On Thursday 3rd October it was National Poetry Day and children across both sites immersed themselve...
Our second International Languages day has been another success. At Rode, the children toured three...
We welcomed Abi Bailey into assembly at Rode to demonstrate her Djembe drumming. We sang a West Afri...
Mrs Phillips has counted and verified the scores from last Friday's Sports day and the winners a...
Thank you again for your incredible support at the Merlin Theatre, the amazing costumes and the lo...
Great fun was had last Monday as 7 children travelled to London on the train to support Maddie (yr 3...
What a fabulous week BFG class had at Mill on the Brue. It was a real privilege to join them for sev...
On Thursday 16th May, Elmer and Paddington Class joined together for an adventure along the River Fr...
Wild Things class took a walk up to look at the rapeseed fields as part of their science plants unit...
On Thursday we carried out a Governors' Learning Walk across the school, tracking children's learnin...
Thank you to the FRANS Team for providing a fabulous Colour Run before Easter. Fantastic funds were ...
On Friday 15th March, Elmer Class ventured to Longleat in the hope of seeing some of our favourite a...
On Monday 11th March, Paddington Class boarded the minibuses and embarked on an adventure of a lifet...
Our Toot and Dood players did us proud on Wednesday evening at the Cheese and Grain when they played...
This year we decided to turn the tables and take the dressing-up pressure off the parents and instea...
Assembly Visitors School Council have invited three representatives into ...
The children at Rode had a musical start to the week with a visit from two German musicians, Anna an...
Across the whole school children thrilled us with their writing and ideas last week. Monday was poet...
Despite the weather, BFG Class had a wonderful visit to Bristol Zoo on Monday. Luckily, they didn't ...
Gruffalo and Elmer Class performed their nativity with wonderful singing, dancing and narration. The...
We did it, we created our own museum! The displays looked fabulous and were the product of a great d...
On Wednesday morning Paddington Class had a fabulous time using the professional equipment at Libert...
Thank you to all the parents and carers that came along to Norton Harvest on Monday. It didn't rain ...
Thank you to the many parents who came along to the Rode celebration on Wednesday. We battled on thr...
On Wednesday 4th October, author/illustrator Gina Rees came to visit the whole school and captivated...
Our first Languages Day was a real success thanks to our fabulous team of volunteers and visitors ...
On Friday 7th July we held a Garden Festival in Rode. The children were fabulous and it was so...
On Thursday, BFG Class spent the morning at Monkton Combe Junior School partic...
On Monday a small group of children from year 3 and 4 went on an adventure; our school's first ever ...
On Tuesday 20th June we held our annual Sports Day. We were so lucky with the weather, with the sun ...
Paddington class recently enjoyed a trip to Bowood House & Gardens
The BFGs were able to tick off the last thing on our '15 Things To Do Before You're 9 and Three-Quar...
The corridor of Rode school was alive with singing on Thursday lunchtime when our two teams arrived ...
Luckily, the rain cleared just in time on Friday and FRANS were able to go ahead with the party in t...
The children looked fabulous in their red, white and blue outfits. In class the children have been l...
This week we welcomed Paralympian Katrina Hart to our schools as part of our Sports for Schools even...
Huge congratulations to all the children who made or decorated an Easter bonnet. As usual, you knock...
The children of BFG and Wild Things transformed into Greeks, Romans and Mythical creatures! They all...
We feel that we have well and truly welcomed spring at our first ever colour run. The weather even p...
On Friday 3rd March Elmer and Gruffalo Class visited Haynes Motor Museum. When we arrived, we talked...
Children across the school were excited to bring in their favourite books for World Book Day on Thur...
Thank you to Mr Searle and his fabulous team of helpers who turned out on Saturday 4th February to h...
Children’s Mental Health Week 2023 took place from 6-12 February 2023. This year’s theme is Let’s Co...
Ann and Amy from the Dogs for Health charity came to visit Gruffalo Class on Thursday 9th Feb, so we...
Throughout the day on Friday 3rd February, Mrs Muxworthy had a stream of Gruffalo and Elmer children...
On January 24th Team Rubicon visited both schools with their skateboards. Pro- skateboarder Alex, wh...
Here are a few photos depicting some of this week's learning. Gruffalo Class have been exploring spa...
Martha Peet, dance coach from IG Sports, and Will, came to school on Thursday 12th January to lead a...
On Friday, a group of nine Art Ambassadors (chosen by Mrs. Duncan for their contribution to the proj...
We are delighted to announce that both Rode and Norton St. Philip schools have been awarded an Artsm...
It was good to see so many visitors at Rode Harvest Festival this week where we were blessed with be...
On Monday morning, Music tutor Emma Bolton dropped into Rode to demonstrate the recorder, J-sax, Too...
Is your child starting School in September 23? Come and visit our amazing School Federation!
What a busy week we had! The children have made a great start to the term already, and have been exc...
It was so wonderful, if a little warm, to be able to hold Sports day again. Thank you for embracing ...
Wow! What an incredible week we have had at our Federation. Your children gave outstanding performan...
Congratulations to our Federation football players who wore the green and purple with pride last wee...
A great time was had by all at our Royal Jubilee Tea party on Friday 10th June, which celebrated the...
Our Year 4's have had the time of their lives! The BFG staff have been writing a blog each evening,...
What a busy science week we had! Parent volunteer, Jill Clay kicked us off on Monday using her engin...
Congratulations to the brave team of Year 4 BFGs who played their ukuleles in the Klezmer concert at...
Year 3 and 4 had a very adventurous morning at Frome Boulder Rooms on Wednesday morning literally cl...
