Whole School News

Throughout the penultimate week of term the whole school enjoyed a wide range of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) activities. We have had many outside visitors who, through a host of talks, demonstrations, workshops and experiments, have engaged, delighted … Continued

The week beginning 24th June was packed with exciting enrichment activities for our pupils. On Monday we all enjoyed M&M’s production of Charlotte’s Web. This was followed on Tuesday with a visit from ‘Hands-On Science’ who thrilled our Year 4 … Continued

Well done to all the children who took part in the NAPE singing event at Dorchester Abbey on 19th June. Everyone did a wonderful job, learning the words to songs such as Mr Blue Sky, A Million Dreams and Zip … Continued

A huge thank you to all staff and Parents/Carers who have helped transform our Secret Garden. It is looking wonderful! Our thanks to the Doris Field Foundation who donated the money to buy the pergola, which has helped to create … Continued

Mrs Stevenson was honoured to be able to attend the unveiling of the Loom to the Moon Installation at the John Radcliffe Children’s Hospital. The school sponsored 2 cogs to raise funds for vital research into brain tumours in children. … Continued

The children went back in time today, when each year group dressed up in the costume of the period they had studied. Foundation Stage – Arctic Animals Year 4 – Tudors Year 1 – The Great Fire of London Year … Continued

On Thursday the whole school learnt about Chinese New Year. We were fortunate enough to have experts in Chinese Dance, Kung Fu and Calligraphy join us for the day and teach us some new skills. The day started with an assembly about … Continued

The children have had lots of fun at break today, making a range of snowmen, including the fine examples below. Those who did not wish to venture outside or didn’t have waterproof clothing stayed in the hall and watched a … Continued

The school has been awarded the British Council’s International School Award (Foundation Level) for the work completed last year on, “All Around the World”, along with the introduction of Mandarin Chinese teaching in Year 3. Feedback stated that Rush Common … Continued