Our Weekly Newsletter Connecting School and Home
Headmaster’s Message
David Smith
Headmaster
From The FBS Foundation
There when it matters most
Life can be hard sometimes. Perhaps even harder during the teenage years when events outside of a child’s control can push them into difficulties, leaving them feeling lost, alone, and without the maturity or experience to cope. No child is likely to get through school without the odd bump in the road and so at FBS we understand how important it is to have available the support and guidance that every child needs. There is perhaps nothing more important. A happy child will be a successful child.
It was with great pleasure therefore to read an email that dropped into Mr Smith’s inbox this week from a parent, paying tribute to the pastoral support given to their child. I have reproduced an anonymised extract below:
Words cannot adequately convey the depth of my gratitude for the support you have shown XXXX. Your consistency, follow-through, and genuine care have made an immeasurable difference in his life. I firmly believe that the young man XXXX has become today is a reflection of the incredible guidance
and encouragement he has received from your school.
Once again, thank you from the bottom of my heart for your exceptional support. Your dedication to XXXX’s well-being has touched our family deeply, and we are forever grateful.. We consider ourselves fortunate to have such a remarkable school in our lives.
It is lovely to read, and I am so pleased that FBS has been able to make such a difference to this young man’s life.
You might wonder though why this email is appearing in The Foundation blog. The answer is simple: without the funds provided by The FBS Foundation, the additional intensive pastoral support that this child received would not have been available. Without the donations made by parents to The Foundation we could not have supported this child in the same way, and it is why we work so hard to raise additional funds every year.
If you are one of our many generous donors, you should know that it is your support that has helped to change this young man’s life. Thank you.
Best wishes,
Julian Thomas
CEO, The Fulham Boys School Trust
From The Friends of FBS
Summer Fair and International Food Day Part 2 – Friday 30th June + Newly Added School Production and Arts Revue
Our Summer Fair and International Food Day will take place on Friday 30th June from 3:30pm to 6:30pm (possibly later). We will now also be hosting the School Production and the Arts Revue on the same evening. The School Production will begin at 4pm and will run for around 20 minutes, shortly followed by the Arts Revue after an interval which will allow time for food and refreshments. The Arts Revue will include Music and Drama performances from the boys. There will also be an Arts exhibition running in the canteen for the duration of the evening where boys’ work will be on show.
The Friends of FBS
Annual Parent Contract 2023/24 – Immediate Action Required Please
If your son is going to be a student here for the academic year 2023/24, please read and submit the following Annual Parent Contract 2023/24 Google Form BEFORE the end of June.
Annual Governor Q&A Final Call! – Monday 26th June
The governors are holding their annual Q&A session on 26th June 5pm -6pm. Members of the governing body will be available to hear the views of parents and take questions in an informal setting. If you wish to attend, please complete this Google form.
Headmaster’s Coffee Morning Final Call! – Thursday 29th June
The Headmaster’s coffee morning will take place on Thursday 29th June from 9:50am – 10:40am. This is open to parents of all Year groups. If you would like to attend, please complete this Google form to register. There are still places available!
NEU Strike Action – Wednesday 5th and Friday 7th July
Japanese Cultural Evening – Wednesday 5th July 6pm – 8pm
Come and Celebrate ‘Teaching Japanese @ FBS’ ‘s First birthday!! (starting in the library and ending in the drama studio)
After a year of interest in Japanese culture and language through co-curricular activities and a lunchtime club, a growing number of boys were interested in learning the language. We found an experienced Japanese teacher, Asami Miyamoto, who successfully applied for a grant from the Japan Foundation. Thanks to their financial support, on 9th June 2022 we began our FBS Japanese language journey! A year on, we have a Japanese GCSE class of boys from Year 7,8,9,10 and 11 who study together mainly through 2 early morning online classes from 7:30 to 8:20am.
To recognise the achievement of everyone involved we want to celebrate this ‘First year of teaching Japanese’ birthday with an “all-things-Japanese” party event. We would love boys and parents to come and learn about Japanese culture, try some origami, have a crack at some calligraphy, taste some typical Japanese food and, best of all, hear from the boys themselves as to what they have learnt. Our teacher Asami Miyamoto who has been teaching our boys live classes from Tokyo and some special Japanese guests are attending, including, hopefully, representatives of the Japan Foundation who have so generously supported us.
