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H O W T O K E E P I N T O U C H

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A W A R M W E L C O M E T O R O S S A L L I N F A N T A N D

J U N I O R S C H O O L

We always love to welcome new children into our school; discover what they like, help them to settle in and ensure they have lots of fun.

There are so many opportunities in the classroom, on the sports field and beyond to learn new skills, make new friends and create lasting memories.

Once the new term has begun you will have lots of ways of keeping up to date with the pupils’ day-to-day activities and achievements, including our weekly school newsletter, the website and the school’s various social media streams, for example, Twitter, Facebook,

Instagram, Flickr and Rossall App.

Rossall is a warm and friendly school and I am sure the children will love every minute of their time here.

KATIE LEE Headmistress of Dragon, Juniors, Infants and Nursery

01253 774222

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WELCOME 2

PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION 3

Key Staff .................................................... 3Term Dates ................................................. 3 Junior Boarding .......................................... 4 Flexi-Boarding ............................................ 4Fees: Nursery .............................................. 5Fees: Infant & Junior School ........................ 5 Payment of Fees .......................................... 6Parent Portal ............................................... 6Parent App .................................................. 6Uniform ..................................................... 7

ARRIVAL INFORMATION 11Your First Day ........................................... 11 House System ............................................ 12 Rossall Rules .............................................. 12

ROSSALL LIFE 13

Staff ............................................................ 13 Early Years Foundation Stage ....................... 15Infant School: Key Stage 1 ........................... 16 Junior School: Key Stage 2 .......................... 17 Rossall’s Mission and Vision ........................ 18

C O N T E N T S

C O N TA C TKEY S TA F FUp to now your primary contact has been with the Admissions Team. Once you have completed the admissions process, your next point of

contact will be with the Infant and Junior School staff.

rossall.org.uk/about-rossall/staff-list

Headmistress of Dragon,

Juniors, Infants and Nursery Mrs K M Lee 01253 774222

email: [email protected]

Secretary to Headmistress Mrs J A Morriss 01253 774222


Nursery Mrs L Green 01253 774228


Anchor Boarding Mr and Mrs Gair 01253 774212


[email protected]

& HOL IDAYST E R M D AT E S

All Junior Boarders arrive Tuesday 4th September 2018

Term starts Wednesday 5th September 2018

Half term begins Friday 19th October 2018

Boarders return Sunday 4th November 2018

Term resumes Monday 5th November 2018

Term ends Friday 14th December 2018

Travel dates for non-EU boarders ONLY* Thursday and Friday, 13th and 14th December 2018

Boarders return Monday 7th January 2019

Term starts Tuesday 8th January 2019

Half term begins Friday 15th February 2019

Boarders return Sunday 24th February 2019

Term resumes Monday 25th February 2019

Term ends Friday 5th April 2019

Travel dates for non-EU boarders ONLY* Thursday and Friday, 4th and 5th April 2019

Boarders return Wednesday 24th April 2019

Term starts Thursday 25th April 2019

Half term begins Friday 24th May 2019

Boarders return Sunday 2nd June 2019

Term resumes Monday 3rd June 2019

Term ends Friday 5th July 2019

Travel dates for non-EU boarders ONLY* Thursday and Friday, 4th and 5th July 2019

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rossall.org.uk/about-rossall/term-dates

* Please note that there is no travel window for EU boarders.

All EU boarders are expected to remain at school until the end of term.3

C U R R I C U L U M

Anchor House is the Junior Boarding House for children aged 7-13.

The House can accommodate up to forty-five junior boarders. It is

situated in an attractive position opposite the extensive school playing

fields to the left of the main Square and behind the Dining Hall.

There are two single bedrooms, six double bedrooms and a further

nine bedrooms which contain three or four beds. Every child has a bed,

matching wardrobe, drawers, a chair and bookshelf. Showers and toilets

are available on each floor, with separate facilities for boys and girls.

The House has two common rooms with comfortable seating, TV,

DVD, etc. It has a large games room containing table tennis, snooker

table, table football and games console. It also has a library with

computer workstations, wifi and internet access and a kitchen with

microwave, kettle, toaster and fridge.

