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

• Black History

  Fri 23 Oct 2020

  The children have had a great week celebrating and learning about the Windrush Generation as part of our Black History Month focus. Each year group delved into the life and the inspiring contribution of Floella Benjamin; we explored Windrush through her book 'Coming to England'. We ended the week with a yummy Caribbean lunch and tea party!

   

  Year 1 had a visit this week from an NHS worker, who during lockdown, took up the hobby of painting. She has created some amazing pieces of artwork and has inspired the children. They were able to create their own ‘African Tribal Child’ as part of their learning for Black History Month. Have a look at some of their fantastic work.

  

• Beckenham Place Park - Free activity for half term!

  Fri 23 Oct 2020

  Beckenham Place Park created a fantastic resource for local families to engage with the park and the outdoors. It’s free, fun, educational and easy for anyone to engage with. You can also win great prizes!

   

  Find out more at www.tdlp.co.uk/bppstorymaps where you can download the activity map. You can also pick up a printed map at the park outside the Homestead café.

• 2020 Parent Governor Nominations

  Tue 13 Oct 2020

  The names of the parents who are standing as candidates in the 2020 parent governor election are:

   

  Abiramy Saravanabavan

  Chiara Santoro

  Chon Tu

  Irene Fava

  Jessica Burne

  Nathalie Kouassi

  Satwinder Maheroo

  Sherrell Grant

  Paulo Roggrio de Oliveira

   

  Details about each candidate are on the “Meet the Governors” page of our school website.

   

  Voting will take place between Monday 2nd - Thursday 5th November, at 8:30am – 9:00am & 2:45pm – 3:00pm. To vote in person, (1 vote per parent) collect your ballot paper from:

   

  Nursery parents                                  Children Centre

  Reception & Key Stage 1 parents       Key Stage 1 gate

  Key Stage 2 parents                            Key stage 2 gate

   

  Postal ballots must arrive no later than 3:00pm Thursday 5th November. Envelopes should be addressed to “The Returning Officer, c/o Downderry Primary School, Downderry Road, Downham, Bromley, Kent, BR1 5QL” and marked with a “P”.

• EP Connect

  Tue 06 Oct 2020
  Lewisham Educational Psychology Team are available to discuss any concerns you may have about your child’s learning or their emotional wellbeing.  Please see the flyer for details of how to make contact with them.