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Dear Parents/ Carers,
Another busy week at Dundonald!
Thank you to Miss Smith for taking a group of children to play in a tennis tournament today, brilliant weather for it and fun was had by all!
In this week's assemblies the theme was 'Deaf Awareness' discussing barriers to deafness/hearing. Do take the time to watch the video below which we shared in Lower school assembly. We also watched a very catchy sign language music video which you can watch here. British Sign Language is now a recognised language and we learnt to sign some animal names. In Upper School assembly we talked about Strictly winner Rose Ayling-Ellis, the importance of inclusion, and breaking down barriers.
The Anti-bullying Ambassadors have decided that the kindness focus for May is 'helping hands'. All staff and children will be extra focused on helping others where they can and their will be kindness awards shared at the end of the month.
With the weather being warmer can I remind parents/carers to ensure their child has a clearly labelled water bottle and sun hat if required. Please also apply sun cream at home before school.
Have a lovely weekend,
Fiona Duffy
Reminder to be punctual when collecting at the end of the day and after extended provisions. If you are late more than twice after an extended provision you will be charged £5 for late collection. Please see all finish times and locations here.
11th May - 1P Show and Share Assembly
9th - 12th May - Y6 SATs
16th - 20th May - Y6 PGL Residential
23rd May - World Cultural Day of Diversity
27th May - School closed- INSET DAY
6th June - School closed - Queen's Jubilee Bank Holiday
7th June - Back in School
We have an part time opportunity to work in the office to support on reception/administration, answering telephone calls and contacting parents/carers. Please pass this onto anyone you think may be interested and ask them to contact the office on 020 8715 1188 or by emailing school@dundonald.merton.sch.uk
We would like to remind families of the possibility to apply for Free School Meals (FSM), if they believe they may be eligible.
If you have never applied previously and think you might now be eligible to Free School Meals due to a change in circumstances, please apply online here & find out more on our website here.
Mental Health Awareness Week (9-15 May 2022) is an annual event which to focuses on achieving good mental health. This year’s theme is loneliness. More information can be found: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/campaigns/mental-health-awareness-week
The libraries consortium has curated a digital reading list which promote themes of good mental health:
https://tlc.overdrive.com/library/youth/collection/1298671
Digital books can be borrowed using your Merton library card and pin.
TENNIS
PERCY THE PARK KEEPER AWARD: Sky (NAM) & Charlotte (R2)
SMARTEST GIANT AWARD: Sarp (R2)
ELMER AWARD: Rennie (NAM) & Millie (NPM)
FLOYD AWARD: Remy (NPM) & Wangshu (R1)
Robyn (3M) Showing confidence and commitment in class. Robyn should feel particularly proud of her achievements in Maths whilst learning about fractions. Well done Robyn!
