Hello Devonshire,

I hope you are all well and keeping safe.

It has been fantastic to welcome back our Key Worker and Vulnerable pupils back into school and to resume our blended remote learning. I hope you all have had a great Half Term holiday.

I’m delighted that the building work and refurbishment of the Year 1 and Year 2 deck is almost complete. We are hoping to move all of our Year 1 and Year 2 bubbles back into their normal classrooms early next week. The decks are looking amazing and we can’t wait to see the pupils playing on the new equipment – they are going to love it!

You will, I’m sure, have noticed the Government announcement of a full return for Primary schools on March 8th. All the staff are busy preparing for all the children to return. With the support of yourselves, we want the return to be as safe as possible. I will be sending out some important information early next week which you will be able to see on all platforms. It’s essential that you spend some time looking at this.

Remember to keep yourselves up to date with Dojo. Here, you’ll not only find photos and videos of children’s work, but lots of information about forthcoming events in and outside of school.

I’d like to thank all members of the Devonshire family for their continued support.

Mr Simm

Headteacher

Friday 26th February 2021

HEADTEACHER’S MESSAGE BOARD

Thursday 1st April School closes for Easter holiday

Monday 12th April School re-opens

Kilimanjaro Stair Challenge Fancy a challenge? Climb a flight of stairs 2578 times to

reach the summit of Kilimanjaro before 12th March. Don’t forget to share your progress with Mrs

Whitelaw on Class Dojo and she will keep a record of your weekly flight of stairs count. Children who reach the summit will be given a prize. Good luck everybody!

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Stars of the Week

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Joke of the Week!! I’ve just written a song about

tortillas. Actually, ..…...it’s more of a rap!

Year 6 have been creating their very own Non-Chronological Reports this week on Anderson shelters; writing

about Sir John Anderson (the inventor of the shelter); how they are made and which materials were used, the

conditions people had to endure during the Blitz and how well the shelters kept the people of Britain

safe, during 1940-1941. Year 6 have also been very busy

making their very own Anderson shelters and allotments

Look how good they are!

Year 4 made Roman catapults and conducted a science investigation

into how volcanoes erupt by observing a chemical reaction.

The COVID Financial Support Scheme can help residents who have

been financially affected by the pandemic. The scheme can provide

financial help to families and people who are vulnerable and have been impacted

financially by the Coronavirus pandemic, particularly during the winter months.

Examples of financial impact are if a member of the household has been furloughed, made

redundant or had working hours reduced. The scheme can assist people who have arrears or are struggling to pay essential

household bills such as Gas and electricity, United Utility and Council Tax and other essential expenses may be considered.

For more information and to apply please go to:-

https://www.blackpool.gov.uk/Residents/Benefits/COVID-financial-support-grant.aspx

Reception are learning about the Jewish festival of Purim and made

crowns and Stars of David this week.

Preschool Sienna T

RG Nala S RM Ellis G

1S Chelsea O 1T Isla H

2B Tianne R 2W Melody S

Hubble Bubble Keenan S Bubble 2 Tijan N S

Year 3 Home Harrison M S Year 3 School Casey-Anne H

4C Home Annabel M S 4W School Jordan C H

5D Minnie-Louise S L 5MT Shay B C

Year 6 Home Archer B S Y6 School Mia W

Hubble Bubble have been practising their fine

motor skills with threading boards and handwriting

patterns. Look at their

amazing writing!