Delce Academy News
Delce Academy News
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What a busy and enriching time it's been at school! The parent reading session was a success, the children were extremely excited to share how they learn reading at Delce. We would like to thank all parents who attended and the feedback was overwhelming. Here are a few things parents had to say about their experience.
"The reading is so interesting, I loved how well they behaved, it was so calm."
"The teacher was very interesting in the way they taught echo reading, I could have stayed there all day to learn."
"I was surprised to see how well my child participated and knew so much about the language and vocabulary!"
Our Year 4 children thoroughly enjoyed stepping back in time during their recent Roman workshop, bringing their curriculum to life in an engaging and hands-on way.
We would also like to say a big thank you for your incredible generosity on Jeans for Beans day! Your donations of dried goods and cans will make a real difference to families in need within our school community, and we are so grateful for your ongoing support.
This week, we bid a fond farewell to our wonderful Deputy Headteacher, Mr. Phillips, as he embarks on his next adventure. Mr. Phillips has been a huge part of our school community, building strong relationships with so many of you. His outstanding passion for teaching and learning, and his remarkable ability to bring communities together, have truly enriched our school. We will deeply miss his warmth and humility. We wish him the very best in his next chapter!
We hope you all have a lovely half term and we look forward to seeing the children back on Monday 2nd June.
Our Core Value this term: Honesty
At Delce Academy, honesty means telling the truth, owning up to our actions and being trustworthy in all we do. It's about doing the right thing, even when no one is watching.
This half term, we are focusing on honesty as one of our core values. We hope to see all our children embrace honesty by speaking truthfully, admitting mistakes and showing integrity in their choices. By being honest, we build stronger friendships and create a safe and respectful school environment. Let’s celebrate honesty together and encourage one another to live by it every day!
Junior Leadership Team
Eco Warriors
Eco Warriors
Our Eco-Warriors noticed lots of plastic wrappers left after break time! Let’s all do our part—pick up your rubbish and help keep our school clean and green. Don’t litter, be a planet protector!
Excellence Monitors
Excellence Monitors
Our Excellence Monitors have been busy checking the tidiness of our school. They’ve noticed books left on the floor, messy cloak areas and untidy corridors. Let’s show our Delce values by keeping our school clean and ready for learning!
Anti-Bullying Ambassadors
Anti-Bullying Ambassadors
Our Anti-Bullying Ambassadors in their blue jackets are doing a fantastic job helping children on the playground. They’re always ready to listen and support others. Kindness matters!
Our Learning
Our Learning
Year 3
Year 3
Year 3 pupils have been working hard this term on writing their own manifestos, inspired by our core text The Accidental Prime Minister. Imagining what they would do if they were in charge of the school, the children have come up with thoughtful, creative, and often very persuasive ideas – from improving school lunches to adding more playtime! It’s been a fantastic way to develop their persuasive writing skills while also encouraging them to think about leadership, fairness, and responsibility.
Year 4
Year 4
Year 4 have enjoyed exploring Roman history this week during our drama workshop. We explored how the Roman Empire began and grew, as well as how it collapsed. We were able to share our sticky knowledge from our History lessons with our visitor. In Art, we have explored creating portraits using cubism related to our theme of equality and diversity.
Year 5
Year 5
In Year 5 Science, the children have been learning about solubility and how different materials dissolve in water. They enjoyed testing a variety of substances to see which ones were soluble. The class carefully observed and recorded their results, discovering that not everything dissolves in water! It was a fun, hands-on way to learn about changes and mixtures.
Year 6
Year 6
Year 6 have had a very interesting week this week. They completed their end of Key Stage assessments and have done so incredibly well; we are all so very proud of them. The hard work hasn't stopped for them though, as they have had a lovely visit from PC Rowan. The children have been able to discuss the transition towards Secondary school. Great Job Year 6.
DEC
DEC
The DEC have enjoyed den building this week during social skills and playtimes. The DEC have been enjoyed learning outside where possible as it's now coming up to summer we are going to be taking as much learning outside as possible. We have been enjoying lunch together outside too. Please can children put on suncream before coming to school and bring some in if necessary. Well done to the year 6's for completing their sats last week!!!!
Attendance
Attendance Matters!
Well done to Curie class and Jackson Class for great attendance the past two weeks!
Jackson - 81.36%
Adams - 79.87%
Bell - 93.89%
Bell - 93.89%
Wright - 91.82%
Wright - 91.82%
Dyson - 91.25%
Dyson - 91.25%
Earhart - 94%
Earhart - 94%
Sharman - 88.46%
Sharman - 88.46%
Rhodes - 91.85%
Dickens - 88.55%
Goulding - 86.82%
Brunel - 94.55%
Curie - 95.45%
Darwin - 94.98%
SEND
A message from our SENCO, Mr Palmer...
Mr. Palmer's Strategy of the Week!
Do you find your child struggles to regulate in the heat and this can often lead to frustrations? Do they forget to drink and this further leads to frustrations and becoming overheated?
Try using a water bottle with specific marks and specific times on it. This will help some children to understand how much they need to drink. Something like this may help:
SEND PARENT DROP INS!
SEND PARENT DROP INS!
Got a question or a concern about SEND? Book to get a 15 minute slot with Mr Palmer to discuss any concerns and strategies that may help! Just scan the QR code on the poster to book your slot.
Online Safety
Online Safety
Birthdays
Birthdays
Wishing the following children a Happy Birthday for the next two weeks!
Ruby - Dickens
Freya - Dyson
Beaux - Earhart
Andrew - Dickens
Tyler-James - Bell
Fejiro - Rhodes
Ralph - Dyson
Uniform
Uniform
Uniform at Delce
No hooped / dangly earrings, no trainers and long hair is to be tied back.
