Rookesbury Park School : News Listing

March 2010

“Implementing a strategy is partly about leading by example. If you are a leader and no-one is following you, you are just out for a walk.”Alan Roach, principal, the Federation of ... [more]

February 2010

Quote for the Month

'May today there be peace within. May you trust that you are exactly whereyou are meant to be. May you not forget the infinite possibilities that areborn of faith in yourself and others. May you use ... [more]

January 2010

School of Strengths

At Rookesbury Park School, the Head Pippa Harris-Burland is building a school of strengths. She says, ‘My vision is for Rookesbury to develop as a strengths-based school, using our environment ... [more]

December 2009

OUTSTANDING

Our Early Years setting has been rated Outstanding by Hampshire County Council, in line with Ofsted requirements. We are thrilled with this accolade and with all the child intitiated activities, ... [more]

August 2009

Setting goals

Setting Goals to Improve Performance How SMART are you? This is one of the questions we ask the children at my school. Naturally they are all SMART in many different ways. We set aside ... [more]

August 2009

Top Ten Tips

Children at Rookesbury Park School work hard and play hard. If you are looking for a school where each pupil is valued and treated as an individual then visit Rookesbury Park School in Wickham. This ... [more]

July 2009

Boarding is best

Rookesbury Park School'Boarding is Best at this School of Strengths'At Rookesbury Park School, the Head Pippa Harris-Burland is building a school of strengths. She says, ‘My vision is for ... [more]

July 2009

Yoga and Well Being

Each Monday lunch time, pupils at Rookesbury Park School in Wickham, have been discarding their shoes and socks, in preparation for their weekly Yoga lessons. Headmistress, Pippa Harris-Burland, is ... [more]

June 2009

Green Day

GREEN DAY – WALK TO SCHOOLTUESDAY 23rd JUNE 2009Green Day is a one day event for schools about climate change, sustainability and the environment. It is a fun and flexible way to integrate ... [more]

April 2009

The Learning Environment

At Rookesbury Park School, the Head, Pippa Harris-Burland is creating a learning environment where each individual is listened to, valued and respected. She states, ‘We are creating a school ... [more]

April 2009

Continuous Provision in Pre-prep

Reception, Year 1 and 2 children came together for a continuous provision session. The children had opportunities to wander into the three classroom areas and choose any creative materials, toys, ... [more]

April 2009

Reflexology at Rookesbury

Each Tuesday after school, some of the children attend a reflexology club with Mrs Gregg, Head of Pre-prep. This session is used to introduce reflexology and the children ware invited ... [more]

April 2009

Teaching Children to Fish

Whole School Assembly Teaching and Developing our Strengths at School Teaching Children to Fish - A Chinese ProverbWe all came together yesterday. We shared breakfast and then we talked about what we ... [more]

February 2009

Happiness Ideas

Happiness ideas1. Morning greeting to assess child’s emotional well-being 2. Make a feelings ‘meter’ or ‘ladder’ to ... [more]

January 2009

Developing our Strengths

At Rookesbury Park School, the Head Pippa Harris-Burland is building a school of strengths. During their recent INSET, she spoke about her plans for the future, ‘My vision is for Rookesbury to ... [more]

January 2009

Youth Speaks Competition

Rookesbury Park School Trio: Maddie Falconer (Chairperson), Bradley Thomas (Speaker) and Lydie Stephenson (Proposer of the Vote of Thanks) spoke with style and confidence in the recent Youth Speaks ... [more]

December 2008

Theo gets mummified

Year 3 enjoyed a gloriously sunny day at Kingston Lacy House. They have been studying the ancient Egyptians and handling artefacts and learning about their discoveries. Unfortunately whilst eating ... [more]

December 2008

Sports' Round up

Garnier House seize victory in the Inter House matches. Due to the Football and Rugby pitches being waterlogged, both girls and boys took part in the games and what a fantastic way to spend a chilly ... [more]

November 2008

Spooky Fun at Hallowe'en

Children from Nursery to Year 8, their parents and staff at Rookesbury Park School dressed up as ghoulies and ghosties for their Hallowe'en Disco and Fireworks Bonfire Party. Home made pumpkin soup ... [more]

November 2008

National Poetry Day

Children from the Upper School took part in National Poetry Day and everyone, including the teachers, wrote a poem about their favourite place in the school - from the boarding house, to the dining ... [more]

October 2008

10 Top Tips as Form Tutor

Top Ten Tips for Form Tutors 1. Welcome your children with a smile2. If you promise something follow it through 3. Fill a drawer with ... [more]

October 2008

Relax at Rookesbury with Yoga

Each Monday lunch time, pupils at Rookesbury Park School in Wickham, have been discarding their shoes and socks, in preparation for their weekly Yoga lessons. Headmistress, Pippa Harris-Burland, is ... [more]

October 2008

Hilliers Arboretum

On a beautifully warm day in October, children aged 5 and 6 years old boarded a coach for Hillier’s Arboretum. There were organised activities throughout the day. The children ... [more]

September 2008

Leadership Day

The Portsmouth Hilton Hotel very kindly hosted our Years 7 and 8 ‘Leadership Day’ yesterday in one of their Conference Rooms. Andrew Saunders (Senior Advisor) for Independent Inspections, ... [more]

