Latest News
Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.
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Weekly Update email, 29th September
Fri 29 Sep 2023News update: 29th September 2023
Mrs Keast Update
We are so pleased to be able to say that Mrs Keast’s treatment is progressing well and she is staying positive. The whole Old Dalby family sends her our love, we can’t wait to see you again.
Vision Champions
Congratulations to our new Vision Champions! We had a record number of children apply for the role this year, we are incredibly proud that so many children want to take a bigger part in school life. Unfortunately, we can only have 12, so our new Vision Champions are:
Jacob W, Ruby R, Jasper H-P, Isabelle J, Elizabeth H, Izzy G, Noah F, Ella W, Bethany D, Isaac M, Olivia R, Josh H
School Dinners
From Monday, school dinners will be provided by Coombs Catering Partnership. KS2 dinners will return to £2.45. The current menu options will not change until after half term, when a new 3-week menu will be introduced.
On Thursday, 5th October, there will be a special menu of chicken nuggets or cheese pizza, curly fries, corn on the cob and chocolate cake.
There will be gold stars stuck to the bottom of 2 plates – who ever gets a star, wins a prize!
There will be no change to how dinners are ordered or paid for.
Menus can be found here: Lunch Menus | Old Dalby Church of England Primary School (olddalbyschool.org.uk)
Parents’ Evenings – October 10th and 11th
These are now available to book on Arbor, please phone the school office if you encounter any problems.
Cross- Country – Saturday 7th October – Longfield
Please sign up on Arbor for this event.
The event should be completed by 11.30am.
Cross-Country Clinics
In preparation for the cross-country season, Clare Marlow, Melton & Belvoir Schools Cross Country, is running a clinic for children Years 3-9 at Longfield
4-5p.m. £2 per child on Monday 9th, Monday 23rd October and Monday 13th, 27th November. Please contact Mrs Bryan for more details.
Advance Notice – Residential trips this academic year
Beaumanor – 7th and 8th March 24 – Year 2
Caythorpe PGL – 15th – 17th May 24– Years 3 and 4
Whitby – 3rd-7th June 24 – Years 5 and 6
More details and costs for these to follow
Dates for your diary:
5th October – Census Day – Menu is Chicken Nuggets, Cheese Pizza, Curly Fries, Corn on the Cob followed by Chocolate Cake.
Monday 16th October to Friday 20th October – Half term holiday
27th October – Coffee morning for parents and the community. Proceeds to ‘Prevent Breast Cancer’ – more information to follow
17th November – Children in Need
24th November – Flu immunisations - consent required, information in email sent today
4th and 5th December – Morning performances of EYFS and KS1 Christmas Celebration at Old Dalby Village Hall(Puffin Class, Kingfisher Class and Year 2s from Nightingale Class). Exact times to be confirmed.
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Weekly Update 22nd September 2023
Fri 22 Sep 2023News update: 22nd September 2023
Parents’ Evenings – October 10th and 11th
These are now available to book on Arbor, please phone the school office.
PTA AGM - Wednesday, 27th September, 3:30pm
Come and find out more about what the PTA do and have been up to. Children are welcome to join after school club for the duration of the meeting. If you are planning to attend, please let the office know so we know how many adults and children to expect.
Cross- Country – Saturday 7th October – Longfield
Please sign up on Arbor for this event.
The event should be completed by 11.30am.
Cross-Country Clinics
In preparation for the cross-country season, Clare Marlow, Melton & Belvoir Schools Cross Country, is running a clinic for children Years 3-9 at Longfield
4-5p.m. £2 per child on Monday 9th, Monday 23rd October and Monday 13th, 27th November. Please contact Mrs Bryan for more details.
Advance Notice – Residential trips this academic year
Beaumanor – 7th and 8th March 24 – Year 2
Caythorpe PGL – 15th – 17th May 24– Years 3 and 4
Whitby – 3rd-7th June 24 – Years 5 and 6
More details and costs for these to follow
Dates for your diary:
5th October – Census Day – Menu is Chicken Nuggets, Cheese Pizza, Curly Fries, Corn on the Cob followed by Chocolate Cake.
