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Big Walk & Wheel

Thank you for taking part in the #BigWalkandWheel!

All week families have been active walking, wheeling, scooting, or cycling to school. It has been a fun way to boost wellbeing for everyone and enjoy the sunny weather!

Classes have been competing against each other to record the most journeys.

We are pleased to announce:

1st - 4P with 108 journeys.

2nd - RR with 103 journeys.

3rd - 6NJ with 93 journeys.

In total, a massive 1161 active journeys this week have been added to the Big Walk & Wheel website by Dunalley.  Resulting in a top 100 finish for large schools in the south-west and top 450th spot nationally, out of 1169 schools.

We hope you will continue next week, but school won't be recording numbers.  For more information visit: bigwalkandwheel.org.uk

In partnership with @Schwalbetires

Thank you for your patience over the last few weeks as we change our management information systems.  We now have an important update to share with you.

Changing this system in school means that everyone (parents & teachers) will require new log-in details for Edulink One.

New log-in details will be sent out to everyone from 11am on Monday 23rd March.

Once you get your new log-in details, you can keep the same app but will be required to:

1. Click on your current Edulink One app icon

2. Do NOT open the app but click on the X by your name

3. Click on the + sign

4. Type Dunalley

5. Click NEXT

6. Log in with the new credentials when you receive them.

We hope that once you log in with your new details your experience will be very similar.

Regrettably one element that will be missing, is the ability to update your and your child's data.  For the time being, please email any changes to personal data, address, contact information or dietary & health needs to dunalley@dunalley.gloucs.sch.uk

Please bear with us whilst we continue to check data and iron out initial gremlins.

Year 6 recently embarked on a captivating journey to the STEAM Museum in Swindon, fully immersing themselves in their World War II learning by dressing up. Our young historians didn’t just observe history—they lived it. From the emotional re-enactment of an evacuation to experiencing the cramped reality of an air-raid shelter, the children gained a deeper understanding of life on the home front. They also discovered the pivotal role the Great Western Railway played in the war effort. As always, our students were a credit to the school; their enthusiasm and exemplary respect for the STEAM volunteers was brilliant. 

Year 3 visited the Corinium museum in Cirencester to help them learn more about the Romans. We had a brilliant time attending workshops, exploring the galleries and walking around the ancient amphitheatre.

After the Easter holidays, the cost of a school meal will increase slightly. We are pleased to have worked closely with Dolce Ltd, our school catering company, to keep prices as low as possible compared to many other schools.

From April, meal prices will be:

• School meals (Years 3–6): £2.65
• Nursery & Pre-school meals: £2.46
• Free School Meals: No charge (remains fully funded)

Thank you for your continued support.

The school hall looked absolutely beautiful thanks to our PTFA.
It was such a thoughtful way to celebrate Wonderful Women, and we are so grateful for all the time, care, and effort they put into making this event so special and unique to our school.

Just a little reminder of the lovely news we shared last week: Miss Underwood will be getting married during the Easter holidays! We know our whole school community will join us in wishing her a truly beautiful wedding day and sending heartfelt congratulations to her and her fiancé.

When we return after the break, she will be joining us as Mrs Buckley, and we can’t wait to celebrate this joyful new chapter with her.

When school returns after the Easter holiday on Monday 13th April, we will be launching our new school menu.
The full menu will be available on School Grid, where you can explore the options with your children as you place their meal orders.

Our wonderful PPPs have officially begun their roles as Play Ambassadors, and they are already making a fantastic impact during lunchtime! They are easily spotted on the playground in their bright green bibs, making them easy for other children to find whenever they need a helping hand or a friendly face.

Today, Mrs Byrne also presented them with their very own smart OPAL badges. We hope they wear them with pride as they continue to support positive, playful experiences for everyone.

We would like to remind our families about the Dunalley Pantry, which is available to support anyone who may be experiencing financial challenges. The pantry offers a variety of products, all free of charge, to help families in need.

For your convenience, the pantry is located in the main entrance area. You are very welcome to pop in and collect whatever you need. Bags are also available on the side of the pantry unit for you to use.

If you would like to donate items, you are welcome to place them directly on the shelves or hand them in at the school office.

Thank you for helping us support our school community!

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