July 3, 2010

Sports and Health Week Takes Place

Children from across the school took part in our annual Sports and Health week. What's more it isn't over yet. Due to the postponement of Sports Day last Tuesday, it will go on a little longer!!!

Over the week, children took part in various activities. The aim of the sports element was to try some sports that were new them.
Years 1 to 5 worked with Karate coaches, years 4 & 6 experienced rowing machines while all year groups including the nursery were able to tray sports such as hockey, tennis, golf, bowling, basketball and badminton amongst others. Hopefully some children will take up some of the sports.
Year 5 continued with their hula hooping whereas year 3 were trained in netball by a visiting coach.

Our visiting chef Nick, taught children from different classes how to cook healthily.
There were visits from the school nurse, Alan from Bike-It and also predestrian training.

To finish off the week some year 6 children planned an afternoon of coaching that they did with Reception.

The fantastic weather made a good week even better.

Lookout for photos in the gallery.

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May 24, 2010

Today I made some new friends

Can you believe we have had the chance to hold a snake!!!!!!!

Early Years and key Stage One had a fabulous time today and made lots of new friends - creepy crawly and slippery slimy friends.

Zoo Lab visited us all and brought a range of animals that could be found on the continent of Africa. We met toads, snakes, cockroaches, millipedes, snails, stick insects and finally a lovely cute bunny.

We learned all about their habitats and how they have adapted to suit their environment. Take a look at some of the animals we held. How brave were we?

Meet Harry the Hissing Cockroach. He is from the African country of Madagascar.

This is Sammy the African land snail. It was gigantic!

Twiggy is a stick insect. She can be found in many of the jungles in Africa.

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May 23, 2010

Are you an Eco Eagle?

Get ready to launch into ECO WEEK!!
Week beginning 7th June 2010!

Get ready to launch straight into…
ECO WEEK
when you return after the half term holidays!

During the week beginning 7th June 2010, we will be learning how to become Eco Eagles!

Roman Road Primary School is embarking upon a journey to achieve our Green Flag Award. This is an internationally recognised award. During this year’s Eco Week, we will be launching Eco Themes in a BIG way and will hopefully achieve our Bronze and Silver Flags during the week.

As a school, we are already looking for ways to be more Eco friendly:
*Our School Council are also our Eco Council and Staff members include Mrs Lacey, Mrs Phillips, Mr Bradshaw and Miss Allen.
*Teachers are including ‘Green themes’ in their Creative Curriculum.
*We are brilliant at ‘Bike-it’
*Our garden club has been up and running for a while and the vegetables grown are very tasty!
*We have our Healthy School Award!

In order to improve further, we need to review the 9 Topics of the Eco Award:

Energy
Litter
Waste & Recycling
Water
Transport
Healthy Living
Biodiversity
School Grounds
Global Perspectives

The Theme of Eco Week this time is…

GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES
Our particular focuses will be:
India & Global Warming.

Aims of ECO WEEK :
*To create an understanding about Indian culture
*To make links and raise money for an Indian orphanage in Malakapatnam
*To raise whole school awareness of Climate change issues
*To sponsor a polar bear
*To devise a school Eco Code

Indian Orphange Information:
It’s a Christian school based in the middle of a Hindu community. The children are mainly orphans due to the Tsunami hit on December 26th 2004. The children are of the lowest caste system (or ‘untouchables’) and without education would end up living in the worst possible conditions. We want to help them build a school and keep in touch with them to find out about life in India.

Events during the week:
The children will be taking part in loads of activities during the week which will raise their awareness about Indian life and Climate change. An Indian expert will be talking to the children, a drama company will be visiting to tell an Indian story and a visitor will be doing art work with the children.
On Friday 11th June we are having a Green Day.
This is a national event and children can get dressed up all in green.
Please bring £1 and all the money raised will be sent to the Indian Orphanage.
If you would like to donate more it will be greatly appreciated.

How PARENTS/GUARDIANS can get involved:
*Encourage your child to bike-it to school during the week and bring your own bikes as well!
*Each class will be given a ‘polar bottle’ through the week. Any spare coppers you have, please send them into school and we use the money collected across the year to sponsor a polar bear.
*You are invited with your children to an Indian breakfast on Friday 11th June at 8am in the Junior Hall. The event is free, but if you would like to bring a donation for the orphanage/polar bear, there will be a collecting box available.

