A Home Grown Harpist Returns!
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We were all over the moon to welcome Arabella back to Rhumsaa this week! Arabella is a former pupil of Bunscoill Rhumsaa who is currently visiting home from university - and we were thrilled when she was able to find some time to come along and inspire our current children with her phenomenal harp…

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Proms In The Playground!
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We enjoyed an amazing afternoon last week as our children were treated to an incredible performance by the RGS Pep Band AND the RGS Street Band right on our own doorstep! The wonderful Mr Wood visited us with the musicians and presented a workshop and concert to celebrate International Make Music D…

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Healthy School Award!
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We are delighted to be awarded Healthy School status after carrying out a thorough 'supported self-check' with the Healthy Schools program! This is a respected quality mark across the UK, and its processes are in line with OFSTED guidelines, so we are over the moon to receive the award! You can fin…

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Year Two | Books Ahoy!
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We love reading at Bunscoill Rhumsaa, and with our new topic in Year 2, 'Land Ahoy!' firmly underway, our teachers have created a beautiful reading area for our children! With it's 'under the sea' vibes, our pupils can enjoy a relaxing read by the ocean as they navigate, explore and investigate the…

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Starting School In September 2023?
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If you have a child who is due to start school in September 2023, we'd like to invite you to come and visit our beautiful Reception classrooms on the 29th November! You'll be able to have a good look at all the wonderful things that go on, meet our staff and ask any questions you might have about s…

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Rock Kidz Rock Rhumsaa!
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We had such a great day with Rock Kidz last week as part of their tour of the Isle of Man! They worked with every year group in the school, promoting great messages about positivity, well-being and self-esteem through awesome rock songs and an incredibly high energy work shop! It all finished with…

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Year 5 | Power Maths!
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Some lovely maths work in Year 5 this morning, where our pupils are practising their addition skills. In upper Key Stage 2, children build on secure foundations in calculation, and develop fluency, accuracy and flexibility in their approach to the four operations. They work with whole numbers and a…

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Reception | A Visit From the Fire Brigade
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We loved welcoming the Fire Brigade to school yesterday - don't worry, no emergency! They were here to talk with our Reception children as part of our learning about our local community and the people who help us. The children enjoyed some great learning, and especially had fun taking turns with th…

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FOBRA | Sewing Club Receive New Machines!
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Our super sewing stars from the school's sewing club were haber-dashing to their meeting this week - to take a turn on their brand new sewing machines! These brilliant new additions to the club have been provided by the Friends of Bunscoill Rhumsaa Association, and they're very welcome indeed, putt…

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