DAPS Podcast

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DAPS Podcast

Keep up with all the latest news from Dauntsey Academy Primary School with the DAPS Podcast! Join Headteacher Mrs Winbolt and Parent Governor, Ian Nockolds, as they review the latest School Newsletter, reviewing what's going on in school, key events, important information and celebrating the wonderful work of our children, staff and volunteers.

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    We Love Books

    On this weeks podcast Mrs Winbolt and Mr Nockolds celebrate our popular Mothers Day assembly and look back on another fantastic Young Voices concert, plus all the fun of Reading Week! There are the usual features including who’s Over the Rainbow, what’s going on with Bert and Ernie and all the latest news from POD Corner, we’ll round up all the important dates and events coming up at Dauntsey Academy Primary School.

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    Power of Positivity 2026

    On this weeks podcast Mrs Winbolt and Mr Nockolds use the power of positivity to look ahead to 2026! Featuring performances from Hazel Class and our Young Voices Choir, we reflect on another outstanding Grandparents Tea. Plus all the usual features including who’s Over the Rainbow, what’s going on with Bert and Ernie and all the latest news from POD Corner, we’ll round up all the important dates and events coming up at Dauntsey Academy Primary School.

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    Christmas at DAPS

    On this weeks podcast Mrs Winbolt and Mr Nockolds get into the festive spirit with songs from the Dressing of the Tree and the school nativity, Lights Camel Action! Plus all the usual features including who’s Over the Rainbow, what’s going on with Bert and Ernie and all the latest news from POD Corner, we’ll round up all the important dates and events coming up at School in the run up to Christmas, plus a very special Christmas greeting from our Acorns at DAPS Pre-School.

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    Question Time

    It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Mrs Winbolt and Mr Nockolds talk about the Christmas schedule as we approach December, not to mention our own Question Time with our School Council and our Chair of Governors. Plus all the usual features including who’s Over the Rainbow, what’s going on with Bert and Ernie, as well as getting all the latest news from POD Corner.  

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    Harvest Festival 2025

    On this weeks podcast Mrs Winbolt and Mr Nockolds look back on a couple of very busy weeks at DAPS, introducing the Festival of Friends and celebrating another wonderful Harvest Festival Assembly. Plus all the usual features including who’s Over the Rainbow, what’s going on with Bert and Ernie and all the latest news from POD Corner, we’ll round up all the important dates and events coming up at School over the next couple of months.

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    New Starters

    On this episode of the podcast Mrs Winbolt and Mr Nockolds celebrate the strat of the new school year, welcoming new students, parents and teachers. Mrs Winbolt reviews the school newsletter, sharing important news, including developments at Lavington Preschool. We also welcome back POD and Bert and Ernie and look ahead tosome of the important dates for your diary this term.

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    Moving Up

    On this weeks podcast Mrs Winbolt and Mr Nockolds celebrate the 2024 2025 school year. We hear from our Head Boy and Head Girl, plus songs taken from the Year 5 & 6 play, Ye Ha and the Year 6 Leavers Assembly.

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    Equa Mead Learning Trust

    On this weeks podcast Mrs Winbolt and Mr Nockolds celebrate DAPS Dyslexia Friendly Schools accreditation and look back on another successful Sports Day, plus a special interview with Paul Skipp, the CEO of the Equa Mead Learning Trust. We also find out who’s On the Rainbow and round up all the important dates and events coming up at Dauntsey Academy Primary School.

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    Good Across the Board

    On this weeks podcast Mrs Winbolt and Mr Nockolds discuss the Ofsted inspection report and the Year 6 Residential trip, plus music from the Fathers Day Assembly and Alder Class. We also find out who’s On the Rainbow and round up all the important dates and events coming up at Dauntsey Academy Primary School.

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    Take Us As You Find Us

    On this weeks podcast Mrs Winbolt and Mr Nockolds look back on two very busy weeks at DAPS. We welcomed OfSTED to our school, followed by our Year 6 SATS! Plus all the usual features including who’s On the Rainbow, what’s going on with Bert and Ernie and all the latest news from POD Corner, we’ll round up all the important dates and events coming up at Dauntsey Academy Primary School.

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    The Great Outdoors

    On this weeks podcast Mrs Winbolt and Mr Nockolds celebrate significant improvements to the schools outdoor learning areas, including a redeveloped pond thanks to the tireless fundraising of POD. Plus all the usual features including who’s On the Rainbow and what’s going on with Bert and Ernie. We also round up all the important dates and events coming up at Dauntsey Academy Primary School.

