This term we are learning all about what it is like to be Hindu today. This week we were thinking about how Hindu’s show their faith when they are together. We learnt all about Mandir’s which are Hindu temples and Bhajans which are the songs used in worship that are devoted to different deities. The children were tasked in groups to give a presentation about an image of an aspect of the Hindu worship and explain its importance. Everyone spoke with great confidence!
School News
Support for neurodivergent children and their families
Please follow the link below for information regarding supporting neurodivergent children and their families…
Reception 2025 Applications
Please see the below flyer from Shropshire Council…
Young Voices
On Tuesday the Young Voices choir had a fabulous day and evening performing along with other schools at the BP Pulse Arena in Birmingham. It was the final concert after months of hard work learning all the songs and dance moves. As well as the singing with other schools, we accompanied special singing guests Souparnika Nair from Britain’s Got Talent, Tommy Blaize from Strictly Come Dancing, and our favourite MC Grammar. We also danced along with Urban Strides street dance company. We were very tired by the end of the day, but it was well worth it!
Weekly Celebrations – 17.1.25
Here are this week’s awards…
Weekly Celebrations
School Value Ambassadors (earning House Points with one pupil chosen each week per year group, awarded by teachers for showing one of our school values):
Year 6 Eva-Grace for ‘Perseverance’ – Eva is working so hard in all subjects. She has a great work ethic and is a kind friend to everyone.
Year 5 Isaac for ‘Perseverance’ and ‘Hope’ – Isaac is trying so hard to improve his handwriting and general speed of work. He has persevered well since the start of 2025. Keep going Isaac, well done!
Year 4 Elsie for ‘Friendship’ and ‘Perseverance’ – Elsie has settled into Dragonflies really well. She is a confident individual and always tries her hardest.
Year 3 Florence for ‘Perseverance’ – Floss recently has shown great perseverance, even though she has felt unwell. She has been desperate to be in school because she doesn’t want to miss out on learning.
Year 2 Jackson for ‘Perseverance’ and ‘Love’ – Jackson is a delight to have in class. He is cheerful, loving and kind. Miss Horton has also seen a huge improvement in his handwriting! Great work Jackson – keep it up.
Year 1 Memphis for ‘Perseverance’ and ‘Wisdom’ – Memphis has produced some fantastic work this week. He has a brilliant imagination and uses this to make his writing better. Well done Memphis!
Raffle ticket winners (awarded by staff for lining-up or behaviour around school)
Reading Champions
Congratulations to the following children who have read at home 100 times!
Hallie, Lilly, Elsie, Freddie and Harrison
Other Achievements…
Alfie received ‘Man of the Match’ at football last Sunday. He said he thinks he got it for his good tackling. Great work Alfie – keep it up!
Harriet has received her badge and certificate for swimming 50m – brilliant!
Eva and Magnus have both been working towards their ‘Rookie Lifeguard’ certificates. Eva has achieved ‘Silver – Stage 7’ and ‘Gold – Stage 1’. Magnus has achieved ‘Gold – Stage 3’. A fantastic achievement and a very useful life skill!
Online Safety Information Session for Parents
Parent/Carer information session
Spring: Wednesday 29th January 2025 – 9.30am – 10.15am
A link will be sent out and shared on the website when we receive it next week.
Owl Class Book publication – The Magical Map
A few months ago, Owls completed a 100 word story using their own imagination. They were told that there is a chance their stories will be chosen for publication into the book named ‘The Magical Map’. This week, we received some fantastic news. It was decided that lots of the pieces have been chosen to be published! Letters have gone home to parents to explain further details, but if anyone has any other questions then please speak to Mr Arthur directly or via the school.
We celebrated the news by handing the certificates out as well as some bookmarks and stickers. Brilliant work everyone!
Weekly Celebrations – 10.1.25
Here are this week’s awards…
Weekly Celebrations
School Value Ambassadors (earning House Points with one pupil chosen each week per year group, awarded by teachers for showing one of our school values):
Year 6 Alejandro for ‘Tolerance’, ‘Friendship’ and ‘Respect’ – Alejandro has settled in so fast to life at Ruyton. He has worked hard in class, showing readiness and respect in all lessons. He has enjoyed making friends at breaktimes while playing football. Well done!
Year 5 Layla for ‘Perseverance’ – Layla puts a lot of effort into class work. She is a creative writer, coming up with good story ideas and is working hard to improve in Maths. Keep this up Layla!
Year 4 Blake for ‘Friendship’, ‘Love’ and ‘Wisdom’ – This week Blake has shown kindness and great friendship in helping others as well as working hard in all aspects of the curriculum. Well done Blake!
Year 3 Seren for ‘Perseverance’ and ‘Wisdom’ – Seren is a hard working member of Dragonfly class, this week Seren has worked especially hard to improve her handwriting. Keep up the hard work Seren!
Year 2 Delilah for ‘Perseverance’ and ‘Hope’ – Delilah has produced some fantastic independent writing this week. She is staying focussed and putting a lot of effort into making sure her writing is neat.
Year 1 Oakley for ‘Respect’, ‘Love’ and ‘Perseverance’ – Oakley has come back to school with a fantastic attitude to learning. He always tries his best and is a pleasure to have in class.
Reception Rupert for ‘Perseverance’ and ‘Wisdom’ – For excellent writing about a fox and keeping going with his excellent fox picture even though it took a long time!
Raffle ticket winners (awarded by staff for lining-up or behaviour around school)
GOLDEN BOOK AWARDS
Congratulations to the following Golden Book winners (from class work and stars)
Evie and Tommy
Spring Term 1 Newsletter
Welcome back following the Christmas break. We hope you all had a peaceful Christmas and are looking forward to the year ahead.
Please find the newsletter for this half term attached:
