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Date: 6th Jul 2025 @ 2:40pm
Please see below some exciting events as we count down towards the end of year 6!
Leavers' party
On Monday 14th July between 2-4:30, there will be a year 6 leavers' party. This is for the children and will be held in the hall. Food and drink will be provided for the children and they can bring a change of clothes in to school if they wish to change. A letter will be going out on Monday 7th July which will need returning to school so that we know how children will be going home.
Year 6 leavers’ assembly and graduation ceremony.
Date: Wednesday 16th July
Time: 9:15 – 11:00am
Location: School Hall (please can parents/carers enter through the office)
This event is a celebration of your child’s time at Ravensbury and a chance for us to reflect on their journey, achievements and memories before they move on to the next exciting chapter in their education.
We look forward to welcoming you, and celebrating this important milestone together.
A letter about the assembly will go out on Monday 7th July.
Date: 4th Jul 2025 @ 2:59pm
Today we chose our favourite places to play outside. Can you guess where we went?
Article of the Week: Article 31
Date: 29th Jun 2025 @ 10:01pm
Article 31: Every child has the right to rest, relax, play and to take part in cultural and creative activities.
This week, the article of the week is article 31. Normally when she share our favourite articles, a lot of us say 'article 31, the right to play' but this article is so much more than that. In assembly this week, we were learning about World Music Day, and it linked to this article because it isn't just about being given opportunities to rest and play throughout the day. This article is also about being given the chance to be creative.
There are many chances at Ravensbury, where we get to share our creativity. Sometimes it is through our art work, or creating something in design and technology. Other times it is through our music lessons with Miss Kent or during singing assembly.
Do you enjoy being creative in your holiday homework and sharing your projects on a Monday assembly?
How else do you celebrate this right?
Water Workshops and Geography Experiments
Date: 29th Jun 2025 @ 9:53pm
It has been another busy week in year 3!
This week, we were lucky enough to work with City and learn more about Water. We explored how some people have easy access to clean water, yet in other parts of the world it can be incredibly difficult to get fresh, clean water. We all then wrote a 'water pledge' on how we were going try harder to waste less water.
In geography, we learnt about different types of weathering - physical, chemical and biological. We then conducted an experiment to help us understand physical and chemical weathering. For physical weathering, we filled a bottle with water up until the marked line. We then put the bottle in the freezer, and to our surprise we could see that the ice was at a higher level than the water had been. This helped us understand that if rainwater filled the cracks of rocks or cliffs, and then froze, it could expand and break the rock or cliff. When exploring chemical weathering, we considered how rain can sometimes be acidic and wanted to see the effect this would have on limestone. Instead of using rain and limestone, we used baking powder and vinegar.
Date: 27th Jun 2025 @ 2:49pm
In Science this week we took a break from learning about animals to finish off our Seasonal Changes work for this year. We discussed what we knew about the season of summer and had a class discussion about all the things that we can do. We took a photo outside in the playground in front of the tree that we chose this year to observe. We talked about how it has changed over the four seasons this year.
Legacy of the Wright Brothers!
Date: 27th Jun 2025 @ 2:34pm
In History this week we looked at the word Legacy and discussed its meaning linked to the learning about The Wright Brothers. We looked at some key dates and events in the history of flight and some very important inventions. In our partners we put the key events in time order and talked about each one.
Then we designed a new flying machine invention using some of the ideas from the Wright Brothers and other important inventions in the history of flight.
Date: 27th Jun 2025 @ 9:54am
This morning we found a challenge on the board. We didn't know who set the challenge at that time but after marching around Nursery chanting, "We're going on a bear hunt..." we realised the bear left it for us. One shiny wet nose, two big furry ears. Do you know the story? Look at the settings we visited for clues.
Date: 23rd Jun 2025 @ 3:15pm
What an unforgettable experience our Year 6 pupils had this week as they proudly represented our school at The Big Sing event at the Bridgewater Hall! From the moment we stepped inside the grand concert venue, excitement filled the air – and it didn’t stop until the final note was sung.
The Big Sing brought together schools from across the region to take part in a huge, energetic singing celebration. Led by professional musicians, vocal leaders, and a live band, our pupils joined hundreds of others to raise the roof with their voices. The morning was packed with rhythm, movement, and of course – brilliant singing!
Seeing all that hard work come to life in such a prestigious venue was truly special. The children sang with confidence, passion and huge smiles – and it was clear that they were loving every minute!
One of the highlights was the moment the lights dimmed and the hall echoed with hundreds of voices singing in harmony. It gave us all goosebumps! For many of our pupils, it was their first experience of performing in a venue like the Bridgewater Hall – and they certainly rose to the occasion.
As always, our pupils were a credit to the school – showing excellent behaviour, enthusiasm, and a true love for music. We are incredibly proud of each and every one of them.
Thank you to the organisers of The Big Sing for such a fantastic opportunity – and to our amazing children for making it a day we’ll never forget!
Date: 20th Jun 2025 @ 1:51pm
This half term, we have been fortunate enough to have someone come and lead sessions related to Project Chameleon by Global Policing.
Here is a little bit of information from the global policing website - https://globalpolicing.co.uk/about/
'Established in 2015, Global Policing works with organisations like yours to make the world (and your community) a safer place to live and work.
Founded by former Police Chief Inspector Shane Williams and his team of senior ex-Police Officers, we have developed our unique range of services around our own experience and the needs of our clients.
This means we are ideally placed to deliver training, provide data protection services and support you in other critical areas. With a huge amount of knowledge throughout our team in every area we work within, we aim to keep costs low and take as much work as possible off your hands. Our hands-on approach has made us the go-to training provider for hundreds of organisations across the North-West and beyond.'
Date: 15th Jun 2025 @ 9:28pm
This week has been amazing!
Well done to all of Year 4 for completing their Multiplication Tables Check throughout the week. You all did amazing.
We had such a fantastic time exploring Castleton on Thursday. The Speedwell Cavern was a great experience.
Article of the Week: Article 24
Date: 15th Jun 2025 @ 9:01pm
Article 24: Children have the right to the best health care, clean water to drink, healthy food and a clean and safe environment to live in.
This week, we think it's important that everyone learns about Article 24. Article 24 states: Children have the right to the best health care, clean water to drink, healthy food and a clean and safe environment to live in. All adults and children should have information about how to stay safe and healthy.
This is something we explore a lot of Ravensbury, whether it is through whole school assemblies, or in the classroom during science, P.E, PSHE or design and technology lessons.
One of the ways we meet this right, is by giving each child a free reusuable water bottle, which is replaced every school year. This water bottle is filled up with fresh water every single day - and the children are never refused when they ask if they can have a drink. The school council also carefully considered our school menu, which was then changed to make sure it was both healthy and something that we would enjoy.
Can you think of any other ways we make sure children have access to clean water to drink, healthy food and a clean and safe environment?
Date: 15th Jun 2025 @ 8:42pm
This week the children have become illustrators!
They have enjoyed reading the story 'On Sudden Hill' so much that they have decided to make their own books to read to the nursery children.
This week they sequenced the story and used past, present and future language to talk about the story. They then drew pictures matching each part of the story. They are excited to become authors next week and write their own books!
Date: 15th Jun 2025 @ 7:20pm
Our History topic this term is called 'How did we learn to fly?' In our history lesson last week we learnt about the history of flight and how different inventors thought about different ways to travel in the air. We learnt about gliders, hot air balloons and planes. We discovered that gliders were one of the first inventions that someone called Leonardo Da Vinci invented.
We made some gliders using a wooden skewer, paper wings and blue tack. We took our gliders outside to test them out on a very windy afternoon!
Date: 14th Jun 2025 @ 11:09am
This week we have launched our topic 'How did we learn to fly?' We have explored all of the different ways that we can travel and fly such as aeroplanes, helicopters, rockets and hot air-balloons. We have also discovered that gliders were the first form of transport invented to allow us to fly. He learned that the glider was invented by Leonardo Da Vinci (the artist) in 1490. His design included a giant pair of wings joined to a wooden frame. There was no engine so the only way to stay in the air was for the ;ilot to flap the wings!
We had lots of fun watching glider videos and then we made a model glider of our own! We then tested the gliders out in the playground. It was so much fun!
Date: 13th Jun 2025 @ 6:23pm
Some children from Year 5 had an exciting trip to the Joie Stadium. They took part in fun games and activities organised by City in the Community. The event promoted teamwork, confidence, and staying active. Everyone enjoyed the chance to play on the pitch and represent the school. The children showed great enthusiasm and sportsmanship throughout the day. It was a memorable experience they won’t forget!
Date: 13th Jun 2025 @ 6:19pm
Year 5 had a fantastic visit from Paul at City in the Community this week. He spoke to the children about the importance of looking after their mental health. The session was engaging, thoughtful, and full of practical advice. Pupils enjoyed learning simple strategies to manage emotions and support their well-being. They particularly liked the interactive activities and stories Paul shared. It was a valuable and positive experience for all.
Date: 6th Jun 2025 @ 3:58pm
In Nursery this week we have been looking at the differernt modes of transoprt we can use to take us on a journey!
We have been exploring the flying bath and have discovered lots of different settings.
Where will you go with the amazing creations that we have made?
