Welcome back to everyone after the summer break.  We hope you had a restful time and enjoyed the holidays.

The children have had a really settled start to the term and fully engaged in their new learning. They have adapted to our routines in the academy without having bubbles anymore, enjoying playing together and having lunch in the dining hall together.

P.E DAYS

Our P.E days are as follows:

Tuesday – B2S, B3G and B1R

Wednesday – 3S, 5H and RB

Thursday – 1M and 2T

Friday – 4HM and Year 6.

Please ensure that the children have full P.E. kits in the academy on these days.

Attendance

We are so happy to have all our children back in school after the disruption of the last 18 months. We have always been proud of our attendance and expect to see children in school every day. Any issues with attendance, please speak to Miss Duffy who will be happy to give help and advice to avoid any attendance procedures. We will continue to give weekly Awesome Awards to classes with the best attendance.

Action for Happiness

This month’s theme from Action for Happiness is Self-Care September

Self-care isn’t selfish, it’s essential. No-one’s perfect. But so often we compare our insides to other people’s outsides. This month they’re encouraging everyone to be kinder to themselves (as well as others), especially when things go wrong. Self-care increases our resilience and helps us get more out of life. It also helps us accept others as they are too. 

Support for Families

Please continue to stay safe and look after each other

Wow, we have got to our last week of term, although it didn’t turn out as we expected. Well done to all of the children and staff who have had to self-isolate this week; we know that this is always a challenge, and we have been thinking of you all. Thank you to all the children who have been accessing home learning via Showbie.

We would like to thank you for all your support with your child’s learning this year and for supporting the academy during what has been a very challenging time. We are so proud of how the children adapted to the changes, and we wish everyone a lovely and relaxing summer break.

Year 6 Leavers

We would like to say goodbye and GOOD LUCK to our wonderful Year 6 children. We can’t believe you have come to the end of your time at Dormanstown, and we hope you have lots of happy memories to take with you to the next step in your journey. The children have put together a Leavers Video that you will be able to see via FaceBook later today.

Goodbye and Hello to Staff

Dear parent/carer,

We would like to inform you that from September there will be some changes to academy staffing. 

We would like to wish Miss Hand nothing but the very best in her retirement and thank her for all that she has done here in the academy. Miss Norton will be joining Wilton Primary Academy on secondment for a year and will continue to have a huge impact within the trust.

Mrs Patterson, Miss Rumins and Miss Seddon will be leaving the Academy, and whilst not within the trust, we are sure that they will continue to impact on children’s education within the surrounding area for many years to come.

We cannot stress enough how fortunate our pupils, families and colleagues have been to have worked with you all; a huge thank you from everybody connected with Dormanstown.

We are pleased to welcome Mr Mount (Assistant Head of Academy), Miss Hogarth (Year 4 Class Teacher) and Mrs Gruenfeld (SEND Class Teacher) to our teaching team. In addition to this, Miss Cockburn (Nursery Learning Assistant) and Mrs Fitzgerald (Year 4 Learning Assistant) will also be joining the academy; we are sure they will receive a very warm welcome from everyone in our community.

I would like to thank you all for your support and commitment in what has been an incredibly challenging year for us all. Rest assured, that you should all be incredibly proud of how your children have adapted and responded to new routines, national lockdowns and bubble closures. Not only have your children displayed resilience beyond their years but, despite the many obstacles along the way, they have made excellent progress in their learning both socially and academically. This is testament to their families and of course themselves!

A round of applause too for every member of staff here in the academy. They have continuously displayed all of our core values of aspiration, inspiration and collaboration to ensure that the outcomes at the end of this very strange year are truly a cause for celebration! Thank you; now time for some rest!

Each and every child in our academy is a true star and we simply cannot wait to open up our gates again in September as we look towards a smooth and harmonious year ahead.

We wish you all a restful summer full of sunshine and fun and thank you all once again for continued support.

Oliver Long

Head of Academy

Glastonbury at Dormanstown

Despite lots of setbacks, we have managed to record some of the songs from our Summer Concert. Look out for the video on FaceBook for a taster of what we hope to perform in the autumn term. The children really enjoyed singing on the Plaza, standing proud in front of the school badge.

