Upcoming Leaving Times Due to Parent Consultations

Postponement of Wrestling Spectacular at FBS – Thursday 23rd November

We are so sorry to say that the Wrestling Spectacular planned for Thursday 23rd November has had to be postponed due to circumstances beyond our control.  The provisional revised date is Friday 2nd February.

Tickets already purchased will be carried over, however, please get in touch by contacting j.thomas@fulhamboysschool.org,uk if you are unable to make the new date.

School Ski Trip Meeting – Monday 27th November 5:30pm to 6:15pm

If your son is on the Ski Trip this year, there will be a Ski Trip Information Evening taking place on Monday 27th November, from 5:30pm – 6:15pm. Year 7 and 8 boys and parents will be in the Drama Studio and Year 9+ boys and parents will be in the Library. An email will be sent out in due course containing further information regarding the evening, as well as important information pertaining to required details for the trip. 

Going Solo Event (Save the Date) – Friday 1st December 4:30pm

On Friday 1st December, the school will be holding its annual Going Solo event and this will take place from 4:30pm in the Drama Studio. Please join us for an enchanting evening of musical harmony and dramatic flair. Boys have been informed internally about this event and have been encouraged to sign up. If your son is interested in signing up and hasn’t yet done so. please ask him to check the student announcements and click the link on the Going Solo slide. Deadline for sign ups is next Monday 20th November. A Google Form for parental attendance will be distributed via The Bridge in due course (priority sign up will be given to parents of boys performing). 

John Agard Performing ‘Waiting for Shakespeare’ – Tuesday 5th December and Wednesday 6th December – 7pm

A Once in a Lifetime Opportunity to see one of the GCSE Poets Live on Stage!

John Agard is a multi-award winning poet and the recipient of the Queen’s Gold Medal for Poetry in 2012. His poems are studied by over 500,000 GCSE students every year, including Fulham Boys! He has published over 50 books, collaborated with musicians such as Wretch 32 and Loyle Carner, and appeared on the TV series, ‘Gangs of London’ alongside Joe Cole (‘Peaky Blinders’) and Lucian Msamati (‘Game of Thrones’ and ‘Noughts and Crosses’).

In the premiere of his latest one-man show, Waiting for Shakespeare, John takes on the character of FOOL, now a famous chat show host, whose imminently expected guest is none other than the great William Shakespeare. But will The Bard arrive on time for this exclusive posthumous interview? 

John has chosen only two schools to visit with this new show and we are so excited to be one of them! 

Performances will take place in the Drama Studio on Tuesday 5th December and Wednesday 6th December at 7pm. Doors will open at 6.30pm and refreshments will be available before the show.

Tickets are £10 and will be available on ParentPay from Monday 20th November.

Carol Service – Thursday 7th December – 5:15pm

Venue:  St Paul’s (HTB) Onslow Square, 44 Onslow Square, South Kensington, London SW7 3NX

The carol service is always a highlight of the FBS year, complete with orchestra, choir, organ, readings and a talk about the Christian message of Christmas. We expect the service to last around an hour, with refreshments afterwards.

For this year we have decided that Key Stage 3 (Years 7-9) will be expected to attend. They will walk with staff from school to the church, and be dismissed from there at the end of the service. If, due to exceptional circumstances, boys in Key Stage 3 are unable to attend, please contact the Headmaster via email (d.smith@fulhamboysschool.org.uk). Enrichment sessions, intervention sessions and detentions will not take place on that day. 

We also strongly encourage all parents of boys in Key Stage 3 to join us for this important event. 

We know that the service is a highlight for lots of boys and parents in other year groups, and they are also very welcome to attend. The Sixth Form student leadership team will also be in attendance. 

If you are planning to attend we ask that you complete this Carol Service Google Form, so that we are able to organise Christmas refreshments for after the service. The carol service is very popular, so we advise you to complete the form as soon as possible to book your space.

Please also note, on Friday 8th December, there will be a later start to the school day. Boys will be expected at school by 8:55am.

Nasal Flu Vaccinations – Thursday 23rd November 

Your child’s annual nasal flu vaccination will take place on Thursday 23rd November in the morning.

The vaccination is free and is a quick and simple spray up the nose. Even if your child had it last year, it is recommended to have the flu vaccine again this year.

Please complete this consent form (one for each child, please click make a copy) if you wish for your child to have the nasal vaccination and ensure it is returned to school by Tuesday 21st November 5pm at the latest to ensure your child receives his vaccination. 

Forms should be completed and emailed  to vaccine@fulhamboysschool.org.uk.

If you have any problems returning the form digitally, boys can bring in the printed form and hand it in at reception.

Second Hand Uniform

The school is delighted to be able to offer a variety of second hand uniform items at a reduced price.  Please see this second hand uniform document which contains the prices for all of the available items. If you would like to request an item, please email this second hand uniform address with the stated items and then make payment to the FBS Friends account via PayPay by using this payment link. If you were to have any further questions regarding second hand uniform, please email here.

