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

• TfL Gold Star award

  Mon 12 Sep 2016

  Congratulations Pupils, Parents and Carers of Downderry! Downderry has been awarded a Transport for London Gold star for the 4th Year running for all our work around road safety, sustainable travel and the environment.

• Welcome (back)

  Fri 09 Sep 2016

  We would like to welcome all the ‘new’ families and welcome back our ‘established’ families. Hope you had a wonderful summer and look forward to an excellent year. Lots of exciting events are planned, with many opportunities to get involved in the life of the school.

   

  The first Parent Rep meeting is on Monday 12th September, 2:15pm in the Den. Please join us. Look out for events and news via our weekly newsletter (Fridays) and keep informed through our school website at www.downderryprimaryschool.com.

• Beat the heat

  Fri 15 Jul 2016

  Although most of us welcome the summer sun, high temperatures can be harmful to your health. In one hot spell in August 2003 in England and Wales there were over 2,000 extra deaths than would normally be expected. The heat can affect anyone, but some people run a greater risk of serious harm. As our climate changes, hot spells are expected to be more frequent and more intense.

   

  Below are links to Public Health England documents which tell you how to stay safe in hot weather, including how to keep your home cool. It tells you who is at greatest risk of ill health from the heat, how to recognise when you or someone’s health may be affected, and what to do if you or someone else becomes unwell as a result of the heat.

   

  • Beat the heat: staying safe in hot weather 
  • Beat the heat: keep cool at home checklist 
  • Beat the Heat: Poster

   

  

• We are Outstanding!

  Fri 01 Jul 2016

  A few weeks ago we were inspected by Ofsted. The final report is now available in the “Key Information” section on the Downderry website.

   

  Ofsted have judged Downderry to be Outstanding.

   

  “The quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding.” – Ofsted

   

  “The behaviour of pupils is outstanding. Pupils are thoughtful about their work and in their behaviour towards each other.” –Ofsted

   

  We hope you join us in celebrating with pride the work and achievements of the staff and pupils of our school.

   

  

• Sports Day

  Fri 01 Jul 2016

  Forget Rio, here at Downderry we have our own fantastic sports day!

  Over the course of the week, we have had three thrilling sports days, starting with Early Years on Tuesday, then Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 on Wednesday.
  Although the weather was not on our side, it didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of the pupils and supporters.
  There were some wacky races, and some challenging sprints, and over all a great week of sport.
  A HUGE thank you to everyone who came to watch and support our competitors!

  

• International Week

  Fri 24 Jun 2016

  This week has been International Week. We have learnt a great amount about different countries around the world and children have shared their own experiences from their countries and cultures.

   

  On Wednesday our International Food Festival was a fantastic success. Thank you to all those parents, family and friends who came along to share in tasting some delicious food from around the world!

   

  Thank you also to the local businesses who contributed:

  Sponge Kitchens
  Iceland
  Pizza Hut
  China Noodle Express
  Favorite Chicken and Ribs
  Anna Polish shop

   

  All food donations were greatly appreciated and we raised £308, which will help subsidise future curriculum visits and events.

• Swimming Galas

  Fri 10 Jun 2016

  The Downderry “Fun” Swimming galas will take place this half term at Downham Health & Leisure Centre.

   

  Year 5:             Tuesday 21st June 10:30am - 12:00pm

  Year 2:             Tuesday 28th June 10:30am - 12:00pm

  Year 1:             Tuesday 5th July 10:30am - 12:00pm

  Year 4:             Tuesday 12th July 10:30am - 12:00pm

  Year 6:             Thursday 14th July 10:00am - 11:00am

  Year 3:             Will be split across two sessions* on

                             Monday 18th July 10:30pm - 12:00pm

                             & 1:30pm – 3:00pm

  * Details of which session children in will be swimming will follow shortly.

   

  The galas will include team games, float and swimming relay races. Parents are welcome to come and spectate, but we ask that you do not take any photographs.

• Road Safety Competition

  Fri 10 Jun 2016

  Congratulations to all those who entered the 'Road Safety' competition! Miss Gray has seen some fantastic entries and has now sent them to the Mayor of Lewisham. Well done to all the winners and runners up!

   

  Adam - Beech Class

  Keren - Cherry Class

  

• Book Fair

  Fri 27 May 2016

  We are pleased to announce that the Travelling Book Fair will be arriving at school on Wednesday 15th June, offering a superb range of books. In addition we will be running our popular summer offer, buy three books and get the cheapest free!

   

  The fair will run from Wednesday 15th to Friday 17th June, after school in the Middle Hall from 3:00-3:30pm.

   

  We hope to see you there!

• RE Bronze Award

  Fri 27 May 2016

  This week our school had the opportunity to showcase all of the wonderful RE work we have been doing to an external visitor. They were so impressed with all the amazing things we are doing in RE that they have given us a Bronze award! Well done everyone!