Headteacher Message

Hello all,

It feels like we have reached a tipping point. The cold weather has gone and the days are very slowly beginning to get longer. Yesterday at 4.30pm, it was not quite pitch black! I remark and moan about the weather, but in truth, I like its unpredictability and extremes. My brother lives in Kenya, and the weather is very similar throughout the year. Great for the shorts selection, but when do you ever get that feeling of cosiness when it is freezing outside and you are nice and snug inside.

Talking about inside(most tenuous link of the year to date!) It was lovely to see so many of you inside the school building attending the Maths workshops. I managed to go and see the Reception session and was so impressed with the children who sat and worked with their parents for a considerable amount of time. It is so valuable to come in and see how your children are taught, and it has made me think that we should invite you in more often to see the excellent teaching that is taking place at Darell. I was lucky enough to see a piece of independent poetry written by one of our Year 6 children.  Have a look.

Last but not least, I would like to direct you to our Instagram account. We are very, very lucky that one of our lovely parents has agreed to help with the admin. It is way beyond mine or many of our technological abilities. All sorts of alchemy are taking place. Words move across the screen, and screens fold into each other. For someone who used to find it hard to navigate Ceefax, it really is impressive. Please take a look and become what they call a follower. 
Here is the link: https://www.instagram.com/darell.school/

Have a lovely weekend.

Thanks,

Joe Porter

Attendance

Overall, school attendance this week was 95.5%. Our target is 97%.

Well done to Wonder Class for the highest attendance of 100% this week. 

Let's do our best for next week!