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Issue Number: 39

                                                                                                                       22nd July 2025

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I can't believe we have reached the end of another academic year! We have had such a full and enriching year, squeezing in so many different activities, events and opportunities into the calendar. 

Yesterday's Leavers Assembly was a truly special occasion. Saying goodbye to Toucan's class was always going to be difficult as they had built an amazingly strong bond with each other. However, they have exciting adventures ahead, and they are so ready to take on their next chapter. We are going to miss you so much but the whole Rodings community wishes you all the best for the future. 

It is also that time of year when we celebrate the various achievements of individuals by awarding a variety of trophies and awards in recognition of everyone's hard work and successes. Below is a list of nominees and winners. Congratulations to everyone! 

Summer Term Effort Cup 

The overall winners were:
EYFS/KS1: Oisin Daly
KS2: Joshua Pinnock

Reading Trophy

Rodings Galley - Manners Cup

Trophies

As well as saying 'Goodbye' to Toucan class, there are some members of staff that will be leaving us this term.

Firstly, a huge 'thank you' needs to go to Mrs Gates, who has looked after Kingfisher class over the last year. They have had a great year and I know Mrs Hutley has enjoyed her time with her too. 

We are also saying goodbye to some of our support staff, including Ms Bacon, Miss Fuller, Mrs Wade. Thank you for all your hard work whilst you have been at Rodings. 

Miss Daley is also leaving us as she goes off to train as a secondary school teacher. Everyone at Rodings wishes you all the best as you embark on your training. You will be amazing! 

 

Gardening Club Award

Well done to our amazing Gardening Club - we heard this week that we have just been awarded Level 1, 2 & 3 of the RHS School Gardening Awards!  We are so grateful to Penny Frost & her team of dedicated helpers who have enabled us to get these awards.

 

 

Finally, I would like to say a huge 'thank you' to all the amazing staff at Rodings. You are a pleasure to collaborate with and contribute to making Rodings a very special place to work. 

To all our families, your support and encouragement continues to be amazing and that is why we are able to do so much. Whether it is through your support of the Friends of Rodings (see their amazing fundraising efforts later on in the newsletter) or supporting your child to get to events or hearing then read at home. Your efforts are greatly appreciated!

And to the children, you have made this year full of joy, laughter and smiles. You are the reason why we do what we do!

Have a safe, relaxing and joyful summer. We look forward to seeing you refreshed and raring to go on Wednesday 3rd September.  

Mr Raraty

 

Weekly Attendance (week ending 22/07/2025)
School target:
97%		 Number on roll:
286
Whole-School Attendance Unauthorised Absences Persistent Absentees

Lateness

95.5%

1.9% (up 0.9%)

9.3 % (up 0.7%)

1.3% (up 0.2%)

 

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Rodings Gets Gold!

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We’ve had a fantastic year for sport at Rodings this year. We’ve taken part in more sporting events than in recent years which has seen around 180 children take part in nearly 20 events organised by the Uttlesford School Sports Partnership. This year, Rodings has been represented at:

Year 5/6 Boys Football Tournament
Year 5/6 Girls Football Tournament
KS2 Boccia and Kurling
KS2 Cross-Country (Level 1)
KS2 Golf (2 competitions)
Year 3/4 Sportshall Athletics
Year 5/6 Sportshall Athletics
KS2 Swimming Gala
Year 3/4 Tag Rugby
KS2 Uttlesford Cross-Country Finals
Year 6 Netball
KS1 Dance Festival
Year 2 Scooter Workshops
Year 3/4 Girls Football Festival
Year 5/6 Hockey
Year 5/6 Girls Football Festival
Year 5/6 Boys Football friendly vs Takeley
KS2 Athletics

In school, we have all taken part in the USSP challenges as well as Inter-House Cross Country, Cricket and Sports Day!

As a result, for 2024-25, Rodings has been awarded a Gold School Games Mark!

Many of these events couldn’t have taken place without the support of you, our wonderful parents. Thank you for providing transport, for driving out as far as Newport and Saffron Walden, for supporting on the sidelines, and for waiting patiently when you weren’t allowed to! Your help has allowed us to offer so much sport to our children this year, so thank you; we hope we can continue to expand this next year!

A final thank you also needs to go my amazing Year 6 Sports Captains: Felicity, Abi, Bobby, Gavin, Isla, Max, Leo and Arthur. They’ve helped run all of our in-house sports events this year and have worked so well at supporting our younger children through these: definitely future coaches in the making!

Mr Jinkerson


 

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“Save the date! 30th September - Friends AGM.

More information to follow in the new school year!”

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ast Sunday, Chloe, Scarlett, Emily, Abi, Flick, Isla and Ruben completed the Race For Life, running 5k, navigating obstacles and getting extremely muddy in the process!

Between them they raised a whole load of money for Cancer Research . We are super proud of them all! 

Well done to all of you, we are so proud of you :-)

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Well done Isaac for completing the Pretty Muddy Kids 5k Race for Life and raising a fantastic £400+ for Cancer Research ??

Well done Isaac, we are so proud of you :-)

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Phoebe and Charlotte are very proud of their potato harvest this year and reckon they could give the Knights a run for their money! ??

Well done girls, we are so proud of you :-)

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Lucia-Rose (Doves) wanted to share with everyone at school that she took part in Race for Life at the weekend and raised £120 for cancer research!

She took part in the 5k run at hylands park
 and finished the course in just over 55 minutes. She is very proud of her medal and would like to share her achievement with you all.

Well done Lucia-Rose, we are so proud of you :-)

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Emily and Lydia received awards at their dance school presentation. Best Attitude and highest ballet exam score for Lydia, and a Creativity award for Emily, as well as choreography awards for them both.

Well done girls, we are so proud of you :-)

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Max finished Stage 7! Onto stage 8 after all his hard work. Well Done Max xx 

Well done Max, we are so proud of you :-)

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Isabelle & Ethel visited the 'Buzz in the City' trail - and here they are with our very own R2B2!

Well done girls for supporting and sending us the photo of R2B2 :-)

 

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Isaac & Emily visited the 'Buzz in the City' trail - and here they are with our very own R2B2!

Well done Isaac & Emily for supporting and sending us the photo of R2B2 :-)

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The Rodings Galley will start back on Wednesday 3rd September on Week 2

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Rock and pop band lessons with Rocksteady


Did you know, we partner with Rocksteady Music School to deliver fun and inclusive rock and pop band lessons, right here at Rodings!

These weekly music lessons take place in school and are led by professional musicians who make learning music fun.  It’s the perfect way for children to learn new musical skills, make friends and have a great time – all at school!
Rocksteady lessons are also shown to amplify confidence, wellbeing and social skills.


Here’s what else you need to know:


• There’s no experience necessary and all instruments for lessons are provided.
• Watch as your child performs in their end of term concerts, showing just how far they have come.
• Children learn up to 300 instrument, band, and performance skills, whilst playing songs they love.
• Children can achieve an Ofqual-regulated Music qualification, accredited by Trinity College London, without
having to take a single exam.
• You’ll receive regular progress updates, including photos and videos.
There’s a money-back guarantee for the first month and you can cancel at any time. Places are offered on a first come, first served basis.

Sign your child up for band lessons online at rocksteadymusicschool.com/parents

If you have any questions about Rocksteady, call 0330 113 0330 (Mon-Thurs 8am-8pm, Fri 8am-6pm, local rate) or email info@rocksteadymusicschool.com

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