Year 1 Phonics Screening Check
Date: 5th Jun 2025 @ 10:32am
Next week (week beginning 9th June) children in Year 1 will be sitting the Phonic Screening check with Mrs Thewlis or Miss Wolfenden. The children have been preparing for this check in their phonic sessions for the last half term. The check will be carried out on a 1:1 basis with adults in a quiet space in school.
Attached to this blog is the letter that has been sent out today (Thursday 5th June) and children will be coming home with a phonics activity booklet for their homework this week. There will be no spellings this week!
Here are some websites with games and activities for children to do at home if you wish to do some additional practice:
https://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/resources/phase/5
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/english-games/5-7-years/letters-and-sounds
If you have any questions please don't hesitate to speak to one of the Year 1 team.
Mrs Iqbal & Mrs Brierley
Date: 5th Jun 2025 @ 10:23am
Welcome to Summer 2 term! I can't believe this is the last half term before we break up for the Summer!!
We started the week with a discussion and presented our ideas to answer the question 'What objects can fly?' We discussed the question as a class and shared some ideas together and then children created some posters with labels/captions and pictures to share their own ideas. We presented our ideas in small groups to the rest of the class.
This work was getting us starting to think about our final history topic question 'How did we learn to fly?'
Date: 4th Jun 2025 @ 11:41am
We have had a soaring start back in 2AH!
This week we have come back with a lot of energy and thriving to learn more! We have started our fractions unit in Maths where we began by recalling our learning of what 1/2 is and then starting to move on to 1/3. The children worked really well in pairs and independently to find 1/2 of objects, shapes and quantities. The children had fun halving food and using whiteboards to practice their skills.
We also finished our narrative writing piece all about Ratty's big adventure! The children had to innovate their own rainforest animal that Ratty meets on his adventure. The pupils have really enjoyed this topic, coming up with amazing adjectives to describe the rainforest creatures and nature. We were also really inspired by a discussion we had with Stuart the gardener who told us all about when he once lived in Sumatra and visited the rainforest. He spoke to the children about how the rainforest was and shown us some amazing pictures.
Article of the Week: Article 3
Date: 1st Jun 2025 @ 3:19pm
Article 3: All adults should do what's best for children.
We think it's important that everyone remembers, and learns about, Article 3. Article 3 states: When adults make decisions, they should think about how their decisions will affect children. All adults should do what is best for children.
This is something that is done frequently at Ravensbury, without us even realising it!
We asked our peers the question "Who makes decisions that affect you?" and they answered:
- Parents/Carers
- Teachers
- Doctors
- Government
- Prime Minister
- Family Members
- Friends
But the truth is, everyone makes decisions that affect us - including ourselves!
One of the ways we keep ourselves safe at Ravensbury, is thinking about the adults we trust. You can do this by having a 'Trusted 5.' That means you hold up five fingers, and think of an adult you can go to if you or worried, upset or just need a chat - one adult for each finger.
Adults are duty bearers, that means they have a job in ensuring our rights are met. In our class charters, we talk about what the adults do in order to help us have all of our rights. You can see all of the class charters on everyones class pages, or on the doors to their classrooms.
Date: 1st Jun 2025 @ 7:37am
In science we have continued our learning all about plants. On the last Friday before the half term holidays we were learning about the parts of a tree. We discussed each part and its function. Then we went for a walk in the playground to look at some of the trees closely and name the different parts of a tree to a friend. In class we drew some detailed diagrams of a tree and labelled each part.
After the holidays we will finish our learning about plants and find out the difference between evergreen and deciduous trees and identify and name some of the trees.
Date: 31st May 2025 @ 7:53pm
This week as part of our "What can you find in the UK?" topic work we have been learning about the seas and oceans surrounding the UK. We have found out that the English Channel, the North Sea, the Irish Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean all surround the island of the UK. We have used maps to study the positions of the seas and oceans and we have found out some interesting facts such as how you can cross the English Channel by train through the Channel Tunnel!
In the photos, you can see us completing the lost sea scrolls challenge! We were given a map of the UK with the seas and oceans missing! We used a map of the school grounds to find the lost sea scrolls. Luckily we managed to find them all and could remember their names and where they are located on the map! It was so much fun!
Date: 29th May 2025 @ 10:48pm
This half-term, year 3 had a design and technology project: to create a product that needed to include a linkage and lever. We completed this project over a couple of days.
This was a difficult task for year 3, as linkages and levers involved creating very small holes and connecting different strips of card together. We used the concept of Roman catapults as inspiration.
Even though there was a lot of trial and error, we were all proud of what we created. We can't wait for our next design and technology project next half-term...can you guess what it'll be? 
Date: 20th May 2025 @ 4:58pm
This week we have been learning all about the artist Van Gough. The children enjoyed looking at his art work and discussing how it made them feel and what they could see.
They then created their own Van Gough inspired sunflowers pictures.
