Ripon Cathedral School Update

On Wednesday the Year 5 children travelled to St Peter's C of E Primary School in Leeds to meet their pen pals. It was the first time the children had met after writing letters to each other. The children had a super day completing different activities with pen pals. They took part in an orienteering activity around the school grounds and unscrambled letters to identify each schools values and they completed an activity encouraging the children to find out more about each. They enjoyed eating lunch outside before enjoying an ice lolly and singing St Peter's school song together with actions. We can't wait to see them again in July when they visit our school for the day!

Year 6 had their end of key stage statutory tests of attainment this week. They started each day with breakfast of a sausage or bacon sandwich, provided by our wonderful kitchen staff before doing their tests. Throughout the entire week they have demonstrated fabulous positive attitudes and we have been immensely proud of each individual. Well done Year 6, you are all stars!

We are all very excited about our Colour Run for the children that will be taking place on Friday 24th May in the afternoon. Thank you for your orders for t-shirts and sunglasses. We do ask that children have suitable clothes, footwear and eyewear (eg sunglasses) that they should bring with them on the day of the event. Children will change into their Colour Run clothes after lunch.

if your child is not taking part in the Colour Run, please do let us know by emailing admin@riponcathedral.n-yorks.sch.uk or by informing the school office on 01765 602355.

Children will remain outside for the duration of the event and can be picked up directly from the playground when parents and carers arrive at the normal pick up time of 3.10pm/3.15pm.

We are sure that the children will have a great time and the event will raise lots of funds to improve our reading provision in school.

Year 4 had a wonderful trip to the Ripon Workhouse Museum on Tuesday. Throughout the morning, the children were split into girls and boys to experience what a day in the life of a Victorian pauper girl or boy would be like. For the boys this involved sorting and planting crop seeds and scaring the birds whilst the girls did rug making. All children also experienced what it would be like in a Victorian classroom. In the afternoon, the children had a go at baking bread, Victorian games and chores. They also got a good look around the museum and all the Victorian artefacts. All the children thoroughly enjoyed the visit and were relieved they are no longer expected to make their bed with hospital corners each morning!

I learnt that Victorian children had very strict teachers and if they were naughty they would hit your hands with a cane! - Millie

Victorian children had to make their bed properly or the matron will tell you to do it again and again! - Olive

I enjoyed scaring the birds, which was important back then so they didn't eat the crop seeds. - Jacob

We got to play some Victorian games and my favourite was farmers den it was funny when someone had to be a bone. - Blake

We always enjoy sharing who our Stars of the Week are in our special Celebration Worship on Friday.

Nursery

Sidney is star of the week for his fantastic detailed pencil drawing of his family.

Reception

Emilia for working really hard to use her phonic knowledge to write the story of Monkey Puzzle independently. Well done!

Year 1

Aurora for her mature attitude to learning and independence. It has been lovely to watch you flourish.

Year 2

Taylor for always trying hard with everything he does and this week in particular with his tree inspired poetry.

Year 3

Skye for her fantastic play script writing, she really brought the characters to life.

Year 4

Thomas for showing wonderful enthusiasm in our new topic work on Victorians.

Year 5

Ramsay for the great effort and attention to detail that you put into your lino print artwork.

Year 6

All Year 6 for their amazing attitude and hard work over SATS week.

The Nursery staff and children have a polite request for you all! If anybody has any spare bulbs or bedding plants, they would be very grateful to receive them. Thanks in advance.

We are delighted to be able to offer some holiday club dates in the summer break. Booking is now open for Tuesday 23rd to Thursday 25th July and Tuesday 27th to Thursday 30th August. Please note that there is a flat charge of £50 for all three days in both weeks. You simply need to book the Tuesday on our booking system and your place for all three days is confirmed. Booking is essential for all Oscar's sessions, including the holiday club.

If you have not used Oscar's before, please use this link to access our Oscar's booking site https://riponcathedralschool.magicbooking.co.uk/ Click 'Don't have an account yet? Create one here' and you will be on your way! You will need our Ofsted number 121581, if you intend to use childcare vouchers, Tax Free Childcare, or if Universal Credit will reimburse you.

Booking for the new school year will goes live this evening. If you know that you need certain sessions due to work commitments, it is worth booking early.

Wednesday 22nd May - Reception Worship at 9am

Wednesday 22nd May - Duck Race 5.00pm - final ducks on sale Monday and Tuesday

Thursday 23rd May - Key Stage 1 Multi Skills Festival

Friday 24th May Colour Run sponsored event for reading books

Friday 24th May - School closes for half term

Monday 3rd June - School reopens for second half of the summer term

Thursday 6th June - Year 2 visit to Whitby

Thursday 13th June - Sports Day

Week beginning 24th June - Enterprise Week

Tuesday 2nd July - Early Years and Key Stage 1 production of the Little Muncher (2pm and 6.30pm)

Wednesday 3rd July - Early Years and Key Stage 1 Production of the Little Muncher(2pm)

Monday 8th and Tuesday 9th July - In school transition days

Thursday 11th July - Year 6 Leavers Event at 6.00pm

Tuesday 16th July - Key Stage 2 Production of Return to Pantomime Planet (1.30pm and 6.30pm)

Wednesday 17th July - Early Years and Key Stage 1 Celebration Worship

Wednesday 17th July - Key Stage 2 Production of Return to Pantomime Planet (6.30pm)

Thursday 18th July - Key Stage 2 Celebration Worship

Friday 19th July - School closes for the summer holidays

Tuesday 23rd - Thursday 25th July - Oscar's summer holiday club (booking essential)

Tuesday 27th - Thursday 29th August - Oscar's summer holiday club (booking essential)

Our dates for diaries includes events that we currently have planned. As a school we try to communicate these in advance to support families, however at times dates and times can change due to a range of circumstances. We will add more dates over the term so please do check each week for new events.

Email: admin@riponcathedral.n-yorks.sch.uk
Website: www.riponcathedralschool.org.uk
Location: HG41LT, United Kingdom
Phone: 01765 602355
Facebook: facebook.com/riponcathschool
Twitter: @riponcathschool