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Newsletter – Friday, 2nd February 2024

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Headteacher Message

Hello all,

I apologise for the short newsletter today.  It has been very busy, and I have not been at my desk for any time today.  Firstly, I would like to give an update on representation.  Our children have been representing the school in a variety of events.  We played East Sheen last week with both the girls and boys teams performing really well but losing 2-0. The week before, we played Kew Riverside and both teams won.  The boys won 4-1 and the girls won 1-0.  Both teams were excellent, but I have to say that the girls' team scored and then defended like trojans for the rest of the game.  It was a real team performance and I think that you can tell from their faces that they enjoyed it!

The boys were very professional in their approach, kept great shape and built several exceptional passages of play.  They were slightly more reserved in victory.

But no less happy!  

As you may know, we are having a big focus on kindness this half-term and on Monday the following event is taking place:  

Once again a very big thank you to the parents who donated their time and effort to this event.  It has been so lovely to have so much support from our community.  Have a great weekend with your precious families.

Joe Porter

PSA News

 

Office Updates

Free Lost Property Stock Photo - FreeImages.comLost Property

We have  number of unclaimed lost property items in the school office. Please have a look through the items for anything you may be missing. All items will be recycled if they are notcllaimed by Thursday, 8th February.

Pre-loved Books

You may have noticed a table of books in the school office. Please feel free to browse through and help yourself, they are very good quality. If you can, a small donation would be greatly appreciated.

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  • Whole School - PSA Kindness Event
  • Newton - Hampton Court Palace Trip
  • Reception - Hearing Screen Programme
  • Year 1 - Orleans House Gallery Trip
  • Year 4 - Swimming postponed
  • Year 5- Walton Firs Residential Trip 
  • Year 6 - Junior Citizen Trip

Diary Dates

Year 4 - Swimming
12:45pm – 2:30pm
From 15 Jan and on Monday each week until 25 Mar
05
February
Kindness Club
3:30pm – 4:30pm
05
February
Swimming Gala
12:30pm – 4:30pm
06
February
Darell V East Sheen Football Match - Girls and Boys Team
2:00pm – 3:30pm
07
February
February Half Term
8:45am – 3:25pm
From 12 Feb until 16 Feb
12
February
Year 4 - Swimming
12:45pm – 2:30pm
From 15 Jan and on Monday each week until 25 Mar
12
February
Year 4 - Swimming
12:45pm – 2:30pm
From 15 Jan and on Monday each week until 25 Mar
19
February
Year 4 - Swimming
12:45pm – 2:30pm
From 15 Jan and on Monday each week until 25 Mar
26
February
Year 4 - Swimming
12:45pm – 2:30pm
From 15 Jan and on Monday each week until 25 Mar
04
March
Year 4 - Swimming
12:45pm – 2:30pm
From 15 Jan and on Monday each week until 25 Mar
11
March
Year 1 Trip -Orleans House Gallery
9:15am – 1:45pm
12
March
Newton Trip - Hampton Court Place
9:30am – 3:00pm
14
March
Year 4 - Swimming
12:45pm – 2:30pm
From 15 Jan and on Monday each week until 25 Mar
18
March
Year 6 - Junior Citizen Trip
8:30am – 12:00pm
19
March
Year 5 Trip - Science Museum
9:00am – 3:25pm
20
March

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 - Can you remember what the Moon is made from? What are the holes on the surface of the Moon called? (craters) What makes them? (asteroids) Why can we see the Moon sometimes? (because the Sun lights up different parts of its surface) 

Peake - Can you define what a commotion is? Can you think of some words that have a similar meaning?

Weir - What is going to happen to Nora? What will she find in the garden?

Thunberg - Why do you think the old lady turned her nose up at Omar and Maryam? What do you think they should do in response? Why?

Darwin - If you were washed up on a desert island like the wild robot, what would be the first 3 things you would do?

Attenborough - Why does author Tim Marshall call his book “Prisoners of Geography”? In which way does the geography of a country determine how people live there?

Parks - Do you think Edmund feels at all guilty for how he has betrayed his brothers and sisters?

Stars of the Week!

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

Early Years Star of the Week

Wonder Class

Anna - for always trying her best: whether reading, playing and exploring during busy learning or sharing her ideas at carpet time.

KS1 Star of the Week

Peake Class

Iqra - for being a kind and supportive learning partner in PE. Well done, Iqra!

Weir Class

Daisy - for Enjoying your learning so much. You always contribute with your wonderful thoughts and ideas.

Walker Class

Olly - for always being a kind, helpful and responsible member of Walker Class who helps to tidy up every single day.  Well done, Olly!  

KS2 Star of the Week

Newton Class

Caleb and Jacob - for being excellent role models & for having a fantastic week in Newton class. Well done, boys!

Thunberg Class

Adriana - for being a super role model in our dance lessons and for having the confidence to model dance moves and perform solo! Well done, Adriana!

Darwin Class

Go - for being a helpful and considerate work partner during lessons.

Attenborough Class

Sienna - for taking responsibility for her learning in all lessons this week and challenging herself in computing.

Parks Class

Oscar - for the fantastic progress he made in his arithmetic test

Rashford Class

Caitlin - for her excellent contribution during class discussions and trying her best with her times table practice.

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

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Truly epic! Yesterday, was the first concert of the newly formed Darell School rock band. Here is a clip of our lead guitarist limbering up. We would like to thank Rock Bandz for unleashing the talent that is within. Rock on! https://t.co/RYG3Soaa1j
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Attendance

Overall, school attendance this week was 94.3%. Our target is 97%.

Well done to Attenborough Class for the highest attendance of 98% this week. 

Let's do our best for next week!

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