News from the Downend School website http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk en-gb Copyright: (C) Downend School 2026 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:50:51 GMT Please click here to view the Year 7 Parents evening letter http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Year-7-Parents-Evening-Thursday-30th-April-2026-4- Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Please click here to view the latest Parent newsletter. http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Parent-Carer-Newsletter-02-04-2026 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Please click here to view the latest Parent newsletter. http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Parent-Carer-Newsletter-30-03-2026 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Please click here to view the Year 8 Parents evening letter. http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Year-8-Parents-Evening-Thursday-23rd-April-4pm-7pm Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Please click here to view the latest Parent newsletter. http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Parent-Carer-Newsletter-18-03-2026 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Please click here to view the Year 11 Parents evening letter. http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Year-11-Parents-Evening-2-Thursday-26th-March-4pm- Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Please click here to view the latest Parent newsletter. http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Parent-Carer-Newsletter-11-03-2026 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Please click here to view the latest Parent Newsletter. http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Parent-Carer-Newsletter-05-03-2026 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Please click here to view the Parents evening letter http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Year-9-Parents-Evening-Thursday-5th-March-2026-4pm Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Please click here to view our End of Term Newsletter http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/End-of-Term-Newsletter-13022026120753 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Please click here to view the latest Parent Newsletter http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Parent-Carer-Newsletter-30-01-2026 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Please click here to view the year 9 Guided Choices letter http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Year-9-Guided-Choices-Information-E-15012026105557 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Please click here to view the Year 10 Parents Evening letter http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Year-10-Parents-Evening-Thursday-15th-January-2026 Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Please click here to view the latest Parent Newsletter. http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Parent-Carer-Newsletter-19-12-2025 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Please click here to view the latest Parent newsletter. http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Parent-Newsletter-Support-for-children-families-ov Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Please click here to view the latest Parent / Carer newsletter. http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Parent-Carer-Newsletter-28-11-2025 Fri, 28 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT Please click here to view the latest Parent Newsletter. http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Parent-Carer-Newsletter-03-11-2025 Mon, 03 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT Please click here to view the latest Parent / Carer Newsletter. http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Parent-Carer-Newsletter-24-10-2025 Fri, 24 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT Many thanks for your support" http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Art-GCSE-A-Level-Coursework-Collection-reminder Mon, 20 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT Please click here to view the latest Parent Newsletter. http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Parent-Carer-Newsletter-05-09-2025 Fri, 05 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT Please click here to view the Parent / Carer Newsletter. http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Parent-Carer-Newsletter-01-09-2025 Mon, 01 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT Please click here to view the latest Parent Newsletter. http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Parent-Carer-Newsletter-21-07-2025 Mon, 21 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT Please click here to view the end of term newsletter. http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Parent-Carer-Newsletter-21-07-2025-21072025144822 Mon, 21 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT Please click here to view the latest Parent Newsletter. http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Parent-Carer-Newsletter-17-07-2025 Mon, 14 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT Please click here to view the latest Parent/Carer newsletter. http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Parent-Carer-Newsletter-04-07-2025 Fri, 04 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT We've marked Pride month for a number of years and last year we had our first Community Pride event. This year, the team is building on that for an even more exciting event during the afternoon of Friday 20th June, where there will be rock painting, badge-making, bracelet-making and temporary tattoos amongst other activities. This invitation extends to parents and students, so please come along to our Sixth Form Centre at 2pm on Friday to join in the fun. http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Downend-School-Pride-Event Mon, 16 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT Please Click Here to view our end of term Newsletter. http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/End-of-Term-Newsletter-23052025131632 Fri, 23 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT Please click here to view the latest Parent Newsletter. http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Parent-Carer-Newsletter-09-05-2025 Fri, 09 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT Please click here to view