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Delce news from the Headteacher
Dear Parents and Carers
It's been an eventful week at Delce, filled with memorable moments and noteworthy achievements.
The recent Darwin Class Assembly at Delce was an absolute hit, showcasing the incredible talent and enthusiasm of our children. The children delivered an outstanding performance, leaving the audience in awe of their creativity and confidence.
Our commitment to providing a well-rounded education is evident in the flourishing extracurricular activities at Delce. From captivating art sessions to melodious music lessons and exhilarating sports practices, our children are exploring their passions beyond the classroom. We believe in nurturing the holistic development of each child, fostering a love for learning that extends far beyond textbooks.
During lunchtime, the children have been enjoying the perks of new equipment, adding an extra element of joy to their break. The laughter and camaraderie during these moments create a vibrant and positive atmosphere that resonates throughout the school.
We're excited to share that next week, we will actively participate in Anti-Bullying Week, fostering a culture of kindness, understanding, and empathy among our children. Let's join hands in promoting a supportive and inclusive environment for all.
Additionally, on Monday next week, individual photos and sibling photos will be taken. We kindly ask that the children wear their uniforms for these photographs. It's a wonderful opportunity to capture the unique spirit of our school community.
Looking ahead to next Friday, we invite all children to wear something spotty in support of "Children in Need." Let's come together to make a difference and show our commitment to helping those in need.
For a visual glimpse into the vibrant happenings at Delce, be sure to check out our X page, where we've shared captivating photos capturing the essence of our dynamic learning environment. Your support and engagement with our school community mean the world to us, and we look forward to sharing more exciting updates with you soon.
Have a happy and safe weekend!
Miss Stevens
'At Delce We Do Belong'
Our learning this week
Inventors
This week, Inventors created their own floor mats for the BeeBots, drawing on their knowledge of habitats. We then created programmes, asking our peers to predict where they would end up.
Year 3
This week in Year 3, the children have completed a litter-pick with a link to our English learning about making a sustainable change. They thoroughly enjoyed being an agent for change.
Year 4
Year 4 have worked hard at adding and subtracting this week. We have overcome the challenge of exchanging 1s, 10s, 100s and 1000s when the total of a column is greater than 9 or when we need to subtract a greater number from a smaller number. In English, we have started to learn about historical recounts. We can't wait to write our own recounts next week.
Year 5
We are delighted to share the hard work of our Year 5 pupils! Recently, they have been learning about common multiples and factors with enthusiasm and determination. They have not only expanded their mathematical knowledge but also challenged themselves.
Year 6
This week, Darwin had their class assembly. The children worked extremely hard in preparation for their assembly, collating their learning ready to present to parents/ carers and their Year 6 peers. As well as presenting their learning journey, the children also made reference to Remembrance Day, exploring the significance of this annual event. We are very proud of the children's efforts.
DEC
Adams class have been following a recipe to bake cup cakes as part of our life skills lesson. DEC children have worked really hard this week on their swimming and are building confidence daily. Well done DEC!
Pupil Voice Matters!
JLT
This week, JLT stood united during the whole school assembly to introduce our new core value: Kindness; emphasising the transformative power of compassion and friendship. The dazzled everyone with their performance and acting skills.
We also commemorated the Remembrance Day by selling poppies. These small but meaningful symbols serve as a reminder of sacrifices made, fostering a culture of empathy and understanding within our school community.
Record of Achievement
George and Well done to all the children who received a merit today!!!
Inventors: Skylar Rose and JJ
Bell: Ellie- May and Charlie
Wright: Zakariah and Joshua
Jackson: Florence
Adams: Kaydon
Dyson: Hiruka and Ella
Earhart: Aaron and Faith
Sharman: Tazivaishe and Chase
Rhodes: Amelia and Bentley
Dickens: Lexi and Jack
Goulding: Michelle and Semilore
Curie: Shanice and Harry
Fleming: Archie and Summer
Darwin: Alfie and Somtochukwu
Attendance
Good attendance at school is not just valuable, it's essential!
