RR Issue 17 Spring 2025

Issue 17 | Spring 2025

Our new lunch menus From Monday 24th February 2025 our school meals will be provided by IFG Innovate. Please have a look at the menu for week 1 below. If you have any questions please email info@rokeby.ncltrust.net

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The deadline for applications for our parent governor post has now passed. We have had two applications and it is time to open this to a vote.

Parent A: I’m mother to three children and would love to become more involved with school life at Rokeby. I’m still pretty closely connected to my son's primary school. I look to support the best interests and safety perspectives as well as having the best outcome of wishes for students at all times ensuring that they feel welcome and valued during each day of education. If I become successful as parent governor at Rokeby I would dedicate my time and knowledge I've learnt over a number of years to the education setting.

I would acknowledge students choices whilst at Rokeby, overlooking daily life in the eyes of the students, adhering to their best interests, of whom seem very happy at this school.

Parent B: This is a great opportunity to give back to the community and help shape the school's future through implementing processes and procedures to assist the students and teachers.

Please click here to vote.

Voting closes on Wednesday 26th February at 5pm.

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Year 8 visit to the Financial Conduct Authority (Stratford) On Tuesday, 4th February 2025, a group of Y8 students visited the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The workshop they attended was on careers and making the right choice for the future.

“We had some really interesting talks about career goals and the skills needed to work in finance. It was cool to learn about the different jobs in the financial sector and it got a lot of us thinking about what we might want to do in the future. We also learned to spot the differences and similarities in various career paths which helped us see all the options we have. The group work and teamwork activities were fun and made us better at working together.”(Saihabur RAHMAN) “The FCA trip was very good because we were learning about finance which was in their conference room. We went there by train, which I really enjoyed.

We also met the staff at FCA, who were really nice. They helped us learn about money, jobs and how we should choose subjects for the jobs we might want to do. For me, I want to do engineering, so it helped me to find out what I need to do for that career” (Kenzie BOYD)

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Diversity and Equality Month As part of Diversity and Equality Month, Y10 and Y11 Sociology students took part in an enquiry delivered by Nadina and Vanessa from Rights and Equalities in Newham - REIN. It was a wonderful opportunity for GCSE Sociology students to gain a better understanding of the criminal justice system and the issue of serious youth violence.

Rokeby students were keen to share their views, whilst being open to new ideas and beliefs. Nadina and Vanessa commented on how well Rokeby students were able to articulate themselves and their enthusiasm for wanting Newham to be both a safe and fairer place to live.

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On Friday 7th February 2025 we celebrated Number Day at school.

Students took part in mathematical related activities in their subject areas.

The end ended with a students versus staff quiz, where staff were put through their maths paces in the assembly hall! It was a great event.

The Number Hunt involved students solving maths problems and then they had to look for the teachers who had the answers on their backs.

Students and staff made donations to Save the Children. We raised just under one hundred pounds so far.

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Number Day Poetry from English Here are some of the poems written by students in Y8 for Number Day. The task was "Write a four line poem, including at least three numbers".

Abdurrahman BENDJEDDOU (8R): I went into my room and ate one packet of crisps, After that, it became two, Three minutes later, it turned to eleven, Now I'm writing this poem on the loo!

Imran AFHAM ISMAIL (8K): In the park I found three slides, With children playing on them all together Two swings swinging all around, It was one sunny day, with such beautiful weather!

Param MEHMI (8R) Twenty-four seven, I'm in heaven, Oluwatomiwa IDOWU (8R) Munching on two chickens, The world is like a daze spinning once every day It's finger lickin!

We hear its screams and its pain two times a day It's forest is like a maze through and through The sea levels rise just like a tide.

Madsir Hanif 8R Three pencils, one ruler, and one pencil I got to school and forgot my pencil!

I quickly ran into the school gate, Then made it back to school, thirty minutes late.

