Dear parents and carers

Thursday 16th January is our school census day when the government collect data about our school. This information impacts our next year’s funding and so we would like to ensure Gatehouse is in receipt of the maximum amount possible to futureproof the success of the school and give our children the best possible resources and staffing.

In order to achieve this, we are holding a special lunch for children to enjoy. The menu is attached. All children in KS1 and children eligible for free school meals will have a school dinner prepared for them and the expectation is for your child to try it. Our KS2 children are most welcome to enjoy the school dinner too, please pay via Parentpay.

If your child is in EYFS, Year 1 Year 2, or otherwise eligible for Free School Meals, and you would prefer to opt out of this and provide your child with a packed lunch, please contact the school office.

If you think you may be eligible for free school meals please apply online for an instant decision:
https://www.devon.gov.uk/.../services.../free-school-meals

Please see attached menu.

Many thanks

School Office

Dear parents and carers

Below is a sign up form for all clubs that Gatehouse staff have kindly offered to run this term. Please complete the form once for each child. Although there is an option to sign up for multiple clubs we will try to ensure that all children who want to attend have access to at least one. 

Please complete this form by 4pm Wednesday 10th January 2024. We will let you know by the end of the week which clubs your child(ren) have been allocated. 

Clubs will start week commencing 15th January 2024. 

https://forms.office.com/e/3vcN433XUq

Many thanks

School Office

Please remember at performances/events that although photography/recording is allowed so you can record these magical moments of your own child(ren) we do request that you do not use images of other children for distribution on social media unless you have the parents’ permission. Throughout your child’s time at school there maybe children who cannot have their image on social media and also some parents do not wish their children to appear, please be mindful and considerate.

Our School Choir

The children in the choir have been working very hard to learn songs for the forthcoming Christmas events and are very keen to share these with you.

TURNING ON THE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS – DAWLISH BANDSTAND: FRIDAY 1st DECEMBER

CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL CONCERT ON 16TH DECEMBER – St Gregory’s Church at 3pm

You are of course welcome to stay for the concert, there are various other choirs performing, including Dawlish Rock Waves and The High C’s. It is free to attend, although donations to the church are welcome.

Dear Parents/carers

Please remember to keep us updated on your contact details and your child's emergency contacts we have recorded.

This year we are not sending out our pupil data sheets and would like to remind parents to let us know of any changes.

If you wish to review your child's data sheet, drop us an email and one will be sent out to you to review.

Thanking you in advance for your support.

Gatehouse School Office

Dear Parents/Carers,

In our Design & Technology Textiles in Year 5 and 6 this half-term, we will be practising our sewing skills. In the last two weeks of term, the children will then be making and decorating Christmas stockings.

If you have any bits of colourful fabric or material with a Christmassy design, we would be extremely grateful if you could send them into school with your child. Perhaps you have material offcuts, old pillowcases or unwanted clothes like t-shirts at home? Pieces of felt, ribbon, pom-poms or brightly coloured thread would also be useful.

Many thanks for your support.

Unit 3 teachers

Today the children will be enjoying Chicken Katsu Curry & Rice or Cheese & Potato Pie or a Jacket Potato

Freshly made, on site, by our amazing kitchen team, our favourite the Gatehouse sausage roll.