There were lots of happy smiley faces in year 2 today. The children had a fantastic first day back at school and impressed the Y2 staff with their lovely manners and their enthusiasm for learning. Lots of positive chart points were earned by everyone. #FirstDayOfSchool
There were lots of happy smiley faces in year 2 today. The children had a fantastic first day back at school and impressed the Y2 staff with their lovely manners and their enthusiasm for learning. Lots of positive chart points were earned by everyone. #FirstDayOfSchool
We loved using the forest school area to generate ideas linked to our English work. We used what we could see, hear and feel so we could write exciting sentences linked to the setting of A River by E.g I can see the rough bark of a tired, old tree.
We loved using the forest school area to generate ideas linked to our English work. We used what we could see, hear and feel so we could write exciting sentences linked to the setting of A River by E.g I can see the rough bark of a tired, old tree.
Today we had a special visit from @AlldaysFarm and had the chance to hold, pet, feed and brush a pony, sheep, goats, chickens, a chinchilla and even a snake! #RPEnrichment
@Year2RobyPark Today in PE our aim was to develop changing direction and dodging. ?♀️ ? ?♂️
Year 2 loved discussing their role in ensuring everyone @RobyParkSchool feels safe & respected. One child said, “It is our responsibility to make people feel safe & happy at school. Then we can all have more fun & learn more things.”
@PastProductions really brought our history unit to life today! The children loved dressing up as significant people to retell key events of The Gunpowder Plot. They also created fantastic pieces of art work using chalk and pastels. #RPHistory
Year 2 loved discussing their role in ensuring everyone Roby Park School feels safe & respected. One child said, “It is our responsibility to make people feel safe & happy at school. Then we can all have more fun & learn more things.”
Research from @EducEndowFoundn shows that collaborative learning has a big impact on children’s progress. Most importantly Year 2 find these approaches fun & engaging. Here are some of our class working collaboratively to solve place value problems in maths @pearson #powermaths
@Year2RobyPark Today in PE our aim was to explore and develop jumping, hopping and skipping actions.
Thanks @sports4champs Y2 loved the session delivered by Olympic bronze medalist Danny Purvis & ski racer Charlotte Holmes. The children were inspired by the assembly about dreaming big, working hard and staying positive. #Paris2024 might be too soon but #Brisbane2032 is possible
In computing this week Y2 deepened their understanding of what a computer is. They loved taking part in a ‘computer safari’ around school and even designed their own computer inventions @kapowprimary Parents can see these creations on our class @Seesaw #RPcomputing
For #WorldMentalHealthDay2023 we wore yellow to raise awareness & money for @YoungMindsUK we also talked about the different emotions we experience, explored @ZumosUK , did some mindfulness yoga and practised 5 finger breathing to help keep us calm #RPWellbeing #HelloYellow
In computing this week Y2 deepened their understanding of what a computer is. They loved taking part in a ‘computer safari’ around school and even designed their own computer inventions @kapowprimary Parents can see these creations on our class @Seesaw #RPcomputing
In science year 2 investigated the impact of exercise on their bodies. They loved going outside to test their balance and coordination and worked collaboratively to collect and record their findings. #RPscience #learningisfun #primaryscience #stem
@Year2RobyPark Today in PE our aim was to remember, repeat and link actions to tell the story of my dance. ? ?
Our workshop with @AnimalsTakeOver allowed us to meet and hold some of the animals we have been learning about in science. We spoke about what the animals need to survive and discussed what is essential for them to live healthily #RPScience #RPEnrichment
Year 2 had an amazing time at their spooktastic #Halloween disco. The children loved getting dressed up in their costumes and dancing to their favourite songs @george_ezra was a very popular choice and their #macarena skills were very impressive. #RPenrichment
D.E.A.R (Drop everything and read) has been a great way for the children to take time out of the day to read, share and explore new books with their friends ?? #RPReading
Y2 loved finding efficient ways of adding 2 digit & 1 digit numbers. One child said, “When I was using the tens frames I noticed that I can use number bonds to 10 to help work out 18+5. It was quick & is now 1 of my favourite methods.”? #RPMaths
@Year2RobyPark Today in PE our aim was to develop an understanding of dynamics and how they can show an idea. ? ?
In English Y2 we’re given an illustration from their vehicle text and had lots of fun creating freeze frames imagining that they were in the picture. They then used clues from the book to predict what the story could be about. #readysteadywrite
Everyday @RobyParkSchool is memorable but in a pool on the playground is unforgettable. Thanks to @ELITE_Swim_UK Y2 built confidence in the water by floating on their backs and putting their faces in the water. They played lots of games and had fun!
Tomorrow is our annual @RockKidzUK Day which will be teaching the children a positive message about mental health, self esteem and wellbeing, Children can come dressed as rock stars or if they do not want to dress up they can wear their own clothes or uniform.
Thank you to all of the parents/carers who have attended our Progress Meetings this week. Staff have enjoyed meeting you & taking the time to discuss how your children are thriving. Your feedback is incredible & we really appreciate it. Thank you.
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What an amazing end to another fantastic week! Y2 rocked out with @RockKidzUK who taught us the importance of believing in ourselves, the value of looking out for others and encouraged us to be the best version of ourselves. #RPWellbeing #mentalhealth
Thank you members of @Year6RobyPark who led our poignant and reflective Armistice Day service. Thank you to @Knowsley_Leader and Cllr Frank Walsh for your attendance and laying a wreath in our Remembrance Garden
We are taking part in CUT YOUR CARBON this November. Children will be coming home with checklists they can use to work as a family to cut carbon. Those who return their checklist will receive a certificate! @EcoSchools
Extra-curricular clubs are now live on Parent Booking. Clubs will not run on the following dates so please make a note before you book: 14th Nov, 24th Nov, 15th Dec, 18th Dec, 21st Dec. Thank you to all of our staff for dedicating their time for free clubs
Rock Kidz visit @RobyParkSchool every year and it NEVER disappoints Thanks for ROCKING with us AGAIN
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Today year 1 and @Year2RobyPark had their first after school @LEGO_Group club. The children enjoyed working collaboratively to create a variety of different structures from gardens to towers, whilst having fun along the way! #RPEnrichment #RPExtracurricular
Another fantastic swimming lesson with @ELITE_Swim_UK the children explored different ways of moving through the water and practised floating. One child said, “I felt more confident in the water this week and can’t wait for next week.” #poolstoschools #RPPE
Our Christmas Family Dining event is back this year but with a few changes. This year, parents and carers can choose the day they want to attend and book their whole family on together so siblings can sit together. Head to Parent Booking to reserve your seats.
This week in DT, Y2 have designed, created and ate healthy wraps that met a specific design brief. They considered different flavour combinations and the importance of using ingredients from different food groups to ensure the meal was balanced.
If you haven’t yet booked on for Christmas Family Dining, you have until Friday to reserve your place. Any new bookings we are asking for Weds 6th or Thurs 7th Dec Check the letter out for more details: https://robyparkprimary.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/17.11.23-Christmas-Family-Dining-2023.docx
Why not have a sort out and donate anything you no longer need? You can donate clothes to our @robertsrecycle
clothing box in school #cutyourcarbon
Check out our Anti-Bullying chant from last week when we took part in Anti-Bullying Week
#AntiBullyingWeek #RPWellbeing
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Y2 really enjoyed their swimming lesson with @ELITE_Swim_UK this week. They had the chance to learn & develop their skills & technique when swimming on their front & backs. The progress they have made is fantastic. They should be very proud with what they have accomplished. #RPPE
Mrs Clause will be visiting Roby Park on Tuesday 12th December. Children can enjoy Christmas songs, Christmas story and write their Christmas wishes to go on the tree with Mrs Clause. Please make payment of £2.50 on Parent Pay by Tuesday 12th. Thank you #RPEnrichment
Christmas parties are now available on Parent Pay. Cost £2.50. Parties take place on Friday 8th December and children can wear their Christmas party clothes to school on Friday
Thanks to the hard work & generosity of Cllr Walsh, who has secured us additional funding, we are able to have the swimming pool on site for an extra week! This means all children will be able to enjoy additional swimming lessons next week #RPPE #RPMakingMemories
A huge well done to this week’s Remarkable Readers. We hope you enjoy your books. #RPReading
Check out our latest newsletter #RPNEWS
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Don’t forget to book your child’s class party on Parent Pay ahead of this Friday. We are looking forward to Angels & Scallies hosting our Christmas parties with great games, competitions, prizes and their famous red carpet! Festive clothes can be worn to school
We can not wait for our annual Winter Wonderland which is set to be an incredible community event #RPMakingMemories
Tomorrow is Christmas Jumper Day. Children can wear their festive jumpers/clothes to school. All donations go to supporting the work of Save the Children
See the article below about our fantastic curriculum offer for our children at Roby Park!
