Gloucestershire County Council is offering Free School Meal (FSM) vouchers to help with food costs during the Winter holiday.

• Applications open: Midday 25th November to midday 9th December
• Voucher emails sent: Week commencing 15th December
• Value: £15 per child for one week

Who is eligible?
Children in Reception to Year 11 who receive benefits-related Free School Meals and attend a school in Gloucestershire.

Already signed up?
No need to re-register, but please update any changes (e.g., number of eligible children) via the Microsoft Form.

New to the scheme?
Sign up as soon as possible via the https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/education-and-learning/school-meals/holiday-free-school-meal-vouchers/.

Important:

• Vouchers cannot be backdated and must be used during the holiday period.
• If you haven’t received your voucher by 22nd December, submit a query via the Microsoft Form HERE.

Make sure you are registered for term-time Free School Meals before applying.

To find out more about the scheme and to apply, those wishing to find out more about eligibility and the scheme can do so by visiting our holiday free school meal voucher webpage here: Holiday free school meal vouchers | Gloucestershire County Council

We are deeply grateful to our anonymous donor for the wonderful gift of a ping pong set. It has already been put to great use during OPAL play, bringing lots of fun and energy to our lunch times.

Thank you ever so much for your generosity!

Please could we have some pipes for OPAL Play?

They’d make the session more vibrant and fun for the children, giving them new ways to explore, build, and play together.

A few simple additions like this can really help us create those one-off, memorable experiences outdoors.

Thank you so much!

We’re currently working on a brand-new Dunalley Primary School website. Our aim is to make it just as intuitive and user-friendly as our current site. (Unfortunately, our current provider is closing down.)

As part of this exciting process, a photographer will be visiting school on Tuesday 25th November to capture the true feel of Dunalley on a typical school day.

If you have opted for your child’s photograph not to be used on our website, please rest assured that we will ensure those children are not included in any marketing photographs.

If you need to update or change your photographic consent, we kindly ask that you do so now.

Please ensure your children bring a warm and waterproof winter coat to school and wear it during break and lunchtime.

While we know they love to run around and often don’t notice the chill, this week’s sudden cold snap has been a real shock. Staying wrapped up will help keep everyone comfortable and healthy outdoors.

On Thursday last week our Nursery children did their very own event to raise money for Children in Need. 

They joined in with a sponsored run/walk/bike around our school field. 

In total we raised in Nursery alone a fabulous £31.50. 

We are so proud of all of our children in Nursery. 

Thank you to all our parents/carers for your support, generosity and kindness. 

On Friday the children came in in Pyjamas or spots and brought in their own teddy with them to show their friends. We did some dancing with Bluey, Pudsey and the Strictly dancers and also did some Pudsey sticking. It was a wonderful couple of days. 

Here are some lovely photographs of both days for you to enjoy:

If your child has long hair, please make sure that it is tied up when they are at school. Doing so makes sure that it doesn't get in the way when they are playing and learning.  Bunches and plaits also slow down the spread of nits.

Please be aware that we have headlice circulating in school.

Please check your child(ren) on at least a weekly basis and treat if required.

The NHS have some useful information about treatment and prevention which you can find HERE.

When at the chemist buying headlice treatment it is always worth asking the pharmacist about the NHS Minor Ailment Scheme, as you may be able to access the treatment for free.

We are very excited to be taking part in the 2026 Look Who's Talking competition.

Please read the information on the poster to learn more about the competition and how your child can take part. It is important that they feel confident speaking in front of a large audience and are passionate about their speech. 

Class heats will be taking place the week beginning 1^st December 2025. 

If your child would like to take part in the competition, please ensure they are prepared and ready to perform their speech by this date. Thank you. 

Look Who's Talking - Information HERE

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

With the festive school break just around the corner, Atlas Camps will be back with our award-winning multi-activity camps  running throughout the Christmas break! 

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. 

• Tax-Free Childcare and Childcare Vouchers Accepted
• Early drop-off/ late pick-up options
• Sibling discount and 5^th day savings available
• Multi-activity camps that put children in charge of what they do

Head to the Atlas Camps website at www.atlascamps.co.uk to book.