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Friday 5th March 2010 The Right to Learn
The Right to be Respected
The Right to be Safe
View from the Bridge Dear Parents and Friends of Downside Global Rockers
This Saturday our Key Stage 2 students will be performing the largest, most ambitious Global Rock production the school has ever put on. Over 85 students make up this years team who have not only been involved in the dance but have been key in creating the set and costumes. The performance theme is The Elves and the Shoemaker and is closely linked to our Kusasa Project. The performance has been driven by a team of hardworking staff whom have been supported by students, parents and members of the local community. We wish the team good luck for tomorrow and give our thanks to all who have worked hard and supported the event to give the students involved an amazing experience and opportunity. Key Stage 2 SATS
Many thanks to all Year 6 parents who have attended the Key Stage 2 SATS Information Evenings and the SATS Mentoring Day at the Kitbridge Campus. The SATS Mentoring Day at the Furrlongs Campus will take place on Tuesday 9th March. If you have not yet made an appointment and would like one please contact our Key Stage Assistants. Budding Journalists
Our Key Stage 3 DKC Magazine team have spent a day at the County Press to see ―A day in the life‘ of a journalist. Please take a look at the work they have been doing on the Learning Platform. Headteacher’s Awards
Mr Shaw has awarded Chloe South for her brilliant Winter Story which is being uploaded to the learning platform for everyone to enjoy! Well done Chloe. Why did the students cross the road? A huge welcome to Miss Brown our new crossing lady outside Kitbridge Campus on Forest Road. Miss Brown will be at the crossing every day 8.15 – 9am and 3.05 – 3.40pm.
School Awards House System Results of house points across both campuses, for this week are: Alum 1466, Thorness 1369, Colwell 1282 and Totland 1210. Therefore, Alum and Thorness houses have priority in the first sittings in the respective campus canteens next week. Our running total for this term so far is getting very close! - Colwell 6298, Alum 6295, Thorness 5375 and Totland 5128. Attendance Our school target for attendance is 96%. This week‘s winning class is 6MW with a brilliant 99.2%, closely followed by 7RW with 99.1%! Congratulations go to Mrs Wick‘s class who win a mufti day on a day of their choice next week. Our whole school attendance last week was 95.1%. Students of the Week This week‘s students of the week are; from the Furrlongs Campus Ethan Frampton for his help and support with Global Rock. Well done! Mrs J Boyd Deputy Headteacher EXTENDED SCHOOL NEWS NEW AFTER SCHOOL CLUB ON FURRLONGS CAMPUS! ENCAUSTIC ART starts on THURSDAY 4TH MARCH 3.05 – 4.30pm £2 Per session (everything provided) Come along and make beautiful wax pictures. GARDENING CLUB: Our popular Gardening Club will be starting again in Quest now that the evenings are getting lighter (and hopefully the weather getting warmer). If anyone has unwanted packets of seeds, or gardening equipment, would they please bring it into school, on either Campus. Thank you. BREAKFAST CLUB: Breakfast Club on our Furrlongs Campus where you can try out the Wii Fit after having your healthy breakfast. Still great value at just £1.25 each morning. See Mrs Way or Mrs Aldous for a registration form.
Brekkie at the Izzy! Isobel Centre open Monday – Friday 7am – 9am for hot food.
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Also open Saturdays 9am – 6pm for food, widescreen TV and wireless Internet.
SCHOOL CAR PARKS Please could you NOT use the School car parks for dropping off and picking up your children. These areas are in constant use by staff and are very busy and hazardous at all times of the day. Thank you.
Mrs Ward’s House Challenge Congratulations to all the winners of the February competitions; Valentines – Callum McFarlane, Nikita Buxton, Lara Smith and Kirsty Appel. Chinese New Year – Amy Walker-Pobjoy, Jack Davies and Jack Isaacs. All the entries received by Mrs Ward were given 50 house points. Mad March Competition – Please get your entries to Mrs Ward by 22nd March. 1. there is a saying ―mad as a March hare‖ – what does it mean? – 100 house points 2. what is the difference between a hare and a rabbit? – 100 house points 3. find out about other ‗similar‘ animals and their differences – 200 house points 4. 300 house points for the best decorated Easter egg 5. why does the Easter rabbit carry eggs? – 100 house points Good Luck!
BAKED BEANS AND CUSTARD Kid‘s Theatre Show, Baked Beans & Custard by Chris Harris on Saturday 6th Mar at 3pm in the Anthony Minghella Theatre at the Quay Arts Centre in Newport. This hour-long show is aimed at 5 to 10 year olds. Simply staged it contains magic, mime, music and participation, sure to be a hit with children of all ages and perfect to keep them entertained on a rainy day. Tickets cost £6 Bookings: Box Office 01983 822490
Let’s Dance 4 Life To celebrate the national Lets Dance Change 4 Life, Sandown and Carisbrooke School Sport Partnerships, Carisbrooke Central Cluster Extended Schools, and IW Heath Promotions are providing a fiesta of dance for the young people and families on the island. For children aged between 5-8 years old they will have the opportunity to try Cheer Dance, Magic Movers and Hip Hop dance. For young people aged 9-13 they have the opportunity to try Cheer Dance, Salsa dancing and Hip Hop. Parents and Carers are encouraged to stay and take part!!!! When: Where: Time:
Saturday 6th March 2010 Medina Leisure Centre, Newport 5-8 year olds 10.00am—12.00pm 9-13 year olds 1.00pm-3.00pm FREE! Parents and Carers are encouraged to stay and take part!!!!
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All the activities are lead by qualified CRB checked instructors. Spaces are limited, booking is advised on 814289.
Mrs Skene‘s Maths Challenge – Two Primes make One Square
Try with the squares of the numbers between 4 and 20. Did you find any square numbers which cannot be made by adding two prime numbers together? Don‘t forget to bring in your answers for more house points! Chair of Governors Mary Craven is our Chair of Governors and she can be contacted by parents or staff On 825819 or email marymcraven@googlemail.com
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Year 6 SATs Timetable 2010 Normal school times apply; students will be provided with a small snack and a short period of revision time before the tests begin.
Tests are between
Monday 10th May
Tuesday 11th May
10am – 11am
Reading Test 15 minutes reading & 45 minutes answering
Writing Test (Shorter Task) 20 minutes including 5 mins planning time and Spelling Test (10 minutes)
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Writing Test (Longer Task) 45 minutes including up to 10 mins planning
Maths Test A Non calculator 45 minutes
11:15 – 1pm
Wednesday 12th May
Thursday 13th May
Mental Maths Test Math Test B 20 minutes Calculator allowed 45 minutes
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Friday 14th May Science assessment
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Please make sure your child has early nights before the exams and a healthy breakfast on SATs day.
Breakfast club is open 7:45 every morning, only a £1:25 a day.