Dormanstown Blog – 28th May 2021

We looked at one of the values on our school logo – Inspiration – during our Monday assembly this week and continued our Character Education work on Determination.

Half Term

We hope everyone has a well-deserved half term holiday after what has been a busy and productive few weeks in school. We look forward to welcoming the children back on Monday 7^th June.

Holiday Food Vouchers

For those entitled to income based Free School Meals, vouchers for the half term break were issued on Tuesday 25th May. The vouchers have been funded by the Department for Work and Pensions.

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.

HeadStart Newsletter

Follow the link to the fortnightly HeadStart newsletter which shares pupil’s work, training opportunities and some half term relaxation techniques.

https://wke.lt/w/s/N72Kbz

Action for Happiness Calendar

This month’s theme is all about finding the joy in life, even when things are difficult. 

Community Information

AWESOME Attendance

This week we had another class celebrating AWESOME attendance! Well done to B3A for completing their attendance chart! They were rewarded with pizza and a movie afternoon!

Currently whole school attendance is 95.9% – we would really like to get that above 96%. Let’s see if we can all pull together and get that done next half term!

Times Tables Rockstars…

Year 6 – Reece and Alfie

Year 5 – Max and Josie

Year 4 – Reiley and Kenton

Year 3 – Leo and Ollly

Year 2 – Paige

B3A – Albie and Joseph

B2H – Alexis

Please continue to stay safe and look after each other.