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Newsletter – Friday, 24th May 2024

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Headteacher Message

Hello all,

A short newsletter today, as myself and the lovely Year 4 are off for a day at Lord’s cricket ground. The weather is looking great, and I cannot wait to show Year 4 the most prestigious cricket ground in the world.  These opportunities have to be grabbed with both hands and I would like to say a big thank you to those of you who are able to volunteer on these trips.  We could not do it without you.  

School dinners are now free to all families (apart from Nursery, sorry!) and I would urge you, in these challenging financial times, to take advantage of this.  The catering team has changed, and we now have a new cook in place.  The food is lovely.  I had a lasagne last week which was as good as any I have ever eaten.  This is not false advertising, the food has been transformed.  I am not alone in noticing this and staff and children have been giving rave reviews recently.  A big thank you to Lawrence, Teresa and Joe who have enabled this transformation.  I contacted their boss yesterday to feed this back, and I am letting you know today.  They are free!!

I would also like to say a big thank you to Mrs Carter and the supersonic school choir.  They performed this week in front of a bumper audience at the Rose Theatre and did themselves and the school proud. 

This is the time of year when staff let you know of their intentions for next year.  I am very proud of the fact that we retain high numbers of staff every year.  This year is no different, but there are some changes.  I am going to send a separate email outlining these changes shortly.

All that remains is to wish you a very happy half-term, and we look forward to seeing you all back on Tuesday, 4th June.

Joe Porter  

“Well done to Sofiia Namestnikova for winning champion of the term in term 4. Her prize was Dual tip brush pens. 

Let’s see who will be the champion of the term in term 5. 

Term 5 will be available for booking on the 29th May- https://sportingchamps.classforkids.io/ “

Lunchtimes at Darell

Here are some of our children engrossed in Colouring Club. Colouring club is open to all children and runs every lunchtime from 12:30–1:00pm.

 

Our Year 5 boys making a pizza oven for their restaurant in the garden area.

 

Office Updates

School Uniform

We are making a big push to improve the quality of the school uniform. Your child may have come home with a slip for a school uniform or PE kit. This is a reminder that your child needs to wear the correct attire. If you are having financial difficulties purchasing the correct uniform, please speak to a office staff member.

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Sent Home

  • Reception - Medical information letter
  • Individual - Meal balance reminder
  • Individual - Trip consent and payment reminder

 

Diary Dates

Mufti Day/ Non Uniform day
8:45am – 3:30pm
24
May
Year 6 - Bikeability
9:00am – 12:00pm
From 20 May until 24 May
20
May
Year 3 & 5 Swimming
10:00am – 11:00am
From 19 Apr and on Friday each week until 12 Jul
24
May
Year 3 & 5 Swimming
10:00am – 11:00am
From 19 Apr and on Friday each week until 12 Jul
31
May
Borough Sports
8:00am – 4:00pm
05
June
Year 3 & 5 Swimming
10:00am – 11:00am
From 19 Apr and on Friday each week until 12 Jul
07
June
Year 5 - Hampton Court Palace Trip
9:00am – 3:15pm
12
June
Year 6 - Orange Tree Theatre Workshop
1:00pm – 3:20pm
13
June
Year 3 & 5 Swimming
10:00am – 11:00am
From 19 Apr and on Friday each week until 12 Jul
14
June
PSA Bake sale
3:20pm – 4:00pm
14
June
PSA Eid and Respect Event
3:30pm – 5:00pm
14
June
Y6 - Orange Tree Theatre Trip
9:00am – 12:00pm
18
June
Year 3 & 5 Swimming
10:00am – 11:00am
From 19 Apr and on Friday each week until 12 Jul
21
June

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 - Why aren't worms 'yucky'? (think about why they are good for the soil - eat rotting leaves and flowers, fruit, and dead insects; their 'poo' helps plants grow big and strong; the tunnels they make with their bodies lets roots stretch out and air and rain water can get in)

Peake - What do you think the magpies learn about 'stuff' at the end of the story, Too Much Stuff? 

Weir - What is your favourite beetle and why?

Thunberg - Do you think that Panther should change to try and fit in with the others? What advice would you give him?

Darwin - Would you eat the pirate stew? Why or why not?

Attenborough - Can you think of a next chapter for Journey to Jo'burg? How would you like the lives of Tiro, Naledi and Dineo to work out? Can you imagine them as teenagers, standing up for their rights?

Parks - What do you predict is going to happen now that Karl has decided to take Dr Kalmenius’s offer of Sir Ironsoul for the clock tower?

Stars of the Week!

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Early Years Star of the Week

Wonder Class

Fron - for being so kind, polite and helpful and for the terrific progress he has made with his reading this term.

Ellis - for being an excellent listener at carpet time and for always taking part in class discussions with intelligent, relevant thinking. 

KS1 Star of the Week

Peake Class

Zayn - for counting a large number of objects efficiently by counting in tens and ones. Well done, Zayn – you are a mathemagician!

Zemariam - for showing enjoyment in everything he does and for making tremendous progress in phonics and reading. Well done, Zemariam!

Weir Class

 Dario - for working hard in phonics and reading and segmenting a CVCC word in writing.

Lucy - for being a responsible learner with excellent learning behaviour, you always give 100%

Walker Class

Loki - for joining in with Year 1 P.E., listening carefully and following instructions for all the different games. Well done, Loki!  

Scarlett - for taking part in the year 2 music session for the very first time and really enjoying herself. Well done, Scarlett!  

Newton Class

Sanveer - for being a supportive friend and for trying his best to be a year 6 role model. Well done, Sanveer!

Caleb and Rasim - for trying new things and their independence on the Y4 trip to Lord's. Well done, Caleb and Rasim!

Thunberg Class

Neil - for creating a stunning piece of writing in the role of Theseus! You have worked hard and been aspirational! Well done, Neil!

Isla - for being a kind friend and helping others to feel happy and included. Well done, Isla!

Darwin Class

Leo - for the huge improvement shown in English comprehension and reading. Well done, Leo!

 

Attenborough Class

Amelia - for being aspirational in her written work and for sharing her knowledge of the life cycle of amphibians with the class.

Sophia - for her commitment to her work in maths, showing great improvement, and her enjoyment of reading, working her way through the books in our reading corner.

Parks Class

Whole Class - for their perseverance and trying their best during SATs week. Well done, everyone!

Arya - for her creativity and individual design in Art. What a talented artist you are, Arya!

Rashford

Zayn - for settling so well into Nurture and for his excellent attitude towards his learning.

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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 96.3%. Our target is 97%.

Well done to Peake Class for the highest attendance of 99% this week. 

Let's do our best for next week!

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