Downderry has signed up to the ASA’s School Swimming Charter to show that “We’re taking swimming seriously”. The aim is to ensure every child can swim at least 25m by the time they leave year 6.

 

Maths Parent Learning Week has been this week. It has been fantastic to see so many parents and carers involved, and finding out about how we teach maths at this school. Thank you for your attendance and for your feedback, which we will use to further improve future sessions.

 

Quotes from the parents:

"The teaching is creative and interesting"

 

"It will help me to improve my child's maths"

 

"It showed me things that I didn't know but that my child does know!"

 

"Very useful. I like coming in to school to see how my child learns so that I can support him at home." - Natasha

 

"Very useful insight into the lessons and tips on how to support my daughter at home." - Michele

 

"Helpful to understand children's goals for year one at home." - Marie

 

"Very helpful lessons." - Kierujaa

 

 

Children have been raising money for Children in Need this week by completing a Pudsy bear penny trail and coming to school in their pyjamas.

Downderry pupils, along with our Learning Mentor, Anita attended the remembrance service on Tuesday along with other local schools. Thank you to all the parents who shared this special occasion with us, it was a beautiful service.

The Parent Learning Workshops held this term on English were a great success. Here are some of the Comments we received.

 

‘Brilliant session!  I’m really pleased with the way you teach the kids, well done!’ - Reception 

‘We had a valuable time and it was very useful to help my child learning in future.’ - Year 2

‘I think these workshops are such a good idea as it gives parents knowledge and understanding of how the children are learning in class.’ - Year 3

 

Future workshops this term.

10th - 14th November, Maths

8th - 12th December, SEN and Assessment