The Devonshire Hill Times
Edition 64 February/March 2022
The latest stories from Devonshire Hill Nursery & Primary School over February/March. As the Summer Term fast approaches, plans for lots of exciting events are underway. We will keep families updated via the Parent Mail app - please ensure that you have access to this.
KEY DATES
For more important dates please visit our website calendar.
www.devonshirehill.com/key-information/calendar/
FRIDAY 1 APRIL
Last day in Spring 2 Term
MONDAY 18 APRIL
Bank Holiday - School Closed
TUESDAY 19 APRIL
First day of Summer 1 Term
THURSDAY 28 APRIL
Parents/Carers Consultations Y1- Y6
MON 9 - THU 12 MAY
Year 6 SATs Exams
MON 16 - THU 19 MAY
Year 2 SATs Exams
Y5 LION KING STARS!
The last 4 months have been incredible for our Year 5 children and staff! They have worked tirelessly towards their performance of the Disney Musicals in Schools 'The Lion King'. Rehearsals are now finished and the children put on the most amazing show to their family, friends and the staff at Devonshire Hill and at the Lyceum Theatre! Thankyou to everyone who supported by rehearsing lines, preparing costumes, attending performances and learning the lyrics to many Lion King songs! 'Year 5, this is an example of true perseverance.' All children and adults involved, should feel very pleased with their achievements. It was an immensely proud moment to our children on the big stage at the famous Lyceum Theatre. What a journey you have all been on, these happy memories will last a lifetime!
ICE RINK
We would like to say a huge thank you to all families and staff who, despite the extreme winds, supported our skating event by coming to have lots of fun with family and friends in the February Half Term. It was amazing to see so many of you, of all ages, experience skating for the first time. It was also incredible to see those of you with hidden talents and a true passion for ice skating which was evident by some amazing moves on the rink!
VALENTINES DISCO
On the last day of Spring 1, Friday 11th February the whole school were able to show their love for all things singing and dancing at our Valentines Disco. During the day each year group had a mini disco with flashing lights, heart shaped bunting (thank you Nursery) and a heart shaped balloon sale at the end of the day. Thank you to everyone who supported this event and made it possible - we raised a total of £337.85.
HEAD BOY & GIRL
The blazers have arrived and they look so smart! The message from our Head Boy & Girl is clear here... wear your uniform smart. By coming to school dressed the part you will look and feel ready to learn.
Don't forget on PE days we now come to school in our PE kit. This too should be smart in school colours and suitable for the weather. For more information including your PE day see the recent letter on the school website regarding the Whole School PE Kit Update.
SCHOOL COUNCIL
The school council has now approved our Eco School Action plan. This is looking very exciting and includes items such as gardening, nature, litter picking and campaigning to raise awareness. Anyone can support with this and we are calling for: posters - to prevent littering and energy waste, home made birdboxes and feeders, plant donations that we can nurture in our new greenhouse! The Nursery children have already started to make a herb garden!
WORLD BOOK DAY
We had an amazing day celebrating World Book Day 2022! Congratulations to those awarded best dressed, there were some really inspiring costumes this year. As always we discovered that our families really do like to read in the strangest places - see our social media pages to catch them in action. Thank you to everyone who made their donation, we raised a total of £103.20. Don't forget to let us know which book you purchased with your world book day tokens.
BOOK FAIR
An exciting collection of books will be available for purchase in our Book Fair next week after school from 15:00. Please note that purchases will be cash only. This is the perfect opportunity to stock up in support of our recently relaunched Reading Awards.
PENDARREN 2022
Thankyou to all Year 5 families who registered their interest in their child attending our annual trip to Pendarren House Outdoor Education Centre in Wales http://pendarren.org/ this September.
We will now be looking to host an information session (TBC) where our parents/carers will be given lots of exciting information about this amazing opportunity for your child to experience the outdoors and participate in fun, adventurous activities.
ROYAL COMPETITION!
Calling all children at Devonshire Hill, you are invited to create a beautiful piece of art to be in for a chance to win up to £50 in vouchers! Get your entries to Miss Hayley before Friday 29th April
AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS
Spring 2 Clubs are in full swing with exciting new clubs this term. Parents/Carers asked for more clubs for KS1 and this term there has been lots more choice including: Lego, Tell Me a Story, Nintendo Games, and Crafty Rabbit Club. There are still a few spaces remaining on a selection of clubs, why not book on for the last few weeks of term? Keep an eye out for the Summer 1 Club announcement coming soon!
FIVE STAR LUNCH
HOME LEARNING
Home Learning Passports are back! All children have been sent home with a Spring 2 Home Learning Passport. This is a reminder that your projects must be presented to your class teacher by:
Monday 28th March.
We can't wait to celebrate your creations across the school.
DONATE CLOTHES
Thankyou to everyone who donated a bag of clothing for our most recent collection.
We raised a total of £81.90!
We are now unfortunately unable to accept donations until our next collection. We will confirm nearer to the time once this has been arranged.