We are absolutely delighted to launch our NEW Dunalley Pantry

We are proud to announce the opening of Dunalley Pantry.  To help families who are struggling with the cost of loving crisis, we now have a bank of products that are free to families in need.

Please contact Sam or Phoebe (our family support workers) if you would like to use the pantry - they will be very happy to help.  You can catch them at the beginning or end of the school day, call them on 01242 512391 (select option 2), or email [email protected].

We would be delighted to receive donations of the following if you are able:

Please be aware that the cost of school meals will increase from September.

From 5th September each school meal will cost £2.58.  

AiP, our catering provider has tried to keep the increase as low as possible.

Please do apply for free school meals if you feel that you may now be entitled to. You can apply as often as you wish.  Please do so straight away if your if your circumstances change.

To apply please follow the link below or, should you need any help at all please contact the school office.

To apply please follow this link:

https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/education-and-learning/school-transport-and-free-school-meals/apply-for-free-school-meals/

Year two have had quite a week! They just popped out to Forest School to look for some interesting objects to inspire their writing and unbelievably, found two extraordinary eggs! One was nestled in branches on a tree and the other was found on the ground in a kind of nest. The excitement and intrigue in the Year 2 end of school has been palpable. The children are waiting with baited breath to see what might happen to these wonderful eggs...

In the meantime, the eggs really have inspired some fantastic writing.
WHAT A FIND! Lucky Year 2! 

Our caterers are serving an All Day Breakfast next Thursday, please see the menu flier below. 

The usual choice will not be available but this option looks delicious, it's also quite nice to have a change.

Look out for our Pizza party coming soon!

We are all thrilled that the weather is becoming warmer and that the sun makes an appearance but please ensure your child applies suncream before they come into school and brings a named sunhat with them.

We are excited to celebrate Being Healthy the weeks of 3^rd and 10^th July. This is part of our PSHE curriculum but encompasses much more. During the fortnight we will have:

KS2 sports day – 11^th July

KS1 sports day – 13^th July

Our catering team will be putting on healthy eating events for children including the Smoothie Bike!

We would like to ask if any parents would like to lead a group activity at lunchtime (between 11.45-12.45) on any day during the fortnight to please get in touch with Mr Price. Maybe a yoga session on the field or basketball on the courts – anything healthy and fun that you are passionate about would be welcomed! Let’s support Healthy body, healthy minds, healthy relationships together.

We are pleased to be hosting a summer cake sale on Thursday 22nd June. This will be held in the playground at school pick up in the afternoon. Please feel free to drop any cakes of in the morning and we will store them ready for the end of the day. Alternatively you can bring them along at collection time. We look forward to seeing your amazing creations again.

The PTFA is looking to cover some of the costs of the colour run through corporate sponsorship.  Do you run your own business or do you work for a company who would be willing to be a sponsor of our colour run?  Our corporate sponsorship packages cost £100 and in return for your generous support we will  include your organisation's logo on our colour run banner.  Your business details will also be shared on our social media pages and in the school newsletter.  This is a great way for local businesses to support our school community events.  If you'd like to take one of the packages or would like some more information, please email [email protected] and one of the PTFA team will be in touch. 

Thank you.

You may be aware that there are plans for a new cycle-way scheme from the A435 Cheltenham to Bishops Cleeve, details of the scheme can be found via this link:

www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/highways/a435cycleway

Representatives from Gloucestershire County Council came into school earlier this week to discuss the scheme and address any concerns we would have, particularly regarding the changes to the area immediately surrounding us.

During our meeting we asked for the council to seriously consider the safety of our school community  and stressed the need for additional and appropriate safety measures including safer crossing areas and the creation of a well signposted school safety zone.

There is a Gloucestershire County Council consultation form which is open until June 28th, families are encouraged to add any comments.

We will update our families if we hear anything further.

Our summer camps are just around the corner! Atlas Camps will be running their award-winning holiday clubs this summer 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.