the latest Parent newsletter. http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Parent-Carer-Newsletter-04-04-2025 Fri, 04 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT Please click here to view the latest Parent newsletter. http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Parent-Carer-Newsletter-28-03-2025 Fri, 28 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT Please click here to view the year 11 parents evening 2 letter. http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Year-11-Parents-Evening-2 Mon, 24 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT Please click here to view the year 8 parents evening letter. http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Year-8-Parents-Evening-Thursday-24th-April-4pm-7pm Mon, 24 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT Please click here to view the latest Parent Newsletter. http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Parent-Carer-Newsletter-14-03-2025 Fri, 14 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT Please click here to view the Year 7 Parents Evening letter. http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Year-7-Parents-Evening-Thursday-13th-March-2025-4- Fri, 28 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT Please click here for the latest Parent Newsletter. http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Parent-Carer-Newsletter-14-02-2025 Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT Please click here for the latest Parent Newsletter. http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Parent-Carer-Newsletter-31-01-2025 Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT Please click here to view the Year 9 Guide Choices letter 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00:00:00 GMT Please click here to view the latest Parent Newsletter. http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Parent-Carer-Newsletter-29-11-2024 Wed, 04 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT Please click here to view the year 11 parents evening letter and access the online booking system. http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Year-11-Parents-Evening-Thursday-12th-December-4-7 Wed, 27 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/GCSE-A-Level-2024-Exam-Certificate-Collection Fri, 15 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT Please click here to view the latest Parent Newsletter http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Parent-Carer-Newsletter-25-10-2024 Fri, 25 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT Please click here to view the latest Parent newsletter. http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Parent-Carer-Newsletter-27-09-2024 Fri, 27 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT Please CLICK HERE to view the latest Parent Newsletter. http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Parent-Carer-Newsletter-06-09-2024 Fri, 06 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT Please 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click here for the latest Parent Newsletter http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Parent-Carer-Newsletter-22-03-2024 Fri, 22 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT Please click here for the year 11 Parents Evening letter. http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Year-11-Parents-Evening-12032024152029 Tue, 12 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT Please click here for our latest Parent / Carer Newsletter. http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Parent-Carer-Newsletter-08-03-2024 Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT Please click on the link for the Parent/Carer Newsletter 9th February 2024 http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Parent-Carer-Newsletter-09022024101258 Fri, 09 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT Please click on this link for more information http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Ignite-Life Tue, 23 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT Guided Choices Letter http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Y9-Guided-Choices-Letter Wed, 10 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT Please click on the link for more information Noughts___Crosses_poster.png http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Noughts-Crosses-School-Performance Wed, 10 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT Please click on the link for the Parent/Carer Newsletter 14th December 2023 http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Parent-Carer-Newsletter-14122023115936 Thu, 14 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT We now have an art instagram account @artclass_downendschool. The instagram will show a range of snapshots, works in progress and final outcomes of our very talented Art students. Please give it a follow if you are interested. http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Art-Instagram Tue, 12 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT You are warmly invited to our online Year 11 Parent Consultation Evening on Thursday, 7 December from 4.00pm to 7.00pm. http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Y11-Parents-Evening-1-Thursday-7-December-2023-4-0 Mon, 27 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT Dear Parent / Carer http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/GCSE-A-Level-Exam-Certificates Mon, 20 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Casual-Invigilators Wed, 08 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/GCSE-A-LEVEL-ARTWORK-PHOTOGRAPHY-COLLECTION-3-15pm Thu, 02 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT Please Click Here for our End of Term Newsletter. http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/End-of-Term-Newsletter Thu, 19 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Invite-Year-11-s-to-6th-Form-Open-Evening Fri, 22 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT Please click here for our latest Parent Newsletter http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Parent-Carer-Newsletter Mon, 11 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT Please Click Here for our start of Term 1 Newsletter. http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Parent-Newsletter-Start-of-Term-1 Fri, 01 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT Please Click Here for the final newsletter of the year, which