Headteacher Message  

Hello all,

I have to admit that earlier this week I was feeling in a bit of a low mood.  I think it was the incessant rain and leaden skies. Luckily, I know how to lift my spirits and that is to do a duty on the Key Stage 1 playground.  It was such great fun.  Basically, I think we are all still big kids inside, and it is lovely to just return there every now and again.  I joined in with the games, made up some of the games and generally had a great time, which resulted in me returning to my desk with a big grin on my face.  Why am I telling you this?  Well, for one it is OK not to feel OK. We all have our ups and downs, and it is never a sign of weakness. Secondly, I wanted to share with you how lovely and inspirational your children are.  This job is challenging, but the children make it incredibly fulfilling and enjoyable.  

Last Saturday we had a lovely open morning for prospective Reception children. In total, we had twenty families attend, which is double the amount from last year. Why?  Well, I think that word is spreading that Darell is a wonderful school with happy children and great staff. We are not perfect and while we know this is unobtainable we will continue to make this school as good as it can possibly be.

There are three weeks until the term ends, and they are busy weeks.  On Monday our Girls’ and Boys’ football teams make the short trip to Queen's for our first game of the season. We have a brand-new kit to show off and whatever the result we will be looking good. We also have an all day football tournament on Wednesday. We also have the Christmas fair and productions to come. Exciting times. 

Have a lovely weekend. Look for the good and enjoy your time with your precious children.     

Kew Sparkle

It gives me great delight to announce that our wonderful school choir will be performing at Kew Sparkle on Friday, 2nd December. They will be opening the event at 4.45pm and will be singing a selection of songs to entertain the community. It would be lovely to see as many of you there as possible.

Warm wishes,

Rachel Carter 

Communications

Sent Home

• Year 3 - Medical information Letter

• Year 4 - Guitar Performance Update

• Whole school - Christmas Lunch Form

• Whole School - Christmas Fair Update

• Selected Pupils - Queen's Football Match Invite

• Selected pupils - Nessy Learning Consent

• Nursery, Reception, Y1,Y2,Y4 & Y6 - Oral Health Virtual Coffee Morning

• Year 3 - Richmond Museum Trip Letter

Stars of the Week!

Early Years Star of the Week

Wonder Class

Skylar - for always taking responsibility for her learning and for being kind and caring in Reception.

KS1 Star of the Week

Peake Class

Roger - for always working hard in phonics lessons and making excellent progress his reading! Well done, Roger!

Weir Class

Kloe - for producing a wonderfully written and beautifully illustrated postcard in role as Claude! Well done, Kloe!

Walker Class

Whole class - for Being very kind and welcoming a new friend into our class. Well done, Walker Class!

KS2 Star of the Week

Newton Class

Sonia - for her enjoyment in all of her learning this week. 
Well done, Sonia!

Thunberg Class

Leandro - for If you visited the giant's garden in the winter, what would you do there?

Darwin Class

Penelope - for her focus during lessons, consistently beautiful presentation and challenging answers she does not agree with by giving logically thought out reasons.

Attenborough Class

Shaun - for his contributions in our maths discussions and his enjoyment of his learning.

Parks Class

Mubarak - for a brilliant attitude towards his learning and for always trying his best!

Rashford

Elise - for being a kind and polite member of class and actively contributing to our discussions and learning.