A welcome back to the whole DG community after the two-week break!
Last week the students settled incredibly well. The Y11 students have approached their PPE’s with real commitment and tenacity, which is wonderful to see.
We welcomed a new School Improvement Partner to the school on Wednesday and I took him on a tour of the school. We went to every single lesson that was running and he was really impressed, as was I, to see every student, without fail, fully engrossed in their learning. We observed so many different, exciting and engaging activities in classrooms and students impressed him with how polite, warm and welcoming they were. I am one super proud Headteacher!
Huge shout out to the Y7 Girls football team, coached by Ms Stanghon, who stormed to victory, winning 4-1 against Bacons College. Great work ladies!
As we enter Anti-Bullying week with Odd Socks Day on Tuesday, today we also took time to remember those that gave their lives to enable us and many other generations to live ours free from conflict by observing a minutes' silence on Monday 11th at 11am. Students were thoughtful and respectful and took the time to reflect on this important event.
Mr Charles will be running the London Marathon, that most amazing event for Cancer Research next year, and we shall be hosting a series of events across the year to support with the fundraising. This is certainly no mean feat! I ran the London Marathon myself 10 years ago and whilst it was a huge challenge, it was by far one of my biggest achievements ever, and I am sure many of our students will be there on the day to support and cheer Mr Charles on.
As ever we continue to provide a diverse range of opportunities within the arts with a Matilda the Musical visit alongside trips to the Taylor Wessing Portrait Prize at The National Portrait Gallery and a trip to the V&A textiles exhibition being offered this week alone!
A date for your diaries: I shall be hosting a 'Crafternoon Tea' at 2pm on Tuesday 10th December. Come and join us in creating and making some lovely festive decorations whilst we have an informal chat together. If you would like to attend, please contact Ms Heiser: email aheiser@deptfordgreen.co.uk
Have a wonderful week ahead everyone.
Emma Thurston
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY:
MONDAY 11th November - Remembrance Day
Y11 PPE's continue
Anti-Bullying Week Begins
TUESDAY 12th November - Odd Socks Day
WEDNESDAY 13th November - Y10 Ad Unlocked Careers Visit
Matilda the Musical Trip with Mr Heelbeck 6pm onwards
THURSDAY 14th November - Y11 Art Exhibition begins
FRIDAY 15th November - Children in Need activities - see below
MONDAY 18th November - Y8 Thameside Barrier/Creekside Visit
Y10 Digital Careers Insight Day (see below in Careers Information)
TUESDAY 19th November - School Council Meeting 12.40 in room 121
WEDNESDAY 20th November - Y10 Sixth Form Science & apply for a Colfe's Scholarship (see below in Careers Information)
THURSDAY 21st November - Open Mic
Sinfonia of Strings with Kate Simpson at Askes 11.20 onwards
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
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WHAT'S COMING UP?
THE ANTI-BULLYING WEEK 2024 CALL TO ACTION
From playgrounds to parliament, our homes to our phones, this Anti-Bullying Week let’s ‘Choose Respect’ and bring an end to bullying which negatively impacts millions of young lives. This year, we’ll empower children and young people to not resort to bullying, even when we disagree and remind adults to lead by example, online and offline. Imagine a world where respect and kindness thrives — it’s not just a dream, it’s in the choices WE make. Join us this Anti-Bullying Week and commit to ‘Choose Respect’. What will you choose? To read more - click HERE
To read more about the Anti-bullying Alliance, click HERE
WEAR YOUR ODD SOCKS & BE PART OF THE CAMPAIGN!
Y10 HISTORY & ART STUDENTS
DATES: FRIDAY 2ND MAY - MONDAY 5TH MAY (Bank Holiday Weekend)
This amazing trip includes visits to the Berlin Olympic Stadium, the Berlin Wall Memorial, bowling in Berlin!, East Side Gallery, the Jewish Museum, Reichstag, Sachsenhausen and the Topography of Terror.
The cost of the trip is £740 with a reduction for Pupil Premium students. The first deposit of £150 is due now and further payments of £100 for each month is due between now and March. If there is concern about the cost, please contact Ms Daswani.
Accommodation: A&O Berlin Mitte Hostel with shared rooms. Full board: Breakfast, lunch and dinner provided included in the price.
Spaces are limited and only students with outstanding behaviour, excellent effort in lessons and brilliant engagement will be considered. Thank you.