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Revision Tips from Ms Bailey

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Mr Fox’s Weekly Maths Puzzle

Please see Mr Fox with your answer.

Year 8 students made £65 at our bake sale on our joint twilight NCL training evening in January. The proceeds will go towards extra lunchtime sports equipment.

Many thanks to Jack Petchey winner Param Mehmi 8R and friends, the Food Technology department and Mrs Springfield for contributing.

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Design and Technology collaboration with Carpenters Primary School.

The DT Ambassadors delivered an interactive viking longship workshop to Carpenters School year 5 students. The boys introduced the topic and supported students to design and make a model of a viking longship.

Some comments from the year 5 students. ‘It was fun’, ‘Enjoyed making the model’ ‘The Rokeby students were really helpful’ Well done to Kalvin 10Y, Ibrahim 10Y, Tyler 10R Nathan Cedric 11B, Jesaiah 11Y, Sihan 11Y and Tahsin 11Y.

More than just a workshop; The DT Ambassadors felt they gained valuable experience in presentation skills interpersonal and leadership skills.

If you wish to join the DT Ambassadors speak with Ms Price or Ms Charles or come to DT club Tuesday afterschool on G19.

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Y7 have learnt how to create motif patterns by repeating a shape multiple times.

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Year 10 Football match against Eastlea Congratulations to our Y10 football team for their phenomenal performance against Eastlea. An electric performance from player of the match Best Iyawe who scored 2 brilliant goals whilst Muhammed Khan and Jisan Rahman put in solid performances to keep the Eastlea attack at bay.

Special mention to Morse’s Magician Danial Sapi for his solid performance in his first full appearance for the team.

Year 11 Basketball match against Eastlea Congratulations to our Y11 basketball team for their emphatic 68-21 win against Eastlea School. A dominant performance from player of the match Cyriel Boni and Ian Dumelod’s energetic performances controlled the game.

Special mention to Morse’s Magician and captain Misbah Abdullah for his leadership and workrate.

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ParentSpace Training with the Breve Clinic - Free Training for Parents/Carers We are excited to announce that we will be running another two groups of our bespoke Parentspace Training, in collaboration with Newham Parent Forum and designed specifically for parents and carers of children with SEND. After a successful first run last summer and amazing feedback from parents, this will be coming back in the New Year an online training course offer. The course is across four weekly 2-hour sessions Location: Online Dates below: Monday Evenings in February and March 2025 for the open (drop-in) group.

Week 1: Monday 24th February - 6pm - 8pm Week 2: Monday 3rd March, 6pm - 8pm Week 3: Monday 10th March, 6pm - 8pm Week 4: Monday 17th March, 6pm - 8pm

What is the purpose of the Training?

ParentSpace has been designed to support parents and carers of children and young people with SEND aged 0-25. The bespoke free programme has been designed in partnership with Newham Council and Newham Parent Forum.

More details are on the following page including how to apply!.

Programme Structure and FAQs Week 1: Parent support

We are not alone - Safe space for sharing experiences and concerns, What type of parent am I.

Week 2: Psychoeducation How we communicate, how we express ourselves, how we learn.

What we know about our senses, sensory processing and profiles.

Listening to non-verbal communication.

Week 3: Strategies for families, including but not limited to: Self-care, communication styles: put the oxygen mask on yourself first.

Sleep: why is sleep important, how to wind down. Play: flexible thinking and creativity. Boundaries: How boundaries help us regulate

Week 4: Active participation.

The importance of action; physical experiences. Shared activities: music experiential, stretches and relaxation.

How to apply?

Please fill out the sign up form here to apply.

Who should I contact if I have more questions?

If you have any questions, please contact SendSurgery@newham.gov.uk with your queries, with Parentspace in the email subject line.

How much does it cost to enrol?

The training is funded by the Council, and completely free of charge.

What is the eligibility criteria?

You must be a Newham resident with a child or young person with SEND aged 0-25. Your child does not require a diagnosis to be eligible.

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