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#LiteracyCountsLoves Shout out to @Year1RobyPark @RobyParkSchool and @MrsListerStJ @StJamesCEsth
for sharing photos of their children using the planning circles. Do you use #ReadySteadyWrite? We’d love to be tagged in your Tweets so we can see all the exciting learning you get up to. Find out more: https://t.co/QE3eWDKFtm
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Check out our latest newsletter #RPNEWS
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Things are getting very festive at Roby Park! Year 2 had lots of fun at their Christmas party and even had some special visitors
Family dining wouldn’t have been possible without the kitchen team for cooking the delicious food; Mrs Allen and Mrs Lyon for organising everything; and all the grown ups who took time out of their day to enjoy the festivities with the children #thanks #RPenrichment
Year 2 had a magical morning with Mrs Claus today. The children wrote their Christmas wishes, had a Christmas story and danced around to some festive songs! #RPEnrichment #RPChristmas
In geography today the children worked collaboratively to use maps of the playground to find clues left by the mischievous elf. They did a fantastic job of orientating their maps to help find the clues
In computing this week the children had a go at following an algorithm to make their own paper boat. They discovered the importance of making sure each step is clear and are beginning to apply this when debugging code on scratch. #RPComputing
Well done to our most recent Remarkable Readers. You have all shown positive attitudes towards your reading. Keep it up!
We hope you all had a fantastic time at our Winter Wonderland event. It was a huge success. Thank you to all of the staff who worked hard to put on such a festive event for all of our community. Thank you for your dedication, hard work and effort #RPMakingMemories
KS1 you were AMAZING! During rehearsals for our Fireside Nativity and in your performance you have shown resilience, motivation and fantastic team work. We are very proud of each and every one of you!
Check out our latest newsletter #RPNEWS
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Here is a little taster of what a spectacular time our Winter Wonderland was for all of our families Our school hosted this wonderful festive event for free, for all to enjoy.
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Mr Couling kindly organised visits to Whitestone Lodge & St Bart’s Nursing Home where our children sang festive songs, chatted & played with residents. We look forward to our next visit next term. We wish all the residents a very merry Christmas
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What a fantastic show at @TheatreRoyalStH! The children thoroughly enjoyed Aladdin. Our children always make us proud with their exceptional behaviour! Well done!
Congratulations to our final Remarkable Readers of 2023 
Enjoy your new books
We have an incredible range of extra-curricular clubs on offer in Spring term 1. Booking opens on Parent Booking tomorrow at 8.30am. Booking closes at 8.30am on 8th January. Places are subject to availability #RPEnrichment
Year 2 were very lucky today and received a special visit from two very busy people who came bearing gifts. They must have known how hard we have been working. #RPChristmas #RPEnrichment
Welcome back to school! This Spring term, we have more incredible plans in place which we can not wait for! #missschool #missout
Last few places for clubs are remaining on Parent Booking. All clubs begin week beginning Monday 8th January. Please note: NO CLUBS ARE ON 30th JANUARY AND 8th FEBRUARY
Check out what is coming up this Spring term and save the key dates in your diary #RPEnrichment #RPMemoryMakers
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In computing the children learnt about word processing. They became familiar with the keyboard by typing up extracts from their favourite books and learnt some keyboard short cuts to help them alter text. Examples of their work is on seesaw. #RPComputing
Every month, we upload online safety newsletters to our website. Check them out for hints and tips on how to keep your children safe: robyparkprimary.co.uk/parent-informa
We came back to school to an amazing new reading area within our classroom. We feel very lucky and are really excited to have an amazing range of brand new, high-quality texts that we can explore independently or with friends! #RPReading
A mural capturing everything the community loves about #Huyton has been unveiled at Huyton Train Station.
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Congratulations to our first Remarkable Readers of 2024. Children can win a book from our vending machine which is full to the brim of the best titles or the weekly Remarkable Reader bag by showing a great effort with reading at home & school. Who will be next week’s winners?
Year 2 love their new reading area & with over 100 high quality texts to choose from they were excited to get reading. The Comet by @Joetoddstanton & We are all Wonders by @RJPalacio were great reads so far.
Year 2 have loved creating, selecting & combining sounds using the interrelated dimensions of music in this half term’s music lessons with @JuniorJamHQ They have worked hard to listen with concentration & understanding to a range of music sharing what they like about it #RPMusic
Year 2 had a great forest school session with @Littfoothq. The children worked together to use sticks to accurately mark out the 4 compass points & used flint and steel to practise making sparks for fire lighting. #outdoorlearning #forestschool #RPForestschool
We are all really enjoying playtimes with our new role play area as well as scooting and lots more area’s to get creative to make playtime more fun for all!
Please send children in wrapped up warm in thick coats, hat, gloves and scarves with wellies so we can enjoy the snow together! Please send children in with spare socks/tights
So much fun was had today in the snow All children enjoyed today, building snowmen and having snowball fights with their friends. A special shout out to Mr Lyon, Mr Couling & Mr Swatman who were the dream team moving the snow & making sure school was safe
Thank you to parents & carers for sending the children to school ready for the weather. This meant we were able to have fun in the snow comfortably & safely. After play, one child said, “My cheeks hurt from smiling & laughing so much!”
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Congratulations to this week’s Remarkable Readers! We hope you love your new books from our vending machine. Who will be our winners next week? #RPRemarkableReaders
Today year 1 and @Year2RobyPark welcomed in our families for book and a brew! We talked about the benefits of reading for pleasure, how reading looks at Roby Park and our wonderful new book areas, before having the chance to share our favourite book with our adults
Thanks to the @Year1RobyPark & Y2 families who joined us for book & a brew! We talked about the benefits of reading for pleasure, how reading looks at Roby Park & our amazing new book areas, before the children joined us for some shared reading
In science, Y2 loved comparing the differences between things that are living, dead & things that have never been alive. The children used their knowledge of the 7 characteristics of living things to identify & classify different things into 3 groups.
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Check out the letter below regarding our Valentine’s discos on Thursday 8th February #RPMemoryMakers robyparkprimary.co.uk/wp-content/upl
If you are struggling financially, with no other means of support, you may be able to apply for some help. Please see the post below for full details:
We were joined by our wonderful families for our phonics workshop today. We shared the exciting Rocket Phonics resources our children use in school. We modelled a short lesson and children loved reading with their grown ups. #RPReading #RPPhonics
We welcomed our R – Y2 families today for a phonics workshop to demonstrate how phonics is taught at Roby Park. We modelled lessons to show how these look, provided resources to use at home and shared the fantastic resources our children have in school!
In PE our aim was to develop racket skills and use them to return a ball.
We are raising money for NSPCC. We will be collecting £1 donations and children can wear clothes with numbers on or patterns. We will also be hosting a small cake sale after school, on the main playground
In science this week, Y2 enjoyed learning about microhabitats. They discovered that damp logs are an ideal microhabitat for insects like centipedes, wood lice and slugs. It provides the ideal conditions for these living things to survive. #RPScience
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In science this week Y2 enjoyed learning about microhabitats.They discovered that damp logs are an ideal microhabitat for insects like centipedes, wood lice and slugs. It provides the ideal conditions for these living things to survive. #RPScience
All Spring term 2 clubs are now live on Parent Booking. Please only book one space per club. We have freed up lots of extra spaces due to multiple bookings. Please be on time to collect your children at 4pm. Thank you.
