Summer 2 2026

South Yorkshire is developing its first Local Nature Recovery Strategy - a region-wide plan to bring back wildlife, restore habitats, and create more green spaces for everyone to enjoy. Public consultation is open now, and Kids Plant Trees want to ensure children, young people and parents across the region have their say, because the future of nature in South Yorkshire belongs to everyone.

There's a short, fun survey (around 5 mins) designed especially for young people, plus a longer one for parents (10 mins), and a chance to win £100 just for taking part. The consultation closes on Friday 31 July 2026.

Find out more and have your say at southyorkshirenaturerecovery.co.uk

Summer Reading Challenge

Join the Summer Reading Challenge with Rawmarsh Library!

Headteacher Awards Friday 26th June 2026

Well done #TeamThorogate

YR Miraj For fantastic effort in phonics

Evie For being an incredible role model

Y1 Paloma For always using capital letters and full stops

Tommy Extra effort with handwriting

Y2 Ezra Giving 100% to all learning & always being positive

Oliver Always having a positive attitude

Y3 Sienna Always having a positive attitude and trying her best

Charlotte H Always giving 110% to everything and being a positive role model

Y4 Warren Good focus all week - keep it up!

Alex Excellent Writing, Maths and History this week

Y5 Winter For sharing her knowledge and helping others during sewing

Hannah L For always working hard and taking pride in her learning

Y6 Amayah Excellent attitude to learning and following the high 5 promise

Georgia Excellent effort in all subjects and being amazing

Pupils sharing Good Work are below:

Headteacher Awards Friday 19th June 2026

Superstars of Thorogate School well done!

YR Caius Doing number bonds to 20!

Maisy Trying really hard with number bonds

Y1 Ralph B Fabulous reading in phonics

Theo Improvement in forming the letter ‘P’ in handwriting

Y2 Jack Superb reading progress!

Ava Wonderful reading progress!

Y3 Kacie Fantastic contribution in maths

Louie Trying really hard in his writing

Y4 Camelia Fantastic RE, History and Geography this week!

Jesuloluwa Outstanding effort at all times, as always!

Y5 Lillie For consistently demonstrating a positive attitude and eagerness to learn

Sophia For developing greater confidence in maths and actively contributing in class

Y6 Seth Excellent effort in ALL subjects and for being brave and resilient

Isabella Excellent effort in Maths and English and being a fantastic role model

Headteacher Awards Friday 12th June 2026

Well done to those who have been nominated for a Headteacher Award!

YR Zara For trying her best in phonics

Holly Always having a positive attitude

Y1 Ralph J Excellent effort and concentration all week

Seb A wonderful plan for his independent story

Y2 Tioluwanimi Superb effort with his writing all week

Calia Being a wonderful kind & caring friend

Y3 Thomas Amazing sentences to persuade

Ollie Having a positive attitude to learning

Y4 Fahrenheit Good effort all week in Writing

Evelyn Improved attitude to learning

Y5 Harrison Spreading positivity, enthusiasm and encouragement during the movement event

Ellis Showing determination, resilience and a willingness to try something new

Y6 Sunny Excellent attitude to learning and being amazing

Thomas Fantastic mathematical knowledge and being a wonderful role model

Below are those who shared Good Work.

Interesting read about Rotherham

I had hoped that I would be able to insert this article into the blog, but technology has defeated me. For an interesting read on Rotherham as part of the Northern Powerhouse, please follow the link.

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Questions to ask your child about school

Getting children to talk about their school day is not always easy. Below are some good starter questions you could use to get the conversation flowing:

What made you laugh today?

Who were you kind to today?

Which subject was your favorite todate?

What did you do today that made you feel proud?

What was the best part of your day?

Did you help anyone today and how did it make you feel?

Who did you sit with at dinner time?

Give these questions a go with your child - it might take a little probing but you just might find out a little more about them.

Headteacher Awards Friday 5th June 2026

Below are details of the amazing children being nominated for a Headteacher Award and those who have shared Good Work.

YR Elliot For outstanding manners and effort all week

Violet For being a wonderful role model to others in everything she does

Y1 Amelia G For excellent effort and precise brush work in art

Louie For excellent effort in all areas, especially P.E

Y2 Yurii Superb effort with handwriting

Tommy M Great Science learning

Y3 Freya Asking thoughtful questions in Eyam

Heidi Showing resilience in school after half term

Y4 Alysha Great Maths work all week!

Carter Great enthusiasm on our trip and good writing about it afterwards!

Y5 Noah For always being a High Five Learner!

Sharliz For outstanding effort in all areas of learning.

Y6 Lyla Outstanding effort in ALL subjects and being an amazing role model

George Working hard and following the High Five Promise

Opportunities to play hockey over the summer

Please see a fantastic opportunity for children to access free Hockey sessions during the summer holidays. This is in collaboration with our key partners at Rotherham Hockey Club. Can you please share this within your school and to parents/carers of children who you think would be interested. Further details can be found below:

Dates: Wednesday 29th July, 5th August, 12th August & 19th August

Times: 10:00am - 1:00pm

Who: Children aged 5 - 16 years old

Cost: FREE

Open to: Children of all Hockey abilities.

Location: Sheffield Hallam University Sports Park, Bawtry Rd, Tinsley, Sheffield S9 1UA.

Kit: Suitable footwear (no studs), shin pads, gum shield, suitable drink and food. Please note Hockey sticks can be provided if required.

All sessions will be run by experienced fully qualified Hockey coaches who are DBS checked and First Aid trained. Parents can drop their children off and watch the sessions if they would like however, they will need to stay within the car park.

If you would like to sign up please complete the registration form here.

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