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Sport Relief is taking place today and provided an opportunity in assembly to discuss our enjoyment of sport as well as how we can help others in the UK and around the world. The children proudly displayed their wrist bands.

Class concerts have been taking place this week and the children have been very impressed with their peer’s performances. Whether they learn an instrument in School or at home, they have enjoyed to opportunity to perform for their friends and have found out that practice really does pay off! The children are now looking forward …

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The highlight of the week was undoubtedly World Book Day. The children came in such imaginative costumes and the character explosion activity saw them mixing across year groups to share their wonderfully creative ideas. The workshops with Petr Horacek were simply inspirational. With a new book launched that day, previously unseen by the  public, The Rowans …

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Year 2 enjoyed a muddy visit to Beverley Brook and the sun shone for them as they identified many different creatures. They were concerned to discover too much pollution and rubbish there and discussions on this topic will continue next week as we take on the theme of ‘our environment’ during Arts Week.

Year 1 thoroughly enjoyed their visit from The Animal Man this week. They learnt many interesting facts and were fascinated to touch an armadillo and discover it was warm whilst the lizard felt cool.

Reception enjoyed a wonderful visit to The London Wetland’s Centre on Wednesday to learn more about their topic, ‘Feathers and Nests.’ They were fortunate to have sunshine all day and made the most of their workshop and had time to explore the area.

Year 1 impressed everyone with their skills on the football pitch during their matches against WCPS on Tuesday. Their enthusiasm and sportsmanship was commented on by staff at both schools.

During International Week the children wore colours of the flag from the country they were studying.

The Rowans School is proud to hold the British Council’s prestigious International School Award in recognition of its work to bring the world into the classroom.

Earthsong provided fabulous workshops for each class with instruments music and dance from around the world. Celebrating our children as global citizens helps them to develop a greater awareness of the rich opportunities our world has to offer and develops more meaningful knowledge of global learning.