Headteacher Message

Family and friends are so important.  Last weekend my brother came to visit me.  This is significant because he currently lives in Kenya with his young family. He came bearing gifts including some amazing Kenyan coffee, which has really turbo boosted us through this week.  It was so lovely to see him and we had a great weekend together. Having that contact with him really lifted my spirits and made me reflect on the importance of teaching how to maintain healthy relationships at primary and secondary school.  I spend a lot of time in the playground (during school break times, not just ordinarily!) and it really is a joy to see how well our children get on.  I always judge a break time with my smileometer and it is currently peaking, which is partly due to the good weather we are having.  What is superb about this school is the diversity that is at its core. Your children play with other children from a variety of backgrounds different to themselves; this is undoubtedly a life skill that will stay with them forever.  I really feel that the diversity that I experienced being raised in Shepherd’s Bush has enabled me to get along with everyone and crucially have an interest in people.  This value we have been focussing on at school this term really promotes this;.

Our children live this on a daily basis. This is most evident when looking at how our children support the children on site with additional needs.  It really is heartwarming to see the patience, empathy and care they show towards these children.  We are one.  Have a lovely weekend everyone and enjoy quality time with your family and friends.  I normally finish here but writing this has made me think about how I have lost contact with someone who was effectively my best friend for most of my life.  I am going to be proactive and ring him after school today.  We have shared so much together. It is time for a new chapter. I hope this may inspire you to do the same.

Joe Porter   

Communications

Sent Home

• Nursery - Sainsbury's local trip letter
• Year 3 - Medical information letter

Stars of the Week!

Early Years Star of the Week

Wonder Class

Holly - for being so cheerful when she comes in every morning and for always trying her best

Peake Class

Leo - for explaining his reasoning clearly in maths and aspiring to make the presentation of his work the best it can be. Well done, Leo!

Weir Class

Mattie - for showing enjoyment in our design and technology lesson and making a fantastic finger puppet! Well done, Mattie!

Walker Class

Whole Class - for living our school value of Enjoyment on our school trip to the London Aquarium and for all being superstars whilst there. Well done, everyone!

KS2 Star of the Week

Newton Class

Whole Class - for their enjoyment & for being excellent ambassadors for Darell on our school trip to the London Aquarium. Well done, Newton!

Thunberg Class

Maja - for Aspiring to be a great writer! Your diary entry as an animal from the Amazon Rainforest was wonderful to read.

Darwin Class

Tipene - for the enjoyment he showed in sculpting a human figure out of clay and his attention to proportion.

Attenborough Class

Felix - for always taking responsibility for his learning, working well in a team and showing great enjoyment in our computing lessons in particular.

Parks Class

Tommy - for outstanding progress in reading and taking responsibility for his learning!

Rashford

Amelia - for increased independence and confidence in her learning and for always being a polite, cheerful and helpful member of class!