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Newsletter 5 – Friday, 8th October 2021

Headteacher Message

Hello all,

Today I wanted to highlight another one of our school values that I have really seen in action this week!

From Wednesday afternoon until this morning, I have been privileged to be a part of Year 6’s residential trip to Thames Young Mariners. I say privileged and I really do mean it. The children have been absolutely phenomenal. Across the course of their time on the trip the children have; paddle boarded, kayaked, dock jumped, played archery, worked as a team and yes, even slept! What was clear was the enjoyment that the children took from participating in all the activities, working together and developing their bonds with each other. The children truly were a credit to you and the school. I also have to mention the fantastic staff on the trip too. Mr Fitzgerald, Mrs Tricker and Miss Cook were superb. They supported the children to overcome their fears, helped them to work together and as a staff team were incredibly graceful when paddle boarding! I hope that they and all the Year 6 children have a restful and relaxing weekend.

Coming back to school today, I was greeted by four Year 2 children who have written a brilliantly structured and very detailed letter to our MP Sarah Olney. They are concerned about littering on the corner of Darell Road. In their own time, they have planned, drafted and then re-written a superb persuasive letter that highlights how this problem is affecting them. I was hugely impressed with their writing, teamwork and responsibility. It is interactions like these that make this school a special place to be.

Looking ahead, next week we have safeguarding training happening on Monday 11th at 9:00 in the school hall. If you are able to attend we would love to see you as we really value having parental volunteers in school. We also have individual school photos on Monday. Please do ensure that your child attends school in their uniform. I must end here for today as, although enjoyment was my take home message from the Year 6 residential, I do need to catch up on some sleep! I hope you have a great weekend with your families.

Paul Gilbert

HARVEST TIME

This year Darell School will be donating to local Richmond charities and families to support people in need. We would like contributions of the following:

FOOD ITEMS:

TINNED FOOD, such as meat or fish, vegetables, tomatoes, soup, tinned custard, rice pudding, sponge puddings - they prefer all tinned food to come in ring-pull cans rather than those requiring a can opener

COFFEE (small jars), TEA BAGS, LONG LIFE MILK, LONG LIFE FRUIT JUICES
INSTANT MASHED POTATO, SAUCES, CEREAL AND CEREAL BARS, BISCUITS
JAM, MARMALADE, MARMITE, CHOCOLATE SPREAD
MEALS IN A TIN/POT NOODLES
PASTA/RICE
BISCUITS

NON-FOOD ITEMS:

TOILET ROLLS, WASHING UP LIQUID, WASHING TABLETS / CAPSULES, DEODORANT, SHAMPOO, CONDITIONER, BODY WASH, TOOTHPASTE, SHAVING FOAM
£1/2 CASH DONATION

All donations will be collected in the school office from Monday,11^th October.

Thank you very much in advance for your generosity!

Office Updates

Caterlink are seeking to recruit talented and ambitious individuals to work within our Richmond & Kingston Schools.

Current Vacancies

Catering Managers, cooks and General Assistants

10 – 30 hours a week

Term time only

If you are interested in joining our team, please contact Tracee Delaney our Area Manager on 07435 987848

Defibrillator

I would like to say a huge thank you for the donations made towards purchasing a defibrillator for the school! so far we have raised a massive £276 well done!

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.

Cold and Wet Weather

As the winter weather is drawing in, we ask that all children attend school with a coat or jacket. If it is raining, children do not have a coat or jacket will not be allowed out for break.

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

Diary Dates

Year 6 Thames Young Mariners

12:30pm – 1:30pm

From 06 Oct until 08 Oct

October

Individual and Sibling Photos

All Day

October

Safeguarding Training for Parents

9:00am – 9:30am

October

ESOL Class

9:15am – 11:30am

October

Year 6 Swimming

1:30pm – 2:30pm

October

Year 6 Swimming

1:30pm – 2:30pm

October

Nasal Flu Vaccinations Reception - Year 6

9:00am – 12:00pm

October

Year 2 Trip - Thames Explorer

9:30am – 3:00pm

October

Half Term

9:00am – 5:00pm

From 25 Oct until 29 Oct

October

Closing Date for Year 7 Applications

All Day

October

Wellbeing

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 you unique?

Peake - Why didn’t the three little pigs let the wolf come in when he knocked on the door?

Weir - What would you say to the Queen if she tried to take your favourite soft toy?

Walker - Imagine a world where everyone is kind. How can we make that come true?

Newton - Why did the witch find a leaf in Rapunzel's hair?

Thunberg - Why did Ruby have a worry? What would you do if you had a worry?

Darwin - : ‘Rebecca came to a miserable end because she liked to slam doors. Imagine if Hilaire Belloc wrote a poem about Gaston, who liked to eat too many sweets. What miserable end could he come to?’

Attenborough - What do you think happened to Lupe? What makes you think that?

Where should the search party go next?

KS1 Star of the Week

Wonder Class

Aiden- for his great concentrating and for having the confidence to try new things

Peake Class

Neil - for being and independent learner and an excellent role model for the rest of the class

Weir Class

Yousif- for being a kind, welcoming and helpful friend to a new member of Weir Class. You are a great ambassador for our school! Well done, Yousif!

Walker Class

Jessica - for being a responsible learner and having a positive attitude. Well done, Jessica!

KS2 Star of the Week

Newton Class

Neil - for fantastic learning, independence and participation in Thunberg class

Thunberg Class

Louis - for being a responsible member of our class and demonstrating good learning behaviour

Darwin Class

Riley - for his kindness in helping others in the classroom

Attenborough Class

Isla - for her unfaltering kindness and attention to her friends’ well-being

Darell Primary & Nursery School Follow

A fantastic camp fire last night and then back on the water again this morning. We're really sad that Year 6's trip to Thames Young Mariners is coming to an end but it has been amazing! Expect some tired but happy children soon! https://t.co/vmOvv5k0KM

4 hours ago

Attendance

Overall school attendance this week was 93.2% our target is 96.8%.

Well done to Mozart class for the highest attendance of 100% this week.

Best for punctuality was Darwin class with 0 late!

Let's do our best for next week!

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