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School access - paths cleared for parents.

Mon, 12 Dec 2022 14:52:54 GMT

Please watch the videos showing the paths that have been cleared for parents, so you can access the site tomorrow.

Online leaflets for parents.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 22:42:55 GMT

Click on the documents below for e-safety reminders.

Athletics success!

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 12:33:47 GMT

On Thursday 9^th June 2022, Roebuck Academy students from Year 4,5 and 6 attending the much-anticipated Athletics Competition at Ridlins Athletics Track. Roebuck was amongst 16 other schools across the partnership, competing in both track and field events throughout the entire day. The day started with a large parade around the track, where schools got the opportunity to represent their commonwealth country which SSFT had given them at the start of the year, with Roebuck's being Scotland. Following the parade and warm-up, the busy day began with children from all year groups heading off in different directions to take part in either their field, or track event. All field events and the long-distance events were straight finals, with all other track events ran in heats to determine the finalists for the afternoon session. After a morning of long jumps, high jumps, cricket ball throws, javelins, sprint races, long distance races and relay races the finalists had been revealed for the afternoon session. Roebuck Academy making it to the final of all races bar one, so another busy afternoon ahead! On completion of all the final races and following the impressive display in the teacher relay race from Mr Moran and Mr Steedman who picked up the Silver Medals, it was time to announce the individual results, then the overall results.

Year 4 Boys Long Jump - Chayden 7^th

Year 4 Girls Long Jump - Sophie 1^st

Year 4 Boys Javelin - Cameron 4^th

Year 4 Girls Javelin - Hailie 6^th

Year 4 Boys 300M - Aiden 4^th

Year 4 Girls 300M - Phoebe 1^st

Year 4 Mixed 50m Relay - Aiden, Cameron, Chayden, Sophie, Phoebe, Hailie, Sienna 3^rd

Year 5/6 Boys Long Jump - Nathan 1^st

Year 5/6 Girls Long Jump - Yasmin 2^nd

Year 5/6 Boys Javelin - Harry 8^th

Year 5/6 Girls Javelin - Kelsey 10^th

Year 5/6 Boys Cricket Ball Throw - Orryn 5^th

Year 5/6 Girls Cricket Ball Throw - Maisie 9^th

Year 5/6 Boys 600M - Lauren 5^th

Year 5/6 Girls 600M - Ben 5^th

Year 5/6 Boys 100M - Lennon 1^st

Year 5/6 Girls 100M - Amber 3^rd in Heats

Year 5/6 Mixed 4x100 Relay - Orryn, Harry, Eriola, Maisie 5^th

Year 5/6 Boys 4x100 Relay - Kai, Lennon, Ben, Nathan 1^st

Year 5/6 Girls 4x100 Relay - Amber, Kelsey, Yasmin, Lauren 1^st

Year 4 Overall - 5th

Year 5/6 Overall - 1^st

Whole School Year 4/5/6 Combined - 1^st

The year 4's narrowly missed out on medals after 3 teams came joint 2nd, with Roebuck behind by only 1 point!

The year 5/6's came 1^st overall in their category, and by the finest of margins Roebuck Academy won the whole event for year 4/5/6 combined by only 1 point from 2^nd place.

A monumental achievement for Roebuck Academy - Huge congratulations to all the children involved. That 1-point difference between 1^st and 2^nd was down their hard work and determination throughout the whole day!

A write up on the event is also available from the link below

www.thecomet.net/sport/stevenage-sporting-futures-hold-schools-athletics-event-9038774

Dream catcher Chris Bull

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 08:20:34 GMT

Today, we had an inspiring dreamcatcher from Chris Bull, who was originally from Kent until he was 17 then decided to move. He went to an all-boys school and dreamt of being a generalist or a story writer. He came in and spoke to us about how to keep healthy and stay fit. He talked to us about his business (which is called Fit Kids). In his business he goes to schools, and he brings equipment to teach children how to use them properly. During his time at schools, he teaches children how to stay fit! He has been to 22 primary schools in Stevenage and only has 7 left to go to. When Chris came to Roebuck Academy, he showed us exercises we can do without any equipment (exercises like jumping jacks, star jumps and high knees). When he was demonstrating these workouts, he chose students to come up and have a go. The experience he needed to get into the fitness business was an intense 5-week course.

Before he left, he gave all the children a golden nugget to step forward in life, “Enjoy life, as you have only one chance to live.”

By Lily Jeanes and Ellie Lang.

Dream catcher Mark Lewis

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 11:15:31 GMT

Today we had a dream catcher assembly with Mr Lewis, who is the headteacher at The Thomas Alleynes Secondary School. He also works closely with our school. He explained to us that being a Head Teacher is not just about sitting around in a dull office doing nothing, he told us that all his days are different and exciting. For example, he and students have been on a number of trips to different areas in different countries- Russia, France/Paris and Greece.

Mr Lewis was born in Stevenage, but grew up in Biggleswade, as a child. When Mr Lewis was a child he went to Lodge Farm Primary school and Highfield secondary school. Also, when he was younger he wanted to be a history teacher and journalist. As he wanted to be a history teacher he had to study all subjects at school. He told us that he loves his job and couldn’t ask for a better one.

He left the children with a nugget of wisdom which was,‘Have a go at everything and be courageous’.

Written by Yasmin Bell