Letters Home & Bulletins

Welcome to our information page. 

All our letters home to parents and carers will be listed here, along with our weekly bulletin to keep up to date with all our news. 

If you require paper copies please email contact@thedownsschool.org and these will be provided free of charge.

Name Date Category  
6th Form Art Trip to Tate Modern Launch Letter 13th Dec 2024Sixth Form Download
6th Form Iceland Geography Trip Kit List Letter 06th Nov 2024Sixth Form Download
6th Form Iceland Trip Kit List 06th Nov 2024Sixth Form Download
A Level Revision Resources 14th Mar 2024Sixth Form Download
Additional Equipment for Students 15th Dec 2022Whole School Download
Annual Consent Form for Off-Site Learning Letter 06th Sep 2024Whole School Download
Applying to Sixth Form/New Subject Taster Day 08th Nov 2024Year 11 Download
Assessment and Reporting System for Key Stage 3 14th Nov 2024Year 7 Download
Attendance at School Letter 14th Nov 2024Whole School Download
Book Trust Bookbuzz - Year 7 10th Oct 2024Year 7 Download
Celebrating Success outside School 16th Oct 2024Whole School Download
Christmas Jumper Day/Christmas Raffle - Thursday 12 December 21st Nov 2024Whole School Download
Christmas Lunches - 10-12 December 2024 21st Nov 2024Whole School Download
Costa Rica Information Evening 05th Dec 2024Year 11 Download
Costa Rica Information Evening 05th Dec 2024Sixth Form Download
Current Year 8 Italy Ski Trip 2025 Launch Letter 07th Mar 2024Year 8 Download
Current Years 8/9 Spanish Language Trip Launch Letter (Spanish students only) 23rd Oct 2024Year 8 Download
Current Years 8/9 Spanish Language Trip Launch Letter (Spanish students only) 23rd Oct 2024Year 9 Download
Duke of Edinburgh Awards Parents Information Evening Letter 20th Nov 2024Year 9 Download
Duke of Edinburgh Awards Parents Information Evening Letter 20th Nov 2024Year 10 Download
Duke of Edinburgh Awards Parents Information Evening Letter 20th Nov 2024Sixth Form Download
Enrichment Guide 24/25 28th Jun 2024Whole School Download
Filming Science Lessons 27th Sep 2022Whole School Download
Flu Vaccination Letter (Yrs7-11) - Wednesday, 20 November 11th Oct 2024Whole School Download
Gardening Volunteers 05th Jul 2024Whole School Download
ILS Locker Letter 2024/25 09th May 2024Whole School Download
Introductory Letter to Year 12 Students 13th Sep 2024Sixth Form Download
Introductory Letter to Year 13 Students 13th Sep 2024Sixth Form Download
Key Policies and Procedures 13th Sep 2024Whole School Download
Key Stage 3 Reporting 11th Oct 2023Whole School Download
KS4 Information Evening 2024 - Presentation 17th Sep 2024Year 10 Download
KS4 Information Evening 2024 - Presentation 17th Sep 2024Year 11 Download
KS4 Subject Texts and Revision Books 20th Mar 2024Year 10 Download
Language option in Year 9 09th May 2024Year 8 Download
Leaflet for Secondary School Vaccinations 04th Dec 2024Year 9 Download
Letter from Ofsted 30th Sep 2024Whole School Download
Lunch Menu 16-17 December 2024 12th Dec 2024Whole School Download
Lunch Menu 6-10 January 2025 17th Dec 2024Whole School Download
Meningitis ACWY leaflet 04th Dec 2024Year 9 Download
Ofsted Letter 07th Nov 2024Whole School Download
