NO DEVICES = NO DISTRACTIONS
At Rokeby School we are working hard to ensure that students stay focused on their learning. We know that mobile phones and other electronic devices negatively affect concentration and can lead to fatigue, headaches, anxiety and other mental health concerns We know that social media (X, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat ) can be a huge distraction and can be used to cause hurt and promote negativity if not used responsibly.
We offer our students the opportunity to hand their devices into reception every morning so that they are safe but not a distraction We understand that as parents you may want your son to have a phone travelling to and from school which is why we offer this facility Many phones and devices are very expensive and handing them in at reception ensures that they are kept safe. Please encourage your son to do this and make it a good habit.
If it is not handed in, devices need to be switched off and put in school bags (not in blazers and pockets). If a device is seen it will be confiscated, a behaviour point issued and it will be returned to the student at the end of the day If it happens again, a parent/carer will need to come from home to collect it and meet with a member of staff to discuss our concerns.
If at any point in the day you need to contact your son or he needs to contact you, this can happen through our school reception.
If you have any questions, please get in touch to discuss
Parenting Advice
Newham are running a new online parenting course, Strengthening Families, Strengthening Communities (SFSC), which has been developed by the Race Equality Foundation. To book a course or explore our other parenting programmes, please visit Newham's Parenting Offer Page on Newham Families Advice and Support
Overview of the Autumn Term 2024/25 courses (September – December 2024):
Being A Parent - ADHD 5-16yrs – 3rd October 2024, 10:00 am –12:00 pm
Who's in Charge (Child to Parent Abuse) 11-16yrs – 2nd October 2024, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Being A Parent - 2-11yrs – 2nd October 2024, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Triple P Family Transitions (For separated couples who are coparenting) 0-16yrs – 6th November 2024
DICE (Awareness Raising of Grooming and Child Exploitation) 1018yrs – 1st October 2024, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Parents are encouraged to book through Ticket Tailor to secure their places.
Mr Fox’s Weekly Maths Puzzle
Correct answers to Mr Fox on Monday.
A cloud weighs around a million tonnes. A cloud typically has a volume of around 1km3 and a density of around 1.003kg per m3 – that's a density that’s around 0.4 per cent lower than the air surrounding it (this is how they are able to float).
Fun Facts About Languages
There is a language spoken by 3 people.
Can you imagine this? The Busuu language is spoken by eight people in the world! It’s the language of Southern Bantoid of Cameroon. There were 8 speakers of the language in 1986 and 3 in 2005.
Over 300 languages are spoken in the US
The US is considered to be one of the most diverse countries in the world. There is a huge number of unique settlers here such that they had a problem choosing the official language when creating laws by the continental congress.
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7 October 2024 to 11 October 2024
We want to encourage all parents and carers within Newham to share their views with OFSTED. So please complete and share the survey below. There is also an email address if you wish to share more information.
Take part in the [Newham Local Area Partnership survey] (https://ofsted.smartsurvey.co.uk/p/AreaSend/10327155) to give your views from now to 9am on 1 October 2024. More information for parent carers on the inspection process can be found here [https://youtu.be/DC5avluj2AY] (https://youtu.be/DC5avluj2AY).
You can also email us on info@newhamparentforum.co.uk with your feedback or call us on 07495 021062 from Tuesday, 24th September 10am to1pm until 30th September at 1pm.
