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Thank you very much for supporting your child/ren and the School so amazingly in the last school year - it makes such a difference to the enrichment events that we set up when we know that you are always keen to join in, be part of them and/or cheer your children on.
In the last few weeks alone, we enjoyed two sports days, a drumming concert, a Top Table lunch, a RockSteady concert, the PTA colour run, an Arts afternoon at Stantonbury Campus with other schools in the Trust (big thanks to Mr. Larcombe and Mr Webb for organising this), a whole French day - including hosting other schools in the MAT for an afternoon, two discos, a leaving assembly for our fabulous Year 6 students and a Prom!
 
Photo galleries are held on the school website to give you a good taste of these and other school events.
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Huge thanks to all the volunteers that came in to help us last Friday and Saturday. Your help was invaluable and supported so many DIY projects around the school to positively impact on learning going forward.
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The African proverb, “it takes a village to raise a child”, is very appropriate here in Deanshanger. The expertise, energy and support from the amazing staff, families, governors, Grand Union Partnership Trust, PTA, and the community, working in partnership, is extremely important.
At the forefront, we have the most wonderful, respectful, confident and positive students. Thank you
Our Year 6 group finished their time at primary school showcasing their talents and confidence expertly. Whilst it only seems like yesterday when they joined the school, many seven years ago, they are more than ready for the new challenges ahead. Wishing you all the very best.
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Sadly, at this time of year, we sometimes have to say a huge thank you and goodbye to leaving staff too! Their roles have been significant and they will be sorely missed.
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Anna Kolotyo has brought skills to our school that have been so special and unique. Anna has been supporting our Ukranian children across the school with their English. She is always patient, kind, caring and understanding.
Thank you for everything, Anna.
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Mrs. Emily Christophers has been at our school for a year and has been worked incredibly hard with her Year 4 class in this time
Emily is always full of energy, smiles and enthusiasm and is an excellent teacher. She has supported her own class to have a great year and had a big impact on Miss Stanley’s Y4 class too.
We wish Emily all the very best in her new teaching role. Thank you very much.
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After a staggering 21 years as Deputy Head, we say goodbye to Mrs. Sarah Webb as she starts her retirement.
 
  
It's hard to know where to begin when talking about such an inspirational person like Mrs. Webb! What she doesn't know about school life at DPS is not worth knowing. In her role, she has had a massive in all areas but particularly in Year 6, moderation, assessment English, reading and OPAL - outdoor play and learning.
Sarah's passion for teaching and Deanshanger, means that she has worked tirelessly with very long hours, to give everything that is humanly possible! I have thoroughly enjoyed working alongside her and learning from her, as well as having a good fair share of laughs! Her infectious laughter can be heard as a great locational tool! I know that other staff and children feel the same.
It might not have been very conventional to wear a turkey suit on the last day, but it had become synonymous with Sarah after a request from a student a few years ago! There has been lots of other dressing up since and this has always made a big impression.
As a dedicated member of the PTA too, and supporting pretty much every school event for 21 years, the PTA came up with a very special and fitting gift. Knowing that Sarah wouldn't accept a gift for herself, they commissioned an outside reading throne and seats as a huge thank you to her, but for the school. You will see these on your return and I must say that the quality is stunning - they will be so well used. Huge thanks to the PTA and all the 'Men in Sheds', involved.
Wishing you all the very best in this next exciting step with your family, Sarah.
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As if 21 years isn't impressive, Mrs. Julie Lee has been a dedicated LSA for 27!!! WOW
 