The plan for the evening is to start going round different ‘stations’ to observe and take part in different Japanese activities, some involving competitions. There will be some Japanese food and then we will end our evening in the drama studio with competition results, hear a little about our Japanese Journey and enjoy some performances from the boys.
The event is open to everyone, particularly those whose boys have participated in the ‘For the love of Japan society’, co-curricular clubs and current Japanese GCSE course, but anyone interested in learning about Japanese culture and language.
Please complete this Google form if you would like to attend.
School Lunch Charges
Please note that school lunch charges for weeks commencing 12th and 19th June have been processed today (Friday). As we are nearing the end of term, please could parents check parent pay accounts and ensure that lunch payments are up to date. Any queries should be directed to the Finance office by email – finance@fulhamboysschool.org.
Lads and Dads 3 Final Call! – Wednesday 28th June
Year 7 Leaving Time – Wednesday 5th July
Year 7 will leave school at 4:10pm on Wednesday 5th July due to the NEU strikes.
Lads and Dads 3 Final Call! – Wednesday 28th June
Year 8 Leaving Time – Wednesday 5th July
Year 8 will leave school at 4:10pm on Wednesday 5th July due to the NEU strikes.
No Sports Morning – Friday 7th July
Due to the NEU strikes on Friday 7th July, there will be no sports morning for Year 9 on this day so boys will be expected in school at the normal time of 8:25.
Year 10 DofE Silver Practice Expedition
Year 10 Leaving Time – Wednesday 5th July
Year 10 will leave school at 3:20pm on Wednesday 5th July due to the NEU strikes.
Year 11 Reminder of Requirements
There is now only one exam left for Year 11 and that is Further Maths taking place next Wednesday. A reminder was sent out from Ms Johnson yesterday which detailed requirements that Year 11 boys need to complete. Please remind your son that he must do the following if he hasn’t done so already:
Year 11 Transition Day into Sixth Form – Thursday 29th June
Year 12 DofE Gold Practice Expedition
Year 12 Leaving Time – Wednesday 5th July
Year 12 will be dismissed from school at lunch time on Wednesday 5th July due to the NEU strikes.
Applications for Absences – University Open Days/Work Experience
Year 13 Reminder of Requirements
Boys in Year 13 must clear out their lockers and return the key to Miss Spring along with any other school equipment loaned from FBS (temporary Chromebook). These items can be returned to Miss Spring in the Private Study Room before they leaves.
Silver & Gold Duke of Edinburgh
Please follow the below ‘Read more’ link for a brief update on the current Duke of Edinburgh Silver and Gold practice expedition.
Viewing Sports Fixtures and Live Updates
Please keep an eye on our Sports website (SOCS) for future fixtures and live updates. Here you will see our Sports Calendar, Team Sheets, details of fixtures (meet/kick-off times, pick up/return times, maps) further information and ‘live’ updates. Please note, whilst we expect all scheduled fixtures to go ahead, they are subject to last minute cancellation, change of venue and/or time. SOCS is a ‘live’ website so all current information will be reflected there. Click this link for further tips on using SOCS
Team Sheets are normally published 2 days before a fixture. All selected boys in Year 7, 8 and 9, and their parents, will receive an email confirmation of the fixture.
For Year 10, 11 and 1st team fixtures, only the players will receive an email reminder about fixtures. (NB Where the fixture is on a Saturday parents will be also be emailed, to ensure maximum turnout).
Pre-loved School Uniform Sale
Holiday Summer Camp at FBS
From 24th July to 25th August, Ultimate Activity Camps will be running a summer camp at the school. Please follow this link to their website for further information and links to sign up.
Touch Typing Lessons
A friend of the school is offering external touch typing lessons for Fulham Boys, which includes a 20% discount. Please see this flyer for further information.
| Wednesday 28th June | Lads and Dads 3 (Taskmaster theme) |
| Thursday 29th June | Year 11 Transition Day – Headmaster’s Coffee Morning |
| Friday 30th June | Summer Fair and International Food Fair (plus Arts Revue and School Production) |
| Tuesday 4th July | Year 7, 8 and 9 Swimming Gala |
| Wednesday 5th July | Japanese Cultural Celebration Event 6pm – 8pm |
| Thursday 6th July | Sports Day |
| Sunday 9th July | Gold DofE Expedition Departs |
| Monday 10th July | Silver DofE Expedition Departs |
