Desmond Anderson Primary Academy

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Half term – break up at normal time on Friday 17th Monday, 20th February

Starts: Monday, 20th February
Ends: Friday, 24th February
INSET DAY (no children in school) Monday, 27th February

This is a one day event
Starts: Monday, 27th February
Y5 and Y6 to the British Museum Friday, 3rd March

This is a one day event
Starts: Friday, 3rd March
Y3 and Y4 Egyptian workshop in school Tuesday, 28th March

This is a one day event
Starts: Tuesday, 28th March
School finishes at 1:30 for the Easter Holidays Friday, 7th April

This is a one day event
Starts: Friday, 7th April
Easter Holidays Monday, 10th April

Starts: Monday, 10th April
Ends: Friday, 21st April
Y5 camp Monday, 8th May

Starts: Monday, 8th May
Ends: Friday, 12th May
NO SCHOOL TODAY OR TOMORROW - INSET Monday, 22nd May

This is a one day event
Starts: Monday, 22nd May
Half term – break up normal time on Friday 26th Monday, 29th May

Starts: Monday, 29th May
Ends: Friday, 2nd June
School finishes at 1:30 for the Summer Holidays Thursday, 20th July

This is a one day event
Starts: Thursday, 20th July
INSET DAY (no children in school) Friday, 21st July

This is a one day event
Starts: Friday, 21st July
INSET DAY (no children in school) Monday, 24th July

This is a one day event
Starts: Monday, 24th July
Autumn Term Monday, 4th September

Starts: Monday, 4th September
Ends: Wednesday, 20th December
Open morning tour with the Principal Wednesday, 18th October, 9:30 AM

This is a one day event
Starts: Wednesday, 18th October, 9:30 AM

Please contact to book a place.
Half Term Monday, 23rd October

Starts: Monday, 23rd October
Ends: Friday, 27th October
PAA MEETING THURSDAY 2ND NOVEMBER 6PM Wednesday, 1st November

Starts: Wednesday, 1st November
Ends: Friday, 3rd November

It is our first ever new Parent Academy Association meeting on Thursday 2nd November at 6pm at Desmond Anderson Primary Academy. All welcome!
Open morning tour with the Principal Thursday, 9th November, 9:30 AM

This is a one day event
Starts: Thursday, 9th November, 9:30 AM

Please contact to book a place.
Open morning tour with the Principal Monday, 20th November, 9:30 AM

This is a one day event
Starts: Monday, 20th November, 9:30 AM

Please contact to book a place.
Spring Term Thursday, 4th January

Starts: Thursday, 4th January
Ends: Thursday, 29th March
HOLIDAY DATES FOR 2017/18 Friday, 5th January

This is a one day event
Starts: Friday, 5th January

Apart from finishing the Summer Term on 20th July 2018, the academy has followed ALL the West Sussex school holiday dates this year. This includes February half term. Next year we will once again follow the West Sussex dates as before. Please contact STAFF if you want any further clarification.
Half Term Monday, 12th February

Starts: Monday, 12th February
Ends: Friday, 16th February
INSET day Monday, 19th February

This is a one day event
Starts: Monday, 19th February
Academy open today Tuesday 27th Feb Tuesday, 27th February

This is a one day event
Starts: Tuesday, 27th February
Weds 28th Feb Academy open Wednesday, 28th February

This is a one day event
Starts: Wednesday, 28th February
Academy open as normal today, Thursday 1st March Thursday, 1st March

This is a one day event
Starts: Thursday, 1st March
Academy open today! Friday, 2nd March

This is a one day event
Starts: Friday, 2nd March
Forecast update Friday, 2nd March

This is a one day event
Starts: Friday, 2nd March

Snow is now forecast all day, but only a 50-60% chance and only light snow. Please keep your phones with you at all times so that IF we need to close, we can get hold of you straight away. IF the school closes, children MUST be collected. I need to ensure that children and staff, some of whom travel some distance to get to school, do not get stranded on their journeys home. We will stay open if at all possible.
We have water and heating and will be open today! Tuesday, 6th March

This is a one day event
Starts: Tuesday, 6th March
Monday 19th March: all children to come in through front doors today as playground very icy. Thank you. Monday, 19th March

This is a one day event
Starts: Monday, 19th March
Mufti day today - bring your donations for the Spring Fair Wednesday, 21st March

This is a one day event
Starts: Wednesday, 21st March
Class photos today! Tuesday, 27th March

This is a one day event
Starts: Tuesday, 27th March
Summer Term Monday, 16th April

Starts: Monday, 16th April
Ends: Friday, 20th July
SSC 2 camp update Monday, 21st May

This is a one day event
Starts: Monday, 21st May

Children have had a wonderful time in the climbing wall and raft building this afternoon. They got soaked but all were showered and changed and playing games by supper time. Another update in the morning!
SSC 2 Camp Update Tuesday morning Tuesday, 22nd May

This is a one day event
Starts: Tuesday, 22nd May

All children had a great night's sleep. Getting ready for breakfast and a full day of activities. Archery kicks off the day. All children happy and relaxed.
SSC camp update Tuesday evening Tuesday, 22nd May

This is a one day event
Starts: Tuesday, 22nd May

Another great day.Weather good. All activities a great success, especially the giant swing Currently playing out in lovely evening sunshine.Soon be bedtime! See you all tomorrow..
Half Term Monday, 28th May

Starts: Monday, 28th May
Ends: Friday, 1st June
Y5 Camp Update Monday evening Monday, 4th June

This is a one day event
Starts: Monday, 4th June

All children arrived safely and so did the food shopping. Hooray! The children have put up their tents and are exploring the woods.
Y5 Camp update Tuesday morning Tuesday, 5th June

