The Devonshire Hill Nursery & Primary School
Weir Hall Road
London
N17 8LB
Tel: 020 8808 2053
Email: admin@devonshirehill.haringey.sch.uk
Headteacher: Julie D’Abreu
Designated Safeguarding Lead: Rachel Bates
SENDCo: Rachel Bates
Enquiries: Sylvia Chambers
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| 1 event,  The school will be closed for the October Half Term break. All term dates are available at: www.devonshirehill.com/parents/term-dates/ | 1 event, | 1 event, | 1 event, | 1 event, | 0 events, | 0 events, |
| 3 events,  We are looking forward to welcoming all families back for the start of Autumn 2 Term. All term dates are available at: www.devonshirehill.com/parents/term-dates/  All children are invited to participate in our Design a Dipping Pond competition. Entries should be with your Class Teacher by morning registration on Friday 14 November 2025. Find out more at www.devonshirehill.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Dipping-Pond-Challenge--scaled.jpg -  Celebration Assembly continues to take place every Monday (Y3, Y4, Y5, Y6) & Friday (Y1 , Y2) at 9.05am. Parents/Carers are very welcome to join us and help us to celebrate our achievements. | 0 events, | 1 event,  Warm up with hearty, smoky flavours and comforting classics to mark bonfire night. Details of the full menu can be found at www.devonshirehill.com/parents/school-meals/. | 0 events, | 1 event, - Celebration Assembly continues to take place every Monday (Y3, Y4, Y5, Y6) & Friday (Y1 , Y2) at 9.05am. Parents/Carers are very welcome to join us and help us to celebrate our achievements. | 0 events, | 0 events, |
| 4 events,  All children and staff are encouraged to come to school wearing odd socks for ‘Odd Socks Day’. On this day we highlight that being unique is important and together we stand against bullying and discrimination. All donations will go towards anti bullying resources for our school. For more information abotu Odd Socks day visit: www.anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/.  Devonshire Hill is an anti-bullying school. In light of this, we are pleased to announce that we will be highlighting Anti-Bullying Week. The week’s activities will raise awareness of: how to talk about our worries, using a worry box, Anchor values, different types of bullying, how to recognise bullying, how to report bullying, bullying and the law. For more information about anti-bullyjng week visit: www.anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/. -  Children in Nursery to Year 6 are invited to make poppies to bring to school add to our remembrance display. Children in Year 6 will also attend the annual Remembrance Service at our local memorial in Tottenham Cemetery. Year 6 children must come to school in full uniform with a suitable waterproof coat to keep them warm and dry as this event takes place outdoors. -  A total of fifteen places have been offered by the London Academy of Excellence for children in Year 4 to attend a very exciting after school Science Club. All remaining places are available to book via the Arbor App>Clubs>LAET Science Club - please note that a permission form must be completed prior to attending the club, this form can be collected from the Main Office. | 1 event, -  Come along for a tour, see our amazing facilities, meet our friendly staff, ask questions about the Reception learning journey and about the application process. The final open day before the new year will be on Tuesday 9 December. Book a place on the school website: www.devonshirehill.com/about-us/admissions/ | 0 events, | 0 events, | 3 events,  Ms D’Abreu invites all children at Devonshire Hill School to design a beautiful festive card for 2025. The winning designs will be selected by the Headteacher herself before being hung in a very special place for all to see! The chosen theme is ‘festive family fun’. We are on the lookout for a very unique design with lots of added sparkle. Submit designs to your Class Teacher by morning registration on the closing date. Cards will still be accepted and added to our display of cards after this date but will not be entered into the competition. REMEMBER: INCLUDE YOUR NAME and CLASS on the inside of the card  The theme for the 2025 Pusey Day is 'Challenge to 25'. Children and staff are invited to come to school dressed to stand out from the crowd as a vibrant 'kindness hero', what is your power for good? Design a poster to bring to school all about your power for good. Each class will complete a unique challenge together as a pledge to stand together against bullying. Remember to donate £2 via the Arbor App or in the bucket on the day. All funds raised will be shared equally between the focus charity and DH FUNdraiser. For more information see the Pudsey Day - Challenge to 25 poster. -  This event has been cancelled due to the wet weather conditions. Selected children from Y4 - Y6 will attend Round 2 of Haringey Schools Cycling League (HSCL). Full details will be shared directly with our cycling team. If your child is interested in joining the HSCL please speak with you Class Teacher. For more information about the HSCL please visit www.haringeycyclingleague.org/. | 0 events, | 0 events, |
| 1 event,  Road Safety Week serves as an important reminder for everyone. Whether you are a pedestrian following the Green Cross Code, a cyclists wearing your helmet, a driver who ensures that passengers are wearing a seatbelt or using the correct car seat, we all have a part to play. This is a great opportunity to remember that the road outside of our school is a Haringey School Street. To protect our community, please respect the restrictions and avoid parking on the zig-zags and yellow lines. Find out more about Road Safety week online at: www.brake.org.uk/road-safety-week/resources-for-everyone | 1 event,  Individual photographs will be taken on Tuesday 18 November. If you have multiple children in the school and you require a photo of your children together you must complete the request form before Monday 17th November. All children must attend school in full school uniform for the photo day. PE or Forest School clothing should be brought separately if required. Details will follow nearer the time to inform you how to view and purchase photos from this year’s photography company Vancols. | 3 events, -  As part of our ‘London’ topic and in response to one of our focus books Naughty Bus by Jan Oke, Reception will be attending a school trip on the bus to Alexandra Palace. Children are required to wear full school uniform and a warm waterproof coat. They will return to school for lunch. For more information see the trip letter: www.devonshirehill.com/letter/reception-trip-bus-journey-to-alexandra-palace/ -  Children in Year 6 will attend a special vikings themed workshop at Bruce Castle Museum. During their visit they will discover the story of the Viking ship believed to have been found in Tottenham Marshes. Children are required to wear full school uniform with a waterproof coat, they will return to school in time for lunch. -  Year 5 will attend St Francis de Sales to meet award winning author Tola Okogwu. Don't miss out on the opportunity to pre-order her new book 'Champions of the Galaxy' available on the Arbor App. www.devonshirehill.com/letter/y5-author-visit-tola-okogwu/ | 2 events, - As part of our ‘London’ topic and in response to one of our focus books Naughty Bus by Jan Oke, Reception will be attending a school trip on the bus to Alexandra Palace. Children are required to wear full school uniform and a warm waterproof coat. They will return to school for lunch. For more information see the trip letter: www.devonshirehill.com/letter/reception-trip-bus-journey-to-alexandra-palace/ - Children in Year 6 will attend a special vikings themed workshop at Bruce Castle Museum. During their visit they will discover the story of the Viking ship believed to have been found in Tottenham Marshes. Children are required to wear full school uniform with a waterproof coat, they will return to school in time for lunch. | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, |
| 0 events, | 2 events,  Once collection bags have been sent home, we invite all families to donate your good quality, unwanted clothing for our Happy School Bag Collection. The final collection date will be on Wednesday 25 November. We are unable to accept donations after this date. Additional donation bags can be collected from the Office. - Year 1 Emerald Class will perform in a special sharing assembly for their parents/carers to showcase their most recent learning. We hope you will be able to join us. | 0 events, | 1 event, - Letter: https://devonshirehill.com/letter/y4-gulp-project-tottenham-hotspur-foundation/ | 1 event, -  The Whittington Health Community Dental Services will visit our school to conduct fluoride varnishing for children in Nursery, Reception and Year 1. Please ensure that you have returned your consent form - this was sent home in paper form before the October half term. | 0 events, | 0 events, |