Kew Gardens Inspire Year 7

Despite unpredictable weather our Year 7 students recently experienced the full splendour of Kew Gardens as part of their Key Stage 3 studies. The trip was organised for the whole year group who were split, half visiting on consecutive days.

As part of the Key Stage 3 curriculum, students are expected to gather research to support classroom project work and this trip provided the opportunity for our students to undertake work from Art, D&T and Geography for a cross curricular project. It is important to be given the opportunity to experience learning and research opportunities outside the school environment and our students enjoyed their day out and collected a wealth of material for future use. Their behaviour was impeccable on both days making it worthy of comment by their teachers.

The Friends of The Downs School are
delighted to bring you the sounds of the locally acclaimed band

‘DYSFUNKTIONAL’

They will be playing at The Downs School on

6TH JULY 2013

Doors will open at 7.30p.m. and there will be a Licensed bar

If you would like a ticket (£6 each) contact the school on 01635 270000 or by email. If you are a parent of the school you will be able to purchase tickets through ParentPay.

Change in Timing of School Day

The timings of the school day have changed for a few weeks to the following to accommodate the exam season.

13th May 2013 - 1st July 2013

Break - 10:.05am - 10:25am

Lunch - 12:25pm - 13:10pm

The beginning and end of the school day remains unchanged.