Latest News
Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.
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Weekly Update, 25th November
Fri 25 Nov 2022There will be no afterschool club on the last day of term – Wednesday, 21st December.
KS2 Prestwold Hall Cross Country – Saturday, 26th November
This is the last cross country event at Prestwold Hall this year. Please sign up on Arbor to let Mrs Bryan know who to look out for.
Christmas warm up concert – Friday, 2nd December, 6:30pm
We are hosting the village Christmas Warm Up Concert this year. This is great event to start getting in the Christmas spirit. School will be performing as will the Scouts, Old Dalby Singers and members of the Church community.
Children in years 3, 4, 5 and 6 have been practising a variety of Christmas songs in preparation. If you can bring your child along, please sign them up on Arbor. An email with full details was sent on 24th November.
There is no charge for tickets and the PTA will be running a bar after the concert.
Santa Dash – Friday, 9th December
On the afternoon of Friday, 9th December, the whole school is going to take part in a national fun-filled, Christmas orienteering challenge. Santa hats are optional!
Christmas Jumper Day - Friday, 16th December
Non-uniform day, wear festive jumpers and tops if you have them, otherwise, anything comfy!
No charge, it’s just for fun.
Carol Singing at Hunters’ Lodge – 10am, Monday, 19th December
The whole school will be heading up to Hunters’ Lodge to entertain the residents with some Christmas carols and festive songs.
Christmas Church Service – 9:45am, Tuesday, 20th December
We will be going to Church in the morning of 20th December, to celebrate the arrival of Christmas with Rev’d Jamie.
Everyone is welcome to come along and join us
Christmas Dinner - Tuesday, 20th December
We’ll all be enjoying Christmas dinner on Tuesday, 20th December – please see the menu attached. There is no need to book in advance.
Sports Club, 3rd- 6th January
Thank you to those who replied to our survey about a sports club in January. We have had a lot of interest so we will be going ahead with this. Please see the attached information about how to book etc. This is completely independent of school, they will handle all of the booking and queries etc through their own webpage: https://sportscoolleicester.schoolipal.co.uk
An email was sent earlier this week with instructions for how to book a place.
Boogie Woogie Nativity
Performances will be at 2pm on Tuesday, 6th December and 10am on Wednesday, 7th December. Tickets are now available through Arbor, an email was sent on 23rd November with booking instructions.
Please note that our last day of term is Wednesday, 21st December which is later than some local schools. The children will return to school on Monday, 9th January.
Upcoming sports events to look out for on Arbor:
Saturday, 26th November – Prestwold Cross Country
Monday, 28th November – Year 5/6 Basketball
Wednesday, 7th December – KS2 Sports Hall Athletics
Dates for the diary
Friday, 2nd December – Christmas Warm Up Concert, in school, 6:30pm
Tuesday, 6th December – 2pm KS1 Nativity performance
Wednesday, 7th December – 10am KS1 Nativity Performance
Friday, 9th December – Santa Dash in school
Friday, 16th December – Christmas Jumper Day
Monday, 19th December – 10 am Whole school carol singing at Hunters’ Lodge
Tuesday, 20th December – 9:45am Christmas Service in church, everyone welcome
Tuesday, 20th December – Christmas Dinner
Tuesday, 20th December - Christmas discos KS1 5.30pm / KS2 6.45pm
Wednesday, 21st December – Last day of term. NO AFTERSCHOOL CLUB.
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Weekly Update, 18th November
Fri 18 Nov 2022Thank you!
Thank you so much to everyone who organised, ran and shopped last night! Our PTA Christmas shopping evening was a huge success, there was a wonderful atmosphere and so much support. It was wonderful to see so many people coming out to support the PTA and do some shopping!
We have an unclaimed raffle prize… Do you know Fiona, the owner of ticket 142? If you do, please ask them to get in touch, we have some perfume for them.
Santa Dash – Friday, 9th December
On the afternoon of Friday, 9th December, the whole school is going to take part in a fun-filled, Christmas orienteering challenge. Santa hats are optional!
