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Football Report from Mrs Rowntree

The sporting fixtures are steadily coming back with some superb football being played on Tuesday night against Osbaldwick Primary. The weather was appalling and I have never seen our back field quite as wild as it was, but the boys played with true grit and resilience! Mr Scoreby were so proud of their teamwork and the skills on display were superb. Thank you to all the parents who supported their son in those dreadful conditions…. I went home for a well-deserved hot chocolate to warm up!

This was quickly followed by the Y6 girls team participating in a girl only competition at Vale of York School on Thursday. Mr Scoreby accompanied the team and said ‘they were an absolute pleasure to take out of school!’ They improved their football skills, worked as a team and enjoyed a fun morning of sport. It’s so nice to have some of the sporting competitions slowly creeping back in again. Many thanks to the parents for being their taxi service too!

Dunnington vs Osbaldwick
Team 2
Year 5 and 6 at Dunnington and Osbaldwick Primary School played a match on Tuesday 5th October 2021. It was a very cold and wet evening! Dunnington, team 2, lost their first match 1-0 however, in the second game they won 5-0. Four blistering goals were scored by Zac B and then an astonishing goal by Max M. All the team displayed amazing teamwork skills. Beautiful saves by Ben V.
Team 1
Despite the rain, two fantastic games from team one and team 2 the first game 3-0 to Dunnington three brilliant goals from Ben RG, good team effort, Two great assists from Max K and Owen and some good saves from Charlie M. In the second game we drew 1-1. We initially went down 1-0 but we did not give up and Ben RG scored again. Overall both teams played superbly well. Well done Dunnington.
If we added all of the scores together Dunnington won 9-2Report by Freddie B and Charlie M

Performing Arts Opportunities

There are lots of opportunities for children to engage with the performing arts at school. We have a newly formed Year 5/6 Dance club who are now in rehearsal for the Yorkshire Schools’ Dance Festival, along with instrumental and singing tuition happening during the week. 

If your child wishes to start a club, or a musical instrument, please do not hesitate to speak to Miss Dunn or your child’s class teacher.

Harvest Festival

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We are looking forward to celebrating harvest on Monday 4th October at St Nicholas Church in Dunnington. It will be wonderful to be back in the building with the children, particularly for our younger pupils who will be visiting with us for the first time. We will have three services for each of our bubbles: Reception/Year 1/2, Year 3/4 and Year 5/6. At this stage, we are just welcoming children and staff into the services. Parents will be able to view pictures of their child’s class activities on the website afterwards.

Reverend Nick Bird has confirmed there will be no food collection at the services on Monday, but that we are very welcome to add to their money collection for Carecent. If you would like to make a donation, please feel free to send money in an envelope marked “Carecent” into school on Monday morning and we will take them to church with us.

Starting reception in September 2022?

Applications for a place in Reception starting in September 2022 are now open. The deadline for applications is 15th January 2022. Late applications can be made after this date, though these may be looked at after other applications. National Offer Day will be 16th April 2022 or the next working day.

Applications for entry into reception can be made by using the online form to apply for a school place.

If you can’t apply online you can request a paper Primary Application Form by calling 01904 551 554. Forms are also distributed to primary schools and nurseries in the York area.

Please read the Guide for Parents applying for a school place, as it contains key information on school admissions.  You can also find the Guide to School Catchment Areas online.  We also advise you to keep checking on the City of York Council Admissions site to keep updated with key dates throughout the year.

Key Dates for the City of York Council Admissions Process

  • 12th September 2021 – opening date for applications
  • 15th January 2022 – Deadline for applications
  • 16th April 2022 or the next working day – National Offer Day
  • 21st May 2022 – Appeal forms to be returned
  • June-July 2022 – Admission appeals heard
  • September 2022 – Applications for the 2023 entry into Reception expected to open

Find out more about applying for a place at Dunnington CEP School on our Admission Arrangements page.