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Spring/ Summer 2026
Summer Party! We are delighted to have the Summer Party back on Friday 10th July. Times: Lower School: 5:00pm – 6:15pm Upper School: 6:30pm – 8:00pm The cost is £5.00 per child, which includes: Entry to the party A snack An ice lolly Children can also bring additional money for tuck. How to book: Please book and pay for your child’s ticket via SCOPAY. Booking deadline: Please ensure tickets are booked by the end of the day on Tuesday 7th July. We look forward to celebrating the end of the school year with lots of fun, games, and music! Kind Regards  Soak The Headteacher Event - Wednesday 24th June We are excited to announce our Soak the Headteacher event is back and taking place straight after school on Wednesday 24th June! For £1, children will receive 3 throws to try and soak Mr Horner. This year, our House Captains have also been given the opportunity to get involved if they wish. All proceeds from the event will go to the School Association, helping to support future activities and resources for our children and the school. If the weather forecast stays true to itself, we are promised some sunshine on the day, so the School Association will be selling ice lollies for the children to have whilst they wait for their throws! We look forward to seeing lots of children and families there. Thank you for your continued support. Chestival! As I am sure you will be aware our upcoming Summer Fair, Chestival is fast approaching and we hope you are as excited as we are! We wanted to share some important updates with you to ensure everyone is well-prepared for the event.
Lastly, we are still taking bookings for stalls, if you or any friends/family would like to have a stall at the event please email chestertonschoolassociation@outlook.com and we can provide you with more details.  Quiz Night 19th June 2026 Mr Horner's One Last Hurrah – QUIZ NIGHT Please gather your family and friends and join us for one last Quiz Night hosted by Mr Horner Date - Friday 19th June 2026 19:00 for a 19:30 start Location - School Hall Who will bring their A game and take home the winners' trophy this time!? Please book tickets via Scopay. £30.00 per table, up to 6 people per table/team. (Please ensure only 1 team member books the ticket on Scopay as that booking will account for your table). Deadline for tickets: Friday 12th June 2026 Please be advised that in previous years the Quiz Night has been very popular so there will be limited tickets, once we have sold the maximum amount, we will not be able to accept any more so book ASAP to avoid the disappointment of missing out. This event is for over 16s only. We will have a fully stocked bar on the night so you will not go thirsty! Please feel free to bring your own snacks. We look forward to seeing you there!  Bake Sale! Rowan & Oak Bake Sale - 7th and 8th May Please be advised there will be a bake sale held after school on Thursday 7th and Friday 8th May. This time round we are welcoming donations of cakes from Rowan and Oak classes. Please bring your donations to school the morning of Thursday 7th May where there will be a trolley at the school gate to place them on. Cash and card are both accepted. We look forward to seeing the delicious treats  BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!- CHESTERTON CE PRIMARY SCHOOL COLOUR RUN Date: Sunday 17TH May 2026 Time: 12-3pm Location: Chesterton C E Primary School Field Price: £8 per person (including a medal), under 2s run free Tickets are to be booked on Scopay, multiple tickets can be booked at one time. Scopay will close on Sunday 10th May and no late booking will be accepted. Once signed up and paid on Scopay the office will issue a waiver form for you to sign and return to the school office. Please make sure you familiarise yourself with it and agree, all taking part need to have a signed waiver before being able to run. EYFS/KS1 (Maple, Beech and Ash) families are to arrive from 12:00 to run at approximately 12.15, these classes must be accompanied by an adult. KS2/Upper School (Chestnut, Hawthorn, Rowan and Oak) will run at approximately 13:00 and can run on their own but must attend the event with an adult who will be responsible for them throughout the day. If you have children in both Lower and Upper School, please arrive for the earlier slot. All participants can run as much or as little as they would like and spectators can attend free of charge. In terms of distance, one lap around the track is approximately 250m, so completing 4 laps will be close to 1km. It's entirely up to you how far you want to run and how many laps you choose to complete, but we recommend aiming for at least 4 laps. After taking part you can relax, enjoy a drink, and savour a delicious BBQ whilst watching the ongoing run and clouds of colour. Important rules: 1. White t-shirt: All participants must wear a WHITE t-shirt to fully experience the colourful magic 2. Eyewear protection: For your safety all participants must wear protective eyewear. Sunglasses or goggles work great! As always, we will have a fully stocked bar and BBQ, this year we will also be selling small amounts of colour for those who would like to have a go at throwing themselves. Cash and card will be accepted. We will communicate more details closer to the event and of course all profits raised from this event go directly to the school and our children. Of course, with any event like this, volunteers are essential - please see this link for a volunteer signup sheet - any help is always much appreciated    RAGS 2 RICHES Tuesday 2nd June We’re excited to announce that our school is taking part in the Rags 2 Riches collection on Tuesday 2nd Junel This is a great opportunity to have a clear-out and raise funds for our school at the same time. Please bring in any unwanted or unused clothes, shoes, and accessories (in good condition) and drop them off at school before 9am on the 2nd June Accepted items include: Adults' and children's clothes Shoes (tied together) Bags and belts Hats, scarves, and accessories All donations help support the school while promoting sustainability and reuse — every bag makes a difference!  