contains some reminders for September and a celebration of the wonderful things that our students have taken part in this term. http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Parent-Newsletter-Final-one-for-the-year Thu, 20 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT Please click the link for 40% off http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/40-off-School-Uniform Fri, 14 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Downend-School-GCSE-Art-Design-Exhibition-2023 Fri, 14 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT Please Click Here for our latest newsletter which provides information for supporting children and families over the summer holiday's. http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Parent-Newsletter-Support-for-children-and-familie Thu, 13 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT Please Click Here for the Parent Newsletter issued on 29th June. http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Parent-Newsletter Thu, 29 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT Please Click Here for the latest communication regarding school uniform http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/School-Uniform-Term-6 Thu, 15 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT If you were unable to attend last evening parental information evening please click here for the Brunel & Carpenter House talk, here for Grace and Muller. http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Year-7-Residual Thu, 15 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT Please CLICK HERE for our End of Term 5 Parent Newsletter. http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Parent-Newsletter-Celebration-of-Term-5 Fri, 26 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT The countdown to this year's Enrichment Week (3rd July) has started. This is a week where the students' normal timetables are suspended and replaced with a variety of activities to broaden and enhance the curriculum and enrich the students' learning experiences. Early next term we will publish more details, but in the meantime here is a taster of the programme. http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Parent-Newsletter-Enrichment-Week Fri, 12 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT Re: CHANGE OF DATE of Y8 Parents' Consultation Evening to Thursday, 11th May 2023 4.00pm - 7.00pm. Please see the attached letter for further information: NEW DATE: Y8 Parents Evening Letter http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/NEW-DATE-Year-8-Parents-Evening Wed, 26 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT Please CLICK HERE for our End of Term 4 Parent Newsletter. http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Parent-Newsletter-End-of-Term-4 Fri, 31 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT YEAR 8 PARENTS' EVENING You are warmly invited to our Year 8 Parent Consultation Evening on Thursday, 27th April from 4.00pm to 7.00pm. http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Year-8-Parents-Evening-30032023112250 Thu, 30 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT Y11 Parents Evening (2) – Thursday, 30 March 2023, 4.00pm – 7.00pm You are warmly invited to our Year 11 Parent Consultation Evening on Thursday, 30 March from 4.00pm to 7.00pm. This evening offers you the chance to meet your child's teachers and discuss their progress and the results of their mock examinations. It is essential for the students to be involved in the discussions to enable us to work together to fully maximise their success in the future. http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Year-11-Parents-Evening-30th-March Mon, 20 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT This week's newsletter includes some updates on different areas and activities in school, including the Dyslexia-Friendly Library, the Student Wellbeing Club and some information about Ramadan. http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Parent-Carer-Newsletter-17-03-23 Thu, 16 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT You will of course be aware that the largest teachers' union, the NEU, have voted to strike over pay and conditions in England and Wales on several dates across February and March. The majority of our teaching staff are members of the NEU. For that reason, we have provided some suggestions on the link below for ways students can continue their learning during the strike days. http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Strike-Day-Learning Thu, 02 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT Please find attached this weeks newsletter, which includes a messgae from our Chair of Community Council regarding the exciting appointment of the new Headteacher as well as details regarding the industrial action due to take place next Thursday. http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Parent-Newsletter-24th-February-2023 Fri, 24 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT Please find attached the end of term newsletter, which celebrates all of our wonderful events and achievements this term. You will also find details in the newsletter of how to donate to our charitable collection to support victims of the Turkey-Syria Earthquake. http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/End-of-Term-3-Newsletter Fri, 10 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT Thursday 23 February 2023, 4.00pm - 7.00pm You are warmly invited to our Year 7 Parents' Evening on Thursday 23 February. Appointments for this evening will be carried out via video call. The evening offers you the chance to speak to your child's teachers to discuss their progress and any questions you may have relating to their learning. We ask that students are involved in the discussions with you to enable us to work together to fully maximise their success in the future. http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Year-7-Parents-Evening-08022023121349 Wed, 08 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT 8th February 2023 is Safer Internet Day. We recognise the importance of helping educate our young people around how to be safe online and how to report concerns they may have. Students will be receiving assemblies this week on the importance of keeping themselves safe online. To support parents and guardians, here is a link to 'top tips' with regards to supporting your child with their online usage, which includes how to approach