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Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.
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Spring Newsletter
Thu 30 Mar 2023Please see our Spring newsletter below to see what we've been doing during the Spring term!
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School Residential 19-21 April
Wed 29 Mar 2023From the 19th to the 21st April, 15 students from Upper School are going on a residential to Great Hucklow.
We will be staying for two nights at the Nightingale Centre in Great Hucklow.
Going to a farm for work related learning and walking Alpacas; visiting the Heights of Abraham and Crich Tramway Village and going bowling.
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World Autism Awareness Week
Wed 22 Mar 2023World Autism Awareness Week is an opportunity to celebrate Autism as well as encouraging awareness and education
Taking place from 27 March – 2 April 2023, World Autism Awareness Week aims to raise awareness of autism as well as fundraise for much needed support, resources, and services for those with autism.
The theme of World Autism Awareness Week in 2023 is colour, and we have a new virtual challenge, the Spectrum Colour Challenge; a new in-person event, the Spectrum Colour Walks; and lots of ideas to get your fundraising off to a colourful start.
As well as increasing knowledge of autistic children and adults the weeklong campaign aims to celebrate the unique talents of those with autism by welcoming neurodivergent skills into educational institutions, workplaces, communities, and society as a whole.
Within the week, World Autism Day is celebrated on 2 April 2023. The day which started in 2007 is 1 of the 7 health-specific UN days.
Why is raising awareness of autism important?
1 in every 100 UK school children is autistic. Without the appropriate support, school can be an extremely confusing and difficult place. According to the National Autistic Society, Autistic children are three times more likely to be excluded from mainstream school and more than 80% of autistic young people have experienced mental health issues.
Learning about autism can help to support those with autism and their family and friends. Often, a lack of understanding or knowledge on something can lead to increase stigma and discrimination.
What can I do to be involved with World Autism Awareness Week?
Educate yourself
Reading, watching, and listening to content created for and by those with autism is a great way to increase your knowledge on the disorder and help you to understand the experiences of autistic people. The National Autistic Society have loads of information about autism to get stuck into. Why not test your knowledge of autism spectrum disorder by taking this quiz video?
Share with others
Share information with your friends, family or colleagues so they can learn more about autism and the importance of World Autism Awareness Week. It can be as simple as sharing this article with them!
Fundraise
Research and services for autism can be expensive and without funds, can mean that autistic people may not get the support and resources that they need. Fundraising is a great way to raise awareness and money for a worthy cause.
Promote diversity
Remember that it’s awesome to be different! It doesn’t matter if someone thinks or interacts with the world differently to you. Plenty of autistic people through time have been successful due to supportive environments such as Anne Hegerty, Chris Peckham, Tim Burton, Albert Einstein, Greta Thunberg and Stephen Wiltshire, for example. Encourage people to be themselves, think differently and be kind to others.
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Red nose day - 17th March 2023
Fri 17 Mar 2023RED NOSE DAY - Friday 17th March 2023
This Red Nose Day, we will be coming together to raise some smiles – and some money – to help people through the toughest times of their lives.
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Parents Morning 23.3.2023
Fri 17 Mar 2023Dear Parent / Carer,
I am very pleased to invite you to this term’s Parents and Carers Coffee Morning on Thursday 23rd March 10:30am -12:00pm at Rosehill School.
We will talk about behavioural and sensory difficulties, how these are different and why children may behave in a certain way.
Our Occupational therapist will do a presentation about sensory processing difficulties and how occupational therapy can help. We will have a go at different scenarios and will explore sensory items which support sensory regulation. You will be able to ask questions too.
Please could you reply using this link: https://forms.office.com/e/jTFXqDbG0c, or by emailing admin@rosehill.nottingham.sch.uk, and let us know how many will be attending.
In our last coffee morning several parents expressed interest in basic Makaton training. We have not forgotten about your request and Makaton training session has been arranged for 15th April.
Further details will be sent to parents closer to the date.
I look forward to seeing you all,
Tamara Riddell
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Policy Updates
Tue 14 Mar 2023The following policies have been updated, click the link below to see them.
Access to Fair Assessment Policy
Attendance Policy for Pupils
Careers World of Work Policy
English - Reading & Writing Policy
E-Safety Policy
Financial Administration and Control Policy
Photography Policy
Pupil & Parent Voice Policy
School Uniform Policy
Social Media Policy
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Snow Information
Fri 10 Mar 2023Dear parents and carers
Thank you to everyone for your support yesterday regarding weather conditions. As I am sure you are aware the snow that fell in Nottingham did have a bigger impact than originally thought, and overall there was a real impact on travel across Nottingham/Nottinghamshire.
Please do keep an eye on the school website, and for text alerts today, as we will keep you up-to-date with information as it comes through.
- School website - www.therosehillschool.com
- BBC news snow line- http://news.bbc.co.uk/local/nottingham/hi/people_and_places/newsid_8442000/8442136.stm
- BBC Radio Nottingham https://www.facebook.com/BBCRadioNottingham/.
In the event of the school having to close early today due to the weather conditions and the impact this could have on safety and travel, parents will be contacted via text to arrange collection for their child.
As you are aware, Rosehill are not responsible for the transport of pupils to and from school, but I have now spoken to a number of parents who have shared some concerns about the impact of the weather and local transport issues and how it affected the smooth and effect running of the transport for pupils.
For all transport issues/concerns, please contact the transport department:
- Nottingham City Transport – 0115 8761780
- Nottingham County Transport – 0115 8043604
I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the school staff who continue to work hard to ensure the site remains safe by shovelling snow, gritting and keeping transport moving through the site as smoothly as possible.
Thank you
Cheryl Steele
Headteacher
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NEU Strike Action 15th & 16th March
Thu 09 Mar 2023Dear Parents/Carers,
Re: Strike action
I’m getting in touch to give you as much notice as possible that the school will be closed to pupils on Wednesday 15th & Thursday 16th March 2023.
I am writing to outline our school’s response to the proposed industrial strike action.
We have been continuing to review the situation and I can confirm that the school has taken all reasonable steps to try to keep the school open to pupils. Staff are not required to tell us in advance if they will be on strike. Any plans must ensure that we can safeguard all pupils on site, and ensure the health and safety of pupils and employees.
Following our risk assessments, we will be closing the school for pupils on the 15th & 16th March for two days.
The NEU has indicated that they will continue strike action following the initial strike on Wed 15th & Thurs 16th March. We recommend that you start to make alternative childcare arrangements for these dates. We are working closely with our staff union representatives to keep up to date with the situation, and I will inform you of any further arrangements or changes as soon as possible.
Any pupils eligible for Free school meals will be provided with a voucher for these days. School will organise this and contact parents accordingly.
Our school website has been updated to provide a wide range of home learning resources and activities which parents and pupils can access https://www.therosehillschool.com/home-learning-remote-education/
I’m sorry about the disruption this may have caused, and ask that all members of our school community continue to treat each other with respect. Rosehill School remains committed to providing a safe and secure environment for our pupils and delivering high-quality teaching.
If you have any questions, please contact the school through our main office.
As ever, thank you for your continued support and cooperation.
Yours faithfully
Cheryl Steele -
World Book Day 2023
Fri 03 Mar 2023On 2nd March Rosehill community celebrated World Book Day – a regular event loved by all. You can see in the photos from the day how much we enjoyed taking part in storytelling, sensory book trail and other fun and exciting activities. We are confident that such events play a huge role in developing love of reading and making school an enjoyable place for the children.
Please see our World Book Day video below!
