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Delce news from the Headteacher

Dear Parents and Carers


It has been an eventful week at Delce, and I am thrilled to share my immense pride in our pupils for their exceptional participation in Anti-Bullying Week. Witnessing the genuine enthusiasm and commitment to kindness displayed by our children has been truly heartening. Our pupils actively engaged in various activities aimed at fostering empathy and respect, reflecting the values we strive to instil.


We have also had some visitors this week.


On Tuesday, we were visited by our Vice Chair of Governors, Tracey Notley, who conducted a deep dive into the behaviours and attitudes in our school. We are proud to share the highlights of this visit with you:

‘It is much calmer now’

‘You feel welcome’

‘I feel respected’

‘I feel safe and am happy’

‘I want to come to school now’

On Thursday, we welcomed our CEO, Rob Carpenter. It was really lovely to share our school improvements and for him to interact with our children. They made us very proud with their hard work and pride in showcasing their learning outcomes. Mr Carpenter was pleasantly 'blown away' by the time he spent with our children in the DEC. His visit not only added a special dimension to our week but also highlighted the incredible work our pupils and staff are doing to ensure Delce secures excellence.


We ended our week with Children in Need and thank you all for your efforts in supporting this national charity. There were wonderful examples of creativity and we look forward to sharing how much we have raised together. Please head over to our X page to see our learning and interactions this week.


Have a happy and safe weekend!


Miss Stevens


'At Delce We Do Belong'

Our learning this week

Inventors 

This week, Inventors have explored Anti-Bullying Week through a range of activities. On Tuesday, we wore odd socks to show our uniqueness and individuality. 

Year 3

This week, year 3 have thoroughly enjoyed exploring the anti-bullying week. They have been making noise about bullying and learning how to show empathy and kindness to others. 

Year 4 

This week, Year 4 have been exploring the structure of teeth, and the purpose of the different types.  They were very excited to make a model of a tooth with plasticine.  We have also enjoyed activities to support Anti Bullying Week.

Year 5

In a dedicated effort to foster a safe and inclusive school environment, our Year 5 students have been actively engaging in anti-bullying initiatives throughout the week. They have channelled their creativity into crafting powerful posters that convey messages of kindness and respect. Meaningful discussions have also been a cornerstone of their learning, allowing students to openly share their thoughts and perspectives on the importance of kindness and supporting one another.

Year 6

This week, Year 6 have thoroughly enjoyed researching climate change activists ahead of their biography English writing next week. The children learnt about the work of Sir David Attenborough, Dr Jane Goodall and several others.

DEC

The DEC have come together this week to complete activities for anti- bullying week. We have reflected on past behaviours and how others may have felt. We have practiced new skills that have helped us build teamwork within the DEC.

Pupil Voice Matters!

JLT 

This week, the Junior Leadership Team (JLT) engaged with school governors, talking about various aspects of school life. The JLT members offered valuable feedback on student well-being and behaviour. Their insights provided a view of the school's journey, emphasising successful approaches and suggesting areas for improvement. 

                  'Everybody was really excited about the odd socks photo.'

'It raised awareness because I didn't really know what bullying was until I had the assemblies.'

               'Everyone got really excited about doing the poster.'

Record of Achievement 

Well done to all the children who received a merit today!!!

Inventors: Ruby and Franceska 

Bell: Isabella and Daniel

Wright: Joshua and Freya 

Jackson: Logan

Adams: Luca

Dyson: Riley and Alicia

Earhart: Olivia and Adrian

Sharman: Harry and Ronnie

Rhodes: Albert and Jack

Dickens: Isla and Lacie

Goulding: Olivia and Guilia

Curie: Harusha, Haruna and Wasi

Fleming: Riley and Leah

Darwin: Ahnaf and Marisa

Attendance

Good attendance at school is not just valuable, it's essential!

Well done to Curie and Fleming this week!

 Inventors    93.77%

 Bell               92.08%

 Jackson       93.23%

 Wright       94.08%

 Dyson       94.79%

 Earhart       93.65%

Sharman     91.51%

Adams     68.65%

Dickens     95.01%

Goulding     93.86%

Rhodes     93.16%

Curie     97.81%

Darwin     96.55%

      Fleming       97.18%      

Attendance and Punctuality leaflet. 

Parent Leaflet - Attendance and Puncuality.docx.pdf

Find the link to our new parent google form to request term time leave. 

Enrichment 
A message from Mr Minlah...

"Pottering" at Delce 

Our after-school clubs are filled with excitement, and the children are thoroughly enjoying exploring different activities. Today, we want to shine a light on the Pottery Club, where our young artists are truly standing out. Their creativity shines through in each session, and they're crafting some fantastic pieces. A big shout-out to the teachers and children for making Pottery Club such a great experience. We're eager to see more of the amazing things they create in the coming weeks.

Children from the Sports Therapy group took part in a team building exercise. This week, the children were discussing how to prevent any bullying at the school and what they should do if they witnessed anyone being bullied.

Family and Community Information 

Anti - bullying at Delce

We are thrilled to share the wonderful initiatives our young leaders at Delce have undertaken during the recent Anti-Bullying Week. Our children enthusiastically embraced the opportunity to spread awareness and promote kindness. 

Our children kicked off the week by proudly donning mismatched socks to symbolise that we are all unique and special in our own ways. This fun and lighthearted gesture helped foster a sense of unity, reminding everyone that our differences should be celebrated.

In various interactive sessions, our pupils engaged in meaningful conversations about kindness and empathy. They explored what bullying is and, equally important, what it isn't. These discussions laid the foundation for a supportive and understanding school environment.

To empower our students, they learned about STOP (several times on purpose)  boxes—safe spaces where they can confidentially share their concerns about bullying. This initiative encourages open communication, ensuring that every child feels heard and supported.

#BeABuddyNotABully

Our #BeABuddyNotABully poster contest has been a creative way for pupils to show off their artistic skills while spreading a message of kindness. The children were asked to create a poster inspired by # BeABuddyNotABully slogan. We will announce the winners on Monday! 

The winning poster will become a permanent feature of the newsletter, website and will be the logo of the Delce Anti-Bullying campaign. This contest is a reminder for everyone to be a good friend and not a bully. It's awesome to see our school coming together to promote positivity and make sure everyone feels welcome.

Children in Need: Spots for a Cause

Delce children extended their compassion beyond our school gates by participating in a spotty clothes day, raising funds for the charity Children in Need. Through their creative and spirited outfits, our students demonstrated the power of collective giving and community support.

We are immensely proud of our pupils for actively engaging in these initiatives and contributing to a worthy cause. Together, we are fostering a culture of acceptance, kindness, and charitable giving at Delce.

Thank you to everyone involved—pupils, teachers, and parents—for making these initiatives a success.

11 Plus Parent workshop

We were delighted to welcome parents to our 11+ workshop, where they had the opportunity to learn more about grammar school tests for the upcoming year. This initiative reflects our commitment to supporting both pupils and parents in their educational journey.


Follow the link for more information. 

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 1st December

9:00 Available

9:15 Available

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!

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:


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

Isabella - Bell

Kourtney - Darwin

Semilore - Goulding

Kiki - Inventors

Ruby-Mai - Dyson

Caleb - Darwin

Emer - Rhodes

Tianyou - Curie

Humerya - Rhodes

Key dates

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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