East Ravendale C of E Primary School

This week, children across Years 1 to 6 have been taking part in voting for our new East Ravendale Representatives! Pupils thoughtfully considered their choices and cast their votes democratically, putting one of our important British Values into action. It has been wonderful to see our children engaging in the voting process with such maturity, respect and responsibility. The votes have now been counted... and our new representatives will be announced soon! Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust #Wonder #Belief #Joy #LAAT #EastRavendale #BritishValues #PupilVoice #SchoolCommunity #DemocracyInAction #PrimarySchoolLife

Thank you to all our Reception parents and carers who attended our Early Reading Meeting this evening. We were delighted by the fantastic turnout and the support shown for your children's reading journey At East Ravendale, we follow the Read Write Inc. programme and know that when home and school work together, children have the best chance to succeed. By putting strong foundations in place in Reception, we help every child become a confident reader and support our vision that "we strive to help every member of our community flourish, now and in the future." We are incredibly proud that 93% of our Year 1 children passed their Phonics Screening Check last year, demonstrating the impact of strong early reading foundations and partnership with families. Thank you for being part of that journey. To find out more about early reading at East Ravendale, visit: https://www.eastravendale.co.uk/phonics-1 Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust #Wonder #Belief #Joy #LAAT #EastRavendale #ReadWriteInc #Phonics #LearningTogether #ReadingSuccess #SchoolCommunity

Is your child starting school in September 2027? At East Ravendale C of E Primary School, we would love to welcome new families into our school community. Take a look at our website to find out more about us and get in touch if you'd like to learn more about joining our school family. There's no need to wait for a formal open day to visit East Ravendale. We're always happy to welcome prospective families and show them around our wonderful school. Whether you're planning for Reception, considering a move during the school year, or simply curious to learn more about us, Mrs Farr and the team would be delighted to meet you. Through our vision of Wonder, Belief and Joy, we aim to help every child flourish, grow in confidence and develop a lifelong love of learning. Find out more about life at East Ravendale here: https://www.eastravendale.co.uk #Wonder #Belief #Joy #LAAT #EastRavendale #SchoolCommunity #PrimarySchoolLife #StartingSchool #Reception2027 #LearningTogether #ChristianValues

Parenting can be rewarding, but it can also come with challenges. If your child sometimes struggles with managing emotions, Compass GO. NEL Mental Health Support Team is offering supportive parent-led groups designed to help families build confidence and learn practical strategies together. Parents and carers can self-refer, with both online and face-to-face sessions available. See the images for more information and also some other upcoming calendar dates. #Wonder #Belief #Joy #LAAT #EastRavendale #SchoolCommunity #ParentSupport #MentalHealthMatters #WorkingTogether

Congratulations to last week's Stars of the Week, Values in Action winners and Headteacher's Award recipient! We've had a brilliant start to the term and are so proud of all our award winners. Through their hard work, kindness and determination, they have shown our school vision in action, demonstrating Wonder, Belief and Joy while growing as independent and self-motivated learners. Well done, everyone! Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust #Wonder #Belief #Joy #LAAT #EastRavendale #StarsOfTheWeek #SchoolCommunity

Makaton Club with Mrs Simpson is back! Our Makaton Club has enjoyed a fantastic start to the year by learning signs linked to a season that many people love... autumn! Learning Makaton across our school helps to create an inclusive environment where every child has a voice. It supports communication when using spoken words may be difficult, helping children to express themselves, understand others and build meaningful connections. By learning Makaton together, we are developing empathy, confidence and respect, ensuring that everyone feels welcomed, valued and able to participate in school life. Through Wonder, Belief and Joy, we celebrate different ways of communicating and encourage every child to shine. Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust #Wonder #Belief #Joy #LAAT #EastRavendale #Makaton #CommunicationForAll #InclusiveEducation #LearningTogether #SchoolCommunity

Please take a moment to remind your children about the fantastic extra-curricular clubs available this term. Whether it's Chess Club, Makaton Club, Cricket Club or Lego Club, there's something for everyone to enjoy! We are also looking for any spare chess sets that are no longer being used at home. If you are able to donate one to support our growing Chess Club, we would be very grateful. Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust #Wonder #Belief #Joy #LAAT #EastRavendale #SchoolCommunity #ExtraCurricularClubs #PrimarySchoolLife

Rabbits Class were lucky enough to watch Julia Donaldson perform The Gruffalo and the brand-new Gruffalo Granny today during a live session hosted by the British Library and Macmillan Children's Books The children were completely captivated by the storytelling and loved discovering a new adventure alongside the classic tale that we all know and love Experiences like these help nurture a love of books and inspire our children to explore stories with wonder, belief and joy. Find out more about our learning and curriculum here: https://www.eastravendale.co.uk/curriculum Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust #Wonder #Belief #Joy #LAAT #EastRavendale #PrimarySchoolLife #ReadingForPleasure #Storytelling #LearningTogether #BookLovers

