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

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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

We are four weeks into the school year and the children have been working so hard.  Here is a selection of the wonderful art work displayed across the school.   

This year we had the exciting opportunity to participate in ANDinclusive’s residency at the Tate Modern. ANDInclusive is a unique collaboration between young people with special educational needs and disabilities, their schools and A New Direction which ran 13-17 March 2018. ANDInclusive increases the presence of young people with special educational needs and disabilities through … Read more

What did you get up to over the summer?  This is what several of our the staff got up to on their summer break.  And they did this to raise much needed funds for the school. Well done everyone, we are proud of you!