Happy Easter holidays! This term has gone by very quickly in scho ol and as usual, it’s been incredibly busy. Last Friday was Red Nose Day and I am delighted announce that through our non uniform day and bake sale we raised the huge total of £280. Thank you to…

We’ve had a super week this week with some lovely sunshine allowing the field to be used properly for the first time for breaktimes, lunchtimes, outdoor learning and PE sessions. Class 1 had a very successful trip to Aysgarth Falls and huge thank you needs to go to…

This week we had a full Governing body meeting in school on Wednesday afternoon with Governors also taking the opportunity to meet with staff and complete monitoring activities. Also this week teachers have attended training on how to support children with bereavement…

Headteacher’s MessageThis week we were excited to celebrate World Book Day. It was lovely to see everyone in their cosy clothes enjoying reading and sharing books around school all day. Our Remarkable Readers competition was a huge success with lots of exciting…

  Headteacher’s MessageWelcome back to another fun packed and busy half term. It may only be five weeks until we break up for Easter but there is a lot going on here at Dishforth in a short space of time. It has been lovely so see some sunshine and watch the…

This week I was finally able to visit the venue of our Class 3 residential and do my initial risk assessment and see the facilities. This year we will be going to the PGL Centre at Newby Whiske, the week after the Year 6 SATS. The accommodation, canteen and outdoor…

Headteacher’s MessageWhat a lovely end to another busy week in school, attending Church for our annual Christingle Service. Thank you to all of the families that were able to attend and make this so special for the children. It is a challenge at times being a Church…

Headteacher’s MessageDespite all the rain we have had a great week in school. We have had a whole school focus on improving our table manners which has been incredibly successful with more children than ever speaking politely and using please and thank you, using…

Headteacher’s MessageWhat a super week in school, everyone has been working hard and producing some excellent work. Anyone who was in celebration assembly this afternoon will have seen the excellent writing and work on display. We have some really talented artists and…

Headteacher’s MessageHappy New Year! We have had a super new start to the term with everyone enjoying catching up with their friends after the Christmas break and getting nicely settled into their classroom routines. We have had a bit of a change to lunchtime…