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March Newsletter 2024

Dear families,

We hope this newsletter finds you well.

We have had a bustling term here at Roding with lots of learning and new experiences to share! Our learning behaviour focus this term has been 'independence' and it has been a pleasure watching the children demonstrate levels of independence within their learning, in school and out of school as well. The school has had a strong focus on pupil voice this term and children have been asked to articulate their views and share their knowledge of the school curriculum with teachers, leaders and external visitors as well. These visitors included the school governors, who were very impressed by the level of confidence our children displayed. We are excited to see how the children will flourish in this area for the remainder of the school year.

At the end of the term, there are times when we need to say goodbye and farewell to some of our staff team. Mrs Walker, who has been a dedicated member of the support staff team and has worked at Roding for over 20 years, will be retiring at the end of this term. Mrs Adeusi, Year 1 teacher, is leaving to take on new adventures. Mrs Begum has worked in 5M for a short time but will be leaving to return to her school (Mrs Moeed will be returning to Roding). Mrs Malik joined Roding in the Autumn term as our temporary Finance Officer and although many of you may not know her by name, she has been instrumental in supporting the school's finances. Finally, Miss Zerin will be leaving as she has chosen to work closer to home. In addition to this, Mrs Payne will be starting Maternity Leave shortly after the Easter Break and Miss A Durrance will be leaving for Turkey, where she works as a play leader during the holiday season. We are sure we will see her back at Roding again soon! Please join us in wishing them all well on their future adventures!

We want to take this opportunity to extend our warm wishes to our Christian family and friends during this period of lent and also our Muslim family and friends during this period of Ramadan.

Wishing you all a restful Easter break, and we look forward to welcoming you back to school on Monday 15th April.

Do not forget to check out the UPDATED school events calendar which will be emailed to you soon.

Mrs H Radmore and Ms M Nwankiti

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On health and safety grounds, we do not allow children to wear jewellery in school. This includes bracelets and wristbands. The exceptions to this rule are small (not dangling) ear-ring studs in pierced ears.

Please remember that children are not allowed to wear Smartwatches in school. A fitbit or similar gadget that counts steps only is fine, but any smartwatches/device that is able to send/receive calls or messages or take photographs is treated the same as mobile phones and are not allowed to be used on site.

WORLD BOOK DAY AT RODING PRIMARY SCHOOL

We had a fantastic day on the 7th March celebrating World Book Day. The day was filled with engaging and thought-provoking activities around reading. Thank you to families who supported children by making hats - they looked fabulous!

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On World Book Day, the children shared books with Deaf characters in Deaf Identity. They discussed the events in the stories and designed their own unique front covers for the books. They discussed shared experiences of being Deaf children. Please enjoy the children's new book covers!

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Year 2 would like to share some 'egg-citing' news. At the end of February, they had a special delivery of eggs that started to hatch into little chicks. It was touch and go at the start, as the chicks did not hatch straight away, but with a little bit of encouragement from the children, all the chicks hatched, healthy and happy! It has been an amazing experience for the children and caused a real buzz throughout the school.

The chicks have returned home now where they will see out the rest of their lives on a farm!

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STAFF SPOTLIGHT - MRS SCHNEIDER

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Hi, my name is Mrs Schneider and I have worked at Roding for over 23 years! I first started working as a TA when my son was 6 - he’s almost 30 now! I have been here so long that it is quite common for me to teach the children of pupils I once taught!

What began as a part-time job helping readers in Reception, has grown into my current role of HLTA (Higher Level Teaching Assistant). My job is to teach the class when their class teacher is planning lessons for the following week. I can be in Reception in the morning, then year 6 in the afternoon - my days are never boring!

I am married with 2 children of my own. My son is 29 and my daughter is 25 and is herself a Maths teacher at Woodbridge High School. This often confuses some ex-pupils from Roding when they meet ‘Miss’ Schneider!

The best part of my job is seeing your children grow from tiny 3-year-olds into confident 11-year-old young people ready to take on the challenge of secondary school. When they leave in Year 6, it can be like saying goodbye to my own children as I have taught them every year throughout their time at Roding - I’ve even been known to shed a tear or two!

READY STEADY COOK AT RODING PRIMARY SCHOOL

As part of the Design and Technology curriculum, children across the school have been learning how to cook. The children learnt a wide range of skills including cutting and kneading. The children also learnt a lot around nutrition and where our food comes from. Cooking is an important life skill and provides children the opportunity to develop their instructional reading, mathematical and team work skills.

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Meanwhile, on Thursday 27th March 1913

"The school was closed this afternoon for the usual Easter holidays. The headteacher has, during the week, been examining a number of boys in the homes preparatory to their admission to school after the holidays. Permission to do so was granted by the chairman of the governors."

REDBRIDGE SCHOOL'S CHESS TOURNAMENT

On the 6th March, children at Roding took part in what could be the first Redbridge school's Chess Tournament. The children at Roding played really well even though the competition was tough! Thank you to St Aubyns Prep School, Barley Lane Primary School, Redbridge Primary school and Wanstead Church Primary School for taking part.

From Roding, a huge well done to:

3rd Place:

Runners-up: Arpit (Year 2) and Tyrhys (Year 6)

Winners: Victor (Year 3) and Henry (Year 6)

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Good attendance is vital for the success of pupils and their wellbeing. The school's target is 96%

As a school, we strive to keep you informed on your child's attendance. Please look out for the letters that have been emailed to you to inform you of your child's attendance to date.

Year 3 have been reading Layla's Lunchbox in class and have produced some wonderful writing around Ramadan.

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We understand that mornings and afternoons can be hectic and getting your child to and from school is a priority. However, it is important to be mindful of our wonderful neighbours who live near the school. Please be patient with other parents and road users. We urge everyone not to obstruct/block/park in front of drives/pathways. Please avoid double-parking or stopping in areas that create congestion and frustration. Parking courteously will keep our streets clear and ensures the safety of all, especially our youngest learners.

Remember, walking, biking or using public transport are fantastic ways to reduce traffic flow and promote healthy habits for your child.

By working together, we can ensure a safe and smooth drop off and pick up experience for everyone, while fostering strong relationships with our neighbours. Thank you for your continued cooperation and for being part of our wonderful school community!