The Olympics Transition Project

The children have engaged in some great activities linked to “The Olympics” this week, either in school or via Showbie. Look out for some Home Learning ideas for over the summer holidays that we would appreciate you supporting your children with please. We will send out the links via FaceBook and on the website also, and you can share photos of anything that is done at home with us in September.

Summer Vouchers

Families whose child is on Free School Meals should have received WONDE vouchers to support them over the summer holidays.

Vouchers for eligible families have been released this week.  

Shake Up

Follow the link below to 10 minute Shake Up Toolkit, packed with ideas on keeping fit and healthy at home and over the holidays.

It’s time to shake things up and have some fun as pupils go on an active journey with some of their favourite characters! This engaging presentation contains bite-sized Disney, Pixar and Marvel inspired activities to get pupils moving and reflect on how being active can benefit their wellbeing.

Being active | Overview | PHE School Zone

Kooth Parent Support

Kooth is a support for children who are 11 and over. The following sessions are being held for Parents /Carers and will provide a brief overview of Kooth,

explaining what the service can offer for youngpeople.

Please register via this Eventbrite link:

Online Event Page | Eventbrite

Wednesday 28th July 2021 – 16.00 – 17.00

Summer Club – Activity Places Available

Times Tables Rockstars…

Year 6 – Alfie and Shilo

Year 5 – Noah and Coby

Year 4 – Adam and Reiley 

Year 3 – Lucas and Leeroy

Year 2 – Harry

B2H – Mohamad

Spelling Shed Leader Board…

Please continue to stay safe and look after each other over the summer holidays.  We look forward to seeing you all back on Thursday September 2^nd.   

Despite lots of setbacks, we have managed to record some of the songs from the Summer Concert we were hoping to do. Please enjoy a taster of what we hope to perform in the autumn term. The children really enjoyed singing on the Plaza, standing proudly in front of the school badge.  

What an eventful week it has been, with a number of bubbles unfortunately having to self-isolate and work at home.  We are thinking of you all, and hope you are keeping in touch with your teachers and friends via Showbie.

Our assembly theme on Monday was Motivation and Drive, and we discussed how these qualities are needed by a range of sports men and women, especially tennis and football stars at the moment, as well as those competing in the Tokyo Olympics later this month. We reflected on when we had used those qualities as well. On Wednesday, Mr Long talked about Honesty, as part of our Character Education work.

The Olympics Transition Project

Next week, all children will be moving to their new year group/classroom and working with their new teacher and learning assistant. They will be undertaking an exciting project on “The Olympics”.

To avoid any confusion, all children will be collected and dismissed from their existing doors/areas at their current start and finishing times. Look out for some Home Learning ideas for over the summer holidays that we would appreciate you supporting your children with please.

Summer Vouchers

Children who are entitled to income Free Based School Meals will receive WONDE vouchers to support them over the summer holidays.

Vouchers for eligible families will be released this week.

Shake Up

Follow the link below to 10 minute Shake Up Toolkit, packed with ideas on keeping fit and healthy at home and over the holidays.

It’s time to shake things up and have some fun as pupils go on an active journey with some of their favourite characters! This engaging presentation contains bite-sized Disney, Pixar and Marvel inspired activities to get pupils moving and reflect on how being active can benefit their wellbeing.

Being active | Overview | PHE School Zone

HeadStart Newsletter

Please find the link below to the fortnightly HeadStart Newsletter

HeadStart Newsletter 5th July

Action for Happiness

This month’s theme is Jump Back Up July: daily actions to help you find ways to bounce back.

Polite Reminder

For the safety of everyone, please can we remind parents and carers that we ask that face masks are worn on the Plaza when dropping off and collecting children.  We appreciate your support in this matter, especially with the current situation with Covid-19 in our area.

Times Tables Rockstars…

Year 6 – Alfie and Shilo

Year 5 – Noah and Coby

Year 4 – Adam and Reiley 

Year 3 – Lucas and Leeroy

Year 2 – Harry

B2H – Mohamad

Spelling Shed Leader Board…

Please continue to stay safe and look after each other.  

