Our Cub Lion has arrived ready for decoration!

Thank you to everyone that helped us reach our first fundraising target of £750 and second target of £2000. We are now striving to reach £5000!

Our Just Giving Page:

https://www.justgiving.com/page/dunalley-primary-school-cub-lion

Please pay entries to events and competitions into the Just Giving page above.  Anyone that paid into Parent Pay has been reimbursed, please re-donate through the link above.  

Community Art Competition:

We would like to thank everyone that has entered. They are all brilliant and show an amazing amount of creativitiy, the variety of materials used has been amazing. They will all be on exhibition at Pippin's Birthday Party, please come along and view them. Entries are now closed.

Up coming Events:

Wacky Hair Day - Friday 11^th April (there is no swimming for Year 4) - £1 suggested donation.

Pippin's Birthday Party - Sunday 6^th April - 10am-12noon

• OPAL Stay and Play
• An opportunity to view the 'Lion Art Exhibition' in the hall with winners being announced at 11am
• Refreshments available 

Year 2 had a fantastic day out at Cotswold Farm Park. We all loved feeding the farm animals, seeing newly born piglets who were only a day old, watching brand new baby lambs and kids, stroking rabbits, learning about farm animals, holding chicks, running around in the sun and, of course, bouncing on the amazing pillow!

It was the best way to finish off our science learning about animals offspring and how they change.

The children had a wonderful time celebrating French Language day this week. As well as enjoying the French themed lunch, and practising their language skills throughout the day, Key Stage 2 were welcomed to a French Café run by Year 6. 

As well as creating a welcoming atmosphere, they had printed their own French menus and ran a busy kitchen. Service was warm and an abundance of pain au chocolat, baguette and crepes were enjoyed along with chocolat chaud.

We hope to develop the idea and welcome the whole school to further French themed events as the year progresses.

Our Tag Rugby team had a fabulous time at Swindon Village Primary School, well done to all involved.

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

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.

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.

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.