Termly Newsletter
Published 14/02/23
Our termly newsletter contains all the events that have gone on this term and even some of what we are doing next term! To see our newsletter, please see below for a downloadable PDF version...
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Breakfast Special Offer!
Published 14/02/23This special offer is available every Wednesday morning!
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Y11 Newsletter
Published 13/02/23Please see below our Y11 Newsletter - Read More
Y9 County Lines Letter
Published 13/02/23Please download the letter below... - Read More
Author Visit Letter
Published 27/01/23Please see below for a letter on an author visit which is quickly approaching... - Read More
Uniform Reminder
Published 17/01/23Please see the downloadable PDF below for a letter from the Pastoral team at Dene Magna about Uniform... 
Read MoreDene Magna Post 18 Careers Fair
Published 12/01/23We are facilitating a post-18 Career Fair at our Sixth Form in Cinderford on the 16th of February, 3 pm - 6:30 pm. All students are welcome! This is an amazing opportunity for students to connect to their dream Universities, Apprenticeships a- Read More
Foodbank Donations...
Published 06/01/23A massive thank you to everyone who donated to the Forest Foodbank at the end of the last term. It really meant a lot, and we have been told it is going to make a massive difference. - Read More
Year 9 Options Letter
Published 04/01/23Please see below for the Y9 options letter... 
Read MoreCost of Living Crisis Tips
Published 14/12/22Please see below for a leaflet which contains some tips for the current cost of living crisis...
Read MoreMerry Christmas!
Published 13/12/22A massive Merry Christmas from us at Dene Magna and Forest of Dean Trust. Enjoy the holidays!- Read More
End of Term Letter
Published 09/12/22Please see below for a letter from Mr Brady for the end of the term... - Read More
Christmas Lunch Menu
Published 22/11/22Please see the PDF attached for our Christmas menu 
Read MoreScholastic Book Fair
Published 18/11/22Come to our Scholastic Book fair which will be running in the library at break and lunch Friday, 2nd-Wednesday 7th December! We hope to see as many students as possible. There's a whole range of books with prices starting from just £2.- Read More
Poppy Appeal
Published 18/11/22Thank you to everyone who donated to the Poppy Appeal! In total, we raised £119.28! 👏 Well done, everyone. - Read More
Year 7 Cognitive Ability Tests
Published 09/11/22Please see below for a letter about Y7 CATs for parents/careers... - Read More
New York Trip
Published 31/10/22We challenge our students to go out into the world and '... learn from people of different cultures and from different countries'. This was the driving force for our trip to New York over the half term break. Thirty-five Year 12 and 13 studen - Read More
Year 11 Revision Evening
Published 21/10/22Please below for some revision tips following our Y11 revision evening... - Read More
Y11 Intervention
Published 21/10/22Please see below for the Y11 intervention letter sent to parents/carers... - Read More
Shoe Box Appeal
Published 21/10/22 
Read MoreSixth Form Open Evening!
Published 19/10/22We cannot wait to meet you all at our Sixth Form Evening. There's no need to book for this evening and there will be talks from Mr Brady and Mrs Balmer, There will also be the chance to meet students who are currently at th- Read More
Message from Gloucestershire County Council Integrated Transport Unit
Published 07/10/22It has been reported to us that there are still a number of students travelling on the DM3/DM6 bus service without valid proof of their entitlement to travel. This issue was raised back in February and the email that was sent out at this time is atta - Read More
For all students that travel on the Woodside Route
Published 07/10/22For all students that travel on the Woodside Route (Crystal Coaches), the County Council have said that the route will be back to normal this afternoon, there may be small delays if the site team need to move machinery out of the way. - Read More
Year 10 Information Evening
Published 23/09/22Firstly a huge thank you to all parents who managed to come to our Year 10 Information Evening, it was amazing seeing you all and hearing all of your questions. Incase you were unable to attend the evening or just want to remind yourself of all the t - Read More
Information about the School Website
Published 23/09/22We would like to draw your attention to our school website. There is a wealth of information here and there are three specific areas we would like to highlight to you and invite you to take a look at them.
