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Harvest Celebrations
There will be a Harvest Eucharist Service for KS2 pupils at 9am in the school hall. Parents/friends are very welcome to join us. KS1 will hold their Harvest celebration in the school hall from 2.30pm until 3.00pm and we would be delighted if you could join us. Please be seated by 2.25pm ready for the performance to start. Due to the number of children involved we will need to limit numbers to a maximum of 2 seats per child. Reception and Nursery (EYFS) will be celebrating their harvest on Tuesday 15th October in the school hall at 9am.
Much of the focus of harvest is around being thankful for all that we have, and also thinking about those who are less fortunate than ourselves. This year, we request that the children bring in donations for Sutton Foodbank, which helps local people in crisis. Below is a list of items that the foodbank is currently requesting. Please send your donation into school with your child on Monday 14th October.
Thank you for your support.
Italian Day
Italian Day
Italian Day at St Dunstan’s! On 3rd October, the school dinner menu took on an Italian vibe. Thank you to the catering team for providing a DELICIOUS meal as always.
As you are aware, from September children have been able to wear their PE kits to school on the days they are having PE.
No PE kits will be kept in school.
Reception Children: Plain white round neck t-shirt and navy shorts, black plimsolls or black trainers. Navy tracksuit bottoms can be worn in colder weather.
Year 1 – Year 6: School branded or unbranded blue polo shirt and navy shorts, black plimsolls or black trainers. Navy tracksuit bottoms can be worn in colder weather.
P.E.
P.E.
Important!!!
Year 6 Families
Year 6 Applying for Secondary School Applications to apply for a Secondary School place should be completed to your home local authority by 31st October 2024.
Information abouut this can be found on Sutton's website:
https://www.sutton.gov.uk/w/applying-to-transfer-to-secondary-school
Cheam Leisure Centre - Adopt a School
Cheam Leisure Centre have introduced an 'Adopt a School Scheme' where each month they ‘adopt’ a school and offer the staff, students and parents a range of benefits. We are very pleased to announce that this month - St Dunstan's have been adopted!
Within this scheme here is what they will be able to offer;
Children can use their swimming pool for the entire month.
Parents will receive a week of membership which includes access to the gym, pool, classes, sauna and steam room.
Parents will also be able to attend family swims (with their child).
Staff will receive a month of membership which includes access to our gym, pool, classes, sauna and steam room.
A drop box to put any enquiries about swimming lessons and or membership into.
You will see a banner on the main gates outside the school with the QR code. Scan the QR code and book the any of the above which is completely free of charge.
Good luck!
Smartphones
Smartphone-free childhood?
Smartphone-free childhood?
There's a lot of talk going on right now about a smartphone-free childhood. All of this makes things very difficult for parents who want clear information to make an informed decision.
Internet Matters have lots of clear information which should be useful for parents.
Parenting Courses
Small Change, Big Difference parent programme will now be taking place in November, you need to be able to attend all four of the sessions. If you booked on for the Sept course, your ticket will still be valid for these dates.
The course is about the following and is run by Adapt to Learn:
Our aim is to empower parents, supporting them to help their children by developing an in-depth understanding of autism. Taking a positive approach, we will explore, share and discuss practical strategies to help develop communication skills, pre-empt and manage behaviour and gain confidence and resilience.
Session 1 - Wednesday 6th November 7-8.30pm
Session 2 - Wednesday 13th November 7-8.30pm
Session 3 - Wednesday 20th November 7-8.30pm
Session 4 - Wednesday 27th November 7-8.30pm
To book visit Small Change, Big Difference learning course for parents Tickets, Wed 6 Nov 2024 at 19:00 | Eventbrite
There is also a new PDA course that will be running in November:
We still have a few places on our PDA Course
Thursday 14th November 7-8.30pm
To book visit https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pathological-demand-avoidance-pda-tickets-1006930755997?aff=oddtdtcreator
St Alban's Church Fair
St Alban’s would love you to join their family friendly Fair on Saturday 12th October between 10am to 1pm. There will be games, bottle Tombola, cakes and craft stalls. Everyone welcome. Free entry.
It will be at St Alban's Church.
Optimistic October
Newsletter Oct 2024.pdfLost Property
We have a large amount of lost property in school. If your child has mislaid any item of clothing, including shoes, please look in the lost property bin which is in the entrance to the school by Wednesday 9th October 2024.
Many thanks.
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