Year 4 were treated to a workshop given by Mr Homoky, an Earth Scientist from St Edmund’s Hall, Oxford. Mr Homoky has travelled the globe researching features of oceans and carrying out some outstanding oceanographic work. The children saw video … Continued
The school choir took part in the Christmas “BIG SING” on 27th November. All the children sang to a very high standard, showing confidence, enthusiasm and calmness. Thank you to all the parents and volunteers who helped look after the … Continued
On Thursday 15th November twelve Year 4 children attended a Fellowship meeting at All Saints Church accompanied by Mrs Jackson, Mrs Winifrith and Miss Gibson. Some children read their poems that they had written during lessons and others read their haiku poems. … Continued
What an excellent week for the Cross Country runners! Representatives from years 3, 4, 5 and 6 attended the Abingdon schools’ competition on Thursday 4th, and left there being the only school with all 4 teams qualifying through to the Vale … Continued
Laura Ellen Anderson, author of the Amelia Fang books visited the school today to speak to Year 3 & 4 pupils from Rush Common and Long Furlong.
A group of people from local churches visited the school on Thursday to present a dramatised story telling of the life of the early New Testament church.The children listened carefully and participated enthusiastically.
We have compiled a list of recommended books for Years 3 & 4. To view, click on the link below. Recommended Reading for Years 3 & 4
KS2 children enjoyed good weather at their Sports Day which was held at Tilsley Park. KS2 Sports Day was a very successful event this year. The children clearly demonstrated the Rush Common values throughout the whole day and numerous school … Continued
On Wednesday 2nd May, Year 4 visited the 4Kingdoms Adventure Park to participate in their ‘Kids in the Countryside Challenge.’ The children had the opportunity to hold and learn about a variety of animals including chicks, mice and tortoises. The … Continued
The first group of Year 4 pupils have begun a DT project at Abingdon School where they have sawn, drilled and joined wood to build a bug hotel. They all showed great maturity and competence when working in the DT … Continued