On Friday 23rd October, the Early Years and Key Stage 1 children got into the spirit of Halloween by dressing up. The children made Oreo spiders, they ate party food and played lots of games like musical bumps and musical statues. All pupils thoroughly enjoyed dressing up and taking part in all the different Halloween activities!
From Monday 2nd to Thursday 5th October, a group of Year 6 children had a real sense of excited achievement as they completed their Bikeability course– a bike-training scheme provided by the London Borough of Hillingdon. They began by learning some basic road safety skills before riding on the roads under strict supervision, around Hayes. At the end of the week, the instructors commented on the excellent behaviour of all the children who attended the course and the progress they all made. Congratulations to all the children who took part!
Year 6 pupils engaged in a science experiment to create a working periscope and explain how the periscope allows them to see objects they would not usually be able to see. Children enjoyed the investigation and were able to discuss and share their findings and record these using diagrams and scientific language
On Friday 22nd October the Year 6 children casted their votes for the next school leaders of Rosedale Primary school. The children who wanted to stand for election gave speeches to the other children outlining what they stand for and what they would like to achieve as a leader. The children then took part in a democratic vote, writing the name of those who they would like to elect and post it in our ballot box. The children will be eagerly awaiting the results of the election which will be announced very soon!
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Using a multisensory approach to learning, the Nursery children explored their senses, allowing them to observe and make sense of the world around them. The children utilised two senses (smell and taste) by smelling various fruits and vegetables and identified whether they were sweet or sour, and which scents they found comforting and which they did not. With their underlying knowledge of particular foods, the children went on to predict what was inside a cup using their sense of smell. They found that their past experiences shaped their development, providing them with an increased understanding of the foods before them. They then experimented with their sense of taste by creating their own sandwiches using their knowledge of what fruits and vegetables they believe combine well together. The children benefited from this active learning method as they reinforced their understanding of familiar smells and tastes, enabling them to learn through experience and positively transform the world around them.
Last week, the Reception children stayed for lunch for the first time! The pupils were enthusiastic and really enjoyed this experience they couldn’t stop talking to each other about what they were eating! On the second day, a few children realised the importance of eating first and talking after. We are encouraging the children to concentrate on eating their food but, as lunchtime is a social occasion, they are still learning how to get the balance right.
We are thrilled to welcome our students and staff back to a brand new academic year. We trust that you all had a relaxing holiday and look forward to the new year ahead and all the challenges it will bring. A very special welcome to all our Year 7 students. We trust that you have settled in well and we are very excited to embark on the Rosedale College journey with all of you. As a college we are committed to excellence in all we do. We will continue to provide all of our students with opportunities to excel both inside and out of the classroom. As such, our extracurricular program will be published soon. Please encourage your child to sign up to one of the activities. At Rosedale College we also encourage all parents to be active participants in the College. With your partnership and support, we hope to ensure that your child has an enriching and joyful experience at Rosedale College.
All the new Reception children thoroughly enjoyed their first day of Primary School on Wednesday 6th September. They were excited to meet their teachers and eagerly took part in lots of fun learning activities. Playtime proved to be great fun as they played games and made friends!
On Monday 24th to Tuesday 25th July, some of our pupils were invited to take part in a Summer School which helped to support them with their Mathematics and English. The children thoroughly enjoyed all the different activities without even realising it was further helping in their understanding of Mathematics and English.
On Monday 10th to Friday 14th July, some of the Year 6 children visited the Gordon Brown Centre for their residential trip and they were fortunate enough to have perfect summertime weather! The children took part in various outdoor activities including the GBC Megabowl, Roman Gladiator Training Camp and the Trim Trail.
On Monday 3rd July, Mill Cottage Farm came to visit the Nursery, Reception, Year 1 and 2 pupils. Children interacted with many different animals, which included rabbits, goats, sheep, chickens, ducks and an alpaca! This was part of their curriculum in understanding all living things. They learnt how to look after the animals and what produce we can get from each of the farm animals.
