Dear Parent/Carer,
Sports Stars
Well done to all of our runners at the Woodlesford Cross Country Run last Friday night. A fantastic nineteen runners represented Robin Hood at the event. Jakub Zielinski, Sam Fowkes, Ellie Barltrop and Ben Parker all earn a special mention for their outstanding runs. We held a number of Running Clubs to help prepare for the event, which has proven so popular that we are going to start a weekly Running Club on a lunchtime after the Half Term. It was fantastic that we had as many parents as we did to support our children at the Woodlesford event… which is one of the many sports events throughout the year that our children have the opportunity to participate in. My thanks to Miss Mees for organising and managing our participation and to Miss Thackeray for helping at the event, which finished at around 6.00pm on Friday night. Make a space in your diary for our all new Sports Day, also organised by Miss Mees. Our children will be practicing for their events in our PE sessions during the coming Half Term.
Norway Visit
Miss Thackeray, Miss Hinton, Mrs Comstive and Mrs Cookson are away in Norway this week, building links with our European Partner Schools. Outstanding schools are always busy schools that are involved in a wide range of projects… because that’s how an outstanding staff offering an outstanding curriculum and outstanding provision for pupils are created. This project is fully funded by the European Union Comenius Project… which aims to deepen the links between schools and children throughout Europe. This funding supports the partnership working between teachers and funds additional resources for our curriculum that our children otherwise would not have. We look forward to our colleagues’ safe return and their stories from north of the Arctic Circle.
Car Parking
I must once again return to the familiar theme of car parking in and around school. The school has invested significant funds in ensuring very clear signage around the Car Park that makes very clear who has access. Please respect the parking restrictions. Please respect the spaces created for disabled drivers. Please do not create potentially dangerous situations for others for the sake of your own convenience. A black Honda Civic has been reported to me several times for parking across the entrance to the Car Park at the end of day to collect a child. As a school community, you can help us to achieve a safe environment for our children, other road users and the community at large by challenging inconsiderate and/or illegal parking and by reporting it to the school or direct to the local police, who are actively working with us.
Additional Online Community News
Community Gala, Millenium Green
There will be a variety of stalls and lots to do, including a Police Dog Display at the Community Gala on Millenium Green, Lofthouse on Sunday May 22nd between 2.00pm – 4.00pm. If the weather is against it, the Gala will be held in the Church Hall.
Have a lovely weekend,
Mr Wilson
Friday 20 May 2011
Monday 16 May 2011
issue 30, 2010-11, 13th May 11
Dear Parent/Carer,
Ofsted Inspection Report
Copies of the report were distributed on Wednesday. If your copy did not come home via Pupil Mail, copies are available via the school website…. Click on the ofsted quote on the Homepage. News of our successful inspection was carried in yesterday’s Yorkshire Evening Post.
Newsletter Blog
Our online newsletter blog features community notices, letters, etc that are either not distributed to the whole school or we can’t feature in the paper-based newsletter due to the inevitable space restrictions that this format imposes. Please do refer to our online blog… which is the best way of keeping you fully informed about everything that is going on at the school. While on the subject of blogs, I must recommend that you view our fantastic Art Blog. Robin Hood is, of course, the proud holder of the Arts Mark Gold Award. We are blessed to have Mrs Dale’s vision and enthusiasm for the subject and our pupils are daily creating incredible works of Art. There are some fabulous examples on the blog of Mrs Chin’s wonderful work with our Art Clubs.
PTA Dates
Our remaining PTA activities this year are:
Marks’s Magic Show, Fri 24th June, 6.15pm-7.30pm
Leavers Disco, Fri 22 July
Please contact Jenny Curgenven for further information.
Unfortunately, due to the decline in the number of volunteers and donations, our PTA is unable to hold a Summer Fayre this year. It becomes very difficult when the burden of responsibility for organisation, donations and managing stalls consistently falls to a small group of people. We have been very fortunate to have had a loyal and committed group of PTA supporters in recent years. The continuation of an active PTA requires additional volunteers and additional help from within the school community. If you feel that you are able to make a contribution to the PTA, please contact Jenny.
