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

• Anti-Bullying Week

  Fri 17 Nov 2017

  Local police officer Steve Eaton visited Downderry this week to deliver safety talks to pupils in Key Stage 1 and 2 as part of Anti-Bullying Week. The children really enjoyed his visit and participated in group discussions.

  

• Parent Survey

  Fri 17 Nov 2017

  Thank you to everyone who attended our Parents evenings and completed a Parent’s questionnaire - helping us to make our school even better.

   

  98% agreed that “My child is happy at school”

  99% agreed that “My child is taught well at this school”

   

  The full results are available in the Parents section of our website. You can still have your say by visiting https://parentview.ofsted.gov.uk

• Flu Vaccination

  Fri 17 Nov 2017

  All Reception, Year 1, 2, 3 & 4 children will be offered the flu vaccination. The vaccination is optional and is given as a single spray squirted up each nostril. The nasal spray is quick, painless, and works even better than the injected flu vaccine. Please return your consent form as soon as possible.

• Children in Need

  Fri 17 Nov 2017

  Thank you to everyone who came to school dressed in something spotty and donated money to Children in Need. A special thank you to the Reception parent who donated the “Spotacular” cup cakes!

  

• Remembrance Day

  Fri 10 Nov 2017

  Today (Friday 10th November), in remembrance of our fallen heroes, we joined together with local schools to pay our respects and to lay our wreath at Downham War memorial.

   

  Thank you to everyone who supported our Poppy Appeal to raise funds for essential welfare work for our Service men and women, veterans, and their families. We will let you know how much was raised soon!

  

• SEND coffee morning

  Fri 03 Nov 2017

  We are holding a SEND coffee morning on Wednesday 15th November, 9:15-10am, in the Acorn Suite. The drop-in session will be lead by our SENDCO, Jane Fawcett, Speech and Language Therapist, Monsurat Adesany and SEND teacher Miss Williams.

   

• Anti-Bullying Week

  Fri 03 Nov 2017
  As part of Anti-Bullying Week, 13th-17th November, Miss Hewitt will be running a parent workshop on Thursday 15th November, 9:15-9:45am. The session will focus on defining bullying and it's various forms including cyberbullying.

• Parent Partnership Workshops

  Thu 02 Nov 2017

  Last term's English and maths workshops were well attended, received lots of positive feedback and some useful suggestions for the future. Thank you to all who attended and for your comments.
  
  'The session was interactive. It was awesome!' 
  Year 3 parent

   

  "Great to work with my child in the school environment. Thanks,"

  Year 2 parent

   

  "This workshop is very useful. The Teaching method is very easy to understand,"

  Year 4 parent

  
  We look forward to implementing some of your suggestions in future workshops- our next being on the theme of anti-bullying on Thursday 16th November.

  

• Poppy Appeal

  Mon 30 Oct 2017

  In support of the Royal British Legion, Poppies are now available from the office. Please see below for a range of other items for sale, to raise funds for essential welfare work for our Service men and women, veterans, and their families.

   

  Last year Downderry raised £717.87 from our Poppy Appeal. This year we will be trying to do even better!

  

• Spooky Disco

  Fri 20 Oct 2017

  A massive thank you to everyone who attended the Spooky Disco, with special thanks to the PTA for all their hard work. Everyone had a fantastically Spooky time!

   

  Congratulations to all the winners of the best spooky costume!