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Year 10 Welcome Evening Information
Published 16/09/22Please see the downloadable PDF document below for more information... - Read More
Letter from Mr Brady
Published 14/09/22Please see below for a downloadable PDF of a recent letter which was sent out to parents/carers earlier this week. - Read More
Dene Magna Open Day 2022!
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Design & Technology Department request
Published 20/07/22Dear Parents & Carers Design & Technology Department request: In September, we will be running a new Metalwork project, with a jewellery theme. We will also be offering Metalwork as a study option at GCSE. This is a request - Read More
Last Day of Term
Published 18/07/22Just to let everyone know, school finishes at 12 pm on Thursday. If you travel on the Stagecoach bus please find alternative transport. School is nearly out for summer! 😆☀️ - Read More
Letter from Mr Brady
Published 15/07/22Please see the PDF below for a letter from Mr Brady about what we are doing about the very warm weather next week... - Read More
Grindles Bus - Cinderford/Drybrook Route
Published 14/07/22Please see the attached letter below for any student that travels on the Grindles Cinderford/Drybrook Route... 
Read MoreUpgraded Lockers Available!
Published 14/07/22We are upgrading our lockers facilities! Not only that but we are also giving every student a free locker. This is a mini locker where they can store their mobile phone, keys and headphones for example. This reinforces that they should not be out in- Read More
Lockers Refund
Published 14/07/22For those students that currently have a school locker - if you have not replied to the refund letter then any monies due will be added to your son/daughters lunch account. - Read More
Meals for the Summer Holidays
Published 14/07/22The summer holidays are fast approaching so please see below for some places where kids eat free or for £1. We hope this will help if anyone was concerned ☀️ Roll on the summer holidays! - Read More
Timetable Suspension
Published 05/07/22Non-school uniform for all students participating on Timetable Suspension on 6th, 7th & 8th July, please keep an eye on the weather looks like it is going to be warm, don't forget sunscreen, hats and plenty to drink. Please enter some content - Read More
Y10 Trip to Cadburys World
Published 04/07/22Cadburys World 2022!
Read MoreCareers College Leaflet
Published 22/06/22Going to College
Your next steps- Information guide for Year 11 students and parents
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COVID-19 drop in vaccine clinic
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Sports Day BBQ
Published 17/06/22Wednesday 22nd June there will be a BBQ on Sports Day for £2.50 a ticket and they can be purchased from the Canteen and Snack Shack. There will not be any other lunch available on the day. - Read More
PE Kits this Thursday and Friday...
Published 14/06/22As you well know, the weather is getting warmer this week and for that reason, I am suggesting that the students wear their PE kit to school on Thursday 16th and Friday 17th June. Year 11 students who are sitting exams in school c - Read More
Sponsored Walk Postponed
Published 14/06/22We will be postponing our sponsored walk this Friday due to the expected forecast of 29 degrees. The new date will be in September, we will confirm that nearer the time. Whilst a lovely gentle stroll in the sun sounds ideal, our walk is strenuous and - Read More
Locker Rental
Published 07/06/22Please see below for information on our locker rentals... .jpg)
Read MoreMary Poppin's Auditions
Published 28/04/22Are you interested in auditioning for the school play Mary Poppins? For more information please see the downloadable document below...- Read More
ATL Report
Published 08/04/22Please see the downloadable PDF document below for a letter from Mr Brady on the ATL reports... 
Read MoreEaster Revision Sessions
Published 07/04/22Please see below for the Easter timetable for Year 11 and Year 13 students. Any questions please email reception - reception@denemagna.gloucs.sch.uk
Read MoreMoney Saving Tips...
Published 05/04/22We always want to help our community and are taking this opportunity to share some information that will hopefully help. Please see below...- Read More
Y11 Hoodies Information
Published 28/03/22Please see below for a letter about Y11 leavers hoodies... 
Read MoreSchools Cash Office - Scheduled Maintenance
Published 22/03/22For more information please see below...
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Mental Health Event
Published 17/03/22Please see the letter below about a Mental Health event that all KS3 and 4 will be taking part in next Thursday... 
