Rodings Primary School Parent Portal

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Issue Number: 08

24th October 2025

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Effort Cup Assembly

Each half-term we celebrate the achievements of the children with our special Effort Cup Assembly. Each class nominates a child that has gone above and beyond in trying their best, challenging themselves and making sure they are getting the best out of their learning.

This half-term was no exception. It was a delight to hear about each child’s journey and how much they are respected by their class teacher but also their peers.

Congratulations to the following nominees:

Year R - Goslings: Lucas	Year 4 - Woodpeckers: Bella
Year 1 - Robins: Harry	Year 5 - Doves: Chloe
Year 2 - Sparrows: Arabella	Year 5 - Hummingbirds: Albie
Year 3 - Swifts: Arthur	Year 6 - Kingfishers: Isla
Year 3 - Wrens: Oliver	Year 6 - Kookaburras: Lani

And the overall winners of the Effort Cups were:

EYFS/KS1	KS2
Year 1 - Robins: Harry	Year 4 - Woodpeckers: Bella

A special shout out to Goslings Class who attended their first whole school assembly. They sat beautifully and were a credit to Miss Beard and her team.

Unbelievably, we have reached the first half term of the academic year! It has been such a busy time and the children have settled into their new classes so well. Once again, thank you for all your encouragement and support. It is very much appreciated!

Have a lovely half term and see you in November.

Mr Raraty

Weekly Attendance (week ending 17/10/2025)
School target: 97%		Number on roll: 291
Whole-School Attendance	Unauthorised Absences	Persistent Absentees	Lateness
96 %	1.3% (down on last week)	115.% (down on last week)	0.5% (up on last wek)

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Firework Night - Thursday 6^th November

Fireworks tickets are now live on Arbor!

As anyone that has been to the Rodings Fireworks knows this is a fantastic event and one not to Please see the poster below for more details.

Book early to secure your place and get the best price.

This is one of our largest events and as such we need lots of help. If you feel you can help on the night (before, during or after the event) please contact us on friendsofrodings@gmail.com.

Save the date - 28^th November – Rodings Christmas Fayre

It seems too early to talk about it but the Christmas Fayre is a matter of weeks away. Our Friends elves have been busy planning behind the scenes to make this year’s Fayre even more special than ever.

In order to run the event, we will of course, be asking for volunteers – if you feel you can help or would like to find out more please send us a message on friendsofrodings@gmail.com.

If you are able to donate a raffle prize please also contact the above email address.

More information will follow after the firework night!

Easyfundraising

With Christmas around the corner please consider using Easyfundraising when making online purchase.

Thank you to everyone already raising donations for Friends of Rodings Primary School with Easyfundraising!

Not joined yet? Sign up to Easyfundraising and when you shop online with your favourite brands, they’ll donate to us. It's free and your shopping won't cost you any extra - the brands you shop with will donate, not you!

https://join.easyfundraising.org.uk/friendsofrodingsps/wc9zo6/at/ixjes5ko/facebook/

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!

Contact Us

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

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Phoebe, Charlotte and their friend Samuel went to Great Ormond Street this week to hand over the money they raised, £709.86!!

Thank you to everyone who came to see them at the YFC Show back in May and to everyone who has supported them since, they have done exceptionally well

Well done Phoebe and Charlotte, we are so proud of you :-)

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We’re so proud of Harvey for taking part in the High Easter litter pick last Saturday.

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

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We are very proud of Arthur this week. Firstly, he has been chosen as player of the week at football for all his hard work at training and working to rebuild his confidence in matches after breaking his leg over the summer. He worked so hard on the pitch on Saturday and cleared some brilliant shots in defence.

Arthur has also achieved his 50M swimming badge this weekend also which we are very proud of also. Well done Arthur.

Well done boys, we are very proud of you :-)

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