A N C H O R R O U T I N E A F T E R S C H O O L

A f t e r C l a s s A c t i v i t i e s i n t h e J u n i o r S c h o o l 4.00 - 5.00PM

Te a 5.45 - 6.15PM

S t u d y T i m e ( Ye a r 7 a n d 8 ) 6.30 - 8.00PM

F r e e T i m e 8.00 - 9.00PM

A N C H O R W E E K E N D A C T I V I T I E S

Every weekend is a fun-packed weekend in Anchor and there is

something for everyone to do. Every Sunday, boarders embark on a

house trip to a variety of locations such as theme parks, cinema,

ice-skating, bowling and the beach.

Y O U R F I R S T D AY

When you arrive, please go directly to Anchor House where Mr and

Mrs Gair will be waiting to greet you, take you around the House, show

you your room and get you settled.

T R AV E L A R R A N G E M E N T S

Please provide us with your travel details at least three weeks

before the start of each half term by visiting:

www.rossall.org.uk/admissions/holiday-travel-arrangements

there you will find a link for ‘Holiday and Travel Arrangements’

On arrival at Manchester Airport*, you will be escorted through

Customs and Immigration by a member of the airline staff. Please make

your way to the Information Desk in the Arrivals Hall of Terminal 1

where a Rossall representative will meet you and take you back to

Rossall School.

Pupils should arrive between the hours of 9.00am and 7.00pm.

*We recommend all students fly to and from Manchester Airport. However, we

can organise travel arrangements if there is a need to travel via another airport.

T E M P O R A RY- B O A R D I N G

Temporary-boarding offers day pupils the chance to stay in our Junior

boarding house, Anchor, for a night or a weekend on an ad-hoc basis.

Temporary-boarding is an excellent way to get a taste of boarding,

perhaps as a stepping stone to flexi, weekly or full boarding.

Temporary-boarding costs just £40 per night and includes evening

meals and breakfast.

For more information, please email: [email protected]

ANCHOR HOUSEJ U N I O R B O A R D I N G

F L E X I - B O A R D I N G

Rossall School has recently introduced new flexi boarding options and fees for parents and children who wish to board for one, two, three or four

nights per week on a regular basis each week (Monday to Thursday).

The flexi fees are set out below for 2018/2019. The fees are made up of the day fee plus an additional cost for the relevant number of nights

boarded each week during the term whether that is one, two, three or four.

If you would like to consider a flexi-boarding option for your child or would like more information, please do contact your child’s houseparent or

Lucy Barnwell on 01253 774321 or email [email protected]

Temporary or flexi-boarding is particularly useful on the nights when the pupils have a busy schedule of after school activities or to simplify domestic arrangements

for the rest of the family.

T E R M L Y F L E X I F E E

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T E R M L Y W E E K L Y

B O A R D I N G F E E

Y E A R 3 - 6 £3,098 £3,468 £3,814 £4,160 £4,623

rossall.org.uk/admissions/fees

[email protected]

rossall.org.uk/our-school/boarding

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R A I N B O W R O O M A N D P R E - S C H O O L

& PAYMENT OF F E ESF E E S

I N FA N T S C H O O L ( R E C E P T I O N T O Y E A R 2 )F E E S P E R T E R M M O N T H L Y D I R E C T D E B I T PAY M E N T S X 1 0

£ 2 , 6 8 0 £ 8 0 4

J U N I O R S C H O O L ( Y E A R 3 T O Y E A R 6 )F E E S P E R T E R M M O N T H L Y D I R E C T D E B I T PAY M E N T S X 1 0

