DATES FOR YOUR DIARY: 

• TUESDAY 7th January - Spring Term begins - Normal school day & times
• Y9 DT Trip to the Science Museum with Mr Curran
• Y11 One-to-one Careers Guidance (all day Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday)
• WEDNESDAY 8th January - Y8 Brilliant Club Launch 1.30pm in Careers Hub with Ms Nembhard
• THURSDAY 9th January - Envision Cohort Meeting 3pm in Careers Hub
• FRIDAY 10th January - Envision Business Mentoring Trip to Bishopsgate with Ms Nembhard from 2.10pm
• TUESDAY 14th January - Discovery Day Trip with Mr Curran
• WEDNESDAY 15th January - First Time Jazz in the Careers Hub 9-10.40am
• THURSDAY 16th January - LSA Masterclass with Ms Nemhard from 3.45 onwards
• FRIDAY 17th January - Girls Robotics Challenge with Ms Nembhard (details will be given in advance)

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.  

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

WHAT'S BEEN HAPPENING AT SCHOOL?

UPDATE ON CHARITY COLLECTIONS

Where has your money/students money gone? 

 

HOT CHOCOLATE FRIDAY

On Friday the 6th December, Ms Thurston treated the 'Turning of the Year Choir' to Hot Chocolate all round! What a fantastic start to the day and what a fantastic group of students involved! Well done everybody.

 

FRIENDS OF DEPTFORD GREEN - WE THANK YOU!

A big thank you to Dr Rudolf Van Koningsveld for always showing up and on this occasion, helping to sell refreshments at the Y11 Parents Evening, charmingly helped by Kioni (Y7) and her little sister!

Also thank you to Nannette who has kindly volunteered to be in charge of Pre-loved uniform and who helped out last Friday (and has done so on several occasions previously). Watch out in the New Year for our upcoming Online shop where you should be able to buy our Pre-loved uniform online and collect from reception.

Finally, thank you to all the wonderful parents who stepped up and helped sell refreshments at the Christmas Showcase last Tuesday.  Sadly, I meant to get a photo of you all together to put here but it was so successful and BUSY (there were queues!), that I didn't manage it (watch out next time) but you are wonderful and we couldn't do this without you! Alongside our parents, our Food Tech students made some amazing finger foods to sell on the night, and it really was tasty food!

One parent said that at their other child's school, "they don't do anything like this and that it's fantastic to be able to get refreshments at events - it's made it a real night out for us!" so well done FODG!

Thank you to Ana, Nancy, Jo, Manon, Morgan and Paula and our Food Tech students and Mr Djordjevic. We look forward to developing the group even further in the New Year and holding more activities.

Y7 HISTORY TRIP TO THE BRITISH MUSEUM

On Thursday 12^th December, Mr Woodgate took some Y7's to the British Museum to see the Roman Empire Exhibition. They also visited the Sutton Hoo burial collection which was very exciting because they have been studying the Anglo – Saxons in class. They particularly enjoyed the 1600 year old sword and helmet!

Thank you Mr Woodgate! This looks like a wonderful trip and these Y7's are having such a great start to their DG career! (Will keep Mr Sinclair happy!) Well done everybody.

DT NEWS

Y9 Discovery Trip to the Science Museum

Kai bought a Newton’s Cradle from the museum shop; he learnt about Newton’s second and third law! Oli was fascinated by a Rolls Royce Merlin Engine. 

Sylvia and Katie learnt about welding and used an interactive welding trainer. Florinel learnt about immunisation and vaccines. Lots of excellent learning by our wonderful students!

On the right, Elliot, Ilia, Marjan and Dominic with a scale model of a lunar module.

Thank you Mr Curran.

CAREERS NEWS FROM MS NEMBHARD

Y9 READY TO TAKE ON THE BUSINESS WORLD WITH KINDNESS & TOGETHERNESS!

Y9 students visited EY in Canary Wharf to explore different careers, particularly in Business and Finance, and develop their key skills and had enormous fun in the process!

Students were introduced to different roles and had the opportunity to network with professionals from the consultancy firm before taking part in a fast-paced, hands-on business challenge and team-building activity. Well done Y9's!

Here are some of their comments:

“The EY trip was a wonderful experience. I really enjoyed doing some new work and learning new skills and the staff we met were all so sweet and kind. I liked learning about their job and experience and the Origami business game we played. I would definitely do it again!”

“ I really enjoyed developing my teamwork and confidence and loved the Origami Challenge and found it so fun. I am proud of our togetherness when we were doing it and I would definitely go again!”

“During the EY Trip, I was able to try new experiences and use techniques and skills like togetherness, teamwork, leadership and communication to achieve our goals and have fun.”

