Principal’s message to families – 26 June 2026

At this year’s Dawn House Summer Fair, we are aiming to raise a record amount towards a new minibus for our children and young people, and we would be incredibly grateful for any donations. We are looking for bottles of all kinds for our popular bottle stalls, including adult drinks, children’s drinks, water, along with random bottles such as vinegar, tomato sauce and other household bottles! We would also warmly welcome tombola prizes, raffle prizes, and gifts, vouchers or experiences for our silent auction. Every donation, big or small, will help us maximise our fundraising efforts and make this year’s Summer Fair our most successful yet. Thank you for your generosity and support in helping us reach our goal.

We are looking for parent and carer volunteers to help make our Dawn House Summer Fair on Friday 17th July a fantastic event for our children, young people and families. Whether you can spare an hour or a few hours, we would be grateful for support with setting up, running stalls, helping with activities, serving refreshments, or tidying away at the end of the day. Volunteering is a wonderful way to be part of our school community and help create a fun and memorable afternoon for everyone. If you are able to help, please contact the school office or complete the volunteer form. Thank you in advance for your support – we couldn’t do it without you! ☀️🎪🌻

With the predicted hot weather for the coming weeks please send your children dressed appropriately for the weather but also for school with sunblock on and in their school bags to reapply throughout the day, sun hats drinks bottles. Staff will support children to be safe in the sun and encourage to stay hydrated throughout the day. Further guidance on keeping safe in the sun and help with the heat can be found on this link to the NHS website Sunscreen and sun safety – NHS

went to Greggs on the local bus yesterday! They caught the bus, asked for a ticket and pressed the bell for our stop, they were a credit to the school and were superb to take out. They enjoyed a refreshing drink and snack in Greggs. As we had a bit of time before our next bus back (after reading the timetables) we popped over to McDonalds for an ice cream and enjoyed their far superior air conditioning!

Today to cool down we have been engaging in water play on a paddling pool on our garden!

Our students recently enjoyed an exciting and educational trip to Cadbury World in Birmingham. During the visit, they learned about the history of chocolate, from the origins of cocoa beans to the production of the chocolate we enjoy today.

Pupils explored a range of interactive exhibits and watched demonstrations showing how chocolate is made. A particular highlight was seeing the chocolate-making process in action and, of course, tasting some delicious Cadbury treats.

The trip supported learning in subjects such as history, geography, and design technology, making it both engaging and informative. Overall, it was a fantastic experience that students (and staff!) thoroughly enjoyed.

Our assembly was all about World Refugee Day. Ask your children what they can remember about it.

Weds 1st – Friday 3rd July: KS4 YHA Residential Trip

Thursday 23rd July: Showtime Event (2 shows)

Friday 24th July: Summer Sports Day – This will be an internal event this year as it is the last day of term, we will not be inviting parents.

If your child leaves home in the morning a little unsettled and you want to quickly tell us, so we know to expect a tricky start to the day, a quick email (that we can follow up later) to the tutor and/or core team with ‘Handle with Care’ in the email title will ensure that we are aware.