KEEP A LOOK OUT ON THE WEBSITE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT ECO WEEK!

Thank you for all your support...why don't you begin looking for ways in which YOU can become more eco friendly?

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March 31, 2010

EGG COMPETITION

Well done to everyone who entered the egg competition. They were all 'egg'cellent'!!!

Well done to the winners and runners up.

Nursery - Hannah Marshall
- Jennifer Callighan

Reception - Ryan Pearson
- Elliott Loews

Year 1 - Alex Gore
- Dylan Callighan

Year 2 - Kyle Mclean
- Daniel Hick

Year 3 - William Fair
- Brooke Champney

Year 4 - Kirsty Lacey
- Chloe Percy

Year 5 - Nathan Nelson
- Jake Archibald

Year 6 - Caitlin Stewart
- Liam Thompson

MSB - Kieran Smailes
- Jake Reed

Best solo effort - Aimee-Lee Brooks
- Sophie Platts

More pictures can be seen in our Gallery by clicking on this link:

http://www.romanroadprimary.org/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.ShowItem&g2_itemId=1488

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March 14, 2010

Fun Afternoon

Well done to Year 6 who raised just over £200 during Wednesday's Egyptian fun afternoon. The money raised will go towards the Year 5/6 end of year concert. Everyone was fantastic and enjoyed a brilliant afternoon...thank you to all the parents and children who donated gifts for the tombola. Thank you to all staff who gave their help and support. Another big success!!!

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Sponsored Event - BOOKWEEK!

In Year 2 we had some really difficult spellings to learn for the BookWeek Sponsored Event.

One of the words was 'papyrus'. Miss Allen is giving out the prizes for the most sponsor money raised this Friday (19th March). there will be a bronze, silver and a gold prize so keep collecting!!! Good Luck!

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March 7, 2010

The Best Book Week Ever!

Tomorrow is the launch of Book Week 2010. Let's make it the best ever and spend the week 'Wrapped up in Reading!'

There will be lots of exciting things to learn and get involved with at school. Two prizes to look out for are Gold Writer award and Poetry Prize. These are given out every year to one person in KS1 and one in KS2.

Remember to learn your song or spellings for the sponsored event and return your money soon. Also get ready for the fun afternoon and dress up day on Wednesday!
Thank you for your returned parent/child competition entries. Winners prizes given out on Friday so return quickly please.
Keep checking the website for events happening this week and see how much fun we are having and all the learning going on!!!

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February 23, 2010

CHANGE TO DRESS UP DAY!!!!

The dress up day has been changed during Book Week to Wednesday 10th March. Letters were sent out this Tuesday sharing this information. Remember, it's an Egyptian theme so you could come as an explorer, a pharaoh, Cleopatra or a mummy! Prizes for the best costumes.

Remember, it's also the fun afternoon on the same day so bring your money!!!

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February 16, 2010

Are you an Eco Hero?

We are an Eco School! We will shortly be asking pupils and staff to join our bid to win our Bronze, Silver and Green Flag Award. this will make us an Eco School. A Green Flag Award is an internationally recognised Award and we will win it!

Parents, let us know if you are interested in joining our Action Team!

You might be able to give us some tips on how to become more Eco Friendly. We already have a gardening club run by parents and staff. We have a rag bag bin so all your old clothes can go to be recycled. We are an amazing Bike-it! school and we can only get better!
Look out in the future for Eco Events and join with us in our journey to win the Green Flag!

Miss Allen

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The countdown begins for Book Week!!!

10...9...8...7...6...5...4...3...2...1

It's the week you've all looked forward to...
Book Week is Monday 8th - Friday 12th March!
The theme this year is 'Wrapped up in Reading' - an Egyptian theme...

Keep working on your parent/child competition entries and pass them to Miss Allen as soon as you can. There will be loads of competitions and activities to get involved in during the week:

*Every night from Mon - Thurs the Bookfair will be in the Junior Hall from 3.30pm!
*Wednesday is the Year 6 Enterprise Project where they run a sale in school ...bring your money as there will be loads of fab games, food and prizes as well as books to buy!
*Friday is the BIG competition day. All prizes will be given out on this day. This is also when you can get dressed up...Egyptian style!
(For other information about Book Week, please check the letters sent home before half term)

REMEMBER...Book Week is when we choose our Gold Writer in KS1 and KS2. It could be anyone, so work hard!