Spring Progress Meetings are now live on Parent Booking for you to select your appointment time. Progress meetings will take place on 28th and 29th February between 3.15 – 7.30pm.
Y2 had an amazing forest school session with @Littfoothq. They worked collaboratively to build a bridge, practised tying knots, learnt how to use a storm shelter and had the opportunity to use a hammock. #RPForestschool #outdoorlearning
We are looking for a team of parents/carers to galvanise our Home School Association (HSA). We are looking for parents/carers who have ideas and want to lead our HSA. To find out more and/or come share your ideas, join us for a drink, pastry and a chat.
We had lots of fun at our valentines disco, dancing with our friends, playing games, enjoying some treats and singing some of our favourite songs! #RPEnrichment #ValentinesDay
Our Mother’s Day celebration services are back on Weds 6th March. We are looking forward to inviting in all of the wonderful women who make a difference in the lives of all of our children. See the letter below for all of the details:
We are looking forward to seeing all of our children tomorrow, after their half term break. Doors open at 8.40am. See you then!
We’re excited to have @Scholastic book fair back @RobyParkSchool this week. Come and have a look at the books on offer after school. Payment can be made using both card & cash. For all books purchased, we receive rewards which can be used to purchase books for our school.
Today in PE our aim was to perform gymnastic shapes and link them together.
Y2 have decided that the gigantic sandpit is a great addition to playtimes @RobyParkSchool. One child said, “Playing in the sandpit with my friends was the best! Our school is so much fun.”
#OPALPlay #OPALSchools #RPPlay
This week in RE we have been learning why Christians celebrate Easter & what the key events are in the Easter story. In one of our lessons we learnt what the bread & wine (blackcurrant juice in our case) symbolise & why it is important to Christians & their faith #RPRE #Easter
Congratulations to this week’s Remarkable Readers We hope you love your new books from our vending machine Who will be our winners next week? #rpremarkablereaders
We are looking for a team of parents/carers to really galvanise the HSA and lead on exciting events for the children & wider community. Come and join us for a drink, pastry and chat to find out how you can make a difference to our school community!
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We are looking at our playtimes and thinking about how we can improve them by introducing the @OPAL_CIC
Programme. Can you help? We really want to know what you think of playtimes now – please complete this 2 minute survey. Thank you. forms.gle/dsLcU5m7AB3ea6
Today in PE our aim was to perform gymnastics shapes with control and link them together
We look forward to parents/carers joining us tonight & tomorrow for our Spring Progress Meetings. You’ll find your appointment times on your account & you’ll have received an appointment email. If you are yet to book on, please head to Parent Booking to find any remaining slots
The deadline for photos for Mother’s Day celebration assemblies is 3pm today. Thank you #RPEnrichment
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Congratulations to this week’s Remarkable Readers We hope you love your new books from our machine Who’ll be our winners next week? #RPRemarkableReaders
Thank you for your positive and supportive feedback. It is greatly appreciated
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Our Easter Holiday Club is back for YR-Y6, running from 2nd-12th April. Sessions run from 9.00-3.00pm and cost £12.50 per day. Children need to bring a packed lunch, water bottle and raincoat. Select your days and make payment on Parent Pay #RPEnrichment
We discussed animals that live in our oceans as part of #WorldWildlifeDay & some asked how big some of the animals were. So, along with @Year2RobyPark we did some research and used ourselves to make the length of blue whales and orca. We were amazed at their size!
We are looking forward to all the special women in the lives of our children joining us on Wednesday. Please see the letter attached with all the information needed: https://robyparkprimary.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/19.2.24-Mothers-Day-Celebrations.docx
Our Mother’s Day Celebration Assemblies take place today and the children are very excited.
Assembly times are as follows:
• EYFS @ 9 – 9.45am
• Y3 & Y4 @ 10.00 – 10.45am
• Y1 & Y2 @ 1.10 – 2.00pm
• Y5 & Y6 @ 2.10 – 2.50pm
For #WorldBookDay2024 we wore our comfiest pyjamas and read with @Year2RobyPark. We shared books and listened to new books being read to us by someone different. #RPEnrichment
We need parents and carers to take 2 mins to complete our playtime survey!
Click here: https://forms.gle/ysHDq715T95rwe827
The class with the most responses will win an incredible prize!
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Save the date! Parents & carers get limbering up and ready to get filthy! Our colour run is back for the 4th year running and again this year, we are choosing to support @cashforkidsliv and @hitsradiouk with @SamThompsonUK
More details to come around Easter.
Y2 enjoyed a fantastic trip to @StBartsRoby. We were able to find some of the important parts of the church by completing a fun scavenger hunt. We developed a better understanding of why Christians celebrate Easter and we found out that the building is 174 years old #RPRE #Easter
We are excited to participate in @OutdoorClassUKI on 23rd May and coincide this with our first parent @OPAL_CIC
parent play day.
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Just a polite reminder that tomorrow is Comic Relief. We will be collecting donations via Parent Pay only.
We hope the children enjoyed their sponsored reading event & we look forward to finding out how much sponsor money we receive in which will go back into the children receiving books to take home & keep through our ‘Remarkable Reader’ initiatives. Thank you for your support.
WOW! We have raised £379.20 for brand new books from our sponsored reading event and £104 for @comicrelief. Books will be going into our new reading shed for children to enjoy at playtimes. Thank you so much! @OPAL_CIC
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As part of The Great Big School Clean we have been collecting litter from the school grounds and local area. The children have loved looking after their environment. #TheGreatBigSchoolClean
In English today we created freeze frames to help us describe how Syd might have felt when grandad revealed what was behind the metal door in his attic. #GrandadsIsland
In geography this week the children have been using atlases to locate the 7 continents and the 5 oceans of the world. We also played some fun games to recap compass points and the countries of the U.K #RPGeography
Did you hear about our involvement in the @cashforkidsliv one million steps challenge this May? Listen to Mrs Allen having a chat with @SamThompsonUK on @hitsradiouk
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Please make sure your child has wellies to keep in school, no later than Mon 15th Apr. Children can only go on the field in wellies if the grounds are wet and we do not want anyone to miss out on all of the exciting play opportunities coming this Easter.
Our Easter discos are taking place this Wednesday. Please see the letter attached for more details. Tickets are available to purchase on Parent Pay only.
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In science this week we identified a range of different materials & their uses. We also carried out an investigation to find the most suitable material for bridge building. One child said, “I loved making a prediction & then finding out if I was right.” #RPScience
Research consistently emphasizes the significant influence parents have on their child’s school education. It’s wonderful how involved parents are
Parents helping their children to thrive
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Another fantastic term working with so many families across Merseyside, giving them an insight into what their children are learning at school and helping them to support learning at home. Love how enthusiastic, knowledgable and confident parents/carers are.
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In PE our aim was to link travelling actions and balances using apparatus.
Summer term extra curricular clubs are live on Parent Booking at midday today. Please note our @OPAL_CIC play sessions are family events and parents/carers are to accompany their child. Younger siblings are welcome but are the responsibility of parents/carers
Don’t forget tomorrow children can come to school in their own clothes to enjoy an Easter egg hunt. Easter disco tickets are available on Parent Pay. Tickets must be purchased before discos. Please see our letter sent on Class Charts for timings and details
Thank you to our HSA & our staff for making Easter happen at Roby Park. They’ve collected Easter eggs & organised an Easter Egg Hunt that the children thoroughly enjoyed. Our Easter discos were a great success also & today there will be visitors to class with more egg surprises
Y2 had lots of fun at their Easter disco and they even had a visit from a special visitor #RPenrichment #Easter
Growing up week was a fantastic end to an amazing spring term. The children were able to come to school dressed as what they want to be when they grow up. We had vets, doctors, hair dressers, artists, chefs, beauticians, soldiers, footballers and dancers. #aspirations #DreamBig
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Our latest @OPAL_CIC newsletter is out now. Check it out here: https://robyparkprimary.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/OPAL-Newsletter-April-2024.pdf
We have been so busy getting ready for the upcoming term that we couldn’t wait to share with you feedback from our
To launch all of our exciting new @OPAL_CIC resources, we are going to host a launch day this Mon for the chn. All chn need to come in to school wearing their PE kits and trainers, with their wellies also to keep in school. Children are only allowed on the field with wellies.
