Newsletters

Newsletter 30 – Friday, 14th May 2021 

Headteacher Message

 

Hello all,

I hope you are all well.  This week I am going to start with a picture.

I was working on a ‘hot desk’ when two Year 5 children knocked on the door and asked if they could place a ‘Microbit’ into my office. I asked what it was and they explained to me that they were data collecting and they were collecting room temperatures across the school.  Like good scientists, within two minutes they returned to tell me that they wanted to place another sensor in the room to ensure that the results were accurate.  Apparently they had programmed the sensor to do this.  I love this on so many levels. 1.  The quality of teaching that was evident in them being able to programme this.  2. The level of enthusiasm and skill that was shown by the children. 3. The fact that our investment in a chromebook for all was facilitating these experiences. From the very beginning of this investment I wanted it to result in our children being fluent in computing by the time that they leave us.  It is great to see that we are on our way to achieving this. 

Thank you for your feedback regarding the parent teacher meetings.  It was constructive and useful.  Here is a summary of responses.

While this is only reflective of a small sample of parents the results are interesting.  What it has led me to believe is that in the future we should consider offering you both options.  We will keep you informed about this.    

This week, it has been fantastic to see children in school learning about how Eid is celebrated. I would like to extend  my warmest wishes to all of our pupils and families who have been celebrating the end of Ramadan. Eid Mubarak to all those who celebrated Eid al-Fitr.

The weather looks a bit iffy at the weekend so, please consider waterproofs. Get yourselves out there and have a lovely weekend with your precious families.

Joe Porter     

Office Updates

SMSA Vacancy

We are  looking to appoint an enthusiastic and flexible lunchtime assistant for a term-time permanent position. The successful candidate will be a friendly and reliable team member with an interest in working with children. 

To apply please follow the link:   https://www.eteach.com/job/school-meals-supervisory-assistant-1148855?lang=en-GB&frmsrh=Y

Class Photos

Class photos will be taking place on Wednesday, 19th May. If your child has PE on this day please send them in their school uniform and they can change for PE. 

Diary Dates

Class Photographs
All Day
19
May
Second Hand Book Sale
All Day
From 20 May until 21 May
20
May
PSA Cake Sale
All Day
23
May
Half Term
All Day
From 31 May until 04 Jun
31
May

Wellbeing

We just wanted to remind everyone that here at Darell Primary and Nursery school we feel that wellbeing, including your physical and mental health are extremely important. We want to support the whole family during this time.
It is important that our parents and carers feel supported and well in themselves so the tips and links you will find within this section are to support adults and children.

 

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.

Packham - Why was the hen so special? What was her connection to Jack?

Peake - What would have happened if the Lonely Beast had not crept out of the park in the middle of the night?

Weir - What do you predict will happen next in 'The Night Gardener'? What do you think William will do? What would you do if it were you?

Mozart - What happen to Mr Gumpy's motor car and how did the characters help him? 

Newton - When the beast feels lonely, what does he decide to do?

Thunberg - What would you say to the sleeping man to convince him to save the rainforest?

Darwin - Paul Erdosh won a Nobel prize for his maths.

If you were to win a Nobel prize, what would you want it to be for?

Attenborough - Do you think the Heart of the Mountain should be returned to the Skret?

Parks - Why do you think that Ahmet has had to leave his home? What is a refugee? 

Maths Challenge

The mighty maths challenge is back!

Each week you will find a new maths challenge in this section of the newsletter and your Google Classroom along with the winner of the previous week.

Good Luck! 


 

Please email your answers to maths@darell.richmond.sch.uk

Sadly, we had no winner this week! 

 Online Safety 

it's never easy to know how to keep our children safe when they aren't with us, and sometimes even when are, if we don't know what's happening on their devices. Who are they talking to, what are they doing, are they okay? If you need help to find some answers, don't despair... follow the link below for help. 

https://parentsafe.lgfl.net/

KS1 Star of the Week

Packham Class 

Isla - for taking responsibility for her writing and aspiring to be the best writer she can be, by practicing so much!

Peake Class

Leandro - for challenging himself to improve his reading and learning to blend sounds

Weir Class

Millie - for the hard work and effort she has put into her English writing this week

Mozart Class

Sonia - for trying her best to follow instructions and work with an adult. Well done, Sonia!

 

KS2 Star of the Week

Newton Class

Sanveer - for making a real effort to follow instructions and participate in lessons

Thunberg Class

Aidan - for being such a thoughtful and enthusiastic member of the class. Thank you for always sharing lots of interesting facts!

