There may be a couple of weeks left to go, but at

this time of year, I address the Board of Directors

with representatives from the Parents Network and
give a summary of the academic year. Here is a
prcis of the meeting for you to read.

It has been another wonderful year at Rosemary
Works School. From major improvements to the
outside space to the recent successful inspection, we
are certainly going from strength to strength. When
we return in September, the school will, again,
transform with the major refurbishments planned for
the majority of the school and the designs look
amazing. I shall share a snippet of their work with
you very soon.

Children have been on an unprecedented amount of
school trips this year making the most of the weather
and facilities on our doorstep, and the blog is
bursting with photos and videos from them. From the
X Factor rehearsals to London Zoo and a lot of
outdoorsy activities, the children have had a very
enriching experience this year and this will continue
and further develop next year.

In next years first term, the Enrichment topic will be
N1. That is every aspect of our immediate local area.
If you work or have a relevant experience of N1 or
know local businesses or services that would like us
rocking up to their doors, please let me know!

This year ended with 74 children on roll. Next
years figures look at around 99 pupils which is a
pleasing improvement. Congratulations to the
children leaving in Year 2 who were accepted into
Northbridge House, Highgate, Forest and two
excellent independent schools out of London.

For the 13 remaining Year 2 children, they will be
moving into our Upper School next year and
reigniting the trail for the full up-to-Year-6 Primary
School.





New Staff

Ross Stewart (Year 3/4 Class Teacher)

Ross is joining us as a Year 3/4 teacher in September.
He is an experienced, outstanding teacher with a
strong track record and excellent references. He
taught a very good lesson and interviewed well. He
also is bringing his two daughters (Agatha and
Eleanor) into the school Reception & Year 1.

Alice Penman (Year 1 + Year 3/4 Italian Teacher)

Alice is an experienced teacher who taught a lesson
in Italian to our Year 2/3 children and showed
excellent promise. She will be teaching the Year 1
children with a 30 minute weekly slot when she will
teach Italian to the Year 3/4 children.

Cassie Kosky (Reception Class TA)

Cassie joins us from an agency. She has spent two
days on supply for us in Reception Class. She will also
be a member of staff in the after school club each
evening. She is a good practitioner with experience
of the EYFS.

Alana Duncan (Year 3/4 Class TA & Librarian)

Alana is currently completing her degree at
Birmingham University. She is a bright, motivated
individual who is thrilled to start with us in
September. She will work in Year 3/4 each morning;
in the afternoons she will split her time between
other class needs (including Nursery Class), the
library and cover as requested.

Rachel Alcraft

Rachel is a parent who ran the very successful Code
Club this term. She will be teaching coding to the
Year 3/4 children for an hour each week.

Staff Leavers

Sheryl Eggman (ne Callaghan) took maternity
leave. Her last day was 20
th
June and she has not
yet confirmed whether she intends to return
September 2015. Understandably she will see how
her young family develop and make her decision
nearer the time. Best wishes to her, Nick and baby.

Lizzie Duparq has secured a place on a PGCE
course starting September 2014.

Alex Kearley-Shiers has also secured a place on a
PGCE course.

Existing Staff

Kerry, Shirley, Pam, Jackie, Vicky, David and Paul
are continuing with us and working within the same
capacity as this year. Paul will run Media Studies
which will encompass art, movie making, ICT and
music.

Therefore the structure next year is:

Nursery Class Kerry, Mica, Shirley and TBA
Reception Class Pam, Cassie
Year 1 Alice, Jackie
Year 2 David, Vicky
Year 3/4 Ross, Alana


Assessment (Key Stage 1 & 2)

Levelling is fast becoming a thing of the past under the Governments plans to change aspects of the primary
curriculum. We, on the other hand, prefer to have a benchmark from which we can see how our children are
progressing, both in terms of attainment and achievement. It is important to not only see that children are
exceeding National expectation, but are making good progress within their own personal development. The levels
start at 1c then progress to 1b, 1a, 2c, 2b, 2a, etc. Children have indicative benchmarks at the end of each
school Year. The key benchmarks are that children should have achieved a level 2b in the core subjects by the
end of Year 2 and a level 4b by the time they finish primary school in Year 6. Within this context, our children
are doing fantastically well.

Year 2 undertook their SATs in June and the results are outstanding. National expectation is for Year 2 children
to achieve at least a level 2b in these areas.

Maths: Writing: Reading:
5% achieved level 4 17% achieved level 4
83% achieved level 3 44% achieved level 3 67% achieved level 3
12% achieved level 2a 56% achieved level 2 16% achieved level 2

It is a truly remarkable achievement to have children working comfortably within level 3 and some at level 4 in
Year 2 bearing in mind the National expectation for children at the end of Year 6 is level 4b.

Year 1 results are similarly pleasing. National expectation is for Year 1 children to achieve a level 1a in these
areas.

Maths: Writing: Reading:
56% achieved level 3c
31% achieved level 2b 19% achieved level 2b
57% achieved level 2c 44% achieved level 2c 6% achieved level 2c
43% achieved level 1a 25% achieved level 1a 19% achieved level 1a

Please note: this doesnt show the progress since the Autumn Term. I compile tracking data from the teachers
each term and use this information to see the progress, according to levels (1, 2, 3, etc.) and sublevels (a, b, c)
that have changed since the last assessment. I plan to personally work with small groups of children next year to
maximise excellent progress (as identified in the ISI inspection report) with Maths and Literacy activities.


These children did a great job with the preparations for our rather ambitious
Summer Show next week they were patient when rehearsing and they
delivered the songs and their lines well. Next week the focus is for children to be
good friends and be extra kind and empathetic to the children in the school.
Easy!
The Artist of the Week went to Alfie in Year 1. His close observational drawing of
his shoe shows great skill, attention to detail and ability to use shading and
proportion to good effect. Well done Alfie!




Nursery Class .......... Joseph
Reception Class ...... Ellie-Mae
Year 1 ........................ Freya
Year 2/3 ................... Matilda





















Nursery Class

Bella for being so kind towards her friends this week, particularly if they were feeling sad.
Also for always being so polite and remembering to use her manners at all times throughout
the day and trying hard with our song for the summer show. Well done Bella!

Erik for being so thoughtful towards his friends and always making them feel included, this
was very noticeable when playing pass the parcel this week and Erik is always thinking of
others. A big well done Erik!


Reception Class

Evan for doing so much fantastic independent writing about the different stages of a frog's
life cycle. He's a bit of an expert! Well done Evan!

Year 1

Marika, you are 'Star of the Week'! Your behaviour is impeccable every day and you are a
fantastic role model for the other children in the school. Your listening in class is always
excellent and you follow instructions accurately, consistently producing a high level of work.
Your contribution during the summer show practice recently has been commendable. Well
done Marika!

Year 2/3

Our star of the week is Lily. She has been absolutely fantastic in our Summer Show rehearsals.
Lily has learnt her lines and knows all the words to the songs. She has shown a wonderful
enthusiasm for taking part and has acted out her role as the Caterpillar brilliantly. Well done
Lily!








































Week 3 Dish of the Day
Alternative
Option
Vegetables/Sides
Salad
Selection
Dessert Tea
Monday
Five bean chilli & brown
rice
Sandwich
selection
Nachos &
sweetcorn
Mixed
salad
Fresh fruit
Carrot & coriander
soup & seasonal
cake
Tuesday Salmon and broccoli pasta
Cheesy pasta
Plain pasta
Green beans
Mixed
salad
Fresh fruit
Beans on toast &
seasonal cake
Wednesday Sausages & mash
Sandwich
selection
Peas
Mixed
salad
Yoghurt
Feta cheese &
couscous salad &
fruit
Thursday Hidden Veg tomato pasta
Sandwich
selection
Garlic bread
Mixed
salad
seasonal
cake
Cheese, avocado,
salsa & sour cream
quesadillas
& flapjack
Friday
Jacket Potato with choice
of: cheese, beans, Tuna,
cauliflower cheese or chilli
Sandwich
selection
Coleslaw
Mixed
salad
Stewed
fruit
compote &
yoghurt
Soya
yoghurt
Smoked salmon and
cream cheese bagels
& Fresh Fruit
Our Summer Show Alice in Wonderland NEXT WEEK!
Well be performing our Summer Show Alice in Wonderland next week and we have added an
extra date! Please, please email Alannah to let her know what day you plan to attend and how
many of you are coming. We have a maximum capacity of 40 per show (unless we repeat aspects of
the performance twice for space issues), so select Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday and let her
know ASAP. Remember, we plan to start at 3pm sharp! You do not need a ticket.

ISI Inspection Report
Hopefully you would have received the ISI inspection. It is fantastic and were delighted to be able to
share it with you. It is also on the blog press here to access it and spread the good word!

Revised Menu
Attached to the Newsletter email is the new 3 week cycle menu for the school. In addition to the
main meal and alternative options, we cater for gluten free diets and vegetarians. Teachers tell their
children what is on the menu each morning and children select what meal they would like. This
continues to mean less waste and fuller children. Do encourage your children to try any new dishes.
Im sure theyll all be delicious! Also, there are far fewer soups at tea time and we have opted, in this
heat, for lighter tea options.

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For Your Diary

Mapping out the rest of the academic year so you can book time off to not miss a thing!

8
th
July ................................................................................................ Summer Show 3pm
9
th
July ................................................................................................ Summer Show 3pm
10
th
July .............................................................................................. Summer Show 3pm (EXTRA DATE!)
12
th
July .............................................................................................. Summer Fete
17
th
July .............................................................................................. Last Day of Term (Picnic in the Park)
18
th
July .............................................................................................. Teacher INSET + Play Scheme + Nursery OPEN


Picnic in the Park 17
th
July at Noon
Last year we celebrated the end of the school year by heading off to Rosemary Gardens for a
12pm picnic. You are all welcome to come along. If you wish for your child to have a school
packed lunch, please let Alannah know, but you are equally welcome to bring along a picnic and
relax in the park with us. Therell be music, games and a celebration of the staff that are leaving.
All children are welcome, so if you have other children or cousins, bring them along!
Summer Fete
The fete is soon upon
us. Saturday week is
the date not to be
forgotten. The fete
was legendary last
year and promises to
be even better this
year. Thank you to
all of you for
donating so far. Its
never too late and
please come along.
Your support on the
day will be most
appreciated.