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MICHAELMAS TERM
2017E X P A N D I N G H O R I Z O N S
SUMMER TERM
2018E X P A N D I N G H O R I Z O N S
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SUMMER TERM 2018Staff Day Tues 10-AprTerm begins: Travelling Day Tues 10-Apr 8.00pm
Day Pupils Wed 11-Apr 8.25amHalf-term begins: Fri 25-May 4.00pmPrize Day and Graduation Sat 26-May 10.00amHalf-term ends: Travelling Day Sun 03-Jun 8.00pm
Day Pupils Mon 04-Jun 8.25amEnd of Term: Fri 06-Jul 12.30pm
MICHAELMAS TERM 2018Staff days: Mon/Tues 03-Sep / 04-SepTerm begins: New Boarders Mon 03-Sep 8.00pm
Travelling Day Tues 04-Sep 8.00pmDay pupils Wed 05-Sep 8.25am
Half-term begins Fri 19-Oct 4.00pmHalf-term ends: Travelling Day Sun 04-Nov 8.00pm
Day pupils Mon 05-Nov 8.25amEnd of term: Fri 14-Dec 12.30pm
LENT TERM 2019Staff day: Mon 07-JanTerm begins: Travelling Day Mon 07-Jan 8.00pm
Day Pupils Tue 08-Jan 8.25amHalf-term begins: Fri 15-Feb 4.00pmHalf-term ends: Travelling Day Sun 24-Feb 8.00pm
Day Pupils Mon 25-Feb 8.25amEnd of Term: Fri 05-Apr 12.30pm
SUMMER TERM 2019Staff day: Wed 24-AprTerm begins: Travelling Day Wed 24-Apr 8.00pm
Day Pupils Thu 25-Apr 8.25amHalf-term begins: Fri 24-May 4.00pmPrize Day and Graduation Sat 25-May 10.00amHalf-term ends: Travelling Day Sun 02-Jun 8.00pm
Day Pupils Mon 03-Jun 8.25amEnd of Term: Fri 05-Jul 12.30pm*Please note that there is no travel window for EU boarders - all EU boarders are expected to remain at school until the end of term. Non-EU boarders can only travel on the final 2 days of term.
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ROSSALL SCHOOLLife Governors
The Earl of Derby DL
Mrs H N Trapnell
Mr A N Stephenson MA
MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
Mr C Holt BSc MCIMA MBA (Chair)
Mr S J Fisher MA (Vice Chair)
Mr M J Reece MA
Mr J Parr
Mrs C Preston BSc ARICS
Mr M Craven MA
Dr H O Fajemirokun
Prof J P Davis BSc CEng FIMechE FIoD
Mr N Ward, BSc
Dr D M Elliott, BSc, MBChB
Mrs L Croston BSc Hons, PGCE, ALCM
Mrs M Smith MSC FFA MInstF (Dip) JP
Mrs K Thomas MIFST, BSc, RSci
The Revd G Ashton, BA
Canon Revd J Hall
Mr C Littler, FCA
Mr D H Ewart, BA MA
Mr R A Wilson, MA
Secretary to Council: Mr B E Clark, MBE
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COMMON ROOM
Year 6 Tutor Miss Clapp
Year 6 Tutor Miss F JonesYear 5 Tutor Mrs K ToppingYear 4 Tutor Mr L CondonYear 4 Tutor Mrs T RobertsYear 3 Tutor Mr B Rund Year 2 Tutor Mr M PendleburyYear 1 Tutor Mrs T GreenReception Tutor Mrs A TrippierMrs S KenmareMiss C DolphinMiss K SantameraMiss K FieldsendMiss E BilsbyMr J GregsonMrs L GreenMrs P TaylorMiss A-M WrightMiss K WardMiss E TaylorMrs G BennettMrs A Edwards
PYP Co-ordinator & Beach School Co-ordinatorSocial Media Co-ordinatorNumeracy Co-ordinatorDeputy Head of JuniorLibrary Co-ordinatorLanguage Co-ordinatorClass TeacherPYP Co-ordinatorEYFS Co-ordinator & Class TeacherClass TeacherInfant SENJunior SENInfant Classroom Assistant Classroom AssistantClassroom AssistantNursery ManagerNursery Deputy ManagerNursery Key WorkerNursery Key Worker/TeacherNursery Key WorkerNursery Key WorkerPart-time Nursery Key Worker
MUSIC AND DRAMA TUITION
Miss M E YoungMr J WatsonMrs R HallMiss LittlefairMr AjiteruMiss JacksonMr A MackenzieMrs S Mistry
Director of Music, Violin, ClarinetAssistant Director of MusicMusic, Flute, PianoVoiceGuitarViolinPianoSpeech & Drama (Junior School)
Ms E Purves HeadMrs E Sanderson BursarMrs K M Lee Headmistress of Dragon, Juniors, Infants & Nursery
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USEFUL CONTACT DETAILS
Headmistress of Dragon, Juniors, Infants & Nurseryemail: k.lee@rossall.org.uk
Mrs K M Lee 774222
Secretary to Headmistressemail: j.morris@rossall.org.uk
Mrs J A Morris 774222
Head email: head@rossall.org.uk
Ms E Purves 774247
Bursar email: bursar@rossall.org.uk
Mrs E Sanderson 774299
Anchor (AN) Boardingemail: h.gair@rossall.org.uk l.gair@rossall.org.uk
Mr L & Mrs H Gair 77421207478 072028
Medical Centre email: medical@rossall.org.uk
774287
Accounts email: l.catterall@rossall.org.uk
Miss L Catterall 774233
Chaplainemail: e.vanblerk@rossall.org.uk
Rev’d E van Blerk 07795 985942
Registryemail: l.barnwell@rossall.org.uk email: j.barkhuizen@rossall.org.uk
email: n.mason@rossall.org.uk
Mrs L Barnwell
Mrs J Barkhuizen
Mrs N Mason
774321
774273
774267
RosShop email: rosshop@rossall.org.uk Miss J Oldfield 774252
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GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF BEHAVIOUR
1. We believe in giving our best effort in all things, at all times and fulfilling our commitments.
2. We believe in trying to be a positive influence in what we do, and encouraging others to do the same.
3. We believe in being courteous, considerate and respectful to others.
4. We believe in taking pride in ourselves, in our ideals and our environment.
SCHOOL RULES
1. Full school uniform should be worn at all times; this includes games kit as stipulated. Exceptions are made in the summer when specific rules are announced.
2. Hair should be clean, neat and tidy, without artificial colouring or extremes of style. Boys’ hair should not come below the collar or fall across the eyes. Girls’ hair should be clipped or tied back whenever school uniform is worn.
3. No jewellery may be worn, with the exception of one pair of gold sleepers or stud earrings (girls).
4. School shoes should be black with a sensible heel.5. Pupils must not buy or sell goods, or borrow without permission. 6. Pupils should respect all Fire and Health and Safety precautions
and be familiar with the routines designed to promote their own safety.
