Monday 9th September 2024
Dear Parent/Carer,
We are looking forward to welcoming parents/carers with children in Nursery to Year 6 for their initial parent/carer session. This is an invitation for you and your child(ren), please do not send other family members such as older siblings as this event is for the adult/s with parental responsibility.
Thursday 19th September 2024 | 3.30pm (Nursery – Year 6)
Parent/Carer Presentation – Teachers will host a short presentation for parents/carers which will begin at 3.30pm
Families are invited to join your child’s class teacher for a formal presentation. Each presentation takes a whole school approach and families with more than one child in the school should choose one class to visit for the purpose of the presentation. Please make your way to the classroom upon arrival as presentations will begin at 3.30pm without delay.
During the presentation you will find out more about:
- Attendance and punctuality – how attendance can impact your child’s attainment
- Uniform – school uniform, forest school clothing, PE kit and lost property
- Expectations for the year ahead – school rules, school vision and ethos
- The curriculum subjects – assessments, and home learning expectations
- Awards and certificates – anchor award, star charts, home learning
- Pupil voice – pupil volunteer roles and school council
- Nursery & Year 6 application deadlines – for Reception 2025/Secondary School
(Nursery & Year 6 presentation Only)
Following the presentation we welcome you to tour the school guided by your child(ren) and to view the classroom of each child and have an informal discussion with the class teacher(s).
Guidance for your visit:
- Invitations are to you and your child
- All visitors must enter and exit via the Main Gate and the Main Office
- Upon arrival please make your way to your child’s classroom for the 3.30pm presentation
- Please note the school will close at 5pm
All upcoming parents/carers evening dates are shown on the Term Dates webpage www.devonshirehill.com/parents/term-dates/
| Thursday 19 September 2024 3.30pm – 5pm | Nursery to Year 6 | Parent/Carer Presentation Learn more about the expectations for the school year and tour the school’s facilities |
| Thursday 6 February 2025 1.15pm – 4.15pm (early closure) | Nursery to Year 6 | Parent/Carer Open Afternoon Visit your child’s classroom, see their books, have an informal discussion with the class teachers, and tour the school’s facilities. |
| Thursday 10 July 2025 1.15pm – 4.15pm (early closure) | Nursery to Year 6 | Parent/Carer Open Afternoon & End of Year Reports Visit your child’s classroom, have an informal discussion with the class teachers, collect your child’s end of year report and books, and tour the school’s facilities. |
Yours Sincerely,
Julie D’Abreu | Headteacher
