Message from Mrs Kell

Welcome back!

I hope that the school community had a happy festive period.

It has been a settled return right across the school this week, both staff and pupils were keen to get back to their classroom routines and the business and fun of school-life! I have been so impressed with the quality of the work that the children have produced this week, they have simply picked up where they left off before Christmas. 

I have attached the Spring dates again this week so please do make a note of the dates relevant to your family. We are always so pleased to welcome our school community into the building to share in your child/ren’s learning journey. 

In the Autumn Term we invested over £5000 in new reading books for our book scheme. Every book has been stamped with the school name. Please support us in ensuring that future years all experience these quality texts by returning your child’s reading book as and when your child has read it, so that we can make sure that we maximise the potential of all of our precious new books. Thank you.

We were so thrilled with your support at the Christmas Fair. Along with the raffle, the enterprise stalls and Santa’s Grotto we raised a staggering, £1412.50! Thank you. We have recently placed an order for a book reward vending machine and we will use some of that money to stock up on irresistible ‘must-reads’ that winners of all ages will get to select and ‘vend’ books from. To be in it to win it, pupils must return their reading diaries with signatures to show that an adult has listened to them read. Happy Reading!

When you next join us in the main hall, you will notice that national flags have been fitted. We have used the information that parents provide the school with as their child enters our school regarding their birth country and we are celebrating the increasing diversity of our school community. In our school community everyone is valued and our similarities and differences are celebrated. We think they look fabulous. We hope you agree! 

Wishing you a lovely weekend, albeit, a cold one!

Mrs Kell and the DPA staff team 

Shrek the Musical

On Tuesday, KS2 had a special singing assembly led by Mr Nixon. We are very excited to be taking part in Shrek the Musical later on in the year. Any child who is part of our choir will be able to take part. Choir meets every Wednesday lunchtime. As well as taking part in Shrek, choir also attend many other exciting events throughout the year allowing children to showcase their talents. If you or your child would like any more information on choir, please speak to either Mrs Smuk or Ms Lees.

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.

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

20.5 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 216 children who achieved 100% Attendance for this week, which is Amazing!!

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.

Citizens Advice

Citizens Advice comes to Dormanstown Primary Academy 

Every Tuesday

Book your appointments NOW
Drop in – 14th January  – Debt/budgeting theme

Does opening your letters cause you anxiety? Are you struggling to manage your money after the Christmas period?

Heidi from Citizens Advice will be at the school from 9am to 4pm today, to discuss any concerns you have. 

We can offer support and advice on how to managing budgets and also help you open your letters.  

You can pop in to the school for a face to face appointment or contact the school on (do we have a number to contact?) or email Heidi on enquiries@citizensadvicedrc.org.uk to arrange a telephone call and Heidi will contact you. 

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.

Diary Dates and Reminders

Lunch Menu

Menu choices from next week will be from Week 3.

Nut Free Academy

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

Actions for Happiness

Starting off Happier January with a bang and keep it going with new actions that can be done throughout the month.

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

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/

Message from Mrs Kell

Reindeer Run

Last week we held the annual ‘Reindeer Run’ in aid of Teesside Hospice. Despite the weather, we had a fantastic turnout from parents and all the children who participated enjoyed themselves.

Due to the fantastic support from parents/carers and families, we raised a total of £1000 which will go to an amazing charity. 

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.

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

37 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 204 children who achieved 100% Attendance for this week, which is Wonderful!!

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

When we return in the New Year choices will be from Week 2

Nut Free Academy

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

Actions for Happiness

December Kindness will still be going after this week and there are lots of actions to see in the New Year with kindness for others.

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

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/

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/

Weekly Round Up

What a wonderfully busy week it has been. 

A huge well done to our youngest pupils – the EYFS productions this week have been everything a Nativity should be. The children were wonderful, I am so impressed with how many lines many of them needed to remember! Thank you for attending and supporting your child/ren; it makes such a difference to them. We hope to see you again at one of our other Christmas events in the next two weeks.

This week, we had Miss Katie Adam, a visitor from the Department of Education, visit our school! The behaviour of the children was impeccable, a huge well done to everyone. Afterwards she had these words to say about our academy:

‘I wanted to extend a huge thank you to you both for your time, generosity of spirit and your commitment today. I was bowled over by your care, inclusivity, commitment and obvious pride in the children, staff and communities you serve.’

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.

Chess Trip

Some Year 5 DPA pupils have arrived in London a day of fun chess activities at the London Chess Classic 2024. The event is taking take at the Emirates Stadium, North London, the home of Arsenal Football Club!

As well as activities for school children, the event includes an elite Grandmaster tournament, this time featuring Women’s World Champion, Ju Wenjun; current British Champion, Gawain Jones; defending LCC champion, Mickey Adams; and the UK’s youngest Grandmaster, fifteen-year-old Shreyas Royal. It looks very ‘Queen’s Gambit’ esque!

These lucky pupils (chosen by their chess tutor) with take part in chess lessons, meet a Grandmaster and compete in a chess tournament!

We are sending you all our best wishes!

Thank you to C2C, who have part-funded this experience for our children, as well as parents and the school.

Year 1 Parental Engagement

A big thank you to all our family’s that attended our parental engagement afternoon.

We made a calendar inspired by our artist Iris Scott, who we studied at the beginning of this year and our science topic of the seasons. Parents and children all created some gorgeous calendars. Thank you again for taking part and making it such an enjoyable afternoon for the children.

