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School Calendar - Dates for terms, clubs and activities.

 Term Dates 2007-2008

Dates
AUTUMN TERM 2007
First Half TermWed 5th September - Tue 16th October (3.30/3.45pm)
Half Term HolidayWed 17th October - Fri 26th October inclusive
Second Half TermMon 29th October - Thu 13th December (12 noon)
SPRING TERM 2008
Year 6 11+ PracticeFri 4th January (9.30am - 12 noon)
First Half TermMon 7th January - Fri 15th February (3.30/3.45pm)
Half Term HolidayMon 18th February - Fri 22nd February inclusive
Second Half TermMon 25th February - Thu 20th March (12 noon)
SUMMER TERM 2008
First Half TermTue 22nd April - Fri 23rd May (3.30/3.45pm)
May DayMon 5th May
Half Term HolidayMon 26th May - Fri 30th May inclusive
Second Half TermMon 2nd June - Wed 16th July (12 noon)
Please NoteSchool finishes at the usual time prior to half term holidays,
i.e. 3.30/3.45pm, and at 12 noon on the last day of term
These dates may vary from other schools
CHANGES TO THE START OF THE SPRING TERM 2008

 Term Dates 2008 - 2009

Dates
AUTUMN TERM 2008
First Half TermWed 3rd Sept - Tue 21st Oct (3.30/3.45pm)
Half Term HolidayWed 22nd October - Fri 31st October inclusive
Second Half TermMon 3rd November - Fri 12th December (12 noon)
SPRING TERM 2009
First Half TermWed 7th January - Fri 13th February (3.30/3.45pm)
Half Term HolidayMon 16th February - Fri 20th February inclusive
Second Half TermMon 23rd February - Fri 27th March (12 noon)
SUMMER TERM 2009
First Half TermMon 20th April - Fri 22nd May (3.30/3.45pm)
May DayMon 4th May
Half Term HolidayMon 25th May - Fri 29th May inclusive
Second Half TermMon 1st June - Fri 10th July (12 noon)
Please NoteSchool finishes at the usual time prior to half term holidays,
i.e. 3.30/3.45pm, and at 12 noon on the last day of term
These dates may vary from other schools

 Clubs Summer Term 2008

DayTimeFormClub / Activity
Monday Lunchtime12.20
12.50
4
3
Tennis
Tennis
Monday After School3.45 - 4.30
3.30 - 4.30
3.45 - 4.15
3.45 - 5.30
6
5
3 & 4
Rec - 6
Art
Rounders
Flower Arranging
Associates Drama Lessons
Tuesday Lunchtime12.20
12.20
12.50
2
2 - 6
5 & 6
Recorders
Choir
Recorders
Tuesday After School3.45 - 4.30
3.45 - 5.15
3.45 - 4.30
3 & 4
5 & 6
6
Junior Games
Gymnastics
Latin & Classical Civilisation
Wednesday Lunchtime12.20
12.50
5
Mixed
Tennis
Gardening Club
Wednesday After School3.45 - 4.30
3.45 - 4.30
3.45 - 4.30
3
5
6
CDT
Computers
Netball
Thursday Lunchtime12.20
12.50
2 - 6
3 - 6
Orchestra
Percussion Group
Thursday After School3.45 - 5.15
3.45 - 4.30
Rec - 6
3 - 6
Associates Dance Lessons
Pilates
Friday Lunchtime12.20
12.50
3 - 6
3 & 4
Chamber Music
Recorders
Friday After School3.45 - 4.30
3.45 - 5.15
3.45 - 4.30
5
4
6
Art
Gymnastics
Netball

