Accelerated Reader Gold Certificate Reward Afternoon

I had the pleasure of holding the reward afternoon for those children that had achieved their Gold certificate for Accelerated Reader. It being me, it had to be an art activity! With over 40 children being celebrated, I put out great big pieces of paper, and we drew our favourite book characters. It was such a lovely afternoon. The drawings have now been put together to create this brilliant display. 

Well done to all the children that were celebrated.  I hope to have even more children for the summer term Accelerated Reader treat in July. 

Parking

Please can I do a polite reminder about being considerate when parking. Some people have started to park longways in the lay-by which reduces the number of cars that can fit into it. Thank you!

Friends of Rodings

I'd like to bring your attention to a new newsletter that the Friends are going to produce on a regular basis that is included in this edition.  It shares all the upcoming dates so that you have more notice and you can put them in your diary. It also highlights recent events and activities, how much they have raised and what it is being spent on. I hope you find it really useful! The next big event is the summer fete so if you would like to support in any way please get in touch. As they say, 'every penny counts'!

Have a lovely extended weekend and see you next week. 

Mr Raraty

Dear Parents and Carers,

Governors’ Report to Parents – April 2023

The Governors recently met on 24th April. As usual, we had a detailed agenda and some important policy documents to work through.

The minutes of our previous meeting held in March were reviewed, discussed and approved.

The meeting then went on to discuss the following matters:-

Governor Membership – It was reported that the school has a near compliment of Governors. We are pleased to note that Lauren Dearsley was appointed vice chair of the teaching and learning committee.

Mr Raraty delivered his Headteacher’s Report and his Safeguarding Report. The board were content with the facts, figures and information contained therein.
Plans were discussed for the forthcoming Key Stage 2 SATS and we wish the children well in these exams.

Mr Raraty reported that attendance was extremely good having due regard in mind of the cold winter and resultant bugs.

It was noted that the pupil survey is being finalised and will be out shortly for the pupils to complete, this will help us with our further understand the needs of our children.

The Rodings Road map (our five year strategy document) was discussed and reviewed and the Governors were content with progress.

Mr Raraty delivered his Safeguarding report – it was reported that the school had recently carried out its audit and there were no issues to report.

Mr Raraty delivered his health and safety report. He reported that the school building is generally in good shape and we continue to move forward with new projects to further improve the school environment.

We discussed the Governors visits that took place recently. There was a create/diversity visit on 22 nd March. Some Governors also attended the recent end of term celebration assembly which was a great way to end the term and award our children for their efforts. Our Chair of Governors, also attend a review of the “rights respecting schools” programme. The school has achieved bronze and is now working towards silver – the school is well placed to achieve this.

Finally, the Board attended to the update, review and agreement to various policy
documents.

Colin Todd
Local Authority Governor