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Rosedale Primary Celebrated Nationally for Outstanding Achievement

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 16:30:08 GMT

Rosedale Primary is proud to announce that we have been formally recognised for delivering outstanding outcomes for disadvantaged pupils, placing our school among the strongest performers nationally in 2024/25.

2026 Admissions - Book A Guided Tour

Thu, 4 Dec 2025 12:40:15 GMT

We are pleased to invite you in for a Guided Tours of Rosedale Primary School, where you can discover the warm, inclusive and high-achieving environment praised in our recent Ofsted inspection.

Incredible Eggs

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:11:23 GMT

The Early Years children have had special visitors in school this week, ducklings! The children have been learning about the life cycle of ducklings from seeing them in their eggs, to watching them hatch and caring for them afterwards. The children have been taking good care of the ducklings whilst interacting with them by feeding them and giving them lots of cuddles!

Supporting A Safe Evacuation for Everyone

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:46:26 GMT

New Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP)

At The Rosedale Hewens Academy Trust, the safety and wellbeing of everyone in our community is our top priority. In line with updated guidance, we are introducing a new approach to ensure that individuals who may need assistance during an emergency—such as those with disabilities or temporary mobility challenges—are fully supported.

Easter Bonnet Making

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 08:00:36 GMT

Thank you to all parents, guardians and carers of Reception and Nursery children who came in and helped their children make their Easter Bonnets. It was lovely to see you all, they were all a work of art.

World Book Day

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:07:38 GMT

On Thursday 5th March, the children at school spread much joy and excitement as they dressed up to celebrate World Book Day. The children came in fantastic costumes as characters from their favourite books, bringing lots of fun and colour into the school. There was a wonderful array of characters from many different books and historical periods. All the children looked fantastic, as we’re sure you will agree! Thank you to our parents, guardians and carers for your generosity, we raised £140.58 for WaterAid.

Tudor Toys Workshop

Fri, 6 Mar 2026 10:54:24 GMT

On Monday 2nd March, the Year 5 pupils took part in a Tudor Toys workshop which saw them make a woodpecker toy that moved down a thin pole. The pupils learnt about different aspects of Science, Engineering, Mathematics and Technology in order to create these toys. They all thoroughly enjoyed making their beau-tifully coloured individual woodpeckers and were very excited to show off their hard work to all their friends, parents, guardians and carers!

Number Day

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 09:07:32 GMT

A huge thank you to all the parents, guardians, carers and children who participated in NSPCC Number Day on Friday 6th February. We were so impressed by the enthusiasm and effort shown throughout the day. Thank you as well for your generousdonations. We are delighted to share that we raised £130 for the NSPCC. Your continued support helps make a real difference!!

Young Voices Concert 2026

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 12:14:39 GMT

On Tuesday 3rd February, some of our Year 5 pupils travelled to the OVO Arena to take part in the Young Voices concert. The pupils have been rehearsing hard since October last year. The children continued to show their determination and dedication to the choir all the way through. Their hard work was rewarded and paid off when they are able to perform at the OVO in front of thousands of audience members. The pupils were swept away with the electric atmosphere at the OVO, showcasing their dance moves to the best of their ability and singing at the top of their lungs. It is fair to say, everyone that attended the choir had the best time and thoroughly enjoyed the entire concert.

Ancient Egyptian Workshop

Fri, 6 Feb 2026 10:17:16 GMT

As part of their Ancient Egyptian topic, our Year 4 pupils travelled back in time with an amazing archaeologist to explore the lifestyle and dress of the Egyptians. They were eager and enthusiastic to handle a range of fascinating and unusual artefacts. The pupils were dressed in fantastic outfits and armour fit for a pharaoh, his warriors, farmers, a high priestess and an Egyptian family. They were highly engaged in discussions and role-play throughout the workshop, making it a truly unforgettable Egyptian experience!

Junior Citizens Event – Year 6

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 09:13:48 GMT

On Thursday 22nd January, pupils from Year 6 attended a Junior Citizens event at Brunel University where they learnt how to stay safe and to be good citizens. The pupils were completely focussed as they attended different sessions that involved them in realistic and problematic scenarios where they had to think carefully about the actions they needed to take. There were eight scenarios in total, which covered health issues, fire safety, citizenship, home safety, dangerous substances, online safety, watersafety and road safety.

Life Base Workshops

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 09:01:21 GMT

Last week, some of our pupils took part in the exciting LifeBase workshops, which helped them develop a greater understanding of themselves, how their bodies function, and how to keep themselves safe and healthy. Pupils were enthusiastic and fully engaged in a range of fun, age-appropriate activities designed to support informed decision-making about their health, build let's go let's goself-esteem through inspiring enrichment experiences, and develop essential life skills.

Nursery Activities

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 10:20:22 GMT

The Nursery children have returned to school after the Christmas holidays and jumped straight back into various activities. The children used the interactive whiteboards to practise writing different sounds they have learnt, engaged in sensory play using the sandpit and soft foam, and attempted various mathematics games to develop and reinforce basic numeracy skills. They were all thrilled to return to Nursery and were ecstatic to see their friends!

Reception and Nursery Christmas Performance

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 15:13:45 GMT

Cock-a-Doodle Christmas! Our Nursery and Reception children delighted everyone with their joyful performance, spreading festive cheer with big smiles, songs, and lots of Christmas magic. The children thoroughly enjoyed taking part in the performance and were very excited to sing the songs they had learnt to their audience, clearly demonstrating how they had grown in confidence since September.

Year 2 Christmas Performance

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 10:26:56 GMT

On Wednesday 10th December, our Year 2 pupils reported the sighting of aliens that had landed at Rosedale Primary School! This close encounter led our Year 2 to invite the aliens in to satisfy their inquiries about the meaning of Christmas. They achieved this by acting out the reasons why Christmas is celebrated and persuaded the aliens to enjoy the festivities. In the afternoon, the children enjoyed their Christmas party, especially after all the hard work they put into their full-fledged performance in the morning!

Year 5 Christmas Performance

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 11:08:22 GMT

On Wednesday 3rd December, Year 5 children demonstrate their individual talents as they performed in their annual Christmas show, which this year, told the story of the cruelty of King Herod during the time of Jesus. The performance was linked to the contemporary world, sending out the message that anyone can be a superstar! It was a wonderful musical performance by the children, who sang their songs with delightful enthusiasm. A fun party for all Year 5 pupils then took place, where they all celebrated the end of a very successful day!