Weekly Blog 13th December

Weekly Round Up

It’s been an amazing week at the Academy with lots of fun activities and even a surprise visitor! (Can you spot him in the pictures below?)

The children showed great pride in their Christingle oranges for the service at All Saints Church and Thursday everyone looked bright and colourful with their Christmas jumpers and had an amazing lunch prepared by our Kitchen cooks.

Also our Early Years groups put on the Nativity for their parents and absolutely smashed it out of the park.

Class Dojo

Do you know the school now uses Class Dojo? This is a great service for parents/carers to see what the children get up to daily at school.

It also shows parents/carers what the children have been getting points for, including being on time, working hard during class and good manners to teachers and their friends.

The children are also scored for meeting the Values we hold closely at Dormanstown Primary of Inspiration, Aspiration, Collaboration and Celebration

Also just a reminder that the Academy still uses School Gateway for any messages to be sent to the school. This includes Attendance, medical appointments and general questions.

EYFS Nativity

Well done to Nursery and Reception for putting on a spectacular nativity performance. They all worked extremely hard to learn lines, songs and stage directions. I am sure everyone will agree it was a fantastic show. 

Santa’s Grotto

Yesterday was a huge success and all children visited Santa in his Grotto, had their picture taken and received a gift. He even made an appearance in the hall at Lunch time.

If you want to purchase a framed picture of your child with Santa, you can visit the Payment section of the School Gateway app for details, be quick as it closes end of the day Monday 16th December.

Thank a Teacher

Thank a Teacher Form – Thank a Teacher

Attendance

Each week we have an ‘Awesome Attendance’ competition for the class or classes with the highest attendance. The class with the highest attendance will receive a letter and the first class to spell out ‘Awesome’ receives a treat for the whole class.

Which class will be the first to receive that treat?

Missed Learning

36 days of missed learning occurred this week due to unauthorised absences. Unauthorised absences are for holidays, parents/carers not contacting the academy or any other unexplained absence. With most minor ailments, children can be in school, so we really encourage you to think about keeping your child at home.

100% Attendance

This week we had 192 children who achieved 100% Attendance for this week, which is Outstanding!!

A huge WELL DONE to you all.

Can you get 100% next week?

Missed Appointments

We strive to accommodate parents/carers with appointment times within the academy. Unfortunately we have noticed that many appointments have been missed, occasionally this may be due to unforeseen circumstances. If you have to cancel and/or re-arrange your appointment, please ensure you contact the academy as soon as possible. Failing to turn up for an appointment and not contacting the academy to cancel it has an adverse effect on other parents/carers appointment times. This can also take valuable staff time that could have been utilised by other parents.

Diary Dates and Reminders

Lunch Menu

For the final week Menu will be Week 1. I wonder what those elves will be doing?

Nut Free Academy

A reminder to all parents we are a Nut Free Academy, please read below.

Actions for Happiness

As we head into the final week of the term, take a moment to look at the Calendar for December Kindness and see all the things you can do for a wonderful and kind Christmas.

Citizens Advice

Citizens Advice comes to Dormanstown Primary Academy 

Every Tuesday, from 3^rd December  

Book your appointments NOW

Through working in partnership with the Woodsmith Foundation, we are excited to announce that we will be hosting Citizens Advice on school site every Tuesday during term time this academic year. 

We all face problems that seem complicated or intimidating. Citizens Advice believe that no one should have to face these problems without good quality, independent advice. That’s why they’re here: to give our families the knowledge and the confidence they need to find their way forward. Citizens Advice recognise that this time of year can be tough for many people, so we hope that our families take advantage of this fantastic resource on our doorstep.

Citizens Advice are able to support families with benefits, work, debt and money challenges – from understanding your welfare rights, to debt management, to completing DLA applications. 

All appointments are private and confidential, and the entrance to the meeting room will be through our separate ‘Community Hub’ entrance. To access this support, please contact Mrs Sherwood on: Sharon.Sherwood@tved.org.uk or if you would prefer to contact Helen Kennedy, Dormanstown’s Community Connector, you can do so on Helen.Kennedy@woodsmithfoundation.org.uk.  Please get in touch with any questions. Appointments will be booked on a first come, first served basis. Appointments may be booked well in advance or up until the day before.

Christmas Bring It On!

Christmas bookings now open, scan the QR code to book your child’s places over the Christmas break.

Holiday’s Are Fun activities at Newcomen Methodist Church during the holidays in partnership with Redcar and Cleveland Council.

Follow the link to book your child’s place https://ironguidance.coordinate.cloud/project/63753  

Stay Safe and Warm

CEA Cinema Card

For those that aren’t aware, the UK Cinema Association has a discount card which enables a disabled cinema guest to receive a free ticket for someone to go with them when they are visiting a participating cinema. 

To be eligible the person must be 5 years of age or older and be in receipt of one of the following:

• Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
• Attendance Allowance (AA)
• Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
• Adult / Child Disability Payment (ADP / CDP in Scotland)
• Armed Forces Independence Payment (AFIP)

Or hold:

• Severely Sight Impaired Registration (formerly Registered Blind)
• Sight Impaired Registration (formerly Partially Sighted)

Cards are valid from 1 year from the date of issue and there is a fee of £6.

For more information and/or to apply please visit the CEA webpage –  Home – CEA Card

Dance Magic

Class Times:

 • Friday: 5:15 pm – 5:55 pm
 • Saturday: 10:00 am – 10:40 am

Your little ones will learn basic dance steps and routines set to their favorite songs. Classes also incorporate acro equipment to support flexibility and coordination, helping kids build confidence, make new friends, and have fun! Plus, they’ll receive a sticker after each class as a reward.

Come join us for some dancing fun!

https://dancemagicredcar.classforkids.io

Bike Build Workshops

In preparation for Christmas , Redcar and Cleveland Walking and Cycling Hub have set up workshops  to help parents build bikes if they need help!
Please see below a list of dates and locations where anyone can drop in to get help or recommendations.
As well as building boxed bikes we can provide free safety check for second hand bikes to make sure they are safe and ready to go!

Green Doctor

Lollipops

You can get your children’s uniform here.

Lollipops have a preloved rail out on the shop floor with various items on including polo tops, trousers, sweatshirts/cardigans, shoes, plimsolls, summer dresses etc. All items on the rail are free for anyone to take, they just ask for customers to be considerate of others when taking items. There is a box for anyone who would like to make donations which we then add to the rail.

Facebook – @lollipopsmiddlesbrough

Twitter – @LollipopsMiddl1

Instagram – @lollipops_middlesbrough

Lollipops
20 Norfolk Place
Berwick Hills
Middlesbrough
TS3 7PA

Links to support our Children and Families

All our links and flyers to help our families can now be found here. https://dormanstown.teesvalleyeducation.co.uk/parents/mental-health-well-being/