Our Weekly Newsletter Connecting School and Home
From the Headmaster
It’s been another productive week at FBS. On Wednesday, we held our School Open Day for prospective Year 7 parents and boys. Many came to view the school and many of our FBS boys helped prospective students and parents by offering their services as tour guides. The feedback from parents about how our boys represented the school was phenomenal. Well done to everyone who volunteered.
Next Wednesday 11th October, I am hosting a coffee morning for parents of Year 7 students. This is a chance for parents to come into school and ask any potential questions and also offers us an opportunity to receive any feedback. The Google Form to sign up for this can be found by following this Year 7 Coffee Morning link. The Wednesday following (18th October), I am offering the same for parents of Year 8 – 13 boys. The Google Form to sign up for this can be found by following this Year 8 – 13 Coffee Morning link.
Also next week on Thursday 12th October, we have our first Parent Consultation of the year, which will be for Year 10 boys and will take place online. Please note the departure times for boys on this day by viewing the ‘Whole School News’ section. If you have yet to book appointments for your son and they are in Year 10, please ensure these are booked in ample time before next Thursday. The booking link can be found here. Similarly, our Year 13 Parent Consultation is the week following on Tuesday 17th October. This will take place in school. Again, if you are yet to book appointments, please follow the booking link to do so.
We have had a busy week of fixtures for the school, which have resulted in great success across the board. Please view the ‘Sport Update’ section for a report on the recent sporting activities. Tomorrow, we have many Saturday fixtures taking place. I wish all boys involved good luck!
Have a pleasant weekend.
David Smith
Headmaster
From The FBS Foundation
Sponsorship/Partnership with F45 Training Fulham
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The FBS Foundation is delighted to announce an exciting new partnership with, and sponsorship by, F45 Training Fulham.
Many parents will already be familiar with F45 Fulham which is located just a minute or so away from FBS. Our new Director of Sport and Co-Curricular, Mr Nathan Witter, and I have had extremely exciting and productive talks with the owner of F45 Training Fulham, Neville Kenwright, resulting in a generous sponsorship package which will be of benefit to all our students.
F45 Training Fulham will be donating much needed equipment, as well as time in their outstanding facilities, classes for our students, and specialist coaches.
Neville is clear that he is making this generous offer in order to build stronger community links and enhance fitness for young people (and their parents) in the local area. It is a goal which we at FBS totally support.
Mr Witter and I have been extremely impressed by the standards at F45 Training Fulham and I would encourage all parents to look at their exceptional group fitness classes for all levels.
F45 Training Fulham will now be the sponsors of our fitness suite in the basement of the school.
There will be much more to say about this collaboration in due course, including offers for our students and parents. In the meantime, I would just like to thank all those involved in reaching this agreement and I look forward to working with you in the months and years ahead.
Best wishes,
Julian Thomas
CEO, The Fulham Boys School Trust
j.thomas@fulhamboysschool.org.uk
From The Friends of FBS
Friends held its AGM on Monday 24th September at school. Accounts for the year were signed off, which showed that over the last year Friends had raised almost £15,000 through its events, and £12,000 through the FBS800 club (our school Lottery). This is fantastic as the main focus of Friends is create community within the school, and entertain the boys. The amount is brilliant and we have spent it on the following things for the boys:
Year 7 had a free Thames Mariners Away Day, Year 8 had trips to Pevensey Castle/Battle of Hastings Trip, Year 10 had careers interviews, every Year 11 had a leavers hoodie. Year 12 had a trip to Oxford Uni and Year 13 had a leavers Day event. We also contributed to the Swimming Gala, Eisteddfod, Carol Services, Library Books and Equipment, and Sports Day. We also funded the 1 year celebration for the Japanese club. All in all, the boys benefited massively from the events and the trips.
It is important to note that Friends is set up to engage parents and the boys in events that bring us all together with fun. It is imperative that as many parents get involved to help make these events possible.
Second hand uniform sales are super events and crucial to the school and families. Preloved clothes are recycled which is also great for the environment. This year we raised over £2500 which was given to the student hardship fund. Please remember to send in your second hand uniform so that we can keep this going. The boys grow so fast so we all need this service. We are hoping to streamline this by engaging the boys into service.
Also, at the meeting, we voted in two new co-chairs, Deb Prescott (trustee) and Deirdre Gollogly. We wish them the best and also we hope that all parents will help support them especially with the upcoming Christmas Fair on December 2nd. Please make a note of this in your diary, and also please order your Christmas Tree with us too. There will be more details to follow on this.
