The Dingle Newsletter
Volume 4 Issue 6
~~School Finishing Times~~
A request was received by the Governing Body to consider the School's
finishing times so that the 15 minutes between the end of the school day for
the Infants and Juniors could be reduced. The Governors were concerned that
reducing the time below 15 minutes would result in increased congestion around
the local area and so did a vehicle count to see how many more cars would need
to be accommodated into the local area. Their findings highlighted the
following:
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A significant number of more cars belonging to Junior parents would have
to fit into the local streets and therefore the congestion would become an
even greater problem, which is already considered a risk to the children of
the school.
There is considerable space in the car park at the cricket club which
parents are not using.
Cars continue to park illegally seemingly without regard for the safety of
the children and others, particularly those parking right at or too near to a
junction.
That parents start to park from 2:15pm so that they can be as close as
possible to the school and once parked, move their car further towards the
school as spaces become available.
Consideration was also given to those parents who have work commitments that
fit around our current opening and closing times. Consequently the decision was
made that due primarily to parking issues, we are not going to change the
finishing times of the school day. However, we will continue allowing siblings of
Infant children to leave school at 2:15pm in exceptionally cold or wet weather.
Should anyone wish to comment, please write to The Governing Body via the Chair,
Mrs J Griffith.
~~Free School Meals~~
Many people do not realise that they could be eligible for claiming free school
meals. You could be if you or your partner receives one of the following:
 Income Support
 Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
 Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
 Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
 The Guarantee element of State Pension Credit
 Child Tax Credit, provided you are not entitled to Working Tax Credit
and have an annual income that does not exceed £16,040
Ring 0300 123 5012
or visit www.cheshireeast.gov.uk
to find out more.
At The Dingle School we use a cashless system that ensures that no-one
on free school meals is recognised
~~DHSA Meeting~~
Thank you to those who attended the DHSA meeting on Thursday 3rd February.
Can we just stress to you all that everyone is invited to attend these meetings
and your support means a lot to us. Our intentions this year are to concentrate
on fundraising for playground developments.
~~New school Notice board~~
As you may have noticed we have a new notice board on the KS1 playground.
This will be used for the announcement of forthcoming events and general
information.
~~Year 5 Residential Trip to Pensarn~~
Please can you ensure that the total of £247.00 is paid in full by the due date
MONDAY 28TH FEBRUARY. If you need to know your outstanding balance or
have any concerns regarding payment please contact the office.
~~ South Cheshire CLASP~~
South Cheshire CLASP is a registered charity. We offer a range of help and
support to all single parent families who may be divorced, separated, bereaved,
teenage parents or victims of domestic abuse.
Our services include, 3 weekly drop in sessions (2 at our base in the Ludford
Centre, Crewe and 1 at the Childrens Centre in Nantwich),
One- to-one councelling
Telephone and e-mail support
After school drop in for 11-18 year olds
During term time our drop-ins include a training course, these courses are
usually 5 to 6 weeks long.
I will be running the following courses over the next 12 months;
Parenting (various age related programmes)
Health and Well Being
Anger Management
Money Matters
Building Self Esteem
First Aid
Assertiveness
Computer Skills
Summer and Christmas Cookery
Life Skills (DIY and Sewing)
During school holidays we provide childrens activities for primary school age
children. This enables our service users to continue to meet together and
access support.
You would be most welcome to visit. Our drop in sessions at The Ludford Centre
are open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 til 12.30
~~Dingle Judo Report~~
One of The Judo teams rising stars David Byford of year 4 was crowned Local
Junior Judo Champion 2010 at the annual Victoria & Shavington Judo Awards
held before Christmas. David fought at 4 events throughout the last year,
winning all of his matches to earn a total of 39 points. This left him top of a
judo league of no less than 85 players. Well done David keep up the enthusiasm.
Other awards presented on the night were;
Boys League 2nd place George Lowe
Girls League 2nd place Louise Elleray
Best Judo Throw 2010 Louise Elleray
Best Contest 2010
Harrison Wright v George Lowe.
