<![CDATA[Danesholme Infant Academy News Feed - Latest News]]> https://www.danesholmeinfantacademy.org%2Fnews%2F%3Fpid%3D20%26amp%3Bnid%3D2 Juniper Education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.5 (junipereducation.org) Mon, 24 Nov 2025 12:15:51 GMT Mon, 24 Nov 2025 12:15:51 GMT <![CDATA[ It's time to apply for a Reception or Year 3 school place for September 2026 ]]> https://www.danesholmeinfantacademy.org/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=77 The closing date for applications is Thursday 15th January 2026.

]]> Mon, 24 Nov 2025 12:15:51 GMT https://www.danesholmeinfantacademy.org/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=77 <![CDATA[ School Photographs - Tuesday 23rd September ]]> https://www.danesholmeinfantacademy.org/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=76 JS Photography - Individual Photographs

]]> Mon, 22 Sep 2025 14:47:04 GMT https://www.danesholmeinfantacademy.org/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=76 <![CDATA[ Nursery Graduation - Monday 14th July ]]> https://www.danesholmeinfantacademy.org/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=74 Nursery Graduation - Monday 14th July - 10.00am - 11.00am

]]> Thu, 19 Jun 2025 12:38:36 GMT https://www.danesholmeinfantacademy.org/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=74 <![CDATA[ Year 2 Leavers Assembly - Monday 17th July ]]> https://www.danesholmeinfantacademy.org/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=75 Year 2 Leavers Assembly - Monday 17th July at 9.00am

]]> Thu, 19 Jun 2025 12:48:47 GMT https://www.danesholmeinfantacademy.org/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=75 <![CDATA[ VE Day 80 Years Celebrations - Thursday 8th May ]]> https://www.danesholmeinfantacademy.org/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=73 On Thursday 8th of May, Danesholme Academies will be celebrating 80 years since Victory in Europe was declared at the end of World War Two. Before May the 8th, the children will learn about the significance of VE day in assemblies and lessons.

On the day itself we would like all the children and staff to wear red, white and blue mufti. It could involve wearing a combination of these colours, or just one of the colours. We will also be holding a cake competition on the day. For those who would like to, we invite you to make and decorate a cake with a VE day theme! At the end of the day we would invite all parents and children to the Infants and Junior school halls to purchase slices of cake.

All proceeds raised will be donated to The Royal British Legion who support service personel and their families. Thank you!

]]> Mon, 28 Apr 2025 12:38:36 GMT https://www.danesholmeinfantacademy.org/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=73 <![CDATA[ Mufti Day - DIA and DJA ]]> https://www.danesholmeinfantacademy.org/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=72 Mufti Day - DJA and DIA


This event aims to support Skylark Ward, the children's ward at Kettering General Hospital. Skylark Ward provides not only essential medical care, but also a range of services to make children feel more comfortable during their stay. These include play specialists, on-sight education, a playroom, and a sensory room.

We encourage all students to wear non-school uniform for the day in exchange for a donation. Every contribution, no matter how small, will make a real difference to the children and families who benefit from the incredible work of Skylark Ward.

Let’s come together as a school community to support this important cause!
Thank you for your generosity and support.

]]> Sat, 4 Jan 2025 13:21:24 GMT https://www.danesholmeinfantacademy.org/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=72 <![CDATA[ Red Nose Day ]]> https://www.danesholmeinfantacademy.org/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=71 Wear something red mufti day for £1 for Comic Relief.

Red Noses on sale from the offices from 14th for £2 each - cash only please

]]> Tue, 18 Mar 2025 13:11:58 GMT https://www.danesholmeinfantacademy.org/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=71 <![CDATA[ Book Fair - 11th to 17th March ]]> https://www.danesholmeinfantacademy.org/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=70 INFANT SCHOOL BOOK FAIR - Open Tuesday 11th, Friday 14th and Monday 17th March - 3.15pm to 4.00pm. The book fair will also open after school during Parents' Evening until 5.30pm

]]> Fri, 3 Oct 2025 09:08:55 GMT https://www.danesholmeinfantacademy.org/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=70 <![CDATA[ Parents evening - March 2025 ]]> https://www.danesholmeinfantacademy.org/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=69 Wednesday 12th March and Thursday 13th March. 

Please book via the Arbor parent portal or App - instructions have been sent out via email.