School Uniform
Could I please remind all parents about School Uniform, jewellery, hair and fingernails. We ask that you support our School Uniform Policy. Jade Green sweatshirts or cardigans, white polo shirts, black shoes or trainers. For safety reasons, jewellery should be limited to ear studs only. Similarly for safety and practical reasons, fingernails should be of a reasonable length. We ask parents to use their own judgement as to what is reasonable, practical and sensible in terms of hairstyles, colours, etc, but ask that you do bear in mind that we are a school, not a fashion parade. We will ask that make-up and false nails are removed.
Item added to online blog:
Oulton Raidettes
Oulton Raidettes Womens Rugby League Team welcome all level of players to their training sessions on Wednesdays and Fridays, 6.00pm-7.00pm at Oulton Rugby Club. Contact Vanessa on 07912057428 for more information.
Have a fabulous weekend,
Mr Wilson
Ofsted Inspection Report
Copies of the report were distributed on Wednesday. If your copy did not come home via Pupil Mail, copies are available via the school website…. Click on the ofsted quote on the Homepage. News of our successful inspection was carried in yesterday’s Yorkshire Evening Post.
Newsletter Blog
Our online newsletter blog features community notices, letters, etc that are either not distributed to the whole school or we can’t feature in the paper-based newsletter due to the inevitable space restrictions that this format imposes. Please do refer to our online blog… which is the best way of keeping you fully informed about everything that is going on at the school. While on the subject of blogs, I must recommend that you view our fantastic Art Blog. Robin Hood is, of course, the proud holder of the Arts Mark Gold Award. We are blessed to have Mrs Dale’s vision and enthusiasm for the subject and our pupils are daily creating incredible works of Art. There are some fabulous examples on the blog of Mrs Chin’s wonderful work with our Art Clubs.
PTA Dates
Our remaining PTA activities this year are:
Marks’s Magic Show, Fri 24th June, 6.15pm-7.30pm
Leavers Disco, Fri 22 July
Please contact Jenny Curgenven for further information.
Unfortunately, due to the decline in the number of volunteers and donations, our PTA is unable to hold a Summer Fayre this year. It becomes very difficult when the burden of responsibility for organisation, donations and managing stalls consistently falls to a small group of people. We have been very fortunate to have had a loyal and committed group of PTA supporters in recent years. The continuation of an active PTA requires additional volunteers and additional help from within the school community. If you feel that you are able to make a contribution to the PTA, please contact Jenny.
School Uniform
Could I please remind all parents about School Uniform, jewellery, hair and fingernails. We ask that you support our School Uniform Policy. Jade Green sweatshirts or cardigans, white polo shirts, black shoes or trainers. For safety reasons, jewellery should be limited to ear studs only. Similarly for safety and practical reasons, fingernails should be of a reasonable length. We ask parents to use their own judgement as to what is reasonable, practical and sensible in terms of hairstyles, colours, etc, but ask that you do bear in mind that we are a school, not a fashion parade. We will ask that make-up and false nails are removed.
Item added to online blog:
Oulton Raidettes
Oulton Raidettes Womens Rugby League Team welcome all level of players to their training sessions on Wednesdays and Fridays, 6.00pm-7.00pm at Oulton Rugby Club. Contact Vanessa on 07912057428 for more information.
Have a fabulous weekend,
Mr Wilson
'At a glance' ofsted report, Apr 2011
Overall Judgements
Overall Effectiveness of the school – outstanding
The school’s capacity for sustained improvement – outstanding
Comments:
• Robin Hood is an outstanding school. It provides outstanding Value for Money.
• No complacency
• Remarkable progress amongst some groups
• In-year evidence of accelerated progress
• Consistently high levels of challenge for pupils and staff
• A highly inclusive ethos.
• Highly inclusive school.
• Inspirational and innovative leadership.
• Rigorous self-evaluation at all levels.
• Pupils achievement is outstanding.
• Exceptional curriculum.
