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From the Headmaster
Term is back in full swing after a brief break last weekend. In the coming weeks we look forward to the Sheldonian Concert on 15 February (see below) and the visit of Charley Boorman for next week’s Spectrum. Please continue to keep an eye on the calendar.
I’m sure you would like to join me in congratulating Peter McClelland on his appointment as Housemaster to YK Pao School, Shanghai. Peter has worked at the school for over twenty-five years and we are delighted for him that he is able to take this next, exciting step in his career.
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E Block Reminder
The Parents’ Meeting for E Block takes place this Sunday, in the Forum and the Lynam Hall (6.00 – 8.15 p.m.) If you have not yet done so, please let
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know if you will be attending and what time slot you would prefer.
Holiday Artists
Currently on show in the Dragon art gallery is all the work produced for the Holiday Art Competition based on the theme of “Sound”. We have a variety of pieces on show ranging from observational drawings, balloons filled with hundreds and thousands, to a large snoring painting! The entries will be judged with the help of the art captains. The work seen above is a painting by Sam Way 7PO titled Jazz Blues.
Summer Music Course
The annual Young Dragon Music Makers course will take place from Tuesday 30 August to Friday 2 September - four days filled with fun and music. It is designed and run by the music department for pupils currently in Years 2 and 3 and E Block. Full details will be published later this term but this early notification is intended to help parents plan their schedule at the end of the summer holiday.
Boarder Post
Parents are reminded that letters or parcels for boarders will reach them much more quickly if the House name is clearly marked under the pupil’s name.
Judo Girls
Over the Exeat weekend, Tiggy Greenfield, Isabel Gibson, Za Kosobucki and Hannah Biddle participated in the IAPS Girls Judo Championships. The girls fought really well, showing great spirit and determination. Hannah earned a well-deserved Silver and Za a bronze. It was a brilliant show from the girls and we are confident of further success from all of them in the not too distant future.
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Web Tip of the Week
Once logged into the parents’ area of the website you can return to the login page to see fixture and event changes, and to access the calendar, by clicking on the ‘Current Parents’ tab that appears above the top menu.
Sheldonian Concert
All parents are warmly invited to the school concert at the Sheldonian Theatre in Oxford on Tuesday 15 February at 7.00pm. The evening will feature a variety of Dragon music by performers from Year 3 to A Block. The concert will finish at approximately 8.30 p.m. While children are of course very welcome to attend we do ask, though, that for the sake of our musicians, that those below Year 3 do not come on this occasion. Admission is free but you will need a ticket to enter the theatre. If you would like to come but have not applied for tickets, or have not received them yet, do please contact
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Did You Hear?
Headmaster John Baugh was recently interviewed on BBC Radio Oxford’s Afternoon Show by Jo Thoenes. If you missed it, you can listen again via the media page of the website where you will also find a selection of items about the Dragon in the media.
Age UK Visit
The school was delighted to welcome representatives of Age UK to assembly on Monday. Paul Cann and Diana Roberts spoke about the work of the charity in Oxfordshire. They also explained how the magnificent sum of £14,443.24, donated by the C Block following their record-breaking ‘channel swim’, will be spent. A big thank you to all who so generously supported the C Block and Age UK - you have certainly set a challenge for future events. (See main picture).
Sculling Championships
The scullers will be racing at the South of England Indoor Rowing Championships this Sunday. The Dragon is entering its biggest team to date; full details are on both the website and the sculling noticeboard; each child has also been given the plan for the day to take home. Forty scullers will race individually in their age groups and then the top athletes will race in teams to be confirmed on Sunday. In the event of any problems on the day, Mr Walker can be reached on 07867 857618. Please note that the championships are at the Oxford Brookes Sports Centre, not at Wheatley Leisure Centre. It is best to park on the Headington Hill Campus and walk over the footbridge to the centre.
Fencing Boy
Congratulations to Patrick Caffrey who has come third in the Southern Region Sabre Qualifier. Patrick will now go to the British Youth Championships for the second year running.
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Diary Reminders
For all sports fixtures and the full calendar of events, please see the main School Calendar
Friday February 4
Marlborough Pre-tests
'The Importance of Being Earnest' - to be attended by all Boarders (a seat reservation is required for this performance), 6.45 p.m.
Saturday, February 05
The Facts About Alcohol - A presentation for the A Block by Dr Aric Sigman (Lynam Hall), 8.30 a.m.
The Facts About Alcohol - A presentation by Dr Aric Sigman for all Dragon parents (Lynam Hall), 11.15 a.m.
E Block/New Parents' Lunch (for those who have received an invitation), 12.30 p.m.
Sunday, February 06
Fifth Sunday after Epiphany, Andrew Phillips, Chairman of 3D Visual Enterprises, 10.00 a.m.
E Block Parents' Meeting (Forum & Lynam Hall), 6.00 p.m.
Monday, February 07
Normal School Day
Wednesday, February 09
Normal School Day
Thursday, February 10
Normal School Day
Friday, February 11
Spectrum: Charley Boorman (Lynam Hall), 6.45 p.m.
Saturday, February 12
A Block Lunch (for those who have received an invitation), 12.30 p.m.
Sunday, February 13
Sixth Sunday after Epiphany, David Smith, Head of Instrumental Studies with Gunga Din, 10.00 a.m.
'Fiddler on the Roof' full cast rehearsal, 2.00 p.m.
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