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Head: Mr C J Jukes, Townsend Drive, St Albans, AL3 5RL, Tel: 01727 759280
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The theme for this half term is... "Sharing with others makes me feel good and makes them feel good too."

"Garden Fields School is a happy, inspiring and caring community which respects and values everyone - empowering lifelong learning"

Latest News...

Tuesday 18th June 2013

Class and team photograph orders - Don't forget to put your orders in to the school office. The closing date is this Wednesday. A full-size class photograph is available to view in each classroom.

GFS PTA events - Visit the PTA page to keep up to date with all the fundraising events and activities organised by our fantastic PTA team! Remember to book your place on the "Family Camp Out" before 28th June.

Follow us on Twitter - One of the ways in which we keep our parents up-to-date is through Twitter. Our Twitter name is @gfs_stalbans. If you are new to Twitter and want to find out more, click here. Alternatively, see GFS Twitter feeds (without the need to join Twitter) in the Twitter box on the right (under Important Dates).

Friday 7th June 2013

Home learning grids - Children will have been given a hard copy of their home learning grids (homework) but if you wish to access a copy online, you can find them on the Curriculum page of the website (under the Our School link). If you have any questions please speak to your class teacher. Year 6 home learning grids to follow.

Thursday 6th June 2013

Parent Forum - If you were unable to attend the Parent Forum held before half term, you can now access the minutes on the Parent Forum page (under the Parents link).

Latest Newsletter - The latest school newsletter from Mr Jukes (Issue 29) is now available in Parents - Newsletters.

Manor Adventure - It looks like our Year 6 children are having a great time at Manor Adventure. Take a look at the blog posts by Mr Ryan and the children on the Manor Adventure blog.

Simply Schoolwear - Simply Schoolwear are one of our preferred uniform suppliers who also offer free name-labelling. From 1st to 30th June 2013, if you place an order for over £40 to receive Simply Schoolwear will give you a 10% discount. Click here to order. (Delivery is free for orders over £35). For more information about the GFS uniform, click Our School - Uniform.

Friday 24th May 2013

Important dates - Don't forget to keep an eye on the Important Dates box. Some dates have been added for children starting GFS in Sept 2013, the popular SHINE talent contest, and PTA events.

An invitation to the annual Art & Photography exhibition - St Albans Girls' School are holding an art and photography exhibition on Thursday 6th June (5-7pm) where there will be a display of GCSE and A Level work. Full details available here.

Thursday 23rd May 2013

Year 5 trip to France - Mr Jukes has been busy posting updates on the French Trip blog! Visit the blogs page now to take a look! They are due to arrive back at 7pm on Friday so please look out for updates on the blog nearer the time.

Thursday 16th May 2013

sports gfs Garden Fields Sports Page - Don't forget you can keep up-to-date with the sporting activities taking place at school by visiting our Sports Page. This can be accessed via the Log link at the top of the page or by clicking here. As well as our regular log posts, we also have tabs at the top of the page which allow you to access the Fixtures Calendar, Internal News, Netball, and Tag Rugby updates.

Year 5 parents meeting TONIGHT - All parents with Year 5 children are invited to the attend tonight at 8pm where Mr Jukes will be holding a meeting about the trip to France.

Welcome...

Welcome to the Garden Fields School Website. Please use the links above to navigate around the site. We hope this provides you with an overview of some of the events, activities and achievements enjoyed by the pupils of Garden Fields.

Should you have any queries, please telephone, email or visit the school - you will be most welcome!

Mr C J Jukes
Headteacher

Important Dates...

Please check regularly for updates!
Visit the Sports Site for dates of fixtures.

Dates for new children starting in Sept 2013

Mon 17th Jun - Fri 21st Jun - Yr6 Young Enterprise week & Art week

Tues 18th Jun - Yr3&4 Shine Auditions - music/singing entries (12-12.45pm)

Wed 19th Jun - Deadline for Tempest Photography class and team photo orders

Fri 21st Jun - Children's Fair

Fri 21st Jun - Yr3&4 Shine Auditions - music/singing entries (12-12.45pm)

Mon 24th Jun - Visit from Ark Farm Yr1&2

Tues 25th Jun - Yr5&6 Shine Auditions - music/singing entries (12-12.45pm)

Tues 25th Jun - New parents EYFS Sept 13 intake meeting in GFS Hall (7pm)

Wed 26th Jun - Celebration Evening, all families welcome (6.30-8pm)

Fri 28th Jun - Yr5&6 Shine Auditions - music/singing entries (12-12.45pm)

Fri 28th Jun - PTA cake sale (contributions from EYFS please)

Tues 2nd Jul - Yr3&4 Shine Auditions - talent entries (12-12.45pm)

Tues 2nd Jul - Parent Consultation Evening (4–7pm)

Wed 3rd Jul - Parent Consultation Evening (4–7pm)

Thurs 4th Jul - Sports Day

Thurs 4th Jul - PTA "Big Night Out" at The Waterend Barn 7.30pm, everyone welcome!

Fri 5th Jul - Classes announced to parents

Fri 5th Jul - Yr6 trip to Legoland

Fri 5th Jul - KS1 Shine Auditions - all entries (12-12.45pm)

Fri 5th Jul - Extra Curricular Club Sign-up afternoon (3.15pm) - everyone welcome! Details to follow

Sat 6th Jul - PTA Camp Out (Sat 4pm-Sun 10am)

Tues 9th Jul - Yr5&6 Shine Auditions - talent entries (12-12.45pm)

Thurs 11th Jul - Transition Day

Fri 12th Jul - Yr5&6 Shine Semi-finals

Fri 12th Jul - Yr3&4 swimming gala

Mon 15th Jul - Yr6 End of Year Performance (7pm)

Tues 16th Jul - Sport and Celebration Assembly (9.15am), all Y6 parents welcome and invited parents from all other year groups only

Tues 16th Jul - Yr3&4 Shine Semi-finals

Tues 16th Jul - Year 6 End of Year Performance (7pm)

Wed 17th Jul - Shine FINAL

Thurs 18th Jul - House Winners Reward Day

Thurs 18th Jul - Music Concert (1.30pm) GFS Hall

Fri 19th Jul - Y6 Leavers assembly (9.15am) Music School Hall, all Y6 parents invited

Fri 19th Jul - Whole School Picnic (12.30-1pm) – all Y6 parents invited to join child's class from 11.45am

Fri 19th Jul - School ends (1.15pm)

Fri 19th Jul - Year 6 leavers swim party & disco

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