Dear Parents and Carers

This week, I'd like to express my sincere appreciation to our fantastic children. Their commitment to learning and their eagerness to put their knowledge and skills into practice during recent assessment weeks has been truly inspiring and their enthusiasm is infectious. Keep up the excellent work, children (and teachers)!

I'm delighted to share that our Year 5s whole class reading learning, of The London Eye Mystery, has been recognised by the Siobhan Dowd Trust for their achievement! Over 1.1K viewers have seen the incredible learning outcomes from Rhodes, Dickens and Goulding class.

Where would we be without the kindness of our volunteers? A huge thank you goes to the PTA for organising the wonderful MANGO (Mother's Day) event. The children absolutely loved it! I'm sure it brought smiles to many faces. You can find pictures of the event on our X page (Twitter). 

Speaking of online safety, with Mother's Day often involving online communication, I encourage you to take a look at the internet safety section. It offers helpful tips and advice on managing screen time, discussing social media apps with your children, and fostering responsible online behaviour.

Remember, our school prioritises active learning experiences. We get the children moving and engaged in various ways, from inspiring art activities to PE sessions. To see more examples, please visit our X page (Twitter).

Finally, we continue to educate our children on the importance of kindness and inclusivity. We discuss what racism and discrimination is, and how our words and actions can impact others. We encourage them to treat everyone with respect and celebrate the diversity of our school community. Discrimination will not be tolerated at Delce Academy. 

Thank you for your continued support. We look forward to another successful week!

Miss Stevens

'At Delce We Do Belong'

Lost Property at Delce Academy 

It is inevitable that school uniform items are mislaid or mixed up.  The best way to ensure that your child’s belongings are not lost is to ensure all items of school uniform are clearly named in permanent ink. Wherever possible, named lost property will be returned to your child’s class.

Any items that are found and are unnamed, will be kept in two large crates. You will find them near the main office. 

Please help us in reuniting lost property with its owner by labelling all of your child's property in permanent ink - this includes shoes, lunchboxes and water bottles.

If your child has lost any part of their uniform and it has been labelled, please encourage them to look in their classroom, corridor and playground in the first instance.  If it still cannot be found, please check the lost property crates.

Claiming Lost Property Procedures:

Children:

Look first: In the classroom, corridor and playground. 

Visit the office: Children wishing to claim lost property must visit the office  during school hours.

Supervision: Office staff will supervise children as they search the Lost Property Crates for their belongings.

Parents:

Contact the office: Parents who suspect their child has lost an item can contact the office after their child has looked in their classroom, corridor and playground. 

Supervision: Office staff will monitor as the parents search the Lost Property Crates for their children’s belongings.

JLT Weekly Sort:

Wednesdays: JLT members will dedicate time on Wednesdays during lunchtime to sort and tidy the Lost Property Crates and return any labelled items. 

Get Inspired by Young Changemakers and Support the Reading Challenge!

This week, JLT have been preparing their exciting video about the initiatives for the term!

• Read-a-Thon: Prepare to be wowed by our young bookworms as they embark on a literacy adventure! This exciting Read-a-Thon promises to be a celebration of reading and a testament to their dedication to learning.

• Caught Being Kind: Kindness matters, and our children are leading the charge! Through the "Caught Being Kind" initiative, they'll be spreading positivity and fostering a caring school community.

These initiatives showcase a remarkable combination of imagination, passion, and a desire to make a difference. We are incredibly proud of their initiative and eager to support them as they turn their ideas into impactful projects.

Here's how you can join in the excitement:

• Cheer them on! Your encouragement can make a world of difference. Share your enthusiasm and show your children how proud you are of their efforts.

• Support the reading challenge! Remind your child to read daily and bring their reading record to school. Every page counts on their journey to success!

Stay tuned for updates on their progress and the  video – we are confident you'll be inspired by their dedication and achievements!

Ramadan 2024

As we approach the start of Ramadan on Monday 11th March, we acknowledge that some pupils may be taking part in fasting. If this is the case for your child/ren, please ensure you notify the school of this. This is to ensure we have accurate details provided by parents and carers and so that staff can be aware of pupils who are fasting.  

We appreciate this is a very significant and special time of the year for our Muslim community.

There will be a designated space for your child to pray if they wish to.

We are happy to support the children and accommodate where necessary.

Mr. Palmer's Parent Drop Ins 

Each week Mr. Palmer will be available 9am-10am every Friday in 15 minute slots to discuss any concerns.

If you would like one of the 15 Minute Slots to discuss something, please use the QR code below to access the booking system. 

Parental monitoring apps
In today's digital world, children are constantly bombarded with online trends and fashions. While many are positive, some can unfortunately promote unkindness and even discriminatory behaviours. 

As responsible parents, monitoring the children's online activity is crucial. 

This doesn't mean constant intrusion, but rather staying informed and being present in their digital lives.

There are several free apps that can help parents navigate this responsibility effectively. These tools provide insights into your children's online activities and can help set healthy boundaries, fostering safe and positive online experiences for your children.