conversations with your child. Also attached is a list of organisations and resources for parents https://saferinternet.org.uk/safer-internet-day/safer-internet-day-2022/advice-for-parents-and-carers http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Safer-Internet-Day Mon, 06 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT You are warmly invited to our online Year 9 Parent Consultation Evening on Thursday, 9th February from 4.00pm to 7.00pm. This evening offers you the chance to speak to your child's teachers and discuss their progress and any questions you may have relating to guided choices. Please see the link on the attached letter to make your appointments. http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Year-9-Parents-Evening-02022023205450 Thu, 02 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT Please see this week's parent/carer newsletter on the following link. http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Parent-Carer-Newsletter-20-01-23 Fri, 20 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT At present, the vast majority of parents call in to school to let us know if their child is unwell. These communications are extremely important so that we know where your child is and how long she or he is likely to be absent from school. The school will contact you if we have not had any message from you by 10.00am. http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Reporting-your-child-s-absence Thu, 12 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT If your daughter/son is currently in year 9, they will be approaching one of the most important stages of their school career. She/he will be able to make choices about which subjects to study in Year 10 from September. The school is supporting students in various ways as they make their decisions, to help their choices to be informed ones. We would like all parents to play an active part in this process, and therefore invite you to attend two forthcoming events. http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Year-9-Guided-Choices Thu, 12 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT You are warmly invited to our online Year 10 Subject Parents Evening on Thursday 12th January 2023. Please see the link to the invitation letter for more details: Y10 Parents Evening Letter http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Year-10-Parents-Evening-12th-January Wed, 04 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT Please click on the link below for the final newsletter of 2022, which gives you a flavour of lots of the brilliant things that have been happening at Downend this term. There is also some information regarding next term's clubs and some advice about keeping safe in the cold weather. http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Parent-Carer-Newsletter-End-of-Term-2-Celebration Thu, 15 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT Please CLICK HERE for this week's parent newsletter, which outlines the end of term events and arrangements. http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Parent-Newsletter-02-12-2022 Fri, 02 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT You are warmly invited to our online Year 11 Parent Consultation Evening on Thursday, 8 December from 4.00pm to 7.00pm. http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Year-11-Parents-Evening-8th-December Mon, 21 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT Good afternoon, Downend School PTFA is pleased to share with you our Christmas Craft Fayre brochure, Click Here, where you will find a list of all the amazing crafters that are attending the Fayre and a list of the very generous raffle prizes that have been donated. If you are able to help out at the fayre for an hour, we would be very appreciative, please click on the link below. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050E44ADA92EA4FA7-downendIf you are not able to attend the Fayre but would like some raffle tickets, they will be on sale the week before in school. Tickets are 50p each or 5 for £2. They will be on sale in the Science computer room, please bring/send in the correct cash. For parents and carers wishing to purchase tickets, please also send in a name and contact number you wish to go on the ticket. http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/PTFA-Christmas-Fayre Wed, 16 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT Date/Time 3.30pm to 6.15 pm TODAY Thursday 17th November 2022 http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/GCSE-A-LEVEL-ARTWORK-PHOTOGRAPHY-COLLECTION Wed, 16 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT Please Click Here for this week's Parent Newsletter, which focuses on the pastoral care that we offer your children. Towards the end of the newsletter is a reminder of how you can support us with attendance, behaviour and uniform expectations. http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Parental-Newsletter-Pastoral-Care-Edition Fri, 11 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT As you are aware the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme is highly valued and very successful here at Downend School. http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Duke-of-Edinburgh-Award-Scheme-at-Downend-School Tue, 25 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT Please Click Here for this weeks Parent/Carer Newsletter. http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Parent-Carer-Newsletter-20-10-2022 Thu, 20 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT Please CLICK HERE for this weeks Parent/Carer Newsletter. http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/PArent-Carer-Newsletter-30-09-2022 Fri, 30 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT Please click here for details of the SGS Open Events for Year 11's detailed subject information can be found by clicking here http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/SGS-OPEN-EVENTS Tue, 27 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT Please CLICK HERE for detailed information regarding the Year 7 Tutor Evening http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Year-7-Tutor-Evening-29th-September-2022 Wed, 21 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT Please CLICK HERE for this weeks Parent/Carer Newsletter http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Parent-Carer-Newsletter-16-09-2022 Fri, 16 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT Please click CLICK HERE for our first bulletin of the accademic year. http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Parnet-Carer-Newsletter-09-09-2022 Fri, 09 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT We are absolutely delighted with the excellent performance of our students in their first set of external examinations since 2019. These young people have shown extraordinary determination despite an extremely difficult set of circumstances in the latter part of their secondary education and we could not be prouder of their achievements. We congratulate them all and thank their parents, teachers and other school staff for all the ways they have helped our students. http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/GCSE-Results Thu, 25 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/A-Level-Results Thu, 18 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT Please CLICK HERE for advice on internet safety during the holidays. http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Internet-Safety-During-the-Holidays Fri, 29 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT Hello, please CLICK HERE for our last bulletin of the year. http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Parent-Carer-Newsletter-21-7-2022 Thu, 21 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT Please Click Here for our advice regarding the Hot Weather. http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Hot-Weather-Advice Fri, 15 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT PleaseCLICK HEREfor our latest Parent Newsletter http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Parent-Newsletter-01-07-2022 Fri, 01 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT The information provided to parents during the Trip Information is available to download. http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Year-8-Humanities-Trip Mon, 20 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT Our 6th Form welcome a number of international families to Downend, interstudies, the organisation who supports the students are currently looking for host families. PleaseCLICK HEREfor more information. An application form can bedownloaded from this link. http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/6th-Form-Host-Families Fri, 17 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT PleaseCLICK HEREto access the newsletter from the Headteacher http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/HEADTEACHERS-NEWS-LETTER-28th-MAY-2022 Mon, 30 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT Please find attachedCLICK HEREour letter regarding the Year 7 Parents Evening. http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/YEAR-7-PARENTS-EVENING Thu, 05 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT Please find attachedCLICK HERE our letter regarding the Year 18 Parents evening. http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/YEAR-8-PARENTS-EVENING Wed, 20 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT PleaseCLICK HEREto access the newsletter from the Headteacher. http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Headteachers-News-Letter-01st-April-2022 Fri, 01 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT Please find attached CLICK HERE our letter regarding the Year 11 Parents evening. http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/YEAR-11-PARENTS-EVENING Tue, 22 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT Please CLICK HERE to access the newsletter from the Headteacher. http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Parent-Newsletter-28th-January-2022 Fri, 28 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT Year 10 Parents Evening will take place on Thursday 20th January. The booking system will be open from Thursday 13th January at 6pm. http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Year-10-Parents-Evening Mon, 10 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT PleaseCLICK HEREto access the Headteacher's Newsletter for Parents/Carers http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/HEADTEACHER-s-NEWSLETTER-4th-JANUARY Tue, 04 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT Please CLICK HEREto access the Headteacher's Newsletter for parents/carers http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/HEADTEACHER-S-NEWSLETTER-17th-DECEMBER Fri, 17 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT PleaseCLICK HEREto access the Headteacher's Newsletter for parents/carers. http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Headteacher-s-Newsletter-29th-November-2021 Mon, 29 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT GCSE and A ‘Level certificates are now available to collect from main school reception. http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Summer-2021-Exam-Certificates-Art-Collection Tue, 23 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT Please CLICK HERE to access the Year 11 Parents Evening Letter which is taking place on the 2nd December 2021 http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Year-11-Parents-Evening-Thursday-2nd-December-2021 Fri, 19 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT Please find attached,CLICK HERE, details of the catch-up COVID Vaccination Clinics for children who were unable to receive their vaccination in school. http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Sirona-COVID-Vaccination-Clinic Thu, 21 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT Please find below the consent forms supplied by Siorna Health for both the Flu and COVID vaccinations: http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Paper-copies-of-COVID-and-Flu-Immunisation-Consent Mon, 11 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT Our Year 7 Settling-In Tutor Evening will take place on Thursday 21st October. PleaseCLICK HEREfor our letter providing you with more information. http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Year-7-Settling-In-Tutor-Evening Fri, 08 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Headteacher-s-Newsletter-8-10-2021 Fri, 08 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Sixth-Form-Parent-Evening Tue, 05 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT   http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Year-11-and-13-parents-Exam-Results Thu, 12 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT Please CLICK HERE to access this weeks short update including dates for the diary  http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Parent-Carer-update-25-6-2021 Fri, 25 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT Please CLICK HERE to access this weeks Parent/Carer newsletter. http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Parent-Carer-Newsletter-28th-May-2021 Fri, 28 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT Please CLICK HERE to access this weeks Parent/Carer newsletter.   