Office Updates

Head Injury

We are trialling a new system regarding sustaining a head injury. We understand that the system before using stickers wasn't always perfect. Often, throughout the day, the sticker would fall off and the letter we supply never makes it home via child mail!  Instead of a child being given a sticker for a bumped head, they will be given an "I Bumped my Head Today " wristband. The wristbands cannot be removed unless they are cut off. If your child comes home wearing a wristband, it will indicate they have bumped their head. Every bumped head regardless of severity will receive a band.  As always, we will assess the injury and contact you if your child displays any symptoms of concussion or has a visible mark or bump. We hope this will make it easier for you as parents and carers to identify any head injuries. We welcome any feedback on this.

Darell PE T-Shirts  

The new Darell PE t-shirts are available to purchase from the Shoe Station in Kew Village.

https://www.theshoestation.co.uk/product-category/darell-school/

Individual Photos  

Individual photos will be taking place on Monday,11th October 2021. All children will have their picture taken individually and with their siblings.

Secondary Transfer

Children born between 1 September 2010 and 31 August 2011 are due to start year seven at secondary school in September 2022.

Use the eAdmissions website from 1 September to apply online for your child’s secondary school place.

You can name up to six schools in your application including academy or free schools and schools in other council areas.

If you do not live in the borough, you need to apply through your own council and you can include Richmond schools in your application.

The closing date for applying for a year 7 place is 31 October 2021.

Secondary school admissions

Open evenings and mornings

Payments

Please can you top up your child's meal account and pay any outstanding arrears. Thank you

Fit for Sport

Wellbeing      

Parenting or caring for a child or young person can be tough. It's important to make sure you look after your own mental wellbeing, as this will help you support yourself and those you care about.

Try to recognise and acknowledge when you're feeling low or overwhelmed. Struggling with something or experiencing your own mental health problems does not make you a bad parent or carer.

It's completely normal to be worried, scared or helpless during difficult times, and feeling this way is nothing to be ashamed of.

Is there a friend, fellow parent or carer you trust enough to tell how you're feeling? Maybe there's family, friends or a colleague who could support you or allow you a break?

There's plenty of help out there. You should never feel like you have to cope on your own.

https://youngminds.org.uk/find-help/for-parents/

https://youngminds.org.uk/find-help/for-parents/parents-guide-to-support-a-z/parents-guide-to-support-parental-mental-illness/

https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/parenting-with-a-mental-health-problem/parenting-and-mental-health/

https://www.scope.org.uk/advice-and-support/manage-stress-caring-for-disabled-child/