Ripon Cathedral School Update

Week ending Friday 31st March 2023

An Afternoon of Music

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Key Stage 2 Music Concert

On the last day of term we had a wonderful afternoon of music. It was our first music concert for 4 years so it was quite a special event. We enjoyed individual items from our young musicians that they have been learning and improving in their peripatetic lessons. Each class in Key Stage 2 also performed a number of class pieces, ending with Year 6's rendition of 'The Climb.' Well done to all the children involved in the concert. What a great way to end a term.

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Easter Service

We had a great Easter service at the Cathedral. Canon Matthew taught the children all about the different kind of foods that we eat at Easter time and the meaning and significance of each item. The children in Year 5 shared their thoughtful reflections about Easter time and Reception brought along their palm leaves to remind us about the time when Jesus rode into Jerusalem. Thank you to everyone at the Cathedral for their support in organising this special service.

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An amazing time in the capital

Year 6 had an amazing time in London last week. The children had a packed three day visit including Parliament, The National Gallery, Museums, St Paul's, the Underground and even a West End Show.

We were very impressed with the excellent behaviour of the children throughout the visit. Following their return to school the children had some great reflections on their time in the capital:

Merry:

My favourite part of the London residential was the Back to the Future show and the Houses of Parliament. The Back to the Future show was at the Adelphi Theatre and it was so realistic. At the end, the car started to levitate and it was truly awesome! Also, the Houses of Parliament were incredible. Every second I was there, I couldn’t believe I was watching actual MPs and even looking at Big Ben. One thing I will never forget is the Parliament workshop where I became ‘The Speaker.’ during our mini debate and could shout ‘ORDER’ when the class got too loud. I’m still shouting that in class today!

Nathan:

My favourite part of the London trip was the Science museum as it was very interactive and seeing everything made me excited. In Wonderlab my favourite activity was building 3D shapes out of 2D shapes because you could create so many different things. In the main part of the Science museum my favourite section was the space part as it was customised so you felt like you were in outer space and there was so much to see and learn.

Lola:

I really enjoyed the Globe Theatre because we got a tour of the theatre and learnt how the actors get ready for their performance and saw a rehearsal happen. We then had an acting workshop where we performed ‘A Midsummer Night's Dream.' A theatre director taught us how to move when we are performing to show emotion. We learnt to move forward when angry, side ways if we were thinking or considering what had been said and backwards if we were unsure or giving in.

Easter Egg Decorating Competition Winners

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Easter Egg decorating competition

The theme for this year's egg decorating competition was 'The Coronation.' We had some amazing entries and some really creative ideas. The Governors came along to judge the winners from each class and they had a really hard job choosing, as there were so many fabulous entries.

Well done to everyone who entered.

Music Service Assembly

We were delighted last week to welcome the North Yorkshire Music Service for a fabulous afternoon of music. It was wonderful to see the look of delight on the faces of the children as they heard the collective sound of the instruments playing some familiar music from films and musicals. The Music Service were equally delighted to hear the children as they sang along enthusiastically and shared their enthusiasm for music. It is fabulous that so many of the children left the assembly inspired to learn to play an instrument. Should you wish to find out more about how your child can access peripatetic music lessons from the North Yorkshire Music Service, please visit the following website: www.northyorkshiremusichub.co.uk

Year 3 go on a 5k Dog Walk

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5k Dog Walk

On Wednesday, Year 3 took part in a 5 kilometre dog walk to raise money for Blue Cross accompanied by Mrs Bradley's dog, Twister and Mrs Barratt's dog, Oscar. We walked from school, by the river Skell to Hell Wath and back. The children have been collecting sponsorship money and we will update you with the total collected after Easter.

Superstars

Celebration worships

Thank you to everyone who came along to our Celebration Worships. We really enjoyed sharing the fabulous work that has been happening across the school. Highlights included the film about explorers by Year 1 (see the video below!) and Year 5's science presentation all about pulleys, parachutes and levers. At each worship we announced our superstars of the term and shared why they have been such fantastic role models and learners.

Summer Term Clubs

With the exception of Schools Out on Wednesday, we will not be running any clubs in the first week of the new term. This includes no Cathedral Club. We are planning some new clubs and letters will go out when we get back from the Easter break so we can allocate places with a view to starting the clubs week beginning 24th April.

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School Update

It has been another busy and very eventful term.

We have explored with children how Easter is a time of reflection, hope and celebration. For Christians, the full Easter period lasts for a long time as Easter officially starts with Lent on Ash Wednesday, 46 days before Easter Day. It officially ends 49 days after Easter Day with the Christian Festival of Pentecost or Whitsun, when Christians remember that God sent his Holy Spirit to help Christians. So Easter is a very busy time!

I hope that this Easter you get some quality family time, have opportunity to share Easter traditions and take a moment to reflect and consider the true meaning of Easter and the hope that it brings.

Have a wonderful Easter break and we look forward to seeing you again on Monday 17th April 2023

Thanks for all your support

Steven Holmes

Headteacher

Parent Governor Vacancy

Mr Holmes has written to all parents to let you know that there is a parent governor vacancy for one parent governor on our governing board, and to ask for nominations. Please click the button below to access more information and links to electronic copies of the letter and nomination paper.

You do not need any specific qualifications. The most important thing is that you are interested in the success of the school and are prepared to play an active part in the work of the governing board. Parent governors are valued members of the team. An effective board will have a range of skills, and we would welcome nominations from parents with knowledge and experience of:

· Safeguarding;

· Children’s health and wellbeing including for those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities;

· Health and Safety.

THE CLOSING DATE FOR NOMINATION IS MONDAY 24TH APRIL.

PLEASE CONTACT THE SCHOOL OFFICE IF YOU HAVE FURTHER QUESTIONS OR YOU REQUIRE A PRINTED NOMINATION AND SELF-DECLARATION FORM.

Governor Page on School Website

Oscar's Holiday Club

Oscar's holiday club is taking place in the first week of the Easter holidays, Tuesday 4th to Thursday 6th April. Booking is now open and places are being filled. Please get in touch with Mrs Rich if you have any questions about booking, thank you.