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STEM Week
Fri 15 Mar 2024This week we have been celebrating STEM week alongside British Science week. The theme was ‘Time’ and it was fantastic to see pupils having fun and learning great skills in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths.
Pupils had a very exciting visit from Professor Sulphur Nitrate to celebrate STEM week. He
created fire, fizz explosions and popping rockets. We certainly finished STEM week
off with a BANG!
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Early Years Spare Clothes Plea
Thu 14 Mar 2024Early Years are in need of spare clothes, if you have any clothes your children have grown out of, ages 3-5 years, please could we have them.
We are in particular need of underwear and trousers. Any spare shoes/wellies would also be very helpful, sizes 9-12. Please either drop them to a member of the Early Years team, or to the office. Thank you!
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Easter STEM Tech Camp
Wed 06 Mar 2024Next Thing Education are excited to announce an Easter STEM Tech Camp on 2nd – 5th April at St Mark’s C of E Primary School, BR2 0QR & 8th – 12th April at Trinity C of E Primary School, BR2 8LD from 9 am to 4 pm each day.
The aim is to inspire, engage and empower the next generation of creators, coders, and inventors. An action-packed Activity Schedule with something for every child to extend their learning in a fun and unique way using the latest and greatest tech.
Activities include:
- 🤖 ROCKING ROBOTICS - Meet our robots and learn visual coding and programming skills that make them come to life!
- 🚀 INGENIOUS INVENTIONS- Create electronic wonders, while exploring the world of circuits and invention with so many possibilities to explore.
- 🎨 3D CREATIONS - Unlock your inner Tech Artist and create mesmerising three-dimensional creations
- 🎥 MEDIA MADNESS - Enthusiastic directors, actors, and content creators will delve into the captivating realms of photography and filmmaking.
- 🌟MINECRAFT & LEGO ENGINEERING - build incredible structures and learn circuitry creation complex Redstone contraptions. Bring creations to life with Lego sensors motors, building fun for everyone.
- 🥽 VR or Lasertag – As our Tech fun activity for the week will be swimming with dolphins or team building in a lasertag quest.
All staff are DBS Checked and Qualified to run the best sessions in the safest environment. For more information check out our flyer (on the "Letters" page), visit our website below or watch our video to see what to expect at camp https://youtu.be/VWqFyudd9oU
Our camps cater to ages 5-11. Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out and book online today or by the 15th March using code EARLYEASTER10 to receive 10% off, simply visit: https://www.nextthing.education/product/st-marks-church-of-england-primary-school-easter-camp/ OR https://www.nextthing.education/product/trinity-c-of-e-primary-school-easter-camp/
There are a limited number of HAF places available for eligible children on Free School Meals to attend the camp funded by the council. If you are eligible, please click on our HAF page to book.
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Being a Parent
Fri 01 Mar 2024Downderry Children’s Centre is running a course to help parents and carers learn practical communication skills to bring up confident and happy children. The course aims to help improve parents' wellbeing and parenting techniques.
Every Wednesday, 10:00am-12:00pm, from 1st May for 8 weeks.
The course is free, however places are limited. If in need of childcare to attend, please speak to a member of staff.
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Downham 100 Logo Competition - Extended Closing Date
Fri 23 Feb 2024Downham Logo Competition To celebrate Downham’s 100th Birthday, Sevenfields NHS & Phoenix Community Housing are looking for an artist to design their logo.
To help you design your logo think about:
- What you love most about Downham
- Your favourite place
- Your favourite memory
To enter, ask an adult to take a picture of your logo and email it, with your name, to
selicb.downham100years@nhs.net
Extended closing date: Monday 11th March, 11:59pm.
This competition is open to all children aged 4-11 years old. The winner will receive a certificate, £20 book voucher and the winning logo will be the star of all of the posters celebrating 100 years of Downham!
https://www.sevenfieldspcn.nhs.uk/childrens-logo-competition-downham-100-years/
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Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR)
Fri 02 Feb 2024With Measles cases rising in London, Lewisham’s Public Health team is monitoring the situation and working closely with healthcare partners to raise awareness and to ensure those who need the vaccination get it. The key message from council and healthcare partners is that two doses of the MMR vaccine provide the best protection against measles, mumps and rubella. If a child has missed one or both doses, their parent or carer should contact their GP practice to book an appointment or visit the NHS website for more information. Walk-in clinics are being arranged and details of these will be publicised in the newsletter and on the school website once received.
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Free School Meal Vouchers February Half-term 2024
Fri 02 Feb 2024Free School Meals Vouchers Lewisham will use allocation from the ‘Household Support Fund’ to support families with Free School Meal eligible children by providing vouchers for the half term holidays. This does not include universal free school meal children. Vouchers must be collected from the school office on Thursday 8th, Friday 9th February, between 8:00am – 2:00pm.
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Free School Meals Vouchers
Fri 15 Dec 2023Lewisham will use allocation from the ‘Household Support Fund’ to support families with Free School Meal eligible children by providing vouchers for the Christmas holidays. This does not include universal free school meal children.
The funding will be £30 per eligible child, vouchers must be collected from the school office on Monday 18th, Tuesday 19th December, between 8:00am – 2:00pm.
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Christmas Fair
Fri 08 Dec 2023Friday 8th December 3-4pm
Dining Hall: Refreshments and Santa’s Grotto
Middle Hall: Festive stalls, raffle, games
Technology Suite: Travelling Book Fair
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Social Media & Technology
Fri 03 Nov 2023As part of Anti-Bullying week, we will be holding a special “Social Media & Technology for children” forum for all parents on Thursday 16th November at 2:15pm. During this session, we would like to invite parents and carers to come along to learn some helpful ways to keep our children safe while online. There will also be an opportunity to discuss with other parents about our experiences and how we can support each other.