The Swanscombe Peninsula is a unique and special place. It contains some of the oldest archaeological remains in the UK, it is a busy industrial area, and it provides important habitats for wildlife. You may have heard about the previous plans for the London Resort theme park on the peninsula in...
Morpurgo class are studying The River Thames for both History and Geography so we walked to the river. The children will be learning about how The River Thames has been used over the centuries. This trip engaged the children in the topic to be taught. They compared what they could...
On Friday 23rd, our school choir took part in the incredible Young Voices concert at the O2 Arena, joining thousands of other children from across the country in the world’s largest school choir. The day was filled with excitement, teamwork and joy as the children sang their hearts out, performed with...
On Thursday 22nd January Rosherville choir joined over 8,000 singers online to sing a Wicked medley. Hosted by Young Voices for their 30th anniversary, the event featured West End star Emma Kingston as Elphaba to celebrate the musical's 20th anniversary year. The choir had been learning this song ready for their...
Morpurgo class were lucky enough to take part in a mental health webinar by Kooth, who in partnership with the NHS and other organisations provide free mental health support to young people from ages 10-18. The children found this webinar very interesting and interacted very well - asking relevant questions
This term in Donaldson, we have been learning about Kings and Queens. In our first History lesson this term, we made our own decrees and then stained the paper with teabags to make it look old. One of our Queen's decreed that all boys pay £100 for an ice cream...
On the morning of Thursday 18th December, we enjoyed a wonderful Carol Service at St Botolph’s Church, where our children beautifully retold the Christmas story through thoughtful readings, carols and a reflective tableau. The service was a special opportunity for our school community to come together and celebrate the true...
Rosherville were lucky enough to have a nativity performed by CRIBBS called 'Lights Action Christmas ' The children were enthralled by the puppets and the nativity performed in a fun and engaging way.
On Wednesday 10th December, our talented Rosherville school choir had the incredible honour of performing at the Mayor of Gravesham’s ‘Christmas Songs Round the Christmas Tree’ event at The Woodville Halls. Councillor Jenny Wallace welcomed us warmly, and our choir sang beautifully, showcasing their hard work, dedication, and school spirit. Their...
On 28th November, each class created their own Christingle and gathered together to share its message. We learnt about the different symbols of the Christingle. The orange represents the world and God’s love for everyone. The red ribbon reminds us of Jesus’ love and sacrifice. The dried fruit symbolise the fruits of the earth and the...