“It was such a fun experience. I enjoyed the teamwork, talking to the people there and 100% do it again ??”

“The EY Foundation visit was so fun. I loved everything about it: the teamwork, introducing myself to the volunteers and the view from the 20^th floor is so nice and the people are so kind. Definitely would come back!”

The volunteers remarked how much fun they had themselves and what a brilliant group our Y9 students have been and commended them for their fantastic communication skills and creative negotiation techniques… a team even burst into song to secure a deal at the best price!

We are immensely proud of every single student who attended the visit and look forward to another visit in the future.

Y10 WORK EXPERIENCE

Forms for Work Experience should be returned by February Half-Term. Well done to those students who have already contacted employers and applied. Keep up the good work!

If the agreement has been done through email, please copy in Ms Nembhard or forward the agreement email to cnembhard@deptfordgreen.co.uk

The work experience programme at The National Army Museum will give you the chance to observe and assist with a variety of activities and exclusive ‘behind the scenes’ tasks. Students will gain an insight into the museum and heritage industry and meet with a variety of museum staff including Archivists, Conservators, Curators, Front of House & Visitor Experience staff.

If you are interested in pursuing a career within the Museums & Heritage sector, please apply by sending a copy of your CV or a Cover Letter to learning@nam.ac.uk  and copy in cnembhard@deptfordgreen.co.uk  

See Ms Nembhard if your CV or cover letter needs to be checked first and ensure your email address is a professional one.

See other work experience opportunities available here:

Work Experience at the Royal Observatory Greenwich | Royal Museums Greenwich

Work experience - Horniman Museum and Gardens

SATURDAY CLUBS:  HAVE FUN, MAKE FRIENDS, GET CREATIVE, GO BEYOND CLASSROOM LEARNING ... ALL FOR FREE!

We are delighted to share this invitation from our friends at London Screen Academy to join their Film & Screen Saturday Club.

It is a fantastic opportunity to learn about all aspects of film making, from scriptwriting to costume design, budgeting and camera operating and more.

Young people will create their own film, have fun and make new friends and it is also an excellent way to prepare for their work experience and post-16 options.

See more information and applications - click HERE 

Saturday Clubs are free and support might be available for transport cost. London Screen Academy is looking forward to seeing lots of enthusiastic and creative storytellers joining the club.

Do not hesitate to contact Ms Nembhard at cnembhard@deptfordgreen.co.uk if you have any questions or would like support with Saturday Club applications.

Other Saturday Clubs are available such as THE SOCIETY & CHANGE SATURDAY CLUB at The National Army Museum, PERFECT for students interested in Arts, History, Politics, Citizenship and Sociology. Again, young people will learn new skills, build up their confidence and meet new people.

The theme for this club is to consider how art, culture and memory shape attitudes towards war and conflict. 

Young people will also have the opportunity to create their own artistic responses that will be displayed as part of the Summer Show in Somerset House. How amazing!

You can apply here National Army Museum - National Saturday Club and they would love to see Deptford Green students taking part as well as some Y10 applying for work experience!

You can search other Saturday Clubs here Join a Saturday Club - National Saturday Club , for example at the National Maritime Museum Saturday Art Club | Royal Museums Greenwich

WE NEED YOU!

Our enrichment timetable is missing a #LEGO Club and we want to start one very soon.

If you are planning a clear out and your house is overflowing with Lego and you don't want to step on another brick, get in touch with Ms Nembhard. Email: cnembhard@deptfordgreen.co.uk

All donations of bricks, figures and plates in good condition welcome. Thank you!

Thank you Ms Nembhard for all your excellent and informative contributions to our newsletter.

 

OPPORTUNITY FOR OUR ALUMNI OR OLDER SIBLINGS, FAMILY AND FRIENDS

Looking for training/employment and resident in Bromley?

London South East Colleges would like to share some information of our different Sector-based Work Academy Programme or SWAPs, such as, NHS, Health and Care, Digital Skills and Civil Service Sectors and Teaching Assistant.

The next SWAP is the Teaching Assistant SWAP, starting on 20th January 2025.

The programme is specifically designed to support those who want to work with young people with special educational needs.

Key Information: 

TRAINING START DATE: 20/01/2025

TIMES: 9.30am – 16.30pm

DURATION : 5 weeks

ADDRESS: Orpington Campus, The Walnuts, Orpington, Kent, BR6 0TE

ELIGIBILITY: 19+, Bromley Residents (Fully Funded)

Additionally, we have GUARANTEED INTERVIEW DATES on the 27th and 28th of February 2025, and a SCHOOL VISIT scheduled for the 14th of February 2025.