CODE OF CONDUCT
1. Be thoughtful towards each other, especially towards those younger than you.
2. Show politeness and warmth towards all adults, especially parents and visitors.
3. Make sure that your behaviour as a member of your school is something which you can be proud.
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MENTORS STUDENT COUNCILJoel Baines, Hallie Garrick, Grace Gotto, Tilly Grierson, Alexander Kirkwood, Scarlett Knight, Phelix Kowalski, Keegan Liggins, Rosalind Lupton, Natasha Mistry, Aaliyah Murray, Millée Rama, Miki Safronov-Yamamoto, Amelia Scott, Jessica Singleton, Joseph Smith, Chloe Southall, Grace Sutton, Elijah Wiggans and Wendi Zhang
Phelix Kowalski, Grace Sutton, Amelia Scott, Tilly Grierson, Gordon Ballantyne, Michael Taylor, Alyssa Evans, Tanisha Saha, Douglas Topping and Vivian Zhang
SCHOOL CAPTAINS
Junior
Infant
Grace SuttonPhelix KowalskiVivian ZhangDouglas Topping
HOUSE CAPTAINS
JuniorAsshetonCliftonHeskethInfantAsshetonCliftonHesketh
Elijah WiggansScarlett KnightJoel Baines
Isabelle TrippierAran FayOwen Topping
POSITIONS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Junior Choir CaptainNatasha Mistry
Infant Choir CaptainCharlie Young
Junior Orchestra CaptainRosalind Lupton
Infant School LibrarianAva-Rayn Pearson-HopeAmiée Rama
School LibrarianGrace Gotto
Infant Boys’ Games CaptainLucas Pilley
Infant Girls’ Games CaptainRuby Williams
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INFANT ACADEMIC INFORMATION
PARENTAL GUIDANCE
Prep should take 20 minutes.
Parents should hear children read at least 5 times a week.
Reception Reading onlyYear 1 Reading and spelling for a spelling test each weekYear 2 Reading and spellings as in Year 1 plus handwriting and Maths to support work done in class.
Programme of Inquiry
PreschoolTransdisciplinary Theme - How the world worksCentral IdeaAnimals look after their babies
ReceptionTransdisciplinary Theme - Sharing the planetCentral IdeaPeople care for animals in different ways
Year 1Transdisciplinary Theme - Sharing the planetCentral IdeaLike us, plants have needs so they can grow and be healthy
Year 2Transdisciplinary Theme - Sharing the planetCentral IdeaInsects affect the world in different ways
Transdisciplinary Theme - Where we are in place and timeCentral IdeaWe make journeys to different places for different reasons
Transdisciplinary Theme - How the world worksCentral IdeaChange happens all around us
Transdisciplinary Theme - How the world worksCentral IdeaWeather varies and affects how people live
Transdisciplinary Theme - Where we are in place and timeCentral IdeaPersonal journeys can lead to change and new opportunities
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Programme of Inquiry
Year 3Transdisciplinary Theme - How we express ourselvesCentral IdeaOur choices of heroes and role models are a reflection of our values
Year 4Transdisciplinary Theme - Sharing the planetCentral IdeaWater is a finite resource that is unevenly distributed
Year 5Transdisciplinary Theme - How we organise ourselvesCentral IdeaThere are many factors to consider when running a business
Year 6Transdisciplinary Theme - How we express ourselvesCentral IdeaThe Exhibition: An in-depth inquiry to be planned and developed by the students
Transdisciplinary Theme - Sharing the planetCentral IdeaLiving things within a habitat depend on each other for survival
Transdisciplinary Theme - How the world worksCentral IdeaEnergy can be transformed to be used in different ways
Transdisciplinary Theme - Who we areCentral IdeaWe all experience and react to change as we grow up
Transdisciplinary Theme - Who we areCentral IdeaNatural milestones allow us to look back and reflect, as well as plan for the future
PARENTAL GUIDANCE
Prep should take between 25 and 30 minutes and be checked and signed by parents each evening.
Parents should hear their child read at least 5 times a week for 10-15 minutes and comment in their child’s prep diary on their reading progress.
JUNIOR ACADEMIC INFORMATION
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Monday 8.30am Registration in Classrooms 9.00am School Assembly in Museum Theatre 10.00am Infant PE 12.15pm Lunch 1.30pm Registration in Classrooms 3.15pm End of School day 3.20pm Clubs Tuesday 8.30am Registration in Classrooms 8.45am Year 2 Form Time / Year 1 Wake & Shake 8.45am Reception swim 10.00am Hymn Practice in Infant Hall 12.15pm Lunch 1.30pm Registration in Classrooms 1.35pm PE 3.15pm End of School day 3.20pm Clubs
Wednesday 8.30am Registration in Classrooms 8.45am Show and Tell in Infant Hall 10.00am Infant Games 12.15pm Lunch 1.30pm Registration in Classrooms 2.45pm Hymn Practice 3.15pm End of School day 3.20pm Clubs
Thursday 8.30am Registration in Classrooms 8.45am Year 2 Form Time 8.45am Year 1 swim 12.15pm Lunch 1.30pm Registration in Classrooms 1.35pm Games 2.45pm Hymn Practice 3.15pm End of School day 3.20pm Clubs
Friday 8.30am Registration in Classrooms 8.45am Year 1 Wake & Shake 8.45am Year 2 swim 12.15pm Lunch 1.30pm Chapel 3.15pm End of School day 3.20pm Clubs
INFANT WEEKLY ROUTINE
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DAILY ROUTINE 3.20pm Clubs 4.00pm - 5.00pm Reception Playtime with snack 4.00pm - 5.00pm Year 1 & 2 Preppington Club with snack 5.00pm - 6.00pm Stay ‘n’ Play - Unstructured, free play supervised by a teacherSUMMER TERM CLUBS
Monday 9.30am Nursery Dance & Movement (additional charge)
3.20pm Infant Dance & Movement (additional charge)
3.30pm Infant String Group (Mrs Jackson)
Tuesday 3.20pm Outdoor Art (Mrs Trippier)
Wednesday 3.20pm Runaround (Mrs Green)
Thursday 3.20pm Fylde Football Rugby Club (additional charge)
Friday 3.20pm Bush Craft (Mr Pendlebury) 3.20pm Yoga (additional charge)
All clubs will begin week commencing Monday 16th April
INFANT AFTER SCHOOL CARE
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Monday 8.25am Registration in Classrooms 9.00am School Assembly in Museum Theatre 12.25pm Lunch 1.00pm Student Council (when required) 1.30pm Registration in Classrooms and Reading Time 2.45pm Games afternoon 4.00pm End of School day 4.00pm Clubs begin
Tuesday 8.25am Registration in Classrooms 8.45am Singing Practice 12.25pm Lunch 1.00pm Orchestra 1.30pm Registration in Classrooms and Reading Time 4.00pm End of School day 4.00pm Clubs begin
Wednesday 8.25am Registration in Classrooms 8.45am Form Time 12.25pm Lunch 1.30pm Registration in Classrooms and Reading Time 1.30pm Games afternoon/Sports Fixtures 4.00pm End of School day 4.00pm Clubs begin
Thursday 8.25am Registration in Classrooms 8.45am Assembly 12.25pm Lunch 1.30pm Registration in Classrooms and Reading Time 4.00pm End of School day 4.00pm Clubs begin
Friday 8.25am Registration in Classrooms 8.30am Chapel Choir 8.45am Hymn Practice 12.25pm Lunch 1.00pm Chapel Choir 1.20pm Registration in Classrooms 1.30pm Chapel 2.45pm Games afternoon/Sports Fixtures 4.00pm End of School day 4.00pm Clubs begin
Juniors will be swimming in every PE lesson for the first half of each term, unless notice is given.
