Parent Survey Results

Back in November,  we asked you to complete our annual parent survey. Once again, we are delighted by the results and the positive comments shared with us. We had the most written comments we have ever received, which is a testament to the support we have from parents and your keenness to support and get involved with the school. However, there is always room for improvement and the constructive comments you made will be taken on board when writing our next school development plan. 

I would like to offer a follow-up meeting for parents to have further input on some of the suggestions made. I will also reply to some of the most popular questions raised in the survey. Consequently, I will be running a parents' workshop on Thursday 27th February at 7pm in the school hall. 

INSET Days 2025-2026 

At the last governor's meeting, the INSET dates for 2025/2026 were decided. They are: 

Monday 1st September 2025

Tuesday 2nd September 2025

Monday 1st December 2025

Friday 13th February 2026

Monday 10th July 2026

Football Cards and other collector cards

Children should not be bringing these cards to school. We have seen an increase in the number of cards coming into school for swapping. Unfortunately, this has led to a number of arguments and misunderstandings that have taken a long time to resolve. Please keep these cards at home. Thank you!

The High Easter Educational Charity 

The High Easter Educational Charity is a local Church based Charity that makes grants to support anyone struggling to meet the cost of education. This could be the cost of school trips, sports kit or uniform.  To obtain more information or enquire about a grant please email: higheastereducationalcharity@gmail.com All applications are treated in the strictest confidence. Applicants need to live within the 10 parishes to qualify. 

Have a lovely weekend!

Mr Raraty 

Weekly Attendance 

Next week, we will be looking at our Online Safety as part of Safer Internet Day. This year's theme looks at protecting ourselves from scams and fakes online. The children will take part in Key Stage appropriate assemblies, and will continue to look at this in more detail in their classes across the week.

USSP Swimming Gala

On Friday 17th January, 35 children from Key Stage 2 went to Helena Romanes Leisure Centre to compete in the Uttlesford School Sports Partnership swimming gala against 6 other schools from Dunmow and Stansted. Our children were, as ever, a real credit to our school, representing us brilliantly! 

Overall, our year 5/6 team finished 3rd, and the year 3/4 team finished 2nd! 

In addition, there were some really strong individual performances and we had 12 children who won their races!

Well done everyone!

USSP Year 3/4 Tag Rugby

This afternoon, 10 children from Doves and Hummingbirds braved the cold to compete in the USSP tag rugby tournament hosted by Dunmow St Mary's. Despite playing in sleet and hail, the children performed brilliantly in their four games. Unfortunately, the weather got the better of us and the tournament finished early, just as we'd started winning matches! We'll keep you posted of any plans to complete the competition.  

Well done: Damien, Eliot, Ernie, Albie, Finn, Mollie, Annie, Chloe, Verity and Carys!

News from the Friends

Little Recyclers collection – Thursday 13^th February 9am

Please drop off any bags of donated clothes on Thursday 13th February by 9am ready for collection by Little Recyclers. Please see the poster below for more information on what can be collected.

Please note perfume can be opened and used but not empty. Jewellery must not be broken.

Penny wars

After half term we will be starting our new in-school competition. More information, including all the rules, will be outlined very soon. In the mean time start collecting those pennies to win a prize for your children’s class.

Quiz Night

Our next event will be the very popular Rodings Quiz Night hosted by our quiz master extraordinaire, Mr Raraty. This will be held on the 14^th March and is an adults only event so get that childcare organised now. More information will be released nearer the time but expect food, a licenced bar, great company and a chance to win some exciting prizes all while supporting our wonderful school.

Easy Fundraising

With Christmas now a distant memory, you might be planning your next holiday. Consider using Easy Fundraising for your bookings. Many holiday companies are part of Easy Fundraising, allowing you to donate to your school while booking your holiday.

To sign up go to www.easyfundraising.org.uk - download the app or sign up on your browser. When signing up please select “Friends of Rodings Primary School” (there are a couple of other Rodings schools!). Once you are signed up you can access websites through the app or if shopping in your browser Easy Fundraising will ask you if you want to donate, this doesn’t make any difference to the cost of your shopping but a percentage of anything you spend will go directly to the school.

School Lottery

As some of you already know, we are a member of Your School Lottery. If you would like to support this you can sign up here: https://www.yourschoollottery.co.uk/lottery/school/rodings-primary-school. This is an easy way to support the school and you might be a winner!

If you would like to connect with us please follow us on social media:

Facebook – Friends of Rodings Primary School

Instagram - @the_friends_of_rodings_school

Or email us at: friendsofrodings@gmail.com