September 2008

Whole School Activity Day

On Tuesday 16th September children at Rookesbury Park School held a whole school Activity Day with the children put into family groups. In this way Pre-prep children mixed with Upper School ... [more]

July 2008

Staunton Park

On a glorious morning in June the children in Nursery and Reception set out to explore Staunton Park in Havant as part of their work on houses and homes. The children visited the site where the old ... [more]

July 2008

Summer Picnic

On a hot Summer morning in June the Nursery and Reception children visited Wickham and observed many different houses. This was aditect link with our topic of houses and homes, this term. The first ... [more]

July 2008

Pre-Prep Summer Concert

After weeks of practising in the classroom, the Pre-Prep children finally performed their concert to a packed audience of parents, aunties, uncles and grandparents. The children sang, danced, ... [more]

July 2008

Olympics Day

Olympics Day, co-ordinated by Val Robson was a day to remember.From Chariot Racing on scooters, to making Baklava, known as 'Balaclava' and flags representing every country in the Olympic Games in ... [more]

July 2008

35 Go Mad Camping

The infamous Camping Weekend took place in the final weekend of June, and sun shone!From Den Building, Hot Dogs, and Hot chocolate around the Camp Fire, the chgildren and staff had a ball.One Year 3 ... [more]

July 2008

Summer Fete

The sun shone and the fete was opened with letting helium balloons soar high into the sky. From the best decorated biscuit, to Maypole Dancing, cream teas, toss the log, and the most popular event of ... [more]

July 2008

Rookesbury Run their hearts out at SportsDay

Children and staff at Rookesbury Park School held their annual Sports Day last week in the blazing sunshine. Children had been advised by the Headmistress, Pippa Harris-Burland ,to refrain from doing ... [more]

April 2008

Skate Boarding Champion returns

We welcome Nat Halliday back to Rookesbury Park School after his skateboarding adventure in New Zealand. He has skated 2098 km, the entire lenght of New Zealand, to raise money for CANteen ... [more]

April 2008

Easter Bonnet Parade

Children in Nursery through to Year 7 from Rookesbury Park School, made their own Easter Bonnets and hats to herald the first day of Spring. Children and parents displayed their creative flair, and ... [more]

March 2008

World Book Day

Pupils at Rookesbury Park School celebrated World Book Day by making headbands, depicting their favourite animal book characters.There was a huge range of animals from Peter Rabbit, Shrek and Pingu, ... [more]

February 2008

Links with a school in Sierra Leone

Children at Rookesbury Park School have been busy writing letters and producing drawings for school children in Sierra Leone. The letters have been sent to three different schools in ... [more]

February 2008

Drama Showcase Extravaganza

Children at Rookesbury Park School aged 8 years through to 12 years old, each played their part in this years' annual Drama Showcase.And what a wealth of talent and experience awaited us!The ... [more]

February 2008

Rookesbury pupils set sail on HMS Warrior

Pupils from Years 1 and 2 at Rookesbury Park School visited Portsmouth Historic Dockyard for a fun filled day from exploring HMS Warrior and dressing up in traditional clothes to a workshop about ... [more]

February 2008

X Factor Inter-House Music Competition

Children from Year 2 through to Year 7 played and sang their hearts out at the recent X Factor style Music Competition. The afternoon was enjoyed by parents and friends of Rookesbury. The Competition ... [more]

February 2008

Skate New Zealand Charity Activity Day Press Release

Children at Rookesbury Park School raised nearly £300 during their New Zealand Charity Activity Day on Friday 25th January. Nat Halliday, a Year 2 teacher has taken a Sabbatical to Skateboard ... [more]

January 2008

Jeans for Genes Day

Children at Rookesbury Park School came to school wearing jeans of all shapes and sizes. This was to raise awareness for children less fortunate than ourselves. Children paid one pound for the ... [more]

January 2008

Send a Cow Charity

Rookesbury Park School hosted the annual 'Send a Cow Conference ' in the Jubilee Hall last term. The school raised £2000 with children doing odd jobs at home, sponsored reads and even bringing ... [more]

January 2008

Recycling at Rookesbury

Dear Valerie Robson, I pesented the old library books your children donated to the Mabonto School in Sierra Leone. The teachers and pupils were delighted as you can see. The Headteacher, ... [more]

January 2008

Girls' Sports

The girls’ Netball teams have had a good season and improvement on all counts can be seen. The U11 team are playing with great determination and it is a pleasure to see them taking ... [more]

January 2008

Sports' Round Up

U9 Boys FootballThis term we had matches against Boundary Oak (draw), Sherborne House ( one win ) , St Winifred’s (one win, one draw). Throughout all the matches the boys’ ... [more]

January 2008

New Cricket Strip at Rookesbury

MCC Foundation helps Rookesbury Park SchoolDate released: 20 September 2007Rookesbury Park School, this week unveiled a new artificial cricket wicket - part funded by a grant of £5,000 from the ... [more]

January 2008

Link Romania

Children at Rookesbury Park School collected nearly 200 shoe boxes which were then loaded onto a lorry bound for Romania. Val Robson who coordinated the project said, The children brought in so many ... [more]

January 2008

Lynx lands at Rookesbury

Rookesbury Park School pupils were treated to an impromptu visit by a helicopter from 815 Squadron, based at Yeovilton, Somerset.The visit was organised by Lieutenant Ben Ransom from HMS ... [more]

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Preparatory School for Boys and Girls aged 2 to 13