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.
My child enjoys attending Dormanstown and is happy at the Academy.
I am proud of my child and feel the Academy supports them to be the best they can be.
I feel involved in my child’s education.
Parent Evenings help me understand how my child is doing and what their next steps are.
I listen to my child and help them with their reading.
My child brings reading home every day.
My child feels safe at the Academy.
I feel confident that my child is well cared for in the Academy.
I am confident to speak to the Academy if I have any behaviour or safety concerns regarding my child.
Any incidents of poor behaviour are dealt with successfully.
Good behaviour is well rewarded.
I feel I could talk to a member of staff if I had any Safeguarding concerns about my own or another child.
I feel safe that the Academy are doing all they can to ensure the safety of staff and children.
I feel comfortable in speaking to my child’s teacher with any concerns.
I am made welcome by the office when I contact the Academy.
I am signed up to Class dojo and enjoy receiving updates about my child.
I use the following methods of communication to keep up to to date with Academy information.
I know who the leaders are within the Academy and they make time to speak to me and arrange an appointment if I wish to see them.
Academy Leaders are present in and around the Academy.
Concerns I raise are listened to.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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?
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.
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?
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.
New choices next week for Week 3.
A reminder to all parents we are a Nut Free Academy, please read below.
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:
Or hold:
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
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
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!
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?
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
All our links and flyers to help our families can now be found here. https://dormanstown.teesvalleyeducation.co.uk/parents/mental-health-well-being/
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