Check out all the new resources your children will love to play with as of this Monday, in our latest newsletter: https://robyparkprimary.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/OPAL-Newsletter-April-2024-2-1.pdf
The weather is predicting a few showers throughout Monday but rain doesn’t stop us so please make sure your child has a suitable coat with them.
Don’t forget the deadline for our @OPAL_CIC bingo competition is this Mon. Please feel free to get friends, family & neighbours involved! The more, the merrier. Please send all resources through to class with your child so your child’s class teacher can mark them off.
If you want a Nursery place at Roby Park for September please apply now to avoid disappointment. We have very limited places remaining.
For those who have secured a place in our Nursery for Sept, all your paperwork & transition plans will be sent over the coming two weeks
We are excited to see all of the chn back for an exciting start of term tomorrow. Doors open at 8.40am. Just a polite reminder to send chn into school in their school PE tracksuit, trainers and warm coat for our @OPAL_CIC launch day tomorrow.
Chn will get to experience and enjoy all of our new resources. Chn must have their wellies with them to go on the field. Wellies will stay in school so please wear trainers and bring wellies in a bag. Keep an eye out on all of our socials to see what fun the children get up to.
Amazing to start the summer term with a day of play! The children discussed how they wanted to use the play equipment, focusing on potential risks & benefits before getting out & testing it for themselves. Lots of fun was had by all @OPAL_CIC #PlanForPlay #OPALSchools #RPPlay
Our annual colour run is back and all in aid of @cashforkidsliv who do an incredible job to support children in our school community cashforkidsgive.co.uk/campaign/sam-t
Please share the sponsor link far and wide to raise as much money as we can for this wonderful charity! Thank you for your support!
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For St George’s Day, children can wear red and white to school tomorrow. Children will enjoy workshops with Past Productions. Keep an eye on our socials to find out what we get up to…
Today we had our first KS1 Spanish extra-curricular club. With the help of Language Angels Lucy, we looked at the unit En la selva – learning animals, playing spot the wrong animal part & singing a song before doing some colouring! #RPExtraCurricular #RPSpanish
To celebrate St George’s Day we had a fantastic visit from St George himself! We learnt about why we celebrate St George’s Day and the legend of him slaying the dragon. We then took part in a range of fun activities
This week in PE, our aim was to understand that scoring goals is an attacking skill and to explore ways to do this.
For the third year running, @NextEnergyUK are sponsoring our PE kits which means every child will receive a FREE PE tracksuit and logo tshirt for the next academic year. Thank you so much for all the support this incredible company shows us
Year 2 had a great, engaging visit from school health who shared some top tips on how to stay on top of dental hygiene #teeth #cleanteeth
Year 2 loved leading their smart school council meeting today. @SSCCTY They discussed & explored the impact
Our new Reading Shed has arrived in our quiet zone. Children will be able to enjoy a range of fiction and non fiction books purchased with money raised through our reading sponsored event. We have also purchased Tonies for children who want to enjoy audible stories
We are looking forward to @hitsradiolv joining us tomorrow for our colour run for @cashforkidsliv. Don’t forget your trainers
Thank you so much for a brilliant day today. We pledged 242,000 steps as part of @hitsradiolv and @cashforkidsliv challenge and we have raised an incredible £1347 already! Thanks to our incredible team for pulling off a brilliant event.
And thank you to every parent and carer who showed up, participated and donated. Lots of videos and photos pending….but first a hot bath and bed! It’s not too late to donate and every penny makes a difference: https://www.cashforkidsgive.co.uk/campaign/sam-thompson-million-steps/fundraisers/roby-park-primary-school/
Year 2 had a great forest school session with @Littfoothq. The children worked together to create natural prints while also practicing their knot tying skills. #ForestSchool #outdoorlearning #RPEnrichment
Come and join us TODAY for our SEND Coffee Morning. Mrs Ryan, our Specialist Outreach Teacher, will share some tips and ideas on supporting your children with reading and spelling. Come and have a pastry and a chat, we look forward to seeing you then.
Don’t forget to check out the letter detailing all end of year trips. Payments are live on Parent Pay. If you would like to attend the trip as a volunteer, click on the link to express your interest. robyparkprimary.co.uk/wp-content/upl #RPEnrichment
Check out our letter for sports day on Monday 20th May
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Please see the letter attached for all the details of our father’s day celebration assemblies on Friday 14th June
Our Summer Fair is back on Friday 21st June @ 1-4pm! Tickets will be available on Parent Pay from tomorrow. Entry will cost £2.50 and wristbands given out. Join us for fun in the sun… School will finish at 12.45pm on the day so all children can attend with their families.
*Meet and greets with unicorn ponies
*Birds of prey display
*Inflatables
*Fair rides
*Stalls
*Princesses
*Face painting
*Food & drink
Please make sure children are wearing factor 50 sun cream when the weather is predicted to be hot. Please leave jumpers/cardigans off. Children need a water bottle to stay hydrated & a hat to protect them from the sun. Children will be encouraged to play in shaded areas
In history Y2 have been developing a better understanding of how transport has changed over time. They enjoyed putting pictures of different vehicles in chronological order while also looking at the differences & similarities between cars today & cars in 1896. #RPHistory
Check out our latest newsletter #RPNEWS
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Summer Fair tickets are now available to purchase on Parent Pay. Tickets cost £2.50 per person.
*Meet and greets with unicorn ponies
*Birds of prey display
*Inflatables
*Fair rides
*Stalls
*Princesses
*Face painting
*Food & drinks
Macy and Poppy did a fantastic job of leading our @SSCCTY meeting today. Our focus was what reward we would like for the house with the most house points. The children loved sharing their ideas and taking part in a democratic vote. #Democracy #BritishValues
Big well done to @Year6RobyPark for all their hard work with their SATs. You have done us all proud and thanks for letting us have a go on the bouncy castles. We had loads of fun. #RPEnrichment
Check out our latest newsletter #RPNEWS Check out important information about parent @OPAL_CICplay day on @OutdoorClassDay
and sports day also #RPNews
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Our annual careers week is back and it is one of the events our children look forward to most. We are looking for members of our school and wider community to come and chat to our children about the brilliant and inspiring jobs they do.
Also, if there are specific careers you would like shared with our children pop it below and we will see what we can do.
Would you or somebody you know be interested in being part of our careers week? If so, please email us at robypark@knowsley.gov.uk with your availability and for more information. Please share with any contacts you may have.
Check out our latest newsletter #RPNEWS
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Sadly our @OPAL_CIC parent play session was rained off with an amber weather warning but it has been rescheduled for Thursday 6th June. Fingers crossed the weather is better! Sign up here if you would like to join us for some outdoor fun: https://forms.gle/ZZwWy2KaX7bapKPo7
As part of the Million Steps Challenge, @cashforkidsliv teamed up with publisher Simon & Schuster to offer all participating primary schools the chance to win a Library Pack of 20 books. Following the end of the challenge all schools that signed up were put into a draw, and…we’re thrilled to let you know that our school is a winner! Books are on their way to us and will go into our reading shed for our children to enjoy
If you haven’t emailed your photos in, please email them to robypark@knowsley.gov.uk by 3pm on Thursday 6th June to be included in the assembly.
⭐️ Father’s Day Celebration Assemblies – Friday 14th June ⭐️
?If you haven’t emailed your photos in, please email them to robypark@knowsley.gov.uk by 3pm this Thursday to be included in the assembly.
#RPEnrichment
#RPFamily
The weather is looking better for our OPAL Outdoor Play and Learning CIC play day this Thursday afternoon. If you’re free, why not come and play with your child/ren?
