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.’
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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?
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.
Next week will, choices will be Week 3 with our Christmas lunch on Thursday.
A reminder to all parents we are a Nut Free Academy, please read below.
Citizens Advice comes to Dormanstown Primary Academy
Every Tuesday, from 3rd 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 bookings now open, scan the QR code to book your child’s places over the Christmas break.
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
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!
December Kindness has begun and there are lots of actions to take leading up to a wonderful and kind Christmas.
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.
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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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