<p>Class 1 have enjoyed some treats in celebration of Chinese New Year. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Class 1 have adopted a little bit of Danish ‘hygge’ into their day. hygge noun a quality of cosiness and comfortable conviviality that engenders a feeling of contentment or well-being (regarded as a defining characteristic of Danish culture).</p>

<p>&nbsp; We all enjoyed learning about how to keep ourselves safe with PC Gudger today.</p>

<p>Outdoor fun for Class 1.</p>

<p>In Collective Worship with Rev Karen today we learned about John baptising Jesus in the River Jordan. This Bible story helped us to think about fresh starts and resolutions for the new year.</p>

<p>Congratulations to Fabian in Class 2 who is the winner of the Taylor Wimpey Design a Speed Sign Competition for their new housing development at Aldborough Gate. We are so very proud of this talented young man! &nbsp;</p>

<p>Reception and Year 1 children have been busy creating images in their computing lesson today. &nbsp;</p>

<p>From all the staff and governors at Roecliffe we wish all our families a very happy and healthy new year! We have all enjoyed a positive and colourful start back at school today.</p>

<p>Nursery, Reception and Year 1 children gave an amazing performance last Thursday and Friday for their families and friends. The staff and children worked very hard to put together a wonderful selection of Christmas songs and dances to tell the nativity story in very much a wriggly way!</p>

<p>The children enjoyed a very special visit from Father Christmas today. &nbsp;</p>

<p>We enjoyed learning about the importance of Christingles during Collective Worship with Rev Karen today and we look forward to making our own Christinges this week.</p>

<p>Roecliffe children have made a World Cup Christmas Tree for the Christmas Tree Festival which will be held at St James’s Church, Boroughbridge on 3rd and 4th December. Why don’t you pop along to see our tree?</p>

<p>On Thursday Beth from Phunky Foods and our four Wellbeing Ambassadors helped our Reception and Year 1 children learn how fruit and vegetables are good for our bodies and also that we should try to eat at least five portions each day. Thank you to Class 1 parents for joining us and helping us to [&hellip;]</p>

<p>We are delighted at the number of shoe boxes full of donations and gifts which our pupils have filled ready for collection by Rotary International. Over the last four years Roecliffe school and Boroughbridge Scouts have delivered over 200 boxes and these go to children and families in Eastern Europe who have very little. In [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Our Wellbeing Ambassadors &#8211; Betsy, Will M, MiLosz and Isla &#8211; have led a poster competition across our school. Roecliffe children were invited to design and create a poster which promotes eating at least five portions of fruit and/or vegetable each day. This poster competition was launched as part of our ‘Strive for Five’ initiative [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Our class planters are requiring a little TLC and we are busy planting winter pansies and primulas in them ready for some winter and spring colour! Many thanks to FORCES for providing the funds for our changeover of plants this month.</p>

<p>Watch this video from our Wellbeing Ambassadors (Betsy, Will, Isla and MiLosz) to hear what Roecliffe is up to this term to improve our wellbeing! &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

<p>Well done and thank you to all our children and staff for dressing up in spots and bright colours today. It was wonderful to see everyone celebrating and supporting the Children in Need charity.  Parents and carers may provide a donation by using the link below &#8211; https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/roecliffe-primary-school1</p>

<p>Congratulations to Toby, Betsy, Max, Will, Kyra, Orla, Zara and Rose in Class 3 who played brilliantly at the HIgh Five netball tournament today at Boroughbridge Primary School.</p>

<p>Thank you to parents who joined us at our Remembrance Service today at St Mary’s church. It is important for us to remember and give thanks to those who have given so much for their country. Thank you to the children for their singing and contributions of beautiful poppy artwork and thoughtful words in prayers [&hellip;]</p>