Read MoreYear 11, 12 & 13 Enrichment
Published 14/03/22Please see the letter below for more information...
Read MoreResources from Year 11 Parent/Carer Information Evening
Published 07/03/22Please see below for more information...
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Update on latest Covid guidence.
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Online Learning (18/02/2022)
Published 17/02/22Due to red weather warnings, lessons will all be online tomorrow (Friday 18th February) and the school will be closed. Please see the downloadable PDF for more information... - Read More
Letter for Year 11
Published 11/02/22Dear Parents/Carers and Students, As you will have seen the government has, this week, published guidance for how GCSE and Level 1/2 courses will be assessed in 2022. The last two years have seen huge disruption in the exam series for Year 1 - Read More
Year 11, 12 & 13 Enrichment
Published 09/02/22As we come to the end of a busy half term, can I remind you of the enrichment opportunities that are available for the next half term. We have recently taken the biggest group ever to the climbing centre in Gloucester. Ma - Read More
House Competition!
Published 01/02/22House Competition for the rebranding of SWAD/Choir...
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Year 11 Newsletter
Published 18/01/22Please see the downloadable PDF below to see the Y11 newsletter... - Read More
Updated COVID-19 Guidance...
Published 14/01/22Please see below information regarding new Covid Isolation guidelines: People self-isolating with COVID-19 will have the option to reduce their isolation period after 5 full days if they test negative on both day 5 and day 6 and do not have a t - Read More
Y11 Subject Specific Interventions
Published 14/01/22Please see below for the Year 11 Subject-Specific Interventions for 2022...
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Message From Mr Brady, Jan 2022
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NHS Test and Trace: COVID-19 testing for staff and students
Published 15/12/21Dear Parent/Carer, NHS Test and Trace: COVID-19 testing for staff and students With the now famous Plan B in effect, it is important that we continue to try to stay as safe as possible and do our bit in reducing the spread of COVID. In sh - Read More
New COVID-19 Guidance
Published 14/12/21Dear Parent/Carer Please find below some new COVID guidance that was received yesterday evening: From Tuesday 14 December, a new national approach to daily testing for contacts of COVID-19 is being introduced (including until the end of this te - Read More
Bus arrangements for Friday 17th December
Published 10/12/21School will finish at 12 noon on Friday 17 December, if your son/daughter travels on the "Stagecoach bus", please can you make alternative arrangements for them to get home. This is a commercial route run by Stagecoach Gloucester, and - Read More
Christmas Dinner
Published 09/12/21Please see the image below for the menu and more!
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Free Children’s Activities
Published 06/12/21Please see attached on behalf of FVAF regarding the funded holiday activities taking place in the Forest locality. - Read More
School Book Fair
Published 25/11/21Thursday 2nd - Wednesday 7th December...
Read MoreChildren in Need - 19/11/2021
Published 12/11/21Children in Need 2021
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Communications Home
Published 01/11/21Hi all, We are starting to use email and text messages even more for communications home. Due to this, we are asking all parents/carers to ensure that they have updated us with any changes to their phone numbers and/or email addresses. & - Read More
End of Term Message
Published 22/10/21Dear Parent/Carer What a term! I must start by saying a huge thank you to everyone in our community. To say that this term has been a test would be an understatement. On the one hand, it has been a real pleasure to engage with stud - Read More
Year 11 Exam Info Session
Published 19/10/21Year 11 Exam Info Session on Thursday 21 October has been cancelled and will now be held on Tuesday 2 November commencing at 5.30pm until 6.30pm. We will make a decision closer to the date whether to hold it live face to face in the main school 
Read MoreSixth Form Open Evening
Published 18/10/21Our Sixth Form Open Evening will be on the 10th of November from 5 pm to 8 pm.
We want to invite everyone to join us in exploring the amazing things which Dene Magna Sixth Form has to offer you.
This Open Event will give you the opportunity to look around our beautiful campus and speak to some of our expert students and teachers.
