WOW & Attendance Winners

Congratulations to all of our winners this week!

 

Attendance Matters

At our Academy and under the guidance of Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council, we emphasise the importance of regular school attendance to support your child's educational progress and future prospects. We urge all parents/carers to work collaboratively with the Academy and the Local Authority to ensure the best possible outcomes for their children's education.

Please refer to the following page on our school website 

School Attendance – Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

You can find our attendance information here. 

• Safer Internet Day

We will be taking part in Safer Internet Day On Tuesday. Here is a useful link for families with plenty of tips on how to keep your family safe on the Internet. https://saferinternet.org.uk/safer-internet-day/safer-internet-day-2026/top-tips-for-parents-and-carers

• Childrens Mental Health Week

We’re supporting #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek with Place 2 Be! This year’s theme is ‘This is My Place,’ encouraging self-acceptance and belonging. Ravenfield Primary Academy will be taking part with activities throughout the week! #CMHW2026".

• AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS - REMINDER

A polite reminder that after school clubs finish this week until after half term.

If you no longer require a place in any clubs, please let the office know so that we can remove your child from the registers and this will allow a space for other parents.

• Young Voices Tickets

If you have ordered Young Voices tickets they are available to collect from the office. 

• Reminder: We Are a Nut‑Free School

To help keep all children and staff safe, please remember that our school is strictly nut‑free. Any food items found in lunchboxes that contain nuts will need to be removed.

We also ask parents to be mindful of other items placed in lunchboxes. Please ensure that anything with sharp or potentially unsafe components—such as skewers, cocktail sticks, or similar items—is removed before sending lunches into school.

Thank you very much for your continued support and cooperation.

• September Nursery Places Available

If your child turns 3 years old prior to September and you are looking for a nursery place, get in touch with us now to be added to our waiting list.

We have tour dates available as well as stay and play sessions for children.

We can offer our families a relaxed classroom based learning environment, with teacher led activities and enrichment such as baking, a dedicated outdoor play area, in-school workshops and school trips.

We currently have 15 and 30 hour places available, Monday to Friday, 8:45am – 3:15pm term time.

If you’d like more information or would like to book onto a tour, please contact us using the form below.

We’d love to welcome you and your child into our setting!

• Changes to ParentPay

Please see the letter here regarding changes to ordering school meals. 

The instructions on how to use ParentPay can be found below. 

• Fundraising

We are using a great website called EasyFundraising to help raise money for The Friends of Ravenfield. It turns your everyday online shopping into FREE donations when you use them to shop.​
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Please register using this link – just click sign up ​
https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/support-a-good-cause/step-1/?char=386104&invite=gyqqa2&referral-campaign=c2s&utm_campaign=web-referral​
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There’s no catch or hidden charges!​

• Sickness & Diarrhoea

We continue to have students ill with the sickness bug. We follow HSC Public Health Agency guidance which states children should be kept off school for 48 hours from the last episode of either. If your child does have any sickness & diarrhoea, then we ask you to follow these guidelines and contact school as normal to report their absence. If your child is sent home from school, then this guidance will also apply. 

• PE

Please find the PE timetable for this half-term. 

• Wraparound Care

  Wraparound Care is available before and after school each day.

  

• Sports Events

Here is the current list of all sports events for the rest of the year. All children in the appropriate year groups will have an opportunity to sign up for the various events. The selection process will be fair, and we will monitor who has been chosen for which event throughout the year. As always, dates and events are subject to change by the hosts. 

Please note we have 4 Subject in the Spotlight/Stay and Learn events this half term:

• 10th February - 2pm - Art Subject In the Spotlight. Parents are invited to classes. It will start with a presentation from Mrs Milner (Art Lead) followed by an opportunity to see Art  in action.

Here you can find out the information from our recent PE Subject In The Spotlight session. Read more.

What's On This Week

CHILDRENS MENTAL HEALTH WEEK

ONLINE SAFETY WEEK

Monday 09 - EYFS Parent Story & Rhyme Time

                             PTA Valentines Disco

Tuesday 10 - Safer Internet Assembly

                              Subject In The Spotlight - Art 

Wednesday 11 - International Day of Women and Girls In Science

                                     Nursery - What Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up Dress Up Day

                                     Young Voices                                      

Thursday 12 - Reception Jungle Dress Up Day

                                 Y1 Royalty Dress Up Day

Friday 09 - INSET DAY

                        

PTA News

 

#WakeUpWednesday -Mental Health Misinformation

"More children and young people are turning to platforms like TikTok and Instagram for mental health advice — but much of what they see is unverified, oversimplified, or even misleading. Viral trends and clinical terms used incorrectly can easily distort their understanding of mental health.