Christmas Church Service - Tuesday, 20th December
We will be going to Church in the morning of 20th December, to celebrate the arrival of Christmas with Rev’d Jamie.
Everyone is welcome to come along and join us
Christmas Dinner - Tuesday, 20th December
We’ll all be enjoying Christmas dinner on Tuesday, 20th December. There is no need to book in advance.
Sports Team Selection
Mrs Bryan is doing her very best to be fair and to make sure that every child has an opportunity to participate in sporting events. In line with our ethos, we are prioritising participation. We have a full calendar of events for this school year and have planned ahead to ensure participation is fair over the year. If your child has attended fewer events than others this term, they will be on the list for some later in the year.
Please do not make contact with Mrs Bryan about this outside of school, this is not fair to her.
Scholastic Book Fair
Thank you to everyone who supported the book fair in school this year, I hope you found some bargains. As a result of your generosity, school has earned £426.34 to spend on books from Scholastic – thank you!
Rags to Riches, Old Clothes Collection
Thank you to everyone who contributed to the clothes collection, altogether we raised £83.08.
Sports Club, 3rd- 6th January
Thank you to those who replied to our survey about a sports club in January. We have had a lot of interest so we will be going ahead with this. Please see the attached information about how to book etc. This is completely independent of school, they will handle all of the booking and queries etc through their own webpage: https://sportscoolleicester.schoolipal.co.uk
An email was sent earlier this week with instructions for how to book a place.
Boogie Woogie Nativity
Performances will be at 2pm on Tuesday, 6th December and 10am on Wednesday, 7th December. There will be no cost for tickets. Information about how to book tickets for the KS1 performances will come out soon.
Please note that our last day of term is Wednesday, 21st December which is later than some local schools. The children will return to school on Monday, 9th January.
Upcoming sports events to look out for on Arbor:
Wednesday, 23rd November – Wheelchair Roadshow
Monday, 21st November – Year 5/6 Basketball – CHANGE OF DATE
Saturday, 26th November – Prestwold Cross Country
Wednesday, 7th December – KS2 Sports Hall Athletics
Dates for the diary
Tuesday, 6th December – 2pm KS1 Nativity performance
Wednesday, 7th December – 10am KS1 Nativity Performance
Friday, 9th December – Santa Dash in school
Tuesday 20th December - Christmas discos KS1 5.30pm / KS2 6.45pm
Have a lovely weekend,
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Weekly Update, 11th November 2022
Fri 11 Nov 2022Please note that our last day of term is Wednesday, 21st December which is later than some local schools. The children will return to school on Monday, 9th January.
Mince pies – can you help?
We are asking for donations of mince pies to be sold at the Christmas Shopping Evening next Thursday, 17th November. If you are able to help, please send them in to school by the end of Tuesday – thank you!
Christmas Shopping Evening – Thursday, 17th November, doors open at 7pm
We have some lovely stalls lined up ...silverlincsdesigns jewellery, Flossie & Fred, Body Shop, Happy Bunny Candles, Smartsy Glass to name but a few. Please save the date and bring your friends and family along, entry is free.
Scholastic Book Fair
There are still plenty of books available if you would like to get some early Christmas presents! Children will have time to visit during the school day but parents are very welcome at the end of the day too, you can pay by cash, cheque or through Arbor, by topping up School Shop.
Monday is the last day to purchase books.
Rags to Riches, Old Clothes Collection – Monday, 14th November
On Monday, 14th November we will be collecting old clothes to raise funds for school. Bags should have come home last week, please send them back in to school on Monday morning.
Children In Need – Friday, 18th November
To raise awareness for Children In Need, our Prefects have asked that everyone come to school in pyjamas next Friday. We shall spend the morning in classes and then have a whole school film afternoon.
We will be collecting voluntary donations for Children In Need.
Class 5 will have PE in the morning, so will need shorts and t-shirts, they can bring their pyjamas to change into afterwards!
