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Target Setting Tea

Fri 22 May 2015

Before half term, we had our target setting tea for children that met all of their targets in Spring Term from Nursery all the way to Year 6. It was a lovely afternoon with lots of very proud parents, pupils, staff and governors. Thank you to all who attended and who helped the afternoon to run so smoothly.

Congratulations to all children who met their targets last term and attended the Target Setting Celebration Tea.

Silver: Suzie & Maija

Gold: Ashay & Bradley

Apple: Sanjana, Elijah & Rech’ea

Mulberry: Bernard & Cailyn

Chestnut: Sophie & Zach

Beech: Daniel S & Connie V

Oak: Ty, Junior & Logan

Rowan: Aiden & Amelia S

Elm: Summer & Aaron

Willow: Millie-Rose & Joseph

Ash: Eugene, Evie & Leah-May

Sycamore: Ruby, Mariah & Benite

Maple: Aiysha & Musab

Palm: Pravin & Nia

Cherry: Atare & Banushanth

Holly: Melek & Terran

Hazel: Vinusan & Shifa

Hawthorn: George & Harvey L

We have put a video in the Children's Gallery to celebrate their achievements.

Keep working hard, and with excellent attendance, it might be you this term…

New Dinner Menu

Fri 08 May 2015

A fantastic new dinner menu for children will be starting on Monday 11th May.

VE Day

Fri 08 May 2015

Friday 8 May 2015 is the anniversary of VE Day (Victory in Europe Day), marking 70 years since the end of the Second World War in Europe. Three days of events in London and across the UK will mark this historic anniversary. The celebrations will include: beacon-lighting events, parades, street parties and on Sunday a fly-past over Central London.

At school children learnt about this momentous occasion and what it means to us as a nation. We observed 2 minutes silence to mark the moment Winston Churchill broadcast his historic speech formally announcing the end of the war.

Downderry General Election

Fri 08 May 2015

Election fever has hit Downderry! This week the British public have voted to elect their new Prime Minister and our pupils wanted a slice of the action.

“Yesterday we held our own General Election. Children got to vote for the 3 main political parties. Justin represented Labour, Ovue the Liberal Democrats and Shifa represented the Conservatives. Our candidates delivered their manifestoes in the morning assembly. Our results for the Downderry constituency placed Labour 1st.”

By Giorgia, Head Girl

Homework Heroes Awards

Fri 01 May 2015

This week, our Homework Heroes have been awarded with certificates and a small prize to celebrate their efforts. Well done to all of our Heroes and a big thank you to their parents/carers who have helped them at home.

Early Years/Key Stage 1

Henry (Silver), Sophie (Gold), Amelia .R (Mulberry), Lady Dara (Apple), Anya (Chestnut), Lia (Beech), Tristan (Rowan), Reece (Oak), J'dai (Cedar)

Key Stage 2

Lily Mae (Elm), Emily (Willow), Kobisan (Sycamore), Evie (Ash), Oliva (Ash), Ali (Palm), Emmanuela (Cherry), Sujai (Maple), Christelle (Hazel), Noushin (Hawthorne), Ashleigh (Holly)

Community Champions

Fri 01 May 2015

Last Sunday many of us were relaxing at home, watching the London Marathon on television, being inspired by the many heroic stories and physical exertions of its competitors. Behind the scenes two of our pupils, Sonny Peto and Violet Mae, were following in the footsteps of the masses to tidy the streets. Our community champions had a fabulous day, meeting famous people and receiving medals for their efforts.

Mini-beast Mania

Fri 24 Apr 2015

This week Andrew Smith came to visit Early Years. Each class got to learn about and to hold a selection of mini beasts! The children cuddled a lizard, lost their finger in a snail's head and even stroked a tarantula.

Scooter Safety

Fri 24 Apr 2015

Yesterday children in Years 2 and 3 were invited to take part in a scooter safety course. The aim was to educate children how to scoot safely as well as how to safely cross the road. Children were taught about the dangers of cars crossing the pavement to access driveways and pavement etiquette with other pedestrians.

'It was fun. I liked going outside and going down the hill.'

Katerina Y2 Cedar class

'I liked going around the cones.'

Kaylem Y2 Cedar class

Remember

To avoid potential accidents during busy periods children are asked to walk with their scooters inside the school grounds. Thank you.

Pupil Voice

Fri 24 Apr 2015

Recent improvements to the school include the installation of magnificent mosaics, designed by the pupils. The mosaic, pictured below, adorns the wall in the Dining Hall.

The impact of the school council can also be seen by the installation of additional playground apparatus to the key stage 2 playground, which will be open for use next week!

Office update

Internal works are on track and we look forward to the school office being reopened in the next few weeks. For the time being, please continue to use the office at the Children's Centre on Shroffold Road. We would like to thank you for your continued patience and understanding.