{"id":2073,"date":"2023-10-15T20:11:51","date_gmt":"2023-10-15T19:11:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.darrickwood.co.uk\/?p=2073"},"modified":"2023-10-18T17:35:32","modified_gmt":"2023-10-18T16:35:32","slug":"parent-bulletin-13-10-23","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.darrickwood.co.uk\/?p=2073","title":{"rendered":"Parent Bulletin 13\/10\/23"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Autumn term – reflections on the term so far<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We started this year with assemblies that emphasised the special community that exists in a school and our school in particular. We encouraged students to support each other to live by our values of Respect, Responsibility and Honesty. There have been so many examples of this so far this year, from charity fund raising (e.g. Jeans for Genes Day), to the Year 7 team building days, our fantastic Open Evening guides and subject ambassadors and all the brilliant ideas our students have been providing to improve their outdoor spaces. Add to that the thought provoking student led assemblies, increasing participation in extra-curricular activities and our many sporting successes we can feel very proud of everything being achieved by our students and staff. Thank you to our parents and carers for their ongoing support. We have been prioritising further work on our curriculum – what we teach and how we teach it, aiming to ensure it is inclusive and promoting diversity and equality. This will be a continual process and our students’ Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Society will be heavily involved whilst also planning a Culture Day later this year. We continue to use Teams as the way to share resources with students and to set home work. We are currently trialling a parent Teams application which we hope to launch next term. We think this will help parents keep in touch with their child’s learning even more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Curriculum Showcase Pilot<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/news.darrickwood.co.uk\/?p=2069<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are piloting a new initiative this term, and would welcome your feedback.  Please email the Office for the attention of Mr Eynon with any feedback please.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We would like to share with you our parents and carers a small selection of the wonderful work that students at Darrick Wood School have completed this half-term. Open Evening this year was a resounding success, and students who represented the School, both on the evening  and through display of their work, were complimented by our visitors for their fantastic approach to school life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The photos are taken from the work on display during the Open Evening. This is just a snapshot of the work that students have completed this half-term, and we know that students have completed so much wonderful work across the School throughout this half-term. We are already looking forward to compiling our next Curriculum Showcase for November and December 2023!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flying the flag for Spain<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the week leading up to the half-term break the flag of Spain was flying. This follows on from the German flag the week before, linking with subjects we teach at school and the national celebrations of those countries (Thursday was the National Day of Spain).<\/p>\n\n\n

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Sixth Form Open Evening – Thursday, 2nd November 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We strongly encourage all current Year 11 students and their parents\/carers to come find out about our Sixth Form. Talks are planned in the Main Hall at 7pm and 8pm and there will be opportunities to speak to Sixth Form students and subject staff who will share all about the huge range of courses we offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Year 7 First Aid Workshop<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the end of last week we had the Red Cross provide a First Aid workshop with our Year 7 students.  Students were able to try using CPR on a dummy and taught various warning signs such as when someone is choking, when someone stops breathing and how to help someone in need.  It was a great day and the students not only had fun but were very well informed.  We look forward to welcoming the Red Cross back next year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Wizard of Oz \u2013 School Production<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over 60 students across Years 7 to 13 are preparing an amazing show and their commitment and energy, will provide a dazzling night of entertainment. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Performances will be held on Tuesday, 14th<\/sup>, Wednesday, 15th<\/sup> and Thursday, 16th<\/sup> November at 7.00pm in the Main Hall.\u00a0 Tickets will go on sale on Friday, 13th<\/sup> October and can be purchased on ParentPay, costing \u00a35. We would, however, be grateful for any additional donations on the night to help with the financial costs of putting on what will be an amazing production. We hope that you will be able to join us and thank you in advance for your support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Poppy sale<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Poppies will be on sale after the half-term break. The History Ambassadors will be bringing them round to buy at form time, break and lunchtime so please remind their children to bring cash in for their donation. Parents are also able to donate to the Poppy Appeal online through ParentPay if they wish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PSFA<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dear parents and carers, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can you help? Refreshments lead needed<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As you know, one of the key fundraisers for the PSFA is providing refreshments at school events. Last year, almost \u00a31000 was raised for the School.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We already have a team of volunteers, but really need someone to join the team and take the lead on refreshments for us. All dates are planned a year in advance and you don’t need to attend every event, just ensure we’ve the stock to sell and help the PSFA organise the team for the event. It’s the perfect role for someone who wants to get involved but only occasionally.  Please get it touch if you’d like to know more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also a reminder that we still need volunteers to serve refreshments at the 6th<\/sup> form open evening on 2nd<\/sup> November. To sign up please click here: https:\/\/volunteersignup.org\/9MMDP<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wishing you all a lovely half term,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Joanne Cummins<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PSFA Chair<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Christmas Trees<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although it may feel too early to think about it, Christmas will be here before we know it! The PSFA are once again selling their popular Christmas trees at very competitive prices which have been frozen from last year. Please do consider ordering your tree from us to help raise money for good causes around the school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The link for the order form is here: www.pta-events.co.uk\/darrickwoodschoolpsfa\/index.cfm?event=event&eventId=68931<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

or else please use the QR code on the information leaflet below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Orders will close on Friday 24th<\/sup> November and all trees will be available for collection between 2-3.30pm on Sunday 3rd<\/sup> December.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thank you for your support.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The Roebucks Academy 38 Darrick Wood School 17<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

An early 7-0 lead took us into almost uncharted territory and Roebucks hit back, following a period of intense pressure that stretched our defence to the limits, eventually too far and they had evened the scores. Following a slick move from Roebucks\u2019 backs who sliced through our defence far more easily than they should have done, trailing 14-7 just a couple of minutes after holding a lead. Another try each and going into half time a score of 19-12 meant we were still very much in the game. The second half was a lot less close however and the final score ended up as 38-17. We had  we\u2019d given a great showing, perhaps undone a little by the size differential, and exhausted by the amount of tackling of huge front row forwards that had dominated the second half.  We go into the half term break looking forward to the hope of more matches after half term, building towards a show down with Wilmington at the start of December.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reminders<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please remember that we set high standards in all that we do and that includes uniform. If your child does not have the required item, please ensure they have a note in their planner and we will then liaise with you to agree an appropriate time for this to be rectified. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The government has issued the following regarding mobile phones in schools:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mobile phone use to be banned in schools in England  – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We already have a complete ban at Darrick Wood School and use the phrase, “off and away all day”. Any student seen or heard with a mobile phone or related item (e.g. smart watch, ear pods) will have these items confiscated. If this is the first time in a term this has happened, they will be able to collect them from Main Reception after a meeting with the duty Assistant Head Teacher at 3.25pm. If this happens again that term then we will require parents to pick up the confiscated item.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date<\/strong><\/td>Event<\/strong><\/td>Notes<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Monday, 16th October to Friday, 27th October inclusive<\/td>HALF TERM BREAK<\/td>\ufeff<\/td><\/tr>
Thursday, 2nd November<\/td>Sixth Form Open Evening<\/td>Speeches in the Main Hall at 7pm and 8pm<\/td><\/tr>
Tuesday, 14th November, Wednesday, 15th November and Thursday, 16th November<\/td>School Production: Wizard of Oz<\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Monday, 20th November for two weeks<\/td>Year 11 mock examinations<\/td> <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Autumn term – reflections on the term so far We started this year with assemblies that emphasised the special community that exists in a school and our school in particular. We encouraged students to support each other to live by our values of Respect, Responsibility and Honesty. There have been so many examples of this so far this year, from charity fund raising (e.g. Jeans for Genes Day), to the Year 7 team building days, our fantastic Open Evening guides…<\/p>\n

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