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    There is no Manual

    On this week's podcast Mrs Winbolt and Mr Nockolds look ahead to the schools Mother's Day celebrations and revisit the importance of the school community continuing to support POD. Mrs Winbolt provides some useful hints and tips on managing your child's screen time, plus all the usual features including who’s Over the Rainbow and what’s going on with Bert and Ernie. We also round up all the important dates and events coming up at Dauntsey Academy Primary School.

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    Book Week

    On this weeks podcast Mrs Winbolt and Mr Nockolds look back on a busy book week and reflect upon the important role POD plays in the DAPS family. We also have all the usual features including who’s Over the Rainbow, what’s going on with Bert and Ernie, as well as covering all the important dates coming up over the next few weeks of term.

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    Screen Time

    On this weeks podcast Mrs Winbolt and Mr Nockolds talk about how we can support our children with the way they use electronic devices in the home and the impact this has on their behaviour in school. As we draw to the end of Term 3 we look ahead to the important dates coming up in Term 4 at Dauntsey Academy Primary School. 

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    Young Voices 2025

    On this weeks Podcast Mrs Winbolt and Mr Nockolds celebrate another performance at the Young Voices Choir at the O2. Visitors to the Grandparents Tea were treated to a special performance of a Pop Medley, which features on this episode. We have all the usual features including who’s Over the Rainbow, what’s going on with Bert and Ernie, as well as getting all the latest news from POD Corner. We also cover all the important dates over the next month, including DAPS Day at Devizes Town Football Club!

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    Happy 2025

    On this weeks podcast Mrs Winbolt and Mr Nockolds look ahead to the events taking place at DAPS at the start of 2025, including DAPS Day at Devizes Town Football Club on February 1st.Plus all the usual features including who’s Over the Rainbow, what’s going on with Bert and Ernie and all the latest news from POD Corner, we’ll round up all the important dates and events coming up at Dauntsey Academy Primary School.

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    Christmas Council

    Stay tuned for our final Podcast of 2024. Mr Nockolds and Mrs Winbolt bring you a bumper episode featuring songs from the Dressing of the Christmas Tree and the School Nativity Play, plus Mr Nockolds meets the School Council! Loads to look forward to, plus all the usual features from POD to Bert and Ernie.

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    It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas

    On this weeks Podcast Mrs Winbolt and Mr Nockolds look ahead to a busy December at DAPS, starting with the dressing of the school Christmas tree. Mrs Winbolt also talks about the Parent Coffee and Catch Up and how hearing the parents voice can make such a difference to the way the school works for everybody. We have all the usual features including who’s Over the Rainbow, what’s going on with Bert and Ernie, as well as getting all the latest news from POD Corner and taking you through all the important dates in our school calendar.

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    We Will Remember Them

    On this weeks Podcast Mrs Winbolt and Mr Nockolds look back on Remembrance Day and the important role it plays in reminding us about the sacrifices of the past as well as the present. We have all the usual features including who’s Over the Rainbow, what’s going on with Bert and Ernie, as well as getting all the latest news from POD Corner. The Podcast is about showcasing what’s best about our school, as are the Headteacher tours, so if you know of any families searching for a Primary School, share our Podcast and encourage them to book a tour.

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    Harvest Festival

    The Dauntsey Academy Primary School Podcast is back for the 2024/25 school year! Mrs Winbolt and Mr Nockolds talk about the start of the new academic year, the changes people will notice about DAPs this term and we enjoy performances from the Harvest Festival Assembly. Plus all the usual features including who’s Over the Rainbow, what’s going on with Bert and Ernie and all the latest news from POD Corner, we’ll round up all the important dates and events coming up at School over the next couple of months.

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    End of Year

    As another School Year comes to an end, Mrs Winbolt and Mr Nockolds celebrate the achievements of POD, a Night at the Museum, Mission Implausible and have a chat about who's looking after Bert and Ernie over the Summer. This special episode of the podcast also features a presentation made to the Governors by our Head Boy and Head Girl, plus an interview with EQUA Mead Learning Trust CEO, Paul Skipp.

