Please take note of the following dates for this Academic year:

Autumn Term
Tuesday, 7th September until Friday, 17th December (half term 25th - 29th October)

Spring Term
Tuesday, 4th January until Thursday, 14th April (half tem 21st - 25th February)

Summer Term
Tuesday, 3rd May until Thursday, 21st July (half term 30th May - 3rd June)

The school will also be closed for Staff Development on the following days:
Monday, 6th September
Friday, 15th April
Friday, 22nd July

& closed on the following Bank Holidays:
Monday, 3rd Janary 2011
Monday, 2nd May 2011

We are disappointed to announce that our Sports' Day for our Y5 & Y6 children on Thursday, 1st July has been cancelled due to the wet weather.

We hope to reschedule this event and will give further details on Friday, in our weekly Newsletter.

Our school will undergo a Section 5 Inspection on Thursday, 24th June 2010 and Friday, 25th June 2010.

Our Y6 children will be visiting Whickham Thorns on Tuesday, 22nd June.

On Wednesday, 16th June our new Reception Parents will be invited in to school to find out further information about life in Reception. The times of these meetings are 9.15 and 6pm respectively.

On Thursday, 10th June at 9.15 and 6pm, our new Nursery parents are invited to an Induction meeting in our school hall, where they will gather further info about life at Dunston Hill.

On Wednesday, 9th June our Reception children will make that popular visit to Frankie & Benny's. Let's hope they bring some tasty food back to school with them!!!

On Wednesday, 9th June Gateshead's Music Workshop team will be visiting Key Stage Two and sharing their themed musical visit with us. As usual the children will be singing, dancing and 'playing' certain instruments.

On Tuesday, 8th June our Y3 children will be visiting Beamish Museum to learn more about the past and compare it to life today...the children will be encouraged to relate this to Dunston and of course, speak to grandparents and relatives about Dunston over the years.

Let's hope the weather is kind & enjoyable day is had by all!!!

The children really enjoyed this topic last term and were very interested in watching the progress of plants and animals growing. The highlight of the topic was watching our butterflies emerging from their cocoons and setting them free! We have seen them flying about the gardens and we are always sure to say a big HELLO!

A race night has been organised for Saturday, 20th March at Dunston Social Club.
All funds raised will be donated to our school fund, which of course will benefit our pupils.

See you there!

Starting next week, Year 2 are going to be learning about Florence Nightingale in their History lessons. Feel free to have a look at home and do some research to bring along to school for our class display

We are very pleased with the hard work from our dancers and know they will be fab at the Dance Festival on Monday!

We have had a great afternoon in 4C taking part in our Mad Hatters Enterprise!! I think we have some fabulous business men and women for the future in Dunston Hill! 4A have a lot to look forward to tomorrow!

Fun dancing!

party food yum! yum!

santa visits

Year Six are looking forward to their trip to Beamish tomorrow. Don't forget to bring a packed lunch, with plenty of drinks, waterproof coat, some spending money and sturdy shoes. The trip will include a tour of the attractions, Mrs Watkins wants a ride on the tram! and Mrs Snowball is looking forward to visiting the old fashion sweet shop!

Hi Wannabies, I am so proud of all of your hard work this week. Your 'Did your know...?' facts are amazing. Don't forget to tell them to someone at home.
A golden hand shake from Mrs Windows!

Hello year three, I hope we are enjoying our performance rehearsals. We've sang rather beautifully today!!!

Well done to everyone in drama club last night... rehearsals are going dramatically!!

In this time of economic downturn, the school would like to take this opportunity to remind parents/carers of the opportunity to claim free school meals for their children. There is no stigma attached to claiming free school meals and there is nothing to distinguish a child in receipt of free school meals to one that is paying for them.

Gateshead local authority uses the numbers of pupils for free school meals to provide additional funding to the school; so by applying for free school meals you not only benefit yourself, but also the school. If you claim any of the items below, you are likely to be entitled to free school meals. Application forms are available at the school office or the Civic Centre, Gateshead.

Income Support
Income-based Jobseekers Allowance
Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
Assistance as an Asylum Seeker
the guarantee element of State Pension Credit
Child Tax Credit (provided that you are not entitled to Working Tax Credit and have an annual income that does not exceed £16,040)

Please do not hesitate to contact the school if you would like further information or assistance in completing the claim form. The Citizens Advice Bureau and the Civic Centre may also be able to help you complete the form.

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School will remain closed tomorrrow, Friday 8th January 2010 & hopefully reopen again on Monday, 11th January 2010.

Once again we will let you know asap.

Thank you for your support & understanding.

Due to the adverse weather conditions, our school will be closed on Thursday, 7th January 2010. This is to ensure the health & safety of all staff & pupils.

We will keep you updated with regard to Friday as soon as possible.

Thank you for your support & understanding.

We will break up for Christmas on Friday, 18th December and return to school on Monday, 4th January 2010.

Monday 8th June - Friday, 12th June is Multi-cultural week @ Dunston Hill.

Four of our Y5 pupils represented our school in a Lego Robotics Competition at Heworth CLC recently.

Our annual Progress Reports will be sent to parents/carers on Wednesday, 8th July.

We are currently in the process of updating & redesigning our school weblog, which will be relaunched in June.

Thank you for your patience & support whilst this is completed.

We are proud to announce that the Duke of Kent will officially open our new school on 20th March 2009!

Hi Mrs Spencer & Mrs Coleby!!!

A very important & topical issue. It is vitally important that children remain safe whilst using the internet & especially when visiting chat rooms etc.