If anyone reads this entry and you find information about Ancient Egypt using the internet/researching in the library...Miss Allen will give you a Frogget!!!!!!!!!!!!! Roll on March 8th!

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January 26, 2010

Christian Visitors!

Sheila and Katie came to see us today. They are from Miss Allen's church (Living Waters Church).

As part of Interfaith Week, Sheila and Katie came to talk to us about their faith. They visited all our classrooms and led a whole school assembly. Sheila made a banana appear from nowhere in a magic trick. She wanted us to eat dog food! Don't worry parents...it was only chopped up mars bars and jelly with a different label on. She told us that we should never judge people by their outward appearance!

We heard the story of Frd with the wobbly legs (the paralysed man story in the Bible) and asked Sheila questions about what she believed. What a fab day! She wants to come and visit again!

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Numeracy at Home

Here is a great site from ICT games, to help you or your child with their numeracy skills at home.

You will have great fun. Whack a Mole is a definite favourite, teaching children to count in steps of different sizes. Have a go - it's addictive.

If you have played a game, please leave us a comment and let us know if you enjoyed it and what you or your child has learned.

http://www.ictgames.co.uk/

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January 20, 2010

Be Safe Be Seen

Nursery, Reception and Year One had a visit today from Mrs Gregory.

She comes to teach us all about crossing roads safely and being seen in the dark.

Want more information on staying safe, click on Tales of the Road below.

http://talesoftheroad.direct.gov.uk/

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January 18, 2010

Winter Wonderland

This term the Early Years topic is Winter Wonderland. The children in Nursery and Reception will be learning all about cold environments.

http://www.billybear4kids.com/holidays/winter/fun.htm

Try out some winter activities on the website above. Please leave a comment about what you have learnt.

Brrrrrrrrr - have fun!

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December 27, 2009

A Tale of Two Birthdays

It made you laugh and cry...our KS1 Christmas Musical was FAB! We spent ages practising and learning the songs and everyone performed brilliantly. Thank you to all staff for your fantastic input. Thank you to all the children for their hard work. Thank you to all the parents for your support!

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November 24, 2009

A Tale of Two Birthdays

Foundation Stage and Key Stage One are working really hard to 'WOW' you with their Christmas extravaganza.

We will be perfroming our Christmas play for all our parents on Tuesday 15th December at 10am in the KS2 hall.

Year 1 and 2 children may be taken home after the performance to get ready for their Christmas party, which will take place on the same afternoon at 1pm.

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November 23, 2009

Roman Roads 50th Birthday / Christmas Events

Dates for your Diary

SCHOOL BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS

Week beginning 23rd Nov

* Writing our favourite school memories.
* Choosing what will go in our time capsule.
* Making a display on what makes Roman Road such a special school.
* Thurs 26th Nov - 1950's lessons and school lunch.
* Fri 27th Nov - Balloon Release at 3pm (Parents welcome to attend)

Week beginning 30th Nov

* Mon 30th Nov - Time Capsule
* Tues 1st Dec - Over 18 Reunion (4 - 7 pm)
* Wed 2nd Dec - Anniversary plates to be made
- Under 18 Reunion (4 - 6pm) for Students currently attending Heworth
Grange or another local comprehensive school.
Not for children who currently attend Roman Road.
* Fri 4th Dec - Bling Your Bike and Yourself
Ben and Danny, BMX Stunt Riders Return
PTA Disco for Y1 - Y6 (4.30pm - 6.30pm)

Week Beginning 7th Dec

Tues 8th Dec - Roman Road is 50 years old today.
Re-dedication Service in KS2 Hall at 2pm. (Parents welcome to attend)

OTHER IMPORTANT DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Thurs 10th Dec - School Christmas Lunch

Tues 15th Dec - Foundation Stage and Key Stage One Christmas Play (10am)
Y1 / Y2 children can be taken home for lunch to return for 1pm
Y1 / Y2 Christmas Party (1pm - KS1 Hall)

Wed 16th Dec - Y3 / Y4 Pantomime (10am)
Nursery / Reception Christmas Party (1pm - KS1 Hall)
Y5 / Y6 Christmas Party (1pm - KS2 Hall)
Y3 / Y4 Panotmime (6pm)

Thurs 17th Dec - Y3 / Y4 Christmas Party (1pm - KS2 Hall)

Fri 18th Dec - Carol Service at St. Andrews Church (2pm)

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Pink Day Success

Thank you to everyone who supported our Wear Pink Day. The children really enjoyed it whilst raising money for an important charity. We are delighted to let you know we raised £103.50 for Breast Cancer Awareness.