D AY £ 2 , 6 8 0 £ 8 0 4

W E E K L Y B O A R D E R £ 4 , 6 2 0 £ 1 , 3 8 6

F U L L T I M E B O A R D E R £ 6 , 8 7 0 £ 2 , 0 6 1

L U N C H E S ( C O M P U L S O RY F O R D AY P U P I L S )R E C E P T I O N A N D I N FA N T £ 2 3 5

J U N I O R £ 2 6 5

O P T I O N A L E X T R A SG R O U P S I Z E F E E S P E R T E R M

M U S I C S O L O £ 2 0 5

L E A R N I N G S U P P O R T S O L O £ 2 0 5

S P E E C H A N D

D R A M AS O L O £ 2 0 5

2 £ 1 1 0

3 O R M O R E £ 6 5

F E E S P E R T E R M *A X A H E A L T H I N S U R A N C E ( 2 0 1 7 / 1 8 R AT E ) £ 8 2 . 0 0

T E M P O R A R Y B O A R D I N G ( P E R N I G H T ) Y E A R 3 – 6 £ 4 0

* Students are automatically covered for Personal Accident and Dental Insurance unless parents inform us that they wish to opt out. Students are not covered for

AXA Medical Insurance unless parents inform us in writing that they wish to opt in. For further information, please visit:

www.rossall.org.uk/admissions/admissions-document-downloads

All fees are subject to periodic increase in accordance with Rossall School’s Terms and Conditions

O N E - O F F F E E SR E G I S T R AT I O N F E E ( D AY ) £ 5 0

R E G I S T R AT I O N F E E ( B O A R D E R ) £ 1 7 5

D E P O S I T * ( D AY ) £ 4 7 5

D E P O S I T * ( B O A R D E R ) £ 2 , 5 0 0

* Refundable to you when your child leaves Rossall School.

F E E SM O R N I N G S E S S I O N 8 a m - 1 p m £ 2 0 . 0 0

A F T E R N O O N S E S S I O N 1 p m - 6 p m £ 2 0 . 0 0

F U L L W E E K £ 1 9 0 . 0 0

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All fees are payable termly in advance, on or before the first day of each term.

D I R E C T D E B I T

If you wish to pay by Direct Debit please contact Lisa Catterall at: [email protected]

B A N K T R A N S F E R

Rossall’s bank details are as follows:

Account name: Corporation of Rossall School

Account Number: 05008204

Bank: National Westminster Bank

Branch: Victoria Square, Thornton-Cleveleys

Sort Code: 60 08 26

IBAN Code: GB65NWBK60082605008204

SWIFT Code: NWBKGB2L

The pupil’s name and account code (shown on the fees invoice) must be quoted on the bank transfer document.

D E B I T / C R E D I T C A R D

Debit/credit card payments can be accepted by email or in person at the Finance Office. Please note a 1.5% charge is added to credit/debit card

transactions and 2.5% for American Express. There is also an option to pay via the online School Portal.

C H E Q U E

Cheques can be sent by post or taken in person to the Finance Office at the following address: Lisa CatterallFees Administrator,Rossall School,Broadway,Fleetwood,Lancashire

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Please make cheques payable to The Corporation of Rossall School.

Please note cash cannot be accepted.

PA R E N T P O RTA L

Rossall School provides a Parent Portal, so that parents can log in to the School systems and make use of a host of available features. Furthermore

all information will also be available to pupils via their own login to the Rossall Portal.

This should simplify your interaction with your child’s school life, and help to keep important documents in one place and to oversee your child’s

progress. By being able to view information about their attendance, subject sets, calendar, public examinations, timetable, school reports and

extra-curricular activities, you will be able to help support them in partnership with School so that they can make the most of their time at

Rossall.

The Portal also contains contact details and medical information. The information can be checked and the School can be notified of any changes

via the relevant email link. The more up-to-date the information is, the more useful it is, should the School need to contact you at any point.

We take data protection and security very seriously at Rossall and as such our systems use encryption and other current security measures to

ensure that both your own and your child’s data is fully protected from security threats.

Please see enclosed joining instructions.

PA R E N T A P P

The Parent Portal can be accessed via the Parent App which allows you to keep up-to-date with the latest from Rossall School.

Term dates, calendar, fees, events, messages and more can be found or received via the app. Please email [email protected]

for your username and password.

Fees Administrator: 01253 774233

[email protected]

rossall.org.uk/admissions/fees

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The Rossall School uniform is available to buy on

www.schoolblazer.com

Fitting samples are available in the RosShop to enable you

to try before placing your order. The RosShop also sells

pre-owned uniform.

Most items will need to be purchased via the Schoolblazer

website. For full details, please see the lists below.