Finally, we would like to thank Deb Morrall, who applied independently and secured a grant from the government for the playground at FBS to make it a greener space for the boys. She has worked single handedly to improve the playground and I am sure you will all agree it is a much better space. There is more she wants to do in this area with shade and we need to help her raise more funds.
It has been a pleasurable year with events such as Christmas fair, International food Day, Bingo and Summer fair, and we look forward to helping the new chairs in the year ahead.
Millie and Lynn
School Departure Times – Thursday 12th October
Due to the Year 10 Parent Consultation taking place next Thursday 12th October, there will be slightly different finishing times for boys on this day. Please note there will be no enrichment Please see the following departure times for Year groups:
Year 7: 3:30pm
Year 8: 4:10pm (co-curricular as usual)
Year 9: 3:30pm
Year 10: Leave Hurlingham Park at 3pm
Year 11: 4:10pm
Year 8 – 13 Headmaster’s Coffee Morning – Wednesday 18th October 9am
The Year 8 – 13 Headmaster’s Coffee morning will take place on Wednesday 18th October, starting at 9am. This is a chance for Year 8 – 13 parents to join Mr Smith and raise any questions or queries regarding the school. Refreshments will be provided during the morning. If you would like to register, please complete this Headmaster’s Coffee Morning Google form.
Live Wrestling Spectacular Event – Thursday 23rd November – Save The Date!
The FBS Foundation is proud to present an evening of professional wrestling right here at FBS. Starring The Ebony Hercules, fresh from the pro wrestling circuit in the USA, plus many more. It will be an incredible evening, which includes a number of surprise appearances, so save the date now to make sure you don’t miss out.
School Lunch Payments
School lunch charges are billed weekly to your ParentPay account. The weekly cost is £16.50. Please ensure that your son’s account is kept in credit to avoid the need for debt reminders. There is an ‘auto top up’ function in ParentPay which or you can set up an alert via email when there is a low balance.
School Reception
Our school reception is a very busy environment and we ask that parents please avoid coming to the school reception unless you have a pre-arranged appointment with a member of staff, you are collecting your son during the school day for an appointment or there is an emergency. Our Heads of House and Form Tutors are also teachers so are not able to come to reception to speak to parents unless pre-arranged.
Our reception staff are unable to hand deliver forgotten PE kits or equipment, or pass on phone messages to students. If you do have a message to pass on to your son please email info@fulhamboysschool.org.uk and this message will then be sent to your son, or alternatively you can email your son on his school email address.
If you need to contact school with regards to your son’s education or welfare please do so by email to your son’s subject teacher or form tutor in the first instance. A full staff list is available on the school website.
If you are reporting an absence, please email absence@fulhamboysschool.org.uk or call the absence line on 020 7381 7100 selecting option 1.
If you have any queries with regards to lost property please email info@fulhamboysschool.org.uk. Where we find named items, we will email you and your son to collect them.
Year 7 Lucid Tests – Monday 9th October
Year 7 will be tested to screen for Specific Learning Difficulties on Monday 9th October during period 8. The test is online so please ensure your son has his chromebook charger and headphones with him on this day. This test will take approximately an hour and will start at 3.30pm, so expect your son to finish school at 4.30pm, unless they have an enrichment session until 5pm.
Year 7 Headmaster’s Coffee Morning – Wednesday 11th October 9am
The Year 7 Headmaster’s Coffee morning will take place on Wednesday 11th October, starting at 9am. This is a chance for Year 7 parents to join Mr Smith and raise any questions or queries regarding the school. Refreshments will be provided during the morning. If you would like to register, please complete this Headmaster’s Coffee Morning Google form. There are still spaces remaning!
Lads and Dads – Rugby World Cup Edition – Wednesday 18th October 6pm Start
We are excited to host our first Lads and Dads Evening of the year on Wednesday 18th October. Lads and Dads is an opportunity for boys to engage in fun activities with a male role model, be that a father, older brother, grandparent or any other family member or friend. Following the success of our Guinness World Records, Where’s Wally and Taskmaster events from last year, our first event this year will be based on the current Rugby World Cup. Absolutely no rugby knowledge or expertise is necessary! The evening will run from 6-8 pm, with refreshments served at the start. Boys are welcome to remain in the Library after school. Please register for this event via ParentPay.
Lads and Dads – Rugby World Cup Edition – Wednesday 18th October 6pm Start
We are excited to host our first Lads and Dads Evening of the year on Wednesday 18th October. Lads and Dads is an opportunity for boys to engage in fun activities with a male role model, be that a father, older brother, grandparent or any other family member or friend. Following the success of our Guinness World Records, Where’s Wally and Taskmaster events from last year, our first event this year will be based on the current Rugby World Cup. Absolutely no rugby knowledge or expertise is necessary! The evening will run from 6-8 pm, with refreshments served at the start. Boys are welcome to remain in the Library after school. Please register for this event via ParentPay.
