Roselands Primary School grew from just two classes when it opened in 1975, to a one form entry primary by the mid 1980s, when it served an established adjacent housing estate. Beginning with an extensive building project over 18 months, a structured expansion took place from 2010 converting the school to 1.5 F.E. to accommodate families moving into a new housing estate on the opposite side of the school. We refurbished the original accommodation to reflect the features of the newer build and enjoy an attractive, spacious site.

Our eleven classes are organised in phases. After the two smaller classes in EYFS, each phase has three classes covering two year groups, organised by age.

Reflecting our motto – ‘Growing and Learning Together’ we aim to provide a secure, stimulating and relaxed environment to meet the needs of our increasingly diverse community. Our curriculum is enhanced by the inclusion of a range of sporting and art activities and the offer of a wide range of instrumental tuition and musical experiences.

I’m Jane. I joined Roselands as a class teacher in 1977, when the school was quite new, with a roll of 44 children. Having taught all ages and subjects, I feel privileged to have shared the journey and growth of the school as its deputy and then its Head from 1993. I believe in preserving traditions, whilst embracing innovation and change to provide rich learning experiences for all, which I was honoured to have acknowledged when I received a distinction in the Primary Head of the Year Awards.

I am secretary of our local school sports association and, having chaired our consortium of heads, I sat on Primary Heads Forum and the Executive, and I’m on the Hertfordshire Music Hub. I enjoy time with my daughters and grandchildren, play cello in a local orchestra, garden, cycle, sail and motor-boat. Having excellent support from our Co-Head, I have recently been fortunate to reduce to a three-day working week and maintain my commitment to Roselands.

I’m Sara. I have been a teacher for over twenty years and taught at a local primary school before coming to Roselands 10 years ago originally as an Assistant Head Teacher. Having successfully completed the NPQH I have extended my three days as deputy head, becoming Co-Headteacher for two days per week. I am the proud mother to two children both who are at university.

I have a love for learning and believe that the journey of learning never ends. I recognise that all children have the right to feel safe and learn within school and works tirelessly alongside the teachers and teaching assistants to ensure that the children have great learning opportunities. I am proud of Roselands and the journey the school is on and appreciates the hard work that the children and staff continue to demonstrate and the position that the school has in the local community.