Autumn Term 2025
School Blog
Looking forward to seeing all the pupils on Monday 1st September 2025.
School Blog
YR Ivy Being a role model to others
Caius Fabulous phonics!
Y1 Paloma For never giving up!
Amelia H For great effort in phonic and reading!
Y2 Kayson Great number line work in maths
Grayson Superb phonics learning
Y3 Poppy Amazing science and history learning
Nathan Amazing handwriting in literacy
Y4 Finley Good focus and listening all week
Warren Continuing to work hard and focus in class
Y5 Ivy For always showing resilience in every challenge faced
Indie For demonstrating an excellent attitude to learning and actively supporting others
Y6 Elise For fantastic descriptive writing and being an amazing role model
Calvin Excellent effort in ALL subjects and being amazing
Below are those sharing good work:
Attendance Award was presented to Year 4.
Reading Award was presented to Year 6.
Maths Award was presented to Year 6.
On Tuesday morning we took 8 Y6 children to a golf festival at Rotherham Golf Club. The children took part in a carousel of 6 activities such as the driving range, putting, chip and putt and much more. All 8 children absolutely loved it and it's safe to say we have some potential golf superstars in school. Please see the attached flyer with more information regarding junior lessons if you're interested in your child joining.
On Monday our football team took part in the Rawmarsh Qualifying Tournament at Rawmarsh St Joseph's JFC.
The team were fantastic throughout and represented the Thorogate badge with pride. The biggest compliment I could give them was every single one of them gave 100%. Mr Lockwood and I were so proud of the way they played, individually and as part of a team and how good their attitudes were throughout.
We won, drew and lost in the 3 games we played meaning we came runners up in Rawmarsh.
The team have now qualified for the quarter finals of the Barlow Salmons and will play Our Lady St Joseph's this coming Monday at RSJJFC (2pm kick off).
A massive thank you as always to Paul, Sue and everyone else at RSJJFC for letting us use their facilities, it's much appreciated.
Well done team!
Well done to all those nominated for a Headteacher Award!
YR Lilly Exploring numbers in nature
Charlie Enthusiasm for learning
Y1 Dominic Showing how he can work independently
Freya Excellent attitude to all areas of learning
Y2 Lily Fantastic effort during phonics and reading comprehension
Jack Showing great focus in all areas of learning
Y3 Winter-Rose Being a resilient learner
Rafael Being a positive role model in class
Y4 Alexander An excellent attitude to learning - a model student!
Malia A fantastic start to her time at Thorogate!
Y5 Ernest Contributing positively to class discussions and working hard
Harper Demonstrating resilience and hard work in all lessons
Y6 Ava Excellent attitude to learning in ALL subjects and being absolutely amazing
Isabelle Fantastic English and Maths work and being an excellent role model
Sharing Good Work
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Another fantastic day for our Good Work Assembly. Brilliant nominations have been made:
YR Harvey Excellent focus at learning times
Evie Following the High Five Promise
Y1 Aria Being on the carpet ready to learn
Albie Excellent effort sorting materials in science
Y2 Calia Being a role model and always meeting the High Five Promise!
Skyla Wonderful effort in all lessons!
Y3 Oliver Always giving 100%
Charlotte H Always being a good role model
Y4 Maddison Trying hard in class all week - keep it up!
Bobby Great listening and effort in class
Y5 Noah Fantastic attitude to learning and beautiful handwriting
Sharliz Excellent commitment to learning, always working hard
Y6 Arthur Excellent attitude to learning this week. Great start to Year 6
Jake Fantastic work in ALL subjects and being an excellent role model
Rotherham LA have produced some useful guidance for parents who have children who are about to start school.
Well done to those children nominated for a Headteacher Award!
R Charlie Excellent listening at focus times
Niamh Amazing teamwork in outdoor construction area
1 Archie Amazing knowledge and reasoning in science
Arthur Excellent map skills in geography
2 Freddie Amazing effort in handwriting
Melissa Superb attitude to all learning
3 Louie Fantastic comprehension skills
Luna Amazing reading with Mrs Oxley
4 Paisley Being a model student, always following the High Five Promise
Leo-James Fantastic first swimming lesson - keep it up!
5 Lillie Always concentrating and working hard to complete all learning
Ellis Being a role model, always following the High Five Promise
6 Ronnie Excellent effort and work in Mastery Number. Being a fantastic role model.
Isabella Fantastic effort and resilience in all subjects. Well done! Great start to Year 6
Children sharing Good Work are below.
Welcome back to parents and pupils, and welcome to those new to our school. I hope you and the children have had a wonderful summer break. It has been lovely to see everyone back - in most cases, I think the children are pleased to be back too.
Well done to those children who have been nominated for a Headteacher Award and also to those who have shared good work today.
R Miraj Superb transition to Reception class
Holly Beautiful manners - noticed by staff across school
1 Louie An amazing start to Year 1
Phoebe Being on task in all lessons
2 Ada Superb effort with all learning!
Hudsyn Making a wonderful start to Y2!
3 Belle Amazing writing in Literacy this week
Heidi Showing resilience in her first week back at school
4 Amelia Excellent effort all week following our High Five Promise perfectly!
Tilly An excellent start to Y4 - Great enthusiasm and effort!
5 Ogo Being so well mannered, polite and helpful
Isabella Being a helpful learning buddy and showing great resilience
6 Lyla Excellent work in ALL subjects and being a great role model
Alex A fantastic start to Year 6 and putting 100% effort into everything he does