Month: December 2023

Rowan Tree spread the festive cheer!

Rowan Tree has the honour of decorating the town Christmas Tree this year. The school council made decorations and then went along with Kathryn (Deputy Headteacher) and Louise (Headteacher) to decorate the tree. We think they have done a brilliant job!

Each school in the local area will have the opportunity to decorate the tree with an alternating rota each year, and how proud we were to have been the first to be chosen.

Understanding and Using Visuals training

Our recent “Understanding and Using Visuals” training session was a fantastic journey into the world of visual aids for parents/carers!

Exploring innovative ways to support our amazing children, this session highlighted the power of visuals in enhancing communication and understanding.  From visual schedules to communication boards, we’re empowering parents to create a supportive environment at home.

Big thanks to everyone who participated and contributed to this enriching experience!

Together, we’re fostering a community that embraces diversity and creates an inclusive learning environment for every child.

The training was led by Chris Hoyle, formerly a Sleep Tight Trafford Coordinator at the Together Trust, who has worked with autistic children and young people for over thirty years. Chris has become an integral part of the RTP family and offers a variety of free workshops open to carers/parents throughout the year.

For more information feel free to contact school at

T: 01942 883928 or E: enquiries@admin.rowantree.wigan.sch.uk.

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Pine 2 @ Multi Sports Leigh Leisure Centre

The pupils of Pine Class 2 had a fantastic time engaging in multi-sports activities at Leigh Leisure Centre this afternoon, where they had the opportunity to learn and explore new games with other schools from across Atherton.  It was an afternoon filled with joy and discovery, as Pine 2 revelled in the thrill of physical activity and the excitement of trying something new together. 🏀🏓

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Fir 2 are very curious when Curious Critters come to visit!

Fir 2 enjoyed a visit from curious critters, they love to see all the creatures.
During the visit this week they encountered a snake, scorpion, gecko, tarantula, millipede
and a tortoise.
The session helps to develop the communication skills they have been learning in class, they answer questions about what they can see and give simple descriptions of the animals.
These sessions also help the children to understand how to care for and handle animals.

Cedar 2 getting messy!

Cedar 2 was actively involved in their messy play, exploring shaving foam and cereal. They found it amusing to become quite messy, resulting in plenty of laughter and a considerable mess by the time they concluded their activities. Each child attentively followed the staff’s instructions, such as splat, pat, and squish.

Food Facts with Poplar 1

Poplar 1 have been working hard with Food Facts. They have been trying a variety of foods with a variety of tastes and textures. We have been encouraging the children to communicate how the foods feels using our new feely communication boards. This has really helped the children to identify feel and texture. Keep up the good work Poplar!

Ash 1 Christmas Trip to CAFT

The children had a delightful day out at CAFT. They relished seeing the animals, hosting a Christmas party in the woods, sipping hot chocolate, and toasting marshmallows! During lunch, they were treated to a visit from a very special guest who left them some Christmas treats. It was an incredibly enjoyable day, and the children thoroughly loved it!