The Rosary 8th July, 2016

School Reports

Your child will be bringing home their school report today. If there is anything you wish to discuss with your child’s class teacher, there will be a drop in session from 3:30 to 4:30pm on Monday 11th July. Please come along.

EYFS and Key Stage 1 Sport’s Day

Sports Day for the morning Nursery and Key Stage 1 children will take place in the Junior Playground on Tuesday 12th July at 9.10am. Should it be raining in the morning, it will take place on Thursday morning instead.  

 

Year 6 End of Term Production

The Year 6 production will now be taking place at 1:30pm on Tuesday 12th July and at 7:30pm on Wednesday 13th July. Both performances will take place in The Pope John Centre.

Leaver’s Mass

Parents are invited to join us at our Leavers’ Mass on Friday 15th July at Our Lady Queen of Apostles at 9:30am.

End of Term Fun Afternoon

The PTA have organised an end of term Fun Afternoon which will take place on Thursday 14th July in the Junior Playground from 3:20pm to 4pm.

Cakes, drinks and ice-pops will be on sale.

Telephone: 020 8570 4942

Infants: admin@rosary.hounslow.sch.uk Juniors: office@rosary.hounslow.sch.uk                                      www.rosary.hounslow.sch.uk    

Aspire,  Believe,  Achieve:  Together  

in  Christ  

 

Transition Afternoon

On Monday 18th July the children will be meeting their new teachers for next term and spending the afternoon in their new classes.

Classes  2016-­‐17  Current

Class Teacher Support New Class

New Nursery

Intake Mrs Deane Mrs

Robinson/ Mrs O’Rourke

Nursery

Mrs Biziuk Mrs Aggarwal/Mrs

Vara

Penguin

Dolphin Miss Larkin EYFS Lead

Mrs Willmer/Mrs

Holas Dolphin Miss Faquir Mrs Lawrence Tiger Penguin Mrs Sewell Mrs Vara Koala

Koala Mrs Smith – KS1 Lead

Mrs Fallon Panda

Tigers Mr McMullan Mrs Chughtai Giraffe Giraffes Miss Potts Mrs Nolan 3A Pandas Miss Allum 3B

3A Miss Dodd/Mrs Chapman Mrs Dhillon

4A

3B Mr Menezes 4B 4B Miss Neilan

Mrs Newman

5A 4A Miss Alaka –

Baruwa (maternity

cover)

5B

5A Miss Greisati Mrs Hackman 6A 5B Mrs Tripp 6B

Bocketts Farm

The children in the Hedgehogs and Squirrels classes had a lovely time visiting the animals at the farm in June. They fed the animals, watched the pigs racing and even had a ride on the tractor.

Parents of Year 5: in your child’s bag you will find a letter regarding transition into

Year 6. Thank you for your support

Congratulations to Panda Class for having the best attendance last week and to Squirrels and 6B for their punctuality.

 

27 - 1 July 2016 Att % Lates Class Panda 99.67 3 Class 6A 99.35 7 Class Giraffe 99.31 5 Class 4A 99.17 4 Class Dolphin 99.00 7 Class Tiger 98.33 4 Class 5B 98.28 9 Class 4B 98.00 5 Class Koalas 97.33 12 Class 6B 96.77 0 Class Penguin 96.67 7 Class 3A 96.00 13 Class 3B 95.33 6 Class 5A 95.33 2 Class Squirrels 90.00 0 Class Hedgehogs 88.35 1 Totals 97.31 85  

 Achievement  Awards!  

 

3A – Chrysa, 3B – Phoebe & Callum,

4A – Adam, 4B – Lindsey, 5A – Nathan,

5B – Daniel, 6A – Olsha, 6B – Eryk

Giraffe – Johan, Panda – Jarema,

Tigers – Emilia

All of Koala Class

Thank you to those parents who took the time to complete the recent questionnaire. Your opinions are always valued by us here at The Rosary Catholic Primary School and we strive to meet your needs/concerns. Please see the analysis of results below. Thank you for your continued support.  

Religious education Agree

strongly Agree Disagree

Disagree strongly

1. The school keeps me informed of what is taught in

religious education lessons

23% 58% 17% 2%

2. My child is making good progress in religious

education

33% 64% 3% -

3. There is regular and appropriate homework for my

child’s age and ability in religious education

23% 62% 13% 2%

4. Religious education is challenging and exciting 23% 72% 5% -

         

The Catholic life of the school Agree

strongly Agree Disagree

Disagree strongly

5. The school offers a distinctively Catholic education

29% 66% 4% 1%

6. The school provides clear moral teaching 32% 67% 1% -

7. The school provides opportunities for spiritual growth and development

27% 70% 3% -

8. There are regular sacramental celebrations of Mass and Reconciliation

41% 56% 3% -

9. The school ensures that there are opportunities for daily prayer

46% 54% - -

10. There are opportunities for my child to serve others and support those in need

27% 71% 2% -

11. The school actively promotes strong partnership with parents

25% 73% 2% -

12. There are strong links between the school and our local parish(es)

41% 56% 2% 1%

13. The school invites parents to attend school assemblies and liturgies.

41% 54% 4% 1%

14. If you want to explain any answers, or if there is anything else you want the school to know, please let us know.

- More age appropriate Religious Education homework. - Keep parents/ carers up-to-date with what the children are learning in lessons. - Make parents aware of liturgical celebrations.

