School Blog
Spring 1 2025
Parental advice for pupils using the Apps WhatsApp and Wizz
WhatsApp.pdfwizz.pdfNo more tears: how to create a positive attitude towards drop-offs
This guidance is relevant to parents who have difficulties with dropping off their children at school - not just the younger children.
Article - No More Tears - Parenting Tips For Positive Nursery and School Drop-offs (1).pdfHeadteacher Awards Friday 31st January 2025
Well done amazing pupils of Rawmarsh Thorogate School! Below are the pupils who have been nominated for a Headteacher Award.
YR: Betsy for always trying her best
Albie for always listening carefully
Y1: Ezra for putting 100% into all his work, especially his handwriting
Kayson for working independently and impressing us with his number work
Y2: Nathan for wonderful independence with his learning
Barkley for fantastic effort in Phonics all week
Y3: Leo for amazing effort in PE
Warren for beautiful presentation in history
Y4: Noah for great ideas in writing and excellent Maths andGeography work all week
Sharliz for excellent progress in swimming and quality work all week (as usual)
Y5: Lenny for showing great determination and independence
Seth for an amazing attitude to learning always going above and beyond
Y6: Arthur for fantastic work in all subjects and being an excellent role model
Louie - Jeorge for great determination and resilience in everything he does
Below are the children who shared Good Work with us.
NSPCC - Is WhatsApp safe for my child
The NSPCC has reviewed WhatsApp and the implications for children under 16 (WhatsApp has an age guidance of 16+).
For further information, please follow the link to the NSPCC site.
Headteacher Awards Friday 24th January 2025
Fantastic pupils of Rawmarsh Thorogate School sharing work and being nominated for a Headteacher Award!
YR: Aria for putting more effort in her learning
Sophie for being creative and imaginative
Y1: Hudsyn for writing beautifully and checking his work
Jack for such a positive week at school
Y2: Louie for amazing effort with all learning everyday
Luna for wonderful writing without help from an adult
Y3: Amelia for 100 effort in writing all week
Shyla for persevering in Literacy
Y4: Frankie for excellent contributions to class discussions all week & great writing
Faye for excellent work all week (as usual) especially maths, writing and geography
Y5: Annie for an outstanding attitude and behaviour in all aspects of school life
Jake for being focused and self motivated in his learning
Y6: Poppy for showing resilience in everything she does and excellent Maths - well done
Jaime for excellent effort and determination and being a fabulous role model
Pupils sharing Good Work are below:
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Headteacher Awards for Friday 17th January 2025
Well done to these fabulous pupils! They have been nomintated for a Headteacher Award. Below are the pupils who shared Good Work with us and below that, pupils who achieved 100% attendance during the Autumn term.
YR: Tommy for excellent effort with his learning
Imogen for always listening carefully
Y1: Betsy for all the beautiful writing she has done this week
Freddie for improvements with his handwriting
Y2: Harper for trying her best in Maths lessons and IXL
Hamish for wonderful effort in phonics always
Y3: Lincoln for fantastic contribution in History
Paisley for being an amazing role model
Y4: Ernest for showing enthusiasm in his learning and being an active learner
Rosie for being a role model to her peers
Y5: Sunny for showing enthusiasm in History
Gracie for always being an active participant in all learning
Y6: Noah for trying his best all the time and being resilient
Darcie-Beau for fantastic History work and great effort in all subjects
Activities at Rawmarsh Library
18th Jan - Winnie the Poo
29th Jan - Luna New Year
1st - 9th Feb - National Story Telling Week
Headteacher Awards Friday 10th January 2025
Well done to the pupils nominated for a Headteacher Award.
YR: Ralph B for working hard in his phonics and maths lessons
Paloma for always trying her best
Y1: Calia for using “because” correctly in a sentence
Ava for reading her work to check for errors
Y2: Louie for amazing work in science - a real zoologist
Poppy for always giving 100% effort - a real star
Y3: Camelia for fantastic ideas in literacy
Carter for coming back to school with a positive attitude to learning
Y4: Penelope for good effort all week in all areas
Harrison for good focus and active listening all week
Y5: Taylor for settling quickly and putting 100% effort into his writing
Arthur for listening well to adults and trying hard all week
Y6: Lexi for excellent effort in ALL subjects and for being a fantastic role model
Sienna for great understanding in Maths and for showing excellent resilience
Below are the children who shared Good Work with us today:
Below is the Year 4 class who won the Multiplication Award - something they have been chasing for a number of weeks!
