Foxdale School

A happy, safe and inclusive school at the heart of the community, where pupils are empowered to reach their full potential and become lifelong learners.

Children's Mental Health Week
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Children's Mental Health Week 2023 took place from the 6th to the 12th of February. This year's theme was 'Let's Connect.' The children in the Capybara Class enjoyed a range of activities during the week, encouraging them to learn more about each other and to really 'connect'. The children also tho…

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A Flying Visit!
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On Thursday, the 9th of February, the whole school enjoyed a visit from Anna Graham of the charitable organisation, Manx Birdlife. Anna spent the entire day with us, visiting each class, and talking to the children about all things bird, such as habitat, migration, and the RSPB School's Birdwatch.…

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Thank you PC Adam!
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The children in Turtle's Class have had a very exciting afternoon as they were visited by our Community Police Officer, PC Adam. PC Adam took the time to tell us about all the important work he does to help keep us and our community safe. He showed us his uniform, equipment and protective clothing…

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Ancient Egypt and the Capybaras!
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The Capybaras are thoroughly enjoying their learning about the Ancient Egyptians. They learnt all about papyrus, which is made from reeds which grow in wet areas near the Nile, and which was used by the Ancient Egyptians for early writing and communication. The children made their own form of papyr…

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Sponsored Swim for Hospice
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The children of Foxdale School managed to raise a fantastic £1750 for Hospice Care by doing a sponsored swim event organised by Miss. Davies. Miss Davies was delighted at the whole school response and participation in the fun swim event and the cheques was presented to Sarah from Hospice Care durin…

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Tinsel and Teamwork!
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For the last few festive weeks, the Capybaras have teamed up with the children in Kionslieu to form lovely little partnerships. The children worked together on a range of activities which developed and practiced both their ICT and collaborative skills. The children used laptops to create presentati…

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Police Treat & Visit
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Local Community Police officer P.C. Adam Cubbon formally invited Year 6 to the annual Police Treat on Friday 2nd December 2022 and will be following this up with fortnightly visits to Foxdale to help foster and support communication as the children transition to High School.

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Badminton Tournament!
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On Tuesday afternoon Super-Coach Mrs Guest took our squad of 9 super players to their Badminton Tournament! The children played brilliantly, whilst maintaining their wonderful team spirit which is always at the heart of every tournament our fantastic Foxdale children attend! Both staff and parents…

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Chocolate Sparklers!
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Last week the Turtles were the proud winners of the most values points! As a class they voted for their reward and of course they decided on a sweet treat! They had lots of fun dipping their chocolate fingers in melted chocolate and sprinkles to make chocolate sparklers! Thank you Mrs Callister!

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