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    Shuffling the Pack

    From Sports day to Wendy and Peter Pan at Dauntsey's School, Mrs Winbolt and Mr Nockolds discuss what’s been going on a DAPS over the past couple of weeks, including who’s Over the Rainbow, what’s going on with Bert and Ernie and all the latest news from POD Corner. Staff changes is a big theme on this episode, as Mrs Winbolt discusses career progression, professional development and the DAPS way.

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    Fathers Day

    On this weeks podcast Mrs Winbolt and Mr Nockolds take you on an emotional rollercoaster from the highs of the Fathers Day Assembly to some sad news about our chickens. Plus all the usual features including who’s Over the Rainbow, what’s going on with Bert and Ernie and all the latest news from POD Corner, we’ll round up all the important dates and events coming up at Dauntsey Academy Primary School.

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    Safeguarding and Sports Day

    On this weeks podcast Mrs Winbolt announces some existing improvements that will be happening to the school site over the Summer, as well as reflecting on some of the activities the children have been up to over the past couple of weeks. Bert, Ernie and the Year 6 students welcomed George and Gemma to our school and you’ll hear about the important dates coming up including Sports Day and the POD AGM.

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    Pupil Book Study

    On this weeks podcast Mrs Winbolt welcomes Mrs Perrin as our new Deputy Head and explains how the school started the journey of drafting our own curriculum and why Pupil Book Study gives us real rigour in evaluating our children’s learning. You'll also find out what’s going on with Bert and Ernie, as well as getting all the latest news from POD Corner, including more incredible fundraising success, as well as future key dates to remember.

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    Extreme Reading

    This weeks Podcast looks back on a busy time at DAPS, from Extreme Reading to the Leap Frog Challenge. Mrs Winbolt and Mr Nockolds talk about who’s Over the Rainbow, some bad choices from Bert and Ernie, as well as getting all the latest news from POD Corner.

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    Book Week

    This weeks Podcast is all about Books! From the school reports produced to chart the childrens progress to the costumes the children have made for World Book Day, Mrs Winbolt and Mr Nockolds celebrate Book Week, with Beware of the Frog by William Bee. Plus all the usual features including who’s Over the Rainbow, what’s going on with Bert and Ernie, as well as getting all the latest news from POD Corner.

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    Young Voices

    On this weeks podcast we hear a selection of songs from our Young Voices Choir and Mr Riley explains what NSPCC Numbers Day is all about. You'll also find out who’s Over the Rainbow, what’s going on with Bert and Ernie, as well as getting all the latest news from POD Corner.

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    Line Dancing!

    On this weeks podcast Mrs Winbolt reflects on a really busy but positive start to 2024. Mrs Winbolt and Mr Nockolds talk about the role the Governors play in the school. You'll also find out who’s Over the Rainbow, what’s going on with Bert and Ernie, as well as getting all the latest news from POD Corner, including Mrs Winbolt volunteering Mr Nockolds for the Line Dancing fundraiser later this year!

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    Happy New Year!

    On this weeks podcast Mrs Winbolt looks ahead to 2024 and considers the choices we all make at the start of each year and the importance of approaching every day as a fresh new day. You'll find out who’s Over the Rainbow, what’s going on with Bert and Ernie, as well as getting all the latest news from POD Corner, plus all the key dates in our busy school calendar.

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    Merry Christmas!

    On this weeks podcast Mrs Winbolt discusses her highlights from the past couple of festive weeks at DAPS, looking back from Friday 15th December. You'll find out who’s Over the Rainbow, what’s going on with Bert and Ernie, as well as getting all the latest news from POD Corner, plus the key dates in our busy school calendar, going into 2024.

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    Welcome to the DAPS Podcast

    Welcome to the launch of the Dauntsey Academy Primary School Podcast! Our Headteacher, Mrs Winbolt, speaks to Parent Governor, Mr Nockolds, about the news from Friday, December 1st. This is the first of what we hope will be a regular series of podcasts, celebrating the best about our school, our wonderful children and the fantastic staff and volunteers that make our school so special. We’ll also be looking ahead to the important events coming up in our school calander, as well as sharing some of the important information you need to know about.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Keep up with all the latest news from Dauntsey Academy Primary School with the DAPS Podcast! Join Headteacher Mrs Winbolt and Parent Governor, Ian Nockolds, as they review the latest School Newsletter, reviewing what's going on in school, key events, important information and celebrating the wonderful work of our children, staff and volunteers.

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