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...
Morpurgo class enjoyed a Robo workshop. They put together a robot then programmed it using a laptop for it to race and turn when its path was blocked. They worked collaboratively and had great fun watching their robots move!
In the Year 4 RE lesson this week, we explored the Christian concept of Incarnation, focusing on why Christians believe Jesus is both fully God and fully human. To deepen their understanding, the children worked in groups to prepare thoughtful questions about Jesus’ life, His identity, and the meaning of...
In Year 5, students engaged in exciting hands-on learning by programming and creating LEGO robots in teams, designing them to compete in races. This collaborative challenge encouraged pupils to apply logical reasoning, problem-solving, and computational thinking while fostering creativity and innovation. Working in teams allowed children to develop essential social...
This Christmas season, our school hall has been transformed by a wonderful Tree Dressing celebration. Each class designed and crafted their own festive decorations, snowmen, reindeer, decorated 'oysters', Christmas picture frames, candy canes and robins, which were proudly added to our beautifully lit hall tree. The finished display is a joyful...