Whenever we have a vacancy at Dunalley we welcome applications from people who are keen to make a difference and add that little extra. This is an exciting time to join Dunalley as we continue to develop our school, nursery and pre-school. 

We are currently looking for a qualified teaching partner.  The successful candidate will join our team, working alongside experienced teachers to support learning in core subjects in whole class teaching and small group or individual interventions.  This will ensure our children achieve their full potential.

The right person will be dedicated to improving the outcomes for all children - emotionally, socially and educationally.

In return for your flair, commitment and passion, we can offer you:

• A fantastic work environment and engaging curriculum
• Friendly, supportive colleagues who work as a team with a shared vision
• Excellent opportunities for professional development
• Well-motivated children who love to be supported to achieve their full potential

Full details and an application form can be found on the following link:

Please take a look at the following information events, providing wellbeing and support for our families.

Mrs Mandy Errington, current Year 2 Teaching Partner, will be leaving us at half term.

Mandy (previously known as Mrs Ellis) has been with us since 2016 and spent many years in Reception classes, during which time she nurtured many children as they started school at Dunalley.  Mandy's hard work, empathy and kindness will be greatly missed by pupils and staff alike.  We wish her the very best for her future.

You raised £175.96 for Young Minds Matter just by Wearing Yellow.

Thank you all so much for engaging in World Mental Health Day (Thursday 10th October) and brightening up the country by wearing yellow and fund raising for Young Minds.

Hello Yellow was all about being loud and proud, as we all stood together to support young people’s mental health. 

Thank you all for your generous donations.

There is a new app for children to support their mental health and wellbeing.

This app is supported by Gloucestershire Healthy Living, further information can be fond here: Gloucestershire Healthy Living and Learning HERE

ColorFoto will be with us on Tuesday the 12th November to take photographs of the children.  We are pleased to offer sibling photographs this year.

Pop the date in your diaries and we will send more details after half term.

The closing date for secondary school applications is approaching – 31 October 2024.

GCC are encouraging parents/carers to apply online as this means you will receive an email on allocation day. The link to apply online is Transfer to Secondary School or from Middle to High School, September 2025 | Gloucestershire County Council

However, if you are really struggling to use the online system, you can use the attached Common Application Form (CAF) and you will be notified by letter after allocation day. To ensure GCC receive your completed paper CAFs before the deadline, the quickest way to return it is to scan or photograph the CAF and email it to GCC - school can help with this if you need.

Parents/carers with queries can contact this team on either [email protected] or 01452 425407.

Dunalley are proud to be supporting the Lions at Large art project, helping raise funds for the Cheltenham & Gloucester Hospitals Charity.

The pride of Gloucestershire Trail will feature over 30 large Lions painted by amazing local artists; celebrating Gloucestershire’s rich history, culture and diversity. They will be joined by our Cub Club – a pride of little Lions lovingly created by local schools and community groups.

We will raising a minimum of £750 and decorating a Dunalley little lion before next summers trail.

https://lionsatlarge.co.uk/learning-programme/

Please keep an eye out for fundraising events, run by the School Council, in support of this wonderful fund and awareness raising venture.