Sports Club, 3rd- 6th January
Thank you to those who replied to our survey about a sports club in January. We have had a lot of interest so we will be going ahead with this. Please see the attached information about how to book etc. This is completely independent of school, they will handle all of the booking and queries etc through their own webpage: https://sportscoolleicester.schoolipal.co.uk
Winter Support Survey
Thank you to those who completed our Winter Support survey. I shall pass on your feedback and we’ll let you know what we can arrange, as soon as we can.
Boogie Woogie Nativity
Information about how to book tickets for the KS1 performances will come out soon. Performances will be at 2pm on Tuesday, 6th December and 10am on Wednesday, 7th December. There will be no cost for tickets.
PTA Children’s Christmas Fair – CANCELLED
This event has been cancelled this year as we are all very conscious of the current financial climate and don’t wish to add any more financial pressures.
After School Club Bookings
Please make sure you book your child(ren) into before or after school club using Arbor, or by contacting the Office, at least 24 hours in advance to help us make sure there is capacity, correct staffing and enough food!
We do understand there might be emergencies where you need to contact us on the day but otherwise please give as much notice as possible.
Upcoming sports events to look out for on Arbor:
Monday, 21st November – Year 5/6 Basketball
Wednesday, 23rd November – Wheelchair Roadshow
Wednesday, 7th December – KS2 Sports Hall Athletics
Dates for the diary
Thursday 17th Nov - Christmas shopping night (school hall) doors open 7pm
Tuesday, 6th December – 2pm KS1 Nativity performance
Wednesday, 7th December – 10am KS1 Nativity Performance
Tuesday 20th December - Christmas discos KS1 5.30pm / KS2 6.45pm
Have a lovely weekend,
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Weekly Update, 4th November
Fri 04 Nov 2022Please note that our last day of term is Wednesday, 21st December which is later than some local schools. The children will return to school on Monday, 9th January.
After School Club Bookings
Please make sure you book your child(ren) into before or after school club using Arbor, or by contacting the Office, at least 24 hours in advance to help us make sure there is capacity, correct staffing and enough food!
We do understand there might be emergencies where you need to contact us on the day but otherwise please give as much notice as possible.
Scholastic Book Fair
We will be hosting a book fair in school from 8th – 15th of November. Classes will have time to visit during the day and parents are welcome to pop in at the end of school.
Archery and Frisbee Day – Monday, 7th November
Class 1 will be having a go at frisbee on Monday, whilst Classes 2 upwards will all be trying their hand at archery. This does not affect any PE sessions and PE kit is not required unless it is the class’s normal PE day.
Key Stage 2, Virtual School Games – Thursday, 10th November
All children in years 3, 4, 5, and 6 will need to be in PE kit on Thursday, 10th November as they will be taking part in a virtual School Games athletics event. They will complete a variety of challenges, submit their scores and see how we do against other schools in the area.
Rags to Riches, Old Clothes Collection – Monday, 14th November
On Monday, 14th November we will be collecting old clothes to raise funds for school. Bags should have come home this week, please send them back in to school on the 14th (please not before!).
Winter Support Offer
I have been approached by some local residents who would like to offer financial support through the winter months to ease the burden on all families, as the cost of living continues to increase. We have agreed three potential ways this could be done, to help us make the best of this offer, please take a moment to answer the survey here:
https://forms.office.com/r/yzgDPf188K
Any help will be offered to everyone, there will be no need to apply or request it.
Survey responses will be anonymous.
Christmas Shopping Evening – Thursday, 17th November, doors open at 7pm
Plans are well under way for our festive shopping night. We have some lovely stalls lined up ...silverlincsdesigns jewellery, Flossie & Fred, Body Shop, Happy Bunny Candles, Smartsy Glass to name but a few. Please save the date and bring your friends and family along, entry is free.
Upcoming sports events to look out for on Arbor:
Wednesday, 9th November – Year 5/6 Dodgeball
Monday, 21st November – Year 5/6 Basketball
Wednesday, 23rd November – Wheelchair Roadshow
Wednesday, 7th December – KS2 Sports Hall Athletics
We are doing our best to minimise the times we need to ask for help with transport – thank you for your ongoing support with this.