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April 13, 2009

Key Stage 1 Music Workshop

PIRATES!

Key Stage 1 really enjoyed our recent visit from the pirate music workshop. We learned pirate songs and sea shanties, played many different instruments and generally enjoyed making music!

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February 3, 2009

Education City

Across all year groups we use Education City to enhance our learning in English, Maths and Science. Have you heard your child talking about it and wondered what it was?

EducationCity.com is the most engaging learning and assessment resource for children and includes online Tests for Assessment learning and exam practice. It is ideal for children aged between 3 and 12 years old, as well as for older children with special educational needs (SEN).

It's educational games make learning fun for children at school and at home and help to improve their academic performance.

Want to know more, click on the link below for information, including how to get a free trial at home.

http://www.educationcity.com

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December 10, 2008

Track Santa this Christmas Eve

Hello Roman Road Children. Santa has asked us to keep you updated with the countdown to Christmas, as well as being able to track his progress around the world on Christmas Eve. Click on the link below and NASA will help keep you updated and let you know when it's time to be heading for bed! Don't delay check it out.

http://www.noradsanta.org/

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November 17, 2008

Foundation Stage Nativity

The Nursery and Reception children will be performing a short Nativity for their families in the Key Stage 1 hall on Tuesday 9th December, at 10:30 am.

This will be a traditional Nativity, with all of the Foundation Stage children involved. We would love to see parents, grandparents, aunts etc, as the children are really looking forward to performing for you.
Don't forget your hankies!

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October 9, 2008

It's A Jungle in Key Stage One

We are really lucky to have a freelance artist working in our school on a Thursday.

Lynda Nelson an artist and book illustrator came into school a few weeks ago to talk to Key Stage One about brightening up their building. We looked at lots of different photos and themes and eventually decided on a jungle.

Over the next few weeks Lynda will be working in our school. We will try and update the website regularly so you can see how it progresses.

Check out our artists websitehttp://www.lynda-nelson.co.uk/

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June 30, 2008

Key Stage One Sports Day

The children from nursery, reception and year one have the pleasure of inviting their families and friends to their Sports Day. It will take place on Thursday 3rd July 2008 at 9.30am.

The children are very excited at participating in this years sports day! They have all been practising really hard and are raring to go! If you have an hour free we would love to see you cheering us on in our races.

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January 28, 2008

The animals went in two by two

Our topic this half term is 'Transport'. We have been looking at the story 'Noah's Ark'.

In our areas in the classroom we have been doing lots of different activities about Noah's Ark. Here we are playing in our Small World Area. We are retelling the story together.

Look out for our display which shows all the work we have been doing.

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November 8, 2007

Fireworks!

In Foundation Stage we have been learning about why we celebrate Bonfire Night and what Fireworks represent! It is from an event long ago.

Most of us saw some fireworks this year. In class, we made pretty pictures using soft pastels and black sugar paper.

Whizz! Bang! Pop! Screech! Zoom! Whee! Spin! Explode!

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November 2, 2007

Foundation Stage

In a dark dark town there was a dark dark house. In the dark dark house there was a dark dark cellar. In the dark dark cellar some skeletons lived. . .

We have been doing lots of activities based on the story 'Funny Bones' by Janet and Alan Albergh. In our gluing area we fastened bones together to make some scary skeletons!
We painted the big skeleton in our art area and in ICT we made pictures on 'Fresco' of the characters. In the Reception classroom we are making a big 'Funny Bones' display. Come and have a look! If you dare to, you could come inside our 'Dark dark cellar' too! Don't be scared!

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November 21, 2005

What Ever Next

The foundation class are busy making a rocket in the home corner to go with the story Whatever Next by Jill Murphy.

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We made rockets

we made rockets with boxes

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