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Y11 period 6 (18/10/21)
Published 15/10/21Period 6 for Year 11
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Year 10 Parents/Carers Information Evening
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Year 11 Newsletter
Published 11/10/21Please see the downloadable document below for the Y11 newsletter for September/October. - Read More
DM6 Futures Hub
Published 07/10/21Please see below the dates and times of the sessions we are running this October. To book a place, students can click on the links below, and they can attend as many sessions as they wish: - Read More
A Message for Year 10 Parents and Carers
Published 07/10/21Dear parent/carer, It is with great pleasure that we are writing to you to inform you of the upcoming Parent/Carer Information Evening for Year 10. This will take place in the Main Hall at Dene Magna from 5:30 until 6:30 on Thursday 14 Oct - Read More
Pupil Premium, FSM and Financial Hardship Message
Published 14/09/21Please see below for the downloadable document on Pupil Premium, FSM and financial hardship - 2021-22... - Read More
Online payment system
Published 09/09/21Online payments for trips/events/sales.
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Bi Lateral Tests for September
Published 26/08/21Letter from Mr Brady regarding Bi-Lateral Flow tests for the start of term.
Read MoreA-Level Results 2021 - Press Release
Published 10/08/21Massive congratulations to the first cohort of students to complete their A Levels at Dene Magna and to the staff who supported them during these unprecedented times. These results are incredibly important for the aspirations and hopes of many people in the Forest of Dean and they fully justify the opening of our Sixth Form in 2019.
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Resource booklet for Children and Families
Published 26/07/21Please see the downloadable PDF below... - Read More
New Year 7's September 2021
Published 15/07/21Important information for New Year 7's September 2021...
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Scholastic Teen Book Club
Published 30/06/21There are only 2 days left to order from our latest Scholastic Book Club. Just go to https://schools.scholastic.co.uk/dene-magna/digital-book-club to browse the latest books and place your order. Every £1 you spend&n 
Read MoreMental Health Message
Published 30/06/21As we reach the end of a difficult year for so many I would like to thank all parents and carers for the support they have shown both staff and students during these challenging times. I am proud to say that we have worked with a range of agencies to- Read More
Scholastic Teen Book Club
Published 21/06/21Scholastic Teen Book Club Our new Scholastic Teen Book Club is up and running! Go to https://schools.scholastic.co.uk/dene-magna/digital-book-club to browse the latest books and order online. For every £1 you spend&n - Read More
Important Information Regarding Year 10 Trial Exams
Published 11/06/21Please see the attached for important trial exam information for Year 10s... - Read More
Message for Parents/Carers of Year 6 (September 2021 intake)
Published 10/06/21Please see below for an important message
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End of Term Message from Mr Brady
Published 28/05/21Dear Parent/Carer As this term comes to a close I just wanted to thank you again all for your continued support of everything we do. This term has flown by, and I can’t quite believe that after half-term there are only 6 more weeks of this a - Read More
Important Information for Year 10 Regarding Trial Exams
Published 14/05/21Please see below for Important Information for Year 10 Regarding Trial Exams
Read MoreChange to our Covid plans from Monday 17 May
Published 13/05/21Please see below for an update from Mr Brady...
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Changes to Girls PE Kit
Published 10/05/21Please see below for a letter about the changes to the girl's PE kit... - Read More
Positive Case in Year 8
Published 28/04/21Please read below for more information...
Read MoreImportant Information for the Parents/Carers of all Year 11s from the Head of Maths
Published 23/04/21Please read...
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A message for Year 11 Students and Parents/Carers
Published 21/04/21An email has been sent out to all Year 11 Students and Parents/Carers
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End of term message from Mr Brady
Published 31/03/21Message from Mr Brady
Read MoreSchool Games Competition
Published 31/03/21KS3 Competition...
Read MoreCOVID-19 contact tracing over the Easter holidays
Published 29/03/21Please see below for a message about COVID-19 testing over the holidays...
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Leavers Hoodies
Published 12/03/21Please see below for a letter for year 11s leaver hoodies 2021... - Read More
Red Nose Day Letter
Published 12/03/21Letter