]]> Fri, 3 Oct 2025 08:50:40 GMT https://www.danesholmeinfantacademy.org/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=69 <![CDATA[ It's time to apply for a Reception or Year 3 school place for September 2025 ]]> https://www.danesholmeinfantacademy.org/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=68 Closing date for applications is Wednesday 15th January. 

The easiest and quickest way to apply is online using the link below:

 Apply for a Reception or Year 3 School Place

]]> Wed, 27 Nov 2024 12:59:38 GMT https://www.danesholmeinfantacademy.org/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=68 <![CDATA[ Christmas Dinner - Tuesday 17th December ]]> https://www.danesholmeinfantacademy.org/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=67 This year's Christmas Dinner will be held on Tuesday 17th December. Bookings must be made by 10am on Tuesday 12th December. Please book in the usual way at www.kingswoodcatering.co.uk or register if not already. Please email enquires@kingswoodcatering.co.uk for any other information.

]]> Tue, 26 Nov 2024 14:55:04 GMT https://www.danesholmeinfantacademy.org/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=67 <![CDATA[ Children in Need ]]> https://www.danesholmeinfantacademy.org/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=66 Children enjoyed 'getting active' for Children in Need. Almost £500 was raised across both academies for worthy causes. Thank you for your support.

]]> Tue, 26 Nov 2024 14:50:58 GMT https://www.danesholmeinfantacademy.org/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=66 <![CDATA[ Children in Need - Friday 15th November ]]> https://www.danesholmeinfantacademy.org/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=65 CHILDREN IN NEED AT DANESHOLME!
This year we will be fund raising for both Children in Need and our Academies to be able to support this wonderful charity and to provide resources for our children. This years theme is led by The Gladiators and we are using this to' Get Active'. Children will be able to wear sports wear or spotty mufti for £1 and we will also be be holding a colouring competition with entries costing only £1. Children will be able to buy a Pudsey colouring sheet or T-Shirt design sheet from reception at both Academies from Monday 11th November. The closing date for these to come back to school will be Thursday 14th November with prizes awarded in each year group on Friday 15th. In school children will be taking part in fun fitness sessions throughout the day. Thank you for supporting Children in Need and Danesholme Academies.

]]> Wed, 13 Nov 2024 15:05:10 GMT https://www.danesholmeinfantacademy.org/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=65 <![CDATA[ Parents evening - October 2024 ]]> https://www.danesholmeinfantacademy.org/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=64 Tuesday 15th October - 3.30pm to 5.30pm
Wednesday 16th October - 3.30pm to 5.30pm

]]> Tue, 15 Oct 2024 15:05:28 GMT https://www.danesholmeinfantacademy.org/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=64 <![CDATA[ Individual School Photographs - Wednesday 25th September ]]> https://www.danesholmeinfantacademy.org/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=63 Please enter an introduction for your news story here.

]]> Mon, 23 Sep 2024 12:25:39 GMT https://www.danesholmeinfantacademy.org/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=63 <![CDATA[ Nursery Graduation ]]> https://www.danesholmeinfantacademy.org/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=62 Nursery Graduation is on Monday 15th July from 10.00am to 11.00am.

]]> Thu, 20 Jun 2024 15:49:47 GMT https://www.danesholmeinfantacademy.org/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=62 <![CDATA[ Sports Activity Mornings ]]> https://www.danesholmeinfantacademy.org/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=61 Sports Activity Mornings

]]> Thu, 20 Jun 2024 15:19:29 GMT https://www.danesholmeinfantacademy.org/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=61 <![CDATA[ School Photographer - class photos-Wednesday 8th May ]]> https://www.danesholmeinfantacademy.org/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=60 Thu, 18 Apr 2024 13:01:01 GMT https://www.danesholmeinfantacademy.org/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=60 <![CDATA[ Parents Evenings ]]> https://www.danesholmeinfantacademy.org/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=59 Wednesday 13th March - 3:30pm to 5:30pm

Thursday 14th March - 3:30pm to 5:30pm

Please ensure you have booked an appointment following the link: https://parents-booking.co.uk/

If you have any problems booking please contact the school office.