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Parent Consultations
The Parent Consultation afternoon for Year 10 is coming up on Thursday 12th October. This is the opportunity for all parents/carers of Year 10 boys to meet with their son’s teachers ONLINE. The meetings will be 5 minutes each and will cover how well boys have started their GCSE courses. The focus will be on their recent in-class assessments and what boys need to do now to meet or exceed his target grade in preparation for the Year 10 exams in December.
The system is now open to book appointments. Please log on to School Cloud to make your appointments. You can also find a link to this booking system on Parent Portal, and on the website under FBS Parent Platforms. Due to sports afternoon, your son will be dismissed from Hurlingham Park at 3.00pm on Thursday 12th October to enable him to get home in time for his appointments. Please do not hesitate to contact the school if you have any questions or concerns.
Geography Field Trip
If your son studies Geography in Year 11, an email was sent on Thursday 5th October containing further details of an upcoming Field Trip. There are two dates for these, the first being Wednesday 11th October and the second being Wednesday 18th October. It is specified what date your son is attending in the email and letter you received.
Sign up for the trip can be completed on ParentPay. There is also an optional £20 donation to support coach travel costs.
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Parent Consultations – 4:30pm – 7:30pm
The Parent Consultation afternoon for Year 13 is coming up on Tuesday 17th October and will be in person at the school.
This is the opportunity to meet your son’s A’Level teachers and discuss his recent mock exam grades, as well as exactly what he needs to do now to reach his potential in the summer exams.
The system is now open to book appointments. Please log on to School Cloud to make your appointments. You can also find a link to this booking system on Parent Portal, and on the website under FBS Parent Platforms. Please do not hesitate to contact the school if you have any questions or concerns.
Recent Sports Fixtures
There have been an array of fixtures for the school over the last week. We also had a cross country event take place on Thursday of this week. Please click the ‘Read More’ link below for a brief report on the recent sporting events. Tomorrow there are plenty of rugby fixtures taking place against Gunnersbury School. These will take place at Grasshoppers Rugby Club. Please see SOCS for more details.
Viewing Sports Fixtures/Results and Live Updates
A reminder to keep an eye on our Sports website (SOCS) for future fixtures, results and live updates. Here you will see our Sports Calendar, Team Sheets, details of fixtures (meet/kick-off times, pick up/return times, maps), results, 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).
St Paul’s School String Afternoon – Saturday 28th October 1:30pm – 5:30pm
On Saturday 28th October, St Paul’s School are hosting a string afternoon at their site in Barnes. This is open to students aged 8 – 15 who play a string instrument at grade 3 or above. Please see this flyer which contains further information and also details on how to apply. Please note, the deadline for this is Monday 9th October.
Music Lesson Opportunities at The Fulham Boys School – Orchestra and Choir Added
There are a variety of instrument lessons that take place at the school during the week. A choice of the instruments that are on offer can be found by viewing this document. If your son would be interested in participating in lessons for a particular instrument, please contact Mrs Howes (j.howes@fulhamboysschool.org.uk) or Mr Chawla (r.chawla@fulhamboysschool.org,uk). Alternatively, boys are also welcome to speak to either Mrs Howes or Mr Chawla during school and the necessary information can then be provided from there.
Please note there are also opportunities for orchestra and choir rehearsals during enrichment sessions. The orchestra ad can be seen here and the choir ad can be seen here.
Gym Sessions + Pilates & Flexibility Sessions at The Fulham Boys School
Please see this poster which showcases sessions that a Year 9 parent is running in the school gym. If you are having trouble accessing the QR code, please also see the link here. Please contact Eric on the number given in the poster if you were to have any further questions. What is also important to note is that 10% of all money goes back to The Fulham Boys School.
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.
| Monday 9th October |
Year 7 Lucid Tests Year 8 depart from school not Hurlingham Park (see ‘Year 8 News’) |
| Wednesday 11th October |
Year 7 Headmaster’s Coffee Morning – 9am Year 11 Geography Field Trip Group 1 |
| Thursday 12th October | Year 10 Parent Consultation Online – 3:45pm start |
| Tuesday 17th October |
Year 13 Parent Consultation – 4:30pm – 7:30pm |
| Wednesday 18th October |
Year 8 – 13 Headmaster’s Coffee Morning – 9am Year 11 Geography Field Trip Group 2 Year 7 & 8 Lads and Dads Rugby World Cup Edition – 6pm |
| Friday 20th October | Last Day of Term |
