School Newsletter – 6th February 2026

NEXT WEEK

Next week is our Languages Week led by Mme Annelies and Miss Sophie. There will be a French breakfast for Years 4 to 6 on Tuesday morning and a Spanish breakfast for the rest of the school on Thursday morning. Chef Michael will be providing a Spanish lunch on Tuesday and a French lunch on Thursday. On Tuesday, Year 3 will be going to the BFI on the South Bank for a special Spanish film showing and workshop. On Friday the children will celebrate both languages in a special assembly involving French plays and Spanish poems and songs. We have recently been invited by the Spanish Embassy to run a workshop there so our reputation for language excellence continues to grow.

Next week is also Children’s Mental Health Week. The theme this year is ‘This is My Place’ which is based around belonging – in friendships, in school and our communities.

The emotional foundations of belonging: feeling calm, being heard and knowing there are adults who can help when feelings seem big helps the children to connect to one another and it also empowers them to go out into the world and create positive change.

Also coming up on Wednesday, Year 2 will be visiting the Wimbledon Mosque and on Thursday Year 5 take part in an Apprentice-style challenge at The Hall School, Wimbledon.

Wednesday 9am sees our next session for prospective parents to meet me and tour the school. Bookable at this link.

On Tuesday 10th February, 8.50am-9.20am, Miss Sophie will be giving a Zoom talk on the Spanish language provision across the school. She will also outline the plans for the Spanish immersion classes next year as the oldest year group moves to Year 4. All parents are welcome.

For Year 5 parents, Mrs Gina will be giving a talk on the 11+ process on Wednesday 11th February, 8.50am- 9.20am, on Zoom. This will give valuable insight into the process at school and what actions parents need to take leading up to the exams. Both talks will be recorded and will be on the usual link.

Friday will be Red House Mufti Day as they were the winners of our golden token competition last year.

FORS

Two great events merge. Get your tickets for the fantastic parents’ and teachers’ quiz, meets a delicious curry night! 13th March! See Classlist for tickets – tables of 8 or individual tickets.

AOB

Parent/teacher meeting bookings for the week of 16th March go live on School Cloud today. Please see the letters home section of the parent app for more details.

A reminder for parents in Years 2 to 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.

Looking ahead to next year, the school will be repurposing their Point Pleasant building. As a result, Year 6 will be based in our Hilden House building.

Holiday camp bookings are still available. We will be hosting our very first Nursery camp! On Monday 16th February, 9.30am to 3.30pm, Miss Marcia, Miss Willow and Sñra Alba will be running a Nursery holiday camp full of engaging activities and fun games. (£65 per child 3+). This camp is bookable direct with Miss Gabriella via email: roche.g.emery@therocheschool.com

On Tuesday 17th and Wednesday 18th February, Miss Marcia and Miss Karen will be running an Arts and Craft Holiday Camp 8.30am-5.30pm each day (£60 per child, Reception to Year 6). These are bookable on School Cloud now.

February half-term touch typing courses are running in Clapham and Fulham with Naomi Martin. For more info go to www.nmtouchtyping.co.uk. If you’re stuck for ideas to keep the kids busy, here is a handy post from Muddy Stilettos.

Finally, sad news – our school dog Jemima is retiring from school duties due to old age. She has been such a wonderful member of The Roche School family and will be missed.

Have fun at the disco tomorrow if you are helping out!

Charlotte