]]> Tue, 3 Dec 2024 11:56:51 GMT https://www.danesholmeinfantacademy.org/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=59 <![CDATA[ Comic relief - Mufti day & cake sale ]]> https://www.danesholmeinfantacademy.org/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=58 Comic Relief Red Nose Day is on Friday 15th March. Both academies will be holding a cake sale and mufti day. Donations of cakes will be gratefully received. £1 suggested donation for Mufti which will go straight to Comic Relief. Thank you for your support.

]]> Tue, 3 Dec 2024 11:36:20 GMT https://www.danesholmeinfantacademy.org/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=58 <![CDATA[ Reading Week - 4th to 8th March ]]> https://www.danesholmeinfantacademy.org/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=57 Mon, 2 Dec 2024 14:23:07 GMT https://www.danesholmeinfantacademy.org/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=57 <![CDATA[ Children's Mental Health Week ]]> https://www.danesholmeinfantacademy.org/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=56 Children's Mental Health Week

]]> Mon, 29 Jan 2024 12:09:05 GMT https://www.danesholmeinfantacademy.org/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=56 <![CDATA[ Applying for a Reception or Year 3 place for September 2024 ]]> https://www.danesholmeinfantacademy.org/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=38 Application Deadline: midnight on Sunday 15th January 2024.

]]> Sun, 1 Sep 2024 16:15:03 GMT https://www.danesholmeinfantacademy.org/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=38 <![CDATA[ Nursery and Reception classes - Carols in the Community ]]> https://www.danesholmeinfantacademy.org/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=55 On Friday 8th December the Nursery and Reception children will be singing Carols in the school playground at 10am, raising money for the Children's Society charity.
We would like to invite parents into the school hall from 9am - 9:50am, for tea & coffee, to keep warm, whilst the children get ready.

]]> Wed, 12 Jul 2023 13:14:15 GMT https://www.danesholmeinfantacademy.org/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=55 <![CDATA[ Christmas Jumper Day - Thursday 7th December ]]> https://www.danesholmeinfantacademy.org/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=54 Join Save the Children's Christmas Jumper Day on Thursday 7 December 2023 and help children everywhere get the best future ever. 

Suggested donation of £1 for Save the Children.

]]> Thu, 30 Nov 2023 16:06:13 GMT https://www.danesholmeinfantacademy.org/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=54 <![CDATA[ Children in Need - Friday 17th November ]]> https://www.danesholmeinfantacademy.org/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=52 We will be having a MUFTI day to support Children in Need and round off anti bullying week, suggested donation of £1 to wear Mufti or Children in Need themed attire.

]]> Wed, 22 Nov 2023 15:06:34 GMT https://www.danesholmeinfantacademy.org/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=52 <![CDATA[ Anti-Bullying Week 2023 - Monday 13th to Friday 17th November ]]> https://www.danesholmeinfantacademy.org/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=51 We are asking pupils to come to school wearing their most brilliant odd socks on Monday 13th November.

]]> Tue, 14 Nov 2023 11:42:55 GMT https://www.danesholmeinfantacademy.org/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=51 <![CDATA[ Royal British Legion - Poppy Appeal ]]> https://www.danesholmeinfantacademy.org/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=53 Poppies and other Poppy Appeal merchandise will be on sale daily from the school office. 

Suggested donations for the Poppy Appeal merchandise start from as little as 50p and a donation of your choice for the poppies. 

]]> Tue, 14 Nov 2023 11:43:34 GMT https://www.danesholmeinfantacademy.org/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=53 <![CDATA[ Bonfire Season ]]> https://www.danesholmeinfantacademy.org/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=50 A reminder to stay safe over the Bonfire Night season. Here is some advice from the Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service. Remember that Corby always has a lovely free Firework Display which is cheaper and safer than holding your own!

Please do download the leaflets below.

]]> Sat, 11 Feb 2023 14:02:26 GMT https://www.danesholmeinfantacademy.org/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=50 <![CDATA[ Open days for Reception Intake - September 2024 ]]> https://www.danesholmeinfantacademy.org/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=49 In order for parents to view our school and make informed choices about a primary school for their children, we will be holding open days.  During these appointments, parents will be given a tour of our school and an overview of Danesholme Infant Academy life.  Parents will have the chance to ask any questions about any aspect of their child joining our school community.

We have a few dates available so if you would like to arrange a time to visit our school, please phone the school office (01536 741732) to make a booking. 