JUNIOR WEEKLY ROUTINE
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DAILY ROUTINE 4.00pm - 5.00pm Clubs 4.00pm - 5.00pm Supervised Prep Club 5.00pm - 5.30pm Activities
Monday 1.00pm Junior Strings 4.00pm Ukulele
Tuesday 1.00pm Junior Orchestra (Invitation only) Wednesday 1.00pm Junior Brass 4.00pm Chess for beginners 4.00pm Digital Photography Thursday 4.00pm Swimming Club (25m minimum) Pool 4.00pm Athletics 4.00pm Eco Club
Friday 8.30am & 1.00pm Chapel Choir (Invitation only) 4.00pm Swim Squad
All clubs will begin week commencing Monday 16th April
Early drop offs for breakfast and later pick ups are available on request. For more information, please email Mrs Lee at k.lee@rossall.org.uk
JUNIOR AFTER SCHOOL CARE
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CALENDAR
April Week 1
M 9
Tu 10 Staff Inset
8.00pm Boarders Return
W 11 8.30am Term begins
Th 12
F 13 Chaplain’s Challenge, Wear a Bobble Hat Day
1.30pm Junior School Chapel Service
Sa 14
Su 15
April Week 2
M 16 CLUBS BEGIN
4.00pm Common Room Meeting
Tu 17 Year 6 Lancashire Police Online Safety
Year 5 Shop Survey
W 18 Infant Creepy Crawly Visit
Th 19
F 20 1.30pm Junior School Chapel Service
2.30pm Square Race P*
3.30pm FOR Coffee and Catch up (Mondo’s) P*
P* Parents invited to attend
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Old Rossallian Weekend
Sa 21 11.00am Mondo’s Open
11.30am Tours of the School, Meed in Mondo’s
11.30am Ross Hockey (The Shore)
12.30pm Lunch (Dining Hall)
1.00pm - 4.00pm Exhibition - Celebrating 40 years of girls at Rossall (Walkway Gallery)
1.45pm Hockey Tournament (Astroturf)
3.30pm - 4.30pm Presentation: The Shape of Rossall - New Developments/Facilities for 2019 (Winkley Room)
6.00pm Rossallian Club AGM (Winkley Room)
6.30pm Chapel Service (Chapel)
7.15pm Drinks Reception and Dinner (Big School & Dining Hall)
11.30pm Carriages
Su 22 3.30pm - 5.00pm Come and Sing Performance (Chapel)
April Week 3
M 23 AJIS Biathlon (Rossall)
Tu 24
W 25 2.00pm Cricket v Kirkham (H) P*
2.00pm Rounders v Kirkham (H) P*
Th 26
F 27 12.00pm FOR Spring Lunch (FTFC Pool Foot) P*
1.30pm Junior School Chapel Service
2.30pm Reserve Square Race P*
Sa 28 Chaplain’s Challenge: Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge
Su 29P* Parents invited to attend
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April Week 4
M 30 4.00pm Common Room Meeting
May
Tu 01 9.00am Parent Feedback Meeting (The Hall)
W 02 2.00pm Cricket v Highfield Priory (H) P*
2.00pm Rounders v Highfield Priory (A) P*
Th 03 9.00am Class & Team Photographs
F 04 1.30pm Junior School Chapel Service
Sa 05
Sa 06
May Week 5
M 07 7.45am depart Year 3 and Year 4 Outdoor Educational Trip to Winmarleigh Hall
10.00am depart Year 5 and Year 6 Outdoor Educational Trip to Ghyll Head
Tu 08 Return Year 3 and Year 4 return from Winmarleigh Hall
W 09 Return Year 5 and Year 6 return from Ghyll Head
Th 10
F 11 1.30pm Junior School Chapel Service
2.15pm U9 Rounders v Highfield Priory (A) P*
2.30pm U9 Cricket vs Highfield Priory (H) P*
Sa 12 2.00pm FOR Summer Sports BBQ (Pavilion) P*
Su 13
P* Parents invited to attend
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May Week 6
M 14 Nursery Parents’ Meeting Week
AJIS PE Meeting (The Grange)
Common Room Meeting
Tu 15 3.30pm - 6.00pm Junior and Infant Academic Parents’ Evening (Infant Hall)
W 16 2.00pm Cricket v St Mary’s Hall (A) P*
2.00pm Rounders v St Mary’s Hall (H) P*
Th 17 Staff Inset - Making the PYP Happen
F 18 Staff Inset - Making the PYP Happen
1.30pm Junior School Chapel Service
Sa 19
Su 20
May Week 7
M 21 4.00pm Common Room Meeting
Tu 22
W 23
Th 24
F 25 9.00am Infant House Instrumental (Infant Hall) P*
1.45pm Junior House Instrumental (Museum Theatre) P*
3.15pm Half Term begins for Infants
4.00pm Half Term begins for Juniors
6.00pm - 8.30pm Summer Serenade (Marquee) P*