http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Parent-Carer-Newsletter-14th-May-2021 Fri, 14 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Medicspot-Face-Mask-Challenge Fri, 23 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMT We are pleased to report that following the successful completion of our in school lateral flow tests, our intention is to issue home testing kits every Friday for students during tutor time, providing we receive our consignment from the Government.  http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/LFD-Home-testing-kits-students Wed, 10 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT Please CLICK HERE to access this weeks parent/carer newsletter. http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Parent-Carer-Newsletter-5th-March-2021 Fri, 05 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/The-Masked-Reader Thu, 04 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT LFD Training and Consent form http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/COVID-Consent Fri, 26 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMT Hello to all our Parents and Carers http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/IMPORTANT-Headteacher-s-Re-Opening-Newsletter Fri, 26 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMT Please CLICK HERE the information relating to Year 9 Parents Evening. http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Year-9-Parents-Evening Fri, 26 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMT Please CLICK HERE to access this weeks newsletter from the Headteacher. http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Parent-Carer-Newsletter-12th-February-2021 Fri, 12 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMT Please CLICK HERE to access this weeks parent/carer newsletter   http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Parent-Carer-Newsletter-29th-January-2021 Fri, 29 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT Please CLICK HERE to access this weeks Headteacher's Newsletter. http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Parent-Carer-Newsletter-15th-January-2021 Fri, 15 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT Please CLICK HERE to access an update to all parents/carers of students at Downend School. http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Parent-Carer-Newsletter-5th-January-2021 Tue, 05 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT Please CLICK HERE to access the newsletter http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Newsletter-17th-December-2020 Thu, 17 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMT Please CLICK HERE to access information from Avon and Somerset Police http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Message-from-Avon-and-Somerset-Police Mon, 14 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMT Please CLICK HERE to access an important letter if you child is currently self-isolating. http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Self-isolation-letter-11-12-2020 Fri, 11 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMT There has been a change to the end of this term, please CLICK HERE to access the information http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Parent-Carer-end-of-term-2-update Thu, 10 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMT Please CLICK HERE to access a letter from the Local Authority regarding Face Coverings for Parents/Carers http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Letter-from-the-Local-Authority Thu, 03 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMT Please CLICK HERE to access our latest Parent/Carer Newsletter http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Parent-Carer-Newsletter-27th-November-2020 Fri, 27 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMT Downend held a 'Big Draw' competition.  We were absolutely stunned by the pure talent and time that went into these wonderful entries.  To see the winners and find out more, please click the link.  We are so proud of each and every one who entered and it was so hard to judge.  WELL DONE! http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Big-Draw-Competition Thu, 26 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMT Please CLICK HERE to access information regarding the wearing of facemasks from Monday 9th November 2020. http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Parent-Carer-Facemask-information-6-11-2020 Fri, 06 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMT Please CLICK HERE to access our latest parent/carer newsletter. http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Parent-Carer-Newsletter-3rd-November-2020 Tue, 03 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMT Please CLICK HERE to access the generic letter sent to parents/carers this evening.   http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Confirmed-Case-of-COIVD-19-at-Downend-School Sat, 24 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMT Please CLICK HERE to access the Headteacher's newsletter . http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Parent-Carer-Newsletter-22nd-October-2020 Thu, 22 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMT Please CLICK HERE to access the Headteacher's newsletter to parents and carers. http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Parent-Carer-Newsletter-2-10-2020 Fri, 02 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMT Please CLICK HERE to access the Public Health England, Test and Trace letter. http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Public-Health-England-Test-and-Trace-letter Thu, 24 Sep 2020 00:00:00 GMT Letter to parents/carers http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/SGC-Letter-and-guidance-on-social-distancing Mon, 21 Sep 2020 00:00:00 GMT Please find below our latest Newsletter along with the Google Classroom Guide http://downend.greenhousecms.co.uk/News/Parent-Carer-Newsletter-11th-September-2020 Mon, 14 Sep 2020 00:00:00 GMT