Autumn 2 2025

I am pleased to inform you that we are participating in the NSPCC’s Speak out. Stay safe. Programme this term. Speak out. Stay safe. is a programme for children aged 5-11 which aims to help children understand abuse in all its forms and to recognise the signs of abuse. Children are taught to speak out if they are worried, either to a safe adult or Childline.

This child friendly programme is aligned with the curriculum and consists of age appropriate virtual assemblies and supporting classroom based activities which we have reviewed.

Parents and carers are asked to let school know if their child may have experienced anything (in the past or happening now) which may mean they need extra support before, during or after taking part in this programme.

If you would like to know more about the Speak out. Stay safe. programme visit www.nspcc.org.uk/speakout.

Thinking of a First Phone for your child?

Headteacher Awards Friday 21st November 2025

Well done Thorogaters! Fantastic to see these children nominated for a Headteacher Award. Also the Good Work that has been shared with us.

YR Zara Working exceptionally hard in phonics

Elliot Being enthusiastic about everything that he does

Y1 Seb Amazing independent writing

Theo Excellent effort with handwriting

Y2 Leen Great effort in reading!

Ruby Always giving 100% effort

Y3 Sienna-Reign Settling in well in her new class

Benson Amazing ideas in Literacy this week

Y4 Carter Great writing this week and good effort in all areas

Jack C Excellent effort all week, especially in writing

Y5 Penny D Amazing effort showing great resilience and perseverance using her left hand

Sophia Fantastic discussions in lessons, always asking insightful questions

Y6 Scarlett Excellent effort in all subjects and being an amazing Year 6 role model

Seth Amazing work in Maths and being resilient

Our attendance Award has been won by Y2 with 99.2%! Well done.

The Maths award was won by Year 2.

The Reading Award was won by Y6, with a number of children getting their Bronze and Gold Awards.

Children sharing their amazing work can be seen below.

Santa Dash in Rosehill Park Sunday 7th Dec

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**JOIN THE FIRST EVER ROTARY ROSEHILL PARK CHILDREN'S SANTA DASH!**

Get ready to dash for a fantastic cause! Dress up, get moving, and support local children in need this Christmas.

**When:** Sunday 7th December | 10:00 AM

**Entry:** **£6 per person**

**Includes:** A full **Santa Suit** and a special **Finisher's Medal!**

Every penny raised will go directly to **Activate - High Street Children's Club** to help fund their much-anticipated Spring trip!

**Go the extra mile!** Sponsorship forms are available upon request and highly encouraged to help fund their Spring trip.

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Let's make this first dash a huge success! See you there!

A busy few weeks of sport at Thorogate!

Y3/4 Hockey Festival

Firstly, we took eight Y3/4 children to take part in an exciting Hockey Festival at Rotherham Hockey Club. Children took part in a carousel of fun activities that focussed on different aspects of hockey. The children loved it and showed how talented they are. A big thank you to the School Games Organisers and Rotherham Hockey Club for hosting and a big well done to the children who took part!

Y5/6 Parkour Festival

Last week we took eight children from Y5/6 to a Parkour Festival at NovaCity. The children took part in lots of different activities such as bars, parkour courses, breakdancing, beat the wall, somersaults and much more. It was great to see the children in a different environment, trying new skills. A massive thank you to NovaCity for hosting, the place is amazing. If anyone is interested in joining NovaCity please let me know.

Y5/6 Girls Hockey Competition

On Tuesday we took eight children to take part in the Y5/6 Girls Rotherham Hockey Finals at Rotherham Hockey Club. As always the competition was organised to perfection by the school games organisers and the girls made us proud! There were 8 teams in total for the morning tournament, meaning we played 7 matches in total. The girls managed to win 6 and draw 1 to finish runners up. We now have an anxious wait to see if we qualify for the South Yorkshire Finals. All eight girls were nothing short of amazing and Tuesday proved how hard they've been working at hockey during PE. The standard of hockey they played was a joy to watch. Well done girls!

Kind Regards

Jon Bedford

Table tennis for children ages 8+

Headteacher Awards Friday 14th November 2025

YR Odin Being fantastic

Willow For her enthusiastic re-telling of ‘The Enormous Turnip’

Y1 Finley For being so helpful in class

Ralph J For his extra effort with handwriting

Y2 Harry Superb attitude to learning

Tioluwanimi Wonderful story writing

Y3 Harrison Amazing ideas in Literacy

Kacie Fantastic contributions in Maths

Y4 April Great reasoning and deep thinking in Maths

Foy A great attitude to earning all week

Y5 Jacob An excellent attitude to learning, working really hard on presentation

Isaac Always working hard in every lesson trying his absolute best

Y6 Annie Excellent work in Maths and English and being resilient

George Excellent Maths work and being a great role model to Year 6

Below are the pupils who shared Good Work.

Headteacher Awards Friday 7th November 2025

YR Aria Working hard in phonics!

Cooper Helping others

Y1 Imogen For her excellent effort in phonics

John For a great start to his learning this half term

Y2 Lee Amazing effort with handwriting

Ben Superb reading!

Y3 Daisy Trying really hard in Literacy all week

Ollie Completing task on time all week

Y4 Evelyn Beginning to settle in well to Thorogate

Jesuloluwa Great focus in group work and with her writing

Y5 Hannah S Always being an enthusiastic participant in all learning activities

Penelope B A fantastic attitude and effort to learning all week

Y6 Georgia For great Maths knowledge in mastery number and being resilient

Jaxon For improving his timetable knowledge and being a great role model

Below are pupils who shared Good Work

Rotherham Parents Forum

Ever wondered where you can get help as a parent of a child with Special Educational Needs?

Rotherham has an established network for parents that can provide a range of support. Their website is a fantastic source of information and help. In Rawmarsh, they meet every Monday at Social Prescribing Hub, Barbers Ave, Parkgate, Rotherham S62 6AE

Rotherham Parents Forum LimitedDiscover Rotherham Parents Forum Limited, a charity supporting SEND families and neurodiverse adults with advocacy, peer support, and community activities.

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