DONCASTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHT IS BACK!

12th November 2025Kelly Overson

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Right Up Our Street are so excited to share that this year’s Doncaster Festival of Light central artwork is Machine Hallucinations : Large Nature Model by @refikanadol!

Refik Anadol is a media artist and designer renowned for his groundbreaking work in data-driven, ethically sourced, AI-powered immersive installations that transform vast datasets into mesmerising visual and sensory experiences.

  • Refik Anadol Studio
  • Doncaster Minster
  • 14th-23rd November 2025
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    About the Artwork – A unique addition to an expanding collection of works crafted using The Large Nature Model and the first open-source generative AI model focused on nature, pioneered by Refik Anadol Studio. For this ongoing research, Refik Anadol and his team have harnessed open-source data from prominent organisations such as the Smithsonian Institution, National Geographic, and London’s Natural History Museum. This collaborative effort has enabled the collection of a vast archive of images showcasing the diversity of fauna, flora, fungi, corals, and landscapes. At this year’s Doncaster Festival of Light, the series will be presented, featuring Coral, Flora and Fauna.

For more information on the Artwork, the Artist, Tickets, Access, Volunteering, further FAQ’s. please visit the website –  www.rightupourstreet.org.uk/ doncaster-festival-of-light-25

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Your Place

5th November 2025Rebecca Carter

We know every family is different and your Place want to provide support and information that is right for you…

They provide support and information that is unique to families and residents when everyday issues become difficult. By using resources to support families they can implement a coordinated approach to resolving issues.

The team are on hand to chat with you about what’s concerning you or anything you feel you need support with. We are here to listen and to help resolve your issues.

Here are a few things you can chat to the team about:

  • Benefits
  • Family Support
  • Local groups and activities
  • Childcare
  • Anti-social behaviour
  • Housing support
  • Employment
  • Debt and financial concerns
  • Education support for your child as well as information for adults wanting access to adult learning courses.

You may wish to explore and benefit from the help and support the team offer.

The below link will take you to the ‘Your Place’ page for your information

East Your Place Hub – YourLifeDoncaster

Here are some posters for you to download also.

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Togetherness Emotional Health Digital Hub

4th November 2025Rebecca Carter

Please find here the wellbeing news update from the Togetherness team (formerly known as the Solihull Approach)

Togetherness is an online learning environment developed by psychologists and health practitioners providing accessible learning about emotional health and wellbeing, proven to positively impact mental health, behaviour and relationships. 

PDF October 2025 parent wellbeing newsletterDownload

Hello Yellow – World Mental Health Day

5th October 2025Kelly Overson

Friday 10th October is World Mental Health Day; we are joining Young Minds and inviting you to wear something yellow!

Please don’t go out and buy anything special (it isn’t a non-uniform day).  You can wear an item of yellow clothing or wear a yellow bow, socks or even make your own badge to wear! 

If you would like to donate to this charity, here is their website: https://www.youngminds.org.uk/

At Green Top, we place a strong emphasis on wellbeing, ensuring that every child feels valued, supported, and heard. Our culture of crew underpins this commitment, giving all children a voice and fostering a sense of belonging and togetherness across our school. Through our crew curriculum and focus on key character traits, we help our children develop kindness, compassion, and the confidence to share their thoughts and feelings openly. We also recognise the powerful role that creativity and movement play in wellbeing — our vibrant culture of the arts and active learning nurtures both emotional and physical health. Together, these elements create a happy, supportive environment where both children and staff can thrive.

Parent/ Carer voice – Parenting courses Doncaster

2nd October 2025Rebecca Carter

Dear parents and carers,

Doncaster Council are seeking parent/carer voice about your views and experiences of parenting courses in Doncaster. They would like to capture the needs of parents with children at all ages ante natal -18.

Here is the survey link shared with for your completion over the next two weeks. https://forms.office.com/e/dSG2QvjsxR

Miss Carter

https://forms.office.com/e/dSG2QvjsxR

Healthy Packed Lunches at Green Top

24th September 2025Elizabeth Hay

At Green Top, we are committed to promoting healthy eating and supporting the wellbeing of all our children. When preparing your child’s packed lunch, we kindly ask that you consider the following guidelines:

Healthier Choices

Please limit foods that are high in sugar, fat, and salt. This includes:

  • Sweets, chocolate bars, and sugary biscuits
  • Cakes, pastries, and doughnuts
  • Crisps and fried snacks
  • Sugary drinks, fizzy drinks, and flavoured milkshakes

We encourage healthier alternatives, such as:

  • Fresh fruit and vegetables
  • Wholegrain sandwiches with nutritious fillings
  • Low-fat yoghurts and cheese
  • Water or milk

⚠️ Nut-Free Policy

To protect children with severe allergies, please ensure that all packed lunches are completely nut-free.
This includes:

  • Peanuts and tree nuts (e.g. almonds, cashews, walnuts)
  • Nut-based spreads such as peanut butter or Nutella
  • Snack bars or baked goods that contain nuts

We appreciate your support in keeping our school a safe and healthy environment for everyone.

Department for Education guidence for children under the age of 5 years:

*remove any stones and pips from fruit before serving
*cut small round foods (like grapes, strawberries and cherry tomatoes) lengthways and into quarters
*cut large fruits (like melon) and hard fruit or vegetables (like raw apple and carrot) into slices instead of small chunks
*cut sausages into thin strips rather than chunks and remove the skins (sausages should be avoided due to their high salt content)
*remove bones from meat or fish
*do not give whole nuts to children under five years old
*do not give whole seeds to children under five years old
*cut cheese into strips rather than chunks
*consider wholemeal or toasted bread as white bread can form a doughy ball in the throat, and cut all *types of bread into strips for very young children
*do not give children popcorn as a snack
*do not give children marshmallows or jelly cubes from a packet, either to eat or as part of messy play activities, as they can get stuck in the throat
*do not give children hard sweets

Here are some healthy lunch ideas for packed lunches on the NHS website.

https://www.nhs.uk/healthier-families/recipes/healthier-lunchboxes