Latest News
Keep up to date with the latest news headlines at Downderry...
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Secondary School Transition 23-24
Thu 24 Aug 2023Lewisham Council is putting on an event on the evening of Tuesday 5th September which is the first week back, to learn and ask questions about the secondary admissions and application process.
It’s a good chance to ask any questions you might have, and also to meet representatives from Lewisham secondary schools ahead of the open days. Members of the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and free school meal (FSM) teams will also be there to answer any questions.
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End of Year Prize Giving
Thu 20 Jul 2023Today we presented our end of year prizes to children who have demonstrated excellent work and progress in Maths, English, Sports, Arts, STEM, and Values. Including the Tracey Lewis Award which was won by Leighanna, year 6. Well Done!
Nursery:
Maths- Daniel, English- Giuseppe, Sports- Ariyah, Arts- Nataniya, STEM- Daisy, Values- Ted
Reception:
Maths- Gabriele, English- Joanna, Sports- Floyd, Arts- Ayla, STEM- Anthony, Values- Israel
Year 1:
Maths- Mikyle, English- Noah, Sports- Nicole, Arts- Lukne, STEM- Adeoluwa, Values, Jesse
Year 2:
Maths- Joshua, English- Fidel, Sports- Alexa, Arts- Monishaa, STEM- Marcus, Values- Azia
Year 3:
Maths- Peculiar, English- Aadi, Sports- April-Jeanette, Arts- Phoebe, STEM- Dominika,
Values- Kaiden,
Year 4:
Maths- Rinujan, English- Emily, Sports- Islah, Arts- Keanu, STEM- Noah, Values- Lenuga
Year 5:
Maths- Gabi, English- Nicolas, Sports- Loralye, Arts- Chris, STEM- Adesewa, Values- George
Year 6:
Maths- Harley, English- Nerys, Sports- Megan, Arts- Elijah, STEM- Abisana, Values- Lolla
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NEU Teacher Strike: Partial School Opening Wednesday 5th July & Friday 7th July
Fri 30 Jun 2023Additional teacher strike days have been confirmed for Wednesday 5th and Friday 7th July when National Education Union (NEU) teachers will be striking at both national and regional level, in protest of teachers’ pay and conditions and school funding.
We can confirm that the following classes will be open on these days:
• Nursery: Gold (both days)
• Year 1: Beech (both days)
• Year 2 Rowan (both days)
• Year 2 Oak (Wednesday only)
• Year 3 Elm (both days)
• Year 5 Palm (both days)
• Year 6 Holly, Hazel (both days)
• Year 6 Cherry (Wednesday only)
Arrangements have been made with Chartwells, our school meals provider, to provide vouchers for those children entitled to a benefit related free school meal whose classes will be closed due strike action. Vouchers can be collected from the school office between 8am and 1pm on each of the strike days. A hot lunch will be provided for children who receive a school meal and whose classes remain unaffected by the strike.
Breakfast and Afterschool Forest Club will remain open to children whose classes are op
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Bake Off
Mon 19 Jun 2023Thank you to the PTA and to everyone who supported the PTA Bake Off on Friday afternoon. Congratulations to bake off champions Katrin and Sunenna (Y6 Holly) and to Alexander’s Mum in Chestnut class. Ulyana was crowned Downderry Star Baker. Prizes and bake tins can be collected from the main office.
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Downham Celebrates
Fri 16 Jun 2023Celebrate 100 years of the Downham Estate with a free, family-fun day on Saturday 17th June, 11am-4pm at Downham Leisure Centre! Grab the kids and head down to enjoy rides and activities, competitions and prizes, live performances, a health marquee, food, trade stalls and more.
This project is run by Downham Celebrates and sponsored by Phoenix Community Housing.
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Year 6 School Journey
Wed 17 May 2023Year 6 have arrived safely and are having lunch. After lunch, they will be getting ready for their first activity, scaling a climbing wall and using team work to ascend Jacob’s Ladder!’
Year 6 took part in the vertical challenge, abseiling and canoeing on day 2! They were even able to jump in the water!
We will be posting updates and photos from school journey here so you can keep up with the fun!
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Mental Health Awareness Week
Mon 15 May 2023This week is Mental Health Awareness Week and this year’s theme is ‘Managing anxiety’. Lots of things can make us feel anxious. For children & young people, it could be something at home, issues with friends, exams or leaving school. Not addressed, anxiety can become worse but there are ways to manage it. There are some guided mindfulness resources on The Free Mindfulness Project website you might want to try!
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NEU Teacher Strike: Partial School Opening Thursday 27th April & Tuesday 2nd May
Thu 20 Apr 2023Additional teacher strike days have been confirmed for Thursday 27th April and Tuesday 2nd May, when National Education Union (NEU) teachers will be striking at both national and regional level, in protest of teachers’ pay and conditions and school funding.
The following classes will be open on these days:
- Nursery: Gold (27th April only)
- Reception: Mulberry (both days)
- Year 1: Beech (both days)
- Year 2 Oak and Rowan (both days)
- Year 3 Elm (both days)
- Year 5 Palm (27th April only)
- Year 6 Holly, Hazel and Cherry (both days)
Arrangements have been made with Chartwells, our school meals provider, to provide vouchers for those children entitled to a benefit related free school meal whose classes will be closed due strike action. Vouchers can be collected from the school office between 8am and 1pm on each of the strike days. A hot lunch will be provided for children who receive a school meal and whose classes remain unaffected by the strike.
Breakfast and Afterschool Forest Club will be on for those children whose classes remain open. After school activities will be cancelled on these days and rescheduled for a later date.
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HAF Holiday Activities Food Programme
Fri 24 Mar 2023Registration is now open for the Easter Holiday Activities, Food and Fun Programme (HAF), which aims to target young people aged 6-14 years, who are in receipt of Free School Meals.
Pro Touch SA will holding a free holiday camp in Partnership with Lewisham Council from Monday 3rd to Thursday 6th April at Haberdashers' Knights Academy, Launcelot Rd, BR1 5EB
Activities will include: Arts & Crafts ,Dodge Ball, football, futsal, board games and off site trip and a Free lunch is included for those who receive free school meals.
To book & Register: https://tinyurl.com/2h95kknm
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Comic Relief
Fri 17 Mar 2023Today we celebrated Red Nose Day as children came to school wearing a touch of Red! Thank you for your kind donations. We will let you know how much was raised for the charity soon!
