Dormanstown Blog 25th June 2021

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.