Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.

• Red Nose Day

  Fri 24 Mar 2017 MT

   

   

  Lots of dressing up and fun! Money raised still being counted, but it looks good. Pictures here.

• Parent Governor Elections March/April 2017 ( two vacancies)

  Thu 16 Mar 2017 M Turnham

   

  Currently, there are two Parent Governor vacancies at Desford Community Primary School.  

   

  Governors are vital to the success of our school and the role is both interesting and demanding. The Local Authority provides full training.

   

  Appointments are made by election, details of which can be found here.

• E-safety for parents

  Wed 18 Jan 2017 M Cooper

  On-Line Risks and Dangers Awareness for Parents Session

  1^st February 2017 6:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.

   

  Whilst the internet is a fantastic tool, it poses a significant range of pitfalls and dangers, so Mr Cooper (CEOP Ambassador) and Mr King (IT Technician) will be hosting an awareness session for parents and carers on the evening of 1^st February.

   

  We will be providing an overview of the types of activities that children may well be engaged in on the internet, highlighting the potential problems that might be encountered and suggesting things that you can do to help you to keep your family safe online.

   

  Please do come along, letting the office know if you wish to do so.

• Snow Closure Procedure

  Wed 11 Jan 2017

  Met Office warnings of possibility of heavy snow tomorrow, Thursday 12th January.

  Snow Closure Procedure letters going home tonight, Wednesday 11th January.

• Gardening Club are busy!

  Fri 11 Nov 2016 Martin Turnham
  The Gardening Club are very busy in the school garden.

  

• Armistice Day Assembly

  Fri 11 Nov 2016 Martin Turnham

   

  Our House Captains attended the Armistice Day service at Desford War Memorial led by Rev. Rob Marsh from St. Martin's Church. Part of the service was streamed live to our Assembly in school and we joined in with the two minute's silence at the end.

  

• Upcoming Maths dates

  Wed 26 Oct 2016 Martin Cooper

  26th October at 6:00 p.m. Maths calculation methods with Martin Cooper and Laura King.

  2nd November at 2:00 p.m. Maths Mastery - what does this mean? Martin Cooper

  23rd November at 6:30 p.m. (please note the change of date AND time). Number facts and times tables. A practical session with ideas on how to help at home.

  Martin Cooper and Laura King.

• Parent Governor Elections October 2016

  Wed 12 Oct 2016 Martin Turnham

   

  Desford Primary School has two vacancies for Parent Governors to join the Governing body in the near future.

  Those elected will play an important role in shaping the future of the school in a time of far-reaching change.

  You can find more information on a demanding but rewarding role and how to apply by clicking here.

• Parent Governor Election June 2016

  Mon 06 Jun 2016

  Desford Community Primary School currently has a vacancy for a Parent Governor to serve on the school's Governing body.  Please see the home page under Governor Business for further information.

   

  Click here to go to the Governor Business page

• Sports Relief 2016

  Mon 21 Mar 2016 MT

   

  The Sports Relief 2016 event last Friday was very successful with pupils, staff and parents joining in with the afternoon's various activities.

   

  Sports Relief photos are on the PE/Sport Page