Unfortunately, a sport trip often results in class PE days changing – look out for emails with details of swaps. We do know this must be frustrating at times, we do try to keep the disruption down to a minimum.
Dates for the diary
Thursday 17th Nov - Christmas shopping night (school hall) doors open 7pm
Tuesday, 6th December – 2pm KS1 Nativity performance
Wednesday, 7th December – 10am KS1 Nativity Performance
Tuesday 20th December - Christmas discos KS1 5.30pm / KS2 6.45pm
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Weekly Update, 28th October
Fri 04 Nov 2022This week’s headlines:
Reception and Key Stage 1 Nativity
We are looking forward to welcoming back an audience for our performance of “Boogie Woogie Nativity”.
Dates and times:
Tuesday, 6th December at 2pm
Wednesday, 7th December at 10am
Details of how to book your tickets will follow in the coming weeks.
Winter Support
I have been approached by some local residents who would like to offer financial support through the winter months to ease the burden on all families, as the cost of living continues to increase. We have agreed three potential ways this could be done, to help us make the best of this offer, please take a moment to answer the survey here:
https://forms.office.com/r/yzgDPf188K
Any help will be offered to everyone, there will be no need to apply or request it.
Survey responses will be anonymous.
Christmas Holiday Dates
Please note that our last day of term is Wednesday, 21st December which is later than some local schools. The children will return to school on Monday, 9th January.
Melton & Belvoir 2km Challenge
We won! Every child took part in the challenge during their PE lessons in the first half of term. They ran 2km in their first lesson and then spent time in the lessons following this to learn about pace, stamina and running technique. Every child then ran the 2km again and any improvements in their times scored points. The whole school’s results were totalled and we won out of the four schools who took part. Well done, everyone!
Rags to Riches, Old Clothes Collection
On Monday, 14th November we will be collecting old clothes to raise funds for school. Bags will be sent out next week to be brought back in to school on the 14th (please not before!).
Rotary Club – Shoe Box Appeal
Thank you to everyone who donated items for our collection. We have beaten our target of filling 20 boxes – wow!
Christmas Shopping Evening – Thursday, 17th November, doors open at 7pm
Plans are well under way for our festive shopping night. We have some lovely stalls lined up ...silverlincsdesigns jewellery, Flossie & Fred, Body Shop, Happy Bunny Candles, Smartsy Glass to name but a few. Please save the date and bring your friends and family along, entry is free.
Term Time Holidays
We are seeing an increase in the number of days children are missing due to holidays being taken in term time, whether it is a week at a time or a day or two, missing school does have an impact on your child’s learning and progress, as well as having social implications for them. It also sets the wrong example to the children about school attendance.
The law on school attendance states that it is the legal duty of parents that their child attends school every day that it is open, except in a small number of allowable circumstances such as being too ill to attend or with permission given by school in advance of the absence.
Please do make sure that your child attends school every day that they are legally entitled to. Our attendance policy is available on our website and does explain under what circumstances we can legally authorise an absence and the penalties that can be incurred by unauthorised absence.
Late/Absence Procedures | Old Dalby Church of England Primary School (olddalbyschool.org.uk)
Upcoming sports events to look out for on Arbor:
Saturday, 29th October – KS2 Cross Country at Prestwold Hall
Monday, 31st October – Year 3/4 boys football
Wednesday, 9th November – Year 5/6 Dodgeball
Monday, 21st November – Year 5/6 Basketball
Wednesday, 23rd November – Wheelchair Roadshow
Wednesday, 7th December – KS2 Sports Hall Athletics
Unfortunately, a sport trip often results in Class PE days changing – look out for emails with details of swaps. We do know this must be frustrating at times, we do try to keep the disruption down to a minimum.
Dates for the diary
Thursday 17th Nov - Christmas shopping night (school hall) doors open 7pm
Wednesday 30th November – Children’s Christmas fair 2pm start
Tuesday, 6th December – 2pm KS1 Nativity performance
Wednesday, 7th December – 10am KS1 Nativity Performance
Tuesday 20th December - Christmas discos KS1 5.30pm / KS2 6.45pm