What a busy week we had in the academy! All classes have taken part in a Sports morning or afternoon with a range of activities on the school field.  The children showed some amazing sportsmanship and support for each other, and we were lucky to have the weather on our side all week. Thank you to Mr Campbell for organising the week.

Year 6 and Year 5 have both had exciting STEM projects in the academy linked to the Windfarms being built off our coast which have again involved super collaboration and applied knowledge from a range of subjects.

Our assembly theme on Monday was Aspiration/Ambition and Mr Campbell talked about the journey Gareth Southgate has been on from missing a penalty kick in 1996 to being the successful England football manager he s today.  On Wednesday, Mr Long continued to look at Gratitude, as part of our Character Education work.

Attendance

Let’s keep up our push for great attendance until the end of the summer term. Remember, it is important that children are in school every day.

Lunchtime Supervisor Opportunity

We have a vacancy for a lunchtime supervisor from September 2021.  Please see the attached recruitment pack/application form and share with anyone who you think would like to apply.

Careersttps://www.teesvalleyeducation.co.uk/careers/

Summer Clubs

Unfortunately, as we had very little interest, the Summer Clubs will not be running in the summer holiday. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused.

Nursery 30 hour Provision

As of September 2021, we hope to be able to offer 30 hour provision for your 3 and 4 year olds!

We can offer funded 30-hour provision for those parents entitled and also a flexible paid for service for those not eligible or who require additional hours.

Check your 30-hour eligibility via the website www.childcarechoices.gov.uk

Call us on 01642 483696 to register your interest or for more information.

Polite Reminder

For the safety of everyone, please can we remind parents and carers that we ask that face masks are worn on the Plaza when dropping off and collecting children.  We appreciate your support in this matter.

Times Tables Rockstars…

Year 6 – Reece 

Year 5 – Max and Noah

Year 4  – Reiley and Thomas

Year 3 – Kyron and Connor

B2H – Mohamad

Spelling Shed Leader Board…

Please continue to stay safe and look after each other.  

Well done to Y2 and Y6 this week who undertook their assessments in the academy.  In Monday’s assembly, we looked at one of the British Values – Mutual Respect and Tolerance. On Wednesday, Mr Long looked at Gratitude, as part of our Character Education work.

Sports Week

Next week in the academy we are having a sports week where each year group will have half a day undertaking a range of sporting tasks. The timetable is as follows:

Monday 28^th June am – Nursery

Monday 28^th June pm – B2H + B3A

Tuesday 29th June am – Year 1
Tuesday 29th June pm – Year 4

Wednesday 30th June am – Year 5
Wednesday 30th June pm – Year 3

Thursday 1st July – am – Reception + B1R
Thursday 1st July pm – Year 6

Friday 2nd July am – Year 2

Please ensure that the children have their PE kits with them on the correct day. 

Attendance

We have noticed a dip in attendance over recent weeks and, following the year we have had, it is vitally important that the children attend school every day through this summer term. We also have important work coming up to support your child’s transition to their new class, so it is important that children are here to meet their new teacher and take part in our transition project on “The Olympics”.

HeadStart

Please find attached this fortnight’s HeadStart Newsletter, filled with lots of training opportunities to share.

HeadStart Newsletter 21^st June

Lunchtime Supervisor Opportunity

We have a vacancy for a lunchtime supervisor from September 2021.  Please see the attached recruitment pack/application form and share with anyone who you think would like to apply.

Careersttps://www.teesvalleyeducation.co.uk/careers/

Survey

Due to the Covid19 pandemic there have been many pressures placed on individuals, children and families. This has led to differences in when and what people drink at home.

The purpose of this survey is to find out about how the COVID-19 pandemic and related issues such as lockdown, altered working patterns or furlough have affected the amount of alcohol you consume.

The results of this survey will be sent to Professor Dorothy Newbury-Birch and Dr Andrew Divers at the School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Law at Teesside University.

No one will be identified when writing up the results and you do not need to give any identifiable information however if you wish to be included in a draw for one of five £10.00 gift vouchers, please leave your email at the end of the survey.

