A pawsome time was had by all at Pippin's birthday party and fundraiser for 'Lions at Large'.

The exhibition looked splendid with all the wonderful art creations and our lion cub stood proudly over all the work. Pippin did a good job dressed as a baby lion with his fancy, crochet mane!

Bidding in our silent auction was successful, we hope you enjoy your new artwork. Outside, the fantastic weather meant great fun was had by all playing on the field and refreshments were enjoyed. Lots of donations were gratefully received and have boosted our fundraising total. Thank you

Wacky Hair Winners:

Reception - Nora-Ann & Alfie

Yr1 - Hasher & Diako

Yr2 - Kyle & Aleena

Yr3 - Phoebe, Millie & Chloe

Yr4 - Theodore & Sophie

Yr5 - Natalie & Eloise

Yr6 - Poppy, Eve & Elsie

Thanks to everyone that has donated and had Wacky Hair today.  Our current total is an amazing £3202 with £743.27 Gift Aid plus about £150 cash from today.  We are now striving to raise £5000 and donations are welcome via our Just Giving Page: https://www.justgiving.com/page/dunalley-primary-school-cub-lion

Hello,

Get ready to let out a mighty ROAR, we’ve got some news to share!

We’re letting you in on a roar-some secret before anyone else...

We’re pawsitively thrilled to announce the dates for this year’s wildest adventure yet! Lions at Large is going to be the mane event of the season, and we want YOU to be part of the pride.

From Friday 11th July to Sunday 14th September, the Lions will be standing proud for you to have a roaring good time.

Whether you're ready to pounce on new experiences, hunt for inspiration, or just soak up the safari vibes, get ready to make some roarsome memories.

Now that we’ve given our fiercest followers the inside scoop, we’ll be spreading the word on social media. You can help us roar it from the rooftops by following, liking, and sharing:

Facebook and Instagram:
@lionsatlargetrail
#lionsatlarge #findthepride #cghospcharity

With roartastic excitement, 
The Lions at Large Team

Year 4 enjoyed a visit to the Wilson Museum in Cheltenham to wrap up their learning of the great Antarctic explorers of the 20^th Century. They studied artefacts from Wilson and other explorers, tried the clothes on that were used (and some replicas) and imagined what it was like to try and see in a snowstorm. 

Comments included:

“I thoroughly enjoyed seeing the artefacts and wearing the animal skins.” Thomas

“ I enjoyed sketching the birds like Wilson – it was peaceful and let my creativity flow.” Eve

“I loved the experience of wearing clothes from the other side of the Earth!” Oliver

“I loved meeting Clarence the emperor penguin and making snow goggles as well as drawing the same birds that Edward Wilson found in Antarctica.” Dominic

“I really liked walking around and looking at every single sculpture at the Wilson museum and I liked wearing the goggles – it was really fun!” Kroy

'On Tuesday, Year 5 travelled to Gloucester's SkillZone.

Children learnt lots of important information about stating safe, including safety in the water, when walking in unknown places, fire safety and how to make an emergency phone call.

They were given a few important pieces of 'homework' including to check for smoke alarms in their own homes and to draw up an evacuation plan with their families.

They were also advised to download the WhatThreeWords App so that emergency services would be able to find them if they or a family member needed help in an emergency.'

Arriving at school on time is vital.  Arriving late to school disrupts the child, their peers and teacher.  Punctuality is also essential at the end of the school day and the late collection of children is taken seriously.

Our start and finish times are as follows. We expect children to be in school all day, every day:

• Children in reception, year 1 and year 2 will start school at 8.40am and finish at 3.10pm
• Children in years 3, 4, 5 and 6 will start school at 8.45am and finish at 3.15pm.

Dunalley Primary School expects the highest attendance and punctuality from all pupils, at all times. 

Attendance Register

The law requires that we also take the attendance register at the start of each morning session of each school day and once during each afternoon session. We will confirm the afternoon register at the end of the school day, immediately prior to home time.  On each occasion, we record whether each registered pupil is physically present in school or, if not, the reason they are not in school using the appropriate national attendance and absence codes from regulation 10 of the School Attendance (Pupil Registration) (England) Regulations 2024.

Arriving before 8.50am = / code - arrived at school on time.

Arriving between 8.50am and 9.20am = L code - late arrival before the registers close.

Arriving after 9.20am = U code - late arrival after registers have closed.

Arriving at school but leaving before 3.10pm KS1 or 3.15pm KS2 = will result in the correct code, linked to the reason given for leaving, being allocated retrospectively.

Leaving school at 3.10pm KS1 or 3.15pm KS2 = \ code - left school at the end of the school day.  

It was such a lovely lunch time today, there were lots of wacky hair styles and fun being had during OPAL Play, the teachers were enjoying the sunshine too.

Thank you so much for all of the recent donations, please do keep them coming though, we need lots and lots.

Upcoming Events:

Atlas Camps will be running their award-winning holiday clubs this Easter, with a selection of places still available to book!

Rating Outstanding by Ofsted, Atlas Camps specialise in multi-activity clubs for children ages 4-14. With a focus on fun, activities on offer span everything from arts and crafts to sports and active play, all in a safe, enjoyable environment designed to cater for all.

Highlights include:

• Ofsted rated ‘outstanding’
• Childcare vouchers accepted from a variety of providers
• Early drop-off/ late pick-up options
• Sibling discount available

For further information, please watch this video https://atlascamps.co.uk/promo/generic-16x9.mp4 or check out the attached poster.

Head to the Atlas Camps website at www.atlascamps.co.uk to book.

We are pleased to let you know that Lauren Garraghan, a member of staff at Dunalley is taking part in the Everyman's, family friendly showing of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory during the Easter holidays. There are two afternoon shows next week.

If you are free, pop along and see her in action.

Stay safe and have a fabulous Easter Holiday.
We will see you on Monday 28th April.

From us all here at Dunalley.