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Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.

  • Holiday Bikeability Courses

    Tue 14 Jul 2026

    Gloucestershire County Council ThinkTravel are offering Bikeability Holiday Course during the summer holidays. This is a great opportunity for pupils who may have missed Bikeability training in school to still take part and learn an important life skill.

     

    Cycling helps children build confidence, independence, and road safety awareness, while also encouraging regular physical activity.

     

    Further information and booking details can be found here:
    https://www.thinktravel.info/upcoming-events/bikeability-holiday-courses

  • Pied Piper Appeal - Orchard Square Family Beach Day

    Tue 14 Jul 2026

  • Chosen Hill High School - September Open Events

    Thu 09 Jul 2026

    Chosen Hill School are holding September open events for Y4 & Y5 children and their families. 

  • Holiday Activities & Food - STEMWorks Activities

    Mon 06 Jul 2026

    STEMWorks are working with Gloucestershire County Council to provide FREE workshops sessions for eligible young people over the summer holidays, as part of the Holiday Activities & Food programme.

     

    To be eligible for a FREE place children should be eligible for benefit related free school meals. 

     

    They will be running:

     

    Knex (Full Throttle) – Energy Explorers – build and race Knex vehicles that use different sources of energy to propel them down the track!

     

    July 22nd  at Tirlebrook Primary School, Tewkesbury

    July 23rd – at Berry Hill Primary School, Coleford

     

    LEGO Spike Prime – Robotics Lab – explore your creativity and coding skills with this new activity day.  Using the ever popular LEGO to design, buid and code your very own robotic vehicle – great fun for the whole family

     

    August 19th – Tirlebrook Primary School, Tewkesbury

    August 20th – Berry Hill Primary School, Coleford

     

    Booking open via the Gloucestershire Family Hubs App at 12 noon today.

  • Free Cricket & lunch session @ GL1

    Mon 29 Jun 2026

    Over the summer holidays, the Gloucestershire Cricket Foundation are providing free weekly softball cricket camps with a hot meal at GL1 Leisure Centre.

     

    The Gloucestershire Cricket Foundation are the official cricket authority of the region governed by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB). They are offering free softball cricket sessions.

     

    The free softball cricket camps are for girls and boys aged between 8 – 12 years old and will be delivered by qualified coaches of the Gloucestershire Cricket Foundation.  The sessions are ideally for pupils who have free school meals, which is why we are offering lunch as well as the free sessions. However, any child age 8 to 12 who wants to attend will be welcome.

     

    The free sessions will take place every Wednesday from 10am – 3pm during the school holidays:  22nd, 29th July, 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th August, and will take place at:

     

    GL1 Leisure Centre

    Bruton Way

    Gloucester

    GL1 1DT

     

    To sign up, click the link of the relevant day below that you would like to attend, create a profile (if you do not have one already) and complete the form.  If there are any dietary requirements, include them in the ‘Special requirements’ section, fill in the details to get your child’s free personalised shirt and enter the discount promo code to claim the session for free.  You must ensure they have entered the correct code to the correct date to claim the free session.   

      

    Each discount promo code can only be used once per email for a maximum of three places. 

     

    Date

    Time

    Booking link

    Discount promo code

    22nd July 2026

    10:00am – 3:00pm

    https://ecb.clubspark.uk/Book/6f1aa300-8e6d-4966-88bc-83025e831b73?venue=GCFCentralGloucester

    SG455

    29th July 2026

    10:00am – 3:00pm

    https://ecb.clubspark.uk/Book/9f9506ca-0436-4d93-89f9-0a1d923b90f7?venue=GCFCentralGloucester

    RX59K

    5th August 2026

    10:00am – 3:00pm

    https://ecb.clubspark.uk/Book/168f88f6-57b1-43f4-a99b-8c86240ab4e9?venue=GCFCentralGloucester

    QYLG8

    12th August 2026

    10:00am – 3:00pm

    https://ecb.clubspark.uk/Book/c72da34e-3893-4603-9b2e-55808637adad?venue=GCFCentralGloucester

    Y5W3H

    19th August 2026

    10:00am – 3:00pm

    https://ecb.clubspark.uk/Book/de55d1b6-07ff-4320-b7c4-6d10b1798549?venue=GCFCentralGloucester

    QFRW4

    26th August 2026

    10:00am – 3:00pm

    https://ecb.clubspark.uk/Book/4d2497a2-5be4-44c7-823b-06cf672fd32e?venue=GCFCentralGloucester

    7HWS3

  • Free Geekout Event 25 July 2026

    Mon 29 Jun 2026

    The Pied Piper Appeal is working alongside Kings Quarter to help promote a fantastic community event and encourage families from across Gloucestershire to come along and enjoy a great day out together.

