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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.
Out of This World! How Far Are the Planets?
Date: 20th May 2025 @ 12:20pm
Last week Year 5 explored the distance of planets from the Sun by stepping out scaled distances on the playground. Each child represented a planet, standing a set number of steps apart to show how far the planets are from the Sun. It was a fun, hands-on space activity, although it was a long walk for Neptune!
Date: 19th May 2025 @ 2:24pm
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We have been learning lots about the rainforest and how animals are in danger because the trees are being chopped down for palm oil! The children have now finished writing their amazing persuasive letters to save our rainforests. On Friday, we went to the letter box and posted our letters to our local MP Lucy Powell, we hope that she replies!
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We have really lucky today because we had Coach Sophie in school to help us learn and practice our cricket skills. We had lots of fun batting the balls from a tee, learning our fielding skills and working as a team!
Date: 18th May 2025 @ 8:18pm
Last Monday we started our final text for this half term called Katie in London. The story is about a girl called Katie who gets shown all the wonderful landmarks around London by one of the lions in Trafalgar Square.
We started the writing unit by learning about the famous landmarks in London by creating them out of construction materials, doing some observation drawings of the landmarks, reading information books and writing some facts.
Isabelle did an amazing structure out paper of the Tower of London, which she has been adding to over the week. She said she will continue to add more details next week!
Date: 11th May 2025 @ 11:22pm
Good luck to our fabulous Year 6 this week as they take their Sats tests.
You have all worked so hard this year and made so much progress, now is the time to shine!
Go ahead and smash it- we are all so very proud of you!
Date: 11th May 2025 @ 10:15pm
In science this week we were learning about the different parts of a plant and their functions. We read some information about each part of the plant. We used natural materials in the playground to create our own models of plants. Then we told our partners what each was and its function.
Date: 11th May 2025 @ 10:40am
In Science this week, we have been learning about plants! We have explored the two different types of flowers; garden plants and wild plants. We recapped the parts of the flower and then learnt about what the fuctions of the parts of the flowers are. We made a model of a flower including the parts and then explained to our friends what each part of the flower does to help it grow and survive.
Date: 9th May 2025 @ 1:40pm
Year 5 had a fabulous day celebrating VE Day. It was wonderful to see how interested they were and they asked great questions. They really enjoyed writing a diary entry from the perspective of someone who has enjoyed the celebrations in 1945 and their feelings knowing the war was finally over and we had snacks in the afternoon with VE Day crafts.
The children have also been very inquisitive while learning all about the Mars rover Curiosity in our reading and writing lessons this week and were amazed by watching the real life footage from the surface of Mars!
Article of the Week: Article 38
Date: 8th May 2025 @ 2:21pm
Article 38: Children have the right to be protected during war.
This week we have chosen to highlight Article 38, because we have celebrated the anniversary of VE day. During wars,children's mental and physical wellbeing are harmed by the dangerous conflicts surrounding them. This is why it is important that UNCRC protects children during war, and makes sure that no child under the age of 15 can participate in war.
Date: 8th May 2025 @ 1:53pm
Today, we have been learning about VE day for it's 80th Anniversary. We wore red, white and blue to school and ate a special VE day lunch.
In class, we learnt what Victory in Europe day is, and why it is important to remember these occasions. We also completed some different VE day crafts.
