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ISSUE: 9th December 2024

HEADTEACHER'S KEY MESSAGES 

I simply cannot believe as I write this that we have less than 2 weeks left of this term and what a term it has been!

Last week we hosted the Celebration of Achievement event for the class of 2024. What a night it was! The students behaved impeccably and the performance by a visiting Spoken Word poet was received with generous applause. Mr Callaghan led the event incredibly well and the appearance of the year group's Head of Year, Ms Williams,  returning especially for the evening from maternity leave, lifted everybody’s spirits. 

Whilst this time of the year is filled with joy for many of us, there are others in our school community and beyond who find this time of the year difficult for numerous reasons. We are supporting vulnerable students through the Giving Tree and it has been heart-warming to see so many students bringing in gifts for young people less fortunate than themselves. We shall also be fundraising on the last day of term through our non-uniform day with half the funds raised going to Mr Charles Marathon fundraising for Cancer Research and the rest will be shared with a local charity decided upon by the Student Council.

You will see the many amazing opportunities students have had access to during the past two weeks below with more taking place before the end of term, including the rewards trip for the winners of the 'Get Into the Green' competition led by Mr Josephs.

As always, it is important that high standards of behaviour, punctuality and attendance are maintained right up until the last day of term on December the 20th. I shall be sending a separate letter tp parents and carers outlining the end of term plans clearly. A reminder that January 6th is a Staff Inset Day therefore, students will return to school on January 7th.

Thank you as ever for your continued support. I hope to see some of you at this week’s Crafternoon tea tomorrow from 2-3pm. Please contact aheiser@deptfordgreen.co.uk if you would like to attend.

Best wishes,

Emma Thurston                                

 

KIDS OUT 'GIVING TREE' INTIATIVE

This Christmas at Deptford Green, we are supporting The Kids Out ‘Giving Tree’ Initiative, which encourages those more fortunate to buy a toy for a disadvantaged child, who may otherwise receive very little – or in some cases – nothing at all at Christmas. The DG Giving Tree (situated in Student Services) is decorated with 50 tags which include the names of children in refuge and the gift that they would love to receive from Father Christmas. If your family would like to support this project, your child can come to Student Services and identify a tag and reserve it. They will need to note the present requested. Please then buy the gift from a shop, wrap & label it and bring to school.

The deadline is Friday 13th December. Alternatively, you can visit the Kids Out gift shop and choose a gift for another child in need and buy it directly where it will then be delivered alongside other gifts for children in refuge at Christmas. Click HERE if you want to do so.

Thank you for your kind support.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY: 

  • TUESDAY 10th DECEMBER - Crafternoon Tea with Ms Thurston 2pm in the library (see below)
  • WEDNESDAY 11th DECEMBER - Y11 Parents Evening 4 -7pm
  • Y9 EY Employability Trip 9.30-12.40 with Ms Nembhard
  • THURSDAY 12th DECEMBER - Y7 Docklands Museum Trip with Ms Daswani
  • Y10 Envision Business Mentoring P6 onwards with Ms Nembhard
  • Y8 Cockpit Arts Art Group
  • Y10 & Y11 Get Into The Green Rewards Trip to Winter Wonderland 11-3pm
  • FRIDAY 13th DECEMBER - Y7-Y11 Flu Vaccinations
  • GCSE Music Recording Day
  • MONDAY 16th DECEMBER - Y7 - Y9 Get Into The Green Rewards Trip to Cinema
  • TUESDAY 17th DECEMBER - Christmas Showcase (see below)
  • WEDNESDAY 18th DECEMBER  - Just Dance Competition
  • THURSDAY 19th DECEMBER - Staff Panto
  • FRIDAY 20TH DECEMBER - Last day of Autumn Term - 1/2 Day only. Christmas Break begins
  • MONDAY 6TH JANUARY 2025 - INSET DAY - STAFF ONLY
  • TUESDAY 7TH JANUARY - Spring Term begins. Parents will be sent details by Ms Thurston shortly

DG X FEED

Click HERE to see our AMAZING X account that truly gives you a broad perspective of things going on all across our school!

Thank you Ms Heiser

If you don't have an X account, you may need to sign up to see our latest tweets!

We are now also on Bluesky, the new (old) Twitter, originally developed by Twitter’s Jack Dorsey.  33-year-Bluesky’s CEO is the very inspirational Jay Graber (33 year old female). If you are interested, here is an article about Bluesky’s growing popularity - Click HERE 

Our handle is @deptfordgreen.bsky.social - click HERE

 

WHAT'S COMING UP?

