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Charles Darwin School
Headlines
I would like to begin by saying how proud I am to be starting this term as the Headteacher of
Charles Darwin School, and what a privilege it is to lead this fantastic school into the next
stages of its growth and improvement. Over the past few days, I have been particularly
impressed with the warm welcome I have received from students and staff and to see how
much the students are enjoying their lessons.
Over the coming months I will be setting out my longer term vision, which at its heart is about
having high standards and expectations in everything we do, whilst creating positive and
memorable learning experiences that will stay with our students for the rest of their life. I
believe that every child has talent and that every child can achieve and I look forward to
seeing their many talents being developed and discovered.
As a father to two children, I understand how important it is that a school knows my child and can get the best out of
them, whilst giving them a safe and enjoyable experience each and every day. With this at the heart of my
educational belief I will be working alongside the experienced senior leadership team and colleagues to explore the
curriculum and pastoral systems to ensure we are achieving these objectives in the best way we can. We have a
number of exciting plans for the rest of this academic year and into 2022/2023 but we will limit the number of
significant changes for the near future.
I will be an approachable and visible Headteacher, and over the coming months I look forward to getting to know the
views and opinions of parents, harnessing your continued support, in the best interests of our school. I look forward
to working with you all.
Aston Smith
We have been made aware of an incident on the way home from school this week. Below is a reminder from
Bromley Youth Police Team on how children can keep themselves safe in the community. Please talk to your son/
daughter about staying safe on the way to and from school.
• Try not to walk alone – find a friend to walk with.
• Do not walk down a lane or unlit road that isn’t busy with traffic or pedestrians for a short cut. Take a longer
route which is safer.
• Run, yell and tell. If you are approached by someone and don’t feel safe start to run, yell loudly at the same
time and head towards where there are people such as shops.
• Safe places include shops, schools, libraries, restaurants, take away shops, stations and bus stops where
people are waiting.
• Speak to an adult you know, if you have concerns about your safety.
• Do not walk around with headphones in and a phone out on display.
• Call police on 999 in an emergency.
Access to Satchel: One
If you son/daughter is having difficulty accessing Satchel: One since the holidays, for example if
they have downloaded the APP on to a new or different phone or tablet, please see below the
message that was in the Link just before the Christmas holidays:
As you may remember from a previous Link, we have changed the login details for students to
access Satchel: One so they can now use their o365.cdarwin.com e-mail address and password
to access their homework account. All students should know their e-mail address and password and should have
them written on the password page of their planner. This is also the e-mail address and password to access online
learning through Onedrive/Microsoft Teams.
The guidance on how to use these details to log in to Satchel: One is attached with this Link. If your son/daughter
does not know their login details, they should e-mail their form tutor who will be able to provide it for them or can
contact me on LKe@cdarwin.com.
Parents wishing to access their children’s homework who have not yet set up an account can also contact me on the
email above. Students who are currently accessing their homework through their parent’s account will not have full
access, for example will not be able to complete quizzes or submit tasks, so should log in to their own account by
following the instructions given.
Ms Kelly
Clubs
Book Club Orchestra Club
A reminder that Orchestra Club will resume next
Currently reading: Friday, 14th January, at lunchtime in Mu2.
‘GONE’ by Michael Grant
Mrs Kearney
Book Club meets every Tuesday
lunchtime. All welcome. Find us in the
cosiest corner of the Library. Geography Club
Year 7 and 8 Geography Club starts on Tuesday
Mrs Dunmore 11th January, at lunchtime in Ge4.
Miss Buckle
This week’s Pupils for Praise Pupil absence line:
01959 574043, option 1:
Year 8 Duty Pupils
Many thanks to Teddie March-Hemple, Ryan
Wescott, Debbie Chapman and Tia Anderson.
Parents/carers must phone
before 08:30 with a full
Miss Todd
Reception
reason on every day of
their child’s absence.Menu: Monday 10 January - Friday 14 January
Term Dates 2021 - 22
SPRING 2022 INSET Days – school closed to pupils
Tuesday 4th January – Friday 11th February Monday 1st November 2021
Monday 20th December 2021
Half Term: Monday 14th – Friday 18th February Tuesday 21st December 2021
Monday 21st February – Friday1st April Friday 28th January 2022
Easter Holiday: + 2 inset days as twilights
Monday 4th April – Monday 18th April
SUMMER 2022
Tuesday 19th April – Friday 27th May
Half Term: Monday 30st May – Friday 3rd June
Monday 6th June – Friday 22nd July
Term Dates 2022 - 23
AUTUMN 2022
Thursday 1st September – Friday 14th October
Half Term: Monday 17th October – Friday 28th October
Monday 31st October – Wednesday 21st December
Christmas Holiday: Thursday 22nd December - Tuesday 3rd January
SPRING 2023
Wednesday 4th January – Friday 10th February
Half Term: Monday 13th – Friday 17th February
Monday 20th February – Friday 31st March Notes: Good Friday 7th April 2023
Easter Monday 10th April 2023
Easter Holiday: Monday 3rd April – Friday 14th April
SUMMER 2023 INSET Days - School closed to pupils
Monday 17th April – Friday 26th May Tuesday 30th October 2022
(Monday 1st May - Bank Holiday) Wednesday 31st August 2022
Monday 31st October 2022
Half Term: Monday 29th May – Friday 2nd June Friday 27th January 2023
Tuesday 4th July 2023
Monday 5th June – Friday 21st July
Dates for the Diary LFD Testing
January 2022 Please ensure your child continues to test twice weekly
Monday 03 January - Bank Holiday (preferably on a Sunday night). They should be testing
Tuesday 04 January - Spring Term starts every 3-5 days and continue to report results.
Thursday 27 January - Year 11 Parents’ Evening
Friday 28 January - INSET Day Many thanks for your continued support.
February 2022 Student Services
Wednesday 09 February - Year 8 Parents’ Evening
Friday 11 February - End of Half Term
Monday 21 February - Start of new Term
March
Thursday 3 March - Year 9 Parents’ Evening
Thursday 24 March - Year 8 Options Evening
Wednesday 30 March - Year 12/13 Parents’ EveningYou can also read