Well done to Darwin and Curie this week!
Inventors 90.37%
Bell 91.84%
Jackson 96.67%
Wright 94.00%
Dyson 95.28%
Earhart 91.25%
Sharman 90.38%
Adams 66.67%
Dickens 91.07%
Goulding 95.49%
Rhodes 96.35%
Curie 98.02%
Darwin 98.28%
Fleming 95.56%
Attendance and Punctuality leaflet.
Parent Leaflet - Attendance and Puncuality.docx.pdfFind the link to our new parent google form to request term time leave.
Enrichment
A message from Mr Minlah...
A message from Mr Minlah...
The Years 3 & 4 Basketball Club participating in a mini tournament. For the first few weeks of this club, the children worked on basic skills like dribbling, learning different passes and shooting. Then they worked on understanding the rules of the game. Currently, they are using the skills they have learnt in mini tournaments. This club takes place every Friday from 3.30pm to 4.30pm.
Family and Community Information
Uniform
We have many 'pre-loved' uniform items of different sizes that can be purchased for a small donation. These items have been kindly donated in by parents/ carers. We have trousers, skirts, shirts, some jumpers, some cardigans and sports wear. Please ask the office, if you need more information.
Lost property
We have lots of items in lost property, this includes jumpers, cardigans, coats and water bottles. If you need to look in lost property this will be wheeled out the front of the office, most days for you to browse through.
Please be advised that you can purchase uniform in store at School Time in Chatham (87-89 High Street, Chatham, ME4 4EE) or alternatively online at https://schooltime.co.uk/product-category/schools/schools-delce-academy/
Mr. Palmer's Parent Drop Ins
This will be starting again after the October Half Term. They will be Friday mornings from 9am-10am. Slots will be 15 minutes long and must be booked in advance with the office.
This is an opportunity to discuss any concerns you have or updates you would like with Mr. Palmer. Each week Mr. Palmer will update here the slots that are available:
Friday 17th November:
9:00 Booked
9:15 Booked
9:30 Available
9:45 Available
If you would like one of the 15 Minute Slots to discuss something, then please contact the office.
Mr Palmer's Top Tip this week!
Is your child struggling to fall asleep? Try using the same phrase every evening and waking them at the same time every morning to keep them in their clear routine.
SEND Coffee Morning!!!!
Please come along on 23rd November at 9am in the Main Hall. Fortis Trust work with children with ADHD and ASD and give great support, strategies and ideas to help all children. There will be something for everyone so please come along - no need to book!
Safeguarding at Delce
If relevant staff are not available and your concern is urgent you can contact:
Medway Children’s Services directly on 01634 334466 and / or,
The Police on 101 (non-emergency) or,
999 (emergency) depending on the level of concern
If you have a safeguarding concern about a member of staff, please inform the Headteacher, Miss Stevens.
