✨ Dovecote School Open Evening ✨
We’re delighted to invite you to our Open Evening on Thursday 9th October, 4–6pm.
This is a fantastic opportunity for parents and carers to:
✅ Explore our school environment
✅ Meet our dedicated staff team
✅ Ask questions ...and learn more about what we offer
Please note: Based on feedback from previous events, this Open Evening is designed for adults only. Children will not be present, allowing parents to fully engage, take their time to look around, and have meaningful conversations with our team.
📍 Dovecote School
🗓 Thursday 9th October
⏰ 4–6pm
Please email reception@dovecoteschool.co.uk to book on and please provide the following information:
- the names of the adults who will attend
- your child's name
- date of birth
- current year group
- which local authority you are under and whether your child has an active EHCP
We look forward to welcoming you!
🌞 School may be out for summer… but the farm is full of life! 🐾
While our classrooms are quiet, the farm is bursting with activity. Penelope Pig is living her best life – mostly eating, occasionally napping, and proudly calling it a balanced diet. 🐷💅
The goats are ...bouncing around on the trampoline, the ducks were thrilled with yesterday’s rain, and the baby rabbits are looking extra fluffy.
Meanwhile, the sheep are happily roaming the fields, and the donkeys are soaking up the sunshine like they’ve booked a summer holiday.
We can’t wait to welcome everyone back in September – but for now, the animals are enjoying their break just as much as we hope you are! 🐐🐖🐑🦆🐰🐴
A huge thank you to everyone for the part they played in this weekend’s Summer ECO Fair and to all those that mucked in to make it happen 💚
Final amount raised won’t be available until the reconciliation of takings minus expenses has taken place 💚
Hope you all had a ...great time and if you have any feedback and photos from the day that you’re happy to share please post them in the comments 💚
Tomorrow is the day! 💚
As we have seen the weather is set to be absolutely glorious for our Summer ECO Fair 💚
We look forward to welcoming lots of visitors and we hope that an enjoyable day will be had by all 💚
Please bring cash and cards as both forms of payment... will be accepted on the day 💚
See you tomorrow! 💚
Join Us for Our Summer Fair – Saturday 21st June, 11am–3pm!
We're so excited to welcome you to our Summer Fair this Saturday! It's set to be a fun, inclusive day for families, friends – and even your well-behaved dogs! 🐶
Here are a few things to keep in mind, ...especially with the hot weather forecast (28–29°C):
- There are limited shaded areas on-site, and pavements may become very hot – please plan accordingly, especially for little paws!
- Do not leave your dog in the car, and please don’t leave them unattended at any time.
- Bring plenty of water for your dog and some poo bags – and kindly take any waste home with you.
- All dogs must stay on a lead while on the school site and at the fair.
Thank you for helping us keep the event safe and enjoyable for everyone. We can’t wait to see you there! 🎈
— Dovecote School Team
Final shout out for our Summer ECO fair 💚
Followers who live local to Shapwick, your donations for the RAFFLE & the TOMBOLA would still be very much appreciated 💚
No more BOOKS thank you as our BOOK NOOK is overflowing! 💚
For our local budding bakers - CAKES,... COOKIES & SAVOURY BAKES with no nuts - please send those into school on FRIDAY 💚
Thank you 🙏🏻 so much for your support 💚
We look forward to seeing everyone on Saturday 21st June from 11am - 3pm for what promises to be a brilliant day! 💚
Dear Dovecote School Followers,
With just 2 weeks to go until our Summer Eco Fair on Saturday June 21st, from 11am to 3pm would you be able to consider contributing the following items to make sure our event is a success?
💚 Good quality BOOKS for The Book Nook
💚 UNUSED ITEMS... for our terrific TOMBOLA
💚 EXPERIENCES & TREATS for our regular RAFFLE
Please pop your contributions in carrier bags and hand your bags of goodies into any of the team in Reception.
We look forward to seeing you all on the 21st June and huge thanks in advance for your support!
The Dovecote Family Support Committee
& All The Summer ECO Fair Volunteers
🐔 A HUGE thank you to Glastonbury Egg Company and Hybrid Hens for their incredibly generous donation of 21 point-of-lay hens!
We're thrilled to welcome these feathered friends to our school and can’t wait for our students and staff to meet them next week. This is such an exciting... opportunity for hands-on learning and connecting with nature—thank you for helping make it possible! 💛
#SchoolChickens #ThankYou #HandsOnLearning
💙 May is ARFID Awareness Month 💙
ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) is a serious eating disorder, often affecting children with sensory sensitivities or neurodevelopmental differences. It goes far beyond "picky eating" and can have a significant impact on ...health, wellbeing, and family life.
To support understanding, we’ve created an informative poster for parents and carers to help raise awareness and signpost support.
Let’s keep the conversation going, raise awareness, and support every child’s journey with understanding, compassion, and care. 💛
Find out more here:
🔹 https://www.arfidawarenessuk.org/
🔹 https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/get-information-and-support/about-eating-disorders/types/arfid/
🔹 https://emilyprogram.com/blog/warning-signs-and-support-child-with-arfid/
🔹 https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/arfid.html
🔹 https://bebodypositive.org.uk/resource/arfid-is-more-than-just-fussy-eating-how-to-offer-real-support/
🔹 https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/mental-health/eating-disorders/avoidant-restrictive-food-intake-disorder-arfid/
#ARFIDAwareness #SENsupport #Neurodiversity #EndTheStigma #BeUnderstanding