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Issue Number: 22

                                                                                                               6th February 2026

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I'm delighted to announce that the Rodings family is expanding even more with the exciting news that Miss Raban is expecting her second child. Baby is due at the very end of July, so Miss Raban is delighted that she will be about for all the end of Year 6 celebrations. 

Everyone at Rodings is so excited about the new addition to Miss Raban's family and I'm sure you will join me in sending her best wishes over the coming months.  

We are experiencing a baby boom at Rodings with three new additions coming in the next few months. Mrs Keeble will start her maternity leave after half term, with her last day being 27th Febraury.  Mrs Deamer will take over the class on Monday 23rd February to aid a smooth transition handover. And Mrs Passingham will be going on maternity leave in the summer term. Exciting times! 

We will also be saying goodbye to Miss Whitbread next Thursday, as she leaves us to go travelling. Although she has only been with us a short time, Miss Whitbread has been a highly respected and valued member of the team and has had such an impact on the children she has worked with.  I know Wrens class are really going to miss her a lot!

Concerns, Worries and Complaints – The Escalation Process

Although we try our best, there will be times when you have questions or want to raise queries about the education your child receives at Rodings. We believe in positive dialogue between home and school to make a really strong partnership with the best outcomes for all. 

I've included the following infographic below to show the Rodings escalation process if you want to raise an issue.  This way, the right people are contacted at the right time. 

 

Just a reminder to sign up for the My Happy Mind parents app. You should have received a sticker or QR code in your child's journal. You can only access it through the specific code you were given. Don't worry if you have lost the code as there will be a sign-up sheet at Learning Consultations next week. 

 

Have a lovely weekend! 


                                                               Mr Raraty 


Weekly Attendance (week ending 06/02/2026)

School target:
97%
Number on roll:
291
Whole-School Attendance Unauthorised Absences Persistent Absentees

Lateness

95%

1.7% (Up)

14% (Up)

0.9% 

 


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Henry has started his Pro Games Programme with Ipswich Town and last Saturday played away against Liverpool & Sunderland beating Sunderland 7-2 in which Henry scored 2 & drawing with Liverpool 4-4…. Henry scored a hat trick. 

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

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We are beyond proud of Max finishing his stage 8 swim lesson! He is now onto silver hat and stage 9! 

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

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George was awarded ‘Player of the Week’ at his tennis club over the weekend after a very impressive display of his backhand technique. George put in so much effort so it was lovely to see this pay off - well done George!

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


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w/c 9th February will be Week 1 on the menu

Except for Thursday which will be a selection day,

ready for our new menu after half term:

Sausage Roll, 

Fish fingers

Chicken Steak

Pizza Swirl or Pizza served with chips, beans or sweetcorn. 

With a dessert buffet 

 

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Break the Rules Day
All Day
06
February
Colchester Castle - Year 4 Woodpeckers
All Day
09
February
Internet Safety day
All Day
10
February
Learning Consultations
3:30pm – 7:00pm
11
February
SEND Coffee Catch-Up
2:00pm – 3:00pm
12
February
Learning Consultations
3:30pm – 5:30pm
12
February
INSET Day
9:30am – 3:30pm
13
February
Half Term
All Day
from 16 Feb until 20 Feb
16
February

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