Dear Dorchester Families,

It's hard to believe that we have already reached the end of another busy and successful term in school - the weeks certainly fly by.  

This week has been full of learning, busyness and fun; we thoroughly enjoyed sharing our Year 4 production, 'Troy Story' with the school and parents and carers.  Our Spring Festival is always a joyful occasion - a big congratulations to all our raffle winners and our Spring Bonnet competition winners.  Well done to you all.  And of course, we rounded the term off with an assembly to remind us all of the events that Christians remember during Holy Week and Easter - events that are central to the Christian faith and are full of sorrow, joy and hope.

Thank you to all our parents and carers for your ongoing support. We are grateful to everyone who has volunteered in school this term, whether it be hearing readers, changing books, accompanying trips and visits, taking children to sporting events or anything else - it really helps us to give your children the best possible experiences.

We wish you all a wonderful holiday and, for those that celebrate, a blessed and joy-filled Easter.

Kind regards

Cathy Bell 
Headteacher

Well done to all our lucky winners in Yippy’s Easter raffle! The children had lots of fun yesterday with their eggcellent visitor, we hope they all enjoyed the egg hunt & special treats. We hope everyone has a lovely Easter Break.

Watch this space for all the fun filled upcoming events when we’re back at school! As always, thank you to everyone for your continued support and donations, we couldn’t do any of this without you.

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

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Lots of us enjoy the sun and warmer months. However, there are several factors to consider when planning sport and activities for young people which may occur during hot weather.

What risks do heatwaves pose?

Higher temperatures and sun exposure can lead to:

• dehydration
• heat exhaustion and heatstroke
• overheating

Anyone exposed to the heat can be at risk of these dangers, especially when completing physical activity. However, some children and young people may be more prone. For example, those with existing medical conditions and those on multiple medications may be more vulnerable.

Tips for handling hot weather

It’s important to take precautions for the heat when organising sport for children and young people. For example:

• plan ahead: avoid scheduling heavy physical activity during the hottest hours of the day, between 11am and 3pm
• be prepared: ensure children have sunscreen and water, as well as a hat and light clothing that protects skin from the sun
• search for shade: if working outside, be sure there is enough shade or sun protection available
• keep spaces cool: keep windows closed during the hottest parts of the day and provide fans
• know the signs of heat-related illnesses: warnings of heatstroke include (but are not limited to) a high temperature, dizziness, feeling or being sick and becoming clammy or irritable. Understanding what to look for ensures you can seek support as soon as possible.

The NHS and Public Health England have released good practice guidance about staying safe during a heatwave. The resources below also include more information and advice for keeping young people safe in hot weather.  

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