Monday 16th October to Friday 20th October – Half term holiday
27th October – Coffee morning for parents and the community. Proceeds to ‘Prevent Breast Cancer’ – more information to follow
17th November – Children in Need
24th November – Flu immunisations - consent required, information in email sent today
Scouts and Beavers
Are you aged between 6 and 8 years old and love a bit of fun and adventure? Come and join the 1st Old Dalby Beaver Scouts on a Tuesday evening at the Scout Hut in Queensway, Old Dalby.
We can guarantee fun, friendship and adventure as well as building confidence and learning new skills.
For more information on how to join and to arrange your first free taster sessions, please email
mrsdisco@hotmail.co.uk or isofrain@aol.com
All sessions are risk assessed and compliant with current government guidelines for COVID-19.
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Weekly update 15th September 2023
Fri 15 Sep 2023News update: 15th September 2023
Harvest Festival Friday 22nd September at 9:45am in the Church.
We will be collecting non-perishable items to donate to Stonehouse in Melton. Please send into school from Wednesday onwards. Thank you.
Parents’ Evenings – October 10th and 11th
We are in the process of setting these up on Arbor. You will be able to book your appointments through Arbor from next Friday. Any problems with booking, please phone the school office.
School Dinners
We are really excited to say that from Monday, 2nd October our school dinners will be provided by Coombs Catering, not Leicestershire Food Services.
The menu will not change until half term, we will send the new one out nearer the time, as well as adding it to the website. Last term, the children were asked about meal ideas so they should be able to spot some of their ideas on their plates very soon!
We are looking forward to lots of themed menus and special prize days as well as good quality food for everyone. The price of a school dinner will return to £2.45 from 2nd October.
PTA AGM - Wednesday, 27th September, 3:30pm
Come and find out more about what the PTA do and have been up to. Children are welcome to join after school club for the duration of the meeting. If you are planning to attend, please let the office know so we know how many adults and children to expect.
Cross- Country – Saturday 7th October – Longfield
Please sign up on Arbor for this event.
Race Times:
10:00am - Y3/4 Girls
10:15am – Y3/4 Boys
10:30am – Y1/2 Fun Run
10:45am - Y5/6 Girls
11:00am - Y5/6 Boys
Race distances are as follows:
Year 5 and 6 – around 1 mile
Year 3 and 4 – under 1 mile
Fun run – approx. 1km
The event should be completed by 11.30am.
Dates for your diary:
5th October – Census Day – Menu is Chicken Nuggets, Cheese Pizza, Curly Fries, Corn on the Cob followed by Chocolate Cake.
24th November – Flu immunisations
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Weekly update 8th September 2023
Fri 08 Sep 2023News update: 8th September 2023
Congratulations to this year’s Prefects
Kingfisher Class: Amara and Max
Nightingale Class: Elliot and Frankie
Penguin Class: Ellen and Katie
Osprey Class: Millie and Nathaniel
Hummingbird Class: Zoe and Charlotte
Home-School Agreement
You can find this in the first few pages of the Partnership Books. Please have a read through with your child and sign the Parents’ section. Thank you.
Forest School
A huge thank you to Mr Yates and Ms Hawley for making our Forest School area safe for us all to use again.
If there is anyone who would be willing to offer an hour to help do some weeding, please let the office know and Mrs Alderson will be in touch to arrange a time for a team effort!
John Ferneley College Open Events for Years 5 and 6
Opening Evening – Wednesday 13th September 5-7 p.m.
Open Mornings - Monday 11th, Wednesday 13th and Friday 15th September 9.15 – 10.30 a.m. Please go to the school website to book a place.
Dates for your diary
September 22nd – Harvest Festival in Church – from Wednesday 20th we will be collecting non-perishable goods to donate to Storehouse in Melton
October 10th and 11th – Parents’ Evening 4-6.30 p.m.
