As another successful school year ends, I would like to thank everyone for the invaluable contribution that they make to our community.   

Your fabulous children continue to embrace their learning with enthusiasm and determination, and we thank you for your ongoing support.  It has been wonderful to welcome families into school this year to share in the excitement and opportunities that school life brings. 

I would also like to thank everyone who works at Dunalley.  Staff continue to work tirelessly to ensure that children succeed, flourish and enjoy the whole school experience.  An exceptional team effort has achieved this with everyone playing an important role.  Our premises, admin, OPAL, Earlies, Lates, nursery and school teaching teams have worked exceptionally hard – thank you.

The PTFA have also worked tirelessly for our community having raised an incredible £17,643.75 for our school this year. A small group of willing volunteers have instigated and secured this success whilst admirably juggling their own work and family commitments - they have been truly exceptional.

I hope that everyone has a wonderful summer break.  Our year 6 children are ready for their move to secondary school. I am in no doubt that their positive and productive attitudes to learning will enable them to embrace new opportunities and succeed.  We look forward to welcoming everyone else back in September for more smiles and success! 

Alison Godfrey 

Today we have said our goodbyes to our year 6 children, many of whom have been with us since the start of their educational journey at nursery and others joining as the years have progressed. Learning and achieving together has always been the aim of the game and we know that they are ready and poised to take that next step. As they disperse to their various schools, we hope they continue to develop and flourish taking with them the knowledge, skills, growth mindset and positive attitudes that have grown and developed through their time at Dunalley. Enjoy the opportunities and relish the challenges at your new schools.

The year 6 production was an absolutely fabulous event with all of the children shining and many sharing their passion for performing.

We would like to thank all of our children for their hard work and perseverance this year. Visitors to our school always comment on our industrious classrooms and focused learners.

In assembly this morning we celebrated children who have consistently demonstrated exceptional attitudes to learning and school life in general. Congratulations to the following children:

We are so proud of our Reception children who have embraced their start at Dunalley. They have grown as learners, made good friends and shown how if you try hard, you can achieve your goals. To finish our discussions of people who help us, and after lots of parent visits to talk about their jobs, the children came to school as their 30 Year old self! We had vets, architects, fishermen, footballers, dancers, teachers (including a very young looking Mr Price) and even a phlebotomist!

They also wrote about their day at work – imagining how it would pan out and showcasing their progress with their writing – good to see a biscuit at the end of the day was on the cards!

Well done Reception and we look forward to seeing you grow through the school.

We are delighted to inform you that our Dunalley Pantry will be open at the following times during the school holidays.

Families are welcome to come along to the school office between 9am and 10.30am, Sam Ashton will be in school to assist you.

Thursday 1st August 

Thursday 8th August

Thursday 29th August

Thank you to all our families who have helped with donations during the year, it has shown a real community spirit.

On Friday 28^th June, children from KS2 competed in annual the Prince of Wales Athletics Competition. We had a brilliant evening taking part in many track and field events.

The children performed well, showed great determination and never gave up! Looking forward to next year already! Well done everyone!

The children have been competing in the Dunalley Olympics all week – as part of our Health Week.

The countries represented were France, GB< USA< Ukraine, Nigeria and India and children have been working across year groups in Long Jump, Relay, Netball and Artistic Gymnastics. Great teamwork and sportsmanship across the school – and super healthy!

We welcomed Year 3 families into school to help their children complete their textiles project.

This term the children have been researching and designing fabric pennants which represent Cheltenham. We created our final pennant with the help of family members.

Thank you to everyone who came into school!

Both KS1 and KS2 children recently had the opportunity to experience climbing and caving in school!

270 Climbing were with us all day and the children loved challenging themselves on the climbing wall and exploring the caving system.

Well done everyone!

Earlier in the term, Mrs Garrett and a small group of year 3 and 4 children were invited by Shift Movement to Dowty Sports and Social Centre to celebrate yoga. The lucky children were treated to a variety of activities including a cosy glow in the dark starlit relaxation, paired yoga, fun yoga games and mindful crafts. It was a super fun day, we made lots of new friends and are looking forward to putting what we learnt into practise and sharing it with our friends and family. If you would like to try out yoga look out for yoga club with Mrs Garrett, starting in September.

Atlas Camps Summer Multi-Activity Camps and Sports Academies (www.atlascamps.co.uk)

With the Summer break just a week away, Atlas Camps will be back with a bang with our award-winning multi-activity camps running throughout the summer holidays! Joining them will be our ever-popular Atlas Camps Sports Academies in Stroud and Gloucester– ideal for football and netball lovers – allowing sports-mad All-Stars aged 7-14 to hone their sporting skills with drills, games and plenty of FUN. 

Rated Outstanding by Ofsted, Atlas Camps specialises in multi-activity clubs for children aged 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. 

• Ofsted-rated ‘Outstanding’
• Tax-Free Childcare and Childcare Vouchers Accepted
• Early drop-off/ late pick-up options
• Sibling discount and 5^th day savings available
• Multi-activity and sport-specific camps

For further information, please watch this video or check out the attached posters. Head to the Atlas Camps website at www.atlascamps.co.uk to book our multi-activity camps. Atlas Camps Sports Academies can be found at https://www.atlascamps.co.uk/sports-camps.

As you are aware the charge for LATES is increasing from September, this change will impact any debts left on ParentPay.

To avoid any debts rising to £10 per session please ensure that all accounts are cleared by 5pm on Friday 19th July.

Thank you for your support.

We have a wonderful opportunity here at school for you to come and join our fabulous team of Midday Supervisors. This role is perfect for you if you want a job which works with your busy family schedule, as it is term time only.

Working as part of the lunchtime team, inspiring, motivating and leading by example, making a significant contribution to the continued improvement of lunchtime provision for the children. Ensuring that all our children have a meaningful lunchtime by creating a safe and pleasant eating experience

The role of Midday Supervisor is very rewarding and often leads to further opportunities within school. We are happy to answer any queries regarding the post.

Applications should be sent via email to [email protected] using the application form on our website:

The actual pay is subject to a pay award from Gloucestershire County Council.

Although staff work term time only (38 weeks per year) the pay is paid monthly, currently £375 per month with an additional £99 paid into a local government pension.

For further information about what it is like to work here and our benefits please refer to our recruitment pack:

Two important changes occur when children join year 3.

1) Our uniform requirements change. Please follow this link for further information:

https://dunalleyps.schoolzineplus.co.uk/school-uniform

2) Children stop receiving Universal Free School Meals.  If you think that your family may be eligible from continuing free school meals, please click the link below and and apply for them. 

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

If you are not eligible for free school meals, you will need to pay for them via Parent Pay or provide a packed lunch.

Please see Sam Ashton if you would like any help with this.

Cleeve School are advertising their Open Evening for September and taking bookings now, further details below: