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

• Anti-Bullying week

  Fri 27 Nov 2020

  Last week, pupils across all year groups entered Downderry's puzzle piece competition as part of Anti-Bullying week. We had well over two hundred entries and the standard was very high!

   

  The winners of each year group are:

  Year 6 - Olivia, Holly class, Year 5 - Mosh'e, Palm class, Year 4 – Ruby, Ash class, Year 3 – Natalie, Willow, Year 2 – Arya, Rowan, Year 1 – Dominika, Beech, Reception – Varush, Apple

  

• Parent Questionnaire Feedback

  Fri 27 Nov 2020

  Parent Questionnaire Feedback.

  We would like to thank you for your feedback following the recent Parent/ Carer questionnaires which was overwhelmingly positive. A full copy of the results is available at: www.downderryprimaryschool.com/questionnaires/

   

  Key headlines include:

  100% strongly agreed that their child was happy at school. All parents agreed that their child was safe at school, 93% strongly agreeing. You felt that the school dealt with any incidents of bullying effectively, that we kept you well aware of what your child is learning during the year and how well they are doing. 100% parents would recommend the school to another parent.

   

  During an unprecedented year, taking part in clubs and activities is an area to develop, and we all look forward to reopening these once Covid- restrictive measures are lifted.

• The Early Years SEND Factor

  Mon 23 Nov 2020

  On Thursday 10th December The Early Years SEND Factor welcomes representatives from Lewisham’s Special Schools for a virtual drop-in session on Zoom.

   

  The session will be an information, advice and support session for families of Early Years children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

   

  Meeting ID: 903 566 5535

  Password: 094671

   

  

• Anti-Bullying week

  Fri 20 Nov 2020

  This week, children have been uniting against bullying. All children took part in an anti-bullying workshop, where they discussed how to be a good friend and how to recognise bullying.

   

  Within their PSHE lessons, pupils have produced their own unique hand print which will go towards a display within the school demonstrating how we can all come together in our Downderry community.

  

• Food Bank Appeal

  Fri 20 Nov 2020

  Due to the lockdown period our food bank is more popular than ever before but is running short of our essential items. We are in need of donations of any tinned food, packets of pasta or rice, breakfast cereals, toiletries and cleaning products. Donations can be made to the school office or directly to the Children's Centre.

   

  We have started a Just Giving page to allow us to buy fresh items such as milk, cheese, eggs, fruit and vegetables to add to our stock, Click here to go to the page.

• Lewisham Parents & Carers Forum

  Fri 20 Nov 2020

  Lewisham Parent and Carer’s Forum is a voluntary group of parents and carers of children and young people (0-25) with special/additional needs and disabilities (SEND) living in the London Borough of Lewisham. They provide an opportunity for parents and carers to express their views and input into the planning and delivery of SEND services.

   

  The November newsletter from the Lewisham Parent & Carers Forum is available to download from the "Letters" section of the school website or Click Here.

• EP Connect

  Fri 20 Nov 2020

  EP Connect is the easy access phone-line service for parents and carers to get support from the Lewisham Educational Psychology Team.

   

  Discuss any concerns you have about education, learning at home, and emotional wellbeing:

  Call 07377 913538 or 07377 976518

  Monday: 2:00pm - 5:00pm

  Thursday: 9:30am – 12:30pm

  

• Achievement

  Fri 13 Nov 2020

  In October Mrs Fawcett completed the 26.2 miles of the Virtual London Marathon and received her finisher’s medal this week.

   

  Downderry pupils in Key Stage 1 & 2, also took part in the Virtual Mini London Marathon. Children completed 2.6 miles during their PE lessons and weekly mile course. This week, every pupil who took part was rewarded with their medal from the organisers of the London Marathon. Well done to all those who took part!

   

  Do you have any achievements you would like to share? Please share them with us at, admin@downderry.lewisham.sch.uk and we will endeavour to include them in our weekly newsletter.

  

• Remembrance

  Fri 13 Nov 2020

  The children and staff at Downderry commemorated Remembrance Day with a special assembly and a one minute silence. We were honoured to have Pete, an ex-serviceman, introduce our silence by playing the ‘Last Post’. The children showed a huge amount of respect and understanding throughout the day.

   

  A small number of pupils went to the cenotaph on 11/11 to lay a wreath on behalf of the school- lest we forget. We were delighted to be joined by Mr. Lowe, an engineer in the Armed forces, who made our service even more special.

   

  Downderry are privileged to be involved in a special collaborative Remembrance video orchestrated by Bonus Pastor, featuring our Head Pupils reading two prayers. Visit the “Community’ section of our website to view the video.

   

  Thank you for supporting this year’s Poppy Appeal. Slap bands were certainly a clear favourite with our children.