School Newsletter – 13th February 2026

Key Dates

Tuesday 24th February – all day, Year 6 trip to the Victorian Ragged School

Tuesday 24th February – morning, Year 2 trip to the Gurdwara

Wednesday 25th February – afternoon, Year 4 trip to the Buddhist Temple

Friday 27th February – Little Village Collection

 

Dear Parents,

Languages Week has been a fiesta of food, performance, creativity and above all fun!  On Tuesday, Year 3 went to the BFI and enjoyed some mini films and activities for the morning. Also on Tuesday, our French speakers enjoyed using their language skills to order a French breakfast and Chef Michael cooked a delicious paella for lunch. Thursday saw us switch to a Spanish breakfast and a French lunch. Meanwhile children learning Spanish across the school have participated in looking at a Spanish poem and creating a piece of art or performing a poetry recital based on it.

The week culminated in today’s Language Week assembly with Year 6 creating dramatic renditions of Aladdin and Hansel and Gretal in French and more Spanish poetry recitals and songs were performed. Thank you Miss Sophie and Mme Annelies for creating such a wonderful week of activities.

In addition this week, Year 2 had a fascinating trip to Wimbledon Mosque and Year 5 pitched their business in an Apprentice-style workshop at The Hall School, Wimbledon. I don’t believe anyone was fired by Sir Alan!

SPORTS

In the Year 5 and 6 fixture vs Prospect House, out of the 4 teams playing, 3 teams won and 1 team lost. Well done to the Tigers Team who won their match 8-4.

Year 3 and 4 fixture vs Dolphin – well done to hockey players who won both their matches. Well done to the Tigers team who won 16-0!

AFTER HALF-TERM

After the break, we have even more exciting and enriching trips in a number of year groups. On Tuesday 24th February, Year 6 will be visiting The Ragged School Museum as part of their Victorian history topic. On the same day, Year 2 will be visiting the local Sikh Gurdwara. Finally on Wednesday, Year 4 visit the Wimbledon Thai Buddhist temple for their R.E. studies.

Friday 27th also sees our next Little Village collection on the ramp. This time the charity is looking for books for the youngest children such as sensory books, fabric books and black and white books for small babies. Thank you in advance.

FORS

A reminder to buy tickets for the great fun parents’ and teachers’ quiz/delicious curry night on 13th March, see Classlist for tickets (tables of 8 or individual tickets).

FORS is also seeking 2 new Co-chairs to take on the mantle for next year.

Fiona and Rohini have both really enjoyed this role, and after several years, it’s time for some new energy and fresh ideas to take FORS forward. They will very kindly stay on as committee members with their wealth of knowledge and experience.

FORS plays an integral part in the school community, supporting causes that matter and helping to bring parents and pupils together.

The shared role is manageable alongside a full-time job, especially as you can delegate to a supporting committee and from other parents and staff.

Please contact FORS on rochefriends@gmail.com if you’re interested in finding out more.

FORS can only continue running events, coffee mornings, uniform sales, enrichment days etc if we can find people to step up and take on these roles.

Thank you for all your help!

AOB

Sunday 1st March is the deadline for parents in Years 2-5 to book for our Secondary School Fair at Secondary School Fair – Fill out form. It will take place on the evening of Wednesday 11th March from 6pm, showcasing the secondary school options available to our parents. It is an invaluable opportunity to meet with potential future schools and Year 6 parents have consistently rated this as having been a tremendously useful part of our 11+ offering.

Have a relaxing half term,

Charlotte

Upcoming Events

School Tour with Head Teacher
Thursday 5th March 9am-10am

Spring Crafting Session for 4s and under
Tuesday 10th March 9.30am-10.30am

Spanish Taster Session for 4s and under
Friday 20th March 10.30am-11.30am

School Tour with Head Teacher
Monday 23rd March 9.30am-10.30am

School Tour with Head Teacher
Friday 24th April 9.30am-10.30am

Minibeasts and Butterflies Session for 4s and under
Tuesday 28th April 9.30am-10.30am

Individual Tour