Year 6 Community Christmas Dinner

Our Year 6 children had a fantastic time at the Community Christmas Dinner! They helped prepare a delicious meal for their grown-ups from home, spreading Christmas cheer and showing off their amazing teamwork and DT skills. They even performed Silent Night in French to add a special festive touch.

Christmas Jumper Day

A huge thank you to all our parents and children for supporting Christmas Jumper Day! Your generosity has helped raise money for a wonderful cause and the school looked wonderfully festive.

Christmas Tuck Shop

The Christmas Tuck Shop was “sleigh-ing” it! Our children had a jolly good time! Thank you to our amazing School Council for hosting it and helping to make the event so special

Crompton House Band Performance

We were delighted to welcome the Crompton House Band to Rushcroft last week! It was wonderful to see some familiar faces and the children really enjoyed listening to the festive Christmas music. What a lovely way to get into the holiday spirit!

Year 5 visit Shawside Nursing Home

Last week, our Year 5 children brought some Christmas cheer to Shawside Nursing Home! They sang beautiful carols for the residents, spreading joy and festive spirit all around

Woodwind Performance

Our talented Woodwind group filled the assembly hall with festive cheer last week! The children performed a wonderful selection of Christmas-themed songs, spreading joy and holiday spirit to everyone. We’re so proud of their hard work and amazing musical talent!

Reception & KS1 Nativity

We are incredibly proud of our Reception & KS1 children, who gave a truly beautiful performance in their Nativity shows. Their confidence shone from the moment they stepped on stage and they performed with such joy, teamwork and enthusiasm. Every song, every line and every smile made this a special moment for all of us. A huge well done to our wonderful children and a heartfelt thank you to the parents and staff who supported them along the way.

A Magical Visit at School Today!

We had some very special guests drop by - a few of Santa’s elves and two of his friendly reindeer - Biscuit and Tink! The children were absolutely delighted. They asked such thoughtful questions, listened carefully to all the wonderful information the elves shared and couldn’t stop smiling as they watched the reindeer up close. It was a truly magical experience that brought so much excitement and wonder to their day.

Christmas Dinner

Our children had a wonderful time today enjoying their festive Christmas dinner. A huge thank you to our amazing team in the kitchen and hall for making the day so special.

Christmas has officially begun at Rushcroft!

Our wonderful Reception children had the honour of placing the very first baubles on our school Christmas tree. With big smiles, excited whispers, and lots of festive sparkle, they helped us kick off the season in the sweetest way. Here’s to a magical December ahead at Rushcroft! 

The Snowman Live

Year 3 had an unforgettable trip to Oldham’s Queen Elizabeth Hall to watch The Snowman accompanied by a stunning live orchestra. The children were captivated by the classic film brought to life through music, enjoyed a special screening of the new animated Peter and the Wolf, and were absolutely delighted when The Snowman himself made a special appearance!

Story Sharing Success!

Our KS1 children had a fantastic time last week sharing their Lost and Found stories with KS2!

Having an audience to write for made such a difference, it gave our young authors a real sense of purpose and excitement. Knowing that older pupils would be listening inspired them to create amazing stories, full of imagination, detail and enthusiasm. Year 3 and Year 6 were brilliant listeners too, giving KS1 the chance to read aloud with confidence and pride. It was wonderful to see how much the children enjoyed sharing their writing and celebrating each other’s creativity. A big well done to all our talented storytellers!

Food Bank Collection

We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all our wonderful families who generously donated to the Oldham Food Bank. Your kindness will make a real difference to families in our community who need support. A special shout-out to our amazing School Council and Planet Protectors, who worked so hard to help organise, collect and promote the donations. We are so proud of your enthusiasm and commitment to helping others!

Shaw Christmas Markets

A huge well done to our amazing choir and band who performed beautifully at the Shaw Christmas Markets today! Despite the rain, they sang and played their hearts out and represented Rushcroft with so much pride. Their resilience, talent and festive spirit shone through every note. We are incredibly proud of each and every one of you! Thank you to all families who braved the weather to support them and to Miss McCoy and Miss Mitson, for the amazing work they do with our choir and band.

Happy Elmer Day!

Over the past week, our Reception children have been busy exploring Elmer the Patchwork Elephant and learning all about what makes each of us special and unique. Through art, song, dance and circle-time discussions, they’ve celebrated differences and the importance of being yourself. On Friday, the children created a whole-class art piece, made their own Elmer ears, enjoyed colourful fruit salads and proudly took part in an Elmer Day Parade. What a joyful celebration of creativity, confidence and kindness!

Year 5 visit Jodrell Bank

Our Year 5s had an out-of-this-world day at Jodrell Bank! They explored the amazing outdoor exhibits and beautiful grounds. The children loved following the Telescope Pathway and discovering fun facts at each stop. Of course, no trip would be complete without studying the iconic Lovell Telescope. A fantastic day filled with curiosity, teamwork and lots of learning.

Book Swap Bonanza!

Our children had a fantastic time at the book swap! It was wonderful to see so many children excited to discover new stories and share their old favourites with friends. A big thank you to everyone who took part and helped spread the joy of reading!

📚 Michael Rosen Day 📚

Rushcroft had an amazing time celebrating Michael Rosen Day, with the hilarious theme of ‘Funny Food!’ The highlight of our day was joining a live call with Michael Rosen himself - what an incredible experience! The children loved listening to him perform some of his famous poems, full of fun, rhythm and laughter.  Inspired by his creativity, our children then took part in their own activities, creating fantastic pieces of writing and poetry all about funny food and imaginative meals! A huge thank you to Michael Rosen for inspiring our young writers and reminding us all how joyful and playful language can be!

World Kindness Day!

