Headteacher Message

Hello all,

I hope you are well.  Eyes down, look in, or something like that.  I received an email this morning informing me about the school bingo event that is happening on the 30th October. I am really looking forward to it, particularly because I have nominated myself as the caller. 

 ‘Darell Tree, 23’ I know that places are limited (we are doing it in the hall), so please buy your tickets as soon as possible. In the meantime, we will continue to have a soft end to the day in the Key Stage playground on a Friday and will not be locking the gates till 4pm.  If we are going to serve refreshments, we will let you know in advance.

You will all have been sent your curriculum overview for this term.  This outlines the scope of work your child will undertake this term.  They look a little bit like this:

Please have a read through.  

I have just finished my first school council meeting.  I have to say it is slightly more intimidating than my Headteacher's performance management.  Your children absolutely know what is going well at the school and are very vocal about what would make the school better.  I would not have it any other way.  I want every child to feel that they have a voice that will be heard in this school.  It is their school and they are amazing.

I’m heading to the hills now. Well, Hampton Hill, so all that is left is to wish you a lovely autumnal sunny weekend.

Darell School Choir

The wonderful Darell School Choir will be performing at Kew Sparkle, in Kew Village on Friday, 1st December.  They will be live on stage at 5pm. Please put this date in your diary and join in the festivities. 

The Kew Sparkle committee have also begun their fundraising efforts to pay for the Christmas lights and trees in the village. If you would like to donate, help out or find out more, please visit their web page  www.kewsparkle.org.

Communications

Sent Home

• Whole School - Individual photo reminder
• Whole School - Parent and Teacher Consultation Evenings
• Whole School - Curriculum Newsletters
• Whole School - Family Prize Bingo Information
• SRP - Science Museum Trip 

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 can the peas do that Colin can't do? (roll, bounce, play hide and seek)

What can Colin do that the peas can't do? (make an excellent tower, a fantastic bridge and a great slide)

Does it matter that they are different? (No, they can still be the best of friends)

Peake - In the poem 'Tap the Tree' how do you think the tree feels to have someone tapping on it? Why do you think the girl stops tapping and starts clapping instead? 

Weir - If you had to hide in plain site, like the lion being a lion statue, where would you hide?

Thunberg - Thinking about your own life, is there something you could change which would reduce your own contribution to our rising emissions? 

Darwin - Is it better to make lots of mistakes and learn from them or make no mistakes at all?

Attenborough - Which poem from the collection Being Me did you enjoy the most? Why?

Parks - ‘Street Child’ – How were the children punished in the workhouse? Do you agree or disagree with this type of discipline? Why?

Stars of the Week!

Early Years Star of the Week

Wonder Class

Charlotte - for her excellent listening and thinking on the carpet and for always having great ideas during busy learning.

Peake Class

Arie - for being resilient in maths. You did not give up until you had discovered the answer. Well done, Arie!

Weir Class

Roger - for Amazing independent writing for your retell of How to hide a Lion.

Walker Class

Emily - for trying new activities and having a go during our sensory circuit session. Well done, Emily!  

KS2 Star of the Week

Newton Class

Mio - for using her voice to express herself and for her enjoyment of geography.

Thunberg Class

Arran - for being aspirational! You have worked so hard this week in every subject, and have pushed yourself to do your best!
Well done, Arran!

Darwin Class

Ela - for settling into her new school so quickly and impressing everyone with her politeness, helpfulness and hard work.

Attenborough Class

Charlie - for his enjoyment of reading, making good use of our class library and helping to organise it.

Parks Class

Leo - for being a mature, hardworking student who readily and patiently supports other children in the class.

Rashford Class

Leon - for his fantastic work ethic in class and always being such a kind and considerate friend.