     

    It is a fun-filled day with something for all the family and is free of charge to attend. 

     

    GEEKOUT Gloucester
    Saturday 25th July
    11:00am – 4:00pm
    Gloucester City Centre

     

    Event Highlights

    • 🎮 Retro Gaming
    • 🎭 Walkaround Characters
    • 🎨 Face Painting
    • 🤼 Evolution Wrestling (11:00am–4:00pm)
    • 🛍️ Artist Alley & Market at Kings Walk
    • 🦖 Jurassic Zone at Eastgate
    • 🎉 Main Event Hub at Kings Square

     

    Date: Saturday 25th July
    Time: 11:00am – 4:00pm
    Cost: FREE

     

  • Invest In Play taster session at Friendship Cafe

    Thu 25 Jun 2026

    Gloucestershire Gateway Trust is running an Invest in Play Taster session at your local Childrens Centre, The Friendship Cafe, on 1st July at 10-11.30am.

     

    The taster sessions are an introduction to the course which they will be offering in September. It's a relaxed format for parents and carers to show up and find out about the Invest in Play and see if it's the right course for them.

     

    It is evidence based and focused on quality play and engagement from parents with their children ages 2-12yrs.

     

  • Denmark Road High School Year 4/5 girls annual summer club

    Wed 24 Jun 2026

    Denmark Road High School will be running their annual summer club at Denmark Road High School for Year 4/Year 5 Girls who are eligible for Pupil Premium.  It will take place between Monday 17th August – Wednesday 19th August. 

     

    It will be a fun 3-day club which will include Arts, Crafts, Sport and some engaging activities from our own 'Starting Strong' programme. There will also be some dedicated time for tutoring with our sixth from students towards the GL assessment on the final day of the club.

     

    The course is free of charge, and will include lunches. 

     

    There are a maximum of 50 places which will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.

     

    The deadline for responses is Friday 3rd of July but this may close if there are 50 applicants before this date.

     

    If you have any questions, contact browno@denmarkroad.org. 

  • Free Adult ESL lessons

    Wed 24 Jun 2026

    Adult Education Gloucestershire are offering ESOL classes for adults who speak some or no English.  

    • Friday weekly drop-in sessions for information & registration for ESOL English classes (ESOL – English for Speakers of Other Languages) run at the main site in 4-6 Commercial Road, Gloucester throughout the year, during school holidays and term time from 10:00-11:30 a.m. Many students on a low income can claim bus tickets for travel.
    • Available classes include ESOL: Literacy, Beginners, and exam classes in ESOL Entry Levels 1-3 & Level 1

     

    For information and registration please got to:

    4-6 Commercial Road, Gloucester GL1 2EA, Adult Education in Gloucestershire on Fridays 10:00-11:30

     

    E: learn@gloucestershire.gov.uk 

    T: 01452 583 800

    Whatsapp: 07436 649 713

     

     

  • PEAK activity day

    Tue 23 Jun 2026

    Following the success of last year’s event, PEAK – Parenting Empowered Autistic Kids is planning their second PEAK Day—an inclusive community fundraising fayre for families across Gloucestershire.

     

    📅 Date: Saturday 11th July 2026
    🕙 Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm
    📍 Location: Hunts Grove Primary Academy

     

    PEAK Day is designed to be a welcoming and accessible experience for all children and families, including those with additional needs. The event will feature dedicated calm zones and breakout spaces, helping children regulate and feel comfortable throughout the day.

     

    There will be a wide variety of inclusive, family-friendly activities, including:

     

    • A SEN-friendly disco
    • Petting zoo and therapy stands
    • Sensory tents and craft activities
    • Performances from local groups
    • Activity inflatables and interactive experiences
    • Special attractions such as walking dinosaurs and therapy animals

     

    To further support accessibility, the team will release an event map in advance, allowing families to prepare and feel at ease before attending. Please keep an eye on their social media pages and the following website for details https://parentingempoweredautistickids.com/peak-day.

     

    We would be incredibly grateful if you could:

     

    • Share our event details and poster with your staff and parent/carers community
    • Include PEAK Day in your upcoming newsletters
    • Help us reach as many families as possible so every child has the opportunity to enjoy a fun and inclusive day out

     

    We would also love for your staff and their families to attend and be part of the day.

     

    Please do not hesitate to contact the team at fundraising@parentingempoweredautistickids.com if you can help with tombola prizes or volunteer to help the PEAK Team on the day.