communication

I am grateful for the little things and our ‘little ones’.

I am grateful to be part of the Darlinghurst Family.

I am grateful to my staff for their everyday commitment and care.

I am grateful for this year and look forward to the year ahead.

During assembly our Head Prefects were joined by our Vice and Senior Prefects to share poems about our teachers. The poems gave thanks and gratitude to the staff and the impact that they have had on their learning and personal growth.

Take a look at the spotlight later in this weeks edition to read the poems.

I know that as adults, we remember the teachers that have touched our lives. I have fond memories of my primary school teachers and secondary teachers too. I remember the fun ones, the ones that went above and beyond and the ones that put up with my incessant chatter!

This week I joined year three in their mindful minute and positive affirmation. I had shared a message during an assembly with a task of chanting the affirmation for the rest of the week. The year group liked it so much, they have continued to say it every day! What a positivity boost!

Last week, we held our art exhibition with work from across the ages. It was a wonderful collection of work across the academy, into secondary, local artists in the community and work linked to careers in care. The work was outstanding across the board and showcased the talent from Tiny Tiddlers to our dear friends at Admiral Court.

Our winners from Leigh Art trail also exhibited their work. Well done for first prize for our Climate change collection.

With celebration and reflection in mind, year six have been practising their leavers assembly. I have heard some of the songs from afar and tried to not peek too much, but I can tell we are in for a treat! Bring your tissues!

The Darlings

This week was the last cheer practice of the year with our fabulous Darlings where they said goodbye to the year 6 children that have helped form this lovely group. Miss Pearce was even initiated as an official ‘Cheer Coach!’

We have seen lots of friendships evolve from this group and they make us proud and make everyone smile when they perform.

This is what our Darlings have to say………

“I love cheer club because it’s not just a club it is like a family and I love my Tuesday lunchtimes! Without Miss Pearce cheer club wouldn’t happen and we are really lucky that she gives up her time for us” – Hetty

“Cheer club is really fun and exciting because you get to express yourself. Miss Pearce is the best cheer coach EVER!”- Ralph

“I love everything about cheer! Especially the friendships I have made and being able to perform at school events, it makes me very proud. I am going to miss being part of it when I leave ” – Lucy

Tiny Tiddlers

This week Tiny Tiddlers took to the park for their end of year party. The field was full of big smiles, bubbles and lots of ice cream. The children and their families had great fun playing in the park whilst munching on snacks and finishing with a melted ice-cream! The children were such a credit to their families and the academy wearing their very own tiny tiddler t-shirts.

Tiny Tiddlers is an amazing group that meet every Thursday morning after the school drop off. Everyone is welcome from tiny babies right up until they start nursery or reception, it’s a time for families and their young children to come together each week in a safe place, where the children can play and both parents and children can build relationships. So, if you have a little one, why don’t you come along in September, the group starts back up on Thursday 11th September, it is £2 a session and runs every Thursday during term time.

We would like to thank every family for their commitment, compassion, kindness, and support over the last year. It really is the families that make the group, and we love Thursday mornings!! As every year progresses, it becomes bittersweet as we lose some of our Tiny Tiddlers as they become either Tiddlers, a starfish, or a jellyfish but we get to see them every day within the rockpool. To all our tiny tiddlers who are moving onto nursery or school. We wish you the best of luck and we know you will be amazing, brave and real characters in your new classes.

Miss Wise and Miss Nixon

PTA

Shaping the Future

Communication

From September, we will no longer be using SchoolPing and all communication will be via the My Child at School app. Here you will receive all notifications – Keeping in Touch, first aid, curriculum overview; including homework. You will also be able to book extra-curricular clubs, parents evening, update personal details, parental consents and view your child’s attendance.

We would encourage all parents to ensure that you can log in to the app ahead of us breaking up for the summer holiday. Please take this time to ensure that all details are correct and up to date (including email addresses, telephone numbers, point of contact).

MCAS Parent Guide July 2023

Please email generalenquiries@darlinghurstacademy.org.uk should you have any questions

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