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Newsletter – Friday, 22nd September

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Headteacher Message

Hello all,

An exceptionally short update from me today. I have just returned from the playground, and it has been lovely to see so many parents and children enjoying our soft end to a Friday. It is a lovely way to end a very busy week. I have been spoilt this week by the number of children coming to show me their exceptional work and, once again, I was lucky enough to work with Year 6, who spent the afternoon completing and sending emails to TFL. Writing for a purpose is extremely motivating, and they worked really hard to ensure that TFL understands the impact the roadworks are having on them. Please have a lovely weekend with your families.

Joe Porter

Richmond Music Trust logo

If you are interested in your child having 1:1 or group tuition, please follow the link below.

https://www.richmondmusictrust.org.uk/site/tuition/learn-with-us/apply-now/

School Governor Vacancy

Darell Primary School has a Governing Board dedicated to ensuring the best possible outcomes for all our pupils. Some of us are parents of children currently in the school, some of us have had children attend the school in the past, some of us live locally, some of us live far away and some of us had no connection with Darell originally but want to make a difference to our community. We now have a vacancy for a Parent Governor which is an exciting opportunity to join our Board.
Schools have governors to ensure the smooth and effective running of a school and to ensure the headteacher is held to account. Governors oversee the management side of the school. They ensure strategy, policy, budgeting and staffing are all organised in the best way possible.
A governing board is made up of a diverse group of people who bring a wide range of skills and expertise from their own lives (not just from within education). They use those skills to benefit the school. They also get involved in the wider school community, playing the role of critical friend to Mr Porter and other senior leaders.
Fantastic reasons for becoming a school governor include:

Being a school governor is rewarding - you give back and make a difference to the young people at Darell. It’s a big responsibility, but you will know you are truly having an impact on the next generation, supporting them in their educational journey.
You gain a variety of skills - a survey conducted by the City of London Governor found that volunteering for Governorship helped build respondent’s self-confidence, well-being, job satisfaction and motivation.
Networking Opportunities - Governing Boards should be diverse by design and, as a result, present lots of opportunities for networking and meeting new people who have similar values to you.
Gain knowledge for your school - You can gain invaluable insight from the governing board about how school communities run.
5. Be part of the wider community - You will also get the change to know the wider neighbourhood. Darell is the heart of the community and this gives you the chance to meet other people who care hugely about the future of the children and the area.

Does that sound like you? If you are a parent/carer of a child currently attending Darell Primary and Nursery School and would be interested in becoming a Parent Governor please give your name and contact details to the school office.

Manor Circus A316 Roadworks

Richmond Council have an online meeting on the 28th September. If you are concerned about the ongoing traffic, please register and attend.

This is the link to register

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/public-meeting-tfls-a316-roadworks-tickets-721556744647

Richmond Council calls on TfL to address “unacceptable level of disruption” on A316 - London Borough of Richmond upon Thames

This is the link to more information on the Nextdoor neighbourhood app.

https://nextdoor.co.uk/p/jRHxgxQnZTTC?utm_source=share&extras=MTc1OTIxOTMzODM4NDU%3D

Office Updates

Individual Photos

Individual photos are taking place on Monday, 9th October. If your Child has PE on that day, please send them into school wearing their school uniform and bring their PE kit with them to change into. Thank you.

Nasal Flu Vaccination

Your child’s flu vaccination is now due.
This vaccination is recommended to help protect your child against flu. Flu can be an unpleasant illness and can cause serious complications. Vaccinating your child will also help protect more vulnerable family and friends by preventing the spread of flu. There may be a rebound in flu levels this coming winter following low levels in the past 2 years as a result of COVID-19 restrictions.

