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

  • Easter holiday HAF information

    Fri 23 Feb 2024

    Gloucestershire County Council are running the Holiday Activities & Food (HAF) programme again during the Easter break.  Activities will take place between 25 March - 5 April.

     

    You can browse the activities from midday on 4 March 2024 and bookings open at midday on 11 March 2024. 

     

    www.gloscityhaf.co.uk

  • Gloucestershire Libraries - World Book Day Costume Swap

    Thu 01 Feb 2024

    Gloucestershire Libraries are holding a World Book Day costume swap.  All library sites are taking part. 

     

    There are a range of upcoming events for children and adults at libraries across the county.  Events are open to all and membership isn't required.  January - March events can be found in the online magazine: 

     What's On at The Library Janurary - March 2024 by Gloucestershire Libraries - Issuu

  • Free webinar - supporting an overwhelmed and worried child

    Thu 25 Jan 2024

    Move-More are offering the following free webinar to any interested parent.  Please see below for details and how to register. 

     

    Webinar Topic: How to support an overwhelmed and worried child

     

    Description: Feeling worried and overwhelmed is normal. We all experience this on regular basis. Children are no different and some of them more than others. Children who are worried and overwhelmed can appear clingy, find it hard to leave parents, settle independently at night or find it hard to cooperate and manage their emotions. Some children’s worries come out as anger leaving parents confused about what to do. Do we shield children from situations they find upsetting and triggering, or do we push and throw them into the "deep end" hoping for the best? Are there other ways? And how do we know what is appropriate for our children? 

    To help you answer these questions, our next session will be focusing on: 

    • How to spot the signs of worrying and feeling overwhelmed. 
    • How to help your child when they feel overwhelmed and worried “in the moment”. 
    • How to encourage your children to learn the skills so that they can eventually help themselves when facing worry and overwhelm.  

     

    When: Thursday 1st February 2024 at 1pm 

    Duration: Approximately 60 minutes 

    How do you sign up for the online session? To register for this online session, please follow this link  www.move-more.org/events/webinar-overwhelmed-and-worried-child/

    It will take you to our website where you will be asked to answer a few simple questions. We would encourage you to register even though you might not be able to attend the session live, as all registered participants will receive a recording of the session to watch in their own time.  

    I’ve registered: what happens next?  Once you complete our short registration form, you will be registered for the online session. You will receive a confirmation email that will also include a zoom link for the live session.  If you don't receive the confirmation email, please don’t hesitate to contact Marijana on marijana@move-more.org 

  • Free School Meal vouchers for the Christmas Break

    Tue 28 Nov 2023

    Gloucestershire County Council will be providing 1 week of vouchers worth £15 for families entitled to Free School Meals to help with food costs during the Christmas break.  This is to complement the Holiday Activity and Food programme taking place over the holidays. 

     

    If your child is eligible for Free School Meals and you have previously registered for holiday vouchers then you do not need to do anything and you will automatically be sent a voucher.  

    If your child is eligible for Free School Meals and you have not previously registered for holiday vouchers then you must register at 

    https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/holiday-school-meal-vouchers/.  Registration closes at 12pm on 12 December 2023.

     

    Vouchers will be sent out from Gloucestershire County Council via email in the week commencing 18 December 2023.  If you have not received your voucher by 20 December 2023, please check your junk/spam folder and then email childrensfund@gloucestershire.gov.uk.

     

  • Holiday Activity & Food Programme Update

    Fri 24 Nov 2023
  • Foodbank Collection - thank you

    Wed 08 Nov 2023

    Gloucester Foodbank send their thanks for our Harvest Festival collection.  We donated 182.3kg of food which will provide 434 meals.  Thank you everyone!

  • Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Sign-up Drop-in

    Thu 26 Oct 2023

    A representative from the Holiday Activity and Food programme open to children in receipt of Free School Meals will be holding a drop-in session here at the school from 2 - 4pm on Thursday 16 November.  This is to answer questions and help people to sign up for the programme.  

  • Gloucestershire Libraries - Halloween Costume Swap

    Wed 04 Oct 2023

    Gloucestershire Libraries are welcoming donations of Halloween costumes and invite people to bring a costume to swap for a different one. Visit any library to take part. 

  • Holiday Free School Meal Vouchers

    Mon 02 Oct 2023

    Gloucestershire County Council is currently offering vouchers for October half term for children eligible for Free School Meals. 

     

    Applications are open from midday 03 October until midday 17 October. Voucher emails will be sent out on 23 OctoberPlease check your junk/spam folders during this period as sometimes the vouchers end up there.

     

    If you have not received their vouchers by 25 October, please email childrensfund@gloucestershire.gov.uk.

     

    Families who have signed up to the scheme or who are already registered will receive a total of £15 per child.

     

    Parents who have signed up previously do not need to re-register, they will already have been included. If your child is on Free School Meals or eligible for Pupil Premium and you have not previously registered for holiday vouchers, please register as soon as possible. 

     

    To register for vouchers visit https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/education-and-learning/school-transport-and-free-school-meals/meals-during-school-holidays/holiday-free-school-meal-vouchers/

     

  • Musical instrument trial

    Thu 28 Sep 2023

    Gloucestershire Music are offering a free opportunity to try out a range of musical instruments.  The session takes place on 7 October from 10am - 12pm at Sir Thomas Rich's High School.