Author: Cara Turner
Sports Day
It was wonderful to host so many family and friends today at our annual Sports Day, and happily the weather rose to the occasion for us! We were proud to see our school values shining through as the children demonstrated collaboration, resilience and aspiration through the morning, all playing a part in contributing to their …
Mental Health Awareness Week
We started our week with an assembly to introduce Mental Health Awareness Week, where we talk about things that are good for our mental health and things that we can do to feel better if we are feeling sad or other uncomfortable emotions, such as ‘frustrated’ or ‘worried’. Some ideas included spending time with people …
Shadow Puppets
Years One and Two have been learning about shadow puppets this week. For Year Two this formed part of their Science learning about light and dark, while in Year One the children enjoyed a special workshop to bring their learning about The Great Fire of London to life
A visit from MP Stephen Hammond
We were delighted to welcome our local MP, Mr Stephen Hammond to visit us at The Rowans following our recent receipt of the British Council’s International Schools Award at the Houses of Parliament. Mr Hammond delivered an assembly to the children, talking about his role in our community and the importance of international relations. School …
Year 2 Cycle Training
Today our Year 2 children enjoyed a special cycle training workshop where those who are new to cycling were able to begin to learn this new and important life skill and those who are more confident were able to develop some new skills and support their peers. Thank you very much to Mrs Perrin and …
The King’s Coronation
Many happy memories were made at The Rowans today as we celebrated the King’s Coronation with a Street Party Day. A big thank you to you all, parents, for your enthusiasm and support with the wonderful costumes and to the staff for their energy and creativity when planning the day. As well as their Maypole …
Year Two trip to Polka Theatre
Year Two visited the Polka Theatre this week to benefit from workshop sessions on their current text, The Tempest as well as some acting tuition to help in their rehearsals for their performance of Winds in the Willows later this term.
Reception visit to RHS Wisley
This week Reception visited RHS Wisley Gardens where they took part in a ‘what lives here’ workshop and explored the gardens to enhance their knowledge about ‘creatures great and small’.
Bling Your Bike and Sparkle Your Scooter
JTA set straight to work on their first task today, judging our ‘Bling Your Bike and Sparkle Your Scooter’ challenge! Well done to all for their creative decorations and designs – choosing the winners was no easy task. Congratulations to Stan, Laith-Leo, Noah and Lydia.
