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Bird box Camera
Fri 23 Feb 2018You can now view the stream from our bird nest box camera on our website at www.downderryprimaryschool.com/the-birdbox-project/
The bird box is situated in the school garden and we have already had Blue tits having a look inside and roosting overnight.
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Rights Respecting School: Silver Award
Fri 09 Feb 2018Downderry had a visit from Unicef’s Rights Respecting Schools Assessors last week and we have been awarded the Silver: Rights Aware Award!
The Assessor said of Downderry; “Pupil empowerment is a strength of the school. Children know they are listened to and that their views are respected and valued and have made a difference.”
We are very proud of all our Children, Parents, Governors and Staff for helping to achieve this award. Well done!
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Mudchute Farm
Mon 05 Feb 2018Reception had a fantastic time at Mudchute farm where they got to find out about lots of different farm animals. They were very lucky to be able to stroke and feed some of the animals, they especially enjoyed feeding the donkey! Did you know that pigs are actually the cleanest animals on the farm?
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Young Voices
Fri 02 Feb 2018On Tuesday the Downderry Choir took part in the Young Voices concert at the O2 arena with 7,000 other school children, making up the largest school choir in the world!
Everyone involved thoroughly enjoyed the phenomenal atmosphere and we are all so proud of our Downderry choir! We would also like to thank the parents, carers and friends for supporting the children and attending.