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• Thank You

  Mon 31 Jul 2023 Mr John Howe

  A thank you from one of our international charities.

  

• Colour Run Update

  Fri 07 Jul 2023 Mr John Howe

  Dear Parents/Carers,
  We hope you're all looking forward to the upcoming School Colour Run on Wednesday, July 12th as much as we are. To make sure everyone has a fantastic time, we want to provide you with some important details and reminders for the day.
  Event Details:
  - Date: July 12th – School Field
  - Time:
  - Key Stage 1 (nursery to year 1): 1.45pm-2.30pm
  - Key Stage 2: 2.15pm-3.15pm
  
  Children to come to school in the brightest colours they can including t-shirts, shorts, socks, ribbons, face paint. The brighter the better! They are also welcome to bring goggles/glasses for the final run too protect eyes from water if they wish.
  - Parents/Grandparents are welcome for the whole event to cheer on not only their own children, but the whole school.
  To confirm your attendance and whether your child wants to be squirted - or not - please fill this short form in:
  https://forms.gle/xbSadJDdw5EYcSXr6
  
  What to Bring:
  
  To ensure your child has the best experience, we kindly ask that YOU bring the following items:
  
  1. Water Gun: Please bring along a water gun for your child. Don't worry, water will be provided for refills throughout the event. This will add to the fun and excitement of the colour run
  
  2. Change of Clothes: As your child may get a little wet during the run, it's important to send them with a change of clothes. They'll be able to freshen up and feel comfortable afterward. If you are attending, you can bring them along or send them in with your child on the day.
  
  3. Towel: A towel will come in handy for drying off after the run. Please make sure to pack one for your child.
  
  4. Sponsorship Money: The sponsorship money your child has collected, we kindly request that you bring it in cash on the day of the event and pop it to the teacher in a sealed envelope, with name, yr group and amount on the front or transferred by the school portal, under charity, marked with child’s name and year group in order for us to calculate year totals! Please can we ask this to be done no later than the 11th July for any online transfer.
  
  Please ensure that all items are labelled with your child's name to avoid any confusion or mix-ups.
  On the day, can we please ask parents to take caution and be mindful when soaking the children and keep to body shot only.
  Refreshments and tuck will be available from 1.30pm to 3.30pm The children will have the opportunity to enjoy some treats after the run while sharing their experiences with friends and family.
  Remember, if you are unable to attend the event, your child will remain under the supervision of their teachers until the end of the school day as usual.
  We're eagerly counting down the days to the School Colour Run, and we can't wait to see the children's excitement and joy during this event. It's going to be an afternoon filled with laughter, fun, and happy memories.
  If you have any further questions or require additional information, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're here to help.
  Thank you for your cooperation and support. Let's make the School Colour Run an unforgettable experience for the children.

• Meet and Greet

  Fri 07 Jul 2023 Mr John Howe
  

• Leavers' Assembly 2023

  Fri 07 Jul 2023 Mr John Howe

  Leavers’ Assembly 2023

   

  Next week marks the end of your primary education - as a class - in Seaburn Dene. Congratulations – you made it!

  Whether you spent the last 7 years here or elsewhere, you made it through 266 history and music lessons, 1330 English Lessons, maths Lessons and lunchtimes and 2,660 registrations. 

  You might have borrowed over 200 library books – and returned them all of course. 

  You made it through 3,990 line ups and over 1,300 assemblies.

  Congratulations – because you are still standing… and you are about to start one of the most exciting times of your life. 

  Why do I say that? Well it is exciting because over the next 6-7 years you get to choose more and more of how your life’s going to turn out. You choose more and more of what subjects you’ll study, what sports you’ll pursue, what kind of friends you’ll have. 

  You’ll choose, what you’ll do after you finish school for good this time, and what kind of person you want to be. And how do you make the most of those choices? 

  Make good smaller choices. Choose to work hard. Whatever way you put those 2 words together, work hard, or hard work, the message is the same – nothing of value will come without it. Choose to not give up easily. 

  Resilience will get you everywhere.  JK Rowling was so poor she couldn’t afford a computer or even the cost of photocopying the draft of the Philosopher’s Stone, so she manually typed out each version to send to publishers. It was rejected over 20 times until finally a small London publisher, gave it a second chance, the rest is multi-million-dollar history. 

  You all showed this in bucket-loads at Derwent Hill; remember this when you feel like giving up.

  Choose to listen. You have 2 ears and one mouth for a reason – use your ears twice as much as your mouth. You’ll be surprised at how much you learn. And above all, choose to be kind. Kindness cost nothing – it’s what people remember. 

  Winston Churchill said “You can make a living from what you get, but you’ll make a life from what you give.” 

  I could go on, but choosing those four will let you have choice in all the big decisions you have to make later on. 

  So how to finish. Maybe Dr Seuss can help me, – 

  Remember this: You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You’re on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the guy who’ll decide where to go. KID, YOU’LL MOVE MOUNTAINS! 

  So… be your name Amelia or Oliver or Mason or Abigail, Sofia, Chloe, Max or Dexter, You’re off to Great Places! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting. So…get on your way

   

• Colour Run latest

  Tue 04 Jul 2023 Mr John Howe

  Dear Parents/Carers,
  We hope this message finds you well. We wanted to reach out regarding the exciting event coming up at our school—the School Colour Run on July 12th. It promises to be a fun-filled day for our pupils, and we would love to have you join us.
  In order to ensure a smooth and secure release of the children at the end of the race, we kindly request that you confirm your attendance by completing a short questionnaire and whether your child will want to be squirted - or not:
  
  https://forms.gle/xbSadJDdw5EYcSXr6
  
  This will allow us to make the necessary arrangements and co-ordinate the event effectively.
  Rest assured, if you are unable to attend, your child will remain in the care of their teachers until the end of the school day as usual.
  The timings for the School Colour Run are as follows:
  - Key Stage 1 (nursery to year 1): 1.45-2.30pm
  - Key Stage 2: 2.00pm-3.15pm
  We believe that having parents present to cheer on the children will greatly enhance their experience and make it even more memorable.
  Additionally, we are organising refreshments and tuck to be available from 1.30 to 3.30pm to purchase, so the children can enjoy some treats after the run. It will be an opportunity for them to celebrate their achievements and share their experiences with friends and family.
  Thank you for your cooperation in confirming your attendance. We are thrilled to have you be part of this special event. If you have any questions or need further information, please don't hesitate to contact us.
  Let's make the School Colour Run an extraordinary day for our children.
  More details will follow about Sponsorship collection and Details of the Day.

• Fantastic Fundraising Starter

  Sat 01 Jul 2023

  The children start their Colour Run, coast to coast walking challenge on Monday. A fantastic effort by Lex, Ava and Phoebe (KS1) (and parents) have given their fundraising for the Colour Run and their classes a flying start.
  Read about it in the Sunderland Echo.
  https://www.sunderlandecho.com/education/children-go-the-extra-mile-for-their-school-by-completing-three-windmills-challenge-4203113