 Calendar Summer Term 2008

Date
Tuesday 22nd AprilSUMMER TERM COMMENCES
Thursday 24th AprilFirst session of swimming for Forms 2 and 3
Friday 25th AprilForm 6 ‘Safety in Action’ at Dorton House, Seal
Monday 28th AprilAfter-School Clubs begin – including Associates
Flower Rota - Form 6
Tuesday 29th AprilFirst session of swimming for Forms 4 and 6
Wednesday 30th AprilFOHOS Committee Meeting – 7.30pm
MONDAY 5TH MAYMAY DAY HOLIDAY
Tuesday 6th MayFOHOS Form Representatives Meeting – 8.30am
History Day
Wednesday 7th MayYear 5 Superstars Athletic Event at Combe Bank – 1.30-3.30pm
Friday 9th MayWorld Music Day Workshop - Far Eastern theme
Saturday 10th MayU10A rounders at Woldingham (A) 9.00am-12.30pm (no U11A team)
Sunday 11th MayDads’ Cricket Match at Hilden Grange – 2.00-5.30pm
Monday 12th MayMusic Concert rehearsal - 9.00am
Music Concert at Dry Hill House – 11.00am
Flower Rota - Form 5
Wednesday 14th MayU11A + B rounders v Laverock School (H) 3.40pm start
Friday 16th May1st quarter House Points
Pre-School Fun Afternoon – 2.00-3.30pm
Monday 19th MayForm 6 visit to the Isle of Wight
U10A + B rounders v Rose Hill (H) – 3.30pm start
Flower Rota - Form 4
Tuesday 20th MayForm 5 visit to Canterbury Cathedral and the Roman Museum
Wednesday 21st MayTennis at Bromley Tennis Centre – Form 3 from 9.00am-12.00 noon
Friday 23rd MayForm 6 return from the Isle of Wight
Last day day of half term - school ends at normal time - 3.30/3.45pm
Monday 26th May - Friday 30th MayHalf Term
Monday 2nd JuneU10A + B rounders v Derwent Lodge (H) – 4.30pm start
Flower Rota - Form 3
Tuesday 3rd JuneForms 3 + 4 visit to Weald and Downland Open Air Museum
Wednesday 4th JuneChildren’s Workshop Assembly
Class Photographs – 9.30am
U11A + U10A rounders v Kent College (A) – 2.50pm start
Friday 6th JuneParents invited to lunch
Saturday 7th JuneU11A rounders festival at Rose Hill (A) – 1.30pm
Monday 9th JuneU10A + B rounders v Beechwood (A) – 4.00pm
Flower Rota - Form 2M
Tuesday 10th JuneForm 5 extra Parent Evening appointments 4.00-6.00pm
LATIN CLUB CANCELLED
Wednesday 11th JuneForms 2C + 2M visit to Bodiam Castle
Tennis at Bromley High School – Forms 4 + 5 (8 girls)
U11A + B rounders v Hilden Grange (H) – 2.30pm start
Pre-School to Form 5 Parents Evening – 6.00-9.00pm
CDT AND COMPUTER CLUBS CANCELLED
Friday 13th June2nd quarter House Points
Pre-School extra Parent Evening appointments 1.30-3.30pm
Monday 16th JuneU10A + B rounders v Hilden Grange (H) – 3.00pm start
Flower Rota - Form 2C
Wednesday 18th JuneForm 4 visit to Pizza Express – 9.00am
U11A IAPS rounders tournament at Holmewood House (A) 11.00am
Trustees and FOHOS Afternoon Tea – 2.45pm
Friday 20th JuneShades Day for Guide Dogs for the Blind
Tennis at Bromley Tennis Centre – 9.00am-3.30pm
Pre-School Fun Afternoon – 2.00-3.30pm
Monday 23rd JuneLAST SESSION OF DRAMA (ASSOCIATES) – MUSIC ROOM
U10A + U11A rounders v Combe Bank (H) – 3.30pm
Flower Rota - Form 1G
Wednesday 25th JuneU10 + U11 Athletics at Kent College (A) – time tbc
FOHOS AGM – drinks 7.30pm; meeting 8.00pm
Thursday 26th JuneLAST SESSION OF DANCE (ASSOCIATES)
Saturday 28th JuneSports Day Forms 3-6 at Tonbridge School track 10.00-12.00
Races start at 10.30am; presentation of shield at 11.45am
Tuesday 1st JulyReception D, S, Forms 1G, 2C and 2M visit to Museum of Kent Life
Monday 30th JuneForm 6 (8 girls) Wimbledon Championships
School Shop with Horncastles in School Hall – 2.30-4.00pm
Flower Rota - Reception D
Wednesday 2nd July‘Meet the new teacher’ Parents Evening 6.00-7.30pm
U11A + B rounders v Derwent Lodge (H) – time tbc
Thursday 3rd JulyForms 3 + 4 visit to Legoland
Friday 4th JulyPre-School and Infant Sports Afternoon at Hillside
Sports 2.00-3.00pm; Tea 3.00-3.30pm
Monday 7th JulyAFTER-SCHOOL CLUBS FINISH THIS WEEK
FOHOS Form Representatives welcome meeting – 8.30am
Forms 5 + 6 play to school – 9.15am
Flower Rota - Reception S
Tuesday 8th JulyLast session of swimming for Forms 4 and 6
Mums’ Rounders match on Hillside – 1.30pm
Forms 5 + 6 play to parents – 7.00pm
Wednesday 9th JulyForms 5 + 6 play to parents – 7.00pm
Thursday 10th JulyYear 7 Induction Days Tonbridge Grammar School / Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School / Weald of Kent Grammar School
Last session of swimming for Forms 2 and 3
Friday 11th July3rd quarter House Points
Monday 14th JulyService rehearsal in St Saviour’s church – 9.00am
Leavers' Lunch
Tuesday 15th JulyEnd of Term Leavers Service in St Saviour’s church – 2.00pm
Wednesday 16th JulyEnd of Term assembly
END OF TERM – 12 NOON

