Headteacher Message

Firstly, I would like to wish Eid Mubarak to all those in our community celebrating Eid, today!  Enjoy the festivities. 

I have recently emerged from a bell tent.  Pretty much like the ones you can see below

Do not fear this is not my usual start to the day but last night I was lucky enough to be part of the team accompanying Year 4 on their adventure break at Thames Young Mariners.  It was a real privilege to spend the evening with Year 4. I promised Mr Shankar that I would not talk about his epic snoring, so I am not going to mention it! We roasted marshmallows on the fire and chatted away.  I am also really proud of all these children, some of them spending a night away from their parents for the first time.  The confidence this will give them cannot be underestimated and really feeds into our desire to develop the whole child during their time at Darell School.

This links nicely with our summer term curriculum overviews, which we are publishing today. They will be on the website and here is a link. 

https://www.darell.richmond.sch.uk/page/title=Curriculum+Newsletters&pid=340

Please take a look. We really want you to know what your child is learning this term. Below is an example.

I really wanted to let you know about our Year 5/6 debating team and their triumphs this week. They took part in the London Cup, competing against 20 other schools. Do you know what?  They won.  They took part in a number of debates against other schools amassing 164 points.  The nearest school scored 130 odd.  This took them into the final which they unfortunately lost to an excellent team.  The whole experience was fantastic.  I managed to attend for the afternoon, and it was based in one of the plush lecturing halls of the prestigious SOAS University in Russell Square.   

For some reason Mr Shankar set his alarm for 5am this morning so while it is only 9.23am I am beginning to feel the pace of the day so will finish here.  Have a lovely weekend.

I have to mention that Mr Shankar, Miss Cook and the staff team are doing a fantastic job on the residential.  They will deserve their weekend when it comes!  I hope you enjoy yours.

Communications

Sent Home

• Nursery - Y6 - Curriculum Newsletters

• Selected Y6 - Swimming letter

• Y6 - Orange Tree Theatre Trip letter

• Whole school - King's Coronation Celebration flyer

• Whole school - Wellbeing Newsletter

Stars of the Week!

Early Years Star of the Week

Wonder Class

Arie - for starting the new term with lots of enthusiasm and for great reading in her group.

Peake Class

Logan - for fantastic concentration during phonics and being a good learning partner and friend. Well done, Logan!

Weir Class

Andrei - for working beautifully as part of a team to create and perform a dance. You performed with confidence and enjoyment. Well done, Andrei!

Walker Class

Scarlett - for coming into school with a smile on her face after finding it tricky at the start of the week. Well done, Scarlett!

KS2 Star of the Week

Newton Class

Sanveer - for coming back to school with a positive and mature attitude. Well done, Sanveer!

Thunberg Class

Liza - for her obvious enjoyment in class, particularly maths. She always gives 100% during carpet time and all written work.

Attenborough Class

Leo - for the enjoyment and responsibility he shows in every lesson, every day.

Parks Class

Raph, David, Ala, Elif, Elikyah and Ruby - for being an inspiring Debate Team who represented the school outstandingly.

Rashford

Fiach - for being a kind friend and his excellent class contributions.