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This week in both Science and Computing, we created our own branching databases. We explored different questions we could ask to sort and divide items into groups. The children showed great creativity and produced some well-presented results.

JAM is back on after school on Monday 9th March for our Easter Special! We'll be thinking about the Easter story and then making all sorts of Easter related crafts - some old favourites and some new ideas! Yes, Easter Garden making and biscuit decoration are on the agenda... along with other games and activities! Please book your children in through Arbor/the office as usual. See you on Monday!

What a lovely week it has been! The brighter days have lifted everyone’s spirits, and the children have returned full of excitement and enthusiasm. They have started lots of new learning this half term, including Everyday Materials and Seasonal Change in Science, persuasive writing in English, and the question “Why does Easter matter to Christians?” in RE. They are also enjoying their Healthy Me PSHE unit, learning about superheroes in French, and getting active with Net/Wall

Class 2 joined Class 1 to mark Children’s Mental Health Week in style with a refreshing walk. It was the perfect opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the great outdoors whilst also having meaningful conversations and quality time with our friends.

This week, Class 2 successfully completed their First Aid training. We learned vital skills such as how and when to perform CPR, as well as the importance of various medical supplies. We were also given a variety of scenarios to have a go at applying these skills and to use different medical equipment. Whilst we hope never to have to use them, we are confident that we are now fully prepared to handle any medical emergency should the need arise!

This week, Class 2 fully embraced Art Week with creativity and enthusiasm. We began by mixing primary colours to create secondary and tertiary hues, then explored the use of black and white paint to add different tones to our colours. Through studying the works of renowned artists such as Peter Doig, David Hockney, and Ingela Johansen, we learned how to create a sense of movement in our paintings. We also discovered the concept of a montage and had the opportunity to create o

Spring 1 Week 6

We had a fantastic day on Tuesday! We started by enjoying our Book Look session with many of our families. Thank you to everyone who was able to come in and look at the children's hard work! If you were unable to come on that day, please do email and book in for another time! The pupils really enjoying sharing their learning. We then launched into our Pupil voice Launch Day. This was a day of celebration and fun, giving the children opportunity to work in the colour groups t

We had a fantastic Pupil Voice Day with a 'book look' with parents, circus skills workshop and some animal encounters!

Spring 1 Week 5

Class 2 celebrated Number Day in style this year! We began with a lively Times Tables Rock Stars competition which was not only great fun but also helped us sharpen up our speed and accuracy with times table recall. We then put our skills to the test with a range of engaging number puzzles. After a well-earned break, we moved on to some fantastic maths art. Years 3 and 4 created beautiful examples of Islamic geometry, while Years 5 and 6 explored the challenge of drawing card

This week in Geography, Class 2 did an excellent job planning a range of interesting walks in our local area. Alongside this, they wrote clear and detailed technical descriptions, using directions and compass points. Everyone produced some impressive work, which we are excited to share with you. Well done, Class 2!

We’ve had a wonderfully busy and engaging week in Class 1, with the children immersing themselves in rich learning experiences across many subjects. KS1 World Religions – Hinduism As part of our whole‑school focus on World Religions, the children continued exploring Hinduism. We revisited how the religion began, the importance of The Veda, and key beliefs about Brahman and the forms God can take. We also learned about worship in a Mandir and at home, helping the children unde

On Monday 9th February we'll be meeting in the Village Hall after school until 5pm to think about one of the stories Jesus told. (Spoiler alert - it includes a donkey, robbers, bandages and showing God's love - any ideas?). We'll have storytelling, singing, crafts and games. All welcome - please book in through Arbor.  Advance notice - we will also be meeting on Monday 9th March - to think about another story involving a donkey, bandages and showing God's love!

This half term we have been exploring the question " How does our local landscape in North Yorkshire shape the way people live work and travel. " The children have been using their knowledge of maps from the Autumn term to interpret various maps of Yorkshire and our local area. This week the children continued their enquiries by thinking about the natural resources we have in the immediate locality which then lead to us thinking about Tourism and debating if Tourism was a go

It has been a wonderfully busy and engaging week for our Class One children. In Maths , the children have been developing their confidence with addition and subtraction within 100. They have shown great determination as they practised new strategies and applied them to increasingly challenging problems. In English , the class completed their final versions of their narrative stories inspired by Stories from Different Cultures . The children worked thoughtfully to bring their

In English, we are almost finished with our non-chronological reports. The children have been adding lots of interesting details and focusing carefully on the quality of their writing. We are looking forward to sharing their work with you soon. In maths, children in Years 5 and 6 have been learning how to draw, measure and calculate angles, while Years 3 and 4 have just begun a new topic on time. In geography, we have enjoyed comparing North Stainley with Ripon and Masham. Us

Mrs Sanderson has really enjoyed getting to know the class over the past two weeks. It has been a pleasure learning all about their personalities, interests and strengths, and she has been so impressed by how welcoming, enthusiastic and hardworking they have been. The children have shown great curiosity in their learning and have approached each activity with positivity and confidence. It has been wonderful to see them support one another, share ideas and take pride in their

It has been great to see all the children again after the Christmas holiday and hear about all the wonderful things you have been up to over the break. The children have got straight back into the routine at school and have impressed us with some fantastic positive learning behaviors. I think we may have given out a record number of Dojos this week! We enjoyed beginning our new class book, "The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane" and meeting the intriguing character of Edwar

What a busy week we have had in Class One this week! We have been practising really hard for our nativity performances next week, the donkeys practised his ee-ore, Mary has practised being a mum, Joseph has practised leading a donkey and going on a very long journey, the innkeeper(s) have practised how to answer the door and the star has practised flying through the sky! With singing and acting and fun in between it has been a wonderful time- we can't wait to share with you a

Please find below a list of FREE or low cost activities aimed at families over the Christmas holidays. This covers events in Ripon, Knaresborough and Harrogate .   These are also listed on the website: https://hadca.org.uk/free-low-cost-christmas-activities Church/School Christmas Fairs A great, low cost way to see Father Christmas. Please check locally for details of your nearest one.   Ripon Library Story time at Ripon Toy Library (at Ripon Community House) Thursday 18 th

Christmas festivities have really arrived in School! We enjoyed a beautiful Christmas lunch on Thursday: Thank you so much to Mrs Platts and Miss Lewis for all your hard work and delicious food! We have also begun rehearsing our Nativity play. The children have learnt their lines brilliantly and it is really coming together nicely! Remember performances are at 2pm and 6pm next Wednesday in the Village hall. We look forward to seeing you there! Along side all this festive fun

St Mary's Church invite you to their Christmas Coffee and Chat on Saturday 13th December 10:00 - 12:00 in the Village Hall. There will be coffee, tea, cakes, chat, children's activities, books and a jigsaw stall.