Headteacher Message

Hello all,

Time waits for no-one!  It is hard to believe that we have only six weeks left of this term and school year.  Where has it all gone? We have had a lovely warm weather week at Darell.  A personal highlight of mine was accompanying the Year 1 and 2 Community Club on our litter pick at the North Sheen Rec.  They worked their socks off, and I am so pleased that they completely cleared the playground and paddling pool area before they added the water on Thursday; they have truly ‘Made a Difference’.

We have been expecting an OFSTED inspection for a few months now.  We are proud of where we are as a school and will welcome them with open arms when they decide to visit. When they do, you will receive some calm but a tad frantic messages and emails asking you to fill in a questionnaire they provide.  Please do.  They also may catch you at the school gate on the morning of your visit and ask you some questions.  Honesty is always the best policy, so please let them know your views.     

We are coming to the end of a cycle in terms of our governance and are now on a recruitment drive. As such, we need to recruit parent governors to join the board. I was going to try and explain the role here, but it really needs a discussion to do it justice.  If you are at all interested please contact us by email and I will arrange a telephone call with myself or our chair of governors to discuss the role.  What I can say is that you will be integral to the school's continued drive for self-improvement and will be ‘Making a Difference’ in a practical and helpful way.   

I had better go as my eldest daughter turns 13 today.  A teenager! She has 6 friends coming around for a sleepover so wish me luck!  Have a lovely weekend in the sun.  Stay safe and happy.  

Joe Porter

Without wanting to wish this half-term away, we wanted to give you plenty of notice on an early finish on the last day of term. On Friday, 21st July, we will finish at 1:30pm. Collection arrangements will be from normal places. After school club will run to from 1:30pm and finish at 6pm, as normal.

Communications

Sent Home

• Nursery - Celebrating Father's Day
• Nursery, Reception and SRP - Kew Gardens Trip
• Whole School - Imago class photo Ordering
• Whole School - ECO Refill Station Information
• Reception - Hearing Screening 
• Reception - Year 6 - Sports Day 
• Year 1 - Thames Explorer Trip
• SRP - Holly Lodge Trip
• Year 2 - RSE lesson information
• Year 6 - Cooking Donation
• Year 6 - Year Book Ordering
• E-Safety Newsletter
• Wellbeing Newsletter

Stars of the Week!

Early Years Star of the Week

Wonder Class

Katie - for being kind and cheerful and always trying her best in Reception.

Peake Class

Mason - for being an aspirational mathematician and working hard to double numbers. Well done, Mason!

Weir Class

Olly - for the hard work he has put into improving his handwriting! Well done, Olly, for being aspirational.

Walker Class

Sirimi - for good listening and following instructions during Maths this week. Well done, Sirimi!

KS2 Star of the Week

Newton Class

Tipene - for having a positive and mature attitude in class. Well done, Tipene!

Thunberg Class

Alice - for living our value of equality by patiently helping Caleb with his sewing, after finishing her own beautiful tropical stuffed bird.

Darwin Class

Finlay - for working hard to improve his focus in the classroom and taking part in classroom discussions.

Attenborough Class

Jackson - for trying his best in all lessons and taking responsibility for his maths learning.

Parks Class

Ted - for always trying his best and his excellent contributions in class… both educational and humorous!