We’re creating our first-ever youth-powered content team, and we’d love your students to get involved. Winners will collaborate with social media stars in creating mental wellbeing content. This is a unique opportunity for students to gain valuable skills in video editing, content creation, and leadership—boosting their future college and job prospects.
Students aged 15-18 are invited to answer the question: "How do you overcome negative emotions?" using original artwork, photography, video, or writing.
The deadline is fast approaching, with all entries due by Friday, 15th November. Don’t let your students miss out — you can find further information and where to submit their work by clicking HERE
WHAT'S BEEN HAPPENING AT SCHOOL?
CULTURAL EVENING 2024
On Wednesday 16th October we celebrated our Cultural Evening in style. We had Uche from the class of 2016 who gave a talk along with Ms Ahmed and Louis, class of 2023 who rapped for us! We had some wonderful dancing, music and of course the much anticipated Cultural Catwalk to everyone's excitement! Enjoy some photos of the evening here...
Mr Josephs was so happy he got in there twice!
Thanks to everyone who helped organise this wonderful event and also a big shout out to the FODG parents who helped run the Bar & Refreshments
Y8 DT UPDATE FROM MS EDY
For the textiles rotation in DT, Y8's are designing and making tote bags based on West African and William Morris prints.
Students had to come up with 4 design ideas based on these influences, then choose one on which to base their bag construction. Students first drew their designs on canvas then added embroidery stitches. The bags will be completed in 3 weeks time and we'll show you the results.
Thanks Ms Edy and well done Y8's! We look forward to seeing the completed bags...
And from Mr Curran:
These are some photos of the Y9's (current Y10) who took part in the architecture project 'Big Build' at The Royal Albert Hall in June. These have just been released by Grimshaw Architects.
The project was run by Urban Learners and Grimshaw Architects and involved 8 schools across London. The project took a year to complete. The project involved designing an installation for one of 4 artists, in our case the well-known organist Anna Lapwood.
Well done to everyone involved and thanks Mr Curran!
DEBATE MATE AT WESTMINSTER!
It's back! Our third consecutive year taking part in this fabulous competition. Our students are ready to participate and perhaps beat the best at their game. What is the game?
Debate Mate of course!
We went to the launch party on Wednesday. It was at the Emmanuel Centre next to Parliament Square. Oh yeah! We saw Princess Anne. She drove past with her entourage. ‘Splendid.’
It was fun to see several members of the club from different schools. The showcase debate was entertaining with lots of passive language. The motion was "Students should be able to create/design their own uniform.”
Opposing teams debated this motion with passion and rigour. We were amongst the audience alongside hundreds of students from schools all across London. The floor was invited to ask the debaters key questions. These questions were designed to rebut or expose contradictions in the debater's arguments.
The best question was to be awarded a £50 voucher and guess what? Team DG did it! Anna in Y9 asked the most effective question and won the £50 voucher. What a good start to this term of debating. I have high hopes for Deptford Green this year. Well done Anna. AMAZING!
Anna Y9 our wonderful Debate Mate!
Thanks Mr Ramsay
Y7 GIRL'S FOOTBALL TEAM SHINES!
The Y7 girls were outstanding at the Millwall Under 13 Lewisham tournament last Thursday. They played against all Y8 teams at the competition. They won 1, drew 4 and only lost 1 game. They were achingly close to the final!
The photo below is Ruthie with the Millwall First team goalkeeper Lukas Jensen who played in goal for Millwall the previous night when they beat Leeds 1-0! Thank you Lukas and well done to everyone involved!
Also on Wednesday 6th November, the girls played against Bacons College. Below you will see Beth and Ruthie giving the captain's winning team talk before the match and then the girls carried Anastasia off the pitch at the end because she had scored a hat trick and the final photo is of the team celebrating the 1-4 win against a side who were a very good team and went 1-0 up to start. But our girls didn't let that stand! Well done to Anastasia and all of the team for a fantastic win! Come on DG!
From left to right:
Thanks Ms Stanghon
GREEN CAREERS WEEK @ DG
Thank you to all students, parents and staff who got involved in Green Careers Week.
Congratulations to Artin who was the first student to complete the Green Careers Treasure Hunt.
Artin in Y7, noticed links between what he studies in lesson and future jobs. He commented that “it was really interesting and useful to see how skills like teamwork are useful in different jobs and how people use Maths and Science at work and learn about different qualifications.”