This week, we started our ISingPOP Classroom Worship sessions across the school Through fun, 15-minute weekly episodes, children explore important values, pray together and take part in meaningful discussions and activities. This week's focus was Reconciliation. The children in Hedgehogs and Rabbits today did a fantastic job practising this long word and discussing what it means. Together, they explored the saying "actions speak louder than words" and thought about ways we can repair friendships and make things right again. Find out more about our worship and Christian vision here: https://www.eastravendale.co.uk/christian-vision-and-values Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust #Wonder #Belief #Joy #LAAT #EastRavendale #CollectiveWorship #ChristianValues #SchoolCommunity #LearningTogether

A warm welcome back to Zowie from Compass GO. NEL Mental Health Support Team today! The children enjoyed learning about the support Compass GO provides and how a pupil survey will help tailor wellbeing support to meet individual needs. We also explored resilience, discussing inspirational people who have overcome challenges and the importance of looking after our mental health and wellbeing. We're delighted that Compass GO will have an even bigger presence in school this year, delivering more workshops and support pods to help our children thrive. Find out more about our Kindness Heroes and Peer Wellbeing Ambassadors here: https://www.eastravendale.co.uk/kindness-heroes-peer-wellbeing-ambassadors We look forward to working alongside Compass GO throughout this academic year as we continue to nurture wellbeing through Wonder, Belief and Joy. Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust #Wonder #Belief #Joy #LAAT #EastRavendale #MentalHealthMatters #Wellbeing #Resilience #KindnessHeroes #SchoolCommunity

Foxes Class discovered one final clue in their classroom mystery today... the creature's name is Krindlekrax! Using everything they had learnt during their investigation, the children created fantastic drawings of what they imagined Krindlekrax might look like. We loved seeing their creativity and imagination shine! Find out more about our curriculum: https://www.eastravendale.co.uk/curriculum Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust #Wonder #Belief #Joy #LAAT #EastRavendale #FoxesClass #CreativeLearning

Badgers Class have been diving into the fascinating story of the lost Franklin Expedition as part of their preparations for their upcoming book on Shackleton's incredible journey! The children explored the dangers of polar exploration, the bravery and determination shown by those involved and even discussed the ethics of underwater archaeology and who should own discovered artefacts Their thoughtful questions and enthusiasm showed real wonder as they investigated this remarkable chapter of history. They had a fantastic time and are now eagerly looking forward to discovering more about Shackleton's adventures in the Antarctic! To find out more about the exciting learning opportunities in our curriculum, visit: https://www.eastravendale.co.uk/curriculum Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust #Wonder #Belief #Joy #LAAT #EastRavendale #PrimarySchoolLife #LearningTogether #CuriousMinds

What a fantastic first day back for our Hedgehogs and Rabbits classes! Hedgehogs had a wonderful day getting to know one another and warmly welcoming new members of their class. They explored their learning environment and were soon busy enjoying lots of exciting activities both indoors and in their outdoor area. Rabbits immersed themselves in the story The Koala Who Could by Rachel Bright and were delighted to welcome a special visitor, Kevin the Koala, into their classroom! They created their own worry monsters, measured eucalyptus leaves and designed a brand-new home for Kevin one even had air conditioning It has been a joyful start to the new school year, filled with curiosity, creativity and friendship. We are so proud of all the children for their enthusiasm and confidence as they begin their latest learning journey together. To find out more about learning across our school, visit our class pages on the school website: https://www.eastravendale.co.uk/classes #Wonder #Belief #Joy #LAAT #EastRavendale #PrimarySchoolLife #LearningTogether #SchoolCommunity #BackToSchool

What a start to the year and school day for Foxes Class today! When the children arrived this morning, they discovered that their classroom appeared to have been attacked! The cupboards had huge claw marks, mysterious green scales were scattered across the room and a recording from the security cameras captured what sounded like a loud roar during the night! As if that wasn't exciting enough, the children also uncovered a crumpled note signed only by the mysterious "R.S". The class have been busy sharing ideas, asking questions and using their detective skills to work out what creature might have visited us. They have one final clue to investigate tomorrow... can you guess what the creature could be? To find out more about the exciting learning taking place across our school, visit our curriculum page: https://www.eastravendale.co.uk/curriculum #Wonder #Belief #Joy #LAAT #EastRavendale #LearningTogether #CuriousMinds #CreativeLearning