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Delce news from the Headteacher
Dear Parents and Carers
It is always so lovely to hear from the children about the exciting learning taking place in our school. This week there have been some inspiring art lessons; in Year 4 the children used water colours to in shades of blue to create background gradients on to cartridge paper. Year 6 experimented with oil pastels and shading techniques inspired by the artist Kim Guthrie. Their recreations of the canvas 'Gorilla' shows great precision and careful placement of colours by blending and merging. Art work to be really proud of!
Our school has also been a hub of excitement as children across the school put themselves forward to be elected as their class representative for the 2023-24 JLT team. The children have demonstrated high levels of respect when listening to individuals speak whilst upholding our fundamental British Value of Democracy. While we have shared the results of the election, we are proud of every child that spent time preparing their mini campaign. We certainly have many more children who have shown they are able to take on responsibility so the senior leadership will be thinking of other Pupil Leadership roles we could introduce at Delce.
Last week, I announced the re-branding of the PTA - 'Friends of Delce Academy' - and we are looking for a Chair, a Treasurer and a Secretary. An EGM will be taking place in the main hall on Tuesday 31st October at 2:45pm for you to vote. We are really looking forward to establishing our new PTA to launch fun, memorable community events for all of our children and their families. If you would like to volunteer and become a member, we very much look forward to welcoming you to the team!
Wishing you a safe and happy weekend!
Miss Stevens
'At Delce We Do Belong'
Our learning this week
Inventors
This week, we have explored storms using QR codes and images. We have focused on our senses: sight, touch and feel and generated adjectives that we can use in our writing later.
Year 3
This week in Year 3, the children have been exploring a variety of facts regarding plastic pollution. We have also been looking at the structure and features of a non-chronological report.
Year 4
In Science this week, we explored irreversible and reversible changes. Using our hypothesis, we investigated how different temperatures affect chocolate before discussing possible methods to return the chocolate to its "normal state".
Year 5
This week, we are thrilled to share the remarkable progress Year 5 students have made in developing their writing skills, particularly in the realm of narrative writing. Our young writers have demonstrated incredible growth and creativity, mastering the technical aspects of writing, linked within our core text, 'Running Wild'.
Year 6
This week, Year 6 absolutely loved their African Drumming Workshop. This rare opportunity enabled pupils to participate in creating traditional music whilst simultaneously linking with our core text, ‘Gorilla Dawn’ - a story set in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
DEC
This week, the DEC have been publishing their final outcomes in English. Jackson class have been writing poems about acceptance, while Adams class have been writing diary entries from the perspective of the main character in their core text.
Pupil Voice Matters!
JLT elections
On Thursday, we held our Junior Leadership Team (JLT) elections during our classroom assemblies. It was children's chance to make their voice heard and choose the leaders who would represent their class and help make our school an even better place.
After the votes were cast and counted, the anticipation was built as the children eagerly awaited the results. On Friday, during our Celebration Assembly, we proudly announced the winners of the JLT election! It was a moment of celebration and a chance to see who would lead us forward into a year of positive change and growth.
JJ from Inventors
Oliver W from Bell
Halim from Wright
Kyrone from Dyson
Max from Earhart
Isabella from Sharman
Olivia from Rhodes
Lois from Dickens
Isla T from Goulding
Excel from Fleming
Rudy from Darwin
Harry from Curie
Record of Achievement
Well done to all the children who received a merit today!!!
Inventors: Alfie and Chikasinma
Bell: Josh and Oliver
Wright: Melodie and Jamie
Jackson: Logan
Adams: Ruby
Dyson: Jacob and Ruby
Earhart: Masti and Willow
Sharman: Lara and Emily
Rhodes: Faith and Amelia
Dickens: Niamh and Zofia
Goulding: Hollie and Euan
Curie: Tabitha and Hayzee
Fleming: Excel and Chyna
Darwin: George B. and Tyrone
Attendance
Good attendance at school is not just valuable, it's essential!
Well done to Fleming, Inventors and Dickens this week!
Inventors 96.67%
Bell 93.67%
Jackson 92.00%
Wright 95.49%
Dyson 96.52%
Earhart 95.18%
Sharman 94.02%
Dickens 96.67%
Goulding 93.61%
Rhodes 91.79%
Adams 62.00%
Curie 96.64%
Darwin 96.55%
Fleming 96.79%
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 newly formed Delce Academy Boys football team enjoyed their second training session this week. The team are getting into shape for their first match against Elaine Primary School after the half term break. We can't wait!
Family and Community Information
Year 6 Secondary School Admissions workshop
Y6 have until 31st October to complete their online secondary school applications. Today, our amazing pastoral team opened up the school to support our families in completing these applications.
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 Available
9:15 Available
9:30 Available
9:45 Available
Have a frightfully fun half-term holiday with our friendly ghosts at Eastgate House.
Follow the clues around the house to discover a hidden treasure.
FREE admission for up to three children with one paying adult.
October half-term free children's activities at the Guildhall Museum.
Design and make a hanging ghost or pumpkin mask for Halloween.
If you are looking forward to having a 'fangtastic' half-term week, then look no further.
Visit our family-friendly attractions, with some offering spooky experiences from trails, workshops, and interactive storytelling. Kids go free at Eastgate House, where you can have a frightful time on a ghostly treasure hunt.
Experience cutting-edge digital technology at the Electric Medway Festival, where everyone is a storyteller, jump aboard the Safari Trek at the Fenn Bell Zoo, and visit the witch that lives in Bell Wood. If you are feeling brave, why not enter the tunnels at the infamous Halloween Horrors at Fort Amherst and come face-to-face with the living dead?
Still feeling brave? Click here for a full list of what's on and where.
Access your local foodbank
Free School Uniform
Uniform Bank | Gillingham Street Angels (thestreet-angels.org)
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
Knowing what’s real and what’s fake
Help your family protect themselves online by double checking things really are what they appear to be.
BE INTERNET ALERT topics:
What is phishing?
Spotting the fakes
Help! I’ve fallen for a scam
Birthdays
Wishing these children a Happy Birthday for birthdays this coming week!
Kayne-Lee - Curie
Omer - Darwin
Harry - Sharman
Jack - Dickens
Blessing - Fleming
Kyron - Dyson
George - Darwin
Niamh - Dickens
Mason - Goulding
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
Friday 19th January 2024 - Young Voices Concert
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
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