East Ravendale C of E Primary School

Egg-cellent creativity once again! Our annual Decorate an Egg competition has been a huge hit! The entries from across the school have been absolutely incredible – so much imagination, colour and creativity on display. Here are just some of the fantastic entries we've received this year... Watch this space for the results coming soon! Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust #DecorateAnEgg #Eggcellent #SchoolCommunity #CreativeKids #EasterFun

We would like to say a big thank you to Mrs Ramsden from Friends of School and to everyone who kindly donated Easter treats. Your generosity helped make our Easter celebrations truly special. The children absolutely loved the Easter egg hunt raffle – there were lots of chocolate prizes won, along with many other lovely Easter gifts and crafts. It was so exciting waiting to see if we could hear our number being called! Thank you for helping to create such a fun and memorable experience for the children. Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust #ThankYou #FriendsOfSchool #EasterDonations #EasterFun #EasterEggHunt #SchoolCommunity #MakingMemories #HappyEaster

Our Ravendale Reading Ambassadors have been working incredibly hard over the past few weeks as part of the national panel for The Royal Society Young People's Book Prize. They have carefully read, discussed and rated each shortlisted book, judging them on their look and feel, ease of reading, interest and inspiration – showing real commitment, thoughtfulness and teamwork throughout the process. As a panel, our winning book was Patience by Rachel Williams and Leonie Lord, a beautifully engaging book that explores all the things in life that take time. The story journeys through moments that may take an hour, a day, a week, a month and far beyond. Our Reading Ambassadors especially loved the stunning illustrations and how engaging and thoughtful the book was. Well done to all who took part – you did a brilliant job and made us very proud! Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust #RavendaleReads #ReadingAmbassadors #LoveOfReading #YoungPeoplesBookPrize

Class 3 reminder Parents/carers – please join us tomorrow at 3:30pm for an important meeting to discuss the upcoming PGL residential. We look forward to seeing you.

Today we were delighted to welcome Jordan from Lincolnshire County Cricket, who delivered engaging and inclusive cricket sessions for children across Y1–Y6. The sessions were energetic, accessible and thoroughly enjoyed by everyone involved! Jordan also showed the children what they could receive when they sign up to All Stars Cricket, including: A kit bag A cricket ball A bat A Tshirt Collectible cricket cards Sessions run across the county which includes Cleethorpes, Grimsby and Caistor on Fridays, offering a brilliant opportunity for children to get involved in cricket outside of school. Sign up here: https://lincscricket.co.uk/all-stars-and-dynamos-cricket-sign-up-now/ Thank you to Jordan for joining us today and inspiring our children. A huge thank you as well to Mrs Wright for organising these exciting sessions and creating new sporting opportunities for our pupils. Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust #AllStarsCricket #LincolnshireCricket #PrimaryPE #SchoolSport #ActiveKids #CommunitySport #SportingOpportunities #LAAT #Wonder #Belief #Joy

It was a real pleasure today to be led in Hub Worship by a familiar face for many, as Miss Wilson from St. Peter's C of E Primary Academy joined us to lead worship remotely alongside all the other schools in our hub. With Belonging Week at the heart of our reflections, we explored the difference between simply fitting in and truly belonging. A thoughtful and uplifting time of worship, reminding us that even when we come together remotely, we are stronger when we belong Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust #CollectiveWorship #LAAT #Wonder #Belief #Joy #Belonging #Together

Exploring Easter in EYFS This week, our EYFS children are exploring Easter through the Easter story, learning about new life and noticing the beauty of the world around them. Time spent outdoors has inspired real wonder as they observe growth, change and signs of spring. After a fantastic half term learning about superheroes, we are ending the term by celebrating the real superheroes in our lives – the people who care for us and help our community. The children loved sharing their hopes and dreams for the future, from vets and scientists to postal workers and farmers! These rich experiences support children's confidence, communication and understanding of the world. As a church school, our Christian values of Wonder, Belief and Joy are at the heart of everything we do, encouraging curious, hopeful and happy learners. Learn more about life at East Ravendale here: https://www.eastravendale.co.uk/christian-vision-and-values Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust #EYFS #EasterLearning #ChurchSchool #Wonder #Belief #Joy #NewLife #LAAT

As part of Belonging Week, every day your child is in school next week they will receive a raffle ticket All tickets will be entered into a draw to win an Easter treat Every day counts and every child belongs Let's make it a great week together! Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust #BelongingWeek #AttendanceMatters #SchoolCommunity #EasterFun #Wonder #Belief #Joy #LAAT