The weather is looking better for our @OPAL_CIC parent play day this Thursday afternoon. If you’re free, why not come and play with your child/ren? Sign up here if you would like to join us for some outdoor fun: https://t.co/6yb7zT52bM
Our final clubs of the school year go live at 9ma tomorrow. Head to Parent Booking to book your child on. Thanks to our incredible team who devote their time to putting on clubs. Without them, we wouldn’t have been able to offer 58 clubs with 900+ places taken up!
Y2 were democratic in their @SSCCTY meeting today. The children discussed the British Value respect & considered how they show & receive respect in school. One child said, “I feel respected @RobyParkSchool because it is a kind school and we celebrate differences.” #RPPSHE
Y2 enjoyed exploring @Space_Station in their computing lessons this week. They identified & digitally drew items that astronauts need to survive and created algorithms that would be useful when living and working on the International Space Station.
Check out our latest newsletter #RPNEWS
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Thanks to everyone who attended our very special assembly. The children did us all proud & were superstars. Thanks for getting involved with our quiz fun and tie tying race. The children loved it and your Disney knowledge was surprisingly good! #RPAssembly
Y2 had a fantastic forest school session that led to lots of badges! We worked on our fire lighting skills before working collaboratively to create a piece of artwork using natural materials. We also used potato peelers to develop our whittling skills. #RPEnrichment @Littfoothq
This week in DT the children have been designing, testing and making chairs that meets a specific design brief. They worked hard to ensure the chair was stable, secure and would hold the weight of baby bear from Goldilocks and the 3 bears.
Check out our latest newsletter #RPNEWS
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Check out our Careers Week plans with more visitors to be added… Aspirations Day will take place on Friday 28th June and children can come dressed as something they want to be or do when they are older. #RPPSHE #RPPERSONALDEVELOPMENT
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Our Summer Fair is back this Friday 1-4pm! Children can wear their own clothes to school. Purchase your tickets on Parent Pay and collect your wristbands from the office for priority access. Join us for fun in the sun…
School will finish at 12.45pm on the day so all children can attend with their families.
EYFS children should be collected from the Easton Road gate and KS1 & KS2 from their Western Avenue exits. All children and families should make their way around to Easton Rd for entry to the fair. All children are to be supervised by their adults.
Summer camp places can now be booked on Parent Pay. Sessions run from 9am – 3pm and cost just £12.50 per child, per day. Summer camp runs from Monday 22nd July – Friday 9th August. Children need to bring with them a coat, packed lunch, snack and water bottle.
Y2 have been looking forward to their end of year trip & it didn’t disappoint. We had lots of awesome fun @BubblesPlayNB & were then able to enjoy the fabulous weatheron New Brighton beach with a delicious ice cream #RPEnrichment #NewBrighton #RNLI
more pics to come
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Check out our latest plans for Careers Week taking place this week. YR – Y2 have author Lauren Mather visiting on Wednesday and she will be signing copies of her new book Paws & Claws for children which is available on Parent Pay for £3 for anyone wanting to purchase
Y2 enjoyed visits from @MerPolKnowsley & @MerseyPolice. The officers told us about their jobs & we were lucky enough to sit on their bikes. We also got a closer look at some of their equipment & learnt more about fingerprints & the job scientific support has in policing
Y2 loved meeting @MerPolMounted. The children had many great questions & we learnt how vets use teeth to find out the age of the horses. One child said, “I’d like to be a mounted police officer because they use horses to keep people safe & that must be rewarding.” #RPCareers
Today we had a great visit from physiotherapist Ruth. She told us what a physiotherapist is and what they do to help people. We really enjoyed looking at the model joints & practising some stretches that she uses to help improve peoples posture#RPCareersweek
Y2 enjoyed meeting author and illustrator Lauren Mather who read her book Paws and Claws. The children loved asking her questions and got a better understanding of the process involved in writing and illustrating a book. #RPReading #RPCareersWeek
Thanks John & Paul from @RobertsRecycle who told us about their jobs. We learnt about the importance of recycling old clothes and they showed us how their company does this. One child said, “I’d like to do this job because you can make the better by recycling.”#RPCareersWeek
Y2 enjoyed an inspiring visit from @drrachelbroady who shared her knowledge & experience of Journalism. One child said, “Journalism sounds like a fun job & I like the way even though Rachel was told she couldn’t be a journalist she went out & proved them wrong.” #RPCareersWeek
Playtimes have never been so good! We have made the most of the sunshine at playtimes and our opal after school clubs! #OPALSchools
Y2 hand a fantastic visit from performance poet @CurtisWatt who got us all engaged with his djembe drum. He encouraged us to think about & write down the things we would need to do to achieve our dream jobs. Focus & practise were 2 of our key words. #RPCareersWeek
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In science we identified what we could do to help reduce the impact humans have on habitats. We carried out a litter audit of our school grounds & recorded our observations. This prompted discussions about how we could help protect habitats. #RPScience
Y2 enjoyed an Olympic workshop with @educationgroup. We focused on Egypt & the children loved developing their rhythm to Egyptian Baladi. We also looked at some inspiring athletes
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Today we had our final celebration assembly of the year, where our Stars of the Year awards were given out. Well done to everybody nominated!
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We have lots of surplus uniform in our uniform swap shop. Please help yourself save money and reduce preloved uniform going into landfill
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Well done House of the Year – Slytherin! We hope you enjoyed your ice creams
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Have the most wonderful Summer and we look forward to seeing you all in September!
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What a fantastic year we have had! Year 2 you have been amazing and I know you are going to continue to be amazing in @Year3RobyPark. Miss Sutton is very lucky to be getting such a fabulous class! Have a great summer & see you in September.
What a fantastic start to year 2! The children looked super smart in their uniforms and were excited to begin their year 2 journey. It was lovely to see them sharing their confidence when getting to know their new learning environment. #BackToSchool #RobyPark
What a fantastic first day back! It is wonderful having all our children in school, old and new
This Tuesday, we look forward to welcoming @RockKidzUK back to Roby Park! Children can come to school dressed as Rock Stars! See the letter attached for more details from Rock Kidz
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Our extra-curricular clubs go live tomorrow at 8am on Parent Booking. Clubs run from 3-4pm and children should be collected via the Easton Road gate. Please make sure they have trainers with them in a bag, if needed. There will be no clubs on: 12.9.24, 2.10.24, 9.10.24
Today is going to be a hot one! Please leave jumpers and cardigans at home. Thank you
Check out our latest newsletter #RPNews
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We can’t wait to see all of our rock stars today! Children will enjoy a powerful message from @RockKidzUK about perseverance, aspirations and reaching for their goals.
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Please make sure you have downloaded and interact on the Class Charts Parent App to keep up to date with letters, newsletters and updates. Physical letters are not sent home. Don’t miss out on all of the incredible things that happen at Roby Park…
It is time to apply for your child’s Reception place. Deadline – 15th January 2025. Being in our Nursery does not guarantee you a place in our Reception so be sure to get your applications in on time.
Link to school admission webpages: https://www.knowsley.gov.uk/education-and-schools/school-admissions/apply-primary-school-september-2025/apply-primary-school
Link to application portal: https://parentportal.knowsley.gov.uk/web/portal/pages/parents/admissions
We’re looking forward to welcoming parents & carers to our @JuniorDukeAward workshops. All workshops start at 9am and parents/carers will be working alongside their child to decide what challenges they will complete over the next academic year.
We immersed ourselves in our new vehicle text, A River by @marc_martin, by making predictions based on what we could hear, see & touch. One group said, “We think the story is set in a jungle because we can see large leaves, a tiger & a parrot.”
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We’re looking forward to you all attending our @OPAL_CIC play afternoon 1.30-3pm today. Come and discover what play looks like at Roby Park and if you’ve been to any of OPAL play afternoons before come and explore our new additions and have fun in the sun with your child/ren.
In science we investigated the impact of exercise on our bodies. We focused on balance & cardiovascular exercises & observed how our body changed before & after exercise. We loved recording our findings & spotting patterns in our results.
