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Newsletter – Friday, 4th November 2022 

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Headteacher Message

Hello all,

Well. We have successfully navigated the monsoon season and summer is surely on its way.  It was lovely to have an impromptu pop up lake in the playground yesterday but also a relief when the drains finally cleared.  We have quite an old building (1906) and it does not respond well to extreme weather.  Thankfully, we have Michael who is undoubtedly the best site manager in the world. Any issues we have are swiftly and efficiently resolved. I have been in education for a long time now, and it is fair to say that site managers are normally characterised by their lack of motivation and lack of humour.  Not Michael. He is another vital cog in the wheel that makes us successful.  I sound like a broken record, but we truly have exceptional staff at this school.  We had an INSET day on Monday, and it was lovely to come into the hall and see this:

A very big thank you to Lucy Brett who was asked to come up with a way of presenting our values in an eye-catching way and truly delivered.  We are very lucky to have Lucy working at the school.  She is our artist in residence and runs Picture Book Club and Make Club.  She really goes the extra mile for the school and just this week I was informed that she had been working 1:1 with some of our SEN children who find big groups difficult.  Thank you, Lucy, for ‘Making a Difference’.

On Wednesday I took our new Debate Mate team to the launch of the competition in London.  I love these trips.  Trains, great landmarks and a chance to really chat with our lovely Year 5 and 6 children.  Debate Mate allows us to celebrate how well we teach oracy at Darell School.  We want every child to be a fluent and confident speaker when they leave Darell School and competing against other London Schools in judged debates allows us to further develop these skills.  Schools are judged by a number of measures and I have never really understood why the ability to speak confidently is not assessed with the other focus areas. Regardless, we think it is important and will keep developing the oracy skills of all of our children.

Next week we will be having parent meetings.  Please make every effort to attend.  We talk about working in partnership and this is a great opportunity to build a relationship with your child's teacher to ensure that your child continues to thrive at school.

Have a lovely weekend with your precious children.

Joe Porter

Message from Janet Deboo our Chair of Governors:

We have a vacancy on the board for a governor with marketing experience with the necessary skills and connections to help us continue to build Darell School’s profile in the community as the first choice school for local families. If you feel you have the time and enthusiasm to join our energetic and friendly board of governors do please get in touch to find out more about the role and responsibilities. I am very happy to chat, answer any questions and tell you more about what being a governor involves.

Email: jdeboo@darell.richmond.sch.uk

Mobile: 07986 843955

Parents Evening

We are looking forward to holding our parent/teacher consultation meetings next week. These meetings will take place on the following dates and times.
 
Monday, 7th November, 3:30pm - 6:00pm (KS1 and Early Years)
  • Monday, 7th November, 3:40pm - 6:00pm (KS2)
  • Wednesday, 9th November, 3:30pm - 7:00pm(KS1 and Early Years)
  • Wednesday, 9th November, 3:40pm - 7:00pm (KS2)
We are pleased to be able to welcome you into school to hold meetings in person. The meetings will take place in a well ventilated classroom with your child's teacher. The meetings will last for 10 minutes.
 
Please log in to Arbor to book a meeting with your child's class teacher. If you require any support with booking your appointment, please contact the school office. We look forward to meeting with you after half-term and relish the opportunity to discuss your child's learning with you.

Darell Christmas Lunch

Please see below the menu for the Christmas lunch thin year taking place on Wednesday, 14th December.

Office Updates

Your School Photos

Order by 7th November

FOR FREE DELIVERY to your school

If you order after this date, a delivery charge will apply.

To View and Purchase your Images

  1. Login/Create your account - 

      https://www.imagojuniors.com/login/AccountLogin.aspx

  1. Add your images to your account on the View/Add your Shoots Tab

           using the gallery details on your contact sheet

  1. Press View gallery(s) to view your images
  1. Press Create Order to order

Gallery Logins

Your gallery details will be on your contact sheet(s), which

your child should have brought home from school 

FOR LOST / NOT RECEIVED GALLERY DETAILS

Call Imago on 01252 728457 or email enquiries@imagojuniors.com

  • Quoting the below Safeword, with your school’s name & your child’s full name & form.
  • DAPQYE*W22

Alternatively, your school has a master-list with all gallery details.

Queries

If you have any other queries, please do not hesitate to contact Imago directly:

enquiries@imagojuniors.com

Imago Juniors BUSINESS AS A FORCE FOR GOOD helping disadvantaged children to help themselves

 

Arbor Outstanding Payments 

Please can we ask you log into your Arbor account and clear any outstanding balances for school meals, school trips, clubs and wrap around school care. If you have any difficulties making payment please contact the school office. Thank you.

 

Volunteer DBS

For parents and carers who would like to be a volunteer in school or to assist on school trips. You will need to complete a DBS check and attend safeguarding training. If you would like more information please contact the school office on 0208 876 6721 or email parents@darell.richmond.sch.uk.

Year 3 Safer walking Scheme

Our wonderful Year 3 pupils took part in the safer walking Scheme this week. We are delighted that they have all completed the training and have been awarded a certificate. Well done, Year 3!