We had a fantastic week thinking about oracy and now we can't stop talking! It has been wonderful to...
Linked to 'Being Your True Self', BFG Class have produced a wonderful display in the entrance hall a...
As part of our Tales and...
We were able to hold our first school council meeting on Friday and it was wonderful to be able to i...
On Tuesday 14th December, following all the relevant COVID rules, our School Federation put on 2 Chr...
In line with Somerset Public Health Guidance these are the a...
The builders have been busy all week at Rode and our new outdoor maker sp...
Rode and Norton St Philip School Federation are pleased to be welcoming b...
We all had such a great trip to Bath Children's Literature F...
For our Monday trip we headed off on a walk around the Tellisford loop. We were extremely lucky as t...
Our BFGs arrived at MOB eager and extremely excited! What a great day they had. They were split into...
Award winning catering company, founded by ex-professional MasterChef Nick Collins, has won the cont...
What a wonderful week of words we have had! It has been such a pleasure to see all the children gett...
A cracking good day today in the Federation! Both school halls were filled with a fabulous display o...
Our youngest pupils in Gruffalo and Elmer Classes virtually ran into school on March 8th, excited to...
It was amazing to welcome back all our wonderful BFG and Wildthings home learners dressed in fabulou...
The amazing children of Rode and Norton St Philip School Federation present their Christmas Films
Football coaching sessions with ex-professional footballer Martin Philips.
Learning the intricacies of batting, bowling and fielding
CONGRATULATIONS!
Children's teamwork, resilience and perseverance was inspirational!
Children were so inspired they started writing their own books.
Lent and the tradition of pancakes!
Solutions to plastic pollution - every invention was unique and inspired!
Free to be me – exploring identity online
Everyone showed great sportsmanship!
Frome Schools Swimming Gala
Movie star glitz and glamour at the Merlin Theatre
The children showed real empathy and maturity in dealing with environmental issues
Investigating Dioramas and fairy tale art.
Artwork to inspire!
With Sergeant Rachel Clark for WHY Cancer Counselling.
We welcomed Rachel Clark to complete her 330th consecutive daily mile
The children were transformed into wilderness explorers!
Learning how to be happy, healthy and safe online.
What life was really like as a Royal Mail Guardsman in the 1800's.
It was a great day and we are now rock experts!
Our new school Digital Leaders.
Paddington class enjoyed a morning of multi sports.
A fabulous hour foraging around the village!
Children turn out to be expert cake sellers!
Why are there so many books about bears?
Next generation Greta Thunbergs in the making at village schools!
Small Schools, Thinking Big
The sun shone and the Carnival came to town!!
Amazing team spirit!
An amazing afternoon of sporting achievements.
Be SMART online!
We explored grottos, dark tunnels, stepping stones and searched for our lost pirate ship.
The Little Things Magazine is a FREE magazine for 'people who happen to be parents’
A fun, interactive learning experience about Pentecost.
The quality of the exhibitors was outstanding!
30 children from across BFG and Wild Things, have proudly represented the Federation in 2 different ...
All hands hoay and raise the Black Jack!
Definitely an inspiration to many, especially to all our budding 'wannabe' author/illustrators.
What a fantastic day ‘Wild Things’ had on Wednesday exploring the SS Great Britain!
The dust and smoke billowed in to the air from the controlled blast!
Well done to “The Super Sonic Bridge Makers” for winning the Brunel Bridge Challenge!
Rhythms good enough to dance to!
Staying safe around dogs.
Creativity and Out of the box thinking abounded during our Far, Far, Away Egg Challenge 2019!
Creativity and Out of the box thinking abounded during our Far, Far, Away Egg Challenge 2019!
Frome Lions Club Sponsored Swim
CD of photographs available to purchase.
The Little Things Magazine is a FREE magazine for 'people who happen to be parents’
Dance like Everyone’s watching!
Our beautiful new summerhouse!
Let's celebrate juicy words!
Visitors flock to Norton st. Philip from all around the globe!
Greek slaves, Gods/Goddesses, heroes and mythical beasts celebrated a day in Ancient Greece.
The children's finished spacecraft are a celebration of creativity.
Congratulations to our Year 4 Swimming Team
Their singing was beautiful and brought smiles, laughter and tears to our packed audience.
A truly delicious experience, a real show stopper of a performance in which everyone was a star bake...
Children bravely and enthusiastically accepted a challenge to become entrepreneurs for a month.
Excellent standards in teaching and learning due to single year group classes!
Fabulous morning at Liberty Gymnastics.
Very well done Team Rode and Norton!
Remembrance Day Parade
We will be taking part in Anti-Bullying Week in collaboration with the Anti-Bullying Alliance.
The vegtastic characters delighted and inspired the children.
We met the amazing characters in the book who gave us a brief history of music and hairstyles!
Budding farmers learn about feeding this special calf.
BFG class have designed and made giant’s heads out of clay.
Our tremendous troupe of circus performers!
Move over Usain Bolt!
Author, Elen Caldecott opens newly refurbished library.
BFG and Wild Things castle invasion!
The children gave it rave reviews!
Gruffalo Class invited Pre-school to a Royal Wedding tea to taste the wedding cakes they had baked.
Forty-nine pupils entered the Keep Rode Tidy poster competition
Gruffalo Class had a fabulous visit to Farleigh Hungerford Castle in the glorious sunshine.
Elmer Class poem is on display as part of the Bath Festival!
Story Trail will be launched as part of The Bath Festival
Congratulations to Lola in Year 4 and the whole of Elmer Class (Year 1).
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