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School closed 12/12/17

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Following a site inspection and forecasted weather we have taken the decision to remain shut tomorrow, Tuesday 12/12/17. This decision was not taken lightly, but for the safety of all pupils and staff we have to remain shut.

We will assess the site again tomorrow, and with the improving forecast, update you ASAP as to Wednesday.

Thank you you for your understanding and sorry for inconvenience.

School closed

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The school will be closed on Monday 11th December due to the adverse weather conditions and the safety of all members of the school. Sorry for any inconvenience. We will update website again on Monday.

Ofsted Final Inspection Letter

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Ofsted highlights: Following the recent Ofsted inspection we would like to share the following findings:

The lead inspector states: This school continues to be good.

· The behaviour of pupils is a strength of the school. During the inspection, pupils were exceptionally courteous, kind and polite.

· Pupils’ written work is of a consistently high standard regardless of the subject being studied.

· Pupils know their targets and enjoy having the responsibility to ‘prove it’ (their learning) when they feel they have achieved a target.

· The leadership team has maintained the good quality of education in the school since the last inspection.

· The school continues to improve because of your strong leadership and drive for excellence. This is clearly reflected in the responses by staff and parents to Ofsted’s online questionnaire. They all agree that the school is well led and managed and are proud to be part of Donnington Wood Junior School.

· Leaders and governors show considerable drive and ambition.

· Leaders and governors have created a strong culture of safeguarding. Keeping pupils safe is central to the school’s work. Staff and visitors are left in no doubt about their responsibilities. As a result, children and their families are well supported by staff in school or by external agencies.

For the full report please visit our website, or the Ofsted website.

Thank you for your continued support, it really is a TEAM effort!!

10037132 Donnington Wood final pdf.pdf

Well done Harvey!

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Harvey receives a goody bag from Veolia Collections Supervisor Mark Bebbington

A young boy from Hadley has had a special visit from Telford & Wrekin Council’s recycling contractor Veolia in recognition of his keen interest in recycling and his assistance on collection day.

The recycling collection crew was so impressed by Harvey’s helpfulness and positive attitude towards recycling that they arranged for a goody bag to be presented to him.

Seven year old Harvey Bicker loves to help the collection crews by bringing his Grandad’s and neighbour’s bins up to the lorry. Harvey’s grandad Keith, said, “He loves recycling – even when we go away visiting family he tells people how and why they should recycle. It’s made his day having a special visit from the lorry and a goody bag, Harvey especially likes his hi-vis jacket!”

Despite only being in primary school Harvey is very clear about his future occupation, “When I grow up I want to be a binman, I’ve wanted to do it since I was three years old. I like everything about it – the lorry, the bins and the recycling.”

Ruth Jones, Veolia Community Liaison Officer, said, “The collections crew told me about Harvey and suggested a special visit, when I met Harvey I could see why they wanted to do this – his enthusiasm for recycling is great! Veolia have a focus on educating the next generation, as part of the Council’s Pride in Our Community work and the Junior Street Champions programme – young people like Harvey are the future of recycling and looking after the environment.”