This is a one day event
Starts: Tuesday, 5th June

Good morning
The children had a really good night and all slept well. They have had breakfast and are about to set off to do some activities that include the low zip wire, archery and abseiling. Not all children will do all of the activities today, but they will all do all of the activities by the end of the week!
Y5 Camp Update Weds morning Wednesday, 6th June

This is a one day event
Starts: Wednesday, 6th June

All is well, children having a great time! They had a camp fire last night which the children really enjoyed. Mr Stepney says that the children are showing excellent resilience and aspiration during activities - well done to them all! Bacon sandwiches for breakfast this morning. More zip wires and team building today.
Parents Consultations Tuesday, 3rd July

Starts: Tuesday, 3rd July
Ends: Thursday, 12th July
Location: Desmond Anderson

Parents Evening - Reception to Year 5 Tuesday 3rd July & Wednesday 4th July - please book through Parentmail
Parents Consultations - Year 6 Thursday 12th July - please book via Parentmail
Inset Day(s) Monday, 3rd September

Starts: Monday, 3rd September
Ends: Tuesday, 4th September
Location: Desmond Anderson
Autumn School Term Begins Wednesday, 5th September

This is a one day event
Starts: Wednesday, 5th September
Location: Desmond Anderson
Term 1 Wednesday, 5th September

Starts: Wednesday, 5th September
Ends: Thursday, 18th October
Inset Day Friday, 19th October

This is a one day event
Starts: Friday, 19th October
Location: Desmond Anderson
Half Term Monday, 22nd October

Starts: Monday, 22nd October
Ends: Friday, 26th October
Term 2 Monday, 29th October

Starts: Monday, 29th October
Ends: Wednesday, 19th December
December Dates for your Diary Monday, 3rd December

Starts: Monday, 3rd December
Ends: Wednesday, 19th December

Please see attached list of Christmas Events.

View more: Christmas December Events.pdf
School Holiday Thursday, 20th December

Starts: Thursday, 20th December
Ends: Wednesday, 2nd January
Term 3 Thursday, 3rd January

Starts: Thursday, 3rd January
Ends: Friday, 15th February
ICE UPDATE - SITE CLEAR AT 7AM, BUT PLEASE TAKE EXTRA CARE! Wednesday, 23rd January

This is a one day event
Starts: Wednesday, 23rd January

PLEASE TAKE EXTRA CARE ON THE SCHOOL SITE AS, ALTHOUGH THE SITE WAS ICE FREE AT 7AM, THE TEMPERATURE MAY DROP, AS IT DID YESTERDAY. WE WILL KEEP AN EYE ON IT, BUT PLEASE BE VIGILANT.
Academy open today - Friday 1st Feb Friday, 1st February

This is a one day event
Starts: Friday, 1st February

Light snow on the site and surrounding areas that seems to be thawing slowly. Please take extra care on local roads, paths and on the academy site and walk to school if you can, to help us to reduce congestion.
We will update all parents via Parentmail during the day if anything changes so please do check your emails and phone.
Half Term Monday, 18th February

Starts: Monday, 18th February
Ends: Friday, 22nd February
Inset Day Monday, 25th February

This is a one day event
Starts: Monday, 25th February
Location: Desmond Anderson
Term 4 Tuesday, 26th February

Starts: Tuesday, 26th February
Ends: Friday, 5th April
School Holiday Monday, 8th April

Starts: Monday, 8th April
Ends: Monday, 22nd April
Term 5 Tuesday, 23rd April

Starts: Tuesday, 23rd April
Ends: Friday, 24th May
Half Term Monday, 27th May

Starts: Monday, 27th May
Ends: Friday, 31st May
Term 6 Monday, 3rd June

Starts: Monday, 3rd June
Ends: Friday, 19th July
Inset Day Monday, 22nd July

Starts: Monday, 22nd July
Ends: Tuesday, 23rd July
Location: Desmond Anderson

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Half term – break up at normal time on Friday 17th

INSET DAY (no children in school)

Y5 and Y6 to the British Museum

Y3 and Y4 Egyptian workshop in school

School finishes at 1:30 for the Easter Holidays

Easter Holidays

Y5 camp

NO SCHOOL TODAY OR TOMORROW - INSET

Half term – break up normal time on Friday 26th

School finishes at 1:30 for the Summer Holidays

INSET DAY (no children in school)

INSET DAY (no children in school)

Autumn Term

Open morning tour with the Principal

Details:

Half Term

PAA MEETING THURSDAY 2ND NOVEMBER 6PM

Details:

Open morning tour with the Principal

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Open morning tour with the Principal

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Spring Term

HOLIDAY DATES FOR 2017/18

Details:

Half Term

INSET day

Academy open today Tuesday 27th Feb

Weds 28th Feb Academy open

Academy open as normal today, Thursday 1st March

Academy open today!

Forecast update

Details:

We have water and heating and will be open today!

Monday 19th March: all children to come in through front doors today as playground very icy. Thank you.

Mufti day today - bring your donations for the Spring Fair

Class photos today!

Summer Term

SSC 2 camp update

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SSC 2 Camp Update Tuesday morning

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SSC camp update Tuesday evening

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Half Term

Y5 Camp Update Monday evening

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Y5 Camp update Tuesday morning

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Y5 Camp Update Weds morning

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Parents Consultations

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Inset Day(s)

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Autumn School Term Begins

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Term 1

Inset Day

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Half Term

Term 2

December Dates for your Diary

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School Holiday

Term 3

ICE UPDATE - SITE CLEAR AT 7AM, BUT PLEASE TAKE EXTRA CARE!