Crossgates Primary School

08/05/2026

📢 IMPORTANT REMINDER: Primary School Applications 2026
If your child was born between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2022, they are due to start Reception in September 2026.

While the national "on-time" deadline was 15 January 2026, you can still submit a late application if you haven't already!
🔗 How to Apply:
Applications must be made through your local council’s website. Find yours here:
👉 https://bit.ly/48ojQMh
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Applying late may mean your child is less likely to get a place at your preferred school, but it is vital to get your application in now to be processed for the next round!

About applying for a reception place. Apply for a reception place at a primary school. Follow the 4 step process for applying for a primary school place.​

06/05/2026

Staying safe on our roads isn’t just a skill — it’s a lifelong habit. It is crucial to learn key strategies for helping children navigate streets safely and confidently, from practising journeys together to teaching them how to choose the safest crossing points.

We’ve collaborated with THINK! to offer real-world advice on issues like the dangers of parked vehicles, reversing cars and mobile phone distractions — it’s an invaluable tool for parents and educators who want to help young people travel independently without compromising their safety.

22/04/2026

A Gentle reminder that tomorrow Thursday the 23rd April 2026, we will be celebrating our amazing planet and the incredible life and work of Sir David Attenborough.

We invite all students to come to school dressed in either something blue and/or green or as an explorer! It’s a wonderful opportunity to show our support for the environment. We kindly ask for a £1 donation towards planting, helping to ensure a brighter future for our planet.

We are thrilled to announce that on Thursday, 23rd April 2026, we will be celebrating our amazing planet and the incredible life and work of Sir David Attenborough.

We invite all students to come to school dressed in either something blue and/or green or as an explorer! It’s a wonderful opportunity to show our support for the environment. We kindly ask for a £1 donation towards planting, helping to ensure a brighter future for our planet.

22/04/2026

Children are increasingly using smart devices from a much younger age. Therefore it’s essential we talk to our children about how to use them safely. There are many positive benefits to the new technology at our disposal these days – but there are plenty of downsides too. As an educator, parent or carer, it’s important that you understand these risks and how you can take steps to protect young people against them.

In this guide, you'll find tips on a number of potential risks such as location settings, fake profiles and screen addiction.

31/03/2026

We are thrilled to announce that on Thursday, 23rd April 2026, we will be celebrating our amazing planet and the incredible life and work of Sir David Attenborough.

We invite all students to come to school dressed in either something blue and/or green or as an explorer! It’s a wonderful opportunity to show our support for the environment. We kindly ask for a £1 donation towards planting, helping to ensure a brighter future for our planet.

18/03/2026

Dear Families, We are excited to share with you the EDSTARTS Easter Holiday Club Flyer. Please click the link below to access the flyer, which also features information on how to book a place for your child:

https://rochdale-edstart.classforkids.io/

Additionally, if you are in receipt of HAF Vouchers, you can find guidance on booking a HAF club through the following link:

https://help.holidayactivities.com/hc/en-gb/categories/33249075495837-I-m-a-parent

Our holiday clubs are an action packed week of fun and entertainment that give children the chance to explore a host of activities, build lasting friendships and learn lots of new skills.

18/03/2026

While the short-term benefits of energy drinks can be attractive, it's not wise to ignore the potential health risks. Consuming these beverages regularly can have negative effects on the heart and blood pressure, and even cause dependency on these products to keep users’ energy at a ‘normal’ level. Factoring in that many shops have issued a voluntary ban on selling these drinks to under-16s, the rise in children and young people using energy drinks is a cause for concern.

18/03/2026

If a child is anxious, overwhelmed, frustrated, or heading towards a wobble, try Rainbow breathing, this is a lovely way to slow everything down without needing loads of words.

Rainbow Breathing is one of my favourite calming tools because it’s simple, visual, and it gives the body something gentle to do while big feelings pass through. 🌈

If a child is anxious, overwhelmed, frustrated, or heading towards a wobble, this is a lovely way to slow everything down without needing loads of words.

You can use it at home, in the classroom, in the car, or right before bed — and it works brilliantly for helping young people come back into their bodies when their brain feels too loud.

18/03/2026

Skylight Circus Arts are hosting "Side by Side" Saturday sessions to support young people who may be feeling anxious, stressed or just need a little support.
Contact Skylight to reserve your free session.

Skylight Circus Arts are hosting "Side by Side" Saturday sessions to support young people who may be feeling anxious, stressed or just need a little support.
Contact Skylight to reserve your free session.

11/03/2026

Facing unpleasant feelings can be a challenge, even for adults – let alone for children and young people, whose minds are still developing. To many youngsters, a mistake in an exam, a hurtful word or even losing in a game can sometimes feel like the worst thing in the world, causing them to react accordingly.

However, this isn’t always an effective way to deal with difficult emotions or life’s setbacks, so it's important that parents and educators are able impress a healthy approach to these feelings on the children in their care. This guide offers you expert tips on how to instil emotional resilience in young people, helping them to learn from unexpected feelings and situations – and to process them in a mature, effective manner.