Year 7 Internal Exams 

Year 7 internal exams will take place in class during the weeks beginning 27th November and 4th December. Please see the Year 7 timetable here. The results of these exams will be reported on 19th January, including new target grades. 

Year 8 Internal Exams

Year 8 internal exams will take place in class during the weeks beginning 27th November and 4th December. Please see the Year 8 timetable here. The results of these exams will be reported on 19th January.

Year 9 Parent Consultation Online – Tuesday 21st November – 3:45pm to 8pm

The Parent Consultation event for Year 9 is being held on Tuesday 21st November, and will be online.

This is the opportunity for all parents/carers of Year 9 boys to meet remotely with their son’s teachers. Online meetings will be 5 minutes each and will cover how he has started his learning this term. The focus will be on his recent in-class assessments and what he needs to do now to meet or exceed his target grade in preparation for the Year 9 exams in December.  

Appointments are available to book now on School Cloud. You can also find a link to this booking system on Parent Portal, and on the website under FBS Parent Platforms. Please contact the school as early as possible if you have any questions or concerns.

Year 9 Internal Exams

Year 9 internal exams will be taking place between Monday 4th December and Tuesday 12th December. Please see the Year 9 exam timetable here. English, Maths and Science exams will be in the Hall, and other exams will be taking place in class. The results of these exams will be reported on 25th January. 

Year 10 Internal Exams

Year 10 internal exams will be taking place between Monday 4th December and Tuesday 12th December. Please see the Year 10 exam timetable here. All of these exams will take place in the Hall. Students will be dismissed after their afternoon exams, which in most cases is earlier than the usual finish time. The results of these exams will be reported on 25th January.

Sixth Form Open Evening

Thank you to all Year 11 parents and boys that attended our Sixth Form Open Evening yesterday. It was great to see so many in attendance.

A reminder, the application form for internal applicants to the Sixth Form is now open. Please see the internal application form here.

Please also follow this Prospectus link if you would like to view the Sixth Form Prospectus.

Year 12 Parent Consultation FACE2FACE – Thursday 30th November – 4:30pm to 7:30pm in School

The Parent Consultation event for Year 12 is being held on Thursday 30th November, and will be in person at the School.

This is the opportunity to come and meet your son’s A’ levels teachers to discuss the start of Year 12, his target grades, and what he needs to do now to prepare for his forthcoming exams in January.

Appointments are available to book now on School Cloud. We are still using this to manage bookings even though the meetings are face-to-face. You can also find a link to this booking system on Parent Portal, and on the website under FBS Parent Platforms. Please contact the school as early as possible if you have any questions or concerns.

Year 13 Drama Devised Performances

Year 13 drama students have their Component 1 Devised Performance on Thursday 23rd November. It would be great to see as many people there to support the performance which will take place at 5pm; it will last no longer than 20 minutes. The performance will take place in the Drama Studio.  Attendance can be confirmed via this Google Form.

Upcoming Trips for 2024

Christmas Card Competition – Deadline Friday 24th November

Boys have been informed internally of a Christmas card competition taking place for the next two weeks. The top 3 designs will be selected and announced (1 winner from each Key Stage). The deadline is Friday 24th November and boys need to submit their designs to Mr Brasse. Winning Christmas cards will be used for distribution. If your son is interested in entering, please ensure they submit their final designs by the deadline.

Musical Instrument Opportunities at School

There are now new openings for Saxophone and Clarinet lessons at the school. If your son would be interested in undertaking lessons in either of these instruments, please contact Mr Chawla: r.chawla@fulhamboysschool.org.uk to find out more information. 

Furthermore, the school is also offering keyboard lessons. Please view this flyer and contact the external teacher directly if your son would be interested in lessons. 

Year 7 and 8 Mandarin Lessons at St Paul’s Girls School

We are delighted to be able to pass on and recommend a wonderful opportunity for your Y7 or Y8 boys to be part of a Mandarin club run by St Paul’s Girls’ School. They have tremendous experience and expertise in teaching Mandarin Chinese, with native teachers and student helpers. 

The club will combine culture with language and have plenty of activities so it promises to be fun and exciting for the boys.

It will run on Tuesdays from 4:30pm to 5:15pm at St Paul’s Girls’ School, a partner school of ours in the West London Partnership, starting on Tuesday 28th November and running all the way through to the summer.

If you were initially interested in your son taking part in these lessons, please contact Mr Hartigan to find out more: m.hartigan@fulhamboysschool.org.uk.

Student Lanyards Year 7 – 11

Students/Parents who are purchasing extra ID cards for boys in Year 7 – 11, spares of these will remain in the IT Office. They will only be provided to students should they lose their original ID card. This is because only one card at a time can be scanned with student details, meaning they can’t carry around multiple copies. 

The Fulham Boys School Room Sponsorship Scheme

Would your company like to increase its exposure whilst also helping to raise the standard of education for every student at the school?  Take a look at our new room sponsorship scheme.