Our summer term Earlies and Lates booking system will go live from 7pm on Wednesday 19th March.

Please click the following link at 7pm (refresh, until it shows as live) and book the places you require for the summer term (28th April to 18th July 2025).

https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/EarliesLatesSummerTerm2025/

Our after school Lates provision is usually oversubscribed so it is advisable that you complete this form as soon as it goes live.

Bookings will be on a first come first serve basis as places are limited.

Our final design has been created by school Mum, Noush Duroe-Richards by  amalgamating our favourite entries and the themes that arose throughout all the submissions (colour, school and/or local landmarks).  

On Monday, 16 pupils from Year 5 were lucky enough to visit the racecourse before the biggest race meet in the calendar. On what was dubbed ‘Festival Monday’, children got a behind-the-scenes look around the racecourse. They went to the weighing room and talked to jockey Tom Scudamore and looked at some of the equipment used by jockeys.

The children rode equicizers, coached by jockey Daryl Jacob and ran in a horse race courtesy of a VR headset!
After lunch, they met and had a question and answer session with jockey Rachael Blackmore and got the opportunity to visit the Royal Box and see both the Gold Cup trophy as well as the Grand National trophy.

A fabulous day had by all!

• How to be safe online
• Not to cyber bully
• What to do if they see something scary on the screen
• Bullying online is the same as in real life
• People you meet online aren't always who they say they are
• Don't friend or talk to anyone you don't know
• Don't post personal information on line (including hidden information that could be in photos)

• Long Life milk
• Cerals
• Pasta
• Pasta Sauce
• Tinned veg
• Tea/Coffee
• Bars of soap/Shower gel
• Washing powder/tablets
• Toothpaste
• Deodorant
• Nappies

On Thursday the 20th March we will be celebrating French Language Day, this will be a day dedicated to celebrating the beauty, history, and cultural significance of the French language.  French Language Day is all about celebrating French culture, language, and history as we ask…parlez vous Francais?

Even if you don’t speak the language there’s a lot of aspects of French culture for us to learn about. This occasion is meant to respect multilingualism and cultural diversity. When most people think of French they think of France, but did you know that it’s actually Africa that has the most French speakers?
(There are an estimated 120 million Africans from 29 countries that speak the language alongside their indigenous languages).

At Dunalley and as part of our whole school celebration we will be changing the menu to French themed cuisine.

The menu will automatically be populated on School Grid for your convenience and will be as follows:

Fricassée de poulet (chicken Stew)
Gratin de fromage et d'oignons (cheese and onion gratin)
Fromage et jambon fondants (ham and cheese melt)
Pomme de terre en chemise fourrée (jacket potato with filling)

Brocoli, maïs doux, riz, bar à salade, pain fait maison
(broccoli, sweet corn, rice, salad bar, homemade bread)
Biscuit au chocolat (chocolate cookie)
Yaourt - (yoghurt) 

Bon appetit

British Science week started last week; Friday 7th March.
And earlier this week the children visited a Planetarium at St Pauls Church, we would like to thank the PTFA for funding this.

The competition for children to enter is still open; please see the poster below (and via the link) for full details.

Since April 2022 many schools in Gloucestershire have welcomed children from Ukraine who have fled war with their families. The Homes for Ukraine scheme has allowed Gloucestershire households to share their homes while Ukrainians get settled in Gloucestershire.

The Migration Team at the county council are urgently seeking follow-on placements for guests who have already been in the UK for a period of time, and have not yet fully regained their independence.

Relocating to a new host can mean children need to change schools, leaving their friendships and disrupting their education. We can support Ukrainian children in our school community by helping them stay in the same area and attend the same school.

If you would like to be part of the Homes for Ukraine scheme in Gloucestershire please get in touch with the county council. You will find more information on the flyer below.

Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or would like any further information on the scheme using the following email: [email protected] Alternatively, you can register your interest on the following page and we will contact you directly: https://apply-to-offer-homes-for-ukraine.service.gov.uk/

Please note that Gloucestershire County Council have locally increased all host payments to £600 per month, so lower figures published in the national guidance can be disregarded.

We are always delighted to receive donations for our OPAL Play initiative, if you are having a spring clean, please keep us in mind.

We have also asked children who attend LATES if they would like any particular activities.

Please pass anything to Mrs Byrne via the school office, or leave them in the black OPAL donation box outside the main reception.

OPAL We are always keen for:

• Beach toys
• Suitcases
• Paint brushes and rollers
• Dolls
• Construction toys
• Planks of wood
• Balls
• Dressing up clothes
• Old keyboards

LATES We are looking for donations:

• Wool (brightly coloured)
• Knitting needles and crochet hooks (suitable for children)
• Lego/Duplo/Plus Plus
• Toy cars

We would also welcome any Bean Bags/Floor cushions and wipeable table covers.

Many thanks for your continued support.

Children who attend our earlies facility have been given the opportunity to take part in a drawing competition; Mythical Madness. 

They have been invited to draw a picture inspired by a mythical creature, from mermaids or dragons to witches, fairies, trolls or their own imaginary creature.

Atlas Camps Easter Camps (www.atlascamps.co.uk)

With the Easter holidays just around the corner, Atlas Camps will be back with our award-winning multi-activity camps – as well as two brand-new Football Camps - running throughout the school holidays!

Rated Outstanding by Ofsted, Atlas Camps specialises in multi-activity clubs for children aged 4-14, with two early years settings for 3+ also available. 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. Joining them will be our ever-popular Atlas Camps Sports Academies– ideal for football lovers, with two brand new locations this Easter– allowing footie-mad All-Stars aged 7-14 to hone their sporting skills with drills, games and plenty of FUN. 

• 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 Football 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, and www.atlascamps.co.uk/sports-camps to book our sports camps.