Mrs. Lee has supported counted staff and children in her time at DPS - she is extremely flexible, kind and always very calm.
Mrs. Lee has touched lots of our lives in a very positive way whether in class, in the staffroom, on a residential trip, or in the swimming pool. Not everyone enjoys swapping home comforts for residential, but Mrs. Lee positively loved them and was a guiding light for everyone!
Thank you very much for your commitment, hard work, and dedication, Julie. Enjoy a very well-deserved retirement.
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Our thanks and very best wishes extend to Mr. Stuart Harris in his site supervising role.
Good luck with your future ventures.
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Mrs. Evie Bryan only joined Deanshanger at Easter, taking over Elmer class from Mrs Emma Neville. In a relatively short time, she made a very big impact with her strong Reception knowledge, positivity, smiles, and calmness.
Wishing you all the very best in your new leadership role, Mrs Bryan and thank you for everything.
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Mr. Dan Peel has brought so much to school life in multiple ways in the last five years, but he does this very quietly whether this is driving a minibus, booking schools trips, leading swimming, administering first aid, greeting new families, supporting our community fridge, working hard with St. Mark’s Meals, coaching football, supporting Mr Taylor in sports events… we could go on and on.!
We wish Dan all the very best in his new role - it's comforting that he's not going to be far away should we need to pull upon his many talents.
A very warm welcome to Miss Rosanna Zeolla, as she moves from being SEND support at Deanshanger Primary to taking on Dan's office role.
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Big thanks to Mrs. Lisa Gordon, Mrs. Sue Flannery, Mrs. Emma Jones, and Mrs. Haleena Singh for running the holiday club for four weeks over the break. Booking can still be made.
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Although the summer break is a wonderful time to relax and unwind a little, keeping reading going is very important.
If you haven't yet signed your child/ren up for the summer reading challenge, you can still do this. A promotional video sharing everything that you need is here - Village reading challenge.
Big thanks to the team at Deanshanger Library for ensuring that there is exciting provision during the summer break.
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Summer Opening Hours
The door will be physically closed, but the fridge will be open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays until school returns in September; just open the door and help yourself.
Many thanks to Lisa and Winnie Gordon for this.
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We are, as always, inundated with pre-loved uniforms in all sizes, including forest school kits (but not wellies).
Please come in and help yourself, free of charge, to any items needed when the school office is next open from lunchtime on Friday 1st September.
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Rainbows in Deanshanger (the younger branch of Guides), are very keen to recruit new leaders. Is this a voluntary role that might be perfect for you? You would be helping to promote knowledge, an enquiring mind, fun, friendships, and excellent values for life.
The Rainbows (girls aged 5-7 years), meet at Holy Trinity hall on Monday in term school from 5.00pm - 6.00pm.
If you would like to find out more, please contact Jan Newman-Bracey - janet.newmanbracey@btinternet.com
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If your Y6 child is moving onto the EWS ...
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A very warm welcome to the staff joining us (or rejoining us) for the new school year. We will introduce them fully in the first newsletter back in September.
Mrs. Zoe Watson will be returning to the school and will be teaching in Reception alongside Mrs Kelly Jacobs. We are delighted that she is returning to DPS.
Miss Rosalba Nocito will be taking on the Year 1 teaching role alongside Miss Steph Forward, with a handover from Miss Nico Brooks at the beginning. Miss Brooks will then be teaching across the school in various roles until she starts her maternity leave.
Mr John Bass is joining us in Year 4 working alongside Miss Claire Stanley and Mr Mike Pennington will be teaching alongside Mr. Nik Larcombe in Year 6 and taking on the Deputy Head role.
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The dinosaur line-up for SY 2023-24
Reception T-Rex (Mrs. Kelly Jacobs) and Triceratops (Mrs. Zoe Watson)
Year 1 Stegosaurus (Miss Stephanie Forward) and Brachiosaurus (Miss Nocito)
Year 2 Iguadon (Mrs. Kim Ritchie) and Velociraptor (Mrs. Sarah Burdett)
Year 3 Plesiosaur (Miss Sophie Peers) and Ichthyosaur (Mr Theo Ward)
Year 4 Baryonx (Miss Claire Stanley) and Allosaurus (Mr John Bass)
Year 5 Anklosaurus (Mrs. Hannah Bailey and Mrs Emilie Simons) and Dilophosaurus (Mr. Niall Taylor)
Year 6 Spinosaurus (Mr. Mike Pennington) and Diplodocus (Mr. Nik Larcombe)
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Wishing you a very safe and happy summer.
We'll see most of you on the first day of the new school year ie, Tuesday 5th September.
I will be picking up emails over the break, but it might not be an immediate reply.
Rachel Rice
head@deanshanger.northants-ecl.gov.uk
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