News
In addition to our weekly newsletters, here is what you need to know, to keep you up-to-date and well informed. If you need to know a little more, please speak to one of the Parents' Focus Group members, a member of staff or one of our Governors.
School Closure - Monday 9 December 2019 . Please see letters for more information
06th December 2019
Read MoreChristmas Performances 2019
28th November 2019
Look out for your Christmas Performance letters and tickets.
Read MoreIndividual Photographs
04th November 2019
Tempest will be in school on Friday 15 November to take individual photos.
Practice those smiles
Read MoreReminder
17th September 2019
Wednesday 25 September is Parent Consultation day. Collect your child at 1pm from Alderbrook and 1.15pm from Sherborne.
Thank you
Read MoreSchool's Out!
25th July 2019
Enjoy your Summer holidays.
We are back in school on Tuesday 3 September 2019.
Read MoreSave the date- Sports Day
10th June 2019
Parents will be invited in during the morning of Thursday 27 June 2019.
More details to follow.
Read MoreSchool Council Fair
21st May 2019
Wear anything day on Friday 24 May. Bring your 20p's for our exciting stalls.
Read MoreEaster Holiday
11th April 2019
We break up on Friday 12 April 2019. Enjoy the break and we will see you all on Monday 29 April 2019.
Read MoreParking - Roadworks & Residents
14th March 2019
Please park in the Rolleston Club or Spread Eagle car parks if you have to drive to school. This eases traffic congestion, especially when roadworks are taking place and it is also more considerate to our neighbours. Thank you for your support.
Read MoreParking - Roadworks on Beacon Road
01st March 2019
Please park in the Rolleston Club or Spread Eagle car parks if you have to drive to school. This will eleviate the traffic congestion which is likely to occur due to part of Beacon Road being closed next week. We would not like your child to receive a late mark due to this issue and it will also be helpful to our neighbours. Thank you for your support.
Read MoreYear 5 - Parent Workshops
26th February 2019
Parents/Carers are invited to the Year 5 Parent Workshops - Miss Smith's class 26.02.19 and Mrs Rose's 27.02.19. Both at 9.15am - 10.15am. We look forward to seeing you.
Read MoreSpring Half Term
18th February 2019
Half Term is 18 - 22 February 2019. Monday 25 February is an INSET day.
See you all on Tuesday 26 February 2019.
Read MoreParents' Evening 2019
01st February 2019
Parents' Evening is available to book.
Please follow the link:https://johnor.parentseveningsystem.co.uk
Appointments are available on Monday 11 February and Tuesday 12 February.
(Mrs Jenkins/Mrs Tempest-Jones Monday 11 and Wednesday 13 February 2019.)
Read MoreNew Headteacher
08th January 2019
We are delighted to welcome Mr Simcox to John of Rolleston Primary School as Headteacher. He is looking forward to getting to know the school and its community better, so please say "hello" when you see him!
Read MoreS/S - Telephones not working
03rd December 2018
For information - The telephones are currently not working for Pre-School and The Forum. Please contact the school (01283 247515) in an emergency. The situation is being dealt with as a high priority. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Read MoreRevised Menus
30th November 2018
Having reviewed the menus choices available, pupils have given our caterers some feedback, so please see the revised menu selections. Please have a look through the options with your child/ren and encourage them to take a school lunch.
Read MoreAdmissions for 2020/21 (Revised)
29th November 2018
In accordance with the School Admissions Regulations 2012, Central Co-operative Learning Trust wishes to hear your views on its proposed admission arrangements for 2020/21. Please see our Admission Consultation Document 2020-21 regarding admissions for the academic year 2020-21 for further information. Please note that a revision has been made to the document, so Version 2 has now replaced the original document.
Read MoreAdmissions for 2020/21
23rd November 2018
In accordance with the School Admissions Regulations 2012, Central Co-operative Learning Trust wishes to hear your views on its proposed admission arrangements for 2020/21. Please see our Admission Consultation Document 2020-21 regarding admissions for the academic year 2020-21 for further information.
Read MoreNew Lunch Menu
05th November 2018
A new and exciting school lunch menu is now available and will be served as from today - See Week 1
Read MoreHalf Term 29 October 2018
26th October 2018
Enjoy your break. We will see you all on Monday 5 November 2018.
Read MoreParents' Evenings 2018
24th September 2018
Parents' Evenings are week commencing 8 October 2018.
Go to https://johnor.parentseveningsystem.co.uk to book your appointment.
Thank you
Read MoreWelcome to 2018/19 Academic Year
04th September 2018
Welcome back to everyone. We are looking forward to a new and exciting year at John of Rolleston!
Read MoreHolidays
23rd July 2018
Enjoy the summer holidays. We are back to school on Tuesday 4 September 2018.
Read MoreHeatwave
25th June 2018
During this glorious sunshine, please send your child with a sunhat, sunglasses and a named bottle of water.
Please apply sunscreen before school and send in a named bottle for them to apply to themselves.
Thank you
Read MoreSummer Solstice Walk
19th June 2018
Please join us on Thursday 21 June for our 5 mile walk.
Meet at 7.30pm on Alderbrook site. Adults £5 each and children under 18 are free. All are welcome.
Read MoreFOJORPS Community Day
13th June 2018
Saturday 16 June 11.30am - 3.00pm.
Please come along and join in the fun.
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Walk to School Week Winners
24th May 2018
Congratulations to everyone in the Greek family. They are our first walk to school week winners.
See you all on Tuersday 5 June 2018.
