Dear Families,
We are delighted to announce the return of our Bamboo Buddies programme!
Term 1 Details
For Term 1, the programme will be open to children aged 22 to 36 months who are siblings of current DBIS students.
The programme includes two different sessions: a stay-and-play session and a book club.
Bamboo Buddies Play & Stay
Tuesdays: 9.10am – 10.10am, EYFS Classroom
Bamboo Buddies Book Club
Wednesdays: 9.10am – 9.40am, EYFS Library
Please note: One adult must accompany each participating child.
The Term 1 sessions will run for six weeks on the following dates:
- Weeks beginning: October 27th, November 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, and December 1st.
Enrolment and Next Steps
There is a limited number of places per session, and spots will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
To express your interest in joining one or more sessions, please complete the following Google Form: https://forms.gle/gERD76AJAEmth4mq7
The deadline for expressing interest is 12t October 2025.
Families will be notified of their Term 1 place allocation by 16th October 2025.
Looking Ahead to Term 2
In Term 2, we plan to open the programme to all siblings and to those families who have accepted a place for FS-1 in the 2026–27 academic year.
If you have any questions, please email us at [email protected].
Kind regards,
Ruth Brislen Patel
 Assistant Head EYFS & Primary