Dear Dorchester Families,

This week we have welcomed a team from Challenge Partners to our school.  The team is made up of a Lead Reviewer with three visiting reviewers - headteachers and deputy headteachers from other schools - who work with a team from our school to consider different aspects of our provision here at Dorchester.  The combined team celebrates our successes and then formulates some 'even better ifs'  to ensure that we keep moving forward as a school.  As part of their visit, the team met with Governors, members of staff and, of course, children, as well as visiting lessons in all year groups.  It is always lovely to have an opportunity to show off our amazing school to visitors - they were very impressed with everything we offer here.  We will, of course, share the report with you once we have it.

A huge thank you to FODS for organising a fantastic Quiz Night last Friday; the evening was great fun with lots of friendly rivalry between teams.  Thanks to all who supported the event - the staff now have a reputation to uphold - better get revising for next year!  

Save the Dates:  Please make sure you read the news articles below as they outline upcoming events in the next few weeks, such as the Spring Festival Bonnet Parade, Comic Relief Joke Competition, FODS Mother's Day shop etc.  Please get the dates in your diary now as it really helps us if we aren't inundated with last-minute requests, and it means your children don't miss out.  Thank you.

Enjoy the weekend.

Cathy Bell 
Headteacher

We're so pleased to announce an amazing £700 was raised for the school with your help at the very first FODS Quiz Night!! What a great evening was had by all last Friday night at our 1st FODS Quiz night! We would like to say a massive 'thank you' once again to all who purchased tickets & came along to join in the fun!

A massive shout out to Darren Altman for being fab on the mic! Kevin William Peare and Sons Ltd for the generous cash prize & Taste On Wheels for all the delicious food. We can't wait to host another quiz night & we hope you all had as much fun as we did!

Well done to our worthy winners! Will they keep their title at the next quiz night?? 

Friday 21^st March will be a non-uniform day in exchange for a donation to the mothers day shop, the shop will be the following week on Thursday 27^th & Friday 28^th March. £2 per child, payable on gateway. All children who have paid will be taken to the shop during the school day to select a gift of their choice. Please see posters for all details. Thank you for your continued support and donations.

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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