Ripon Cathedral School Update

This week, the Spiritual Council led our Wednesday Worship on the theme of ‘building foundations for the future’. In it, Ivy-Rose and Katherine played two builders who were tasked by their boss, Millie, to build one final house before retirement. One of the builders didn’t put time and care into the building of the house, and so was horrified when the boss gifted the houses to the builders at the end. It reminded the children of the parable of the wise man and the foolish man. When the rains came, the foolish man’s house on the sand fell flat, whereas the wise man’s house stayed standing. Thomas and Boaz demonstrated this by testing the strength of the houses that Katherine and Ivy-Rose had built – the careless builder’s house collapsed easily! Narrators Ella, Primrose and Felix reminded us that if we are like the wise man and the careful builder, building our lives on the foundations of Jesus’ teachings and values such as love, kindness and honesty, we are setting ourselves up well for the future. How can the actions and qualities we develop today affect our lives going forwards? Thank you to the Spiritual Council for their excellent leadership (and acting!) skills.

Thank you to everyone who baked, the Nursery and Reception children and staff for working so hard, and to all the parents and family members who came along to our coffee morning on Thursday in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. It was wonderful to see so many people enjoying a coffee, chat and a huge choice of cakes and biscuits. £240 was raised in cash and an unknown total through the QR code for online donations. We are delighted, thank you to all!

This week, our Ambassadors and other members of Year 6 delivered the school’s Harvest donations to the food bank at Ripon Community House. The donations were incredibly gratefully received and will be put to great use in the community, so thank you once again for your generosity.

If you would benefit from use of the food bank and food support through the Community House, school are able to complete a referral form on your behalf. Please do get in touch in complete confidence either by telephone or via email admin@riponcathedral.n-yorks.sch.uk

Thank you for Parents Evening

Thank you to all parents and carers who attended Parents Evenings this week. It was great to see the positive conversations taking place around your child’s learning. If you were unable to attend or did not book a meeting, teachers will be in touch after half term to arrange to see you so that those important conversations can take place.

Tempest Photography

Our school photographer will be taking individual photos on Friday 8th November. Sibling photographs will also take place during the school day. However, if you wish to make an appointment after school to have a family photograph with siblings not at our school (or even with mum and dad!), booking can be made using the same online system as for parent teacher consultations. A link went out earlier this week.

Monday 4th November - Return to school

Wednesday 6th November - Festival of Remembrance in the Cathedral (service children)

Thursday 7th November - KS2 football tournament in school

Friday 8th November - Individual and sibling photographs during the school day; family appointments 3.15-4.00pm (Children come to school in uniform and bring PE kit as applicable)

Friday 8th November - Friends' meeting - Claro Lounge 7pm - to discuss the Christmas Fair

Wednesday 13th - Friday 15th November - Year 6 London Visit

Wednesday 13th November - Year 5 football tournament finals at Boroughbridge

Friday 15th November - Children in Need

Week commencing 18th November - Road Safety Week

Wednesday 20th November - Cross Country Championship

Thursday 21st November - Year 3 visit to Hindu Temple in Bradford

Thursday 28th November - Friends' Christmas Fair (in the school hall after pick up)

Tuesday 3rd December - Econ Goldie the Gritter Event (Year 6)

Wednesday 4th December - Year 4 Sound Day

Tuesday 10th December - 9am Reception and KS1 Superstars Worship

Wednesday 11th December - School Christmas Dinner, Christmas Jumper Day and Parties

Thursday 12th December - 9am KS2 Superstars Worship

Thursday 19th December- 1.30pm Nativity in the Cathedral

Friday 20th December - Break up for Christmas

Monday 6th January - Training Day

Tuesday 7th January - Return to school

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