31/01/2025
Our wonderful school came together to celebrate a very important cultural event: the Chinese New Year.
Pupils from each class worked on a variety of art and design tasks, completing pieces linked to the New Year celebrations, including dragons, parasols and more.
Children also enjoyed watching the cooking of some Chinese food...and then sampling some too!
During the morning, our wonderful Year 6 pupils even completed reading comprehension tasks based on this very special event.
Kung hei fat choi
24/01/2025
ELEVEN pupils from Dilhorne Endowed C.E. Primary School joined friends from four of the Trust sister schools to form The Moorlands Primary Federation (TMPF) combined choir and sing in the Young Voices concert in Birmingham.
More than one hundred pupils from across TMPF were part of a 6,000-strong choir of school children performing to thousands of audience members at the BP Pulse Live arena, singing a selection of songs including: ‘Try Everything’, ‘Hairspray’, ‘Oceania’ and, to celebrate what would have been Bob Marley’s 80th birthday: ‘One Love’.
Kim Gagliano, class teacher, said, “The children had an enjoyable time performing at ‘Young Voices’ alongside the other schools within TMPF last year, and we were delighted to be able to provide that opportunity again. The concert is a special event for all those involved and is something which the children and families will remember for a long time.”
TMPF Music Leader, Mandi Whiteley, who co-ordinated TMPF’s participation in the event, added, “Bringing together children from five schools to become one choir is lovely to see. They have all worked so hard to learn the songs. To then join thousands of other children from across the Midlands and beyond, and perform as superbly as they did in Birmingham, was a very special achievement.
“We are so proud of each of them for representing their school and The Moorlands Primary Federation so wonderfully and singing so beautifully.”
15/10/2024
Do you want to play a part in the decision-making of The Moorlands Primary Federation?
Would you like to represent parents and carers on The Moorlands Primary Federation Trust Board?
The Moorlands Primary Federation, the Multi Academy Trust of which school is part, has vacancies for two Parent Trustees.
The two posts are open to consideration for any current parent within our family of nine schools and are offered on a voluntary basis.
As a member of the Trust Board, the Parent Trustee will represent all of the parents/ carers and help to guide the strategic direction of all nine schools within The Moorlands Primary Federation, not solely the school at which their child/children attend.
Full Trust Board meetings ordinarily take place four times per year at 6.00pm: comprising of an AGM in September, plus one termly meeting. Trustees are also encouraged to join a Committee which meets termly. Attendance at a number of these meetings could be undertaken remotely. The Parent Trustee has a four-year period of office and fulfils the role of a Director of the Multi Academy Trust.
If you would like to be considered for one of the posts, please contact TMPFtrustee@tmpf.staffs.sch.uk for further details, or speak with the school office.
19/07/2024
We are delighted to share the exciting news that Dilhorne Endowed C.E. Primary School have been awarded to National School Games ‘GOLD AWARD’ for our ongoing commitment to PE and School Sport.
The School Games Mark is a Government-led awards scheme launched in 2012, facilitated by the Youth Sport Trust to reward schools for the commitment to the development of competition across their school and into the wider community. We are delighted to have been awarded the Gold standard award for our dedication to school sport throughout the year!
Dilhorne Endowed C.E. Primary School are extremely proud of our pupils for their dedication to all aspects of school sport and to so many parents/carers who helped us to travel to matches and cheer us along!
07/03/2024
Dilhorne Endowed C.E. celebrated World Book Day with a range of beautiful costumes and also by developing children’s love of poetry.
To share the joy of reading different text types, children enjoyed talking about books, reading books and dressing up as some of their favourite characters.
To build our school’s love of poetry, staff took to the mic and celebrated poetry through rap!
At Dilhorne Endowed C.E. Primary, we love to read…and now rap too!
10/01/2024
Dilhorne Endowed C.E. Primary School have places available for pupils to come and join our warm, friendly and Christian school family, who learn in a stunning environment complete with its very own farm!
If your child, or a child of a friend or family member is due to start Reception Class in September 2024, applications for a school place need to be submitted no later than Monday 15th January. Still undecided? Please give us a call and we can arrange a time to visit.
To submit your application to join Dilhorne Endowed C.E. Primary School, or one of our TMPF sister schools, please visit: https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/Education/Admissions-primary/Apply/Overview.aspx as soon as possible to secure your place.
05/01/2024
Many children were lucky enough to have received exciting presents for Christmas which offer them access to the internet and the online world.
As part of our commitment to keeping children safe, prior to Christmas we sent a link to all parents/carers for parental guides to many of these devices, just to offer a little more insight into how they are used, and also how they could be a risk if not managed properly.
Over the course of the year, we will share information on different online platforms and devices, including the necessary age restrictions, so parents and carers can be informed and continue to support their children with ways to stay safe.
Click here to visit our page containing parental guides to keeping children safe online.
06/11/2023
We are delighted to share news of special events in our village which are to support parents and carers of children with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND).
The main aims of the coffee mornings are:
- To provide a safe space for parents/carers of children with SEND to support one another emotionally, spiritually and practically.
- Gather together for a cuppa and the chance to talk and listen.
- Support parents/carers spiritually and offer a space to be together and for prayer.
- Offer practical support, signpost to support services, share knowledge and listen to guest speakers.
The sessions take place on the 2nd Monday of the month, 9.00am-11.00am, at All Saints’ Church, New Road, Dilhorne ST10 2PQ (please park on the road, or at the Dilhorne recreation centre).
Next sessions:
Monday 13th November;
Monday 11th December.
For further information, please contact the Parish Office on 01782 312570, or via the church’s facebook page.
20/10/2023
If you, or any of your friends or family have a child due to start school in September 2024, then please come and visit our beautiful, friendly and happy village school and even meet some of our animals!
We are holding an open morning for parents and carers on Tuesday 21st November 9.30-10.30am. To book your place, please contact the school office: 01538 702355 (opt 3), or office@dilhorne.staffs.sch.uk
If you cannot make this date but still wish to come and find out more about our loving and friendly Church of England school family, please contact us so we can arrange a mutually convenient time.
To apply for a place at one of our family of primary schools, please visit:
https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/Education/Admissions-primary/home.aspx
Growing in Faith and Learning.
18/10/2023
Although we are very early in the school year, parents and carers of our wonderful pupils in Year 6 have been busy considering secondary schools for September 2024.
Just a little reminder that applications to secondary schools need to be made by 31 October 2023.
To apply, please visit: https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/Education/Admissions-secondary/home.aspx