RosShop: 01253 774252

[email protected]

rossall.org.uk/admissions/uniform

K E Y:schoolblazer.com

RosShop

Retailer of your choice

Optional

Boys

Girls

I N FA N T S ( R E C E P T I O N – Y E A R 2

ITEM PUPIL SUPPLIERCHECK

LIST

Schoolwear

Tartan Pinafore

Navy Crested Blazer with red pipe

White Button to neck shirt

School tie

Navy Crested Cardigan with Red Stripe

Grey Hosiery

School Hat

Navy Crested Reversible Stormproof

Sensible Black Shoes

Navy Crested V-neck Jumper with red stripe

Charcoal Grey Trousers

Navy Fleece Scarf*

Navy Crested Beanie*

Navy Fleece Gloves

Navy Printed School Bag

Navy White Stripe Dress**

Sportswear

Crested Tracksuit Top

Navy Training Pant

White Crested Polo Shirt

Navy PE Shorts

White Socks

Sports Trainers (Not black)

Navy Printed PE Bag

Navy Swimming Costume

Navy Swimming Trunks

Printed Swimming Hat


LIST

Schoolwear

Tartan Pinafore

School Polo Shirt

School Sweatshirt

Grey Hoisery




Navy White Stripe Dress**

Navy Fleece Scarf*


Navy Fleece Gloves

Navy Printed Book Bag

Sportswear

School Polo Shirt

Navy Shorts

White Socks

Black Plimsolls

Navy Printed PE bag

N U R S E RY

* If you wish to wear a hat and scarf, please note that these must be the official School hat and scarf.** The navy and white stripe dress may only be worn in the Summer Term.

* If you wish to wear a hat and scarf, please note that these must be the official School hat and scarf.** The navy and white stripe dress may only be worn in the Summer Term.

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LIST

Schoolwear

Tartan Kilt

White Button to Neck Blouse

School House Tie

Navy Crested V-neck Jumper with red pipe

Navy Crested Blazer with red pipe

Grey Hosiery




White Shirt

Navy Fleece Scarf*


Navy Fleece Gloves

Navy Crested School Bag

Sportswear

Crested Tracksuit Top

Navy Training Pant

White Crested Polo Shirt

School Midlayer

School Navy Crested Game Socks

White Socks

Navy and Red Skort with white piping

Navy and Red Crested Games Bag

Sports Trainers (Not black)

Crested Rugby Shirt

Navy Shorts

Football Boots with Kitemarked Studs

Navy Swimming Costume

Navy Swimming Trunks

Printed Swimming Hat

Equipment

Hockey Stick Y3-6

Tennis Racket Y3-6

Gum Shield** Y3-6

J U N I O R S C H O O L ( Y E A R 3 – Y E A R 6 )

ITEMCHECK

LIST

Casual/smart clothes (trousers, jumpers, fleece, shirts, T-shirts etc.

Underwear

Nightclothes

Dressing gown

Slippers

Washing bag and toiletries

Shoe cleaning kit, polish and spare laces

Suitcase/holdall

Towels (shower and sports)

Duvet, pillow, duvet cover and pillow case (OPTIONAL*)

Laptop**

*Optional - School does supply these.

**Laptops are optional and are not essential. There is ample access to

School computers in all Houses.

All items must be labelled and should preferably be tumble-dryable.

ITEMCHECK

LIST

Pencil case with HB pencils, pencil sharpener, eraser, coloured

pencils, fountain pen and ballpoint pen (black or blue ink only)

30cm ruler

School bag

Glue stick

Scissors

Sticky tape

Calculator (as recommended by the Maths Department)

B O A R D I N G E S S E N T I A L S A N D C A S U A L C L O T H I N G

L E S S O N E S S E N T I A L S

Please use the extra spaces to list your own items

* If you wish to wear a hat and scarf, please note that these must be the official School hat and scarf.** We encourage and recommend the use of mouthguards and they are compulsory for Rugby and Hockey. Opro (www.opro.com) supply custom-fit mouthguards and visit the School at the beginning of the academic year. This service is available to all pupils unless you select to opt-out – a letter is sent out prior to Opro’s visit.