Well done Artin!
We hope Green Careers Week sparked interesting career conversations between young people, and with family at home and with teachers in the classroom and highlighted how relevant our curriculum, GREAT values and LORIC skills are to future professional development, success, rewards and impact.
You can explore the Green Careers Labour Market Information on this link: click HERE
ARE YOU THINKING OF A CAREER WITH...
Do the Green Careers Buzz Quiz and match your strengths to Green Career Options - click HERE
Have Fun! Let us know which career animal you were matched to and the suggestions of Green Careers and skills that could make the most of your strengths. Add your findings to your Xello 'About Me' profile. Add your top skills to the skills section and a suggested job to your Careers Cluster. Prizes will be awarded too for top Xello users!
CAREERS INFORMATION
At Deptford Green, starting in Y10 and continuing in Y11, all students are entitled to an individual careers guidance meeting with an independent, external careers adviser.
Read the Careers meeting information slidesclickHEREso you know what to expect from a careers guidance meeting and how to prepare.
Students in all Year Groups also have access to a digital platform for careers exploration and for recording and reflecting on their skills and experience. Students in Y10 can also use their Xello account to write their CV, in preparation for work experience.
Well done to Y10 students who have signed up to visit McCann Creative agency on Wednesday 13th November Click HERE
Enthusiastic students who show interest and ability throughout the day will be offered work experience at the agency in May which is an incredible opportunity and would mean that they would be the first students with a confirmed placement this year.
OTHER Y10 CAREERS INSIGHTS ACTIVITIES COMING UP:
Y10 are you signing up to prepare for your next steps and add experience to your CV and work experience and Post-16 applications?
MONDAY 18TH NOVEMBER: DIGITAL CAREERS INSIGHT DAY - Work with a creative agency for the day! Click HERE Work on a real commercial brief and compete for a fantastic prize!
WEDNESDAY 20TH NOVEMBER: SIXTH FORM SCIENCE - An afternoon of Science experiments at Colfe’s sixth form. Learn about science at A Levels and applying for a scholarship!
Following on from Green Careers Week, we celebrate alumnae Shnelle.
Shnelle attended Deptford Green School. Whilst at Deptford Green, she attended the basketball club and was selected to attend the residential science summer school at the University of Southampton.
She then attended Prendergast Sixth Form and studied A-Level Geography, Chemistry and Biology.
Shnelle gained a 1st class MEnvSci Environmental Science from the University of Southampton
She is now a consultant at Greengage, specialising in carbon management and advising businesses to become more sustainable and work towards net-zero.
We are so proud of Shnelle! Congratulations on all your success...
A MESSAGE OF THANKS & GREATFULNESS FROM MS TUMKEVICE
Dear DG Community,
I want to say thanks to each of you for your generous donations. Together, we raised £300, which went a long way towards supporting a school in Arusha, Tanzania. With your contributions, I was able to purchase essential supplies: 2 large carpets for the children to sit and play on, 120 exercise books, 100 pencils, 50 erasers, and 50 sharpeners. To support their meals, I also bought 10kg each of sugar, porridge, rice, and beans, 10 litres of cooking oil, a big bag of charcoal, and refilled a gas tank, 2 mattresses to provide a comfortable place for the youngest children to sleep.
This experience has been truly eye-opening. It reminded me of how fortunate we are to have quality education, everyday resources, and healthcare readily available. Your kindness has made a real difference, and the children and staff are incredibly grateful.
Thank you for helping to brighten their days and support their learning.
Ms Tumkevice
IS MUSIC YOUR THING?
FROM MIDI MUSIC: Welcome to our October 2024 newsletter. Thank you! We appreciate you reading about our latest news and events.
Check out our CICAS® member Hillary, who has been featured in Dancing on Road
We have an array of courses, events and seminars for different ages and abilities. Check out our DIY Releasing course led by our Executive Director, Wozzy Brewster OBE FRSA. We are pleased to announce that The Breakout Club is back! Also, grab the last tickets for Music Explosion, you don’t want to miss it! This month we were thrilled to speak with Singer, Songwriter and Activist Amahla for our CICAS® podcast interview. Click HERE to see what courses are available for our students and 16+
INSIGHTS FILM & SCREEN SATURDAY CLUB
The Insights Film& Screen Saturday Club at London College of Communication (LCC) in Elephant and Castle starts Saturday 9th November. The Saturday club is for students aged 13 to 16 years of age and runs over 12 Saturdays (11am to 2pm) between November 2024 and March 2025.