To book your place email: aheiser@deptfordgreen.co.uk

We are thrilled to announce that tickets are available to purchase for the DG 2024 Christmas Showcase: 'To Thine Own Self Be True'.

Doors open at 5.45pm with festive food from our amazing Food Tech students and Mr Djordjevic and refreshments on sale (hosted by Friends of Deptford Green). This will be followed by music and dance performances plus a special performance of William Shakespeare's Hamlet! The show itself starts at 6.15pm. Tickets are £2 (£1 concessions & students). 

GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! 

PRE-LOVED UNIFORM SALE

MONDAY 16TH DECEMBER 9.30-10.30

Friends of Deptford Green will kindly be hosting this event. 

We wanted to give you the opportunity to buy some of the coats particularly that have been donated and have accumulated in Lost & Found, so that when the cold really starts kicking in, you may find a coat so that your children are warm on their journeys to and from school.

PLEASE remember that DG is a CASHLESS SCHOOL, and it would be helpful if you plan on buying a coat or several items,  you bring a bag for life with you to carry it home in.  Also, a reminder that we only have what we are given so we don't have everything in stock - I say this so you won't be disappointed if you turn up to find we don't have what will fit your child. We do have LOADS of shirts and trousers.  Other items are limited size-wise.

Come to the Student Services entrance on Edward Street.  We look forward to seeing you there.  Thank you.

GET INTO THE GREEN REWARDS TRIPS

Winter Wonderland - Y10 & Y11 - Thursday 12/12/24 11-3pm

Cinema Trip - Y7-Y9 - Monday 16/12/24

CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH WEEK 2025

3 - 9 February 2025

In 2025, the week’s focus will be KNOW YOURSELF GROW YOURSELF. We want to equip and empower children, young people, and the adults who surround them to embrace self-awareness and explore what it means to them.

Each year, Place2Be experts create fun and engaging resources for families, parents and carers to take part in Children's Mental Health Week. This year we're partnering with Here4You, supported by The Walt Disney Company and the Inside Out 2 characters to explore our theme Know Yourself, Grow Yourself.

 

Students in an English lesson

WHAT'S BEEN HAPPENING AT SCHOOL?

HOT OFF THE PRESS!

We had a WONDERFUL event for our Class of 2024! It was so lovely to see them all and catch up with a cohort who are very much missed.

Well done to everyone involved - you made us all so proud!  Here are a few photos of some of those awarded with prizes, with the wonderful Ms Williams...

 

Y10 Computer Science Trip to ADA College

On Friday 6th December, our Y10 Computer Science students attended an interactive trip to ADA College. This visit was designed to help students explore the world of technology and develop a deeper understanding of the various career opportunities available in the tech industry.

During the visit, students participated in hands-on activities, workshops, and discussions, all aimed at raising awareness of post-16 options in the technology sector. They learnt about the diverse range of career pathways available, from software development to cybersecurity and beyond.

This trip was an excellent opportunity for students to gain valuable insights into the growing field of technology, helping them make informed decisions about their future academic and career choices.  We  hope this enriching experience for our students will spark their interest in exploring further studies and careers in tech.

Here is a selection of the feedback from the students about their experience of the trip:

Hauwa: “I learnt that there aren’t enough females in the computer science related fields”

Habib: “I learnt that there are many pathways into tech and you don’t have to be good at coding”

Sola: “ I learnt that there are three sections in the tech career pathway; Innovative, Creative and Pioneer.”

Yaquub: “It opened our eyes to the opportunities in the college”

Vlad: “I learnt that are many pathways at ADA and I want to go there for Sixth Form”

Yusuuf: “One thing I learnt is about the T-levels and how they are equivalent to multiple A-levels”

Bailey: “I learnt about the different options in Computer Science and how to get a job in the Tech industries”

Kevin: “I learnt about the different grades you need to get into the college”

Thanks Mr Akanbi and to all the students for taking the time to feedback.

DT NEWS

Y8 DT TOTE BAGS - THE FINISHED PRODUCT AS PROMISED!

The first rotation in DT is now complete and so are the tote bag Y8's have been working on. Once students finished applying their embroidery stitches, they sewed up the seam allowances on their bags and attached the straps.

Thank you Ms Edy for the update!

Y7 have finished making their animal snappers! These have been inspired by nature and they use mechanisms to create the movement. A range of hand tools were used plus the workshop machines.

Photograph features Alexander, Jacob, Candyce, Daisy, Callie, Albina, Louis and Alea. Well done Y7!