Please refer to our uniform policy or speak with the class teacher should you have any queries. The full overview of the uniform guidelines can be found here.
Pinafore dress – black/grey
Skirt – black/grey
White polo t-shirt
Jumper/Cardigan – with logo (purchase from School Time in Chatham)
Trousers – black/grey
Plain black/grey tights (worn with pinafore or skirt)
Socks - black /grey
Summer Dress - Chequered Blue dress
Shorts - Grey / Black shorts
We have observed an increase in footwear that does not comply with our school uniform policy, specifically non-black trainers. We understand that there may be temporary situations requiring alternative footwear, such as when new shoes are being purchased. We kindly request your cooperation in ensuring your child wears appropriate black footwear as per the uniform guidelines.
Additionally, we wish to remind you of our policy regarding jewellery. With the exception of items worn for religious or cultural purposes, bracelets, necklaces, and hooped/dangly earrings are not permitted. Any such items will be respectfully collected by staff and placed in a named envelope for collection from reception. This measure is to prevent loss or damage during the school day.
Please ensure your child is in full and correct uniform. Your support in maintaining our school's uniform standards is greatly appreciated.
Healthy Snacks!
A reminder about break-time snacks.
To support the health and wellbeing of all our pupils, we ask that children bring only healthy snacks to school for break times. This helps us to promote a positive and healthy eating environment for everyone.
Examples of healthy snacks include:
Fresh fruit (e.g., apples, bananas, grapes, berries)
Vegetable sticks (e.g., carrots, cucumber, peppers)
Yogurt
Rice cakes
Small portion of cheese
Homemade popcorn (no added sugar)
We appreciate your support in reinforcing healthy eating habits. Your cooperation ensures that break times contribute positively to our children's energy levels and overall wellbeing.
Friends of Delce Academy
Friends of Delce Academy
Join Friends of Delce Academy and get involved!
Join Friends of Delce Academy and get involved!
As we are now in the summer term, we are looking for enthusiastic parents and carers to join the Friends of Delce Academy and help make a positive impact on our school community.
Being part of this group is a fantastic way to support school events, fundraising initiatives and create memorable experiences for our children. Whether you can offer a little time or a lot, every contribution makes a difference!
We also welcome parent helpers to assist with activities such as school trips, special events and classroom support. If you’re interested in getting involved, please speak to a member of staff or contact the school office.
Your support is greatly appreciated!
Family and Community Information
Family and Community Information
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 our Headteacher, Mr Harris.
Key dates
Key dates
Friday 23rd May 2025 - Last day of Term
Monday 26th May - Friday 30th May 2025 - Half Term
Monday 2nd June 2025 - First day back
W/C Monday 2nd June 2025 (2 weeks) - Year 4 Multiplication Checks
Friday 6th June 2025 - Year 6 Chessington Trip (Pay via Arbor for Year 6 Leavers Activities)
Wednesday 11th June 2025 - Friday 13th June 2025 - Year 6 Residential
Thursday 12th June 2025 - PTA F.U.D.G.E Breakfast for Fathers Day (Pay via arbor under trips by Wed 4th June)
Friday 13th June 2025 - INSET Day (School is closed to pupils)
Wednesday 18th June 2025 - Year 6 Theatre Trip (Pay via Arbor for Year 6 Leavers Activities)
Tuesday 24th June 2025 - Sports Day (details to follow) please note change of date.
Tuesday 24th June 2025 - Whole School Parent picnic on the field - 12pm - 1pm
Friday 27th June 2025 - Year 6 Sleepover (Pay via Arbor for Year 6 Leavers Activities)
Saturday 28th June 2025 - YEE Race day for DEC
Sunday 29th June 2025 - YEE Race Day for Year 6 (that are in the Yee club)
Thursday 3rd July 2025 - SEND Coffee Morning 9am - 10am
Friday 4th July 2025 - Year 6 Beach Trip (Pay via Arbor for Year 6 Leavers Activities)
Friday 11th July 2025 - Year 6 leavers Production (Timings to be confirmed)
Friday 18th July 2025 - Year 6 Leavers Assembly / Graduation (9.30am - 11/11.30am)
Friday 18th July 2025 - Year 6 Inflatables
Our Lunch Menu
Our Lunch Menu
Summer Term Foodie News
Chartwells - our school meal provider – has launched their new Summer menu, filled with crowd-pleasing classics and fresh, seasonal flavours.
See the new menu below or visit the school website.
There is plenty of foodie fun planned for the summer term with themed menus such, Mexican themed Fiesta Fun in May and celebrating National Picnic Week in June.
All theme menus can be found here.
Important Information
Important Information
Complaints procedures
At Delce, we aim to meet our statutory obligations when responding to complaints from our parents. Parents should follow our Complaints Policy that explains the procedures that should be followed.
Stage 1: Informal
The complainant should raise the complaint as soon as possible with the relevant member of staff or the headteacher as appropriate, either in person or by letter, telephone or email. If the complainant is unclear who to contact or how to contact them, they should contact the school office.
If the complaint is not resolved informally, it will be escalated to a Stage 2 formal complaint. The school will maintain a log of informal complaints and review this on a termly basis.
Stage 2: Formal
If the issue cannot be resolved through informal action the complainant should inform the headteacher in writing. This letter will be acknowledged within three working days. Formal complaints must be reported the local governing body. The local governing body must then be kept informed about progress and outcomes. This letter should provide details such as relevant dates, times, and the names of witnesses of events, alongside copies of any relevant documents. The complainant should also state what they feel would resolve the complaint.
For more details visit our website.
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