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Y O U R F I R S T D AYFOUNDAT ION S TAGER A I N B O W R O O M ( 2 – 3 Y E A R S O L D )Please arrive at the main entrance in Infant School and Nursery from 8.00am and bring with you the completed ‘All About Me’ booklet.

You will need in a named bag: a spare change of clothes, nappies and wipes (if needed). These items are to be left in the classroom and are to be

replaced if necessary. Wellington boots should be brought in for wet weather and the blue school coat must be worn.

Morning sessions end at 12 noon (1.00pm with lunch) and afternoon sessions end at 5.00pm. Wrap-around care* is available until 6.00pm by

prior arrangement.

P R E S C H O O L ( 3 - 4 Y E A R S O L D )Please arrive at the main entrance in Infant School and Nursery from 8.00am and bring with you the completed ‘All About Me’ booklet.

Your named PE kit (if requested) needs to be brought in a named bag, this is to be left in the cloakroom. Wellington boots should be brought in

for wet weather and the school blue coat must be worn.

Morning sessions end at 12 noon (1.00pm with lunch) and afternoon sessions end at 5.00pm. Wrap-around care* is available until 6.00pm by

prior arrangement.

R E C E P T I O N ( 4 - 5 Y E A R S O L D )Please arrive at the main entrance in Infant School and Nursery from 8.15am ready for Registration at 8.40am and bring with you the completed

‘All About Me’ booklet.

Your named PE kit and swimming kit needs to be brought in a named sports bag. This is to be placed in the cloakroom with your school blue

coat. Please bring a school bag to the classroom to put in your reading book and Prep diary. This is to be taken home each evening. It is advisable

that a named water bottle is brought into the classroom each day.

The School day ends at 3.15pm and wrap-around care* is available with after school clubs until 6.00pm by prior arrangement.

IN FANTS

Y E A R 1 A N D Y E A R 2Please arrive from 8.15am at the Infant School entrance ready for Registration at 8.40am.

Your named PE kit and swimming kit needs to be brought in a named sports bag. This is to be placed in the cloakroom with your school blue

coat and hat. Please bring a school bag to the classroom to put in your reading book and prep diary. This is to be taken home each evening. It is

advisable that a named water bottle is brought into the classroom each day.

The School day ends at 3.20pm and wrap-around care* is available, with after school clubs until 6.00pm by prior arrangement.

J UN IORSY E A R 3 T O Y E A R 6Please arrive from 8.15am at the Junior School entrance ready for Registration at 8.40am.

Your named PE kit and swimming kit needs to be brought in a named sports bag. This is to be placed in the changing room. It is advisable that

a named water bottle and a healthy snack is brought in each day for breaktime. Please bring with you a school bag and a pencil case. You will be

taking home each evening a reading book, some prep and your prep diary.

The School day ends at 4.00pm with the option of prep-club or other clubs from 4.00 – 5.00pm; the School bus departs at 5.25pm*

Wrap-around care* is available in the form of a Breakfast Club in the mornings and After School Clubs including Prep Club until 6.00pm by

prior arrangement. Clubs begin in the second week of each term, but pupils may stay until 5.15pm from the first day of term. The pupils may sign

into Anchor House for breakfast or tea by prior arrangement.

*For more information about wrap-around care, please contact Mrs Lee at [email protected]

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1. We believe in giving our best effort in all things, at all times and fulfilling our commitments.

2. We believe in trying to be a positive influence in what we do, and encouraging others to do the same.

3. We believe in being courteous, considerate and respectful to others.

4. We believe in taking pride in ourselves, in our ideals and our environment.

S C H O O L R U L E S

1. Full school uniform should be worn at all times; this includes games kit as stipulated. Exceptions are made in the summer when specific

rules are announced.

2. Hair should be clean, neat and tidy, without artificial colouring or extremes of style. Boys’ hair should not come below the collar or fall

across the eyes. Girls’ hair should be clipped or tied back (black or navy hairband) whenever school uniform is worn.

3. No jewellery may be worn, with the exception of one pair of gold sleepers or stud earrings (girls) which must be removed for

sporting activities.