Y2 had a fantastic forest school session with @Littlefoothq. We used our problem solving skills to construct teepees; worked cooperatively to create shelters; and considered how Autumn can be useful when preparing for fire striking.
#RPForesstschool #outdoorlearning
A huge thankyou to all of our KS1 parents who came to our @JuniorDukeAward workshop this week. It was lovely to see all the children so enthusiastic about choosing their challenges and we cannot wait to see how you all get on!
Come and join us this morning 9-10am for a coffee and a pastry. Mrs Lyon will be explaining about our new Thrive Approach to Wellbeing and how it can benefit your child/ren at home and at school
In geography today the children worked collaboratively to use maps of the playground to complete a treasure hunt. They did a fantastic job of orientating their maps to help find the clues & showed good awareness of compass points.
European Day of Languages was a real success. We took part in lots of Spanish activities and even had a Spanish themed lunch! We sang songs, played interactive games and learnt the Spanish words for our favourite animals
To all of our amazing Teaching Assistants, you are worth your weight in gold. Caring, nurturing, supportive, knowledgeable, determined, passionate. Our children are lucky to have you! Thank you!
Our democratically elected school councillors loved leading their first @SSCCTY meeting. We discussed what things we are most looking forward to in school this year. #BritishValues #democracy #RPPSHE
In English this week we had a mysterious paper boat & letter arrive in our classroom. The letter was from a boy called Tom. We can’t wait to start planning our response so we can give him the best advice to support him on his voyage.
This week we were able to take our learning outside of the classroom & followed the route we planned around our local area. On our route we carried out house survey & discovered that semi-detached houses are the most common type of house in our area.
This week we enjoyed celebrating #WorldMentalHealthDay by wearing yellow and doodling things that we love. Thanks to
we were able to take our doodles to the next level with his great top tips. HelloYellow24 #RPWellbeing
This month is ADHD awareness month. See the link below for some support materials that may help you and your child
During ADHD Awareness month, we would like to share another photo of our @ADHDFoundation
Umbrella Project. From the ADHD foundation website: The Neurodiversity Umbrella Project is an uplifting visual representation of all the different minds we have here in the UK. Every Umbrella Project installation helps to raise awareness and understanding of neurodiversity. Thousands of colourful umbrellas are strung together over public spaces, in schools, and in company buildings around the nation. Each display is designed to represent the one in five of us who have a neurodevelopmental condition, such as ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Dyscalculia or Tourette’s syndrome. These conditions fall under the umbrella term of neurodiversity. #neurodiversity #ADHDAwarenessMonth2024
Get involved in Recycle Week this week! You can help us by donating unwanted clothes to school as well as old tech lying around your house. Check out the presentation for more info…
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We are excited to be hosting an inspirational workshop with European Champion Boxer, Chloe Watson. Chloe needs your help to raise funds for vital training, medical and competition costs. This money raised will also help our school and we will be using monies raised to put towards OPAL.
Sponsor forms need to be returned by this Wednesday along with sponsor money or alternatively you can add your sponsor money to our crowd funder page. Copy and paste this link in to your web browser: crowdfunder.co.uk/p/robypark Once you have donated, you have the option to add a message – please add your child’s name here so we know who the sponsors are connected to.
Children will enjoy a number of sponsored activities that they will complete alongside Chloe and they will get to hear all about her inspirational career. More information to follow next week.
There are rewards for sponsor money raised:
All children to wear their school P.E. kits on Friday to complete the sponsored circuit challenge
We are excited for our first @JuniorDukeAward meeting this Monday. We look forward to children sharing their challenges and reflections
Big thanks to @ChloeWatson111 for visiting @RobyParkSchool today. She told us all about her career, her approach to training & how she aims to be a world champion in the future. it was very inspiring and we loved the circuits she led #RPEnrichment #RPPE
Tomorrow, we will be holding our Halloween discos. We will end the day, with our fabulous Halloween discos with Nursery and Reception enjoying their party from 2.00-3.00pm during the school day. Y1 & Y2 will have their disco at 3-4pm with Y3 – Y6 having their disco 4.15 – 5.15pm. All children can come to school in their Halloween costumes however these must be age appropriate. Frightening and gory costumes, masks and weapons are not allowed. If children do not want to dress up, they can come to school in party clothes or whatever they are most comfortable in. Nursery children who do not attend school in the afternoons but wish to come to the disco, are welcome to return to school at 2pm. The cost of the disco for Nursery – Y2 children is £3.00 and includes a small packet of sweets, crisps and a drink. The cost of the disco for Y3 – Y6 is £3.00 and children get a chip cone and they can bring extra money to buy sweets, drinks and crisps. There is also limited glow items. The disco must be paid for on Parent Pay by 3.00pm tomorrow. Tickets are live on Parent Pay now. All children in Nursery – Y2 should be picked up from their classroom door at the end of their discos. KS2 children should be collected from the main playground by an adult at 5.15pm. KS2 children must be brought to school for the disco by an adult and the adult must wait for children to have gone through the double red doors before leaving then collecting them at 5.15pm. Staff are not responsible for children until they are in the disco.
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This week the children used the laptops to draw some computer peripherals and labelled their functions. It was great to see the children grow in confidence & recognise that when using computers different buttons cause different effects.
Today we are coming together to support our local food bank. Children can bring in a donation and in return wear their own clothes. Thank you for your support
We would love to see what challenges you have completed so add your photos and videos below or on our Facebook page to be included in our @JuniorDukeAward movie
Our Autumn term 2 clubs are now live on Parent Booking. Book your spaces now. As always, clubs start the second week back starting Monday 11th November. There will be no Y3/4 Christmas Craft Club or Y6 Booster Club on Thursday 14th November due to Autumn Progress Meetings.
Wow our fruit has gone down a storm this morning! Children particularly enjoyed the watermelon, pineapple and strawberries they could help themselves to Thank you to @Tesco stronger starts and thank you to @GreggsOfficial for the fridge to store our fruit and veg
We still have some spaces available on our extra-curricular clubs for this half term. Head to Parent Booking to secure your child’s place. Bookings close on Monday 11th November
Our Autumn Progress Meetings are taking place next Wednesday and Thursday. If you haven’t already, booked your appointment to meet with your child’s class teacher, head to Parent Booking: parents-booking.co.uk/robyparkprimar We look forward to seeing you all next week and sharing how well your children are getting on at Roby Park.
On Monday @ 2.15pm we will be holding our annual Armistice Day service. We look forward to welcoming parents and carers to join us.
Our annual Christmas Family Dining events are back!
Head to Parent Booking to reserve the total number of seats you need for your family party including all adults (maximum of 2) and all children: parents-booking.co.uk/ROBYPARKPRIMAR
Then please head to Parent Pay to make payment for your adult meals. Only when seats are booked and paid for is your booking secured. DEADLINE: FRIDAY 29TH NOVEMBER @ 9AM
Today is @OutdoorClassDay so come and mark the occasion with our @OPAL_CIC parent play afternoon from 1.30-3pm. Wrap up warm and come and enjoy what Roby Park has to offer.
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There was no better way to mark @OutdoorClassUKI than to have one of our half termly parent @OPAL_CIC play afternoons! What a fantastic time everyone had!
