Parent Newsletter 26/09/2025

Associate Principal’s Message

Dear families,

It was a real pleasure to welcome so many young people, along with their parents and carers, to our Open Evening on Wednesday. The enthusiasm and engagement from families was truly inspiring, and I’d like to thank everyone who took the time to speak with me and other members of staff about the exciting journey our school is on—and how their child can thrive with us.

We believe it’s incredibly important that parents and carers feel confident asking questions and learning more about school life and how we support every child’s success. That’s why we offer several ways to stay connected: our WhatsApp channel, our X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram pages, our email at info@astreadearne.org, and of course, this newsletter. These platforms are here so you can share questions, concerns, and suggestions—because when we work together, all of our young people benefit.

As I said to our Year 6 families this week: there’s no such thing as a daft question when it comes to your child’s education—so please, ask away!

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend.

Kind regards

Mr Arezoo

Associate Principal

Key Dates

Saturday 27^th September – Dearne Community Arts Festival
Wednesday 15^th October – Tutor Review Evening
Wednesday 22nd October – We Care into the Future trip
Thursday 23rd October – Alton Towers rewards trip
Friday 24^th October – INSET Day
Monday 27^th October – Friday 31^st October – October Half Term
Monday 3^rd November – INSET Day

Lunch Menu

A Meal Deal consists of the following:

A meal meal and either a pudding or water
A sandwich and either a cookie or water
A pasta pot and either a cookie or water

Dearne Community Arts Festival

Nut free school

A reminder that Astrea Academy Dearne is a nut free zone. We have scholars and members of staff in school who have severe nut allergies. Please do not allow children to bring in any products containing nuts.

Meet the Hatter theatre show

Please see the link for details regarding a show at Barnsley Civic: https://barnsleycivic.co.uk/event/meet-the-hatter/

Blaze Runner

South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue has launched Blaze Runner, a fast-paced online game that helps you think about how to escape safely in a house fire.

As you race through the maze, you’ll collect items like a phone and keys – just like you would in a real emergency. If you score high, you could win prizes including Tramlines Festival tickets, a Gulliver’s Valley family pass, a Yorkshire Wildlife Park visit for six, or a £150 shopping voucher.

After playing, you’ll be invited to download a free template and make your own fire escape plan with your family to keep you safe in your home.

Play the Game: Blaze Runner

Love Where You Live Programme

As part of the ongoing Love Where You Live programme, council officers are wanting to work alongside residents, volunteers, schools, and businesses in order to target local hotspots.

They will be in the Dearne North (Thurnscoe and Goldthorpe) between 22^nd – 25^th September with a focus on Elizabeth St, Marlborough Close, Church Street, Lansdowne Close and Dearne South (Goldthorpe and Bolton) between 11^th – 13^th November with a focus on Beever St, Frederick St and Broadwater, Ingsfield Lane lower area.

They will be providing the pickers, high viz vests and bags, all you need to bring is sensible shoes and clothing. They appreciate any time you can give on the day and would really welcome your input. (They normally start at 9.00am and finish for 2.30pm but any time you’re able to give during these hours is greatly appreciated)

Please email darrylhand@bransley.gov.uk if you would like to attend so you can be kept up to date with meeting points and times, as well as any changes they may need to make due to weather conditions.

New OWLS

Night OWLS is a single point of access, overnight listening service for people experiencing emotional difficulties. This is to support young people, their parents and carers living in Bradford, Leeds, Calderdale, Kirklees, Wakefield and Barnsley.

Night OWLS

Call: 0800 148 8244 (freephone)

Text: 07984 376950

Online support: wynightowls.org.uk

Open from 8pm – 8am. 365 days a year