Online Safety
Birthdays
Wishing these children a Happy Birthday for birthdays over the next week
Frankie-Lee - Inventors
Naksh - Bell
Lennie - Wright
Ellis - Goulding
Hameed - Dickens
Ann - Inventors
Harper-Lily - Sharman
Lola - Fleming
Key dates
Monday 13th November 2023 - Individual School Photos & Delce Sibling photos
W/C Monday 13 November 2023 - Anti-Bullying Week
Thursday 16th November 2023 - Parent Workshop 11+ at 2:30pm in the Main Hall
Friday 17th November 2023 - Children in Need
Thursday 23rd November 2023 - SEND coffee morning at 9am in the Main Hall
Friday 24th November 2023 - INSET day school closed
Tuesday 28th November 2023 - Parent consultations after school
Thursday 30th November 2023 - Parent consultations after school
Thursday 7th December 2023 - Curie Class Assembly at 2.50pm in the Main Hall
Friday 8th December 2023 - Christmas festive wear day
Friday 8th December 2023 - Christmas discos Y2/Y3/Y4 4:30pm-5:30pm & Y5/Y6 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Monday 11th December 2023 - Y2/3 Nativity to Parents with siblings
Tuesday 12th December 2023 - Y2/3 Nativity to Parents with no siblings
Thursday 14th December 2023 - Fleming Class Assembly at 2.50pm in the Main Hall
Tuesday 19th December 2023 - Christmas lunch and festive non-uniform
Wednesday 20th December 2023 - End of term
Tuesday 9th January 2024 - First day of term
Monday 22nd January 2024 - 9:10am Healthy Eating Assembly
Thursday 25th January 2024 - 2:30-3:15 Healthy Eating Parent Workshop
Monday 29th January 2023 - Parent Workshop Online safety at 2.30pm in the Main Hall
Thursday 1st February - Dickens Class Assembly at 2.50pm in the Main Hall
Thursday 1st February 2024 - SEND coffee morning at 9am in the Main Hall
W/C Monday 5th February 2024 - Children's Mental Health Week
Tuesday 6 February 2024 - Y2/3 mix class and 2 DEC classes Healthy Eating Workshop
Wednesday 7th February 2024 - Safer Internet Day
Thursday 8th February - Goulding Class Assembly at 2.50pm in the Main Hall
Friday 9th February 2024 - End of term
Monday 19th February 2024 - First day of term
Tuesday 20th February 2024 - Y6 Sugar Savvy workshop
Thursday 22nd February 2024 - Dyson Class Assembly at 2.50pm in the Main Hall
Friday 23rd February 2024 - Interim Reports sent home
Tuesday 27th February - Y3 World Food Workshop
Thursday 29th February - Y4 World Food Workshop
W/C Monday 4th March 2024 - Book Week
Monday 4th March 2024 - West End in School Drama and dance workshop Y2, Y3 & Y4
Tuesday 5th March 2024 - West End in School Drama and dance workshop Y5 & Y6
Thursday 7th March 2024 - World Book Day
Friday 8th March 2024 - SEND coffee morning at 9am in the Main Hall
Friday 8th March 2024 - Parent Survey sent out
Thursday 14th March 2024 - Sharman Class Assembly at 2.50pm in the Main Hall
Tuesday 19th March 2024 - Parent consultations after school
Tuesday 19th March 2024 - Y3 World Food Workshop
Thursday 21st March 2024 - Parent consultations after school
Thursday 21st March 2024 - Y4 World Food Workshop
Thursday 28th March 024 - End of term
Monday 15th April 2024 - First day of term
Thursday 18th April 2024 - Parent workshop 11+ Application 2pm
Thursday 25th April 2024 - Rhodes Class Assembly at 2.50pm in the Main Hall RESCHEDULED
Thursday 2nd May 2024 - SEND coffee morning at 9am in the Main Hall
W/C Monday 6th May 2024 - Y5 CAT tests
Thursday 9th May 2024 - Earhart Class Assembly at 2.50pm in the Main Hall
W/C Monday 13th May 2024 - Y6 KS2 SATS week
Thursday 23rd May 2024 - Bell Class Assembly at 2.50pm in the Main Hall
Friday 24th May 2024 - End of term
End of May 2024 - Year 5 parent deadline to submit secondary school preferences for children with SEN
Monday 3rd June 2024 - First day of term
Wednesday 5th - Friday 7th June - Y6 Residential
Thursday 6th June 2024 - Inventors Class Assembly at 2.50pm in the Main Hall
W/C 10th June 2024 - Y4 Multiplication Timestables Check Week
Tuesday 11th June 2024 - Y5 Food Waste Workshop
Friday 14th June 2024 - INSET day school closed
Monday 24th June 2024 - Parent Workshop Online safety at 2.30pm in the Main Hall
Tuesday 26th June 2024 - Sports Day
Thursday 27th June 2024 - Wright Class Assembly at 2.50pm in the Main Hall
Thursday 27th June - SEND coffee morning at 9am in the Main Hall
Friday 12th July - Reports home to parents/carers
Friday 12th July - Y6 Production 5pm
Friday 19th July 2024 - Y6 leavers assembly
Friday 19th July 2024 - End of term
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