We are launching our ‘Science Selfie Competition’. Science is everywhere! Look for Science in the world around you and take a selfie! This could be cooking or gardening activities, setting up and completing a science experiment or exploring nature.

 

Send your selfie to scienceselfie@downderryprimaryschool.com, ensure your child’s name & class are the subject of the email. We will share Science Selfies on our school website and in displays around the school. Please let us know if you do not want your picture to be used on our website or in our school displays.

 

There will be a prize for the most inspiring Science Selfie from Early Years, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. Entries need to be received by Friday 24th May. We look forward to seeing your Science Selfies!

 

On Saturday, 80 children and their parents from Downderry headed into central London to complete the TCS London Mini-Marathon. Despite it being a little colder and windier than ideal, a wonderful day was had by all running either the 2.6km or 1-mile route starting from Horse Guards Parade and finishing on The Mall after a glorious run past Buckingham Palace. Some took the chance to show off their competitive prowess and put their Daily Mile practice into good use while others enjoyed a more leisurely pace, seeing the sights and lapping up the fantastic support from observers on the side lines.

 

Congratulations to all who took part! Also, a special thanks to those staff who gave up their Saturday to support the children at the event! We look forward to completing this event again next year - hopefully with even more Downderry representatives taking part!

 

Children in years 1 & 2 who have been raising money for Great Ormond Street Hospital and Antenatal Results & Choices have together raised over £1800 for the charities. Well Done!

This week we have been celebrating STEM week alongside British Science week. The theme was ‘Time’ and it was fantastic to see pupils having fun and learning great skills in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths.

 

Pupils had a very exciting visit from Professor Sulphur Nitrate to celebrate STEM week. He

created fire, fizz explosions and popping rockets. We certainly finished STEM week

off with a BANG!

Early Years are in need of spare clothes, if you have any clothes your children have grown out of, ages 3-5 years, please could we have them. 

 

We are in particular need of underwear and trousers. Any spare shoes/wellies would also be very helpful, sizes 9-12. Please either drop them to a member of the Early Years team, or to the office. Thank you! 

Next Thing Education are excited to announce an Easter STEM Tech Camp on 2nd – 5th April at St Mark’s C of E Primary School, BR2 0QR & 8th – 12th April at Trinity C of E Primary School, BR2 8LD from 9 am to 4 pm each day.

 

The aim is to inspire, engage and empower the next generation of creators, coders, and inventors. An action-packed Activity Schedule with something for every child to extend their learning in a fun and unique way using the latest and greatest tech.

 

Activities include:

• 🤖 ROCKING ROBOTICS - Meet our robots and learn visual coding and programming skills that make them come to life!
• 🚀 INGENIOUS INVENTIONS- Create electronic wonders, while exploring the world of circuits and invention with so many possibilities to explore.
• 🎨 3D CREATIONS - Unlock your inner Tech Artist and create mesmerising three-dimensional creations
• 🎥 MEDIA MADNESS - Enthusiastic directors, actors, and content creators will delve into the captivating realms of photography and filmmaking.
• 🌟MINECRAFT & LEGO ENGINEERING - build incredible structures and learn circuitry creation complex Redstone contraptions. Bring creations to life with Lego sensors motors, building fun for everyone.
• 🥽 VR or Lasertag – As our Tech fun activity for the week will be swimming with dolphins or team building in a lasertag quest.

 

All staff are DBS Checked and Qualified to run the best sessions in the safest environment. For more information check out our flyer (on the "Letters" page), visit our website below or watch our video to see what to expect at camp https://youtu.be/VWqFyudd9oU

 

Our camps cater to ages 5-11. Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out and book online today or by the 15th March using code EARLYEASTER10 to receive 10% off, simply visit: https://www.nextthing.education/product/st-marks-church-of-england-primary-school-easter-camp/ OR https://www.nextthing.education/product/trinity-c-of-e-primary-school-easter-camp/

 

There are a limited number of HAF places available for eligible children on Free School Meals to attend the camp funded by the council. If you are eligible, please click on our HAF page to book.