The survey takes less than two minutes to complete.  If you have a spare couple of minutes, please can you complete the survey to support our colleagues at Teesside University and improve life chances in the future.

https://teesside.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/covid-alcohol-survey

After School Clubs

Multi-sports will continue for EYFS/KS1 children next week (3 – 4pm) for children who have booked a place.

Tuesday – Multi-Sports – Reception

Wednesday – Multi-Sports – Y1 & Y2

Thursday – Multi- Sports Y3

Summer Clubs

The children brought home a letter this week regarding Summer Clubs in the academy. Please send your slip back asap if you are interested in your child attending during the first or last week of the summer holidays.

Nursery 30 hour Provision

As of September 2021, we hope to be able to offer 30 hour provision for your 3 and 4 year olds!

We can offer funded 30-hour provision for those parents entitled and also a flexible paid for service for those not eligible or who require additional hours.

Check your 30-hour eligibility via the website www.childcarechoices.gov.uk

Call us on 01642 483696 to register your interest or for more information.

Polite Reminder

For the safety of everyone, please can we remind parents and carers that we ask that face masks are worn on the Plaza when dropping off and collecting children.  We appreciate your support in this matter.

Times Tables Rockstars…

Year 6 – Mais and James

Year 5 – Max

Year 4 – Adam and Reiley

Year 3 – Connor and Lucas

B3A – Heidi

Spelling Shed Leader Board…

Please continue to stay safe and look after each other.  

Another busy week in the academy with children in Y1, 3, 4, and 5 working hard on their assessments this week. Y2 and Y6 have theirs next week. In Monday’s assembly, we looked at another of our Diamond Standards – Care – talking about how we can care for ourselves, our friends, our family and our community.  Later on in the week, Mr Long talked about Self-Discipline, as part of our Character Education, and everyone was interested to hear how he had got on with his exercises.

Support for Parents/Carers

YGAM is a website that provides the tools and information to build resilience, inform, educate and safeguard young people about the potential harm of gaming and gambling.  Follow the link below to find out about support for parents:

Parent Hub – Parents.Ygam

Another website that provides support is Get Safe Online which provide webinars about your child and online gaming.

Follow the link below for further information:

Gaming4Good Webinars – Get Safe Online

Trauma Informed Schools UK

This website is passionate about improving learning, mental health, and quality of life for children and young people. The following link provides support around dealing with Anxiety. 

Lunchtime Supervisor Opportunity

We have a vacancy for a lunchtime supervisor from September 2021.  Please see the attached recruitment pack/application form and share with anyone who you think would like to apply.

https://www.teesvalleyeducation.co.uk/careers/

After School Clubs

Multi-sports will continue for EYFS/KS1 children next week (3 – 4pm) for children who have booked a place.

Tuesday – Multi-Sports – Reception

Wednesday – Multi-Sports – Y1 & Y2

Thursday – Multi- Sports Y3

Summer Clubs

We are looking into providing Summer Clubs during the first and last weeks of the summer holidays.  A letter will come out on Monday for parents to express an interest in children attending any of the sessions.

Nursery 30 hour Provision

As of September 2021, we hope to be able to offer 30 hour provision for your 3 and 4 year olds!

We can offer funded 30-hour provision for those parents entitled and also a flexible paid for service for those not eligible or who require additional hours.

Check your 30-hour eligibility via the website www.childcarechoices.gov.uk

Childcare Choices | 30 Hours Free Childcare, Tax-Free Childcare and More | Help with Costs | GOV.UK

All about Government help with childcare costs, including 15 to 30 hours free childcare, Tax-Free Childcare, tax credits, Universal Credit, vouchers and support while you study

www.childcarechoices.gov.uk

Call us on 01642 483696 to register your interest or for more information.

Polite Reminder

For the safety of everyone, please can we remind parents and carers that we ask that face masks are worn on the Plaza when dropping off and collecting children.  We appreciate your support in this matter.

Times Tables Rockstars…

Year 6 – Mais and James

Year 5 – Max

Year 4 – Adam and Reiley

Year 3 – Connor and Lucas

B3A – Heidi

Spelling Shed Leader Board…