Some excellent work from Leni (top) and Adam (bottom)

 

On our Y9 Discovery Days (Tuesdays) DT students have been designing and making lights using acrylic plastic, recycled oak, USB leads and LED modules. They have also used 3D printing for the shades. Only 2 Y9's were brave enough to be in the photo, Albert and Meta. Well done you two but also well done to everyone working hard and producing excellent pieces of work.

 

Thank you Mr Curran.

Y7 FOOTBALL NEWS

Emily writes:

Our match against Hatcham ended with an amazing 2-0 victory to us. This result moves us to the next round of the cup! The goals were scored by Valerie -Joy and Elspeth our outstanding wingers. The player voted Player of the Match by  Hatcham was Anastasia and our Deptford Green player of the match was our great goal keeper Ruthie who saved so many amazing shots!

Ms Stanghon said; 'The year 7 girls remain unbeaten after beating Hatcham 2-0. They were all outstanding!'  Well done girls.

Y11 MFL 'CAREERS IN LANGUAGES TRIP' TO ST DUNSTAN'S COLLEGE

Ms Calvert said: Students were a credit to the school - behaved fantastically and really engaged in exploring the different higher education and career options associated with languages (and with getting the free stuff!). Chelsea, Sky and other students  won prizes too! We've been invited back by their Headteacher for some French and Spanish A Level Taster sessions they are putting on especially for Deptford Green!

Thanks Ms Calvert

Big thanks also to Mr Lambert and Hajar (MFL PGCE Student) for giving up their evening to make it happen!

CAREERS NEWS FROM MS NEMBHARD

COLLEGE & SIXTH FORM APPLICATIONS

Notes for your diary:

Applications for Charter North Dulwich and Charter East Dulwich sixth forms are open, and the deadline is the 20th of December.

Mulberry UTC is inviting Deptford Green students in Y9, Y10 and Y11 to their open evening on Thursday, 16th January 2025 from 4:30pm-6:30pm.

UTCs are schools you can enrol at to start in Y10 or Y12 and work with industry partners to ensure employer-led learning.

Mulberry UTC in East London offers Creative and Digital Media, Performing and Production Arts, Business and Health Sciences, we look forward to sharing opportunities with students in your school.

To attend the open evening, you need to register first - click HERE or use the QR code on the flyer.

INVITATION TO ADA CAREERS IN TECH WEBINAR:

ADA, The National College for Digital Skills, invites students and their families to a webinar on January 22nd 2025 from 6:00 PM to 6:45 PM.

This session is designed to provide young people and their parents and carers with valuable insights into the various career opportunities within the tech sector.

Webinar Content:

Getting into tech doesn’t have to mean learning how to code. In this session, we will explore the wide range of tech, digital, and data roles, and examine key skills for success in tech careers, such as creativity, curiosity, collaboration, and problem-solving. In fact, 90% of the tech workforce does not have a computer science or IT-related degree, so what are the other routes into tech?

We will also look at the trends in tech and how they will influence the jobs of the future.

To register for the webinar, please click the link below:

Register Now on Eventbrite

We hope you can join us for this event and find it informative.

Thanks Ms Nembhard

CONGRATULATIONS TO MS DASWANI

 

 

FAMILY HUBS

Did you know Lewisham have family hubs, and one is very near the school?

Lewisham Family Hubs are a place you can visit should you want advice, support or engage with services they offer.

The Hubs will provide space to access support from professionals such as early years practitioners, health visitors, midwives, speech and language therapists and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) advisors.  They also welcome people from the community to set up their own groups or activities within Family Hub buildings.

An example of some of their services are:

  • Support for parents with managing finances and getting back into work or training
  • Youth activities for young people aged 11 to 19
  • Help with baby and child development
  • A range of child and family health activities including dental advice and emotional wellbeing.

We have a family hub close by at Clyde Nursery building, Alverton Street, SE8 5NH

Open Monday to Friday 9am-5pm

Get in touch on 020 8314 9545 or email: Family.Hubs@Lewisham.gov.uk

Please click HERE for further information.

 

FROM CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE'S SERVICES (Lewisham)

We are in the midst of the national White Ribbon 16 Days campaign, an international campaign for the elimination of gender-based violence. Lewisham is running a comprehensive campaign to raise awareness of violence against women and girls (VAWG) in the borough, signposting residents to the help available and to educate residents and partners about different strands of VAWG and types of domestic abuse. We’ve published information about the events  happening and sources of support. Click HERE to find out more.