27/06/2023
Families and some four-legged pets gathered in Dilhorne this weekend to celebrate the village Primary School’s Summer Fayre.
Dilhorne Endowed C.E. Primary were delighted to welcome family, friends and new visitors to the school on Saturday 24th June for a day of fun, to raise valuable funds for the pupils, and to also offer families the chance look around the school and its on-site farm.
Organised by the school’s PTFA, the fayre welcomed a range of stall-holders, offering a wide selection of items to buy and also the chance to play games; win prizes; enter a raffle; enjoy something to eat and drink; have faces painted and temporary hair-colours and tattoos; and much more.
The Dilhorne Endowed C.E. Primary Summer Fayre also featured a large inflatable football-dartboard; the local PCSOs and Fulford First Responders brought along their vehicles for children to explore; and a number of furry friends tried to win a rosette in the dog show.
School Leader, Craig Broome, said, “It was brilliant to see so many people come along to see our wonderful school - including our animals – and to enjoy some lovely food and drink, play some games, buy a few gifts, and generally to come together as a community to have a great day.
“The work of the PTFA in organising such a successful day was brilliant. They have been very busy liaising with many businesses and individuals to offer stalls at the fayre and to donate raffle prizes to support our school.
“It was also lovely to have a number of families being keen to see our school, to have a tour and discuss what we can offer to them as their children approach school age or are new to the area.
“The school offer great thanks to the PTFA for organising and running the fayre and to those who were able to join us and celebrate our wonderful school and its wonderful community.”
25/05/2023
The Dilhorne Endowed C.E. Primary Summer Fayre is returning!
The Fayre, which also offers a chance to look around our beautiful school and on-site farm is taking place on Saturday 24th June from 11.00am to 3.00pm.
Organised wonderfully by the PTA, the event promises fun for the whole family...including some of the four-legged furry ones too!
The school fayre always attracts lots of people from the community and beyond and is a chance for a few family pets to shows their skills in the 'dog show'.
In addition to this, there will be plenty of games, raffles and stalls; and visitors to our free-entry event will also get the chance to have their faces painted, enjoy lots of delicious food, be entertained by BBHS dancers, and hopefully even get up close to some emergency vehicles!
All visitors welcome, so please come along to visit - and support - our beautiful village school and have a wonderful afternoon in our welcoming community with the whole family!
10/01/2023
If you, a family member, or a friend have a child who is due to start school in September 2023 and you would like them to join the Reception class at Dilhorne Endowed C.E. Primary School (judged as 'Outstanding' by Ofsted in 2022), then please ensure that applications are submitted online by the admissions deadline of 15th JANUARY.
To submit your application, please click here (https://ems.staffordshire.gov.uk/CitizenPortal/en)
23/09/2022
Are you interested in training to teach?
If so, a number of local providers including, Keele and North Staffordshire Teacher Education (KNSTE); The Golden Thread Teaching School Hub; St. Joseph's College SCITT; Staffordshire University; The John Taylor SCITT; University of Derby; Teach First; The Oaks; Developing Teachers Schools and Academies (DTSA); and the Bart's Training and Support Alliance (BTSA), welcome you to join them and discuss the options available on this exciting journey.
The event will be held at Parkside School, Stafford (ST16 1TH) on Wednesday 12th October, from 4.00pm-6.00pm, with special welcome meetings at 4.30pm and 5.15pm.
For further information click here.
09/09/2022
We join the rest of the nation, Commonwealth and wider world in mourning the remarkable Queen Elizabeth II who sadly passed away on Thursday 8th September.
Queen Elizabeth has been part of all of our lives for 70 years, and in addition to being the longest reigning monarch to have served our country, she has also provided care, strength and hope in times of worry.
Her loss leaves us all feeling sad and marks a special time in the history of our nation.
As a proud Church school, we also mourn the passing of the Head of the Church of England and a lady with such incredible Christian faith.
We remember Her Majesty with the utmost fondness, admiration, and affection and send the very best wishes, love, thoughts and prayers to King Charles III and his family.
We may feel sad that she has passed, but as a school and Trust family, we celebrate in the memories which she leaves, the example of humility which she set, and the 70 years dedicated to serving the nation she so loved.
God Bless The Queen.
30/06/2022
Our lovely primary school has received two Outstanding gradings from Ofsted, with an overall judgement of Good.
We welcomed Ofsted to the school in May, and received a ‘Good’ judgement overall, with two elements receiving their highest grade of ‘Outstanding’.
Inspectors spent two days at our school, meeting with parents, Trustees, leaders from school and The Moorlands Primary Federation (our Multi-Academy Trust), staff and children.
The report said that ‘Behaviour and Attitudes’ are Outstanding and ‘Early Years Provision’ is also Outstanding. ‘The Quality of Education’, ‘Personal Development’ and ‘Leadership and Management’ each received a judgement of Good, which was also the overall judgement of the school.
The result represents a highly positive journey since the last report in June 2018, where the school was judged as Requiring Improvement. Since then, a new leadership structure has been embedded along with changes to the teaching team and the curriculum.
We are really proud that our pupils shone brightly!
01/06/2022
The children are loving getting acquainted with their new outdoor gym equipment. Getting active has never been so much fun!
04/03/2022
The thoughts of the school and TMPF family are sent to all affected by the current conflict in Ukraine.
In school, we pray for – and talk about the importance of - peace and love, and we hope that this conflict can reach a swift and safe resolution and that the communities of the different nations can live and share God’s world in harmony.
As a school, our particular thoughts and prayers are sent to the children of Ukraine and those who either remain in the country, or have become refugees and been warmly welcomed by other nations in an act of care and love. We send our love to them and their family members and friends across the world.
We pray that world leaders can work together to reunite families and help all of the innocent people impacted on by this conflict, and return happiness and safety into their lives.
We live in hope and with faith that good and peace will prevail.
God Bless.
28/02/2022
A Prayer for Ukraine
God of peace and justice,
We pray for the people of Ukraine today,
We pray for peace and the laying down of weapons,
We pray for all those who fear for tomorrow,
That your spirit of comfort would draw near to them,
We pray for those with power over war or peace,
For wisdom, discernment and compassion
To guide their decisions.
Above all, we pray for all your precious children, at risk and in fear,
That you would hold and protect them.
We pray in the name of Jesus, the Prince of Peace.
Amen
Archbishop Justin Welby & Archbishop Stephen Cottrell
07/01/2022
The deadline to apply for a place in our Reception Class for September 2022 is approaching fast.
If you want your child to be part of the Dilhorne Endowed C.E. Primary School family and begin their school adventure in our loving, Christian and caring school (and to work with our fabulous farm animals!), please click on the link below to submit your choice by 15th January 2022. If you want to find out more about our small village school, please call us on 01538 702355 (opt3), or email office@dilhorne.staffs.sch.uk
To apply for a place for your child, click
https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/Education/Admissions-primary/Apply/Overview.aspx
Growing in Faith and Learning.