Sa 26 10.00am Senior School Prize Day
Su 27
P* Parents invited to attend
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June Week 8
Su 03 9.30am - 10.30am Hockey Mini for 5-11 year olds (£3 each) P*
M 04 8.30am Term resumes
4.00pm Common Room Meeting
Tu 05 Rounders v Sedbergh (H) P*
W 06 Cricket Festival at Sedbergh (A) P*
4.00pm Reception Information for Preschool Parents (Infant Hall)
Th 07 1.30pm JS visit Year 6 Exhibition
4.00pm - 5.30pm Parent visit Year 6 Exhibition P*
4.00pm Year 3 Information for Year 2 Parents (Museum Theatre)
IAPS Sport (H)
F 08 Years 7, Junior and Infant Transition Day
1.30pm Junior School Chapel Service
Nursery, Infant and Junior Open Afternoon
4.30pm Year 7 Information for Year 6 Parents (Museum Theatre)
Sa 09
Su 10 9.30am - 10.30am Hockey Mini for 5-11 year olds (£3 each) P*
P* Parents invited to attend
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June Week 9
M 11 JS LAMDA Examination Day
4.00pm Common Room Meeting
5.30pm Parent Feedback Meeting (The Hall)
Tu 12 JS LAMDA Examination Morning
AJIS Rounders at AKS
W 13 2.00pm Cricket v St Pius (H) P*
2.00pm Rounders v St Pius and St Mary’s Hall
Th 14 Junior School Big Sing (Chapel)
F 15 1.30pm Junior School Chapel Service
Junior School Sports Day
Sa 16
Su 17 9.30am - 10.30am Hockey Mini for 5-11 year olds (£3 each) P*
June Week 10
M 18 4.00pm Common Room Meeting
Tu 19
W 20 Caster Golf Club v Sedbergh
Th 21 9.00am Reports to JAM
10.00am AJIS Athletics (Witton Park, Blackburn) P*
7.00pm FOR AGM, Fizz and Nibbles (Museum Theatre) P*
F 22 1.30pm Junior School Chapel Service
Reserve Junior School Sports Day
Sa 23
Su 24 9.30am - 10.30am Hockey Mini for 5-11 year olds (£3 each) P*
P* Parents invited to attend
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June Week 11
M 25 House Rounders and Cricket
4.00pm Common Room Meeting (JS Conference)
Tu 26
W 27 House Rounders and Cricket
5.30pm Sports Dinner (Mondo’s)
Th 28 2.15pm Infant Assembly Concert (Infant Hall) P*
3.00pm Junior Assembly Concert (Museum Theatre) P*
F 29 9.00am Y3, Y4 and Y5 UCLAN Science Trip
Reports distributed
Sa 30 2.00pm Year 6 Garden Party
July
Su 1 9.30am - 10.30am Hockey Mini for 5-11 year olds (£3 each) P*
July Week 12
NO CLUBS THIS WEEK
M 02 4.00pm Common Room Meeting
5.30pm Infant and Junior Summer Concert P*
Tu 03 2.15pm Aveyard Reading (Infant Hall) P*
3.00pm Lee Reading (Museum Theatre) P*
W 04 9.00am Awards Assembly (Chapel) P*
House Challenge Day
Th 05
F 06 10.00am Chapel Service P*
11.00am Prize Giving (Big School) P*
12.00pm Prize Day Lunch (Dining Hall) P*
End of Term
P* Parents invited to attend
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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
PARENTS’ EVENING
Summer 2018 AcademicJunior and Infants Thursday, 10th May Nursery Appointments during week commencing Monday, 14th May Michaelmas 2018Junior and Infants Thursday, 11th October
Nursery Appointments during week commencing Monday, 15th October
Lent 2019Junior and Infants Tuesday, 29th January
Nursery Appointments during week commencing Monday, 11th February
Summer 2019Junior and Infants Thursday, 16th May
Nursery Appointments during week commencing Monday, 20th May
REPORTING SCHEDULEMichaelmas Full Report Friday, 7th December 2018Lent Grade Card Friday, 29th March 2019Summer-Full Report Friday, 28th June 2019
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The safety and well-being of all our pupils at Rossall School is our highest priority. Our business is to know everyone as an individual and to provide a secure and caring environment, so that every pupil can learn in safety. We expect respect, good manners and fair play to be shown by everyone so that every pupil can develop his/her full potential and feel positive about him/herself as an individual. All pupils should care for and support each other.