This exciting re-vamped club will focus on the theme Feels Like Home (Third Spaces). Using our professional equipment and studios, you'll take part in fun, hands-on workshops where you will write, shoot, and edit your own short films. By the end of the programme, you will have created a unique portfolio of work while connecting with current LCC students, graduates, and industry experts who have collaborated with brands like Nike, Spotify, and Netflix.
WHAT WE PROVIDE
All materials and equipment are provided, as well as refreshments and snacks at each session. Travel expenses are covered for any gallery or museum day trips.
WHO IS THIS CLUB FOR? Our Saturday?Club is free and open to students in our partner schools who meet our eligibility criteria. Students need to meet one or more of the criteria points below:
Students who have no parent(s) or guardian(s) that have completed a university degree
Students who live in a priority postcode area (using the Index of Multiple Deprivation). You can check this by entering your postcode here: IMD checker (We accept those who are in deciles 1-4)
Students whose families receive benefits for living costs (including Universal Credit, Child Tax Credit, Free School Meals, Housing Benefit, Income Support, Income-based Job Seekers Allowance, and Pupil Premium)
For more information, here is an overview of the club activities and a digital poster. Any further questions, contact Jacqueline Chambers email: j.chambers@arts.ac.uk
POLITE REMINDER FOR SCHOOL LIBRARY BOOKS
Dear Parents/Carers, PLEASE could you encourage your child/children to return their library books on time and not hold on to them to avoid getting a negative for not having a book with them. Students are waiting to borrow some of the books that are out on loan and as books are more expensive these days (along with everything else!) I have fewer copies of books on the shelves, so I would be grateful for your support in this. Thank you - Ms Walker
A message from Mr Bannon our new Deputy Designated Safeguarding and Attendance Officer:
Dear Parents/Carers,
As winter rolls around, we understand that it is inevitable your child may feel unwell. However, we want you to encourage your child to still attend school if they are well enough to do so. There is a clear, established link between attendance and children’s attainment, social development and outcomes.
We thought the following link may be helpful as guidance to help understand whether your child is too unwell to attend school. Click HERE
I also want to clarify the school’s stance on high temperatures, vomiting and diarrhoea.
High temperature – Please ensure you measure your child’s temperature and send the school a picture of the reading (without this we may not be able authorise the absence), the NHS class anything above 38c as a high temperature - click HERE
Vomiting and diarrhoea – Advice is to keep your child home for 48 hours after symptoms, this is for cases of illness that are communicable, e.g. seasonal flu. If your child has had food poisoning, an intolerance or an upset stomach, they are fine to attend school when their symptoms finish.
Thank you for your continuous support - Mr Bannon
GREAT UNIFORM OFFER FROM ONE OF OUR SUPPLIERS!
From Saif from Wearabouts Clothing:
Half-price blazers now on offer!!! The offer is ongoing, so no end date is in sight currently.
If you buy all four of the items above, the blazer will be half price. We will honour any person buying a DGS uniform set voucher even if there is an issue with the voucher. You just have to say you are from Deptford Green School.
Also, if you have a child starting at DG in September, we will also be offering the same discount to all new starters next July.
Parents/Carers did you know that Instagram have now set up a more child friendly user addition to their platform?
Teens 13-17 automatically have a protected experience, with built-in limits on who can contact them and the content they see, plus more ways to connect and explore their interests.
DEFAULT SETTINGS FOR TEENS
Teens will get built-in limits on who can contact them and the content they see.
Kooth supports students with special educational needs and disabilities [SEND] and neurodiversity
There’s still time to share this webinar with parents and carers who want to know more.
KoothTalks for Families(neurodiversity): Click HERE to sign up for the Webinars
Parents/Carers - Supporting young people with Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA) Click HERE
Building resilience
Building resilience helps young people cope with challenges and adapt to change, equipping them with essential skills for maintaining good mental health. This 30-minute session will cover emotional resilience, what building resilience can help with, and setting resilience-building goals. Please ensure students have access to a device. We also offer an assembly version of this session for entire school or year groups.
KoothKlass for students (building resilience): Click HERE
