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

• Invasive Group A Streptococcal (iGAS)

  Tue 13 Dec 2022

  A child in the school has developed invasive Group A Streptococcal (iGAS). We have taken advice from the UK Health Security Agency and there is no reason to make any changes in the school routine or for children to be kept at home if well.

   

  Please see the letter sent to parents for further information:

  • Invasive Group A Streptococcal (iGAS) - 13/12/22
  • iGAS factsheet - 13/12/22

• Unclaimed raffle prizes

  Mon 12 Dec 2022

  Unclaimed raffle prizes from the Christmas Fair can be collected from the school office.
  
  The lucky ticket numbers are: 5, 158, 187, 194, 203, 225.

   

  Don't forget to bring your winning ticket when collecting your prize!

• Scarlet Fever

  Wed 07 Dec 2022

  You may have seen news reports about a high number of children with Group A Strep (which includes scarlet fever) in the UK, and Lewisham is seeing the same. Please see the letter sent to parents for further information from Lewisham’s Director of Public Health about scarlet fever.

   

  Click here to read the letter:

  • Scarlet Fever - 7/12/22
  • FAQs Scarlet fever symptoms diagnosis & treatment - 7/12/22

• Important Changes to SATs Dates

  Fri 02 Dec 2022

  In honour of King Charles’ III coronation an additional bank holiday will take place on Monday 8th May 2023. The new schedule for year 6 tests, will be:

   

  Tuesday 9th May	English grammar, punctuation & spelling, papers 1 & 2
  Wednesday 10th May	English reading paper
  Thursday 11th May	Mathematics papers 1 & 2
  Friday 12th May	Mathematics paper 3

   

• Starting school in September 2023?

  Fri 02 Dec 2022

  Is your child starting school in September 2023? Come to Catford Library on Wednesday 14th December, 9am–6pm, to get help with your school application.

   

  Speak to the friendly Lewisham team about your child starting school, find out what paperwork you need or ask questions about free school meals and any extra support available.

   

  Click here to book your place.