10.10.25

Head of School message

Dear Families,

It has been a couple of busy weeks at Roselands!  Last week, we welcomed prospective Reception parents for our group tours. Our House Captains did a fantastic job of leading the tours and showcasing our wonderful school - they were true ambassadors, and we are very proud of them. Walking around school has been such a pleasure and we look forward to our next group tour. 

Next week is set to be full of fun! We have our School Disco on Thursday, followed by Robots and Rockstars Day on Friday. Please check the letters sent home for more details about both events.

Looking ahead, our Fireworks Night will take place on Friday, 7th November. We really need volunteers to help make this community event a success - if you’re able to lend a hand, please contact Louise at lchapman@rivieraet.co.uk or call the school office on 01803 525375.

A gentle reminder to please ensure that children do not play on the outdoor equipment before or after school. Thank you for helping us to keep everyone safe.

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend 🌟. Thank you, as always, for your continued support.

Mrs Pippa Bastock

Thank you for your feedback ⭐

Thank you to everyone who completed our Start of Year Parent/Carer Survey. We value your input and use it to celebrate successes and plan improvements.

We’re delighted by the many positive comments - especially those recognising staff who go above and beyond and thanking the whole team for their efforts and support.  We’re pleased that 85% of you said your child has settled back into school well. For those finding the transition harder, we’re offering extra support through in-class strategies and our pastoral team. If you think your child is struggling and needs extra support, please let us know.

Your Views:

• 100% know who to contact with concerns

• 89% rate their child’s school experience as good or very good

If you feel we could do more to improve your child’s experience, we’d love to hear from you.

What You Praised:

• Improvements to after-school clubs

• Clearer communication and newsletter updates

• Improvements to lunchtimes with all children eating together

Next Steps:

• Timekeeping: Ensuring gates open and clubs finish on time

• Reception PE: Sharing information earlier about the move to two PE days in Year 1

• Catering: Working with CaterLink to address concerns and improve provision

Your feedback is always valued, and we encourage you to share it whenever you wish. Thank you for your ongoing support - it really makes a difference. 🌟

🌍 Exploring the Local Area! 🏘️

Over the last two weeks, our KS1 children took part in an exciting Geography walk around the local area. Equipped with checklists and plenty of enthusiasm, they set off to spot and identify different features such as semi-detached houses 🏠, bungalows 🏡, supermarkets 🛒, and traffic junctions 🚦. The children worked really well with their partners to tick off each feature as they found it, showing great teamwork and curiosity along the way.

A big thank you to all the adults who joined and supported them on the walk - their help made the trip both enjoyable and safe!

🏉 Tag Rugby Triumphs! 🏉

Last Thursday, Tanzanite class visited Paignton RFC to take part in a School's tag rugby festival. The children had been learning the skills required in their PE lessons beforehand and put these into practice competing against other schools in Torbay. They represented the school superbly and we are very proud of their achievements.

It was the turn of Opal class to attend the sports festival this week!  They were able to develop their tag rugby skills and all showed resilience throughout the afternoon. Well done Opal class!

✨ Learning in Action Across the School 📚

It is such a pleasure to see children from all year groups fully engaged in this year’s curriculum. There is a real buzz around the classrooms, with children enjoying their learning and embracing a wide range of creative and exciting opportunities. From hands-on activities to inspiring discussions, every lesson is full of curiosity, enthusiasm, and discovery.

Here are some wonderful snapshots capturing our children in action, exploring, creating, and enjoying their learning journey.

Key dates for this year