The vaccine can be requested as the injection form for those who do not wish to receive the nasal spray due to the presence of gelatine. The vaccination will still be administered at school.
Please complete an online consent form via this link: (one for each child)

https://sav.hrch.nhs.uk/flu/2023/richmond

SCHOOL SESSION DATE: Monday,2nd October 2023
LINK WILL CLOSE: Thursday, 28th September

Communications

Sent Home

Year 6 - Walton Firs Kit list and Medical form
Year 5 - Kew Archive Trip
Year 5 - Richmond Synagogue Trip
Year 4 - TYM Residential Trip
Year 1 - Richmond Museum Trip
Whole School - E -Safety Newsletter
Reception - Year 6 - Nasal Flu Vaccination Reminder

Diary Dates

Macmillan Coffee Morning

9:00am – 10:00am

September

Nasal Flu Nasal Vacination Reception - Year 6

9:00am – 11:00am

October

Individual Photos

9:00am – 2:00pm

October

Year 6 Walton Firs Residential Trip

8:30am – 4:30pm

From 10 Oct until 13 Oct

October

Darell Family BBQ

3:00pm – 5:00pm

October

ECO Refill Sale

3:30pm – 4:00pm

October

Year 3 Safer Walking Scheme

1:00pm – 3:00pm

From 06 Nov until 08 Nov

November

Parent Consultation Evening

4:00pm – 6:00pm

November

Parent Consultation Evening

4:00pm – 7:00pm

November

Anti Bullying Week

All Day

From 13 Nov until 17 Nov

November

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 - What makes 'Mr Big' feel special? How many things can you remember? (the invitation, the band, his friends and fans, his car and new suit)

Peake - In the story 'The Deep Dark Wood' can you remember any of the characters who came to scare the girl? (a witch, a troll, a giant)

Weir - Where would you hide a lion in your house?

Thunberg - Do you think the girl will keep her promise? How do you think this will change the city?

Darwin - What adjectives (describing words) could you use to describe Paddington Bear? e.g. clumsy / kind.

Attenborough - Is Isabella doing the right thing by following Lupe into the Forgotten Territories? How can she convince Da that she has to do this?

Parks - ‘Street Child’ – What’s a workhouse, and why do you think no one would want to go there?

Stars of the Week!

Early Years Star of the Week

Wonder Class

Sofiia - for the beautiful things she makes in busy learning and for good concentration on the carpet.

Peake Class

Maya T - for being a kind friend and welcoming the children in Astra class into year 1. Well done, Maya!

Weir Class

Louie - for being a responsible learner, you are always on task and always give 100% to your learning.

Walker Class

Loki - for listening to and following instructions during P.E. Well done, Loki!

KS2 Star of the Week

Newton Class

Allen and Jessica - for their excellent team work in our geography lesson. Well done, Jessica & Allen!

Thunberg Class

Olly - for composing a fantastic poem full of interesting vocabulary in English, and for working hard on his handwriting! Well done, Olly!

Darwin Class

Leon - for aspiring to improve his maths and handwriting. Well done!

Attenborough Class

Leonart - for settling in well into his new school, making new friends and already participating actively in lessons and living our school values. Well done!

Parks Class

Kelise - for her additional biography work at home and for being a superstar historian!

Rashford

Zayan - for his positive contributions in class and excellent concentration during learning. Well done!

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

Darell Primary & Nursery School Follow

Art attack! Look at these intricate batik banners. They were designed after making some close observational drawings of plants and wild flowers. https://t.co/AneJyYwTpr

3 months ago

Attendance

Overall, school attendance this week was 94.6%. Our target is 96.8%.

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

Best for punctuality was Wonder class with 1 late this week.

Let's do our best for next week!

What's going on in the community?

Kew The Transition

Kew The Transition is running its next Repair & Share event on 23 September from 2-5pm at The Avenue Halls, St Luke's Church, The Avenue. At this free, friendly event our team of volunteer ‘repairers’ will offer their time and advice to help our community have a go at reviving broken items. Our repairers can turn their hands and talents to things like small/household electronics (no microwaves), radios and lamps, toys, soft furnishing and clothes mending, and bike maintenance. If you can carry it in, we will try to help (within reason) or point you to where you can get other help. Full details at kewthetransition.org/events

We are also looking to add to our volunteer repairer team from our local community. If you have general repair know-how, specific expertise or a relevant hobby or enthusiasm please email kewthetransition@gmail.com

Headteacher Message

School Governor Vacancy

Manor Circus A316 Roadworks

Office Updates

Office Updates

Individual Photos

Nasal Flu Vaccination

Communications

Sent Home

The Reading Corner

Stars of the Week!

Early Years Star of the Week

Wonder Class

Peake Class

Weir Class

Walker Class

KS2 Star of the Week

Newton Class

Thunberg Class

Darwin Class

Attenborough Class

Parks Class

Rashford

Attendance

What's going on in the community?

Kew The Transition

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