BRILLIANT!
Just before Christmas a few of The Dingle Judo team turned out for a
Tachiwaza Competition, this was a full on throw and pin event. The Dingle
entered 9 players with everybody performing really well scooping 1 gold, 2 silver
and 6 bronze medals. Ben Short had a good night winning best throw and best
contest awards.
Medal Winners;
GOLD
Ben Short
SILVER
Ben Short & David Byford
BRONZE
Will Dale, Melanie Raeburn, Cameron McGlincy, Max Leech
Theo Nash & Kieran Bennett.
WELL DONE!
Congratulations to those who achieved in house awards for 2010 who were;
Rowena Jones
Best Judo Member 2010
Louise Elleray
Best Judo Player
Luke Cronin
Most Improved Player
Marlie Farr
Best Newcomer
If any children are interested in trying Judo sessions, the club runs on Monday
evening 3.30pm until 4.30pm in the school hall.
~~Class Assemblies 9.10am~~
Miss Trickett
Miss O’Pray
Miss Platt
Miss Young
Friday 18th March
Friday 1st April
Friday 8th April
Friday 15th April
~~Parent Lunches- 11.55am~~
Wednesday 9th March
Wednesday 23rd March
Wednesday 30th March
Wednesday 6th April
Wednesday 25th May
Miss Parry
Miss O’Pray
Mrs Hayes / Mrs Hughes
Mr Bennett
Mr Whelan / Mrs Peever
~~Dates for your Diary~~
March
Wednesday 2nd March
Thursday 3rd March
Thursday 17th March
Tuesday 22nd March
Friday 25th March
Year 6 trip to Manchester Art Gallery
World Book day
Scholastic Book Fair
Fundraising Pub Quiz @ The Hollybush 8.00pm
Year 5 trip Imperial War Museum
Wear Something Bright Turn
Off The Lights- Awareness Day
Pensarn Meeting
6.30pm
Year 2 trip Reaseheath College
Inset day
April
Thursday 14th April
Easter fair
Thursday 10th March
Friday 11th March
May
Monday 9th May
Wednesday 18th May
Thursday 19th May
Monday 23rd May
6.30pm
KS2 SATs week
Sports Day
Reserve Day for Sports day
Year 5 Pensarn Educational Trip
KS2 – 10.00am
KS1 – 1.30pm
CLUBS
Day
Monday
Time
Lunchtime
3.30-4.30pm
Club
Choir
Judo Club
Leader
Mrs Hayes/ Mrs Hughes
Mr A Smith
Tuesday
3.30-4.30pm
Gymnastics Club Year 3& 4
Maddie Wynne
Wednesday
3.30-4.30pm
Eco Art Club
Thursday
3.30-4.30pm
KS2 Year 3 & 4
Football
Miss Platt, Mrs Robinson,
Mrs Smirk.
Sportscape Mr Cox
Friday
3.30-4.30pm
Band
Mr Birch
Football Club Year 5 & 6
Boys
Mr Whelan
Please note that where there is a charge for the clubs, this should be paid in full and in advance.
~~SCHOOL HOLIDAYS 2011/2012~~
DATE CLOSING
DATE OF RE-OPENING
2011
FRIDAY 18TH FEBRUARY
MONDAY 28TH FEBRUARY
EASTER HOLIDAY
FRIDAY 15TH APRIL
TUESDAY 3RD MAY
SUMMER HALF TERM
FRIDAY 27TH MAY
SUMMER 2011
WEDNESDAY 20TH JULY
WEDNESDAY 8TH JUNE
TUESDAY 6TH SEPTEMBER
FRIDAY 21ST OCTOBER
AUTUMN TERM
MONDAY 31ST OCTOBER
INSET DATES
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FRIDAY 25 MARCH 2011
TUESDAY 7TH JUNE 2011
FRIDAY 24TH JUNE 2011
MONDAY 5TH SEPTEMBER 2011
# INSET DAYS ARE NOT SET IN STONE AND MAY BE CHANGED.