Respect Kindness Honesty Perseverance Collaboration Responsibility
Delce news from the Headteacher
Dear Parents and Carers
It has been an exhilarating journey as your new Headteacher at Delce, and I am thrilled to share some of the wonderful experiences we've had since I arrived. The warm welcome from children and families alike has made my transition incredibly rewarding. Getting to know your children and their families has been an absolute joy, and I am truly honoured to be part of the Delce family.
One of the highlights has been witnessing our Year 3 children settling into their new school year with enthusiasm and determination. Their energy and curiosity are inspiring, and I can't wait to see them thrive throughout their time at Delce.
Our after-school clubs have been a massive hit, with children enjoying a wide selection of exciting activities that help them discover new interests and skills. It's heartwarming to see them so engaged and having fun, making each day at Delce a memorable one.
Our pupils have been making remarkable progress, and they've been excited to share their learning with me.
We're also immensely grateful for the collaboration and support we've received from our community. Your involvement and partnership have been instrumental in creating a positive and enriching environment for our pupils!
I can't express enough how excited I am about the bright future that lies ahead for Delce. With your continued support and enthusiasm, we can achieve great things together. Thank you for making me feel so welcome, and I'm looking forward to the incredible journey ahead!
Miss Stevens
'At Delce We Do Belong'
Our learning this week
Inventors
This week, in Maths Inventors have developed their understanding of addition and applying their number bonds to 10, to add beyond 10.
Year 3
This week in year 3, the children have been creating outfits using recycled plastic to highlight the issue of plastic pollution.
Year 4
This week in DT, Year 4 have explored the features and purposes of boats. We then made our own origami boat listening very carefully and following instructions. We have also been busy creating a letter using our core text 'Azzi in between'.
Year 5
Our brilliant young writers have been deeply engaged in a captivating exploration of Tsunamis. They have been diligently working on crafting non-chronological reports, delving into the intricacies of these natural phenomena. Through this immersive learning journey, our students not only honed their writing skills but also actively participated in meaningful discussions, enhancing their understanding of Tsunamis and the impact they have on our world.
Year 6
This week, Year 6 have thoroughly enjoyed writing their persuasive speech as the 'Black Mamba' - the leader of the gang in our core text. Furthermore, Year 6 have produced some excellent artwork in the style of our focus artist, Kim Guthrie.
DEC
DEC have enjoyed welcoming 2 new children and have showed amazing friendship skills and helped them feel included as part of the DEC team.
We hope you have a fantastic half term.
Pupil Voice Matters!
Our very first Junior Leadership Team (JLT) meeting was a big hit! The children and Ms Kogut got together to talk about what JLT want to do in the next year. JLT also planned a whole school assembly about the next term's school's value - Kindness. The children are excited to lead and show how important kindness is to make our school a better place. It's going to be a year full of caring and working together.
Record of Achievement
George and Well done to all the children who received a merit today!!!
Inventors: Skylar-Rose and Muhammad
Bell: Daniela and Freddie
Wright: Riley and Lucas
Jackson: Rebecca
Adams: Toby
Dyson: George and Zainab
Earhart: Joe and Maisie
Sharman: Steven and Scarlett
Rhodes: Seyi and Humeyra
Dickens: Alexis and Levi
Goulding: Amina and Lloyd
Curie: Christopher and Izzy.
Fleming: Bethany and Charlie.
Darwin: Alfie T and Frankie F.
Attendance
Good attendance at school is not just valuable, it's essential!
Well done to Curie and Fleming this week!
Inventors 95.77%
Bell 93.00%
Jackson 84.48%
Wright 87.59%
Dyson 95.65%
Earhart 96.65%
Sharman 95.00%
Dickens 97.41%
Goulding 89.64%
Rhodes 97.14%
Adams 64.00%
Curie 98.33%
Darwin 96.90%
Fleming 97.86%
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...
Well done to Hadley in Rhodes Class who finished runner up in a national Subbuteo under 12’s tournament. 👏👏🏆
Family and Community Information
Dear Parents and Carers,
As part of the Young Eco Engineers project this term, the participants have been planning to raise funds to allow them to purchase vital safety equipment, allowing them to participate within the race.