Easter Bonnet Competition Similar to last year, the School Association are holding an Easter Bonnet competition on Friday 27th March with a prize for each class winner and house points for all entries. Please bring your bonnets to school on the morning of the 27th March.  Easter Egg Hunt - Friday 27th March 2026 After many years of successful Easter Egg Hunts at Chesterton School, the School Association will be arranging another on Friday 27th March (straight after school - please arrive to school for the usual pick-up time). Children will need to be accompanied by their parent/adults to participate. Please also note there will be no Tree House as this is the final day of term. £5.00 per child, please make payment in the usual way via Scopay. The deadline for bookings will be Friday 20th March at midday. Please ensure you book by the deadline; we cannot extend the date or accept late bookings. As this is an out of school event, payment must be received at the time of booking. If payment is not received at this point, your booking will not be accepted. If your child has a younger sibling (not at the school) who would like to attend, please pay on Scopay. If the younger sibling has any dietary needs, please email the School Association at chestertonschoolassociation@outlook.com. We look forward to seeing the children taking part in hopefully some warm Spring sunshine! Kind regards, The School Association  SCHOOL ASSOCIATION: World Book Week - Film Night Monday 2nd March Please see attached flyer for the World Book Week Film Night which takes place on Monday 2nd March 15:15-17:00. The films are as follows: Maple - Winnie the Pooh Movie Beech and Ash - Jungle Book Chestnut and Hawthorn - Matilda Rowan and Oak – Wonka Please go to Scopay to give consent and make payment in the usual way. To enable us to purchase supplies, the deadline to book is Friday 27th February 15:00. Please note there will be no treehouse on Film Night.  SCHOOL ASSOCIATION: Rags 2 Riches Collection Wednesday 25th February We’re excited to announce that our school is taking part in the Rags 2 Riches collection on Wednesday 25th February! This is a great opportunity to have a clear-out throughout half term and raise funds for our school at the same time. Please bring in any unwanted or unused clothes, shoes, and accessories (in good condition) and drop them off at school before 9am on the 25th February. Accepted items include: Adults' and children’s clothes Shoes (tied together) Bags and belts Hats, scarves, and accessories All donations help support the school while promoting sustainability and reuse — every bag makes a difference!  Bake Sale The School Association will be holding a Bake Sale after school on Thursday 12th February. If we have any delicious treats left, these will also be available to purchase after school on Friday 13th February. We are kindly asking for donations of baked goods from Chestnut and Hawthorn classes. If you are able to contribute, please bring your donations into school on the morning of Thursday 12th February. All items must be nut-free and, if possible, provided in disposable packaging. Please clearly label any containers and if possible include a list of ingredients and or allergens for homemade items. You will be able to purchase items after school on these dates and cash and card are accepted. All proceeds will go towards supporting school activities and resources. Thank you for the support as always. Upcoming Events Happy New Year and welcome back to school! The School Association are very excited to share with you the events we will be kicking off the year with for you and your children! Back by popular demand - Quiz Night - 6th Feb. Hosted by Mr Horner, who will bring the trophy home this time round!? (see below) Red and Pink Dress down Day - 13th Feb Chestnut and Hawthorn Bake Sale - 12th and 13th Feb Chestnut and Hawthorn will be treating us all to their sweet treat donations which will be sold after school on the above dates Book Week Film Night - 2nd March A film night with their class featuring book adaptations, the perfect way to kick off Book Week Easter Egg Hunt - 27th March Lets hope for some great weather for our annual hunt Stay tuned for more details and get ready for an exciting term ahead. Back by popular demand! QUIZ NIGHT Gather your friends and family and join us for an exciting Quiz Night. Date - Friday 6th Feb 7pm for 7.30 start Location - School Hall Mr Horner as the quiz master. Who will bring their A game and take home the winners' trophy this time!? Please book tickets via Scopay. £30.00 per table, up to 6 people per table/team. (Please ensure only 1 team member books the ticket on Scopay as that booking will account for your table). Deadline for tickets: 30th January Please be advised that in previous years the Quiz Night has been very popular so there will be limited tickets, once we have sold the maximum amount we will not be able to accept any more so book ASAP to avoid the disappointment of missing out. We will have a fully stocked bar on the night so you will not go thirsty! Please feel free to bring your own snacks |
Autumn 2025