The visits will take place on Monday 16th October, Tuesday 17th October and Wednesday 18th October from 10-11am and 1.30-2.30pm

VISIT DATE ADDED - Tuesday 7th November from 3.30-4.30pm

We look forward to meeting you.

]]> Tue, 10 Oct 2023 13:24:14 GMT https://www.danesholmeinfantacademy.org/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=49 <![CDATA[ Year 1 West Lodge Farm Trip ]]> https://www.danesholmeinfantacademy.org/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=48 This term year 1 will be learning about farming, animals and their babies and the food chain. To support this, we have planned a Year 1 trip to West Lodge Rural Centre on Tuesday 3rd October. This is a great opportunity to bring learning to life.

]]> Mon, 25 Sep 2023 14:01:09 GMT https://www.danesholmeinfantacademy.org/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=48 <![CDATA[ Year 2 Leaver's Assembly ]]> https://www.danesholmeinfantacademy.org/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=46 Year 2 leaver's assembly in the hall.

We are looking forward to sharing our celebration of learning with you all.

]]> Tue, 18 Jul 2023 12:49:09 GMT https://www.danesholmeinfantacademy.org/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=46 <![CDATA[ Year 2 trip to Stanwick Lakes - Thursday 20th July ]]> https://www.danesholmeinfantacademy.org/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=47 As part of our topic on water, we will be undertaking a visit to Stanwick Lakes, where we will have the opportunity to do pond dipping and carry out scientific investigations into our findings.   

]]> Tue, 18 Jul 2023 13:02:39 GMT https://www.danesholmeinfantacademy.org/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=47 <![CDATA[ Corby Library-Family Fun Activities ]]> https://www.danesholmeinfantacademy.org/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=45 Please see links below for list of activities at Corby Library this June.

]]> Fri, 26 May 2023 15:18:24 GMT https://www.danesholmeinfantacademy.org/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=45 <![CDATA[ Reception Trip to Corby Cube - Dinosaur World ]]> https://www.danesholmeinfantacademy.org/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=44 As part of our topic this term, ‘Dinosaurs’, we will be learning all about dinosaurs and their habitats. To support this we have planned a trip to watch Dinosaur World at The Corby Cube on Thursday 30th March. The children will be able to see many of the different dinosaurs we will be learning about. This will be a great opportunity to bring learning to life.

]]> Mon, 20 Mar 2023 14:54:55 GMT https://www.danesholmeinfantacademy.org/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=44 <![CDATA[ Comic Relief Red Nose Day - Friday 17th March ]]> https://www.danesholmeinfantacademy.org/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=43 Comic Relief Red Nose Day March 17th 2023.
To support Red Nose Day this year we will be allowing children to wear mufti for a donation of £1.

]]> Wed, 15 Mar 2023 14:04:34 GMT https://www.danesholmeinfantacademy.org/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=43 <![CDATA[ World Book Day ]]> https://www.danesholmeinfantacademy.org/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=41 World Book Day - Thursday 2nd March

On Thursday the 2nd of March Danesholme Academies will be celebrating World Book Day. The children can come in costume as a favourite book character if they wish, or in mufti. (Please don't feel the need to buy a costume especially for the day.)

]]> Tue, 3 Jan 2023 15:37:00 GMT https://www.danesholmeinfantacademy.org/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=41 <![CDATA[ Year 1 Trip to Rockingham Castle - Wednesday 22nd February ]]> https://www.danesholmeinfantacademy.org/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=42 Year 1 will be visiting Rockingham Castle to experience a real castle to develop their history and geography skills and learn some facts about the history of Corby and significant buildings where they live.   

]]> Tue, 31 Jan 2023 11:03:54 GMT https://www.danesholmeinfantacademy.org/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=42 <![CDATA[ Christmas Jumper Day - Thursday 8th December ]]> https://www.danesholmeinfantacademy.org/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=40 Christmas Jumper Day in aid of Save the Children.

]]> Thu, 12 May 2022 14:38:12 GMT https://www.danesholmeinfantacademy.org/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=40 <![CDATA[ Children in Need ]]> https://www.danesholmeinfantacademy.org/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=39 Danesholme Academies will be inviting all children (and staff!) to dress up in spots, dots or Children In Need mufti to celebrate and support the great SPOTACULAR on Friday 18th November 2022.
We will also be asking for cake donations across both academies so that we can hold a cake sale within the school day. £1 donation for Mufti and cakes will be between 20p-50p.

