Last week, pupils across all year groups entered Downderry's puzzle piece competition as part of Anti-Bullying week. We had well over two hundred entries and the standard was very high!

The winners of each year group are:

Year 6 - Olivia, Holly class, Year 5 - Mosh'e, Palm class, Year 4 – Ruby, Ash class, Year 3 – Natalie, Willow, Year 2 – Arya, Rowan, Year 1 – Dominika, Beech, Reception – Varush, Apple

Parent Questionnaire Feedback.

We would like to thank you for your feedback following the recent Parent/ Carer questionnaires which was overwhelmingly positive. A full copy of the results is available at: www.downderryprimaryschool.com/questionnaires/

Key headlines include:

100% strongly agreed that their child was happy at school. All parents agreed that their child was safe at school, 93% strongly agreeing. You felt that the school dealt with any incidents of bullying effectively, that we kept you well aware of what your child is learning during the year and how well they are doing. 100% parents would recommend the school to another parent.

During an unprecedented year, taking part in clubs and activities is an area to develop, and we all look forward to reopening these once Covid- restrictive measures are lifted.

On Thursday 10th December The Early Years SEND Factor welcomes representatives from Lewisham’s Special Schools for a virtual drop-in session on Zoom.

The session will be an information, advice and support session for families of Early Years children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Meeting ID: 903 566 5535

Password: 094671

This week, children have been uniting against bullying. All children took part in an anti-bullying workshop, where they discussed how to be a good friend and how to recognise bullying.

Within their PSHE lessons, pupils have produced their own unique hand print which will go towards a display within the school demonstrating how we can all come together in our Downderry community.

Due to the lockdown period our food bank is more popular than ever before but is running short of our essential items. We are in need of donations of any tinned food, packets of pasta or rice, breakfast cereals, toiletries and cleaning products. Donations can be made to the school office or directly to the Children's Centre.

We have started a Just Giving page to allow us to buy fresh items such as milk, cheese, eggs, fruit and vegetables to add to our stock, Click here to go to the page.

Lewisham Parent and Carer’s Forum is a voluntary group of parents and carers of children and young people (0-25) with special/additional needs and disabilities (SEND) living in the London Borough of Lewisham. They provide an opportunity for parents and carers to express their views and input into the planning and delivery of SEND services.

The November newsletter from the Lewisham Parent & Carers Forum is available to download from the "Letters" section of the school website or Click Here.