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Walk to School Week
18th May 2018
21-24 May - Walk to School Week. Not long now until we reveal the family winner! Reminder-if you must drive, please use the Spread Eagle, the back car park at the Rolleston Club and only 8:40am - 9:10am at the Scouts HQ. Please park responsibly and considerately and thank you to the establishments for their support!
Read MoreINSET DAYS/HALF TERM
18th May 2018
Friday 25 May and Monday 4 June are INSET days. Half term is Monday 28 May until Friday 1 June.
Back to school on Tuesday 5 June 2018. Thank you.
Read MoreBank Holiday
30th April 2018
Remember that Monday 7 May is a Bank Holiday.
See you all on Tuesday 8 May 2018.
Read MoreHot Weather
16th April 2018
With the forecast heatwave this week, please ensure children bring a named bottle of water to school.
They will also require a sun hat and an application of sun cream before they come to school.
Thank you
Read MoreThursday 29 March - Last day of Spring Term
28th March 2018
Have a wonderful Easter break.
Back to school on Thursday 12 April 2018.
Read MoreEaster Egg Hunt KS2
27th March 2018
Wednesday 28 March is Easter Egg Hunt on Alderbrook site for KS2 children.
Remember to bring your 50p and your rain coat. Uniform is to be worn.
Thank you
Read MoreArts week
12th March 2018
This week at John of Rolleston is Arts Week.
Ask your child how they have been involved.
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Parents' Evenings this Week
05th March 2018
The Parents' Evening on 06.03.18 will go ahead has planned. The evening due to take place on 01.03.18 has now been re-scheduled to 08.03.18, with the same time slots for everyone. We are sorry for any inconvenience caused as a result of the change of date.
Read MoreSnow Day Update
01st March 2018
Due to the weather forecast, it has been decided not to open school again tomorrow (Friday 02.03.18). We are sorry for any inconvenience this has caused. Happy snowman building!
Read MoreSnow Day
01st March 2018
Thursday 1 March 2018, School is closed today due to inclement weather. Parents' evening will be rescheduled. Apologies for any inconvenience.
Read MoreParents' Evening
28th February 2018
Parents' evening on both sites between 4pm and 7pm on Thursday 1 March 2018.
We look forward to greeting you.
Read MoreHalf Term
19th February 2018
Enjoy the break!
School starts Monday 26 February 2018.
See you then.
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Parents' Evenings on 1st March and 6th March.
02nd February 2018
Parents' Evening bookings can be made from 1pm on Sunday 4th February 2018.
Log onto https://johnor.parentseveningsystem.co.uk.
If you require assistance, please contact school.
Read MoreY2 SATs & Shugborough Meeting
26th January 2018
Wednesday 31st January at 6pm on Sherborne Site.
Year 2 Parents are invited to a meeting regarding SATs and final arrangements for the Shugborough Residential.
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Inset day - Monday 22 January 2018
22nd January 2018
Monday 22 January 2018 is an INSET DAY, see you tomorrow!
Read MoreChristmas school lunches
22nd January 2018
Its Christmas lunch for the Sherborne Site on Wednesday 13 December. For the Alderbrook Site it is Friday 15 December, so we will be changing the menu choice on Wednesday 13 December to: Fish and Chips, Cheese Bake and Chips, Jacket Potato Cheese & Beans. Enjoy!
Read MoreChapel car park
22nd January 2018
The Chapel car park will no longer be available to use as from 4 January 2018 from 5pm.
Read MoreChristmas Performances
08th December 2017
We are looking forward to our Christmas performances by our pupils week commencing 11 December 2017!
Read MoreAcademy Conversion Agreed
08th November 2017
We are delighted to confirm that we converted to an Academy on 1 November 2017 and have formed a Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) called the Central Co-operative Learning Trust (CCLT) with Outwoods Primary and William Shrewsbury Primary Schools. We look forward to working co-operatively together.
Read MoreNew School Lunches Menu & Theme Days
20th October 2017
The new menu for school lunches is now available. We have two theme days after half term for Halloween and Bonfire Night!
Read MoreParents' Evenings Reminder
13th October 2017
It's Parents' Evenings 16 - 19 October 2017. We look forward to seeing all of our parents!
Read MoreAcademy Consultation Agreed
10th October 2017
It was agreed at the Full Governor's meeting on 5 October 2017 that the school would convert to an Academy and form the Central Co-operative Learning Multi Academy Trust as from 1 November 2017. Further information is available in a letter sent out to parents.
Read MoreAcademy Consultation Closed
29th September 2017
The Academy conversion consultation has now closed. Governors will now consider all of the feedback received. Thank you.
Read MoreAcademy Consultation 26.09.17
26th September 2017
Academy Conversion Meeting for parents tonight in the Sherborne Hall tonight at 7:30pm. The Governing Body is consulting on the possibility of joining a new Trust. See the letter and questionnaire for further information.
Read MoreParents' Evenings Appointments
25th September 2017
Parents' Evenings will be held on week commencing 16 October 2017. The booking system is live until Friday 13 October 2017, 2pm. See the newsletter sent out on 22 September 2017 for futher details.
Read MoreParents' Evenings
22nd September 2017
Parents' Evenings will be held on week commencing 16 October 2017. The booking system will go live at 1pm on Sunday 24 October 2017. See the newsletter sent out on 22 September 2017 for futher details.
Read MoreAcademy Consultation
11th September 2017
The Governing Body is consulting on the possibility of joining a new Trust. See the letter and questionnaire for further information.
Read MoreWelcome Back!
06th September 2017
We hope that you have had a good summer holiday and we look forward to an exciting year of learning!
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Welcome to our new Website
30th March 2017
Welcome to our new website. Please have a look around and let us know your thoughts.
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