We are currently seeking a new parent governor to join our team.

Please see the attached letter regarding the requirements for this and the nomination form to be completed.

Please note all nominations need to be received at the school office before midday on Friday 29th November.

We are looking to employ a full-time 1:1 teaching assistant to start as soon as possible, initially on a one year contract until Summer 2025.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed and creative Teaching Assistant, who wishes to fully involve themselves as an integral part of a very friendly and forward thinking school.

After our PTA's AGM we are pleased to announce & welcome our new committee members.

Thank you to all who joined us for our AGM.

Monique Howard~ Chair
Monique works as an Operations & Change Delivery Manager so is used to managing projects and spinning lots of plates.

She has two daughters at DSJ: in year 1 and year 5, and is looking forward to organising some fantastic events for the school.

In her spare time, Monique loves reading fiction and is currently on a mission to read one book a week for a year.

Rachel Newsome~ Vice Chair
Rachel works in marketing and events and has covered lots of industries over her career, including craft, travel and home fragrance.

She is a mum of 2 girls: one in year 1 at DSJ and one who is 2 years old.

Rachel is looking forward to helping the committee to raise money for the school and is keen to use her experience to help out with social media, newsletters and a bit of crafting!  

Lauren Marney~ Vice Chair
Lauren is a  Specialist Occupational Therapist with 18 years experience working in the NHS.

She’s a mum of two boys, her eldest has just started reception so, she’s new to DSJ school life. Lauren is excited to be part of the PTA and looks forward to raising vital funds.

Her passions in life are nature and the great outdoors. Her guilty pleasures are country music and chocolate.

Victoria Russell~ Secretary
Victoria is an Executive Assistant for a large media company. She  especially enjoys organising events and parties for the business, which will be invaluable to help within the PTA.

She has a son in year one and loves to socialise with friends, enjoys baking (great news!), going to the gym and best of all, having days out with her family.

Krystal Collins~ Treasurer
Krystal is an Accountant for an award winning accountancy practice, and brings a wealth of experience to the PTA. She has tons of ideas about how to reduce our costs to make even more money for the school.
 
She has a daughter in year 5 at DSJ.  

Krystal enjoys painting, kayaking and photographing nature.

We have been invited to join this years Summer Reading Challenge. Sign up for FREE at your local library!

What is the Summer Reading Challenge?

The Summer Reading Challenge encourages children to keep reading during the school summer holidays – and to enjoy reading anything they like! Children aged 4-11 are invited to set a reading goal and collect rewards for their reading. It’s completely FREE to take part.

It is an amazing way to boost children’s confidence – last year 72% of children taking part felt more confident reading.1

Why should my child sign up?

• They will be better prepared to return to school in the autumn.
• The Challenge supports the move into a new year group.
• Becoming more independent in their reading boosts children’s confidence and self-esteem.
• The library provides free access to books and fun family activities all through the summer.
• Library staff are on hand to offer support and book recommendations.

Your child will be part of a UK-wide programme developed by The Reading Agency and delivered in partnership with the public library network.

How can my child take part?

Visit your local library and sign up. Your child will:

• Register with the library and borrow and read any books, eBooks and audiobooks.
• Receive a Challenge poster and collect special stickers and rewards for reading.
• Win a medal and certificate if they read six (or more!) books during the holiday.
• Not a member of the library? You can ask at the library to get your child’s free library card.

When?

It will launch on 6 July and onward and closes on September 14th.

Where?

Deepings Community Library, High Street, Market Deeping, PE6 8ED. 01778 346528

With the demise of the Deeping's Carnival after over 50 years of existence, it has been decided Deeping will have a 'FUNDAY SUNDAY'!

The event will take place on the 7th July (12pm-5pm) on The John Eve Field.

The MDTC & DSTPC have awarded a grant to the organising group, and with support from the:

• Deeping Lions
• Rotary Club
• Round Table
• Inner Wheel

Deeping will have a family fun day! The main emphasis of the event will be enjoyment without having to spend lots of money. Most of the entertainment will be FREE with the aim that every child will go home with a small gift.

What can I expect at the event...

• How many sweets in the jar?
• Crazy bingo
• Wacky races and much more...