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

• Cross Country postponed

  Tue 11 Feb 2025

  Due to the unsafe condition of Whitefoot Playing Fields the cross country races scheduled to take place tomorrow, Wednesday 12th February, have been postponed until after half-term. Date to be confirmed.

• Great Athletes

  Fri 07 Feb 2025

  On the 11th February we will be welcoming Great Athletes to Downderry. A top GB athlete will be visiting us, and leading a sponsored fitness circuit. This sponsored event will raise money for new sports equipment to improve physical activity in the school. As a thank you, pupils will receive a thank-you gift for meeting sponsorship milestones.

   

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  The sponsorship form and any money are to be returned to the school office by Tuesday 25th February.

  

• Anti-Bullying Week

  Wed 04 Dec 2024

  This week Downderry has been celebrating Anti-bullying Week, alongside schools around the country. Throughout the week pupils have been focusing on teamwork and discussing bullying prevention, including special workshops with Anita.

• Parent Governor Election - result

  Wed 04 Dec 2024

  Thank you to the candidates who stood for the Governor Elections earlier this week, and indeed, to all the Parents who voted. Votes have been counted and we are pleased to announce our new Parent Governors: Marie Laure Volvert and Maria Moleda.

• Parent Governor Election

  Wed 04 Dec 2024

  The election of our new parent governors will take place on Monday 11th November from 8:30am-3:20pm in the main school office area, where candidate details will be displayed and voting papers made available. One vote per parent.

   

  Standing candidates are: Marie Laure Volvert, Maria Moleda and Sophie Lockwood. We wish all our candidates every success- happy voting!

• Year 2 London Fire Brigade Visit

  Fri 22 Nov 2024

  This week, Year 2 had a visit from the London Fire Brigade. The children learned about the importance of having a working smoke alarm in their homes and how to test the battery. They discussed fire hazards that can be found at home, and how to avoid them to keep safe. The children also learned what to do in a fire emergency.

  

• Children in Need

  Fri 15 Nov 2024

  Today, children celebrated Children in Need by coming to school in their own clothes. Thank you to everyone who was able to make a donation to support Children in Need. We raised £299.48.

• Remembrance

  Mon 11 Nov 2024

  The children and staff at Downderry commemorated Remembrance Day with a special assembly and a two-minute silence. A group of pupils from Year 6 attended the Remembrance Day Service at Downham cenotaph, alongside representatives from local schools.

   

  Thank you for supporting this year’s Poppy Appeal, we will let you know soon our total raised this year.

• Flu Vaccination

  Fri 08 Nov 2024

  The Lewisham Immunisation team will be at Downderry on 2nd December to deliver the Flu vaccine nasal spray to children in Reception to Year 6.

   

  To give consent for your child to receive the vaccine, please visit, app.schoolscreener.com/Portal/#/HnR/g/iHRLFlu2425

• Drumming Workshop

  Thu 24 Oct 2024

  This week, music industry professional Wol Webster visited to provide an exciting assembly

  and workshop for KS2 children. Maybe he has helped inspire the next generation of top drummers!