Monday, 25th March 2019
Dwight Parent Association Newsletter
Welcome
Dear FIRSTNAME,
Hello and welcome back to another edition of Dwight Connect updating you on Dwight Parent Association events and keeping you informed about your community.
Planning for the Summer Fair
Our largest event of the year will take place on Saturday, 22nd June at the Dwight Sports Field. This Tuesday, 26th March at 10am, we will hold a preliminary planning meeting for this year's Summer Fair. This meeting will take at Spahn Building in the Dwight Café and will involve the whole school to discuss how the DPA can make this year's summer fair the best one yet! I am especially interested in entrepreneurs who are looking for ways to promote their business in the school community or in the general community.
Please let me know if you are able to attend at dpa@dwightlondon.org.
Keep Fit and Taste the World
The annual International Breakfast and Fun Run takes place on Friday, 5th April between 8.40-10.20am and it would be great to see you there! The children will be running for up to 20 minutes. Children and parents are encouraged, but not required to get sponsorship for the Fun Run. Forms are available to download here or can be picked up from the Lower School Office. The money raised will be split 50% to The North London Hospice and the other 50% will go to the DPA to support the purchase of a new canopy in the Lower School's upper playground.
We would also like to give you the opportunity to eat breakfast with your child at school. In order to make it truly international, we need your help. Please bring a plate to share food that you would usually eat for breakfast. We will be setting up the hall with all the breakfast foods from 7.45am. Please fill in the online form here by Friday, 29th March if you can contribute to the breakfast. Plates, cups, spoons, knives and forks will be provided by the school.
Out and About Events
On Friday, 22nd March the Out and About group visited The Charles Dickens Museum. This was where Charles Dickens moved in 1837 with his wife and child in his 20's. He wrote Pickwick Papers, Oliver Twist and Nicholas Nickleby while living there. It was amazing to see his desk and learn more about such an iconic Londoner!
April Out and About: Thames Evening Pub Walk
Date: Friday, 26th April
Meet: 7pm outside Blackfriars tube station. The tour will last around 2 hours.
Cost: £10 per person. Bring cash on the night!
Tickets: None needed, just turn up!
Join us for a for an evening historical walk along the Thames guided by the famous London Walks crew. It takes in London's last remaining galleried coaching inn, its best riverside walkway, its oldest market, the most sensational art gallery in the world, the church where Harvard University's founder was baptised, and an 18th-century pub that brews its own beer, plus lashings of Shakespeare, a lot of Dickens, lots of pub lore, and London's best skyline panorama. Please let Michele know if you plan on attending or if you have any questions at michele@seanoneill.com
Over the Holiday
As the last day of term is approaching, and the holidays are near, we have put together a couple of ideas for things to do in London with your family!
Spring Arrivals at London Zoo
Visit London Zoo and see if there are any new arrivals from all different kinds of animals! The zoo is packed full of wonder and amazement, with more than 750 species of animals to meet and thousands more surprising and fascinating facts just waiting to be discovered. For more information and ticket prices, please click here.
Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace
For something free and of British tradition, why not go and watch the Changing of the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace. This starts at 10.45am so make sure you arrive early so you do not miss it! For more information click here.
Shrek's Adventure!
Go and visit Shrek's Adventure! This is an indoor walk-and-ride attraction inspired by films! You will meet all your favourite characters as well as encountering a magic mirror maze, smelly swamp and a game show! For more information and prices click here.For other fun ideas and family day outs, please click here where you can find a number of different activities!
Don't Forget...
Could you be a parent buddy?
The DPA are looking for more parent buddies for new families arriving at Dwight London. As a parent buddy your role would be to welcome a new family to the school and have the opportunity to discuss questions or concerns they may have. The Parent Buddy co-ordinator will connect you appropriately based on language and year group. For more information please contact dpa@dwightlondon.org.
Raffle Donations
The DPA are in urgent need of items to use as raffle prize for future events. If you have your own business and can donate your products or services or have a close relationship with someone who can, then please let us know at dpa@dwightlondon.org. In the past we have had beauty treatments, personal training as well as branded merchandise. We also welcome unwanted gifts… One's Trash, Another's Treasure.
easyfundraising
Please do not forget helping us raise funds for the DPA whenever you shop online. Use easyfundraising to shop with over 3,500 big name retailers including Amazon, Argos, John Lewis, ASOS, and Booking.com – and when you shop, you'll raise a free donation for us every time. It is that easy! Help support us here.
Classlist
If you haven't already then please do join the rest of the school community on Classlist. It's a great and safe way to communicate with other parents without having to share your contact details.
Dates for your Diary
Cake Sales
Year 2 will host the next cake sale, which will be held on Friday, 29th March.
Dwight Parent Association Meetings
Our next meetings will take place Thursday, 2nd May at the Lower School and Friday, 3rd May at the Upper School. Your input is very much appreciated.
Coffee Morning
The next Coffee Morning will take place after the spring break on Wednesday, 24th April in Dwight Cafe.
Summer Fair 2019
This year's Summer Fair will take place on Saturday, 22nd June at Dwight's Sport's Field. Planning for this event will continue after the meeting on Tuesday, 26th March.
To become actively involved in your Parent Association and assist in the planning of these events, please contact Angela at dpa@dwightlondon.org.
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Newsletter Contributions
Would you like to advertise a community event or promote your business for free? Please send adverts or articles to dpa@dwightlondon.org so that we can include them in our next newsletter.
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