British Basketball is offering Downderry School families and friends an opportunity to purchase discounted tickets to the British Basketball Play-off Finals that will take place at the O2 Arena on Sunday 14th May 2023.

At the event, you will be able to watch the men's final and the women's final all on the one day. Furthermore, between the games, there will be lots of court-side entertainment.

By using the link below, you will be able to purchase adult and child tickets for £10 each (they are normally around £30) direct from the Box Office:

https://www.bblshop.org.uk/products/playoffprimary

Please be aware that there are a limited number of discounted tickets.​

A child in the school has developed invasive Group A Streptococcal (iGAS). We have taken advice from the UK Health Security Agency and there is no reason to make any changes in the school routine or for children to be kept at home if well.

Please see the letter sent to parents for further information:

• Invasive Group A Streptococcal (iGAS) - 13/12/22
• iGAS factsheet - 13/12/22

Unclaimed raffle prizes from the Christmas Fair can be collected from the school office.

The lucky ticket numbers are: 5, 158, 187, 194, 203, 225.

Don't forget to bring your winning ticket when collecting your prize!

You may have seen news reports about a high number of children with Group A Strep (which includes scarlet fever) in the UK, and Lewisham is seeing the same. Please see the letter sent to parents for further information from Lewisham’s Director of Public Health about scarlet fever.

Click here to read the letter:

• Scarlet Fever - 7/12/22
• FAQs Scarlet fever symptoms diagnosis & treatment - 7/12/22