We love these crisp mornings with blue skies! We're so lucky to have such beautiful grounds .

Exciting news!! We are proud to announce that Rothersthorpe has received a National Online Safety Certified School Accreditation for its whole school community approach to protecting children in the online world. The primary school has successfully completed a comprehensive online safety training programme demonstrating its commitment to keeping children and young people safe online. We would like to thank the parents, governors, staff and of course the pupils that have all contributed towards this accreditation.

We were very lucky to meet author Michelle Smith and her therapy dog, Mickey, who recently visited Rothersthorpe Primary School, bringing smiles and inspiration to pupils and staff. Michelle read from her book 'Mickey the Therapy Dog: A Story of Smiles and Comfort', teaching children about kindness and empathy. The children loved meeting Mickey and learning about his work as a therapy dog. The visit left a lasting impact, promoting emotional well-being and compassion in the school community. If you would like to read more about this heart-warming tale about the power of love, friendship, and the special bond between a boy and his therapy dog please follow the link below to the book: Mickey the therapy dog: A story of smiles and comfort https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mickey-therapy-dog-smiles-comfort/dp/B0DH39C271?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://www.findyourinnergrace.co.uk/

Ancient Greek Day at Rothersthorpe! What a day to remember! Our Ancient Greek Day transported everyone back in time to the golden age of Greece, filled with fun, learning, and a feast of activities fit for Mount Olympus! Greek Olympics had students racing and competing like true Olympians. They explored science with Archimedes' water experiments. Learned lively Greek dances and tackled Minotaur-inspired mazes. Enjoyed the legendary tale of King Midas. The highlight? A delicious Greek food tasting with celebrity chef Mr. Walker, featuring olives, feta, tzatziki, pitta, halva, and figsan adventure for their taste buds! A big thank you to everyone who made this day unforgettable!

Rothersthorpe School Football Team Takes on Badby in a Thrilling Match! Last week, under glorious sunshine and blue skies, Rothersthorpe School's football team went head-to-head with fellow iMAT school, Badby, in a spirited and action-packed fixture. From the first whistle to the last, we were blown away by the incredible display of sportsmanship, teamwork, perseverance, and skill from both sides. Every player gave it their all, with some fantastic passing, sharp defending, and brilliant goals lighting up the pitch. These fixtures are about so much more than the final scorethey're about building confidence, forming friendships, and showing respect both on and off the pitch. And in that spirit, this match was a huge success. A huge thank you to all of the parents that came to support. We were also joined by classmates and siblings as they all came out in full support of their fellow Rothersthorpians! A massive well done to everyone involved, and thank you to our friends at Badby for such a competitive yet friendly game. We're already buzzing with excitement for the next set of fixtures! Keep an eye out for updates. Up the Rothersthorpe team!

On Thursday, the Explorers and Pathfinders Class had a wonderful visit from the Fire Service. The children got to see the inside of a Fire Engine and learn about how it all works. They even had a go on the hoses! The children asked some great questions and really enjoyed the visit. We also had a visit from our local PCSO Matt. He shared the Blue Butterfly project with us, speaking to us about how we can share our worries with trusted adults and how important kindness is.

Year 5 enjoyed riding their bikes today as they embarked on their bikeability lessons. Bikeability will equip the children with the skills and confidence to cycle on today's roads. It was great to see smiles on faces as they took to the roads!

Not all classrooms have four walls! When you take learning outside you open up a new world of experiences and opportunities. Our School Council have been busy working on school improvement projects. Today they helped us become members of the Woodland Trust and will lead the school in taking part in fun, practical projects while helping the environment and improving our grounds.

Our girls were lucky enough to be visited by coaches from Northampton Saints this week. They really enjoyed the sessions and can't wait for the next one! #activelearning #northamptonsaints #WomensRugbyWorldCup