FORTNIGHTLY NEWSLETTER

Relentlessly

Issue 4

Friday 11th October 2019

Over this past week, the senior leadership

team have started to undertake teaching

and learning reviews across the school,

which means spending a whole day in a year

group watching teaching and learning,

looking in books and talking to children.

Although this is done on a daily basis

through popping into classes, the

opportunity for the leadership team to

spend a whole day in a year group isn’t so

common. We have only visited two year

groups this week (doing two a week) and

the one thing we have picked up is that if we

ask the children what they are learning, they

are often telling us what they are doing

rather than what they are learning. They

have been able to articulate this when

questioned further. As parents and carers,

we would like you to change the question

you ask your child/ren when you collect

them, rather than ask them what they have

been doing, please ask them what they have

been learning. We think you’ll be

impressed!

We have had some staffing changes

recently. We recently said goodbye to Ms

French and Ms Smith in their role as

Learning Resource Assistants. Both staff had

been at the school for some time,

unfortunately due to school budget

restraints, these posts were not sustainable.

Today, Mrs Amass (EYFS Teaching Assistant)

left De Lucy after 5 years to spend more

time with her young son. Next week Miss

Bradshaw our welfare officer will be leaving

us after a long period of time working at De

Lucy. Miss Bradshaw will be working nearer

to home as she has a very long daily

commute. I am sure that you will join me in

thanking the above staff for their hard work

and commitment to the school and wish

them well for the future.

Mrs Lodge

www.delucyprimaryschool.co.uk

Telephone: 0208 310 5290

Twitter @DePrimary

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

OCTOBER

14/10/2019 Year 6 Assessment Week

16/10/2019 Year 6 - Trip to Natural History Museum

16/10/2019 5pm Y5 CURB parent meeting

17/10/2019 Individual school photos 18/10/2019 De Lucy School and Family Association – Movie Night – Secret Life of Pets 2

3.30pm – 5.00pm

18/10/2019 Last day of term finish normal time

21/10/2019 HALF TERM

28/10/2019 Pupils return to school normal time 8.45am 18/10/2019 New Autumn/Winter dinner menu starts

28/10/2019 Democracy Week: Whole School

28/10/2019 Book Fair Week

29/10/2019 Open Morning Autumn 2019 for Reception Intake September 2020 at 10am

31/10/2019 9am Y5 CURB parent meeting

31/10/2019 Deadline to apply for Secondary School for September 2020

NOVEMBER

07/11/2019 NSPCC - Speak out, stay safe day

11/11/2019 Anti-Bullying week 18/11/2019- 21/11/2019 Y5 CURB screening – 18th-21st November 2019

20/11/2019 National Flu Vaccinations

26/11/2019 Open Morning Autumn 2019 for Reception Intake September 2020 at 10am

29/11/2019 INSET 3 - school closed to pupils

DECEMBER

02/12/2019 Panto - Beauty and the Beast Year 3-6

04/12/2019 Panto - Beauty and the Beast Nursery - Year 2

06/12/2019 Winter Wonderland Event - De Lucy School & Family Association

10/12/2019 Open morning for 2020 Reception

11/12/2019 Year 1 Dress Rehearsal – KS1 Hall 9.15am

11/12/2019 Year 2 Dress Rehearsal – KS1 Hall 10.30am

11/12/2019 Year 3 & 4 Dress Rehearsal – KS1 Hall 2.15pm

12/12/2019 Year 1 Performance KS1 Hall 9.15am

12/12/2019 Year 2 Performance KS1 Hall 10.30am

12/12/2019 Year 5 & 6 Dress Rehearsal – KS1 Hall 2.15pm

13/12/2019 Year 3 & 4 Performance 9.15am

13/12/2019 Year 5 & 6 Performance 2.15pm

16/12/2019 Nursery and Reception Dress Rehearsal KS1 Hall 9.15am

16/12/2019 Nursery and Reception Dress Rehearsal KS1 Hall 2.15pm

17/12/2019 Nursery and Reception Performance KS1 Hall 9.15am

17/12/2019 Nursery and Reception Performance KS1 Hall 2.15pm

18/12/2019 Christmas Dinner

19/12/2019 Whole School Assembly

19/12/2019 Last day of term - finish at 2pm

20/12/2019 HALF TERM

JANUARY

06/01/2020 Pupils return to school normal time 8.45am

13/01/2020 Open Morning Autumn 2019 for Reception Intake September 2020 at 10am

Term dates can be found on our website: http://www.delucyprimaryschool.co.uk/Term-Dates

School Uniform Mapac supplies a comprehensive range of uniform via their internet shop and telephone order service delivery direct to your chosen address or to school. Due to popular demand, our school fleeces will be available again. The range available is:

De Lucy Sweatshirt with logo

De Lucy Heavyweight Cardigan with logo

De Lucy Polo shirt with logo

De Lucy Fleece with logo

De Lucy Reversible Jacket

De Lucy P.E. Hoodie

De Lucy PE t-shirt with logo

PE shorts

Plimsolls with Elastic Gusset

Swim cap Ordering online is very simple just visit www.mapac.com/education/parents, then select ‘Find Your School’ to select your preferences.

Curriculum Update Visitors in Reception

This week, Reception have been talking about people who help us at

home, school and in the wider community. We were visited by some

members of staff from De Lucy. Mrs Lodge, Mr Lewis and Mr French

came to speak to us about their jobs and how they help us at school.

We were also visited by Carly the firefighter.

Carly came to talk to us about her job and how the fire brigade help

others. Carly showed us her protective clothing and we loved trying

on her helmet. She spoke about the importance of having a smoke

alarm in the home and told us that the fire brigade will come and fit

them in homes that don’t have any.

