🎭⚽ ODA After-School Clubs (Yrs 1-6)

Please keep an eye out for information regarding our ODA After-School Club offer that went out today. It will detail the clubs on offer and the necessary sign-up details. 

Please note: for the Autumn term the ODA After-School Club offer is only for students in Year 1 to Year 6. Nursery (3-4) only has access to Tilly & Taj Club on Wednesdays. Reception students will be able to access the ODA After-School Club offer from the Spring Term.

*IMPORTANT* In order to give parents/carers of siblings a chance to book clubs, Nursery (3-4) and KS1 clubs will go live on MCAS at 6PM on Sunday, 6 September and KS2 clubs will go live soon after at 6:30PM. This is an amendment to what was sent in the letters.

🔎 Lost Property

If your child is missing an item of clothing, please check the Lost Property area located at the main reception.

As all uniforms look the same, we kindly ask that you clearly label all of your child’s belongings with their name. This helps us return any lost items promptly—we can easily return labelled items directly to your child.

Please note that Lost Property is kept for one week only, so we encourage you to check within two days of noticing a missing item to avoid it being removed.

Thank you for your cooperation.

👔 Year 1 Tie Ceremony

This year, your Year 1 child will be wearing a tie every day as part of our commitment to high standards and a strong sense of identity at ODA. We do this to foster a sense of belonging and pride—being part of something bigger, together.

The tie ceremony will take place on Wednesday, 9th September from 1:30-2:00pm in the Hall. Year 1 parents and carers are invited to arrive at 1:15pm for a prompt 1:30pm start to the ceremony. 

A few helpful reminders:

• ODA provides ties. There is no need to purchase one.
• Please ensure their top button can be fastened comfortably, as this is part of the expected uniform.
• If your child finds the top button uncomfortable, consider buying a slightly bigger shirt to help them adjust more easily.
• A properly fitting tie should sit neatly and feel comfortable.
• Note that Velcro collar shirts are often less comfortable with a tie. Buttoned shirts are recommended.

Looking smart helps our students feel proud, confident and connected to our ODA community—and we appreciate your support in helping set that tone.

🌟 Year 6 Blazer Ceremony

We are extremely excited and proud to welcome our next cohort of ambassadors into Year 6! Our new ambassadors will receive their blazers in a special ceremony on Tuesday, 8th September at 3:00pm in the Hall. Year 6 parents and carers are invited to arrive at 2:45pm for a prompt 3pm start to the ceremony.

*ODA provides blazers. There is no need to purchase one.