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Keep up to date with the latest news headlines at Downderry...
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Inspection of Downderry Primary School by Ofsted
Tue 17 May 2022We have just been told that Downderry will be inspected by Ofsted on 18 May 2022. The lead inspector will be Frances Hawkes. Ofsted would like to know what you think about Downderry. Please take a few minutes to read the letter and leaflet on the "Letters" page, it explains why we inspect schools and what happens during an inspection.
Your views about the school are important
If you are a registered parent or carer of a pupil at Downderry (including pupils on sick leave or who are temporarily excluded), you can tell Ofsted your views about our school by completing Ofsted's online survey, Ofsted Parent View, at: www.parentview.ofsted.gov.uk.
Ofsted Parent View asks for your opinion on some aspects of your child's school, including the progress made by your child, the quality of teaching, how the school deals with bullying and poor behaviour. It also provides a free-text box for you to make additional comments, if you wish. The inspectors will use the online survey responses when inspecting your child's school.
To register your views, you will need to provide your email address, which will be held securely. It will not be used for any purpose other than providing access to the online survey. Neither schools nor Ofsted will have access to any email addresses. Please complete the online survey by 11am on 18 May 2022 as this will give the inspection team more time to consider your views.
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Will you find the Golden Ticket?
Thu 12 May 2022When you are eating your school dinner, look out for a golden ticket on your plate. From Thursday 5th May to Thursday 26th May, Chartwells will be hiding golden tickets. If you find one, you could win a Food Superhero Bubble Fidget!
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Summer Term Overview
Fri 22 Apr 2022The Summer term overview of what your child will be learning this term is now available to download from the “Curriculum” section of the school website. Hard copies are available upon request.
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Covid – Update
Fri 22 Apr 2022The Government no longer provides free Coronavirus testing. Schools will continue with measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and other infectious diseases – including good ventilation and using outdoor spaces; making sure people wash their hands regularly, use tissues and throw them away properly.
Please remind your children to cough into a tissue or their elbow, cover their mouth and nose with a tissue when they cough or sneeze, and to put used tissues in the bin immediately. Ask them to wash their hands with soap and water often, especially before eating, and to use hand sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available.
For children, COVID-19 is usually a mild illness and most get better in a few days. Although testing is no longer available, children and young people should stay at home and avoid contact with other people if they have symptoms of COVID-19 and:
• have a high temperature or
• do not feel well enough to go to school or do their normal activities.
They can go back to school when they no longer have a high temperature and they are well enough to attend. 5 to 11 year olds who are well will be offered the COVID-19 vaccine in vaccination centres, pharmacies, GPs and walk-in centres.
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Our Revised Spring/Summer '22 Menu
Fri 22 Apr 2022Chartwells have listened to the feedback we have received from pupils and parents, to revise our menu. Take a look below at the changes we have made.
- Introduction of new and delicious Tuesday Takeover dishes developed by Chef Allegra McEvedy and approved by pupils with dishes such as BBQ Chicken Burger with Corn and Pineapple Relish and Chilli Con Chicken and Sweet Potato Bake, to encourage pupils to try new tastes and flavours
- Added wholemeal bread to the packed lunch offer
- Added fish fillet and chips back to the menu to provide an alternative to fish fingers and chips
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Newsletter 1st April 2022
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Free School Meals Vouchers
Fri 25 Mar 2022Lewisham will continue to support families with FSM eligible children by providing vouchers for the Easter holiday. This does not include pupils who receive Universal Infant Free School Meals. The funding will be £30 per child, vouchers must be collected from the school office on Monday 28th, Tuesday 29th or Wednesday 30th March, between 8.00am-2.00pm.
This may be the last time vouchers will be offered during the school holidays. However, Lewisham Council is providing holiday programmes, with free activities and lunches for children eligible for and in receipt of benefit- related Free School Meals.
A wide range of providers in Lewisham are supporting the delivery of this programme, offering various fun-packed sessions, including art & crafts, multi sports, singing, dancing, drama and games.
The programme is provided from Monday 4th April to Thursday 14th April 2022.
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Spring Festival
Thu 24 Mar 2022Thank you to all parents, carers and friends who attended our Spring Festival, we hope you enjoyed the performances. The children worked extremely hard rehearsing their songs for what was an outstanding performance!
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Bird Box
Thu 24 Mar 2022The Downderry Bird Box camera is streaming again and our pair of blue tits are already busy building their nest. Keep watching over the next few weeks as we hope to see some eggs laid soon!
Visit the Curriculum section of the school website or follow the link:
www.downderryprimaryschool.com/the-bird-box-project/
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STEM Week
Fri 18 Mar 2022This week we have been celebrating STEM week! Our theme was Growth and each year group focused on overcoming a STEM challenge. During our Science lessons we learnt about famous scientists who have overcome challenges and are smashing stereotypes!
