Dear Dorchester Families,

And so we reach the midpoint of another busy term - and collectively wonder how we got to the midpoint of the academic year quite so quickly!  Our focus on improving opportunities and outcomes for our children continues with gusto!  

This week we were delighted to welcome Sean Trimble, the Director of Quality Assurance for the Sutton Education Trust, to our school.  He visited classrooms, with a focus on how we support our learners, particularly those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, but also looking at how we challenge our more able learners, including the part Buzz Club plays in this for Years 4, 5 and 6.  It is always lovely to have the opportunity to show off our school, and Sean was particularly impressed by his conversations with children, who are able to articulate their thoughts and ideas with clarity and confidence.  

It was wonderful to host our termly 'Tea Time Concert' on Thursday, with our usual array of amazing musical performances, including our choirs and recorder group, as well as a number of soloists covering piano, voice and drums.  Well done to everyone who performed and thank you to the parents, carers and friends who came along to support.

Enjoy the half term break.  The children return to school on Monday 24th February between 8:30and 8:45am. 

Cathy Bell 
Headteacher

We're so excited to share that we’ll be holding a FODS Quiz Night on Friday 7^th March, adults only. Ticket price includes hot food, get yours now via gateway. Tickets on sale until end of day Monday 3rd March. Make a team with friends or we can create a group for you. Once you've purchased your ticket, a form will follow with food choices. Please see attached poster for more details. The quiz will be hosted by award winning voice actor Darren Altman, we hope to see you all there!

Hot food included (1 per ticket):

• Burger & fries
• Gourmet fish finger burger & fries
• Veggie burger & fries
• Chicken burger & fries
• Hot dog & fries

A big thank you to all the Year 3 & 4 parents & carers for you cake donations today, & to those who volunteered to help run the sale. We appreciate all your donations & help. We hope everyone has a lovely half term!

Do you know about Your School Lottery? Dorchester Primary School is part of this fantastic lottery. This lottery has been set up specifically to raise money and make a difference for our children! It's a fantastic way to bring parents, carers, teachers, and the wider community together, in partnership with our school, and at the same time give something back. There are lots of amazing prizes to be won, your support is greatly appreciated, and we wish you good luck! To sign up or find out more information, please visit the website via this link: https://www.yourschoollottery.co.uk/lottery/school/dorchester-primary-school?fbclid=IwAR2UqkYQ4Yf79s9ZZul-tgcgLtJp9McVlXXqWutUrjklVom85O1EppaUonM

 We have been made aware of an error with Amazon & eBay while using easyfundraising, please ensure that your basket is empty prior to shopping, or it will not register the use of easyfundraising. Thank you for your continued support. Easyfundraising currently have a promotion on so FODS will get a bonus £2 for every person who installs the app and signs up to support us via it by 28th Feb. If you haven't already, now is a perfect time to sign up! Please sign up to help raise funds for our wonderful school! https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/dorchesterpswp/

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