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Performing Arts

An opportunity to see York Guildhall Orchestra

York Music Hub are delighted to be working in partnership with York Guildhall Orchestra to provide up to 200 free tickets for school-aged children/young people attending York schools, and their accompanying adults, to YGO’s upcoming concert at York Barbican!

The concert takes place on 20th May 2023 at 19:30. and ticket requests are to be submitted by 9:00 on Monday 8th May at the latest. In order to avoid disappointment, we advise completing the form as early as possible, as tickets will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.

Please see the 28/4/23 newsletter for more information about this event and ticket bookings.

PTA

PTA News – minibeasts in EYFS

This half term, EYFS are focussing on minibeasts and with some of our PTA money, we have been able to order a butterfly garden and some live caterpillars. These arrived on Monday lunchtime through the post and the children were really excited to meet their new friends! They are still very small, but are very wriggly and the children have enjoyed watching them and using the magnifying glass to study them! We are hoping they will all transform into beautiful ‘Painted Lady’ butterflies that we can release before the half term holiday.EYFS

 

Sporting News

Dunnington Victory Dodgeball Finals!

Dunnington attended the York Dodgeball finals on the training day before the Easter holidays. We were the only school in York to have two teams through to the final’s day. Both teams represented the school really well, displaying fantastic skills and an unbelievable attitude, making sure they were giving everything they had. One of our Dunnington teams finished as winners and the other came fourth in the competition, which is an amazing achievement! Two of the top four teams in the whole of York is fantastic! Mrs Rowntree and Mr Sellers are extremely proud of everyone that took part. Thank you also to the parents who gave lifts and support.

General

Summer Term Menu

Please see below the menu for the Summer Term.

Click for a larger .pdf version!

A healthy and nutritious lunch costs £3 per day and payment can be made by ParentPay. School meals are free for children in Reception to Year 2, under the Universal Infant Free School Meals scheme.

Free school meals are also available to families in receipt of certain benefits; you can find out more and apply online via the City of York Council website, or further details of qualifying benefits and an application form may be obtained from the school office.

We would strongly encourage any families who feel they may meet the criteria and may be entitled to this support to apply – including if your child is entitled to a meal under the universal infant free school meal initiative – as your child’s school will benefit from additional funding known as the Pupil Premium.