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• Merry Christmas

  Thu 20 Dec 2018

  We would like to thank all the parents, carers, children and staff for their support this year, making it a very successful 2018 for Downderry. Children break for Christmas today and return to school on Monday 7th January 2019.

• Xmas Factor

  Thu 20 Dec 2018

  On Wednesday we held our annual Xmas Factor, talent contest. The standard was very high, well done to everyone who took part! The winners were Selin, Pamela & Lilly-Mae from Ash class who performed a fantastic gymnastic routine. Sebastian from Elm class was runner-up.

  

• Swimming

  Wed 19 Dec 2018

  Swimming will restart during the first week back after the Christmas break for years 1-4. Years 1, 2 & 3 swimming lessons will be in the school pool. Year 4 swimming lesson will be at Downham Health & Leisure Centre.

   

  Monday	Willow Rowan	School pool School pool
  Tuesday	Beech Chestnut	School pool School pool
  Wednesday	Oak	School pool
  Thursday	Elm Year 4	School pool Downham H&LC

• Family First magazine

  Mon 17 Dec 2018

  You should have received your FREE copy of Family First magazine. If you haven’t got a copy, there are still some available from the school office, or you can view the magazine online at www.familyfirst.co.uk

   

  Family First are giving away up to £1,000,000 worth of sports equipment to schools that are nominated by you, the parents!

   

  To nominate Downderry, like, follow and share Family First’s Facebook page. Search FamilyFirstUK on Facebook!

• Christmas Fair

  Fri 14 Dec 2018

  A huge “Thank You” to the PTA for organising an amazing Christmas Fair and thank you to all the parents, carers and friends who came along and also made donations. Thank you to the Choir who sang beautifully throughout the fair.

   

  We raised £688. This will go towards a variety of projects within the school to support the children's experiences and learning.

   

  Well done to Chenai who made Christmas Pom-Poms to sell at the fair to raise money for Cancer Research!

  

• Turning of the Year

  Fri 14 Dec 2018

  A massive well done to the 30 children of the Downderry Choir for their superb performance at the ‘Turning of the Year’ concert at the Royal Festival Hall! They performed alongside two other Lewisham schools on the stage and sang a tear jerking solo.

   

  Thank you to all the parents who travelled to Southbank to support our children, it was a wonderful evening.

  

• Christmas Jumper Day

  Fri 14 Dec 2018

  Today we have been raising money for Save the Children by wearing our Christmas Jumpers to school. We will let you know how much we raised next term!

  

• Christmas CD - OUT NOW!

  Tue 11 Dec 2018

  Downderry children have recorded another Christmas album for 2018.

   

  Hey! That's What I Call A Downderry Christmas Vol. 2 is available from the school office at £2 each. They would make a great gift for friends and relatives this Christmas!

  

• Choir

  Fri 07 Dec 2018

  This year’s Downderry Choir made their debut performance on Saturday, singing at The Glades, Bromley to raise money for Demelza, children’s hospice care charity. They ended the morning session with great singing, dancing and smiles!

   

  Well done Downderry choir and thank you to all the parents and carers that came along to support. Keep an eye out for our choir at the Christmas Fair this afternoon between 3:15-3:45pm!