Keep up to date with the latest news headlines at Downderry...

• World Book Day 2016- Thursday 3rd March

  Fri 29 Jan 2016

  On Thursday 3rd March we will be celebrating World Book Day. To mark the occasion we are asking all children to come to school dressed as a character from their favourite book/ inspired by their favourite children's author. 

  One of the best African story tellers, Usifu, will be visiting Downderry and leading children in story telling workshops throughout the day. We look forward to your support in making World Book Day 2016 the best yet!

  

• Mayor Visit

  Fri 22 Jan 2016

  Once again, pupils from Downderry Primary school were invited to meet the mayor of Lewisham at his chambers. Our young ambassadors representing our school were: Skylar, Sonny, Tyler and Alyssia.

   

  A great experience was had by all, and the mayor was asked some very challenging questions regarding improvements to the Downham area. Watch this space for further developments!

  

• Parent Workshop - Assessment

  Wed 13 Jan 2016

  As part of Parent Learning Week this week we are held a parent workshop on the changes to assessment for 2016.

   

  Thank you to all the parents who came to the parent workshop. The turn out was fantastic. We hope you found it informative and your feedback is appreciated.

   

  The next parent workshop will be on Tuesday 9th February on Internet Safety.

  

• Target Setting Celebration Tea

  Fri 08 Jan 2016

  Congratulations to all children who met their targets last term and attended the Target Setting Celebration Tea.

   

  We have put a video in the Children's Gallery to celebrate their achievements.

   

  Keep working hard, and with excellent attendance, it might be you this term…

  

• Downderry Choir

  Fri 08 Jan 2016

  The school choir warmed up for Christmas, hitting the right note when they performed within the local community with guest appearances at the Children's Centre Christmas party and Lewisham's shopping centre. Cheering Christmas shoppers, they raised a magnificent £461.77 for St. Christopher's Hospice.

• Your views on our School

  Tue 05 Jan 2016

  Before Christmas Parents, Carers and pupils were invited to comment on the school through our termly questionnaires. Below are selected headlines.

   

  A full set of results is published on the school's website. 

   

  Parent Views

  99% parents and carers would recommend the school to another parent.

  100% reported that your child is well looked after at school.

  100% reported that your child is well taught at the school.

   

  You are reminded that parents and carers can complete a questionnaire on line by visiting http://parentview.ofsted.gov.uk

   

  Pupil Views

  99% pupils said that they learn a lot in class.

  100% said that behaviour in school is good.

  100% children said they feel safe in school.