Christ at the centre, children at the heart
Welcome
We are proud to be part of a wonderful and dynamic team here at Our Lady of the Rosary. We have an emphasis on working hard, challenging ourselves, being independent learners and having fun.
We are a catholic school and work hard to foster these values in our children. We are an integral part of our whole community and fully reflect the cultural make-up of families in our area. Families of no faith or other faiths are warmly welcomed.
Each day we encourage our children to work hard, have a positive mindset, learn from mistakes, persevere and feel good about themselves.
Our school is a happy, exciting learning community where everyone is made to feel welcome. We always welcome visit from parents so if you would like to take a tour do get in touch.
Mrs M Graham Executive Headteacher
Mrs S White Head of School
School Day
Breakfast Club
Our Infant and Junior schools are open 9.00 am – 3.15 pm. Children are welcome to come into school from 8.45 am to join in with early morning activities.
Our Rainbows Nursery offers a morning, afternoon or full day session: 8.45 am – 11.45 pm 12.30 pm – 3.30 pm 9.00 am – 3.00 pm
Our Breakfast Club starts at 7.45 am and is available to all children at a cost of £3.00 per session.
Tea Time Club
Our Tea Time Club places are available throughout the week at a cost of £4.00 per session. The club starts directly after school until 4.45pm.
Extracurricular Activities
We also offer a wide range of school clubs including CAFOD club, Lego, netball, eco and cooking clubs, you can find out more about current clubs on our website: ourladyrosary.org.uk/pupils/clubs/
Our Nursery
Our wonderful Rainbows Nursery offers a fantastic environment for your little ones who will be looked after by our highly trained team. We welcome children of all faiths and beliefs.
30 hours free available for nursery children aged 2 - 4 years.
We offer wrap around care from 7.45 am to 4.45pm for both nursery and reception (subject to availability).
Contact the school office to arrange a visit.
Our Curriculum
The curriculum is divided into three stages:
Early Years Foundation Stage: from ages 2-5 years
Key Stage 1: from ages 5-7 years
Key Stage 2: from ages 7-11 years
Early Years Foundation Stage is based on seven areas of learning: Personal, Social and Emotional Development
Communication and Language
Physical Development
Literacy
Mathematics
Understanding the World Expressive Arts and Design
Key Stages 1-2 areas of the curriculum are:
Mathematics
Literacy
Science
Religious Education
Computing
Design Technology
History
Geography
Art
Music
Physical development and relationships and sex education
Modern Foreign Language
School Uniform
Our school uniform plays a key role in promoting pride, self-confidence, and a feeling of belonging within the school.
Nursery Uniform
Red or white polo shirt (it does not need school logo on
School jumper or cardigan-red
Black/grey trousers or shorts
Black/grey skirts and pinafore dresses
Summer dresses-red and white check
Black school shoes
School Uniform
School blue jumper or cardigan
Black/grey trousers or skirt/pinafore
White or grey socks or black/grey tights
White polo shirt (it does not need school logo on)
Black school shoes or plain black trainers (no logos or markings)
Summer alternative: light blue checked school dress or grey shorts.
Footwear - Pupils must wear closed-toed, hard-soled, all black plain shoes with a flat sole. If black trainers are worn as school shoes, they should be plain black with no colour.
PE Kit
Plain white T shirt, Plain blue or black shorts or plain blue or black leggings/tracksuit bottoms. School jumper (if outside). Trainers.
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
At Our Lady of the Rosary we believe that every child matters and every teacher is able to support special educational needs.
Children who have additional needs and need extra support in school are given a plan to help them. These are reviewed three times annually.
We have a SEN Co-ordinator in school who will liaise with parents and oversee support.
Safeguarding
Our Lady of the Rosary Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.
Staff work hard to maintain an environment where children feel safe and secure. The curriculum is designed to ensure opportunities for children to develop the skills they need to recognise and stay safe from abuse including whilst accessing the internet. Children know that they can approach any of the adults in school if they are worried and that they will receive a consistent supportive response.
We have a team of Designated Safeguarding Staff, in school. If you have any safeguarding concerns, please make a member of the team aware.
Chadwick’s Kitchen
Our award winning in-house catering team Chadwick’s Kitchen, provide catering services across the Trust.
We use fresh ingredients to prepare healthy and nutritionally balanced meals each day. The majority of our menus are homemade by our chefs in our kitchens.
Staff are trained to accommodate medical diets and work in partnership with parents to ensure these needs are met. As part of the Trust’s commitment to sustainability, we regularly review food miles and continue to work to reduce food waste.
Parents/Carers can pay for school meals using ParentPay, and can view meal choices and account balance online. This operates via a biometric (finger scanning) process, improving efficiency and removing the need for cash.
Students entitled to free meals are allowed to purchase food to the value of a free school meal allowance daily. Students also have the option to bring a packed lunch (nuts or nut-based products aren’t permitted). Find out more: www.bccet.org.uk/chadwicks-kitchen/
Our Trust
We are proud to be part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust.
We are a catholic multi-academy Trust and currently have thirty schools, five secondary schools (four with sixth forms), and twenty five primary schools (16 have nursery provision).
The Trust covers the east part of the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle, we have schools in East Durham, South Tyneside and Sunderland.
Our family of schools work closely together so that can pupils can flourish. As part of the Trust effective transition is supported by our close relationships, and pupils benefit from a shared, progressive curriculum and common expectations.
Find out more: www.bccet.org.uk