SCHOOL ASSOCIATION: Cosy Christmas Night - Thursday 4th December We're delighted to invite you to our “Cosy Christmas Night” — a magical festive event organised by the School Association to raise funds for our school and bring a little Christmas cheer to our pupils and families! For the Children: The main event is for pupils only and will take place straight after school on Thursday 4th December.Tickets are £8.50 per child (available via Scopay) and include a fun-filled carousel of festive activities such as: Watching a Christmas clip (with snacks!) Making reindeer food Crafting a Christmas decoration Decorating a gingerbread man Taking part in Christmas quizzes Plus lots more festive surprises For Parents and Siblings: While the children enjoy their activities, the school hall will be open for parents and non-school siblings to join us for a cosy Christmas social. There will be: Christmas carols Festive refreshments A Christmas jumper exchange Although adult entry is free, please remember to book your free ticket (and those for non-school siblings) on Scopay so we can plan refreshments and seating. The event will last around 2 hours - the perfect way to start the festive season together as a school community! *Ticket sales will close at midday on 28th November* We can't wait to see you all for an early evening of Christmas joy.  Rags 2 Riches Collection - Tuesday 4th November We’re excited to announce that our school is taking part in the Rags 2 Riches collection on Tuesday, 4th November 2025! This is a great opportunity to have a clear-out throughout half term and raise funds for our school at the same time. Please bring in any unwanted or unused clothes, shoes, and accessories (in good condition) and drop them off at school before 9am on the 4th November. Accepted items include: Adults' and children's clothes Shoes (tied together) Bags and belts Hats, scarves, and accessories All donations help support the school while promoting sustainability and reuse — every bag makes a difference! Bake Sale! Our first bake sale of the year kicks off with Maple, Beech and Ash! Any donations of cakes and sweet treats from these classes will be hugely appreciated and are to be dropped at school the morning of the 22.10.25. The sale will take place after school on the 22nd October and if there are any treats remaining, then again on the 23rd October. Thank you for your continued support.  Crazy Hair Disco Tuck Shop We’re looking forward to seeing everyone at the school disco on Friday! Just a quick reminder that there will be a tuck shop )allergens info) available on the night, selling sweet treats. All children will also receive a snack as part of their entry fee. Please ensure your child brings along a small amount of tuck money (maximum of £2) if they would like to buy anything. Thank you for your support – we can’t wait for a fun evening! 2026 Chesterton School Calendar - Permission Letter Please find attached the permission form for the 2026 Chesterton School Calendar. If you are happy for your child to take part, you do not need to do anything. Order Your 2026 School Calendar – Featuring Our Wonderful Pupils! The School Association is excited to announce that we’ll be producing a 2026 School Calendar — and it’s going to be extra special! Each month will feature a group photo of all the children who have birthdays in that month, making this a lovely keepsake for families and a fun celebration of our pupils throughout the year. All profits raised will go directly to the School Association to support projects and activities for our children. Calendars cost just £6.50 each and will be delivered before Christmas, making them the perfect festive gift for family and friends. A permission form will be sent out soon for parents to opt out if they prefer their child not to be included in the photos. Order your calendar now on Scopay! We're opening sales early so we can confirm numbers before the proof is ready — your support will help us get these ready in time for the festive holidays. Thank you as always for supporting the School Association and helping us make school life even better for our children! AGM 2025 Thank you to everyone who attended our recent AGM. For those who couldn't make it, we are pleased to share the presentation from the evening. The presentation briefly outlines our success throughout the last school year and shows what events we are planning to hold throughout the 2025-2026 school year. We are excited to introduce our new School Association committee members and their roles. Chair - Megan Rand Vice Chair - Abi Fraser Secretary - Lucy Tingey-Taylor Treasurer - Lisa Steptoe General Committee members - Maggie Dancer, Yasmin Walsh, Alice Walker A big thank you to all the committee members, both new and returning, for volunteering their time to support our school. We would love to see more parents and carers join us. Being part of the School Association is a great way to get involved, meet other families and help make a positive difference on our children. If you would like to find out more or get involved, please do get in touch with one of the above people or email chestertonschoolassociation@outlook.com Thank you as always for your continued support. Crazy Hair Disco!! Get ready for some wacky hairstyles and fun dancing—Crazy Hair Disco tickets are now available on Scopay! Secure your child's spot today so they don’t miss out on the fun.  Quiz Night Friday 10th October Leonardo Royal Hotel QUIZ NIGHT FOR A CAUSE! Leonardo Royal Hotel, Oxford Friday 10th October Doors open 6.45pm £10 per person – includes a delicious buffet! Max 6 people per team | Ages 16+ welcome Join us for a fun-filled evening hosted by the brilliant Rich Smith from Get Radio! Test your trivia skills, enjoy great food, and support a fantastic cause – all proceeds go towards our school’s fundraising for a new sound system and staging (£14,300 goal!) We will also run a RAFFLE during the event. PRIZES INCLUDE: Weekend away for 2 in Frankfurt Overnight stay at the Leonardo Royal Hotel + 3-course meal Bicester Village vouchers Overnight stay at the Grand Hotel Brighton ...and many more! Bring your friends, family, and quiz-loving crew – everyone’s welcome! Book your tickets now via Scopay (or below QR code) and help us make a difference!  |
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Chesterton CE Primary School Alchester Road, Chesterton, Bicester Oxon OX26 1UN Tel: 01869 252498 office.3082@chesterton.oxon.sch.uk |