Headteacher Message

Hello everyone,

I hope you are all well.  I have just returned from giving a tour to a family who will be joining our community next week.  They have recently arrived from Montreal in Canada and were really impressed with the school.  Their child is a native French speaker, and they were really pleased to hear about the diversity at Darell School.  Empathy is so important, and I always try and view things from different perspectives.  I was thinking about this new Year 2 child and what they must be feeling.  Arriving in a new country and not having English as your first language and then having to start a brand-new school.  It must be daunting.  Fortunately, they have come to the right place. Our children are so used to welcoming new arrivals you can actually see the warmth on their faces. They embrace the new and ensure that any new arrivals quickly feel part of the class. This year we have had approximately 30 children arrive since September.  I can only see this as a positive as each one of those children has added to the rich tapestry that makes up this amazing school. 

Sports day.  What can we say? I was there all day and the atmosphere was brilliant.  Everyone having a go, support coming from all angles and children having fun. Thank you all for your support.  

I also would like to thank those parents who have taken up the mantle of creating a parent body to support the school.  I began this headship during the coronavirus epidemic and while always wanting an active parent body have completely understood why it has been a challenge.  No more. It will be small steps to begin with, but there are some extremely intelligent and committed parents involved, and I believe that it will evolve into something special. 

My wife has gone away for the weekend, and I was about to talk to the children about it being ‘Daddy Day Care.’ I swiftly stopped myself as actually it is just being a parent and no fuss should be made!  I hope you enjoy the weekend with your children as much as I intend to.

Have a lovely weekend.

Joe Porter       

Darell Summer Picnic

Friday,14th July 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Good afternoon,

We are very pleased to attach details of our end of year celebration, it will take the form of a family picnic. This time with the addition of some activities and entertainment. To reflect and celebrate our international community we are hoping you will provide food for the international buffet in collaboration with PSA members! Please follow the link below to list your donation. We are very much looking forward to marking the end of a very successful year with you all.

Please note after school club will run until 6:00pm as usual.

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Stars of the Week!

Early Years Star of the Week

Wonder Class

Brandon - for making good choices in his busy learning, for being really helpful at tidy up time and for always listening and joining in at phonics, maths and carpet time.

Peake Class

Artenisa - for always being a responsible learner and trying her best in everything she does. Well done, Artenisa!

Weir Class

Enya - for facing every challenge with positivity and determination and settling into Weir Class beautifully! Well done, Enya!

Walker Class

Loki - for taking part in all the activities at sports day, and enjoying himself.  Well done, Loki!

KS2 Star of the Week

Newton Class

Sanveer - for his enjoyment and for being a supportive friend in our Maths lessons this week. Well done, Sanveer!

Thunberg Class

Jayden - for being a responsible learner and working hard to conquer column subtraction with exchanges independently!

Darwin Class

Maria - for taking responsibility to make the people around her happy.

Attenborough Class

Isla - for being a supportive and caring friend.

Parks Class

Whole Class - for helping and being so kind to the Key Stage One children at sports day.  With a special mention to David and Luke for their encouraging attitude to others.