Yesterday, our Y5/6 children took part in a fantastic Body Image Workshop with Becca from Compass GO. NEL Mental Health Support Team. During the session, they explored what positive and poor body image can look like, developed their media literacy and discussed filters, beauty standards, the language we use, selflove and gratitude – including creating a gratitude jar. A real highlight was the Three C's game – "Catch it, Check it, Change it." The children learned how to catch an unhelpful thought, check it by reading and reflecting on it and then change it into something more positive and kind. Becca shared how impressed she was, saying the children were "phenomenal with their understanding and thoughts." We are so proud of the thoughtful discussions, maturity, and openness shown by everyone involved. To find out more about our pastoral support at East Ravendale, please visit our website - https://www.eastravendale.co.uk/pastoral-support Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust #Wellbeing #BodyImage #SelfLove #MediaLiteracy #CompassGo #ProudSchool #Wonder #Belief #Joy

Collective Worship at East Ravendale Today, our Collective Worship Leaders led a meaningful act of worship, exploring what spirituality looks like at East Ravendale. We reflected on spirituality as the "golden glue" that helps shape our experiences, rooted in the words: "I can do all things through God who strengthens me" (Philippians 4:13) Using the symbol of bees, pupils explored how even small things can have great impact when working together, bringing life, kindness and goodness. Our worship focused on: Ow times – Belief: finding strength when things are challenging Wow times – Wonder: noticing moments of awe and celebration Now times – Joy: giving thanks and connecting with God in the present These reflections were linked to our values of Wonder, Belief and Joy. We are incredibly proud of our pupils for leading worship with confidence and thoughtfulness To learn more about the worship our pupils lead and life at East Ravendale, please explore our website - https://www.eastravendale.co.uk/christian-vision-and-values Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust #CollectiveWorship #SchoolValues #Wonder #Belief #Joy #Spirituality #FaithInSchool #PupilLeadership #LAAT

Coffee Morning – This Friday! Parents and carers, as advertised in our newsletters, we'd love to invite you to join us for Celebration Worship at 9am on Friday 27th March and then stay behind for a warm drink, a chat and a chance to connect. Our Coffee Morning will run from 9:30am – 10:30am! We look forward to seeing you there! #Community #SchoolLife #PrimarySchool #ParentCarerCommunity #CoffeeMorning #EastRavendale #Wonder #Belief #Joy #LAAT

What a brilliant afternoon! Our Year 3–6 children had an absolutely fantastic time at the North East Lincolnshire School Sport Partnership Cross Country event at Weelsby Woods and we could not be prouder of them all. All 45 of our children successfully completed the distance for their year group, demonstrating exceptional perseverance, resilience and determination throughout the event. Their effort, positivity and commitment were clear to see from start to finish and they represented our school brilliantly. We are delighted to celebrate some fantastic individual achievements to, with three top ten finishes and two more within the top twenty: Raina – 2nd place, Year 4 girls Ashton – 7th place, Year 3 boys Mitsy – 4th place, Year 5 girls Atticus – 18th place, Year 6 boys Annabelle – 14th place, Year 5 girls You all represented the school superbly, and we couldn't be more proud of every one of you. Here are a few pictures of some of our finishers! As a school, all that we do is rooted in our Christian values of Wonder, Belief and Joy, and our children truly demonstrated these throughout the event. Their determination and strength reflect the words of the Bible: "I can do all things through God who strengthens me." Philippians 4:13 Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust #TeamSpirit #CrossCountry #Resilience #ProudSchool #Wonder #Belief #Joy #LAAT

Makaton Club were back in action today! They've been practising a brandnew mystery Makaton sign... can you guess what it is? Clue: It's something you might pack a suitcase for... and definitely look forward to! Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust #MakatonClub #InclusiveCommunication #PrimarySchoolFun #Wonder #Belief #Joy #LAAT

Important Reminder – KS2 Cross Country (Years 3–6) – Tomorrow We're really looking forward to the Cross Country event tomorrow! To help keep all children safe and ensure the event runs smoothly, please can parents and spectators follow the guidance from North East Lincolnshire School Sport Partnership. By working together, we can make sure the event is safe, enjoyable and positive for everyone involved. Thank you in advance for your cooperation and support

Comic Relief Fun Day! Yesterday we had a fantastic time raising money for Comic Relief with crazy hair across the school and our muchloved annual joke competition! Two children from each year group were chosen to perform their jokes to the rest of the school, filling the hall with laughter. A huge well done to Ali, who was chosen as the wholeschool joke competition winner! Lots of fun was had by all, and donations are still being counted. Thank you to everyone who took part and supported this brilliant cause Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust #ComicRelief #RedNoseDay #CrazyHairDay #JokeCompetition #SchoolFun #MakingMemories #Wonder #Belief #Joy #LAAT