On this page, you will see the latest email comminucations that have been sent to parents via the class rep list.
From the desk of Astrid Nielsen-Schuurmans:
It's the end of another academic year and I'd like to update you all on the latest developments and give you some dates for your diary!
- The transformation process from the current Type I school to an Academy offering Type III European curriculum has entered the next stage. Over the past year a lot of goodwill has been created with all stakeholders: the UK Department for Schools, Children and Families, the Board of Governors of the European Schools, the European Commission, British Ministers and politicians from all parties. Now the financial implications of the plans are being investigated by Paul Doherty, a government appointed consultant, who will report to the UK Department in September with costings and recommendations. Karin van Vrede and I have spoken to Paul Doherty and explained our vision, our priorities, and our worries for our school. Paul is getting to grips with the all these issues and has creative ideas on how to resolve them. We will await the report in September, which needs to be finished before the next Board of Government meeting in October.
- After securing the recommendation from the Admin Board for Primary 5 to be able to continue to Secondary 1 as normal during the phasing-out period of 2010-2017 (and awaiting the final decision by the Board of Governors in October), we are now tackling the issue of organising an intake into Nursery 1 in 2010 (in case the Academy doesn't start until 2011). That is our next priority and even though there are no guarantees yet, we are confident we will find a solution. Again, all the signs are positive. Watch this space.
- Thank you so much for your support of the Summer Fête. We have made a profit of about £4500, which we will put to good use for the school and our kids next year.
- Please order your 30th Anniversary T-shirts before you go on holiday! Antonella Shorrock needs your orders urgently. Go to our website www.cespa.org.uk and follow the instructions. The school and CESPA will not have any T-shirts for the children on the 19th of September, so please order them now. The aim is for all children to wear this T-shirt on this very special day.
- You'll find all kinds of interesting things on www.cespa.org.uk – it's worth a visit!
- A fond farewell to all the families that will be leaving us this summer. It was fun to have you with us! All the very best for the future!
Dates for your diary:
2 September: back to school, CESPA welcome coffee in the Drama Studio
16 September 8 pm: Explanation of school transformation plans to (new) parents
19 September: 30th Anniversary celebrations
24 September 7.30 pm: Secondary parents' evening & class rep elections
2 October 7 pm: CESPA AGM, immediately followed by an update presentation by Ms Pauline Charles from the UK Department for Schools, Children and Families on the transformation process of the school.
CESPA Communication to Parents
From the European Ombudsman
Dear Parents' Associations of the European Schools,
I am the press officer of the European Ombudsman and I would like to inform you about a recent decision of the Ombudsman which might be of interest for some of you. I attach a summary of the case, and here is the link to the full decision:
http://www.ombudsman.europa.eu/decision/en/042153.htm
I would also like to draw your attention to a note regarding a report we received from the Commission on the integration of children with special educational needs (SEN) by the European Schools which is now available in all official EU languages under the following link:
http://www.ombudsman.europa.eu/disabilities/en/20080201-1.htm
And here is the link to the report from the Commission itself (also available in all EU-languages):
http://www.ombudsman.europa.eu/disabilities/en/20071218-1.htm
If you have questions or if you want to send your opinion on this matter, please contact our Principal Legal Advisor in charge, Mr José Martinez-Aragon, tel.
Best wishes,
Ms Gundi Gadesmann
Press Officer
European Ombudsman
Rue Wiertz
B-1040 Brussels
Tel.
Mobile
Bus TimeTables and Information
Information has been received from BLOC regarding bus times and logistics. If your children catch the buses to and from school, please take a look at the information posted, especially as the times for Bus route 3 have changed.!
EuroParent 38
Hot on the heels of the popular compilation CD "Now 68" comes our very own "EuroParent 38"..!! Europarent 38 doesn't sound quite the same as the Now 68 CD if you try put it into your CD player (which we don't recommend by the way), but it's a great edition to download and read, or just browse on-line - whatever your chosen method, you'll find all manner of fabulous content, which we know you'll enjoy.! Click here to get it.! or <Right Click> and "Save Target As" to store the file onto your computer.!
Bus route 32
Information about bus route 32 (Abingdon, Didcot, and Wantage to Culham)
please follow link below to access file local bus route 32
Buses
LATEST NEWS FROM BLOC (Bus Link Oxford Culham)
We are very pleased to inform you that our bus 3 (West Oxford) can now collect children from Abingdon (any bus stop on the WOOTTON ROAD and BATH STREET).
Can we also remind you that we have re-introduced a stop in WOOTTON since september.
If you are getting tired of endless queues in Abingdon, on Thame lane, you might consider this alternative for your children.
If you have any questions don't hesitate to contact Ghislaine Yver at:
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