Year 2 Trip

Year 2 recently enjoyed an exciting trip to a local Hindu temple. The children arrived in time to observe a traditional

service performed by the temple priest. After this they listened to some Hindu stories and learnt all about Hindu

festivals and how they are celebrated.

It was a great opportunity to learn more about the Hindu religion and all the children enjoyed the trip!

Year 5 Trip

Recently, Year 5 continued their study of Space by visiting 'The Moon' exhibition in Greenwich. The children took

part in a 'Mysterious Moons' workshop which was led by an astronomer from the observatory. They investigated the

attributes of different moons and discussed the chances of life being found on each. After the workshop, the children

had the opportunity to look at a wide range of exhibits linked to space that included pieces of the moon gifted to the

UK from the moon landings.

Library Update The library is now in full swing for children in Key Stage 2 (Years 3-6). The children visit weekly during one of their

reading lessons and have the opportunity to select a new book, read quietly or listen to a story read by an adult. This

will be extended to the Early Years and Key Stage 1 after half-term. Following their library visit, all children in Years

1-6 are able to borrow a book providing they have a De Lucy bookbag to carry it to and from school.

Children in the EYFS will choose books from the library for their teacher to read to them in their class. Last week, we

launched class library boxes outside of the Reception classes. Children can chose books with their parents to take

home for their bedtime story. This will be extended to Nursery after half-term when they are given their new

bookbags.

Running the library are librarians from Year 6. Before the holidays, the children completed an application form to

apply for their positions and then sat an interview. They are working hard supporting with the organisation and

tidying of the library and have kindly volunteered one of their lunchtimes a week to do this. They have also opened

the library to children in Key Stage 2 who would like to read during their lunch break.

The librarians are currently thinking of fundraising ideas to be able to purchase more books for the library. If you

have any books that are in a good condition that are no longer needed, they would be much appreciated.

Autumn & Winter Menu

Celebrations

Class Date Star of the Week x 2 Home Learning

award

Driver of the week Writer of the week

1 Anthony Browne 04 10 19

11 10 19

Amie, Daniel Skylar-May Aris Samanta

1 Julia Donaldson 04 10 19

11 10 19

Sophie-Ann, Walid Guled Bobby Noah

1 Simon Bartram 04 10 19

11 10 19

- - - -

2 Dick King-Smith 04 10 19

11 10 19

Fareed, Michael Anie Tryphaena Haydar

2 Mary Hoffman 04 10 19

11 10 19

Deborah, Royal - Chloe Grace

2 Roald Dahl 04 10 19

11 10 19

- - - -

3 Anne Fine 04 10 19

11 10 19

Louie, Aya Jawad Jessie -

3 Eva Ibbotson 04 10 19

11 10 19

Kelvin, Lily Chace Tommy Laolu

3 Ted Hughes 04 10 19

11 10 19

Uthman, Isaac Tiffany Brooke P Lucas

4 David Walliams 04 10 19

11 10 19

Cansu, Braydon, Ava Freddie - Kai

4 Gillian Cross 04 10 19

11 10 19

- - - -

4 Michael Morpurgo 04 10 19

11 10 19

Sunny, Raz Molly Lexi Bianca

5 Anthony Horowitz 04 10 19

11 10 19

Vakaris, Elyas Hanan Alfie Joshua (5BN), Daniel

(5BN)

5 Beverley Naidoo 04 10 19

11 10 19

Princess, Fatimah Juwon Vlera Daniel

5 C S Lewis 04 10 19

11 10 19

Tolu, Kemi - Emmanuel -

6 Louis Sachar 04 10 19

11 10 19

Aras, Precious-Nicole - Paisley Helivan

6 Malorie Blackman 04 10 19

11 10 19

Mikey-Lee, Brody - - Chloe

6 William Shakespeare 04 10 19

11 10 19

Jack, Lacy - Ruby Junior

Spellings The following children have passed an end of year spelling test this

week and have received a certificate to celebrate their achievement.

Children are issued with individual spelling lists every week, which are

stapled into reading records.

Pen Licence The following children have received a Pen Licence to celebrate

their achievement.

Demi-May Year 6

. ATTENDANCE AND PUNCTUALITY

Class %

04 10 19

&

11 10 19

N Eric Carle 88.55 87.50

R Nick Butterworth 93.31 97.32

R Claire Freedman 93.42 91.83

1 Anthony Browne 90.67 93.50

1 Simon Bartram 89.74 84.13

1 Julia Donaldson 89.32 98.56

2 Dick King-Smith 95.88 98.15

2 Roald Dahl 91.36 95.37

2 Mary Hoffman 92.22 93.53

3 Ted Hughes 99.11 99.00

3 Anne Fine 90.87 96.50

3 Eva Ibbotson 93.33 95.00

4 Michael Morpurgo 98.33 97.50

4 Gillian Cross 99.52 92.93

4 David Walliams 97.58 97.83

5 Beverley Naidoo 96.71 97.69

5 Anthony Horowitz 94.94 97.22

5 C S Lewis 99.18 96.40

6 Louis Sachar 98.15 94.79

6 Malorie Blackman 88.89 97.92

6 William Shakespeare 89.74 91.35

Whole School 93.7 93.9

Minutes Late 564 966

When a child arrives late at school, they miss important events like assembly, teacher’s instructions and introductions. Children also feel embarrassed at having to enter the classroom late.

How does it impact on my child’s learning? Lateness has a negative impact. Being late can:

- Disrupt lessons - Affect achievement - Embarrass/upset your child

Effect of late arrival The table above indicates how frequent lateness

can add up to a considerable amount of lost

learning. This can seriously disadvantage children

and disrupt the learning of others.