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Weekly update 7th July 2023
Fri 07 Jul 2023Boxes
If you have any spare large boxes please could you bring them in to school for us.
Meals/After School Club Accounts
Please ensure that you pay any amounts owing for Meals and Breakfast/After School Club, by the end of term. Thank you.
Reading Raffle Winners: Class 1 Alfie, Class 2 Freddie, Class 3 Samuel, Class 4 Bella, Class 5 Gregory, Whole School Jude
Excellent attitude to learning Awards: Amelia, Elliott, William J, Scarlett, Josh N, Holly
Values Champions: Liberty, Daisy, Ralph, Edward B, Jake W, Henry, Jess, Amara, Kobus, Charlotte, Zoe, Toby R, Jacob W
Military questionnaire
https://forms.office.com/e/pBFBqnyMf1
Summer Raffle
The PTA would like to thank everyone that has supported us by buying our summer raffle tickets, for those that haven’t, it’s not too late! You can buy tickets up until 10am on Mon 10th July priced at £1 per ticket. If you can sell some to friends and family that would be great (raffle open to 18 yrs and over).
You can click the link below to buy online, or send money into school in an envelope labelled with your name, email address, phone number and number of tickets purchased.
We will pull the draw on Mon 10th July in the evening live on Facebook. Prizes will be available for collection Tues 11th - Thursday 13th July from the school office. Good luck!!
Please scan the QR code on posters on the school site or visit the PTA Facebook page or use https://forms.office.com/r/xmC66EFMtP
End of Year Disco – Wednesday, 12th July
EYFS, Year 1 and Year 2 – 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Years 3-6 – 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Here is the disco link for you https://forms.office.com/r/FaGMAZ7VtY
£2.50 entry includes free squash. £1.50 hot dogs. There will be a tuckshop, games, glitter tattoos available on the night.
Dates for the diary:
Friday, 7th July – End of year reports sent out
Monday, 10th July – Class swap afternoon
Thursday, 13th July – last day of term, leavers assembly start at 2pm – parents can arrive from 1.45pm
Tuesday 29th August – return to school, start of Autumn Term
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Weekly update, 23rd June
Fri 23 Jun 2023Rags to Riches 29th June
Please help us fundraise by bringing in your old clothes, shoes, jewellery and accessories belts and handbags in the bags sent home. Bags should be brought in by Thursday 29th June. Items should all be in a reusable clean and dry condition. Money is raised by weight, so the more you bring in, the more money we receive. Thank you for your support.
Air Up Water Bottles
We have had a lot of Air Up water bottles coming in to school recently. I know these can be very expensive, please be aware that school can not accept liability for breakages and loss whilst they are at school. Water bottles can very easily be broken or lost in the school day, I would advise against sending in expensive ones.
Summer Raffle
Tickets will be on sale from today, 23rd June until Mon 10th July in the school office or online via:
https://forms.office.com/r/xmC66EFMtP
We are busy collecting prizes at the moment, any donations would be most welcome.
School Uniform
Do you have any good condition uniform that your child has outgrown? We would welcome donations into school by Weds 28th June so that we can hold a preloved uniform sale on Friday 30th June
AGM: Weds 27th Sept 3.30pm, more details to follow.
Belvoir Cricket Trips – KS2, KS1 (including EYFS)
For these trips, please send children in PE kit, plenty to drink and a packed lunch. They will be outside all day.
Please remember to consent on Arbor.
Ofsted
I am happy to be able to say that we have retained our “Good” grade following our visit last month. The report will be available on the Ofsted website from Thursday, 29th June: Old Dalby Church of England Primary School - Open - Find an Inspection Report - Ofsted
Dates for the diary:
Wednesday, 28th June – KS2 trip to Belvoir Cricket Activity Day
Thursday, 29th June – Rags to Riches – clothing collection
Wednesday, 5th July – KS1 trip to Belvoir Cricket Club Activity Day
Wednesday, 5th July and Thursday, 6th July – KS2 Performance
Thursday, 13th July – last day of term, leavers assembly start at 2pm
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Weekly update, 16th June
Fri 16 Jun 2023After School Club – Thursday 13th July
There will be no After School Club on this date, the last day of term.Summer fair news - the pta are delighted to announce the final figure for profit at the summer fair was a massive £2558.69! A massive thank you to everyone that helped, donated & spent their money on the day. We look forward to next year!