4. School shoes should be black with a sensible heel.

5. Pupils must not buy or sell goods, or borrow without permission.

6. Pupils should respect all Fire and Health and Safety precautions and be familiar with the routines designed to promote their own safety.

C O D E O F C O N D U C T 1. Be thoughtful towards each other, especially towards those younger than you.

2. Show politeness and warmth towards all adults, especially parents and visitors.

3. Make sure that your behaviour as a member of your school is something which you can be proud.

R O S S A L L

H O U S E S Y S T E M

RU L EST H E F O L L O W I N G R U L E S A P P LY T O A L L P U P I L S AT R O S S A L L :

S U B J E C T T O C H A N G E F R O M M R S K L E E

ASSHETON, C L I F TON AND HESKE TH

ASSHETON CL I F TON HESKE TH

The House System sits at the heart of Rossall and becomes a very important element of school life in terms of community and identity. As pupils

enter the School, they will be allocated to one of the three junior houses.

House ties, inter-house competitions and friendly inter-house rivalry are all an integral part of the system.

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MRS KM L E EH E A D M I S T R E S S O F D R A G O N ,

J U N I O R S , I N FA N T S & N U R S E RY

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P Y P C O - O R D I N AT O R

MISS F JONESY E A R 6 T E A C H E R

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D E P U T Y H E A D O F J U N I O R S

MRS K TOPP INGY E A R 5 T E A C H E R

N U M E R A C Y C O - O R D I N AT O R

MISS J C LAP PY E A R 6 T E A C H E R

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MRS T ROBERTSY E A R 4 T E A C H E R

L I B R A RY C O - O R D I N AT O R

MISS S K ENMAREY E A R 5 T E A C H E R

MISS K SANTAMERAY E A R 5 T E A C H E R

MRS H GA I RA N C H O R H O U S E PA R E N T

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FOUNDAT ION S TAGEE A R LY Y E A R S

R A I N B O W R O O M A N D N U R S E RY

Rossall Nursery is situated in a modern, purpose-built premises within

Rossall School. We are a friendly, experienced and happy team. We

aim to have lots of fun, whilst encouraging a stimulating learning

environment for all children aged 2-4.

The Nursery is open for fifty weeks of the year* excluding Bank

Holidays. The day is divided into two sessions, morning and afternoon

with lunch being considered as part of the morning session and a snack

included in the afternoon session.

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Starting with a minimum of three sessions per week to begin with,

upon reaching the age of 3, we recommend at least five sessions per

week to enable your child to experience the full range of activities.

*The Nursery is closed for two weeks at Christmas. Exact dates are usually

confirmed to parents at the beginning of each academic year.

C U R R I C U L U M

In line with all ‘early years’ provision for boys and girls in England, we

follow the EYFS framework to cover the three prime areas of learning:

1. Personal, social and emotional development

2. Communication and language

3. Physical development

The teachers spend time interacting with children to promote creative

and critical thinking skills and early language and communication.

EYFS assessments are carried out throughout the year to record

children’s attainment, providing teaching staff and parents accurate and

reliable judgements about the child’s attainment.

At Rossall, we enhance and extend the EYFS programme with the

distinctive and highly regarded IB Primary Years Programme.

In the Primary Years Programme, the children cover six Units of Inquiry

throughout the year, for example how we express ourselves and how we

organise ourselves. All the work within these units is inquiry based and

child-led.

A C T I V I T I E S

Weekly swimming lessons are provided to the Reception pupils

throughout the year and are taught by a specialist swimming teacher in

the Rossall Swimming Pool.

A variety of activities are managed by the teaching staff in the After

School Prep Club and Activities Club, which include dance and

movement, Infant String Group, arts and crafts, colouring and drawing

and yoga. Throughout the course of the year the pupils are involved in

whole school instrumental and drama performances and are encouraged

to take part in Chapel Services and Assemblies.

Annually all the pupils participate in the Infant and Junior School

Sports Day, the Square Race and a number of inter-house competitions.

Parents, grandparents, family and friends are always welcome to attend.

PA R E N TA L I N V O LV E M E N T

The school operates an open door policy; there are opportunities for a

short conversation at drop off and pick up, or if a longer discussion is

required an appointment will need to be made through the Infant and

Junior School Secretary, Mrs Justine Morris.