 Secondary School Open Events

Date
PLEASE NOTEWhile we try to be as accurate as possible with dates and times,
we recommend that you double-check with the school concerned.
Saturday 26th April 2008Benenden School Open Morning 10.00am (Please contact this school in advance)
Combe Bank Open Day 10.00am - 12.30pm
Woldingham School Open Morning (Appointment necessary)
Tuesday 29th AprilFarringtons School, Chislehurst Open Morning 9.15 - 12 noon
Thursday 8th May 2008Walthamstow Hall Open Morning 10am - 12.30pm
Friday 9th May 2008Kent College Pembury Open Morning 9.30am - 1.00pm
Saturday 10th May 2008Sevenoaks School Open Morning 10.00am - 12.30pm
St Leonards Mayfield Open Morning - 9.45am (Appointment necessary)
Saturday 17th May 2008Benenden School Open Morning 10.00am (Please contact this school in advance)
Saturday 7th June 2008Benenden School Open Morning 10.00am (Please contact this school in advance)
Saturday 14th June 2008King's School Canterbury Open Morning (Appointment necessary)
Saturday 21st June 2008Woldingham School Open Morning (Appointment necessary)
Saturday 4 October 2008Woldingham School Open Day 2 - 5pm

Bulletin Board
SUMMER TERM 2008

RECEPTION CLASS
We have some vacancies in our Reception Class for September 2008. Please contact us if

Wed 14th May
- U11A + B rounders v Laverock School (H) 3.40pm start

Fri 16th May
- 1st quarter House Points
- Pre-School Fun Afternoon – 2.00-3.30pm

Mon 16th June
- U10A + B rounders v Hilden Grange (H) – 3.00pm start
- Flower Rota - Form 2C

Wed 18th June
- Form 4 visit to Pizza Express – 9.00am
- U11A IAPS rounders tournament at Holmewood House (A) 11.00am
- Trustees and FOHOS Afternoon Tea – 2.45pm

Fri 20th June
- Shades Day for Guide Dogs for the Blind
- Tennis at Bromley Tennis Centre – 9.00am-3.30pm
- Pre-School Fun Afternoon – 2.00-3.30pm

BABIES AT HILDEN OAKS!
Our Pre-School can now take children from the age of 3 months. Please see the Pre-School page.
WEEKLY PARENT, BABY & TODDLER GROUP:
Every Friday in term-time 8.30am-10.30am. Please contact the school office for further information.

FORMER PUPILS: We would be delighted to hear from any past pupils with an update of their life. We would welcome an e-mail.