PADoK
Please do get in touch if you would like to get involved, this can be in any capacity, you don’t need to be a class rep to be on the PADoK team. Email me at camillahja@yahoo.com for more information.
PADoK second hand uniform shop – new premises
We were thrilled to open the new uniform shop for the first time this week. A proper celebration and more formal opening of the new shop will happen in the new year. Huge thanks to Mrs Lowe and Mrs Williams for all their hard work in moving from the old premises to the new one and bringing it all together. Thank you to the School for all they have provided to make this happen, it is much appreciated.
PADoK Book Club
Last Thursday the PADoK Book Club got together to catch up on this term’s book choice “Kayla’s Girls” by Kerry Gibb. Kerry has written many children’s books, and this is her debut novel for adults targeted very much at Mums with children still at school. It is a light-hearted entertaining story about the trials and tribulations of being a Mum to younger children and the friendships you form with parents at their school. If you are looking for an enjoyable page-turner about building friendships and chaotic school runs, this is the one for you!
Over the Christmas holidays, we have been recommended to read “The Christmas Book Club” by Sarah Morgan, a heartwarming story of friendship, family and love. Alternatively, if you are looking for a traditional haunted Christmas tale, then “The Winter Spirits” is for you. Twelve short stories that take you from a haunted Tuscan villa to a remote Scottish island with a dark secret, these vibrant haunted stories are your ultimate companion for frosty nights.
Our PADoK Book Club choice for the Spring Term is “Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow” by Gabrielle Zevin, an exhilarating novel about two friends – often in love, but never lovers, who come together as creative partners in the world of video game design, where success brings them fame, joy, tragedy, duplicity and ultimately a kind of immortality. We look forward to catching up with you about the book when we meet up in the New Year.
Christmas Hamper raffle tickets
Thank you for supporting our annual Christmas Hamper Raffle and good luck for the draw.
A large percentage of profit from ticket sales will go to Cranleigh Food Bank, Peaslake School and Ewhurst Infant School. As with all PADoK funds, the remainder will go back into the School for the benefit of the children.
Duke of Kent School Flyers – Wednesday 08.30-09.30, Ness Hall (Tara Coles and Lois Williams)
This week we saw the fifth session of the DOK School netball team. Another great session of netball! So much fun had and so good for the soul.
Join us every Wednesday. No experience necessary!
Duke of Kent School Singers – Thursday 08.20-09.00 (Cathy Williams)
A great get-together in the meetings room on Thursday with Mr Rye. It felt very cosy with the snow starting to fall outside!
We stretched and sang a few of our trusted warm-ups, "I like the flowers" and "Si, Si, Si" (the same ones all our kids know and love!) and then went full swing into finishing off our Coldplay piece, "Yellow". The ending needs some polishing, but it’s sounding so beautiful! Not quite performance-ready for those that are up for it, but I could sit and listen to us all day! Well done everyone, thank you so much for coming along and making it such fun. Wishing everyone a warm and cosy weekend.
Any questions, please do contact Cathy Williams rhodricathy@sky.com/07813 282910 or please just come along!
A relaxed singing group run by our Director of Music, Mr Rye, who kindly gives up his time to teach us how to sing. It is always fun and uplifting rather than a pressured environment. Our focus is always on enjoying singing and getting the most out of our time together.
PADOK Core Control: strengthen your body, improve your health with our physio-led stability group. Friday mornings 08.30, Ness Hall
Core Control Class Update!
Ready for the next level of fitness? Our Core Control Class is taking things up a notch! From our early education of Core Fitness at the start of term, our parents have now progressed onto Intermediate Core Control.
Highlights
Dynamic challenges: experience dynamic plank variations, flutter kicks and V-ups to elevate your core workout.
Increased stability: master advanced static balance with longer plank holds and elevated pelvic bridges.
Full-body integration: engage your entire body with side skiing jumps and lunges for a comprehensive workout.
We were also extremely excited to have a tea or coffee up in Great Hall. Thanks to the School for generously organising this! Mrs Knox was wel-jel not to be joining us as we all glowed and bubbled with the excitement and laughter of good exercise.
We will restart with the basics next term again, so don’t be afraid to come and join us for the first time. Don't miss this chance to push your limits and take your core control to new heights! Join us for a challenging yet invigorating session. See you there!
Note this final week and final day of term will NOT have core control class but will be having a “no-one gets left behind” trot up to the viewpoint so those with dogs can exercise them while we chat prior to the Christmas break.
How to join: all parents are welcome!
Simply message julia@therunningspecialists.com for details and to confirm your spot.
Let's strengthen our cores and build a healthier, more connected community together!
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PADoK Walk – Friday 8th December 08.30
We will be meeting for our final walk of the term. Please do join us at 08.30 at Car Park 3 Hurtwood Control (Pitch Hill). Everyone welcome.