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Dunalley News 22/10/26

We wish everyone a relaxing half term!

Celebrating Our Exceptional Learners!

This week, we had the pleasure of celebrating our Exceptional Learners in a special assembly!

At Dunalley, we encourage all our children to be ready, respectful and safe. Each half term, we recognise children who have gone above and beyond our everyday expectations, consistently showing wonderful attitudes towards learning and care for those around them.

Whether it's showing kindness to others, persevering when things are tricky, being a great friend or always trying their very best, these children are fantastic role models and help make Dunalley such a special place to learn and grow.

A huge well done to our Exceptional Learners this half term!

RB Ella, RS Ruby, 1TH Elsie, 1F Olivia, 2P Levi, 2SF Ainoras, 3P Evie, 3OF Lucy, 4B Maria, 4MW Olive, 5R Ane, 5H Anas, 6LJ Oscar, 6NJ Arthur

We are so proud of you all! Thank you for being such wonderful examples to others and for helping to make our school a happy, caring and positive place to be.  Congratulations, everyone!

 
IMPORTANT CANCELLATIONS - No Clubs or Lates

Due to important safeguarding training for all staff, After School Clubs and Lates will be cancelled on Wednesday 4th November 2026.

Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding.

Open Morning

We are delighted to invite families of September Starters 2027 to our Open Morning at 9:30am on 11/11/2026.  Families are warmly invited to come along and enjoy a presentation from the Headteacher, followed by a tour of the school led by our enthusiastic and knowledgeable pupils.  We look forward to welcoming families and showcasing all that Dunalley has to offer.

Please just turn up, you are not required to book.

 

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This Week's Highlights .. .. ..

Teacher / Family Meetings

Thank you to everyone that attended this week's Teacher / Family Meetings. We hope you found them informative and insightful with regard to your children's learning and progress.

Positive Play Partners

Mr Price had a meeting with the new Positive Play Partners today to discuss their role and thank them for their applications.

They discussed the importance of their role, their responsibilities and what they have already noticed in their first few weeks of the role.

This leadership opportunity is really important to making our play times positive experiences for all.

 

  • Thank you to everyone that attended this week's Teacher / Family Meetings
  • Positive Play Partner met to discuss their role

 

Let’s Get Talking!
Here is this week’s starting point for family discussion. Please take some time to share your ideas, listen to each other and explore different points of view. We hope you enjoy the conversation!

 

Learning This Week Across School .. .. ..

Year 5 Coil Pots

Year 5 have made clay coil pots inspired by the upcoming 'Maya' unit in history. We spent the day designing and creating the pots and will evaluate these to say what we think went well and what could be improved.

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  • Year 5 have made clay coil pots inspired by the upcoming 'Maya' unit in history.

 

Important Information for ALL .. .. ..

Flu Vaccinations

Everyone is required to complete the NHS form, even if you do not wish for your child(ren) to have the vaccination:

🌦️ Be ready for OPAL adventures every day! 🌈

As an OPAL School, we learn, explore and play outside in all weathers!

Please make sure your child comes to school with / has in school: 🥾 Wellington Boots 🧥 Waterproof Coat 👖 Waterproof Trousers (if possible) 🧤 Weather-appropriate clothing

💚 There is no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing and the children love being outside!

Lego Donation Request

Mrs Raybould is looking for donations of complete turn-taking games suitable for children aged 4-7, as well as any Lego that is no longer being used.

These resources will support children in developing executive functioning, memory, and social interaction skills.

Thank you for your kindness and support.

British Legion Poppy Appeal 2026

When someone serves, their family serves too. They face months apart, sudden relocations, and the worry that comes with loving someone in uniform. And when a crisis hits like injury, bereavement, or financial hardship, they need our support. We are here for serving personnel, veterans, and their families. For life. Your donation today means we can be there whenever they need us.

Poppies will be on sale from the school office after half-term.

  • Rec to Yr6 Flu Vaccinations take place on the 3rd & 4th November - ensure you have completed the consent form
  • Please ensure your child has weather appropriate clothing in school for OPAL 
  • Mrs Raybould is seeking donations of pre-loved lego
  • Poppies will be on sale from the school office after half-term.

 

Important Information for Rec, Yr1 & Yr2 .. .. ..

Reception Stay & Play

We are delighted to invite parents and carers of children in Reception, to our Stay and Play session.

2:30pm on 05/11/2026

 

  • Reception Stay and Play session 2:30pm on 05/11/2026

 

Important Information for Yr3, Yr4, Yr5 & Yr6 .. .. ..

Year 4 Swimming 

During the week of the 23rd November, Year 4 will be swimming on both Monday 23rd and Friday 27th for the final sessions of the Autumn term.

Year 6 Secondary School Application Deadline

Click on the calendar entry below for full details:

 

  • Year 4 will swim twice during the week of 23rd November
  • Year 6 secondary school application deadline is during half-term on the 31st October

 

Important Information for SEND Families .. .. ..

SEND Reform Updates from Gloucestershire Country Council

In the coming weeks, Gloucestershire County Council will be raising awareness of the SEND reforms through its SEND Families in Partnership newsletter and on its social media channels. The team will be sharing a different animation each week on GCC social media explaining some of the key changes and signposting to more detail on the Local Offer website: Glosfamilies Directory | Support for Families with SEND - Gloucestershire's Local Offer for Parent Carers

Stay up to date by following 'SEND Families in Partnership' on:
Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, You Tube , Next Door

To stay informed with news and updates about SEND reform and much more, you can subscribe to GCC's SEND Families in Partnership newsletter here.

  • SEND Reform Updates from GCC

 

PTFA News .. .. ..

Christmas Cards

All children should have brought home a sheet to create a Christmas card design that can be turned into festive cards and gifts for family and friends. Please return your child's completed bright and colourful design by Tuesday 3rd November to ensure it can be included in this year's order.  A proportion of the proceeds are donated to the PTFA.

  • Christmas Card designs to be returned to school by Tuesday 3rd November

 

Dates for your Diary

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