Purple Patch
Chess News
27 Mar 2009 2:39PM
Last Saturday was the U11 National Counties Zonal qualifying event. Both Hector and Raphael were representing Kent. The event comprised of teams of 24 players. Raphael played board 2 and scored 2½ out of 3 and Hector played board 8 and scored 3 out of 3. Kent finished first beating last year’s national champions Barnet convincingly into second place. Well done to Hector and Raphael who will be representing Kent in the national finals in a few months time.
Angharad J. played in the Kent U9's squad on March 14th in Nottingham and the team came 2nd. She and Alannah A. are playing in the Kent Girls U11 on the 28th in Bolton so best of luck to both of them.
End of term letter
27 Mar 2009 2:33PM
Dear Parents,
As I sit here, the School is unusually quiet, especially after the wonderful Easter Bonnet parades earlier in the day. Photographic memories will soon be appearing on the website for you to view of this colourful and creative event. Now only a small number of staff remain in the building as most of you have left to start the Easter holiday.
Our end of term assembly was one of mixed emotions as we came together to celebrate the successes and say our goodbyes to two of our pupils and staff. Zac at TPR and Joshua at EC leave us to move to the country, and both Mr Edwards and Miss Wilkinson will soon be moving back to Australia. We wish all of them every happiness in their new homes and schools, and trust that they will keep in touch.
As we say goodbye to the teachers, we also want to express our thanks for all that they have brought to the school during their tenure at Rosemead. Miss Wilkinson leaves us after four and half years and she will be greatly missed by both the children and the staff. We are grateful to Mr Edwards for staying on beyond the summer term and taking a class on into year 4.
Celebrations included news of senior school destinations for year 6 pupils, some merits and the all important house point totals (well done Tudor!). We also sent best wishes, via Miss Wilkinson, to Miss Ansell who is getting married this Saturday.
I wish you all a very peaceful and enjoyable Easter holiday and look forward to seeing a number of you when I join the skiers in Arosa next week. (I notice that my arrival will be just in time for the disco so will be ready to join in the fun right from the start!)
Best wishes,
Mrs Brown and Mrs Sherwood
Sports News
27 Mar 2009 2:17PM
Rosemead Football & Netball Seasons Finish off Strongly
It’s been an incredibly busy season for all our footballers and netballers this year, and the season finished off as strong as ever. We had two year 3&4 football teams acquit themselves excellently against Oakfield on Monday afternoon. Both matches were very close, and really could have swung either way, but we were unlucky to narrowly lose both games.
Then on Thursday our year 6 netball team had their last ever Rosemead netball fixture at an excellent tournament at Royal Russell School. The standard was very high, and our girls were no exception to that. They produced some of the finest netball we’ve seen all year and played extremely well, finishing up in 4th place overall.
A huge well done to all the girls and boys who have played and trained really well all season. We have continued to strive forward, and have improved greatly throughout the year. We look forward to further successes in our summer sports next term!
Bike Training Summer Term
27 Mar 2009 2:10PM
Dear year 6 parents,
I have been asked by the Cycling Training UK to cancel the bike doctor which was to be held on 20th April. They will still need to bring their bikes in to be checked, however, this will now take place in the half hour before your 1st lesson.
This should actually make life easier for everyone involved. We may be able to have a bike doctoring session for the community later in the term. I will keep you posted.
I will inform you and your child when their day and time will be, as soon as I have sorted out the details. This will be no later than Wednesday 22nd April, 2 days after we return, but may be even sooner.
I trust that this is all right and thank you for your swift responses and support.
Yours sincerely,
Tim Harrison – PE Teacher
Lost Property
27 Mar 2009 2:04PM
Mya S. (year 1) has lost her blazer. She lost it after a ballet session at TPR. Could all parents who have children attending the same ballet session please check at home to see that they do not have Mya's blazer at home?
Many thanks.
Dance Demonstration
25 Mar 2009 6:49PM
Mrs Hollingworth's Dance Demonstration - 21st March
Many thanks to all the parents for their donations towards Mrs Hollingworth's thank you gifts and a particularly big thank you to the mums who helped collect. With the collection, I bought two bouquets, a bottle of champagne, a bottle of red wine and a box of chocolates. These were presented in two lots at the end of each demonstration by Izzy, Rachel, Kiara, Edith and Elissa - thank you to you all for doing such a splendid job!
Thank you too to all the dancers for putting on such a fantastic display!
Fiona Nicholson
RSA News
25 Mar 2009 6:45PM
Summer Ball 2009
The RSA team has organised a wonderful ball for the end of the summer term. For more details and a reply slip, please click *here*. It certainly looks like it's going to be a great evening, so book early to avoid disappointment!
RSA News
23 Mar 2009 9:22PM
Amazon Commission
So far this term parents, accessing the Amazon site through the fundraising pages of Purple Patch, have raised £65.77, simply by remembering Rosemead while shopping online. Thank you everyone who remembered and please, if you're buying books (or much more) to take away or give away this Easter... don't forget to start your shopping at Purple Patch!
Sports News
23 Mar 2009 11:42AM
Sports Kits
Please can you check at home if your son/daughter has played in any matches where they've worn school kits? We are particularly short of football kits and swimming tea-bags.
Many thanks.
Sports Team
The Week Ahead
22 Mar 2009 1:12PM
Week beginning 23rd March, 2009
Monday, 23rd
15.30 Year 4 Football match vs. Oakfield at Burbage Road
15.35 Cake sale both sites
Tuesday, 24th
Concert rehearsals
Wednesday, 25th
Mrs. Riley out a.m. only
Concert rehearsals
19.00 Rosemead concert
Thursday, 26th
8.55 5K Class Assembly
Mrs. Carvall out
Music exams
12.30 Years 5 & 6 leave for Netball tournament at Royal Russell School
Friday, 27th
Last day at Rosemead for Miss Wilkinson and Mr. Edwards.
Mrs. Carvall out
8.45 Easter Bonnet Parade at TPR
9.15 Easter Bonnet Parade at EC
12.30 Term ends
p.m. Ski trip coach departs for Arosa. Return 4th April.
Easter Bonnet Parade
22 Mar 2009 12:57PM
On Friday, 27th March, we will be holding our annual Easter Bonnet Parade. For those of you who are new to Rosemead, the Easter Bonnet Parade is an important tradition in the school. Each year, all the children and staff arrive on the last morning of the Spring Term sporting their creations. Bonnets can be made out of anything you like. They usually hold a liberal sprinking of chicks and mini eggs, as well as flowers. Each year, however, there are those who take the road less travelled and come in with the most unusual creations. If you have not made your mind up yet as to what sort of bonnet your child/ren will be wearing, maybe the photo above will give you some ideas.
It really is a great day and the most tremendous fun for all!
African Dance Workshop
22 Mar 2009 12:37PM
Read some of the children's notes about their African Dance Workshop they had on Thursday. These are going to be passed on to those led the workshops. Clearly the children had great fun...
Thank you for an amazing lesson on dance, (like no other one I have had!). I think you have an amazing talent! Keep up the good work! Ella M.
The best part of the African Dance was when we jumped up and shouted AFRICA!! We all thought the dancing was GREAT! THANKS! Robin
My favourite part was when we performed the dance. I really enjoyed learning the moves as it was exciting and energetic. And a complete change to our normal dances. Zahra
The best bit about the African Dance was when we sat down and slid cross the floor. Finlay
I really enjoyed the African Dance! My best part was when we had to do the jump called 'Africa' and the dance routine. Ella H.
My favourite part of the African Dance Workshop was when we slid on the floor. It was really fun and it's one of the few times we're actually allowed to slide on the floor in school uniform! Elena
Year 5 Residential Trip
22 Mar 2009 12:18PM
On Monday, 9th March, we went to the Isle of Wight. We went on the coach for a two hour drive until we got to the ferry. We stayed at a four-star hotel called Ashleigh House. We had dormitories. I was with Niamh, Eve and Rosie.
My first favourite thing that we did is the model village. I loved it because everything was tiny and really cute. There were little people playing football. There were little people playing instruments and if you listened, you could hear music. There was a little church, where little people were getting married. It was incredibly cute. I took so many pictures. I am probably going to hang them in my room.
My second favourite thing that we did in the Isle of Wight is the sweet factory. We were shown how to make traditional humbug sweets. I thought it was very interesting. I never knew how to make sweets, but now I do. After that, we went to buy some sweets in the factory shop. I bought mix for me and my brother and Rhubarb and Custard.
My third favourite thing in the Isle of Wight is the Walzing Waters. I loved it. The Walzing Waters were coloured waters doing pretty patterns. I thought it was something different, but very good as well.
I enjoyed the Isle of Wight a lot. I loved the disco. It was very good as well, but those three things I thought were best.
Polly – 5W
My favourite bit of the Isle of Wight was going to the Dinosaur Isle. It was a museum all about dinosaurs. There were lots of differnt types of skulls and there was a big T–Rex skull and I stuck my head in it. That is my favourite bit about Dinosaur Isle.
My second favourite bit is going to the model village. I liked that so much because there were little thatched cottages and there were shops, and if you looked very carefully, you could see little things on sale in there! I really can't think how they got them in there though.
My third favourite thing is the glass factory. It was really interesting about how they made all the bowls and vases. A man led us through how you made a vase. The colour you put on vases is actually natural powder!
I enjoyed the Isle of Wight because we did so many things. These are all things we did: the coastal walk, we went to Alum Bay, the Needles, the sweet factory, Dinosaur Isle, fossil hunting, the gardens, the playground, Walzing Waters, the disco, the Planetarium, the Aquarium, the model village, the buffet, the pier head and the ferry. I learnt loads and loads. I loved it!
Josie – 5W
These are just two examples of writing the children in year 5 have done about their residential trip. Clearly everyone involved had tremendous fun. Many thanks to all the staff for preparing such a wonderful trip for all the children. I know that many of the year 4 children can't wait until it's their turn next year!
French Assembly
20 Mar 2009 2:09PM
Today, four of our year 6 children went to each classroom at TPR to tell them about la Francophonie. We learnt that the Francophonie world comprises more than 40 colonies worldwide. We learnt about the number of people speaking France around the world and the particular countries in which French is spoken.
The assembly took 2 minutes and 59 seconds to present. It was a whistle–stop tour of the French world, and the children did it marvellously!
Year 6 Trip
20 Mar 2009 1:47PM
Dulwich Picture Gallery
Read some notes from the 6R children to Dulwich Picture Gallery. They clearly had a super time when they visited yesterday!
My favourite part was when we wrote our ouwn plays. The drama was definitely the best part. Zahra
My favourite moment was when we acted out the old man. It was very funny. Adam
My favourite part was when we did different walking. Hannah M.
I really enjoyed acting out the picture at the end. It was magical. Gemma
My favourite part of the day was the drama at the end. Jussi
I really enjoyed acting. Thank you wery much. Ella H.
My favourite part was pretending to be an old lady and a ballet dancer. Marina
My favourite part was when we did the acting of the picture. Elliott
The best bit was acting like: old people, toddlers, etc.. Roshni
Mt favourite part was acting out the ships on the waves. I really enjoyed it. Thank you. Lauren
I enjoyed doing our drama in the groups best. Thank you so much! Claudia
My favourite part is when we acted out what you told us to be. Finlay
My favourite part was reenacting the storm at sea. I really enjoyed making up a script and acting it out. Elena
My favourite part was the drama at the end. Ella M.
My favourite part was when we shared our scenes with the rest of the class. Emilia
My favourite part were rehearsing the scenes and when the children were walking around using their tongues as the leading part! Thank you. Mrs. Riley
Book Week
20 Mar 2009 10:54AM
Mrs. Williams's Adults' Quiz
Just a reminder! The closing date for this year's literary quiz is the last day of term, Friday 27th March. Please click *here* to download the quiz, if you have not done so already. Best of luck everyone!
Childcare Available
20 Mar 2009 10:52AM
Weekend Childcare
My name is Maria Wright. I am available to babysit on a Friday or Saturday evening at your home. I have been working at Rosemead for 13 years as a dinner supervisor and playground assistant and know all the children well. Collection after school available too. Please contact Mrs Maria Wright on 07960 936057. Thank you.
Sports News
20 Mar 2009 10:34AM
Swimming gala
On Thursday 19th March the Rosemead swimming team went to Dulwich college swimming pool to compete in a gala against Dulwich College and St Benedict’s. Years 3 to 6 represented Rosemead well. The swimming squad is now so big we had enough swimmers to put 2 children in each race. Dulwich College have always beaten us before but only just beat us this time! Next time Rosemead will hopefully beat them. We did ever so well and came a close second with 188 points after Dulwich College who won with 197. St Benedict’s came third. Rosemead should be very proud as they have done very well. I would like to thank Miss King, Mr Gallagher, Mrs Nicholson, Ms Borny and all the parents for cheering us on. I would also like to thank Mrs Simpson for coaching us.
Hannah C. – Swimming Captain
Sports News
20 Mar 2009 10:33AM
Netballers gain valuable end of season victory
Well done to all our netballers this week. We had two teams who competed very well against Alleyn’s on Tuesday afternoon, following a well–deserved victory against Oakfield on Monday. A huge well done to everyone who’s taken part in netball this term!
Rosemead shine at Indoor Athletics Event
We enjoyed a great afternoon of athletics on Wednesday at the ISA event held at Riverston School. Our girls team finished 3rd overall, while the boys finished 4th. Well done to all who took part: Tejan, Jussi, Miles, Adam, Cameron M, Tom H, Toto, Savannah, Elena, Anna, Florence and Hannah. Particular congratulations to Anna and Elena, who both achieved gold in their respective events!
Nail-biting evening at Swimming Gala
We had an incredible evening at our triangular swimming gala on Thursday night. Rosemead did fantastically well, and were agonisingly close to snatching victory. Well done to everyone!
Please see the report from the swimming captain above.