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In forest school today, we explored the area & observed the seasonal changes. We also worked collaboratively to complete team challenges which helped develop our communication & teamwork skills. #RPForestSchool
We celebrated @OutdoorClassDay with a fantastic @OPAL_CIC stay and play afternoon. Children & adults made the most of the play opportunities & had fun. The hay bales, loose parts, construction, den building & climbing frame were all very busy areas #RPEnrichment #RPPlay
Our school councillors led our @SSCCTY session today focusing on the British Values of democracy & tolerance. We discussed how we could raise awareness of anti-bullying week & rocked out to @RockKidzUK giving us chance to discuss the message in the song #RPSchoolCouncil
This week in computing we went on a technology safari looking at different places computers & technology are used in school. We were surprised how many different places we found. #RPComputing
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Wow our free fruit has been exceptionally popular this week. The children have devoured:
31 punnets of strawberries
10 watermelons
200 apples
223 bananas
48 oranges & 130 satsumas
14 pineapples
9 tins of apricots
8 boxes of plums and 8 boxes of blueberries
The feedback has been so positive and children are saying it is the favourite part of their day
Please don’t feel you need to provide your child with a morning snack, we have a lot of fruit to provide. Children are even taking fruit out after their lunch! Thank you
Thank you to all parents and carers who attended our remembrance service today. It was a lovely opportunity to recognise those who have served and currently serving for our country. Well done to our year 6 speakers who did everyone proud. #RemembanceDay
Children can wear blue clothes to school today to raise awareness for World Diabetes Day
Thank you to everybody who attended our Autumn Progress evenings. Thank you also for your extremely positive feedback
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The best sort of day, is a pj day. £1 donations can be handed in on the doors or to class teachers. Thank you
A day that is close to our heart in Y2 so we came to school wearing blue to raise awareness for #WorldDiabetesDay2024
Our golden wellie award went to a child in year 2 this week who has been a kind friend and gone out of her way to make sure people aren’t left out at playtimes. Well done!
n science we focused on the different stages of the human life cycle. We looked back at pictures when Y2 were in reception to see how quick humans grow & develop during the child stage of the cycle. Look at how much we have changed in just 2 years.
Snow has been forecast over night. Please leave plenty of time to get to school. Please ensure children are wrapped up warm so we can have fun in the snow should it settle.
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Great to see the children making the most of what the cold weather had to offer them at playtime. Thanks to parents & carers supporting our all weather approach to play by ensuring children were ready for the weather. A lot of fun was had by all.
This week in history the children created a timeline to show the key moments in the life of Guy Fawkes. This helped them to develop a better chronological understanding of the time. #RPHistory
Well done Y2! Your performance in your class assembly was fantastic. It was great to see the children share their learning with all of their grown ups so proudly & confidently. #RPEnrichment
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Y2 created a story board to show the key events of The Gunpowder Plot. They developed a better understanding of the significant impact this event had on the country back in 1605 and why it is still remembered today. #RPHistory
Children have until Monday 16th December to take on some of their @JuniorDukeAward challenges and update their journals, ahead of their class Duke Meeting.
Please add photos/evidence of challenges and complete reflections.
All children must bring their journals in to school on Monday 16th December please.
Children will get their challenges signed off by their Duke Leaders and earn 10 points per challenge plus an additional 100 points when they have completed all 7 challenges. That is an incredible 170 points in total for them and their team!
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Check out our latest @OPAL_CIC newsletter with exciting information about additional morning play
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In DT this week the children learnt about the importance of a balanced diet & used that knowledge to create their own tasty wrap. They really enjoyed selecting appropriate pieces of equipment to prepare the food they had chosen & they loved taste testing.
What a fantastic performance from the whole cast of Snow White
We laughed, sang, danced & enjoyed every second! Thankyou for having us!
What a fantastic start to our Christmas Family Dining Week Thank you to Georgios and our kitchen team as well as our special guests from AC Mascots
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Children can wear their Christmas jumper with their school uniform tomorrow for Christmas Jumper Day. Y1 & Y2 have Forest school so they can wear their Christmas jumper with appropriate clothing for Forest school. We will be collecting £1 donations for Save the Children. Thank you.
We can not wait for our Winter Wonderland event tomorrow! Check Class Charts for all the information needed for tomorrow.
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We hope you all had a wonderful time of family, festive fun at our Winter Wonderland event.
Thank you to:
In forest school @Littlfoothq helped us to complete our @JuniorDukeAward safety challenge by showing us the key safety issues we need to be aware of when toasting marshmallows and when we are around fire We even had time for a sing song around the fire.
We can not wait to have Mrs Clause join us tomorrow morning for songs around the Christmas tree, a story and letter writing to Father Christmas. If you have a child in YN-Y2 and you would like your child to join in, please book them in on Parent Pay.
Due to illness, we postponed yesterday’s @JuniorDukeAward meeting until Thursday. If your child has not returned their journal, please do so by Thursday morning at the latest.
We have taken the decision to present all children with their certificates and badge upon completion of challenges in our celebration assemblies and all children awarded with their Junior Duke badge will be invited to our prestigious garden party in the Summer term!
If you have misplaced your child’s journal, please replace it by ordering from the shop on the Junior Duke webpage: https://t.co/SdIyKp8yDn
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Introducing the stars of the KS1 Nativity – The King is Born
Years 1 and 2 put on a fantastic Christmas performance that they worked incredibly preparing for! You were all superstars and we are beyond proud of you all!
We want to take this opportunity to wish our whole school community a very merry Christmas.
Thank you for your love and support throughout 2024. It has been an incredible year for Roby Park.
Christmas is not about what is under the tree but who is around it and we can’t wait for the children to return to tell us all about it. Rarely they mention gifts, they mention you. They share their cherished memories of pj days snuggled on the sofa watching movies and eating only chocolate or funny stories of things that happened with their loved ones
Enjoy this special time together, relaxing and making memories and we look forward to seeing you all in the new year
Happy New Year to our Roby Park community! We hope you have enjoyed the festivities and are looking forward to all that 2025 brings.
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We have a few remaining places on some of our extra-curricular clubs for this half term. All clubs start as of Monday 13th January. Sign up on Parent Booking.
The incredible Happy’s Circus 600 seater big top is coming back to Roby Park for the second year, on Wednesday 21st May.
It was an amazing event that we are thrilled to be able to offer again to our school community with a new show!
We are offering 300 early bird ticktes for half price at just £4 each! You can buy a maximum of 10 tickets for friends and family. Once they are gone, they are gone.
Tickets available now on Parent Pay.
Each half term we will be bringing you our Inclusive Attendance newsletter which is deisgned to share information and so we can work together to support school attendance. Here is our Spring Term 1 edition. A copy will hit your Class Charts inbox as well as information on your child’s attendance.
In PE our aim was to choose shapes that link well together to create a short sequence. Well done
In PE our aim was to collaborate when rehearsing and reflect on my dance so far to make improvements. Well done
In PE our aim was to work with a partner to share ideas and create a dance around our theme secret garden. Well done year 2!
This week in computing Y2 developed their word processing skills by becoming more familiar with the keyboard, google docs and important short cuts like ctl c and clt v. We used these skills to create a number of different digital pieces of writing. #RPComputing
Y2 loved their forest school session with @Littfoothq today. We started off outside where the children used the sun to find the 4 main compass points. We also worked collaboratively to build small shelters using natural materials. We then went inside to work on knot tying skills.
In science today Y2 explored the school grounds so they could identify & compare the differences between things that are alive, dead & things that have never been alive. They worked hard to use key vocabulary during their discussions. Well done Y2 #RPScience
Early bird tickets are now sold out! Watch this space for full price tickets going on sale in February.
Remaining tickets for Happy’s Circus are now available on Parent Pay until they sell out. All 600 tickets sold out rapidly last time so be sure to secure your tickets! Gates open at 4.30pm with food and drinks vendors as well as face painting.
In PE our aim was to perform gymnastics shapes with control and link them together. Well done!
During our @HelpPicture assembly Y2 explored & discussed why they like where they live. One child said, “I live near a field where I can play with my friends so that is fun.” Another child said, “I love the people I live close to because they are kind.” #Britishvalues #RPPSHE
Y2 loved completing today’s @OPAL_CIC assembly on free flow lunchtimes. It was a great opportunity to recap our play charter, celebrate our play & discuss how free flow lunchtimes will work next week #RPEnrichent #RPPlaytimes
Thank you again to @Tesco for providing us with funding for daily fruit and veg for our children to enjoy. Fruit is available at break time and lunch time and if there is anything left, children (only) can help themselves to a piece of fruit for the way home/extra-curricular clubs. Children are having the options of at least 12 different types of fruit each day including: melon, watermelon, grapes, raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, apples, bananas, tangerines, mango, pineapple, nectarines, plums, pears #StrongerStarts #fiveaday
In PE our aim was to use our imagination to create and explore balances. Well done!