Ofsted Report 07th Nov 2024Whole School Download
ParentView Whole School Survey Presentation 24th May 2024Whole School Download
PE Cross Country Running Letter 05th Sep 2024Year 10 Download
PE Cross Country Running Letter 05th Sep 2024Year 11 Download
PE Cross Country Running Letter 05th Sep 2024Year 7 Download
PE Cross Country Running Letter 05th Sep 2024Year 8 Download
PE Cross Country Running Letter 05th Sep 2024Year 9 Download
PE Financial Contributions 10th May 2024Whole School Download
Proposal to Move to Academy Trust - Letter and FAQs 28th Jun 2024Whole School Download
Safeguarding 28th Apr 2022Whole School Download
School Inspections - A Guide for Parents 30th Sep 2024Whole School Download
SilverCloud 03rd Oct 2022Whole School Download
Sixth Form Online Information Evening - Tuesday, 24 September 13th Sep 2024Sixth Form Download
Snapchat Parents' Guide 21st Oct 2022Whole School Download
Sniffer Dog in school 02nd Feb 2024Whole School Download
STUDENT BULLETIN 11-15 NOVEMBER 2024 07th Nov 2024Student Bulletin Download
STUDENT BULLETIN 14-18 OCTOBER 2024 10th Oct 2024Student Bulletin Download
STUDENT BULLETIN 16-18 DECEMBER 2024 13th Dec 2024Student Bulletin Download
STUDENT BULLETIN 16-20 SEPTEMBER 2024 13th Sep 2024Student Bulletin Download
STUDENT BULLETIN 18-22 NOVEMBER 2024 14th Nov 2024Student Bulletin Download
STUDENT BULLETIN 2-6 DECEMBER 2024 28th Nov 2024Student Bulletin Download
STUDENT BULLETIN 21-25 OCTOBER 2024 17th Oct 2024Student Bulletin Download
STUDENT BULLETIN 23-27 SEPTEMBER 2024 20th Sep 2024Student Bulletin Download
STUDENT BULLETIN 25-29 NOVEMBER 2024 21st Nov 2024Student Bulletin Download
STUDENT BULLETIN 4-8 NOVEMBER 2024 04th Nov 2024Student Bulletin Download
STUDENT BULLETIN 6-10 JANUARY 2025 18th Dec 2024Student Bulletin Download
STUDENT BULLETIN 7-11 OCTOBER 2024 03rd Oct 2024Student Bulletin Download
STUDENT BULLETIN 9-13 DECEMBER 2024 05th Dec 2024Student Bulletin Download
STUDENT BULLETIN 9-13 SEPTEMBER 2024 06th Sep 2024Student Bulletin Download
STUDENT BULLETIN W/C MONDAY, 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 26th Sep 2024Student Bulletin Download
Swimming Pool Fundraising 07th Nov 2024Whole School Download
Swings & Smiles Christmas Celebration 21st Nov 2024Year 7 Download
Swings & Smiles Christmas Celebration 21st Nov 2024Year 8 Download
Teenage 3-in-1 booster 04th Dec 2024Year 9 Download
Tellmi App 14th Dec 2023Whole School Download
The Dangers of Vaping 07th Feb 2024Whole School Download
The National College 19th Dec 2023Whole School Download
Traffic/Parking outside the school 12th Sep 2024Whole School Download
Transport for 6th Form PE Sport Fixtures Letter 05th Sep 2024Sixth Form Download
Tutor Allocation 24/25 22nd Jul 2024Whole School Download
UCAS Guide for Year 12 15th May 2024Sixth Form Download
Uniform Letter 05th Dec 2024Whole School Download
Volunteering Resource for Students 08th Mar 2024Whole School Download
Wellbeing presentations 25th Jan 2022Whole School Download
West Berkshire Lottery 08th Apr 2022Whole School Download
Y13 UCAS Next Steps 19th Sep 2024Sixth Form Download
Year 10 Silver DofE Training Day Letter 10th Dec 2024Year 10 Download