Ideally the £1 donations should be made online to the following site:

https://donate.bbcchildreninneed.co.uk/

However we will be able to accept some donations on the day.

Many thanks for your support.

]]> Fri, 11 Nov 2022 13:53:06 GMT https://www.danesholmeinfantacademy.org/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=39 <![CDATA[ Visiting School for Reception 2023 ]]> https://www.danesholmeinfantacademy.org/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=37 Arrangements to come and have a look at our academy prior to applying for a Reception place starting September 2023. 

We have a range of dates available to come and have a look around the academy - during the school day. This is so you can see our academy with our amazing children in. 

The dates are :
Tuesday 18th October - Wednesday 19th October - Thursday 20th October

Open day times - 10.00am to 11.00am           1.30pm to 2.30pm

]]> Mon, 10 Jan 2022 23:39:56 GMT https://www.danesholmeinfantacademy.org/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=37 <![CDATA[ Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II ]]> https://www.danesholmeinfantacademy.org/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=36 Fri, 9 Sep 2022 08:23:47 GMT https://www.danesholmeinfantacademy.org/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=36 <![CDATA[ Term Starts Monday 5th September! ]]> https://www.danesholmeinfantacademy.org/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=35 We are excited to welcome back all children on Monday 5th September! We hope you've all had a lovely break over the Summer.

]]> Mon, 29 Aug 2022 21:22:33 GMT https://www.danesholmeinfantacademy.org/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=35 <![CDATA[ Wear a Rainbow for Florence ]]> https://www.danesholmeinfantacademy.org/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=34 Both Academies will be taking part in ‘Wear a rainbow for Florence’ day on the 8th of July, where we are asking everyone to come to school in rainbow clothes or mufti along with a voluntary donation or you can make a donation using the link below.

Donation through JustGiving.com

#bemorefab

]]> Tue, 7 Jun 2022 11:30:14 GMT https://www.danesholmeinfantacademy.org/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=34 <![CDATA[ Starting school in September? ]]> https://www.danesholmeinfantacademy.org/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=33 We have some spaces in our lovely Reception classes. We offer breakfast club from 8am and after-school care until 5:30pm each day. Why not give us a ring and come and see us in action?

]]> Tue, 19 Apr 2022 15:01:54 GMT https://www.danesholmeinfantacademy.org/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=33 <![CDATA[ Children in Need - Friday 19th November ]]> https://www.danesholmeinfantacademy.org/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=32 We are raising money for Children in Need on Friday 19th November with a non-uniform day. 

To donate to this amazing cause, please use the link below. 

Danesholme Infant Academy: please make your donations here:

https://app.parentpay.com/ParentPayShop/Foc/Default.aspx?shopid=5441


Please note that we are a cashless academy and no cash donations should be brought into school.

Thank you in advance for your generosity.

]]> Mon, 15 Nov 2021 14:32:36 GMT https://www.danesholmeinfantacademy.org/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=32 <![CDATA[ Harvest Festival ]]> https://www.danesholmeinfantacademy.org/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=30 Our Harvest Festival will take place during the last week of term - date to be confirmed.

]]> Sun, 19 Sep 2021 18:58:11 GMT https://www.danesholmeinfantacademy.org/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=30 <![CDATA[ Class Dojo ]]> https://www.danesholmeinfantacademy.org/wbd21 Please look out for your invite to join Class Dojo.

We are looking forward to using ClassDojo which connects teachers with pupils and parents to build amazing classroom communities

]]> Sun, 19 Sep 2021 19:04:15 GMT https://www.danesholmeinfantacademy.org/wbd21 <![CDATA[ We Are Writers - Our Academy Novel ]]> https://www.danesholmeinfantacademy.org/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=31 Don't forget you can still order copies of our Academy novel.

We have been very busy creating some fabulous stories to publish our first Danesholme Infant Academy Novel.

]]> Thu, 15 Jul 2021 13:31:15 GMT https://www.danesholmeinfantacademy.org/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=31 <![CDATA[ SEND Webinar ]]> https://www.danesholmeinfantacademy.org/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=28 If you are a parent or carer of a child with additional needs, this informative webinar on Wednesday 10th February might be of interest to you.

]]> Wed, 2 Jun 2021 16:13:41 GMT https://www.danesholmeinfantacademy.org/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=28