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This week, Year 1 took part in a fantastic 'Starter Sports' session with IG Sports. They enjoyed exp... -
On the first week back Gruffalo and Elmer Class visited The Egg Theatre in Bath to watch Snow Mice. ... -
BFG children and Dramakarma year 3 children were treated to a free trip to the Lucky Chance Theatre ... -
Our first four weeks of Forest School have been full of adventure, teamwork and growing conf... -
Gruffalo and Elmer Classes marked Remembrance Day with great thoughtfulness, creating their own popp... -
On Friday Trowbridge Museum visited Norton St Philip. Gruffalo Class took part in a variety of activ... -
What wonderful Harvest Festivals we enjoyed at both sites this year! At Rode the children sang beaut... -
To celebrated National Poetry Day, Children were invited to bring in their favourite poems or poetry... -
In Gruffalo, the children made French and Italian flags to celebrate family links within the class. ... -
We have two open day dates available: Friday 10th October and Friday 14th November 2025. Both... -
This week, the year 3 and 4 children stepped back in time to experience life as Stone Age hunter-gat... -
Last Friday, pupils and staff from both Rode and Norton St Philip schools came together for a wonder... -
What an exciting afternoon of football! The Year 4 teams from Rode and NSP took on Vallis in a frien... -
Last week, our school was buzzing with creativity, colour, and confidence as the children took to th... -
This week, we were thrilled to welcome a visit from the inspiring team at Everyone Needs Pockets, wh... -
Year 3 had a fantastic time on their recent trip to Bristol, and what a success it was! The children... -
Fortunately after a wet and windy start to the day the clouds cleared just in time for our annual sp... -
We are incredibly proud of all our children who took part in the Poetry by Heart competition this ye... -
This week, our adventurous Y4 BFG pupils have spent four unforgettable nights away at Mill on the Br... -
This week, Gruffalo Class, Elmer Class, and Paddington Class had a fantastic time out and ab... -
This week, the children have been thoroughly engaged and inspired by our very first Big Dreams Caree... -
On Thursday 24th April, Elmer Class were lucky enough to have a visit from three nurses who taught u... -
Children on both sites celebrated Earth Day on Tuesday. At NSP, the children celebrated by having a ... -
Thank you to vet Chris Mangham who joined us at Rode today to share his animal expertise with all th... -
Our Spring term ended in style with our egg challenge. What an incredible array of 'Eggshibits' we h... -
BFG and Wild Things have designed and created Roman toy horses, taking inspiration from the horses u... -
Elmer Class have been learning about animal and animal groups. The children had to choose an animal ... -
Congratulations to everyone who ran The Colour Run on Saturday at NSP. This was the third time it h... -
Year 3 had the privilege of welcoming visitors who shared their knowledge and insights about Judaism... -
A huge congratulations to these talented gymnasts who took part in a recent competition at their gym... -
A massive well done to all the children who took part in our fantastic School Poetry Slam! We were t... -
On Tuesday Gruffalo Class went to Haynes Motor Museum. We had a brilliant day seeing all the amazing... -
Elmer and Paddington’s classes had an amazing adventure at the Fleet Air Arm Museum, where they expl... -
Rode School had a fantastic World Book Day celebration, filled with creativity, imagination, and a l... -
BFG and Wild Things Classes went on on an exciting trip to the Roman villa at The Newt in Bruton. As... -
This week Gruffalo and Elmer Class were visited by Sergeant Hales. He talked to us about what police... -
This half term BFG have been learning netball skills in PE lessons. For their final week we were luc... -
Thank you to everyone who supported our first NSPCC Numbers Day today. We focussed our day on the bo... -
This week, our school was buzzing with creativity as we celebrated Poetry and Writing Week! The chil... -
A new football club started this week on Wednesday lunchtime with Mr Phillips. Fully subscribed, it ... -
Last Friday, Year 4 BFG had the pleasure of attending Warminster School who had put on a Sports Morn... -
Last Friday morning Gruffalo Class took part in a Super Hero Sports session delivered by I.G Sports.... -
Elmer Class enjoyed a ’Starter Sports’ session with IG Sports this week. They played games called ‘G... -
Our BFG Year 4 children all went down to the Over Sixties Lunch Club in Rode on Monday to join in th... -
Gruffalo and Elmer Class did an amazing job on Thursday evening with their Nativity performance. The... -
Paddington Class had a fantastic trip to Trowbridge Museum, where they participated in four engaging... -
On Tuesday, Year 4 children were fortunate enough to be invited to The Lucky Chance Theatre in Frome... -
On Friday afternoon Paddington, Wildthings and BFG Classes held a Science Fair at Rode to show off t... -
On Tuesday morning, BFG's, LFG's and Wild Things Classes braved the elements with a smile on their f... -
This Wednesday the year 3 children went to Liberty Gym in Frome to take part in an exciting ... -
As part of our science unit on plants the children in year three successfully managed to complete a ... -
Before half term Trowbridge Museum visited Norton. All of the children took part in a variety of act... -
Thank you to the many parents who came along to both the Rode and Norton celebrations last week. The... -
On Wednesday morning the sun was shining, the birds were tweeting, and Paddington Class were getting... -
Wild Things and LFGs thoroughly enjoyed their morning at this year's Multi Sports Festival at Selwoo... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
Assembly Visitors School Council have invited three representatives into ... -
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... -
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... -
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 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... -
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... -
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... -
It was good to see so many visitors at Rode Harvest Festival this week where we were blessed with be... -
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 ... -
Congratulations to our Federation football players who wore the green and purple with pride last wee... -
Our Year 4's have had the time of their lives! The BFG staff have been writing a blog each evening,... -
Year 3 and 4 had a very adventurous morning at Frome Boulder Rooms on Wednesday morning literally cl... -
Linked to 'Being Your True Self', BFG Class have produced a wonderful display in the entrance hall a... -
As part of our Tales and... -
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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