• First class guidance care & support.
• The highest quality partnership work also encompasses the excellent promotion of community cohesion.
• Accommodation exceptionally well used.
• The most is made of resources / funds.
________________________________________________________________
Outcomes for Individuals and Groups of Pupils
Outcomes for individuals and groups of pupils – outstanding
Pupil attainment – outstanding
The quality of pupils learning and their progress – outstanding
The quality of learning for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities and their progress – outstanding
Comments:
• Pupils achieve outstandingly well and enjoy school immensely.
• Pupils relish daily opportunities to develop their expertise.
• Very strong work ethic.
• Highly developed collaborative skills.
• Culture of valuing one another and respect.
• Spirituality evident through Arts, Drama, Dance.
________________________________________________________________
The extent to which pupils feel safe – outstanding
Pupil behaviour – outstanding
The extent to which pupils adopt healthy lifestyles – outstanding
The extent to which pupils contribute to the life of the school and the wider community – outstanding
The extent to which pupils develop workplace and other skills that will contribute to their future economic well-being – outstanding
Attendance – good
The extent of pupils spiritual, moral, social and cultural development – outstanding
Comments:
• Celebration Assembly – outstanding
• Children model safe behaviours and practices
• Children are role-models for each other
________________________________________________________________
How Effective Is The Provision?
How effective is the provision – outstanding
Quality of teaching – outstanding
The use of assessment to support learning – outstanding
The extent to which the curriculum meets pupils needs, including, where relevant, through partnerships – outstanding
The effectiveness of care, guidance and support – outstanding
Comments:
• Teachers in this school are re-shaping learning on a minute by minute basis
• Fast-paced learning
• Teaching assistant are exceptionally well deployed to meet pupils’ individual needs
• Teachers mark pupils work thoroughly
• Staff very self-evaluative
• Very strong use of AfL
• Lots of learning dialogue evident in classrooms
• High quality marking
• So much to celebrate in the curriculum
• The school curriculum is recognised as an exemplar of best practice
________________________________________________________________
How Effective Is Leadership & Management?
How effective is Leadership & Management – outstanding
The effectiveness of leadership and management in embedding ambition and driving improvement – outstanding
The leadership and management of teaching and learning – outstanding
The effectiveness of the Governing Body – good
The effectiveness of the school’s engagement with parents and carers – good
The effectiveness of partnerships in promoting learning and well-being – outstanding
The effectiveness with which the school promotes equality of opportunity and tackles discrimination – outstanding
The effectiveness of safeguarding procedures – good
The effectiveness with which the school promotes community cohesion – outstanding
Comments:
• Staff are managed extremely well
• Opportunities for Professional development are excellent
• Staff morale very high – key strength
• Motivational leadership
• Staff are proud to work at Robin Hood
• Outcomes are forensically analysed
• Very strong use of data
• Staff are highly involved in the use of data. They pick up anomalies immediately and then put a plan in place to deal with them.
• Leadership takes every opportunity to promote learning
• Very clear enabling of leadership at all levels
• Consistent support for and encouragement of staff at all levels
• First rate environment
• CP Policy & Single Central Record in place
• E-Safety outstanding
• Strong links with external support agencies
• Multi-agency working
________________________________________________________________
Early Year Foundation Stage
Overall effectiveness – good
Outcomes for children in early Years Foundation Stage – good
Outcomes for children in the EYFS – good
The quality of provision in the EYFS – good
The effectiveness of leadership & management in the EYFS - good
Comments:
• Strong evidence of accelerated progress over the past two terms
• Team Leader has brought a lot of strengths
• Strong self-evaluation
Overall Effectiveness of the school – outstanding
The school’s capacity for sustained improvement – outstanding
Comments:
• Robin Hood is an outstanding school. It provides outstanding Value for Money.
• No complacency
• Remarkable progress amongst some groups
• In-year evidence of accelerated progress
• Consistently high levels of challenge for pupils and staff
• A highly inclusive ethos.
• Highly inclusive school.
• Inspirational and innovative leadership.
• Rigorous self-evaluation at all levels.
• Pupils achievement is outstanding.
• Exceptional curriculum.
• First class guidance care & support.
• The highest quality partnership work also encompasses the excellent promotion of community cohesion.
• Accommodation exceptionally well used.
• The most is made of resources / funds.
________________________________________________________________
Outcomes for Individuals and Groups of Pupils
Outcomes for individuals and groups of pupils – outstanding
Pupil attainment – outstanding
The quality of pupils learning and their progress – outstanding
The quality of learning for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities and their progress – outstanding
Comments:
• Pupils achieve outstandingly well and enjoy school immensely.
• Pupils relish daily opportunities to develop their expertise.
• Very strong work ethic.
• Highly developed collaborative skills.
• Culture of valuing one another and respect.
• Spirituality evident through Arts, Drama, Dance.
________________________________________________________________
The extent to which pupils feel safe – outstanding
Pupil behaviour – outstanding
The extent to which pupils adopt healthy lifestyles – outstanding
The extent to which pupils contribute to the life of the school and the wider community – outstanding
The extent to which pupils develop workplace and other skills that will contribute to their future economic well-being – outstanding
Attendance – good
The extent of pupils spiritual, moral, social and cultural development – outstanding
Comments:
• Celebration Assembly – outstanding
• Children model safe behaviours and practices
• Children are role-models for each other
________________________________________________________________
How Effective Is The Provision?
How effective is the provision – outstanding
Quality of teaching – outstanding
The use of assessment to support learning – outstanding
The extent to which the curriculum meets pupils needs, including, where relevant, through partnerships – outstanding
The effectiveness of care, guidance and support – outstanding
Comments:
• Teachers in this school are re-shaping learning on a minute by minute basis
• Fast-paced learning
• Teaching assistant are exceptionally well deployed to meet pupils’ individual needs
• Teachers mark pupils work thoroughly
• Staff very self-evaluative
• Very strong use of AfL
• Lots of learning dialogue evident in classrooms
• High quality marking
• So much to celebrate in the curriculum
• The school curriculum is recognised as an exemplar of best practice
________________________________________________________________
How Effective Is Leadership & Management?
How effective is Leadership & Management – outstanding
The effectiveness of leadership and management in embedding ambition and driving improvement – outstanding
The leadership and management of teaching and learning – outstanding
The effectiveness of the Governing Body – good
The effectiveness of the school’s engagement with parents and carers – good
The effectiveness of partnerships in promoting learning and well-being – outstanding
The effectiveness with which the school promotes equality of opportunity and tackles discrimination – outstanding
The effectiveness of safeguarding procedures – good
The effectiveness with which the school promotes community cohesion – outstanding
Comments:
• Staff are managed extremely well
• Opportunities for Professional development are excellent
• Staff morale very high – key strength
• Motivational leadership
• Staff are proud to work at Robin Hood
• Outcomes are forensically analysed
• Very strong use of data
• Staff are highly involved in the use of data. They pick up anomalies immediately and then put a plan in place to deal with them.
• Leadership takes every opportunity to promote learning
• Very clear enabling of leadership at all levels
• Consistent support for and encouragement of staff at all levels
• First rate environment
• CP Policy & Single Central Record in place
• E-Safety outstanding
• Strong links with external support agencies
• Multi-agency working
________________________________________________________________
Early Year Foundation Stage
Overall effectiveness – good
Outcomes for children in early Years Foundation Stage – good
Outcomes for children in the EYFS – good
The quality of provision in the EYFS – good
The effectiveness of leadership & management in the EYFS - good
Comments:
• Strong evidence of accelerated progress over the past two terms
• Team Leader has brought a lot of strengths
• Strong self-evaluation
issue 29, 2010-11, 6th May 11
Dear Parent/Carer,
Visitors
We were visited this week by Lee Murnane, Principal at Seaford North Primary School, Melbourne, Australia and Wendy Larcombe, Principal at Appin Park School in the state of Victoria, Australia. Lee and Wendy are both on Professional Development visits to the Northern Hemisphere and are visiting select schools on their travels. Lee has visited schools in Beijing, New York, Paris, Glasgow, London… and made the trip up from London especially to spend a couple of hours with us at Robin Hood. It was fantastic to hear very complimentary things about our school from him, given the number, range and reputations of the other schools he has visited. It is still a matter of mystery and pride that we are established on the list of ‘must see’ schools on the Australian Principals tour of Europe.
Our Year 34 pupils had a day of Hip Hop and Bollywood dancing in the Hall on Thursday. Ofsted inspectors were very taken with the creative and dynamic curriculum at Robin Hood. We had a Planetarium in the Hall for our Year 56 Science Topic while the inspectors were in school with us. The Lead Inspector was actually trapped inside the Planetarium at one point… thankfully, she didn’t hold it against us!
We are told that the ofsted report will be made public on 11th May.
Transition Day - Rodillian
The Year 6 Transition Day for those children transferring to Rodillian takes place on Tuesday 5th July, the same day as our Meet Your New Teacher Day. Year 6 children should go direct to Rodillian on the day and should not come here first. Those Year 6 children not transferring to Rodillian should come to school as usual.
Bags 2 School
Bags 2 School Thursday 12th May. Please bring your bags first thing in the morning. My thanks to our dedicated PTA for their continuing efforts to support the school and to those members of our school community who support our PTA.
Oulton Raidettes
Oulton Raidettes Womens Rugby League Team welcome all level of players to their training sessions on Wednesdays and Fridays, 6.00pm-7.00pm at Oulton Rugby Club. Contact Vanessa on 07912057428 for more information.
Have a lovely weekend,
Mr Wilson
Visitors
We were visited this week by Lee Murnane, Principal at Seaford North Primary School, Melbourne, Australia and Wendy Larcombe, Principal at Appin Park School in the state of Victoria, Australia. Lee and Wendy are both on Professional Development visits to the Northern Hemisphere and are visiting select schools on their travels. Lee has visited schools in Beijing, New York, Paris, Glasgow, London… and made the trip up from London especially to spend a couple of hours with us at Robin Hood. It was fantastic to hear very complimentary things about our school from him, given the number, range and reputations of the other schools he has visited. It is still a matter of mystery and pride that we are established on the list of ‘must see’ schools on the Australian Principals tour of Europe.
Our Year 34 pupils had a day of Hip Hop and Bollywood dancing in the Hall on Thursday. Ofsted inspectors were very taken with the creative and dynamic curriculum at Robin Hood. We had a Planetarium in the Hall for our Year 56 Science Topic while the inspectors were in school with us. The Lead Inspector was actually trapped inside the Planetarium at one point… thankfully, she didn’t hold it against us!
We are told that the ofsted report will be made public on 11th May.
Transition Day - Rodillian
The Year 6 Transition Day for those children transferring to Rodillian takes place on Tuesday 5th July, the same day as our Meet Your New Teacher Day. Year 6 children should go direct to Rodillian on the day and should not come here first. Those Year 6 children not transferring to Rodillian should come to school as usual.
Bags 2 School
Bags 2 School Thursday 12th May. Please bring your bags first thing in the morning. My thanks to our dedicated PTA for their continuing efforts to support the school and to those members of our school community who support our PTA.
Oulton Raidettes
Oulton Raidettes Womens Rugby League Team welcome all level of players to their training sessions on Wednesdays and Fridays, 6.00pm-7.00pm at Oulton Rugby Club. Contact Vanessa on 07912057428 for more information.
Have a lovely weekend,
Mr Wilson
Sunday 8 May 2011
Rothwell Bible Readathon
The Rothwell Bible Readathon will take place on 23-25 June at Rothwell Methodist Church.
As many people as possible, young and old, are invited to join in reading the Bible, out loud, non-stop. If any individual or group would like to participate, contact:
Chrissie Brown
0788 447 2313
0113 282 2291 extn 10 / 214
or email chrissiewellspring6@gmail.com
for more details and to book a reading slot (15 minutes). About 300 people are needed to get through the whole Bible, so please pass the word on!
Why should you get involved?
1 To be part of a unique once-off community experience of reading a classic book aloud in a large public building.
2 To take the opportunity to look closely at some Bible stories covered by the chapter readings chosen.
3. To look at the literature styles and history of the Bible.
What is a Bible Readathon?
A Bible readathon is a marathon read of the whole Bible – out loud – non-stop – cover to cover – and it will be happening right here in Rothwell this June.
How is it done?
The Bible = 2 testaments = 66 books = 1,193 chapters = 31,111 verses = approx 100 verses per reader = 300 slots of 15 minutes = 75 hours! That means we will be reading continuously through 3 nights and 3 days, so we'll need about 300 readers, young and old, school children, pensioners, everyone doing their bit to achieve that goal, on average reading 100 verses each (or per group responsively).
Why are you doing it?
This year churches are commemorating the 400th anniversary of King James I's 1611 Authorised Version, the first officially sanctioned translation of the Bible into English. We hope to also take this opportunity to encourage the readers to be sponsored per Bible verse, so that funds can be raised to subsidise Bibles abroad.
When and where is it happening?
From Wednesday evening, 22nd June through to Sunday morning, 26th June 2011 at
Rothwell Methodist Church, Butcher Lane, Rothwell, LS26 0DB. The project is being hosted by Rothwell Methodist Church www.rothwellmethodistchurch.shutterfly.com
and assisted by Rothwell & District Churches Together www.rothwellchurches.org.uk.
As many people as possible, young and old, are invited to join in reading the Bible, out loud, non-stop. If any individual or group would like to participate, contact:
Chrissie Brown
0788 447 2313
0113 282 2291 extn 10 / 214
or email chrissiewellspring6@gmail.com
for more details and to book a reading slot (15 minutes). About 300 people are needed to get through the whole Bible, so please pass the word on!
Why should you get involved?
1 To be part of a unique once-off community experience of reading a classic book aloud in a large public building.
2 To take the opportunity to look closely at some Bible stories covered by the chapter readings chosen.
3. To look at the literature styles and history of the Bible.
What is a Bible Readathon?
A Bible readathon is a marathon read of the whole Bible – out loud – non-stop – cover to cover – and it will be happening right here in Rothwell this June.
How is it done?
The Bible = 2 testaments = 66 books = 1,193 chapters = 31,111 verses = approx 100 verses per reader = 300 slots of 15 minutes = 75 hours! That means we will be reading continuously through 3 nights and 3 days, so we'll need about 300 readers, young and old, school children, pensioners, everyone doing their bit to achieve that goal, on average reading 100 verses each (or per group responsively).
Why are you doing it?
This year churches are commemorating the 400th anniversary of King James I's 1611 Authorised Version, the first officially sanctioned translation of the Bible into English. We hope to also take this opportunity to encourage the readers to be sponsored per Bible verse, so that funds can be raised to subsidise Bibles abroad.
When and where is it happening?
From Wednesday evening, 22nd June through to Sunday morning, 26th June 2011 at
Rothwell Methodist Church, Butcher Lane, Rothwell, LS26 0DB. The project is being hosted by Rothwell Methodist Church www.rothwellmethodistchurch.shutterfly.com
and assisted by Rothwell & District Churches Together www.rothwellchurches.org.uk.
Monday 2 May 2011
Horbury Pink Ladies Majorettes
Horbury Pink Ladies Majorettes
RECRUITING NOW
• Specialising in Batons and Pom Poms
• Children 5+ welcome
• Train Tues & Weds 1730-1930 In Horbury
• Established troupe for more than 18 years
For more information contact Sharron on
07974 672666 or shaz71@fsmail.net
RECRUITING NOW
• Specialising in Batons and Pom Poms
• Children 5+ welcome
• Train Tues & Weds 1730-1930 In Horbury
• Established troupe for more than 18 years
For more information contact Sharron on
07974 672666 or shaz71@fsmail.net
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