In PE our aim was to use imagination to create and explore balances. Well done!
Our @HelpPicture assembly today had us talking about YouTube! This was something we could all relate to. We think it would be good if there were more YouTube clips that help us with reading, phonics & maths & these were advertised to us more. #RPPHSE
In geography this week Y2 loved using the atlases to locate the countries of the U.K and the seas and oceans that surround it.
Y2 loved their forest school session with @Littfoothq today. We learnt the importance of shelters and worked as a team to use a storm shelter. We practiced our knot tying skills and collected birch bark which works very well when starting a fire #forestschool
Ahead of #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek, our @SSCCTY meeting this week asked what we could do in school to help our well-being? Lots of children in Y2 want to use exercise and be more active next week to support their well-being.
Y2 were very proud of Elliot who was awarded the golden broom this week for his fantastic efforts when tidying up our play equipment.
Tomorrow is @NSPCC Number Day. Children can come to school wearing clothes with numbers or patterns on and they will enjoy a range of Maths activities throughout the day. We will be collecting £1 donations for this wonderful charity who supports vulnerable children across the UK.
summer festival. Will you be joining the 35 children so far? Don’t forget to complete journals over the weekend with written reflections and photo evidence of challenge completions and bring to school on Monday.
#NumberDay2025 by wearing patterns and numbers. We also played some maths games & created flowers that help us with our times tables. #RPMaths
Kirkby to 30 to help create a more relaxed and manageable space for everyone, giving all children access to a fun, safe, and comfortable environment.
We are offering an exciting opportunity for children in YR-Y3 to participate in this exciting programme for children to learn to ride their bike without stabilisers. If you would like to participate in this programme with your child on Wednesday 26th February, please click on the link, read all of the information and sign up! Places are limited.
Children can come to school dressed in their own clothes ahead of their Valentine’s discos.
Disco tickets can be purchased on Parent Pay.
Please see the letter sent on Class Charts and on the website for all of the details.
meeting. Y2 loved sharing their challenges for their gold Mini Junior Duke Award. It has been great to see all the amazing things that you have been up to and the hard work you have put into your challenges! #RPEnrichment
assembly today was about climbing mountains and we had lots of discussion about Mount Everest. One child said “I would like to climb mountains because it is challenging.” Another child said, “Mountains are beautiful so we should try & look after them.” #RPPHSE
without a visit from a GIANT love heart who gave us lots of Valentines treats! #RPEnrichment
Well done to our remarkable readers this week. Children get to bring the remarkable reader bag home with a book, hot chocolate, bookmark and pencil. Children also get to choose a book from our book vending machine. Children can earn remarkable reader points by engaging in reading at home and in school. Who will win next week? #rpreading #readingforpleasure
YR, Y2 & Y5 were our attendance recognition winners this week and got the chance to move their class on our Classopoly board.
Miss Murphy said, “Well done to all of Reception for showing great motivation and resilience when completing their superhero sidekick tryouts! They all made fantastic sidekicks! ”
Mr Swatman said, “Well done to Asher, Callia and Lana for being fantastic helpers and tidying up the Y2 wellie shed without being asked.”
Mr Stansfield said, “Well done to Leighton Owens for working so hard this week to settle back in and catch up on learning after being absent.”
🏈🎾🏀Spring term 2 extra-curricular clubs go live on Friday at 9am so be quick to book your places.
🏏🧑🌾Booking for clubs closes on Friday 2th February at 9am.
Clubs begin the week of Monday 3rd March and will take place weekly until the last week of term.
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This week in computing the children have being developing a better understanding of different computational skills. They loved using
to show their decomposition & abstraction skill. Well done Y2 you are the programmers of the future.
. Henry VIII came to visit & taught us about the history of the British Monarchy. We took part in some Tudor dancing, archery we made our own minted coins & developed our understanding of chronology #RPHistory #RPEnrichment
This week, some of our children participated in a programme to help them ride their bikes without stabilisers and it was a huge success! Our children showed great resilience and independence. Check out how well our children did during the morning session.
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Y2 are fully immersed in their vehicle text Grandad’s Island by
. Today we loved using emojis to show how Syd & Grandad felt at different parts of the story & created a timeline to show the 5 key events of the story.
& jumped at the opportunity to get out in the sunshine with
to enjoy some of their favourite books. We also listened to some of
’s favourite stories #WorldBookDay2025 #RPEnrichment #RPEnglish
Y2 generated their own scientific questions based on materials. They worked collaboratively to create their own investigation to test the most suitable material to build a bridge. Their findings are then going to be used to build their very own bridges. #RPScience
session, we explored the question, “Is it important to feel proud of where you come from?” One child said, “I think it is important to be proud of where you come from but I think it is great that we can choose to move if we want.” #RPBritishValues
we had a workshop on solids, liquid and gases. We built bridges, investigated air resistance, looked at objects under microscopes & used a green screen to make weather forecasts! #RPScience #RPEnrichment
. One child said, “It is important to know the key properties of different materials so you can use them for the correct job.” #RPscience
meeting. We discussed what our favourite part of our
is and used our democratic skills to work with our tables to come to an agreement. The winning vote was OPAL playtimes make me feel good. #RPWellbeing
One child said, “I have to come to school everyday because I don’t want to miss any of the fun.”
We look forward to inviting parents & carers to another afternoon of OPAL play from 1.30pm tomorrow. Come and experience all that is on offer at Roby Park 🎾⚽️🥅🎧🤸
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Check out the Spring edition of our
termly newsletter. Lots of new exciting plans to share with you all!
📰As advertised in our weekly newsletters, we are hosting a launch workshop tomorrow to help parents and carers get set up on our new app that we will be moving to straight after Easter.
🕘🕑🕔Come and join us tomorrow at our sessions running at 9am, 2pm and 5pm.
📱Don’t forget your mobiles.
Y1, Y2 & Y6 were our attendance recognition winners this week and got the chance to move their class on our Classopoly board.
Miss Clarkson said, “Well done to the class for engaging in lots of stories during world book day and in particular James, Harvey and Wyatt who read stories to the class!”
Mr Swatman said, “well done to Y2 for showing fantastic learning behaviours during their lessons this week. We have focused on improving our listening skills and showing respect when others are sharing their ideas in class.”
Miss Beggs said, “Well done to the whole class
for showing a great level of determination when solving equations in algebra lessons!
Tomorrow is
Children can come to school wearing red and white, Comic Relief merch or even in 80s fancy dress to mark 40 years of the charity! We will be collecting £1 donations for this incredible charity
bingo donations off your hands! Thank you for rummaging around your houses and gardens for pre-loved items children can make use of during their play The classes who complete their bingo card win an afternoon of Opal play and ice creams!
. This week he has not only tidied away equipment but he also chose to use some of his playtime to litter pick. Well done
Today it was a real honour to welcome all the wonderful women who inspire and love our children into our school. To all the mums, step mums, carers, nans, sisters, aunties, family members and everyone else who love our children….thank you Happy Mother’s Day weekend
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learning heroes today. We focused of Reflective Rochelle & Inquisitive Idris. One child said, “I’m a bit like Reflective Rochelle because I know that when I get fidgety my standing desk helps me to stay focused.”
Y4 & Y6 were our attendance recognition winners this week and got the chance to move their class on our Classopoly board.
Mr Couling said, “Well done to the whole of Year 4 for demonstrating excellent behaviour during our OPAL stay and play afternoon.”
Miss Beggs said, “Well done to the whole class for their hard work and determination throughout our practice SATS papers.”
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The children loved studying the artefacts from the islands of Borneo and Sumatra even the smell from the vomit fruit put a smile on their faces!
reps had a really tricky job picking winners
Thank you so much to Miss Emily and Mrs Tucker for running a fabulous whole school Easter egg hunt today. We hope your children enjoy their Easter eggs from us
We had our final workshop with Leon
and loved making a nest like a hornbill. We loved exploring & seeing all of the incredible animals. What a way to end the term! #RPEnrichment
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