Film night tonight ‘The Bad Guys’ (PG), it’s not too late to come along, we have a few spaces left, £4 entry on the door, doors open 6.15pm, film starts 6.30pm, pick up approx 8.30pm - that’s enough time for a sneaky trip to the Crown on a lovely summer evening😉
Summer Raffle
Watch this space for details of our summer raffle - tickets will be on sale from Friday 23rd June until Mon 10th July, we are busy collecting prizes at the moment, any donations would be most welcome for this.
School Uniform
Do you have any good condition uniform that your child has outgrown? We would welcome donations into school by Weds 28th June so that we can hold a preloved uniform sale on Friday 30th June.
AGM Weds 27th Sept 3.30pm, more details to follow.
Rags to Riches
We will be collecting old clothes, shoes, jewellery and accessories belts and handbags Date to bring in to school is Thursday 29th June.
Dates for the diary:
Thursday 22nd June School Disco KS1 5.30pm - 6.30pm & KS2 6.45pm - 7.45pm. £2.50 entry
Wednesday, 28th June – KS2 trip to Belvoir Cricket Activity Day
Thursday, 29th June – Rags to Riches – clothing collection
Wednesday, 5th July – KS1 trip to Belvoir Cricket Club Activity Day
Wednesday, 5th July and Thursday, 6th July – KS2 Performance
Thursday, 13th July – last day of term
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Weekly update 9th June 2023
Fri 09 Jun 2023This week’s headlines:
Platinum School Games Award
We are so proud to have achieved the Platinum School Games Award. This is the culmination of several years of hard work by staff and pupils and especially the commitment of Mrs Bryan to PE and physical activity within school. Thank you to everyone who has supported us in making this possible – whether you have provided transport, supported at events or encouraged your child to be active!
Expansion Update
The building work has begun and we are currently finalising the plans for next year including classes, staffing etc. As soon as this is all confirmed I’ll be able to let you know exactly how school will be organised for the next academic year.
Exactly which class children are in will be announced, as usual, with the end of year reports which will be out on Friday, 7th July.
We are appealing for any packing boxes that are going begging! If you have any boxes we could use to pack up classrooms, please drop them into reception – we have a lot of rearranging to do!
Film Night – Friday 16th June
Doors open at 6:15pm for a 6:30pm start.
Tickets £3 in advance – book here (after 4pm today until 4pm Thursday, 15th June): https://forms.office.com/r/KhMsj2h2Tm or £4 on the night. Ticket price includes popcorn. Breaded chicken chunks can be ordered in advance for £2.50.
Approximate collection time, 8:30pm (time to go to The Crown for drink!)
PE
Children will be using the school field for their breaks, lunchtimes, PE sessions and after school club sports.
Please ensure that they have footwear suitable for grass, and that they have a hat, suncream applied and a drink, especially on their PE days. A number of children have told us that they suffer with hayfever. If this is the case can you please make sure they take any necessary medication in the mornings.
After school club sports this term are:
Monday - Volleyball
Tuesday - Athletics
Wednesday - Badminton
Thursday - Rounders
Friday - Football
As children are on the field rather than the playground, staff will not be able to see parents who arrive early for the 4.30 collection. Children will be back in the hall by 4.30. If you arrive earlier and need to collect your child earlier, then please buzz on the gate for the office.