Diary Dates

Inset Day
All Day
31
October
Year 3 Safer Walking Scheme
9:00am – 12:00pm
From 01 Nov until 03 Nov
01
November
Year 1 Forest School - Group 1
9:00am – 12:00pm
02
November
Deabate Mate Launch Trip
10:00am – 3:30pm
02
November
Reception Autumn Walk
1:00pm – 2:00pm
02
November
Year 1 Forest School - Group 1
9:00am – 12:00pm
07
November
Year 6 Swimming
12:30pm – 2:30pm
07
November
Parent Consultation Evening
3:30pm – 6:00pm
07
November
Year 1 Trip - Richmond Museum
All Day
09
November
Parent Consultation Evening
3:30pm – 7:00pm
09
November
Year 1 Forest School - Group 1
9:00am – 12:00pm
14
November
Year 6 Swimming
12:30pm – 2:30pm
14
November
Reception 2023 Open Morning
11:00am – 1:00pm
19
November
Year 1 Forest School - Group 1
9:00am – 12:00pm
21
November
Year 6 Swimming
12:30pm – 2:30pm
21
November

Wellbeing??

Anti-Bullying Week and Odd Socks Day


Anti-Bullying Week 2022 will take place from 14 to 18 November 2022 and has the theme Reach Out. The week will kick off with Odd Socks Day on Monday 14th November, where adults and children wear odd socks to celebrate what makes us all unique.
Bullying affects millions of young lives and can leave us feeling hopeless. But it doesn't have to be this way. If we challenge it, we can change it. And it starts by reaching out.
This year’s theme came about following consultation with teachers and pupils by the Anti-Bullying Alliance, which coordinates Anti-Bullying Week every year in England and Wales. Teachers and children wanted a theme that empowered them to do something positive to counter the harm and hurt that bullying causes.
At Darell, we consider this to be a very special week and an opportunity to celebrate not just the respect we have for each other, but also the differences, and the similarities, that exist between us.

 

The Reading Corner

Welcome to our weekly section of the newsletter all about reading. Every week, we will share a question (or two) with you about the book your child is reading in school. Please use these questions to help you find out a little more about what your child has been reading in school and continue to develop their love of reading.

 

Wonder - In our story, Pumpkin Soup, what is the job of each of the animals, and why does the squirrel get upset? 

Peake - What is a memory? Can you remember any of the things that Wilfred chose to put in the memory box? Why did he choose these items? 

Weir - Where do you think Claude and Sir Bobblysock should go on an adventure? Where would you go if you were Claude?

Newton - Where did Claude & Sir Bobblysock visit first? 

Thunberg - What do you think the most interesting thing the eagle could see is and why?

Darwin - In the story we are reading, ‘The Thieves of Ostia’ Flavia’s father said his signet ring was stolen from his desk. The guard dog had not barked and nothing else had been touched. What do you think might have happened to it?

Attenborough - What tragic accident happens in Will’s family at the start of the book? Do you think Will is responsible for it??

Parks -  ‘Letters from the Lighthouse’ – Describe the children’s experience on the train to Budmouth Point. Why were they going there?

Stars of the Week!

CYCA – Communications and Marketing Committee Lead – The Calgary Police Youth Foundation Blog

Early Years Star of the Week

Wonder Class

Maya - for looking so happy in Reception and for making fantastic progress with her reading 

KS1 Star of the Week

Peake Class

Deniz - for showing enjoyment in his learning and challenging himself to find different ways of making five in maths. Well done, Deniz!

Weir Class

Maya - for coming into school each day full of enthusiasm and having the confidence to stand up and participate more in lessons. Well done, Maya!

Walker Class

Scarlett - for trying something new and participating in Forest School for the first time, joining in with the activities along with everyone else. Well done, Scarlett!

KS2 Star of the Week

Newton Class

Arian - for always being a kind friend in Newton class and for always having a positive attitude.

Thunberg Class

Maja- for Aspiring to be a great writer by focusing and concentrating on a wonderful setting description.

Darwin Class

Maria - for being a super helping partner in maths and for her enjoyment and enthusiasm in sharing her learning with others.

Attenborough Class

Jamie - for her fantastic attitude to her learning and her enjoyment and creativity during our creative writing workshop.

Parks Class

Makar - for his positive attitude to learning and for being a valued member of Year 6!

Rashford

Louis - for Showing resilience in his learning and producing some well-thought-out pieces of work, well done!

CYCA – Communications and Marketing Committee Lead – The Calgary Police Youth Foundation Blog

E Safety News

Viewing films safely online

It is important that our children are watching films that are suitable for their
age. The BBFC is the UK’s regulator of film and videos and they have created
this useful article answering the questions they get asked the most.

https://www.cbbfc.co.uk/resources/vie wing films safely online

Online games

Is your child playing or watching others play games online? Your child could be using Twitch, Steam, Roblox, YouTube etc to access games or watch others play. We need to make sure that what they are viewing is appropriate for them. It is important to talk to your child to see what they are interested in so you can have a look first to see if they are appropriate. For example, there are games that may appear to be appropriate but are actually horror/ survival games and characters can turn more sinister as the game progresses. It is important to remember that children may be playing the game, watching videos of it on sites such as YouTube or playing replicated versions on Roblox for example.

For more information follow:

https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/online-games/

Darell Primary & Nursery School Follow
Today, our lovely Year 1 children visited the local park to hunt for autumnal treasures. They created unique seasonal pieces of art using the natural resources they had found, learning lots about seasonal change along the way! https://t.co/w0XGAJiCqT
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Attendance

Overall school attendance this week was 93.4% our target is 96.4%.

Well done to Peake class for the highest attendance of 99.4% this week.

Best for punctuality was Parks class with 1 late!

Let's do our best for next week!

Community News

 

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