Wanted

If any of our parents are budding artists can they please get in touch with Miss Bass as we are looking for help with a special project for the school.

Summer Holiday Cycle Training for children in London Borough of Hounslow

Want to improve your child’s cycling skills this summer? We have a range of subsidised cycle training courses for children and young people aged from 3-13 years old running across the borough during school holidays. for more information.

All courses will be running during school summer holidays at The Green School in Isleworth and Cranford Community College for those who live, work or study in the borough.

Balanceability™ learn to ride sessions are designed for children aged 3-10 years who cannot yet ride a bike on two wheels. They teach the essential balance and control skills required to ride a bike.

• When do the courses take place? Courses at The Green School will take place during week commencing 25th July and at Cranford College during week commencing 1st August. Balanceability courses consist of two 55 minute sessions across two days. Sessions run from 09:00-12:00.

• Are the courses free? These courses are subsidised by the London Borough of Hounslow, subject to a booking and administration fee of £5 per child per course.

• Does my child need to have their own bike and helmet? No, all bikes and helmets are provided for these courses

For more information and to book a course visit: http://www.cycleexperience.com/holidaycourses/hounslow/

Bikeability Level 2 and Level 3 courses These cycle training courses are designed for children and young people aged 9 and above who can already confidently ride a bike on two wheels.

• When do the courses take place? Courses at The Green School will take place during week commencing 25th July and at Cranford College during week commencing 1st August. Bikeability Level 2 consists of two half day sessions across two consecutive mornings from 9:00-12:00. Bikeability Level 3 is a full day course for young people aged 11+ who have already achieved Bikeability Level 2 and runs from 09:30-15:30.

For more information and to book a course visit: http://www.cycleexperience.com/learntoride/hounslow.php

Driving with Undue Care

Can drivers please be careful if coming down The Green as parents and children have narrowly avoided being hurt by careless driving. In particular there has been an incident involving the following cars: Blue Vauxhall Zafira WV03 PFY and a silver BMW J100 SPR. Thank you.

 

J U L Y

Su M Tu W Th F Sa

10 11

12

AM: EYFS/KS1 SPORTS DAY (1)

Y6: 1:30pm AFTERNOON PRODUCTION POPE JOHN CENTRE

13

Y6: 7:30pm EVENING PRODUCTION POPE JOHN CENTRE

14

AM: EYFS/KS1 SPORTS DAY (2)

15

9:30 LEAVERS’ MASS @ OLQA.

16

17 18

8:15 Y6 LEAVERS’ BREAKFAST

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SCHOOL CLOSES AT 2PM

20 21 22 23

Please find below the term dates for 2016-17. These can also be found on our website.

Autumn  Term  2016  

INSET  DAY  1     Monday  5th  September  –  (school  closed  for  children)  

INSET  DAY  2     Tuesday  6th  September  –  (school  closed  for  children)  

TERM  STARTS   Wednesday  7th    September  -­‐  Children  return  to  school  

HALF  TERM       Monday  24th  October  to  Friday  28th  October    

TERM  STARTS   Monday  31st  October  -­‐  children  return  to  school  

TERM  ENDS     Wednesday  21st  December  –-­‐  school  closes  at  2pm  

 

Spring  Term  2017  

TERM  STARTS     Tuesday  3rd  January  –  children  return  to  school  

HALF  TERM       Monday  13th  February  to  Friday  17th  February    

INSET  DAY  3     Monday  20th  February  –  (school  closed  for  children)  

TERM  STARTS     Tuesday  21st    February  –  children  return  to  school  

TERM  ENDS     Friday  31st  March  –  school  closes  at  2pm  

Summer  Term  2017  

TERM  STARTS     Tuesday  18th  April  –  children  return  to  school  

MAY  DAY       Monday  1st    May  –  school  closed  

HALF  TERM       Monday  29th    May    to  Friday  2nd  June    

TERM  STARTS     Monday  5th  June  –  children  return  to  school  

TERM  ENDS     Wednesday  19th  July  ––  school  closes  at  2pm  

INSET  DAY  4     Thursday  20th  July  –  (school  closed  for  children)  

INSET  DAY  5     Friday  21st  July    -­‐  (school  closed  for  children)