Dear Parent/Carer
Welcome back to school for the summer term, please note the information below as it contains some important changes.
Curriculum Statements
You can see what we are teaching your children across summer term by visiting our website: https://devonshirehill.com/curriculum/.
Phonics Multiplication Assessments and SATS
In recognition of the challenges posed by the pandemic, the Department of Education has now cancelled both KS1 and KS2 SATs tests for 2021. The DFE’s aim is that this action will give primary schools some space to address the urgent issues of educational recovery.
The summary of changes caused by COVID in 2021 are as follows for Primary school children:
- The Year 1 phonics check is cancelled in 2021.
- All KS1 SATs for Year 2 pupils are cancelled in 2021.
- All KS2 SATs for Year 6 pupils are cancelled in 2021.
- Year 4 multiplication checks are cancelled in 2021.
Please be assured the school remains focused on increasing the educational outcomes of our children as we work to close the gap created by the extended lockdown period. As well as additional in-class support and the recent Easter School for year 1, 2 and 5, we are now also inviting children from years 1-6 to join morning/after school booster classes in reading and maths.
Summer Term Parents/Carers Meetings
We are currently planning for the parents meetings and we are intending to offer some ‘face to face’ meetings and some telephone meetings. More information will follow.
After School Clubs
The clubs have been rotated this term and are still limited to each year group ‘bubble’. For the time being clubs are only open to children in Year 3-6 – there are still a few places left which can be booked via Parentmail. Once the school office receives your application they will advise by text whether your child has been successful in securing a place.
September return date
Please note that the first 3 days of the first week of term (September 1st-3rd) have been allocated to training for school staff (INSET days). Therefore, your child’s first day at school will be Monday 6th September 2021. Parents of children in Nursery & Reception will be written to separately with the date and time of their child’s start date. Term dates for 2021/22 and 2022/23 are attached and available on the school website www.devonshirehill.com and on the Haringey Council website www.haringey.gov.uk.
School Uniform
Children should arrive at school in full uniform every day. Now it is the summer term you can send your child in the summer school uniform which is as follows (please note children are not allowed to wear hoodies):
Girls Summer Uniform
- Summer dress Yellow/Gold check
- Grey skirt/pinafore dress/shorts
- Gold Devonshire Hill Polo Shirt with school Logo
- Royal Blue cardigan/jumper with the school Logo
- White socks
- Black school shoes (children are not allowed to wear sandals)
Boys Summer Uniform
- Grey School shorts/trousers
- Gold Devonshire Hill Polo shirt with school Logo
- Royal Blue cardigan/jumper with the school Logo
- Black school shoes (children are not allowed to wear sandals)
In sunny weather your child’s skin must be protected and we advise that you apply sun cream protection prior to coming to school. A sensible hat may also be advisable.
Children in years 3, 4, 5 and 6 must have trainers to change into so they can go onto to field at lunchtime.
Please also ensure your child has a school back pack and a fresh bottle of water each day for school.
Thank you for your support in keeping our children looking smart, I have received many compliments on just how good our children look and what fantastic role models they are for our school.
We will soon be sending out a survey to collect your views on what you would like to see happening to improve the experience for your child/children here at Devonshire Hill.
Yours sincerely
Julie D’Abreu
Headteacher
TERM DATES 2021/2022
Autumn Term 2021
Starts | Ends | Days | |
Autumn 1 | Wednesday 1 September 2021 | Friday 22 October 2021 | 38 |
Holiday | Monday 25 October 2021 | Friday 29 October 2021 | |
Autumn 2 | Monday 1 November 2021 | Friday 17 December 2021 | 35 |
Holiday | Monday 20 December 2021 | Monday 3 January 2022 | |
Spring Term 2022 | |||
Starts | Ends | Days | |
Spring 1 | Tuesday 4 January 2022 | Friday 11 February 2022 | 29 |
Holiday | Monday 14 February 2022 | Friday 18 February 2022 | |
Spring 2 | Monday 21 February 2022 | Friday 1 April 2022 | 30 |
Holiday | Monday 4 April 2022 | Monday 18 April 2022 | |
Summer Term 2022 | |||
Starts | Ends | Days | |
Summer 1 | Tuesday 19 April 2022 | Friday 27 May 2022 | 28 |
Holiday | Monday 30 May 2022 | Friday 3 June 2022 | |
Summer 2 | Monday 6 June 2022 | Friday 22 July 2022 | 35 |
Holiday | Monday 25 July 2022 | Thursday 1 September 2022 | |
Total | 195 |
Bank Holidays: | Inset Days: |
Monday 27 December 2021 | Wednesday 1 – 3 September 2021 |
Tuesday 28 December 2021 | Friday 22 October 2021 |
Monday 3 January 2022 | Monday 21 February 2022 |
Friday 15 April 2022 | |
Monday 18 April 2022 | |
Monday 2 May 2022 | |
Thursday 2 June 2022 | |
Monday 29 August 2022 |
TERM DATES 2022/2023
Autumn Term 2022
Starts | Ends | Days | |
Autumn 1 | Thursday 1 September 2022 | Friday 21 October 2022 | 37 |
Holiday | Monday 24 October 2022 | Friday 28 October 2022 | |
Autumn 2 | Monday 31 October 2022 | Friday 16 December 2022 | 35 |
Holiday | Monday 19 December 2022 | Monday 2 January 2023 | |
Spring Term 2023 | |||
Starts | Ends | Days | |
Spring 1 | Tuesday 3 January 2023 | Friday 10 February 2023 | 29 |
Holiday | Monday 13 February 2023 | Friday 17 February 2023 | |
Spring 2 | Monday 20 February 2023 | Friday 31 March 2023 | 30 |
Holiday | Monday 3 April 2023 | Monday 14 April 2023 | |
Summer Term 2023 | |||
Starts | Ends | Days | |
Summer 1 | Tuesday 17 April 2023 | Friday 26 May 2023 | 29 |
Holiday | Monday 29 May 2023 | Friday 2 June 2023 | |
Summer 2 | Monday 5 June 2023 | Friday 21 July 2023 | 35 |
Holiday | Monday 24 July 2023 | Monday 4 September 2023 | |
Total | 195 |
Bank Holidays: | Inset Days: |
Monday 26 December 2022 Tuesday 27 December 2022 | Thursday 1 – 2 September 2022 Friday 21 October 2022 |
Monday 2 January 2023 | Monday 20 February 2023 |
Friday 7 April 2023 | Monday 17 April 2023 |
Monday 10 April 2023 | |
Monday 1 May 2023 | |
Thursday 29 May 2023 | |
Monday 28 August 2023 |