Dear parents and carers

 

Year 1 and 2 will now be visiting Paignton Zoo on Wednesday 22nd November, thank you to the PTA for their generous donation towards the trip.

Please ensure you have consented and paid on ParentPay (if you had already done this, no further action is required). If you had already ordered a lunch for your child, this will be ordered for the 22nd.

 

Many thanks

School Office

Do you have a child born between the 1st September 2019 and 31st August 2020? If you do, they are due to start primary school in September 2024.

You will be able to apply for their school place from the 15th November 2023.

Please be aware that the Local Authority is no longer sending any letters out to families inviting them to apply.

You can pre-register your details so that you receive an email and/or a text message when the system goes live for applications on the 15th of November.

Please visit our web pages for further information about the process -Apply for a reception or year 3 place at a primary school https://www.devon.gov.uk/.../apply-for-a-primary-school.../

You can register to receive a reminder by completing this form https://forms.office.com/e/ksWfDUXZKx

Please be reminded that children should be in full school uniform, including ties and black shoes at all times. PE kits also need to be kept in school. We do have some pre-loved supplies, please let us know if there is anything you need.

 

All uniform can now be ordered online: https://www.schoolweardirect.co.uk/product-category/find-my-school/gatehouse-primary-school/

 

Our full uniform policy can be found on our website: https://www.gatehouse.devon.sch.uk/school-uniform/

There is still time to sign your child up for the nasal flu immunisation on 14th November: https://www.kernowimmunisations.co.uk/Forms/Flu Please ensure you enter the school's unique reference code: DV141353.

Please submit your consent form by midday 10th November 2023 to ensure your child receives their vaccination. If you experience any problems accessing the form, please telephone 01872 221105 for Cornwall schools and 01392 342678 for Devon schools and the team will be happy to help. Please note that as in previous years you must opt into the programme. If a consent form is not submitted your child will not be vaccinated.

If you have already signed your child up, there is no need to complete the form again.

1^st November 2023

 

Emergency closure of all schools

 

 

Dear parents and carers,

 

 

You will be aware that there are severe weather warnings in place for tomorrow, 2^nd November 2023. Devon County Council have held an emergency meeting today and we have just been notified that, as a result, all Devon schools will be closing. This is because the current weather warning poses a risk to life and could worsen.

 

Gatehouse Primary Academy will therefore be CLOSED tomorrow, Thursday 2^nd November.

 

Please keep an eye on emails from school which will direct you to some simple home learning activities if you are able to complete them.

 

 

Hoping everyone can stay indoors and safe.

 

 

 

Kind regards

 

Leila Naldrett

Head of School

Dear parents and carers

Unfortunately, due to an Amber weather warning in place for this Wednesday, Paignton Zoo have informed us that they will be closed to all visitors, including school trips.

We will be rescheduling the trip, and will be in touch as soon as we can to let you know the new date.

Many thanks

School Office

Dear parents and carers

 

Mrs Borbon will be holding a choir club, for children in years 3 - 6, starting this half term. The club will be on a Thursday lunchtime. Please let us know if your child would like to join the choir. 

 

There are various performances booked in over the Christmas period, it would be lovely for children to be able to participate in these. 

 

Many thanks

 

School Office

In previous years, the children have had very successful sailing trips with the Island Trust. However, the Island Trust have lost funding and therefore only have one boat. We have tried to source another boat, however this has been unsuccessful.
We researched alternative residential options for the current year 5 children.
After careful consideration and reviewing the survey we are taking the children to Reach Outdoors. We have booked bell tents at their sole use camping site of Stoke Gabriel Football Club.
The children will be taking part in Coasteering, Archery, Orienteering, Bushcraft, Giant Paddleboard, Wacky Races, Rounders, Danish Longball.
A presentation and meeting will take place next year.
Please keep an eye on your emails for further details.

School Office
https://reach-outdoors.com/