The enrolment dates are 15th and 16th of January 2025, with enrolment taking place between 10:00 am and 13:00 pm at the Orpington Campus, The Walnuts, Orpington, Kent, BR6 0TE.

As part of the enrolment process for the programme, please ensure that you bring one of the following forms of identification:

• Passport
• Driving License
• Birth Certificate
• Biometric Residence Permit (BRP)
• Bank Statement

If you are not UK resident, you will need to provide your share code, passport, and any IDs, proving that you are eligible to study and work in the UK.
If you need any further information about our SWAP, please contact us at: goodworkbromley@lsec.ac.uk or call us on 020 3954 4699.

A MESSAGE FROM PLACE2BE

TO OUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY...

Dear Staff, Parents and Students,

Let's acknowledge what a busy and seemingly long term it has been.

Slowing down can be hard when we have spent so long being occupied and busy. Slowing down can bring unwelcome thoughts and feeling states that we do not notice when we are busy and distracted.

There is always support available:

Place2Be Suggested Support Sites click HERE

Big or small, the challenges children face can feel overwhelming to them - and to us as parents, too. The good news is, with the right tools and support, children can learn to cope, bounce forward, and thrive.

This month’s Parenting Smart update is packed with practical advice to teach children to cope in healthy ways, whether it’s helping with a meltdown over homework or supporting a child through something much bigger.Click HERE to learn more about helping children handle life's ups and downs... 

We hope these resources will be helpful in supporting you and your children’s mental health. We wish you all a good Christmas break and a Happy New Year! See you in January 2025.

Best wishes, Alison and Lilly: Place2Be School Project Managers

Alison & Lilly - we thank you for all you do for our students, parents and staff, especially when they are going through difficult and challenging times and you are there supporting us all.  Thank you! You are amazing.

CHECK OUT WHAT YOUR CHILDREN ARE EATING AT SCHOOL!

 

 

Dear Parents/Carers,

As we finish the Autumn term, I want to say a HUGE well done to the school community. The whole school attendance is 93.5%, this is above the national average for attendance which is currently 92.4%.

It is important that we continue to work together to build on this good work and encourage your children to attend school as much as possible. THERE IS A STRONG, PROVEN LINK BETWEEN SCHOOL ATTENDANCE AND POSITIVE LIFE OUTCOMES.

I want to remind parents that you need to contact the school for each day of absence, e.g. if your child is unwell for 3 days, you should contact the school each day.

A reminder that school returns on Tuesday 7^th January 2025.

I want to wish you all a lovely break and a happy new year!

Best wishes,

Jack Bannon: Deputy Designated Safeguarding and Attendance Officer

Email: Jbannon@DeptfordGreen.co.uk 0208 691 3236 ext 116

WINTER FOOD & FUN

 

MESSAGE FROM KOOTH MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

Dear Parents/Carers,

With the winter break fast approaching, at Kooth Digital Health we appreciate there will be some young people who may struggle during the holidays without the access to the daily pastoral support, trusted adults and friends that the school community provides. Equally, seasonal illness and the closure of many services at this time of year can lead to extended wait times across both adult and young people's NHS and community services.

WE ARE STILL HERE!

For this reason I thought it may be worth highlighting to students and the school's parent body that our services remain open for them to access at any time over the winter period.

Click HERE to see a video about access to their services

Kooth Digital Health offers free and anonymous therapeutic mental health and wellbeing support to young people in South East London aged between 10-25. Funded and endorsed by the NHS, our services remain available over the winter period, offering ‘on the day’ wellbeing support from the comfort of your own home, via any web-enabled device via the following website-  www.kooth.com 

Kooth offers free access to online text-based practitioner chats, self help tools and activities, journal spaces and advice from our non-judgemental, safe and moderated peer:peer communities. 

With no threshold, waiting list or referral process,young people in Lewisham can access support for ANY issues they may be experiencing. These may include; body image, self-esteem, loneliness, bereavement, academic pressures, stress, anxiety, friendships, sexuality, life changes etc.

The registration process is quick, anonymous and safe, simply by registering at www.kooth.com using non-identifiable information.

Kooth delivers 1000’s of online wellbeing sessions each year in Local Authorities across the UK.  As 50% of referrals to CAMHS are unfortunately deemed inappropriate to their criteria, Kooth gives schools, professionals and families an alternative way of ensuring children and young people can access free support when they need it, in a way that they find comfortable to access, via any web-enabled device. 

If you have any questions regarding the service, please contact our safeguarding team or Kooth directly, simply email parents@kooth.com. A selection of Parent/Carer resources can be accessed clicking HERE

Here is the latest Midi Music Newsletter.  If you have children/family members that are into music in a bit way, this amazing local organisation is a wonderful resource for them.  Get in touch!  Click HERE 

HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE!