We had a very busy and productive Autumn Term.

Prefects were chosen, school council members elected and house captains chosen to head the 'school houses' that we have now established.

The children enjoyed many exciting outings, played football and netball matches against other schools and held exhibitions.

All in all, it was a very successful term!

Another busy term has now begun and I have appointed Mrs Stoner as Deputy Head Teacher for the Pre-Prep and Prep Departments.  She will, of course, be splendid in this role and if for any reason I am not available, you will be able to ask questions or discuss problems with her.

Details of individual events will be sent to parents at the appropriate time.

Tuesday 17th - Museum Workshop - The children in Year 1 will visit Hove Museum for a 'toy handling session', as part of their History topic 'Toys and Games'.

Friday 20th - Whole School Assembly - to celebrate Chinese New Year.

Friday 20th - Art Exhibition - The children in Year 5 studied print making last term, in their Art lessons.  We are proud to say that the Booth Museum of Natural History will be exhibiting their finished prints.  They will be on display until the half-term holiday.

Tuesday 24th - Fire Station Visit - The children in Year 2 will be visiting Hove Fire Station as part of their History topic 'The Great Fire of London'.

Friday 27th - Museum Workshop - The children in Year 4 will be visiting Brighton Museum to enjoy an 'Ancient Egyptian Artefacts' handling session.

Friday 10th - Concert - 9.00 am - The children in Year 2 will sing, recite and play music for their parents.

HALF-TERM - Monday 13th until Friday 17th - Holiday Club will be available.  Please book at least a week in advance so that it can be staffed and resourced appropriately.

Monday 20th - Cross Country Run - A chosen team of 6 children will represent Deepdene School in a competitive cross country run.

Tuesday 21st - Museum Visit - The children in Year 5 will be visiting Hove Museum to enjoy a 'Victorian Artefacts' handling session.

Friday 24th - 2.00 pm - Class Play - The children in the Reception Class will perform 'The Pet Shop' for their parents.

Date to be confirmed - Booth Museum Visit - The children in the Reception Class will enjoy an 'introduction to museums' and will be able to handle some of the artefacts.

Thursday 1st - World Book Day - The School Council (with representatives from all classes) have decided that all children should come to school dressed as a character from their favourite book.

Friday 9th - Fishbourne Roman Palace - The children in Year 3 will visit Fishbourne as part of their History topic 'Invaders and Settlers'.

Thursday 15th - Rugby Matches - Matches have been arranged between Deepdene and Lancing College Prep-School.  These will be selected teams.

Friday 16th - Concert - 9.00 am - The children in Year 3 will sing, recite and play music for their parents.

On Sunday 18th, Friday 23rd, Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th - Brighton & Hove Springboard Drama Festival - children from Years 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 will represent Deepdene School in the Festival. They will be entered for the poetry, prepared reading, improvisation and choral speaking classes.  Our children always achieve highly and we wish them all success in this year's festival.

Monday 19th - 2.30 pm - Class Play - The children in Year 1 will perform 'The Elves and the Shoemaker' for their parents.

Tuesday 20th - Year 1 'Open Morning' - 8.00 - 8.40 am - This is an opportunity for Year 1 class children to show their parents all the wonderful work they have produced.

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Wednesday 21st - Year 1 'Open Morning' - 8.00 - 8.40 am - This is an opportunity for Year 1 class children to show their parents all the wonderful work they have produced.

Thursday 22nd - Netball Matches - Matches have been arranged between Deepdene and Lancing College Prep-School.  These will be selected teams.

Friday 23rd - Red Nose Sports Relief - The School Council will decide on charity, fund-raising activities, nearer the date.

Monday 26th - Reception Class 'Open Morning - 8.00 - 8.40 am - This is an opportunity for Reception Class children to show their parents all the wonderful work they have produced.

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Tuesday 27th - Reception Class 'Open Morning - 8.00 - 8.40 am - This is an opportunity for Reception Class children to show their parents all the wonderful work they have produced.

Monday 26th - Inter-house Maths Challenge - Children will be chosen from each year group, from Reception through to Year 5, to represent their houses in an inter-house maths challenge.  A cup will be awarded to the winning house.

Friday 30th - Inter-house Spelling Competition - Children will be chosen from each year group, from Reception through to Year 5, to represent their houses in an inter-house spelling challenge.  A cup will be awarded to the winning house.

Friday 30th - Whole School Assembly to celebrate Easter - Father Terry will lead this assembly.

The school will be closed from

Monday 2nd until Monday 9th April (inclusive)

Holiday Club details will be sent later