What wonderful Harvest Festivals we enjoyed at both sites this year! At Rode the children sang beautifully and enthusiastically, filling the hall with joy and autumn spirit. Their performance of “Food, Glorious Food!” was a firm favourite, with smiles and animated faces and actions! After the...
To celebrated National Poetry Day, Children were invited to bring in their favourite poems or poetry books. This year the theme was 'Play'. Gruffalo Class have been learning 2 poems 'Leaves are falling" and 'Mice' which we are hoping to perform at our Harvest Festival. Elmer Class...
In Gruffalo, the children made French and Italian flags to celebrate family links within the class. Elmer Class learnt how to say and write their name in Ukrainian with Tanya. They practiced saying days of the week, colours and animal noises! In Paddington, the children learned Spanish....
This week, the year 3 and 4 children stepped back in time to experience life as Stone Age hunter-gatherers on an exciting foraging walk around Rode. Armed with pots and bags and their curiosity, the children explored the local area in search of wild fruits and...
What an exciting afternoon of football! The Year 4 teams from Rode and NSP took on Vallis in a friendly and fun-filled match that showcased excellent sportsmanship and enthusiasm from all players. From the very first whistle, it was clear that this would be a great...
Last week, our school was buzzing with creativity, colour, and confidence as the children took to the catwalk for our much-anticipated Trashion Show! Pupils proudly showcased their incredible outfits made entirely from recycled and repurposed materials—each design as unique and imaginative as the next. It was...
This week, we were thrilled to welcome a visit from the inspiring team at Everyone Needs Pockets, who led an exciting and hands-on up-cycling workshop for our pupils. The children learned about the importance of sustainability in fashion and how old clothes can be transformed...
Fortunately after a wet and windy start to the day the clouds cleared just in time for our annual sports day. The children worked brilliantly in their teams to complete the different activities and it was fantastic to see the older children supporting the younger...
We are incredibly proud of all our children who took part in the Poetry by Heart competition this year. Each child showed fantastic confidence and commitment by learning and performing a poem completely off by heart – a brilliant achievement! This year saw over 11,000 entries...
This week, our adventurous Y4 BFG pupils have spent four unforgettable nights away at Mill on the Brue in Bruton, and what an incredible experience it was! From the moment they arrived, the children threw themselves into every activity with enthusiasm and zest. Whether it was...