Children celebrated World Kindness Day by thinking about all the ways we can show kindness to others, and remembering the times when others have been kind to us. Our children took part in fun and thoughtful activities, sharing stories, writing kind messages and reflecting on how small acts of kindness can make a big difference. It was wonderful to see so many smiles and caring hearts around our school today.

Footballers

Rushcroft took part in a tournament as part of the Crompton House Cluster, an annual event that provides children with opportunities to participate in a range of sports and represent the school throughout the year. The cluster aims to promote inclusivity by ensuring that all children - regardless of ability or gender - are introduced to a variety of sporting activities. As part of this commitment, events are organised for girls, boys, children with SEND, those who may find transitions challenging and those who may lack the confidence to volunteer for competitive events. Inclusion events are therefore a key feature of the cluster’s approach to fostering participation and enjoyment for all.

Remembrance Day

Our Year 6 children visited the Cenotaph in Shaw to place our school poppy wreath.

 🎃🕸️ Rushcroft Halloween Disco! 👻

A huge thank you to our amazing PTA for hosting this year’s Halloween Disco - it was a frightfully good evening from start to finish! 🧙‍♀️💃The children had a fang-tastic time dancing the night away, showing off their brilliant costumes and enjoying plenty of treats and tunes. 🎶🍬It was a wickedly wonderful evening full of fun, laughter and spooky smiles! 👏🎃 

🎃 Halloween Tuck Shop Fun at Rushcroft! 👻

Our children had a spook-tacular time at the Halloween Tuck Shop hosted by the School Council today! 🧁🍪 There were plenty of tasty treats on offer. A huge well done to our brilliant School Council for organising such a fun (and slightly spooky!) event — and thank you to everyone who came along to enjoy the Halloween goodies. 👏🎃🕸️

🎙️ Rushcroft Radio Writing Enrichment Day! 📻
Last week, our classrooms were transformed into the buzzing studios of Rushcroft Radio Station, as the children became scriptwriters and presenters for the day! ✍️🎧 Each year group took on a different challenge and what an amazing day of creativity it was!
🥀Year 6 explored the power of poetry, studying famous WWI poems to inspire their own moving pieces. They experimented with figurative language, repetition and rhythm before performing and recording their own wartime poems.
⚔️ Year 5 became Viking poets, writing and performing fierce battle poems for a special History Hour broadcast. They even took on new Viking names and used runes to decipher their writing tasks inside a classroom longship!
🦁 Year 4 debated whether animals should be kept in zoos, crafting balanced arguments and performing their discussions for the radio. The highlight? Visiting their very own classroom zoo!
🐘 Year 3 joined in with the Rushcroft Zoo theme too, writing persuasive radio adverts to convince listeners to come and visit!
🦸‍♀️Key Stage One trained hard at a Superhero Academy! They designed their own costumes, made superhero snacks, completed an obstacle course and wrote a recount of their super-powered day!
👮‍♀️ Reception wrote labels for the People Who Help Us and talked about what they do - before drawing what they’d like to be when they grow up!
🎧 To hear some of the fantastic recordings from the day, head over to the class pages on our school website - you won’t want to miss our talented Rushcroft broadcasters in action!

Year 5 & 6 Fire Safety Visit!

On Wednesday, our Year 5 and 6 children were visited by the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service.

They learned all about the important work our firefighters do, the special equipment and uniform they wear, and -very importantly-how to stay safe around fireworks and bonfires as we approach Bonfire Night.

A big thank you to the fire service team for such an informative and engaging session. Our pupils loved it and came away with some really valuable safety tips!

Reception Go Walkabout

As part of their “People Who Help Us” topic, our Reception children wrote lovely letters to the doctors and nurses who care for our community. They then walked to the postbox to send their letters and along the way, learned all about how to cross roads safely! 

What a super visit out - full of learning, kindness and excitement!

Football Team

A chilly afternoon on the pitch, but our pupils’ energy and teamwork shone brightly! So proud of their effort and spirit!

Hello Yellow Day

Our school was shining bright on Friday as everyone wore a splash of yellow for World Mental Health Day!

To celebrate, our amazing Wellbeing Champions organised fun activities to boost happiness and mental health awareness.

Year 4 visiting Castleshaw.

The children stepped back in time to learn all about Roman forts and what life was like for a Roman soldier. They had the chance to handle and sort Roman artefacts, discovering fascinating clues about the past . The children even tested their teamwork skills by experimenting with different Roman army formations — including the famous Testudo formation. Everyone showed great enthusiasm, curiosity and teamwork throughout the day - what an amazing way to bring history to life!

Royton & Crompton Visit

Our Year 6 children had a fantastic visit to Royton & Crompton. They engaged in exciting activities, met the lovely staff and explored different parts of the school!

Macmillan Coffee Morning

A huge thank you to everyone who joined our Macmillan Coffee Morning! We’re so grateful to our school community for making it such a special morning.

Oldham Sport for All Centre Visitor

The children of Rushcroft had a visitor from the Oldham Sport for All Centre. They were shown some basketball skills and even got the chance to show off some of their own.

Year 6 Residential Trip to France

Our Year 6 pupils have had an unforgettable week in France! After a smooth ferry crossing, the children settled in brilliantly - full of energy and excitement from the very start.

We kicked things off with a crêpe-making evening, setting the tone for a week packed with fun and adventure. Throughout the trip, pupils took part in a wide range of activities, including town trails, market exploring, axe throwing, frisbee golf, buggy building, and swimming.

A highlight was our day out in town, where we enjoyed the local sights and markets before heading to Disneyland Paris - a truly magical experience! We also explored iconic landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and the River Seine, giving everyone a real taste of French culture.

The trip wrapped up with some memorable moments - from a lively silent disco and trying escargot, to a reflective visit at Vimy Ridge and a warm campfire evening .

It was an incredible week of learning, laughter and lasting memories.