PE days remain the same:
Monday - Class 3
Tuesday - Class 2
Wednesday - Class 1
Thursday - Class 4
Friday - Class 5
We do however have a few changes as we have several sports tournaments and days out this term. These are as follows
w/c 5 June - Class 2 will have PE on Friday
w/c 12 June - Class 5 will have PE on Wednesday
w/c 19 June - Class 3 will have PE on Wednesday
w/c 26 June - Class 1 will have PE on Monday
w/c 3 July - Class 1 will have PE on Monday
w/c 10 July - Class 5 will have PE on Monday
Rags to Riches
We will be collecting old clothes, shoes, jewellery and accessories belts and handbags. Bags should be coming home today. Date to bring in to school is Thursday 29th June.
Dates for the diary:
Wednesday, 28th June – KS2 trip to Belvoir Cricket Activity Day
Thursday, 29th June – Rags to Riches – clothing collection
Wednesday, 5th July – KS1 trip to Belvoir Cricket Club Activity Day
Wednesday, 5th July and Thursday, 6th July – KS2 Performance
Thursday, 13th July – last day of term
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Weekly update 26th May
Fri 26 May 2023This week’s headlines:
Meal and Club payments
Can we please remind you that before and after school club sessions should be paid for at time of booking, and that meals should be paid for in the week that they are taken. Please ensure that any outstanding balances from this term are settled before we come back.
Sports Day
Congratulations to Willow House who were the winners today.
Summer Fair
Thank you to everyone who supported the Summer Fair this year. We will update you with the amount raised after half term.
Photos
A reminder that any monies should be paid to the school office by Tuesday 6th June in the envelope provided or online directly to the company.
Winners - Reading Raffle
Class 1 Lucas
Class 2 Ellie-Mae
Class 3 Oscar
Class 4 Charlotte
Class 5 Grace
PE lessons
Now the weather is warmer, please remember to send your child with a hat and water, particularly when they have PE lessons. Thankyou.
Rags to Riches
We will be collecting old clothes, shoes, jewellery and accessories belts and handbags. We will send collection bags home after half term. Date to bring in to school is Thursday 29th June.
Dates for the diary:
Monday, 29th May – Friday, 2nd June – Half Term
Wednesday, 28th June – KS2 trip to Belvoir Cricket Activity Day
Thursday 29th June – Rags to Riches – clothing collection
Wednesday, 5th July – KS1 trip to Belvoir Cricket Club Activity Day
Wednesday 5th July and Thursday, 6th July – KS2 Performance
Thursday 13th July – last day of term
Have a lovely half term holiday
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Weekly update, 19th May
Fri 19 May 2023Good afternoon,
This week’s headlines:
Ofsted Visit
Thank you to everyone who has offered words of support this week, completed the online survey or spoke with one of the inspectors. Whilst I cannot yet share the outcome (we have to wait for the written report to be published), I can say a huge thank you for your positivity and encouragement – it has been felt by everyone in school this week and shown, yet again, what a wonderful community we are a part of.
The children really did “let their light shine”, they did us all incredibly proud.
Summer Fair – Sunday, 21st May
We’re looking forward to celebrating our Summer Fair this Sunday, keep your fingers crossed for good weather!
Thank you to everyone who has donated prizes, jars, time and everything else needed to make this happen.
Hopefully we will see lots of you there.
Sports Day 2023 – 26th May, weather permitting!
We are feeling very hopeful for next Friday. Events will start at 2pm.
School Photographs
Please return any photograph orders to the School Office by Monday, 5th June.
Building work
Our building work is scheduled to start in half term, so the playground will look very different when we come back after our break. The start and end of the day routines should not be affected, but please be aware that the playground is going to be partially fenced off as building work is underway.
I am not sure yet whether the side gate from the footpath to the cricket field will be accessible, please be aware that this may be closed at some point. We will confirm this as soon as possible.
Dates for the diary:
Sunday, 21st May – Summer Fair
Friday, 26th May – Sports Day, 2pm
Monday, 29th May – Friday, 2nd June – Half Term
Wednesday, 28th June – KS2 trip to Belvoir Cricket Activity Day
Wednesday, 5th July – KS1 trip to Belvoir Cricket Club Activity Day
Wednesday 5th July and Thursday, 6th July – KS2 Performance