School Council are leading the way in making Red Gates greener and more environmentally friendly. On World Environment Day, they’ve checked the school grounds for any rubbish, especially plastic. You may not realise it, but we do get occasional visits from wildlife like squirrels and birds here at Red Gates. We know that plastic can … Read more

Each year the school joins in with British Science Week.  Its a  celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths across the UK for people of all ages.  It requires our amazing teachers to come up with entertaining and engaging events and activities for our children to watch and participate in.  To celebrate the end of science … Read more

Good Afternoon, Croydon is in the process of updating its Short Breaks Statement.  This document will provide young people, parents and carers with information on: *           The range of short breaks services provided in Croydon *           Who can access short breaks *       … Read more

Governor Newsletter No 2 Spring 2019

One of the extra-curriculum activities the school provides, is Forest School. “Forest School is an inspirational process, that offers all learners regular opportunities to achieve and develop confidence and self-esteem through hands-on learning experiences in a woodland or natural environment with trees.” – Forest Schools Association Our local Forest School is Courtwood Primary school.  In … Read more

Welcome to the first Governor Newsletter of this school year. As governors we want to find the best ways to tell you about our work, and we want to hear from you about the ways we can develop ongoing positive relationships and communication with you all. With this newsletter you will find a summary annual … Read more

This year the theme for the Christmas play was Red Gates Radio.  Each class paired up with another and chose a music genre to perform to. The play was opened by our amazing Red Gates Rockers, performing Jingle Bells and Santa Claus is Coming to Town and was closed by our fabulous Choir, performing We … Read more

We would like to thank Knights Garden Centre, Chelsham and Woldingham for providing us, free of charge, with our school Christmas tree. The school committee members received the tree from the Garden Centre and had fun putting on the decorations and making it look beautiful.  Haven’t they done a fantastic job!    Knights Garden Centre … Read more

Oh no it isn’t! It is the time of year that everyone loves, Panto season, and the children here at Red Gates are lucky to have their own private performance. Each year, Friends of Red Gates School raise funds in order that Dazzle and Fizz can bring their show to our school for the children … Read more

Croydon council is consulting on a draft strategy for improving outcomes and life chances for children and young people (0-25) with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) in Croydon. At the same time, the council is also consulting on changes to its transport policy for young people aged 16-18 with special educational needs.  The council arranges … Read more

Parents in Partnership

Welcome to our Harvest Festival Harvest Festival is a celebration of the annual harvest, held in schools and as a service in Christian churches, to which gifts of food are brought for the poor. We invited our parents to join us in our celebrations and our talented children made fruit and vegetables and also a … Read more

Dear Red Gates Parents/Carers, Croydon Local Authority is carrying out a consultation proposing to extend the age range at Red Gates from 4 – 11 to 2 – 11. We would appreciate your contribution. Please follow the link to the proposal and to complete the survey, which is available until Thursday 29 November 2018. Red … Read more

During October the UK celebrates Black History Month.   We celebrate the achievements and contributions of black people throughout the world.  Across the country special classes and celebrations are arranged within schools from educational talks to food festivals. Here at Red Gates, Maximum Dance Design provided a drumming workshop for all our children. The African drum was … Read more

A huge CONGRATULATIONS to the music department for becoming a Music Mark member.  In order to become a member, the school needs to be nominated by their local music education hub/service and they need to meet the relevant criteria.   The criteria includes: – Evidence of willingness to engage in development conversations related to improving music … Read more