School Lane, Litton Cheney, Dorchester,
Dorset, DT2 9AU
Tel: 01308 482410
Email: office@thorners.dorset.sch.uk
Web site: www.thorners.dorset.sch.uk
Head Teacher: Mike Sitch
Term Dates Until September 2026
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Bride Valley First Steps Toddlers
Welcome to First Steps Toddlers in the heart of the beautiful Bride Valley, where you’ll find us in the picturesque village of
LittonCheney, located just off the Jurassic Coast Road and ideally situated to nearby towns of Bridport, Dorchester and Weymouth.
We are a parent run Playgroup, offering a fun and happy environment for babies and toddlers to play and discover, whilst making
friends with other little ones along the way. Parents too can also have the chance to meet other Mum’s and Dad’s and enjoy the
relaxing atmosphere and beautiful views from the village hall, whilst spending quality time with their children.
We have lots of fun in store each week with toys and playtime, craft and sensory activities and sing alongs!! In the warmer months
when the sun’s shining, we can venture outside giving the children wonderful outdoor playtime letting them enjoy the open space
with a backdrop of the beautiful countryside.
There’s also a cup of tea/coffee and biscuits included and light snacks and drinks for the children.
Age range - 0-4yrs
For more info feel free to contact
Claire Moore
07796694052
claire.bridevalleyfirststeps@gmail.com
Come along and join us!!
We look forward to seeing you, Claire x
THORNERS SCHOOL
Photo by Claire Moore 3_7_2021
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Newsletter for August 2025
Thorner’s Whilst We Are On Holiday Report
In August’s BVN we reported on the frantic lead-up to the Summer hols, so as we head towards a September return we begin to
ponder what the new term will bring. Previous Fledglings will have graduated/fledged into Reception, and their place taken by a
fresh intake. Everyone will have moved up a year, and those in Year 6 will perhaps begin to wonder how their last year in primary
school will shape up.
It is a time of getting to know one another – pupils, their teachers, and teachers, their charges. No doubt, a few weeks into the
term, any lingering concerns will have dissipated and Headmaster Mike Sitch and staff will begin to ready these young citizens
for an eventual emergence into a world we and they have yet to know.
Mike Sitch
Headmaster
