupils return on 5th September)
Thursday 20th October - Last day of half-term for children
Friday 21st October - Staff training Day
Half term break - 24th October - 28th October
Autumn Term 2 - 31st October - 20th December
Christmas holiday - 21st December - 3rd January
Spring Term 1 - 5th January to 10th February
Wednesday 4th January - Staff Training Day
Thursday 5th January - First day of term for children
Half term break - 13th February - 17th February
Spring Term 2 - 20th February - 31st March
Easter Holiday - 3rd April - 14th April
Summer Term 1 - 17th April - 26th May
Friday 28th April - Staff training Day
Monday 1st May - May Day Bank Holiday
Half term break - 29th May - 2nd June
Summer Term - 6th June - 21st July
Monday 5th June - Staff Training Day