We had a fantastic week thinking about oracy and now we can't stop talking! It has been wonderful to hear the voices and ideas of some of the quieter children who we don't always hear from, as well as extending and challenging some of our...
Linked to 'Being Your True Self', BFG Class have produced a wonderful display in the entrance hall at Rode titled 'Make Your Mark in the World'. It depicts famous black people who made a big impact on the world with their skills and talents. The...
[gallery columns="2" ids="7849,7851,7852,7854"] As part of our Tales and Teeth topic Elmer Class have been learning about animals and their teeth. On Tuesday we were lucky enough to have a visit from Edward's dad, Chris who is a vet. He talked to us all about what...
We were able to hold our first school council meeting on Friday and it was wonderful to be able to invite our Gruffalo and Elmer councillors over to Rode. We had a good first meeting where we talked about improvements we would like to make...
On Tuesday 14th December, following all the relevant COVID rules, our School Federation put on 2 Christmas Performances at the Church of Norton St Philip for Paddington, Wild Things and BFG class. The Children, staff, parents and carers all had a wonderful time and it...
[gallery columns="2" ids="7782,7783,7784,7785,7786,7787,7788"] On Thursday 9th December, our Gruffalo and Elmer classes performed their first ever Christmas play! Everyone in the church felt a sense of magic in the air! Parents were so grateful to have the chance to see their children perform in person after...
[gallery columns="1" ids="7702"] Rode and Norton St Philip School Federation are pleased to be welcoming back prospective families to our school sites; on 14th October and 12th November. Open days will begin at at 0930 at our Norton St Philip site, for refreshments and a short presentation...
[gallery columns="2" ids="7657,7658"] We all had such a great trip to Bath Children's Literature Festival last week - our first trip out in such a long time. Elmer and Paddington class visited the Forum on Friday (24th September) to meet Sue Hendra & Paul Linnet -...
For our Monday trip we headed off on a walk around the Tellisford loop. We were extremely lucky as the rain stayed away and it wasn't too hot for our 3.61 mile trek. With their scavenger hunt sheets in hand we tried to identify all...
Our BFGs arrived at MOB eager and extremely excited! What a great day they had. They were split into two groups, Moles with Mrs Slade and Badgers with Mrs Morgan. Children took part in 5 fun activities in one day. An assault Course, crossing the Burma...