The children have decided to partake in a Halloween inspired bake sale to raise these funds. We are now appealing for your kindness and support in donating any sweet treats to support us.
By partaking in this project, the children will be demonstrating the school’s ethos and values of collaboration, kindness, respect and relationships.
The Young Eco Engineering team will be extremely appreciative of any donation made in helping to make this an event for the children to remember during their time at Delce.
Please, we ask that any donations be sent into school by Wednesday 1st November.
We thank you once again for all your continuous effort and support to ensure that the children experience invaluable opportunities such as this on their academic learning journey.
Yours sincerely,
Young Eco Engineers.
MMS Role
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed professional to the role of Midday Meals Supervisor who is dedicated to ensuring lunchtimes are a safe and enjoyable experience for all of our children.
The successful candidate will:
Have experience of working with children
Enjoy working with children even when it is wet and windy outside!
Enjoy playing games and keeping children occupied
Have a good understanding of safeguarding practices and procedures
Delce Academy is a two-form entry Primary School located in Tideway, Rochester. Our core values of Respect, Collaboration, Honesty, Kindness, Perseverance and Responsibility, define the way we care for, enrich and teach every child.
For further information please speak to or email the school office for an application form.
Closing date: Monday 16th October 2023
Interview date: Morning of Thursday 19th 2023
Hours: 10 hours per week (11.30am - 1.30pm Monday - Friday) Term Time only
Salary: £4,362 per annum (pro rata of £20,441 per annum)
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 3rd 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.
Medway Council is consulting on its local Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information, Advice and Support Services (SENDIASS) run by Family Action. CLICK to find out more and have your say!
Medway SENDIASS provides a range of free and impartial help to parents/carers, children and young people with SEND more aware of the options available to them.
We would like to hear from young people and their families, and professionals who have accessed Medway SENDIASS advice or information, services or may have a view on how this could be provide in the future.
We will use this feedback to help define the new service that we require providers to deliver from April 2024.
This consultation will close at midnight 29th October 2023
How to have your say:
Take part in the survey https://forms.office.com/e/e3jvBASxCq or scan the QR code
Contact the Medway Parent and Carers Forum who can support you completing this survey info@medwaypcf.org.uk or 07813 123984
Delce is dedicated to supporting its Delce Community, and we are proud to confirm that we have issued vouchers to the parents in receipt of the free school meal benefit for the purchase of food and groceries during October half term. We understand the importance of ensuring that our students have access to nutritious meals even when school is not in session. This initiative is a part of our ongoing commitment to the well-being of our students and their families. Delce remains dedicated to supporting our local community and will continue to explore ways to make a positive impact in the lives of those we serve.
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 half term!
George - Darwin
Niamh - Dickens
Mason - Goulding
Kai - Dickens
Freddie - Bell
Teddy - Dyson
Archie - Goulding
Georgie - Goulding
Sammy-Jo - Darwin
Frankie - Darwin
Tyler - Dickens
Noah - Sharman
Ruby - Adams
Harry - Sharman
Max - Adams
Claudia - Bell
Sarish - Fleming
Riley - Bell
Roman - Bell
Lois - Dickens
Townes - Darwin
Mahra - Wright
Key dates
Friday 13th October 2023 - End of term
Monday 30th October 2023 - First day of term
Tuesday 31st October 2023 - Year 6 deadline for online secondary school applications
Tuesday 31st October 2023 - PTA EGM meeting 2:45pm
Friday 3rd November 2023 - Pupil survey sent out
Monday 6th November 2023 - Parent Workshop Online safety at 2.30pm in the Main Hall
Thursday 9th November 2023 - Darwin Class Assembly at 2.50pm in the Main Hall
W/C Monday 13 November 2023 - Anti-Bullying Week
Thursday 16th November 2023 - Parent Workshop 11+ at 3.35pm 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
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
Thursday 25th January 2024 - Rhodes Class Assembly at 2.50pm in the Main Hall
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
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
Thursday 22nd February 2024 - Dyson Class Assembly at 2.50pm in the Main Hall
Friday 23rd February 2024 - Interim Reports sent home
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
Thursday 21st March 2024 - Parent consultations after school
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 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
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
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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Useful Links
www.delce.org.uk 01634 845242 Twitter: @delceacademy1