This latest guide helps parents and educators navigate this growing issue. It includes expert advice on:
• Encouraging open, honest conversations
• Finding reliable, trustworthy sources
• Strengthening school–home support
• Building critical thinking and confidence in seeking professional help when needed.

Supporting young people starts with understanding what they’re seeing online — and helping them separate facts from misinformation." 

Find out more on the Parents Guide Poster below

PARENT PAY Message

ParentPay have been alerted to a fraudulent app mimicking the branding. See there message below. 

Ravenfield Educational Foundation

• Rotherham Childrens University

All the latest news and events can be found in the document below.

• Wake Up Wednesday

AI is becoming a familiar part of young people’s online experiences, with a growing number of school tools and entertainment platforms now using it . This #WakeUpWednesday guide breaks down what AI really is, helping adults explain it clearly and realistically so children don’t overestimate its abilities or trust it unquestioningly.

With Safer Internet Day coming up on 10th February, it’s the perfect moment to start meaningful conversations about how AI systems work, where they appear online, and why understanding them matters for safe, confident digital use."

Read more below

• Perinatal WRAP Group

• Rotherham Hospice

• RUCT Community Trust Takeover Week

  • Community Takeover Week officially starts today, and we’re inviting our partners, supporters and wider network to be part of something special.

  • Over the coming days, Rotherham United Community Trust will be out across the town raising awareness of our work and championing our £50K Power Play campaign. This campaign will help us replace the current fleet of bespoke power chairs for our Power Chair Football team, ensuring players can continue to compete, belong and thrive.

    We’re asking our community to come together to help us turn Rotherham red & white.

    Here’s how you can support:

  • Share and engage with our social media posts
  • Encourage colleagues, friends and local businesses to get involved
  • Display or share our 50K Power Play posters
  • Support collections or takeover activity where possible
  • Talk proudly about the impact of Power Chair Football and the difference it makes

  • The 50K Power Play - JustGiving

    Every conversation, post and action helps raise awareness and moves us closer to our £50,000 goal. Thank you for your continued support — this week is about showcasing the collective impact of our community when we work together.

    

• Sheffield Giants Academy

 

 

• Sheffield Hatters Tickets

Please offer your students & parents, an exclusive opportunity to witness professional basketball at an unbeatable price!

Please feel free to SHARE this offer to students / parents through Email, ClassDojo, or any other internal communications.

Date: Monday 16th February 2026
Time: 7PM
Venue: Canon Medical Arena, Sheffield
Matchup: Sheffield Hatters v Caledonia Gladiators

🎟️ Special Offer:

https://app.fanbaseclub.com/Fan/Tickets/SelectType?fixtureId=13532

Code:  SCHOOLS

How to Claim:

Visit: Sheffield Hatters Tickets

Enter the promo codes at checkout.

 

Date: Saturday 21st February 2026
Time: 7PM
Venue: Canon Medical Arena, Sheffield
Matchup: Sheffield Hatters v Essex Rebels

🎟️ Special Offer:

https://app.fanbaseclub.com/Fan/Tickets/SelectType?fixtureId=13532

Code:  SCHOOLS

 

How to Claim:

Visit: Sheffield Hatters Tickets

Enter the promo codes at checkout.

 

📅 Hurry – Limited Tickets Available!
This offer won’t last long, so secure your seats today and be part of the excitement!

Bring your energy and cheer on the Hatters as they light up the court!

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Got Questions?
Feel free to contact Claire Ellicott at claire.ellicott@thesheffieldsharks.com for assistance.

We look forward to welcoming you to an evening filled with action, fun, and memories to last a lifetime!

P.S. Make it a school night your students and their families will never forget—spread the word about this amazing offer!

 

• Togetherness Parenting Programme

The latest Togetherness Parenting Programme starts Thursday 26 February. More information below.

• Parenting Offer from RMBC  

"Discover a range of evidence-based parenting programmes in Rotherham designed to support families with children aged 0–19 (up to 25 with additional needs)." https://www.rotherham.gov.uk/homepage/490/evidence-based-programmes

• Family Hubs​​​​​​​

For families with children under 5, all the information you need about the local family hubs.

Web	https://www.rotherham.gov.uk/family-hubs
Link:	Sign up to Family Hubs (Registration):
Link:	Sign up to the Family Hubs newsletter:
Link:	See previous Family Hubs newsletters: