World book day in Rowan

World book day in Rowan was amazing and everyone made lots of effort with their costumes and props.  Reading opportunities were experienced, staff to pupils and peer to peer. Some lovely book markers were made and The Fantastic Mr Fox enjoyed relaxing in the reading area. Mrs Devlin read The Room on the Broom with…

Primary PE

During PE today primary pupils worked together for team building to build up characters’ faces using a range of equipment for their shape and size. Turn taking and listening skills were very important throughout the task to ensure the group used the correct equipment to match the part of the face. They checked the learning…

Judaism in Rowan (Primary)

Today the pupils in Rowan were learning about what the Shabbat is in Judaism and how they celebrate this special time which starts on a Friday evening and finishes on a Saturday evening.  During this time they eat challah bread, drink wine (blackcurrant juice) from a Kiddush cup, Shabbat candles are lit, special spices are…

Vikings in Rowan (Topic)

This term pupils in Rowan have been learning about Vikings, how they lived, where they lived and what they did to survive. Brianna said “The Vikings raided places to steal from the houses”. Olivia said “the material was scratchy” when she dressed as a Viking girl. Jenson said that the horn reminded him of the…

Primary PESSPA

During PESSPA play in primary the pupils enjoy a wide range of activities to participate in to encourage play and health and well being. It’s that time of year when the garden section can start to be developed to encourage nature. A group help to ensure the garden and grounds are clear and tidy with…

Chestnut Intervention group (primary)

This week during Chestnut intervention group the group have focused on using fine motor skills, turn taking and sharing, hand eye co- ordination, thinking skills, working together, problem solving and recognising the zones of regulation. Fun practical activities have included treasure hunt for gold coins, hand football challenge, jumping into the correct colour hula hoop…

Chestnut group (Article 28,31 & 36)

During Chestnut intervention group today the group followed a structured visual schedule to participate in a baking activity.  Skills used were turn taking, listening and following instructions and personal safety when baking. They then listened to Miss Ennis read a lovely story all about a recycling a box and the children decided that for an…