Darwin Class

Princess Rakayah - for making the extra effort to choose her own words in her poem

Attenborough Class

Isaac - for his great focus in his maths work this week

Parks Class

Liam - for his aspirational, arithmetic scores!

 

Community News

Girls Only FREE Football Camp

We have an exciting Girls only Football camp on Tuesday 1st June. This is FREE to attend and will take place at Bedfont Sports Club, Bedfont Rec Ground/Hatton Rd, Feltham TW14 8JA.

The football camp is open to girls from the ages of 6 to 16 years old, but you must register online beforehand. The camp will run 10am-1pm. The day will be filled with fun activities and football sessions, finishing off with some matches. We require you to fill out if your child has any allergies, we have planned for a move ‘n’ smooth bike to come down where participants are able to make their own smoothies by riding the bike. (please state in an email to myself if you do not want your child to participate in this).  In order to register please use the link. No prior football experience required but please do ensure your daughter has shin pads on the day.  (if you do not have any shin pad please email me and we will be able to arrange this)

https://www.brentfordfccst.com/product/girls-only-whitsun-football-camp/ 

Girls Football Development Centre Trials      

Participants have the opportunity to attend our weekly training sessions at venues in Gunnersbury and Feltham delivered by FA and UEFA qualified coaching staff. This is open to girls from Year 2 through to Year 10.

Our football programme includes a structured development match programme against other professional club’s Community Sports Trust’s such as Coventry City, Fulham, Ipswich Town, MK Dons, QPR, Oxford United, Reading, Wycombe Wanderers and more.

https://www.brentfordfccst.com/product/girls-trials-june-2021/

We have some exciting activities that we are delivering at Gunnersbury park over the Whitsun Half term. We would love to get as many children involved as much as possible.

Please see below the booking link for the Multi-Sport Camp at Gunnersbury and also our Minibees and Tumblebees sessions for 18months old to 6 years.

https://www.brentfordfccst.com/product/gunnersbury-park-sports-hub-whitsun-camp/

Minibee and Tumblebees sessions – 18 months old – 6 years.

https://www.brentfordfccst.com/product/mini-bees-whitsun-sessions/

https://www.brentfordfccst.com/product/tumble-bees-whitsun-sessions/

 

Get Support

 


It's been a challenging time for many families, especially during the pandemic.  If you are a family with a child under the age of five and are finding things difficult then we are here to help.  Home-Start is a registered charity that provides compassionate and confidential emotional support, practical help and friendship to families through their challenging times across Richmond Borough.  If you are feeling lonely or isolated, or struggling with no one to talk to, please reach out to us.  For an initial confidential chat and to find out if our service is right for you contact us on 0208 487 8500 or email: info@homestart-rkh.org.uk.  Or if you would like to ask for support visit: https://homestart-rkh.org.uk/get-support/get-help-for-yourself, submit your details and we will be in touch. 

 

 

 

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Attendance

Overall school attendance this week was 93.7% our target is 96.8%.

Well done to  Thunberg class for the highest attendance of 98% this week.

Best for punctuality was Darwin and Thunberg class with 0 lates!

Let's do our best for next week!

PSA News

   2nd Hand Book Sale 

Our next second hand book sale will be on Thursday 20th & Friday 21st May after school in the playground. 

Pupils will have the possibility to buy a book in their classroom during school time (£1/ Darell per book) 

Please send your child in with £1 or a Darell.

Book donations are still highly appreciated! 

Last day to drop them in front of the office is MONDAY, since we need to store books for minimum 72 hours to stop the spread of the virus.

Many thanks for all already donated books.  

Cake Sale Friday, 28th May

Summer Term Cake Sales - Volunteers needed. Can you help?
We know the children love the Darell cake sales and the PSA feel that these events are an important way to help keep the Darell community spirit thriving.  With this in mind, we are planning several cake sales through the summer term.  As well as being fun events, the sales help towards PSA fundraising and so benefit all the children at Darell. 

In order for these events to go ahead, we need volunteers to set up and run the stalls.  If you would like to volunteer, please contact us through Classlist or via your class rep.  We are currently struggling to get enough volunteers and so would very much appreciate your support.  This is just half an hour of your time and a fun opportunity to engage with other parents as well as the children. 

Special Thanks 

We are very grateful to Laura Edgar and Kelly Doel for their generous donations to the PSA. Thank you to all the volunteers, who spent their time to make the movie night happen.

Useful Links

     Arbor Parent Portal - darell-primary.uk.arbor

     Follow us on twitter - twitter.com/darellschool

     School Uniform Shop - The Shoe Station

      School Meals  -  Feeding Hungry Minds ISS