Year 10 Silver Duke of Edinburgh Launch Letter 15th Oct 2024Year 10 Download
Year 10 Students and their use of Social Media 19th Jan 2024Year 10 Download
Year 10 Work Experience 24-26 June 2025 14th Nov 2024Year 10 Download
Year 11 Careers Support and Information 12th Sep 2024Year 11 Download
Year 11 English Theatre Trip Much Ado About Nothing Launch Letter 18th Dec 2024Year 11 Download
Year 11 Mock Exams Letter 23rd Oct 2024Year 11 Download
Year 11 Mock Exams Timetable 23rd Oct 2024Year 11 Download
Year 11 Mock re-sits 18th Dec 2024Year 11 Download
Year 11 Ongoing Careers Support and Resources 28th Jun 2024Year 11 Download
Year 11 V&A Art Trip Launch Letter 21st Nov 2024Year 11 Download
Year 12 Geography Field Trips Launch Letter (12C/Gg1 and 12E/Gg1) 17th Oct 2024Sixth Form Download
Year 12 Gold Duke of Edinburgh Launch Letter 15th Oct 2024Sixth Form Download
Year 12 Higher Education and Careers Support/Guidance 14th Mar 2023Sixth Form Download
Year 12 Letter "Next Steps" - UCAS Research 15th May 2024Sixth Form Download
Year 12 Maths Tutoring Support for Geography A Level NEA 25th Jan 2024Sixth Form Download
Year 12 Timeline of Events 09th Feb 2024Sixth Form Download
Year 12 UCAS Steps 15th May 2024Sixth Form Download
Year 13 Exams - Letter and Timetable 05th Dec 2024Sixth Form Download
Year 13 Film Study Day Launch Letter (13A/Fi1) 17th Oct 2024Sixth Form Download
Year 13 Music Trip to Handel & Hendrix House Launch Letter 13th Dec 2024Sixth Form Download
Year 13 Psychology Conference Launch Letter (13B/Py1, 13D/Py1, 13D/Py2 24th Oct 2024Sixth Form Download
Year 13 Royal Courts Law Trip Launch Letter 10th Dec 2024Sixth Form Download
Year 7 Mathematics Sets 21st Nov 2024Year 7 Download
Year 8 Student Runner 12th Sep 2024Year 8 Download
Year 9 Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Launch Letter 15th Oct 2024Year 9 Download
Year 9 HOY - Maternity Cover 01st Oct 2024Year 9 Download
Year 9 Italy Ski Trip Parent/Student Information Evening Letter 22nd Oct 2024Year 9 Download
Year 9 Vaccinations: Men ACWY & 3-in-1 booster CONSENT LETTER 04th Dec 2024Year 9 Download
Years 10-13 War Horse Drama Trip Launch Letter 03rd Oct 2024Year 10 Download
Years 10-13 War Horse Drama Trip Launch Letter 03rd Oct 2024Year 11 Download
Years 10-13 War Horse Drama Trip Launch Letter 03rd Oct 2024Sixth Form Download
Years 10/11 Drama Theatre Trip An Inspector Calls - Classes 10D/Dr1, 11X/Dr1, 11B/Dr1 14th Nov 2024Year 10 Download
Years 10/11 Drama Theatre Trip An Inspector Calls - Classes 10D/Dr1, 11X/Dr1, 11B/Dr1 14th Nov 2024Year 11 Download
Years 10/11 English Theatre Trip An Inspector Calls - Classes 10E/En2/5/6/7/8 & 11E/En3/4/5/6/7/8 14th Nov 2024Year 10 Download
Years 10/11 English Theatre Trip An Inspector Calls - Classes 10E/En2/5/6/7/8 & 11E/En3/4/5/6/7/8 14th Nov 2024Year 11 Download
Young Carers Survey 09th Jan 2024Whole School Download
Yr7 Option for School Provided Materials 12th Dec 2024Year 7 Download
Yr8 Option for School Provided Materials 12th Dec 2024Year 8 Download
Yr9 Option for School Provided Materials 12th Dec 2024Year 9 Download
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