Farm Shop

We are thrilled to show you our new farm shop logo! 

This logo has been designed with the Year 6 Junior Leadership Team over video call with artist and illustrator Eleanor Tomlinson Eleanor Tomlinson | Artist & Illustrator | East Yorkshire. You might recognise one of Eleanor’s prints that went viral during the Queen’s Jubilee celebrations.

She was so impressed with the children’s thoughts and ideas. In the coming weeks you will be able to purchase tote shopper bags to help you to use our farm shop more sustainably. 

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

22.5 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 183 children who achieved 100% Attendance for this week, which is Wonderful!!

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

Next week will, choices will be Week 3 with our Christmas lunch on Thursday.

Nut Free Academy

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

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.

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

Actions for Happiness

December Kindness has begun and there are lots of actions to take leading up to a wonderful and kind Christmas.

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/

Weekly Round Up

It has been a very busy week at the Academy and with Christmas around the corner, things are only going to get busier as we head into December!

Speaking of December, the Academy has a lot going on over the next couple of weeks.

For starters on Wednesday the Choir are heading out to perform at the TVED Christmas Choir Festival at St Nicholas Church.

Then on Thursday and Friday our Nursery and Reception groups will be putting on their Nativity for parents to come see.

Year 1 will also have their Parental Engagement next Thursday for parents to come take part in a lesson with their children.

We’re also proud to be welcoming a representative from the Department for Education with Katrina Morley, to show how well the Academy is progressing and the effort the children put into their work.

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.

Paul Cookson Poet Visit

Y6 pupils have had a fantastic day working with a famous poet called Paul Cookson who has been touring the North East as part of the Northern Children’s Book Festival.  The children enjoyed performing poems with him in class and even worked with him to create one of their own. 

After lunch, classes from across school joined Paul in the hall for a poetry performance.

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?

Congratulations to S2 for being AWESOME!!!

Missed Learning

32.5 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 181 children who achieved 100% Attendance for this week, which is Fantastic!!

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

New choices next week for Week 2.

Nut Free Academy

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

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.

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

Actions for Happiness

New Ways November will end tomorrow, time to reflect on what actions you’ve taken before December starts next week.

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/

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.

Year 6/S4 trip to Beamish

What a fab day at Beamish. The children were well behaved and focused. We were so proud of how they represented Dormanstown Primary under frosty weather conditions!

We walked in the cold between houses that reflected the day and life of the 1900s. The children observed and questioned as they explored.

After lunch we walked in the footsteps of an evacuee, considering the jobs that they had to complete on farms and taking refuge in an Anderson shelter. Before heading back, the children modelled how well they could follow commands by their captain.

Nursery

The snow really brought a lot of excitement to nursery this week! We have enjoyed spending time outside making footprints and trying to catch snowflakes with our hands (and even our tongues). Our dinosaur friends experienced the ice age and needed to be set free.

We worked hard using hammers to break the ice. Some children knew that snow and ice was frozen water and when melted it turned back to water. Amara said “we need some salt to melt the ice! We hope we have more snow soon.”

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

41.5 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 182 children who achieved 100% Attendance for this week, which is Brilliant!!

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

New choices next week for Week 1.

Also on Thursday 12th December we’ll be having our Christmas dinner. If your child is on packed lunches and would like to have a Christmas lunch, please inform the office by Friday 29th November. Meals are £2.10 for children.

Please order through School Gateway, if your child already has school meals there is no need to contact us.

Nut Free Academy

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

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

Actions for Happiness

New Ways November is nearly coming to an end, but there is still plenty of new things to try before we move into December.

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/

Message from Mrs Kell

Many thanks to parents and carers for taking the time to complete our parent survey over the two parent consultation evenings. The finds of the survey are shown below.

We value your feedback and as leaders we will be looking to address areas where we can improve our metrics. It was wonderful to see that so many members of the school community now regularly use Class Dojo to keep up to date with academy information, with this only being introduced in September, we thank you for your support.

Dave Draws

We have spent lots of time building up to this final piece and if you have not seen it in person yet, here is the finished article! We hope that you see it at some point in the near future.

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.

Cooking Club

From slicing, grating, shredding, chopping, mixing and creating, the children designed, and made, their own individual wraps tonight with a breakfast summer fruit dessert, which they struggled not to eat!  Collectively, it was amazing to see how well the children co-operated and helped each other with the various skills – even cutting onions for others – true friendship and collaboration! 

These skills acquired over the last two weeks will help the children with their future creations – shortbread, scones and Christmas cake are on the Bake-off menu to come. They will also be working towards a very special Christmas treat – top secret! 

Power of Women

SPARK Tees Valley ran POW sessions in Dormanstown school as part of the Primary School Ambassador Program, working with Key Stage 2 pupils on the POW Ambassador Programme.

These sessions were designed to foster ambition, promote equal opportunities, and break down gender biases. All the children in Year 5 were able to join in the sessions and all children got the opportunity to write an application form.

Abigail Howey along with Sonia Herlingshaw from PX Group interviewed and handpicked four exceptional ambassadors from Dormanstown. These children were selected because they embodied commitment and passion.

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

30 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 207 children who achieved 100% Attendance for this week, which is Fantastic!!

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

New choices next week for Week 3.

Nut Free Academy

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

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

Our Mini Dance Classes start this Week Friday 8th November!

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

Actions for Happiness

New Ways November is now well under way and we’re almost halfway through! What new things will you try as the month goes on?

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/