School Newsletter 12th October 2018
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Cross Country
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
International Day of the Girl Child
The children had an exciting day marking the International Day of The Girl Child yesterday. Classes enjoyed a day of activities including debating ‘Why are equal rights important?’ They also learnt more about what it is like be taught without … Continued
Laura Ellen Anderson visit
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.
Multi Sports for Year 2
On Tuesday, Year 2 took part in a Multi-Sports morning at Thomas Reade School where they enjoyed learning new tennis, cricket and golf skills.
“Amazing Acts”
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.
Layla Moran visits Rush Common
One of the first duties of our newly elected School Parliament members was to meet with Layla Moran, our local MP. Ms Moran wished to visit the school on hearing about Grace’s plans for the International Day of the Girl … Continued
Year 5 Trip to the Isle of Wight
Year 5 spent a fantastic three days on the Isle of Wight taking part in team games, shelter building, fire lighting, abseiling, archery, zip wiring, buggy building, fencing, orienteering, a campfire and night hike. The children showed so much enthusiasm … Continued
Welcome to new Foundation Stage Children!
Welcome to Rush Common School Foundation Stage. We would like to say a huge well done to the FS children who have settled into school life really well. We have been amazed by their mature attitude and how independent they … Continued
Recommended Reading for Foundation Stage, Years 1 & 2
We have compiled a list of recommended books for Foundation Stage, Years 1 & 2. To view, click on the link below. Recommended Reading for FS, Years 1 & 2