As a parent or guardian you are expected to support your child/

children with daily reading, prep, preparation for Show and Tell and

generally encourage your child/children to discuss their daily life in

School.

There is an opportunity to read and review pupil work at the end of

each half term and Academic and Pastoral Parents’ meetings are held

each term.

Within the School there are opportunities to be involved in the

following committees:

1. Friends of Rossall committee

2. Parents’ Feedback meetings

3. Christmas Fair committee

In addition, a Grandparents’ Day, hosted once a year, provides

the extended family with the chance to visit the school, see the

environment their grandchild is in everyday and review the work that

has been done.

Infant & Junior Secretary: 01253 774222

[email protected]

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KEY S TAGE 1I N FA N T S C H O O L

C U R R I C U L U M

In Key Stage 1, the pupils follow the IB Primary Years Programme; the

children cover six Units of Inquiry over the academic year, for example

how we express ourselves and how we organise ourselves. All the work

within these units is inquiry based and child-led.

International mindedness (the key to having a better understanding and

appreciation of one another) is promoted through the work the children

undertake to equip them with skills for the future. Their literacy and

numeracy lessons are linked to the work being covered within the Units

of Inquiry and each class rigorously covers phonics work to aid them in

their reading and spelling.

On a daily basis, every child reads to their teacher and the Physical

Education and Music lessons are taught by specialist teachers. Drama,

art/creativity and science are embedded in the PYP and are not taught

as a discrete subject. Mandarin is taught as an additional lesson.

A C T I V I T I E S

Weekly swimming lessons are provided to the pupils throughout the

year and are taught by a specialist swimming teacher in the Rossall

Swimming Pool. In addition, the pupils receive one PE lesson and one

games lesson taught by specialist PE teachers on a weekly basis.

The pupils are offered the opportunity to learn to play the piano, violin

and recorder with our peripatetic music teachers and speech and drama

lessons are available from Year 2.

A variety of activities are managed by the teaching staff in the After

School Prep Club and Activities Club, these include Infant Dance and

Movement, arts and crafts, yoga and Infant String Group.

Throughout the course of the year the pupils are involved in whole

school instrumental and drama performances and are encouraged to

take part in Chapel Services and Assemblies.

There are numerous trips and visits arranged to enhance the learning in

the classroom.

Annually, all the pupils participate in the Infant and Junior School

Sports Day, the Square Race and a number of inter-house competitions.

Parents, grandparents, family and friends are always welcome to attend.

As a Beach School we make full use of the outdoor environment and

shore to enhance the childrens’ learning. Annually the children will have

an Outdoor Education Week, where they will be den building, learning

about the environment and building fires.

W R A P - A R O U N D C A R E

Wrap-around care is available with after school clubs until 6.00pm by

prior arrangement. For more information, please email

Mrs Lee at [email protected]






As a parent or guardian you are expected to support your child/children

with daily reading, learning spellings, prep, preparation for Show and Tell

and generally encourage your child/children to discuss their daily life in

School.

There is an opportunity to read and review pupil work at the end

of each half term when the Unit of Inquiry books are sent home.

Academic and Pastoral Parents’ meetings are held each term.





3. Christmas Fair committee

In addition a Grandparents’ Day, hosted once a year, provides



has been done.

Infant & Junior Secretary: 01253 774222

[email protected]

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As a parent or guardian you are expected to support your child/

children with their prep and generally encourage your child/children

to discuss their daily life in School.We also welcome support at sports

fixtures, concerts, occasional assemblies and drama performances.There

is an opportunity to read and review pupil work at the end of each half

term and Academic and Pastoral Parents’ meetings are held each term.





In addition a Grandparents’ Day, hosted once a year, provides



has been done.

W R A P - A R O U N D C A R E

Wrap-around care is available in the form of a Breakfast Club in the

mornings and After School Clubs including Prep Club until

6.00pm by prior arrangement. The pupils may sign into Anchor House

for breakfast or tea. For more information, please contact

Mrs Lee at [email protected]

B U S S E R V I C E

We provide an extensive School Bus Service for Rossall day pupils

living in the Lancashire region that covers the whole of the Fylde, Wyre,

Preston and Lancaster areas. The School bus service is managed by

Peter Hutton MBE and operated by a fleet of drivers who have all been

checked and cleared by the Disclosure and Barring Service.