Rossall prides itself on its culture of open and effective communication between staff and pupils.
Our aims are to:a) create an environment in our School which is safe and secure for all pupilsb) encourage our pupils to establish satisfying relationships with their families, with peers and with other adultsc) encourage children to develop a sense of autonomy and independenced) work with parents to build their understanding of and commitment to the welfare of all pupils.
Who to turn to:All pupils know that there are adults to whom they can turn to if they are worried, including Houseparents, the Designated Senior Lead (Mr Pryor and Mrs Lee), the Head, Deputy Head, Senior Teachers, Chaplain and the Medical Staff.
All pupils have access to a telephone helpline, enabling them to call for support in private.
Every child is given a care card which contains guidance on where to turn for advice, including confidential help lines and web addresses for external specialists.
Our notice boards around school, the Medical Centre and all Houses display advice on where pupils can seek help, e.g. Child Line and External Listener.
Forms of Child Abuse:Child abuse can be of a sexual, emotional or physical nature, it can also be the result of neglect.
Concerns or suspicions may arise through either direct allegation, direct observation or by changes in attitude or behaviour. All members of the teaching and support staff receive Safeguarding training on an annual basis.
SAFEGUARDING AT ROSSALL
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LAST WORD
10 YEARS ON!
On Saturday 17th March 2007 during a meeting of the Rossall School Council, it was agreed that from September the Junior School would adopt and start teaching the Primary Years Programme accredited by the International Baccalaureate Organisation. The long road to authorisation began under the watchful eye of the then Head, Mr Tim Wilbur and a newly appointed PYP Co-ordinator Mrs Sue Riley. In July 2009, the IBO congratulated the school on accomplishing this status and welcomed Rossall to the growing IB community.
Since the very early days, the program has evolved, developed and grown, the curriculum and the administrative requirements have changed together with the appointment of new co-ordinators. In 2012, Mrs Sue Tyldesley guided the staff through the first and very successful evaluation since authorisation. As a result of their findings and recommendations, a change from teaching French, Spanish and German was made to teach Mandarin as the continuous Modern Foreign Language from Infants through to Juniors. This was a very innovative and forward thinking decision suggested by the Head, Ms Elaine Purves.
In April 2017, Miss Julia Clapp (Junior School) and Mrs Tracy Green (Infant School) shared the role of co-ordinator to prepare for the next evaluation in October. The team of IB inspectors spent two very intense days with children, parents and staff to scrutinise the program. They were highly impressed by the way in which the program is being delivered and singled out four commendations in the following areas:-
• Promoting understanding, open-mindedness and respect throughout the community• Embracing and promoting the attributes of the PYP learner profile.• Supporting the community in actions• Quality of recording and tracking progress
They described Rossall as a ‘golden nugget’ of PYP in the UK.
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Image courtesy of Anthony Farran Photography
Rossal l School , F leetwood, Lancashire, FY7 8JW
Telephone 01253 774201 Fax 01253 772052
Emai l info@rossal l .org.uk
www.rossal l .org.uk
Rossal l School , F leetwood, Lancashire, FY7 8JW
Telephone 01253 774201 Fax 01253 772052
Emai l info@rossal l .org.uk
www.rossal l .org.uk
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