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Issue Number: 46

 

From the Desk of Mr Raraty

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Today, has been full of celebrations and goodbyes. Although this time of year involves a lot of change, it is always great to reflect upon the last year and celebrate all the achievements and successes. In this morning's, slightly emotional Leavers Assembly, this is exactly what we did. 

We gave out a variety of rewards which are listed below: 

EYFS/KS1 Effort Cup - Eliot Cuin

KS2 Effort Cup - Hendrix Stevens

EYFS/KS1 Reading Cup - Bonnie-Mae Bennett

KS2 Reading Cup - Jessie Layzell

Heywood Cup for Extra Curricula Sport - Fynnton Anderson 

Collop Cup for Care and Kindness - Grace Moody

Geoffrey Broad Cup for Academic Achievement Boy - Lenny Herbert

Geoffrey Broad Cup for Academic Achievement Girl - Emilia Keil

Golden Cup for Behaviour - Thomas Hearne

Just Because... Award - Kuzey Hussein

Outstanding Achievement for STEM - Alexa Priest

William Chapman Cup for Music - Rosina Rudd

EYFS/KS1 Manners Cup - Luca Sanders

KS2 Manners Cup - George White

Rodings Hero - Mrs Kilpatrick


The winning House for the Summer Term is 

Hrotha (Blue House) - with 3727 points

They have completed the treble and won it every term this year. This is a first! As a reward they will have a non-uniform day on the first Friday back in September.

 

Goodbyes

Today, we said goodbye to several members of staff who are heading off on new adventures. 

Firstly, Mrs Curran is leaving us. We wish her all the best in her new job. 

Mrs Gates is moving on to another school following looking after our Goslings on a temporary basis. Mrs Gates has thrown her heart and soul into the school and has gone above and beyond. We will really miss you and wish you luck in your new job.

Mr Clements has been our Site Manager for the last seven years. He has had an incredible impact on our school since he joined, and I know that many of you will miss him on the school gate. We wish Mr Clements all the best as he moves out of the area and into a new job. 

Mr Wright! Where do I start with Mr Wright? He joined as an NQT eight years ago and has gone from strength to strength. He has been a dedicated and incredibly supportive member of the Rodings family. It will be really sad to see him go. However, we are also excited for him as he heads off onto his Assistant Headteachers post. Thank you for everything you have done for the school. Your new school are very lucky to have you.  

Finally, thank you for all your support over the last year. We couldn't do it without you. 

Have a safe and relaxing summer!

Mr Raraty

The Governors held their last Full Governors Board of the academic year on the 10th July. 

After formalities, we opened our agenda by reflecting on the school’s recent Ofsted inspection. 

Like the school leadership team, the Governing Board were delighted with the outcome of the report. We felt this was a true reflection of the school overall, and were pleased that the report reflected so much of what we’re doing at Rodings. 

We discussed the approach that the school leadership team intend to take to develop the School Development Plan for 23/24 and looking forwards to the immediate mid term, which the Board were supportive of. This will include actions to ensure that the learning points from the Ofsted Inspection are addressed. 

As you know Mr Wright will sadly be leaving Rodings for an Assistant Headship in Chelmsford, he has been a valued member of the Governing Board as well as a teacher. The Board thank Mr Wright and wish him every success in his new role

Peter Clements, Site Manager, is also sadly leaving Rodings over the Summer. Mr Clements has been fundamental to the improvements in the school site as well as the delivery of our premises projects. Again the Board thanks Mr Clements and wishes him the best for his future.

The Finance Committee were pleased to confirm that the outdoor toilets build proposed by School Parliament will go ahead.

We ran through our standard agenda items, including the review and ratification of the policies due in June, closing with confirming the Governing Board meeting dates for the 23/24 academic year.

Thank you to all of the staff, volunteers and families who make up the special Rodings community

Wishing you a restful summer break, and look forward to a very successful 2023/2024!

Leeann Goddard - Vice Chair of Governors

Come & Train like an Astronaut this summer.

Do you dream of being in space?  Do you want to be an astronaut?

Then come and join us and be a trainee Astronaut and get hands-on with some human biology fun with themed activities including puzzle solving, checking our own well-being and games!! 

Dunmow Library Wednesday 16th August 10:30 -12pm and 1pm -2:30pm

Don’t forget this is a FREE exciting science event for children aged 5+ and remember under 8s must be accompanied by an adult.

Contact Dunmow Library on 0345 603 7628 for more information and to book.

Book early as places are limited! See you there!

 

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House Points

De Veres

 

386

Hrotha

 

311

Mandevilles

 

294

Tilty

 

380

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Our SUPER SWANS - good luck in everything you do, wherever you are.  We will miss you and are so proud of you all :-)

 

Emily, Isla, Ken, Ruben, Maddy, Max and Rhalou all took part in the Chelmsford Pretty Muddy 5k run at the weekend raising a few hundred pounds between them for Cancer Research UK.

Well done on getting so muddy!! By the end they were caked in it! 

Well done to you all.  We are so proud of you all :-)

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Here is George from Kingfishers with his first football medal for Dunmow United Piranhas! They came runners up and George scored 4 goals.

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

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