Welcome

We are proud to be part of a wonderful and dynamic team here at Our Lady of the Rosary. We have an emphasis on working hard, challenging ourselves, being independent learners and having fun.

We are a Catholic school and work hard to foster these values in our children. We are an integral part of our whole community and fully reflect the cultural make-up of families in our area.

Families of no faith or other faiths are warmly welcomed.

Our school is a happy, exciting learning community where everyone is made to feel welcome. We always welcome visits from parents, so please get in touch if you would like to take a tour.

School Day

Rainbows Nursery Sessions

Extracurricular Activities

We offer a wide range of school clubs including CAFOD club, Lego, netball, eco and cooking clubs.

Our Nursery

Our wonderful Rainbows Nursery offers a fantastic environment for your little ones, who will be looked after by our highly trained team.

We welcome children of all faiths and beliefs.

Our Curriculum

The curriculum is divided into three stages:

• Early Years Foundation Stage: ages 2–5 years
• Key Stage 1: ages 5–7 years
• Key Stage 2: ages 7–11 years

Early Years Foundation Stage

• Personal, Social and Emotional Development
• Communication and Language
• Physical Development
• Literacy
• Mathematics
• Understanding the World
• Expressive Arts and Design

Key Stages 1 and 2

School Uniform

Our school uniform plays a key role in promoting pride, self-confidence and a feeling of belonging within the school.

Nursery Uniform

• Red or white polo shirt
• Red school jumper or cardigan
• Black or grey trousers or shorts
• Black or grey skirts and pinafore dresses
• Red and white checked summer dress
• Black school shoes

School Uniform

• School blue jumper or cardigan
• Black or grey trousers, skirt or pinafore
• White or grey socks, or black or grey tights
• White polo shirt
• Black school shoes or plain black trainers with no logos or markings
• Light blue checked summer dress or grey shorts as a summer alternative

P.E. Kit

• Plain white T-shirt
• Plain blue or black shorts, leggings or tracksuit bottoms
• School jumper if outside
• Trainers

SEND & Safeguarding

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

At Our Lady of the Rosary, we believe that every child matters and every teacher is able to support special educational needs.

Children who have additional needs and need extra support in school are given a plan to help them. These are reviewed three times annually.

Safeguarding

Our Lady of the Rosary Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.

Staff work hard to maintain an environment where children feel safe and secure. Children know they can approach any adult in school if they are worried and will receive a consistent, supportive response.

Chadwick’s Kitchen

Our award-winning in-house catering team, Chadwick’s Kitchen, provides catering services across the Trust.

• Fresh ingredients are used to prepare healthy and nutritionally balanced meals each day.
• The majority of menus are homemade by chefs in our kitchens.
• Staff are trained to accommodate medical diets and work in partnership with parents.
• Parents and carers can pay for school meals using ParentPay.
• Pupils entitled to free meals can purchase food to the value of the daily allowance.
• Packed lunches are permitted, but nuts and nut-based products are not allowed.

Our Trust

We are proud to be part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust.

The Trust covers the east part of the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle, with schools in East Durham, South Tyneside and Sunderland.

Our family of schools work closely together so pupils can flourish, supported by effective transition, close relationships and shared expectations.