C U R R I C U L U M

In Key Stage 2, the pupils follow the IB Primary Years Programme; the

children cover six Units of Inquiry over the academic year, for example

who we are and how the world works. All the work within these units

is inquiry based and child-led.

The pupils are taught skills which will prepare them for their continued

education and throughout their life.Their literacy and numeracy lessons

are linked to the work being covered within the Units of Inquiry.

Physical education and music lessons are taught by specialist teachers.

and drama, art/creativity and science are embedded in the PYP

and are not taught as a discrete subject. Mandarin is taught as an

additional lesson.

Pupils receive a weekly PE lesson. For half of each term swimming is

taught, with the second half of the term focusing on gymnasitcs, dance,

health related fitness or racket sports.

A holistic approach to learning is adopted in the classroom, with cross

curricular links and connections; the curriculum focuses on real life

contexts which encourages the children to take their learning beyond

the School.

The small classes encourage in-depth learning, focused support and

open ended collaboration. In addition, within the classroom, the

pupils have access to a variety of technology to further enhance

the learning experience.

A C T I V I T I E S

A variety of clubs are held each lunch time and after school; these

are changed on a termly basis and include: Arts and Crafts, Music

and Games.

An Enrichment Programme is available to all pupils and there is also

the opportunity to get involved in the Student Council. Annually all

pupils participate in a number of inter-house, school sporting activities

and external competitions. Throughout the course of the year the

pupils learn and are involved in a range of musical concerts and drama

productions and are encouraged to take part in Chapel Services and

Assemblies. Parents, grandparents, family and friends are always

welcome to attend.

All pupils in Key Stage 2 experience a Residential Outdoor Education

Programme, encompassing team building and educational visits. As a

Beach School we make full use of the outdoor environment and shore

to enhance the childrens’ learning.

KEY S TAGE 2J U N I O R S C H O O L Infant & Junior Secretary: 01253 774222

[email protected]

rossall.org.uk/admissions/transport-travel/

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E X PA N D I N G H O R I Z O N S

It is our mission to educate - to enrich, enthuse, energise and empower the young people we have the privilege to work with. It is our

mission to enable them to take up their place with courage, humanity and conviction as global citizens, friends, colleagues and partners in this

increasingly complex world.

V I S I O N

Our vision for the school has five key themes, echoing the five petals of the Rossall Rose:

O P E N I N G M I N D S

It is vital that all of the pupils and staff within the school have the opportunity to develop, be challenged and grow. We want our community to

be open and receptive to views and ideas and to be part of the most exciting educational and professional opportunities available.

O P E N I N G H E A RT S

As a school with a strong Christian foundation, it is essential that we have times to come together, to share experiences and to be mutually

supportive. The emotional and spiritual wellbeing of our students and staff is extremely important to us. We want to be a reflective school,

where we learn from each other, give back to the community, enrich and are enriched.

O P E N I N G S PA C E S

We have a spectacular school site and we want to optimise and harness the opportunities it offers to us. Our grounds, our buildings, our

facilities, the beach, Fleetwood and the Fylde all present opportunities to enhance the educational experience for our pupils and to create an

inspirational working environment.

O P E N I N G D I S C U S S I O N

As a truly international community, Rossall is abuzz with communication. We want to be a school which communicates effectively and

eloquently with the world. For our students, the development and finessing of communication skills, verbal and non- verbal is a hallmark of a

Rossall education; we want everyone who leaves Rossall to be able to make their mark by what they say and the way they say it.

O P E N I N G D O O R S

It is vital for Rossall to be outward-looking and outward-reaching for the benefit of our whole community, both internal and external. As a

global village, our school has a great deal to offer to the wider community and we are very keen to explore and embrace the opportunities to

work collaboratively and make links locally, nationally and internationally.

R O S S A L L S C H O O L’ SMISS ION S TATEMENT

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