Headteacher Message

Hello all,

It is the time of year when there is a focus on assessment.  Reports are being written and teachers are reflecting on how your children have progressed over the year. Yesterday, I saw this progress live, in front of my very eyes.  I had 6 children from Year 1 show me their written work.  It was excellent, but what was more impressive was the progress that had been made from the beginning of the year.  Here is an example:

September

June

This is an example of progress that has been made across the school and the reason for this is twofold.  We have a great staff team of skilled practitioners, and we have lovely children who want to learn. It has always been important to me that progress should not only be seen in academic terms.  It is also about how the whole child develops. Can they communicate effectively?  Do they show kindness towards others? Are they happy?  We work on these skills and attributes on a daily basis and I think we do a pretty good job.  This was highlighted to me during this week's Key Stage 1 assembly.  We asked who would like to join the community litter picking club for this term and the response was overwhelming.  Bearing in mind this takes place during their lunch break, this speaks to the community-minded nature of our youngest children - ‘Make a difference’ in action.  

Please have a lovely weekend.      

Communications

Sent Home

• Whole school - Brite Box Big Cook
• Whole school - Community communication flyers
• Year 1,2 & 3 - Cath Howe Author Visit
• Nursery Y2 - Forest School
• Year 5 - Food Technology Information

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 - In Jack and the Beanstalk, what does Jack take to the market and what does he come back with? How does his mum feel about this? Why? 

Peake - Can you think of some adjectives to describe the emotions of the people in the city? What words would you use to describe the main character (the Beast)? 

Weir - Which beetle did you find the most interesting? Which one do you think Fox would have found the most tasty?

Thunberg - The Iron Man is in pieces at the bottom off the cliff. Is this the end of the story? What do you predict will happen next? Why?

Darwin - Should Lila follow her dreams and become a Firework maker or listen to her father and get married?

Attenborough - What is a highwayman? Why was Hounslow Heath a hotspot for highwaymen in the 17^th and 18^th centuries?

Parks - Which book are you going to vote for, for the SPARK! Book Awards? Why? ('One Chance Dance', 'The Final Year', 'Dogs of the Deadland', 'Drawn to Change the World' or 'Tyger')

Stars of the Week!

Early Years Star of the Week

Wonder Class

Sofiia - her beautiful model of a butterfly with movable parts and for showing great enjoyment in our PE lesson this week.

KS1 Star of the Week

Peake Class

Seif - for his aspiration to improve his writing and making tremendous progress, as shown in his superb animal riddle. Well done, Seif!

Weir Class

Elliot - for being a responsible learner. You are thoughtful and always contribute something interesting!

Walker Class

Zion - for working hard on his letter formation in a handwriting session. Well done, Zion!  

Newton Class

Jessica - for communication with her peers and adults and engaging in conversations with them. Well done, Jessica!

Thunberg Class

Hanaik - for being a responsible and aspirational mathematician! You have worked incredibly hard to build your understanding of column subtraction! Well done, Hanaik!

Darwin Class

Leandro - for continuing to be kind to everyone around him and for his continued aspiration to improve his learning in all areas. Thank you for living the values of our school.

Attenborough Class

Jack - for being a kind and respectful learning partner and taking responsibility for his learning in all lessons.

Parks Class

Isla, Sanveer, Tilly, Juliette, Omer, Breogan, Hayk, Leo and Oscar -

For representing Darell at Borough Sports, showing fantastic sportsmanship, responsibility and enjoyment!

Rashford

Leon - for his excellent attitude towards his maths learning and showing kindness to his peers. 

Attendance

Overall, school attendance this week was 93%. Our target is 97%.

Well done to Attenborough  Class for the highest attendance of 96% this week. 

Let's do our best for next week!