Friday 22 May 2015

Issue 32 2014-2015

This half term has been another incredible one with lots of immersive learning experiences.
The Foundation Stage has been learning about Castles, Kings and Queens.  The learning environment continues to be outstanding, from castles to role-play in to pictures and labels full of information.  The Foundation Team do an amazing job each half term to create such stimulating environments. 
Key Stage One pupils were engrossed in a ‘Robot Wars’ afternoon where they worked as part of a team making their own remote controlled robot and then competed against each other for the strongest robot!  Such afternoons enthuse the children even more and provides them the opportunity to see ‘robots’ in all their forms.
Year 3/4 pupils have been learning about apartheid which was experienced by many black people living in South Africa and were very proud to show off their incredible autobiographies about Nelson Mandela and his fight for freedom.  The topic was spectacularly concluded this week with an African Arts Day, learning how to play African drums and learning traditional African dances.
Year 5/6 pupils were involved in a Launch Day for the ‘Best of British’ topic. They took part in a series of workshops that included trying British foods, Morris Dancing and hands-on activities to help them understand the British Monarchy.
I would like to say “thank you” to all the staff at Robin Hood for their hard work and dedication and a huge “thank you” to our pupils for the incredible amount of effort they put in to their learning.
Have a lovely half term.
Miss Hinton
Deputy Headteacher



Friday 15 May 2015

Issue 31 2014-2015

Dear Parent/ Carer,
It has been an eventful week, especially for our Year 6 pupils, who have impressed us all greatly; they have come into school every morning ready to face the challenges ahead. Our message has been consistent; although the SATs tests help to validate attainment to an extent, they certainly do not define our pupil’s successes. At Robin Hood, we believe that “Success is in the journey, not the destination” and that it is the learning process and ongoing achievements every day that have and always will be most important in EVERY subject. WELL DONE YEAR 6!
Next week looks set to be a very busy one too; our Governors will be carrying out an assessment to select a new Headteacher to join our school following my departure. We will give you more news as we have it. Also next week many of us will be heading to London for the Year 6 residential, which we are all very much looking forward to.
Congratulations to Mrs Comstive, who attended a special Long Service Award Ceremony this week to mark her 25 years at Robin Hood. We feel so honoured to have benefitted from Mrs Comstive’s incredible support over the years and the school looks forward to a great many more!

Have a great weekend!

Mrs Dale

Family Fundraiser Day- 16th May 2015


Friday 8 May 2015

Issue 30 2014-2015

Dear Parent/ Carer,
We now have some finalised dates for the summer term:
Year 4 Resi- 3rd-5th June
Nursery Assembly- 3rd June (11am) and 5th June (2:30pm)
UKS2 assembly- 12th June (2:30 pm- 3pm)
LKS2 assembly- 19th June (2:30 pm- 3pm)
Reception Sports Day- 26th June (1:15 pm-2:30 pm)- school field
KS1 assembly- 26th June (2:30 pm- 3pm)
UKS2 Sports Day- 29th June (9:00 am)- John Charles CS
LKS2 Sports Day- 29th June (12:00 am)- John Charles CS
Year 1 Sports Day- 30th June (9:00 am)- John Charles CS
Year 2 Sports Day- 30th June (12:00 am)- John Charles CS
Year 6 Prom night- 30th June 5:00 pm- 6:30 pm
Official opening of building community event- 1st July
Year 6 Leavers Assembly L- 2nd July
Reception Assembly- 10th July (2:30 pm- 3pm)
FKS1 Poetry competition and June Wood Award- 2:00 pm- 2:30 pm – 14th July
KS2 Poetry competition and June Wood Award- 2:30 pm- 3:00 pm – 14th July
School closes- 21st July
We would like to hold a non-uniform day next Friday (15th) to raise money for those affected by the dreadful earthquake in Nepal. I feel it is important that we educate our pupils to have a good understanding of what is happening in our world right now but also promote the British value of generosity and charity. Please bring in £1 to support this cause.
And a final GOOD LUCK to all of our Year 6s who will be doing their SATs tests next week; we are proud of you all.
Have a great weekend!

Mrs Dale

Friday 1 May 2015

Issue 29 2014-2015

Dear Parent/ Carer,
We are now entering the final month of our building work and you will have received a letter this week stating that the new office will be accessible from Tuesday and giving an alternative route into the school for pupils in Miss Mees’ and Miss Snowden’s classes.
Please ensure that if your child has a dentist or doctor’s appointment during school time, that the office are informed in advance. Several children have been collected from school for such appointments with no prior indication. Thanks.
More staffing news- Miss Sutcliffe, one of our Communication Support Workers, will be leaving at the end of the year. Miss Sutcliffe will be moving on to study for her qualification to become a Teacher of the Deaf. I know that she will excel and thrive on her new journey.
If you have the opportunity over the coming months, please visit Tropical World as the Robin Hood artwork is now installed and on display. The stunning pieces are the fruits of our Art Club’s labour. Mrs Chin and Miss Morris have done a brilliant job of leading the sessions; they really do look fantastic!
Have a great Bank Holiday weekend!
Mrs Dale