Defence Children Services: New information on school admissions and education support to Service families

Defence Children Services and Education Advisory Team (UK) have released some new information for Service families. This includes guidance about key dates related to school admissions which are coming up; the first of these is October 31st for families who have a child due to start secondary school in September 2025.

There are also leaflets explaining the support available from EAT (UK) and the Overseas Education and Supportability Team (OEST):​Letter for families

• Top Tips Information sheet with some FAQ
• EAT(UK) leaflet
• OEST leaflet

​DCS also has a new website with comprehensive information for Service families: www.dcs.school

Pumpkin Decorating Contest

Pumpkin Decorating Contest at the Brunssum Commissary on 20th October at 1pm.

There are awesome prizes to give away to the winners in each age category, and entry is free.

Age categories:
5-11 years old
12-17 years old
Adults

Come for the contest but stay for the free food and drinks. Don’t forget, there will also product samples so you definitely want to get a chance to taste those too!

Free Zumba classes at JFC Brunssum

 

If you're looking for a fun way to exercise, or you simply love to dance, then come along to the new Zumba class at JFC Brunssum.

It's free to join and is held in the gym on JFC Brunssum.

Classes are on Mondays 11-11:45am and Fridays 12-12:45pm.

For more details click here.

DIO Vacancy: Estate Manager Assistant role

DIO are looking to recruit a part-time Estate Manager Assistant for the DIO Offices in JFC Brunssum. It is a part-time non-industrial position category S4 of 25 hours per week apportioned over 5 days.

Army Health Promotion: New Leaflet - An Individual's Guide to Mental Fitness

Please click here to view the 'An Individual's Guide to Mental Fitness' leaflet

SSAFA public health campaign: Communication from the start (14th - 18th Oct)

Next week SSAFA will be sharing tips on early communication for children aged 6-12 months, as well as promoting DLD (Developmental Language Disorder) Awareness Day on Friday 18th. Please find a comms plan and supporting images here.

Please also see our campaign poster for more information.

Don't forget you can also view this and any other campaign on our Family Hub!

2024 Beaujolais Nouveau event

On behalf of the French community, it is my pleasure to inform you that the 2024 Beaujolais Nouveau event tickets are now available for purchase!

BFPO Last Christmas Posting Dates - 2024

Click here to view the latest BFPO Christmas Posting Dates - 2024 

Forces Discounts information

Click here to view the latest Forces Discounts news and offers.

Geilenkirchen Fall Festival

 

Geilenkirchen Fall Festival is on the 30th October from 2-4pm.

There's lots of to do such as:

• Apple decoration
• Bouncy castle
• Zombie run
• Free trunk or treat
• Beer Garden
• Face Painting

For the full details and timings please click here.