WOW & Attendance Winners

Congratulations to all of our winners this week!

Reading Challenge Winners

Congratulations to last Friday's reading challenge winners. Any child reading 3 or more times a week gets entered into a raffle and the winners get to choose a new book from our vending machine.

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. 

• Easter Special Menu

• Football Before School 

​We have noticed that some children are arriving on site very early to play football. 

​Unfortunately, staff are unable to supervise this, and we have recently had several incidents where children have been injured before the start of the day. To keep everyone safe, we kindly ask that children refrain from playing football before school.

​Thank you, 

Miss Jepson

• Wraparound Care

• Comic Relief Donations

​Further to Miss Jepson's message this morning please find the link below if you wish to make your donation online for Comic Relief.

​https://app.parentpay.com/ParentPayShop/Foc/Default.aspx?shopid=20800

​Many Thanks

• After School Clubs Next Week

​Please see the list below of which clubs will be taking place during the last week of term.

​Makers Club - cancelled - PTA Event

Art Club - Will still be taking place

Sports Club - Cancelled

NFL Flag Football - Will still be taking place

Performing Arts - Will still be taking place.

​We are sorry for any inconvenienced caused. We will be confirming the clubs for after half term next week.

• Paddy The Therapy Dog

​Our School Council has set up a Donation Box in reception for anyone who would like to contribute treats, toys, or other small items for Paddy, our much‑loved therapy dog. There is no expectation to donate, but for families who wish to do so, any contribution will be gratefully received. 

​Thank you for your kindness and support.

• Car Accident - Monday

If you witnessed the car accident outside school this morning at approximately 9:10am could you please contact school so we can pass the drivers details on to you. They have been into school to say that someone did speak to them at the time.

• 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.

• Try Before You Buy

Children can ask to try something from the menu without ordering.

• 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!

 

• Mad Science - Remaining spaces

​Follow the link below to book your child on to one of the few remaining spaces for the Mad Science afterschool club.

​https://northengland.madscience.org/parents-details-a.aspx?regItemSessionID=464938#

• 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. 

PTA News

Penny Wars is back and it's here all half-term. The PTA are also running an Easter Bingo Event after school on 23 March 2026.

 

Junior Parkrun

We were visited in an assembly this week by one of the Run Directors at Rosehill Victoria junior parkrun.

Children were given an introduction to junior parkrun and encouraged to take part. Rosehill Victoria Park in Rawmarsh is the closest location for junior parkrun to Ravenfield. It is a free, fun, and friendly weekly 2k event for juniors (4 to 14 year olds). All that is required in advance is for children to be registered with parkrun here: https://www.parkrun.org.uk/register/ and to come along with their barcode. We hope some of our children will join in this week or on any coming Sunday.

What's On

Monday 23

EYFS Parents Story & Rhyme Time

Y5 Bikeability

FS2 Walk to the Woods

PTA Easter Bingo

Tuesday 24

Easter Bunny Visit

Wednesday 25

Thursday 26

Y4 Class Assembly

Friday 27

Weston Park Bunny Hop

KS1 Little Readers Big Listeners

• Ravenfield Rubbish Rascals

The Ravenfield Rubbish Rascals are a group of volunteers who litter pick the village of Ravenfield throughout the year. The next annual community litter pick is on Saturday 28^th March 2026. If you would like to get involved or join the group, please contact Caz on 07758027745

• WhatsApp

WhatsApp is the most widely used messaging platform on the planet, with over two billion users (forecast to become three billion by 2025), across more than 180 countries. The majority of those people (70%) open the app at least once a day – but what exactly are they seeing? Contact from strangers, fake news and convincing scams are all among the service’s well-documented hazards. According to Ofcom, WhatsApp is used by more than half of 3- to 17-year-olds in the UK (including one in three from the 8–11 bracket), despite its 13+ age restriction. If your child hops onto WhatsApp to stay in touch with friends or family, our updated #WakeUpWednesday guide to the service contains the key details you’ll need to support them in doing it safely.

• Rotherham Parent Carers Forum

You can find all the latest news and events from Rotherham Parent Carers Forum on the link below.

https://www.rpcf.co.uk/our-events

• Kids Online Safety Campaign

"kids online safety" resource which was recently announced by the DfE. Children’s lives are shaped by the experiences they have, including from the online world. This can be through learning, gaming, socialising or exploring. 

Having access to the internet brings many benefits to children, but it can also create risks that families may not know how to manage.

With so much information available, it’s easy to understand why parents and carers can feel overwhelmed and unable to find the right support or advice about how to help keep their children safe online. 

We’re launching ‘Kids online safety’, a new website created in conjunction with the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and their media literacy campaign. 

The campaign aims to support families and encourage regular conversations about what they’re seeing online, asking simple questions, like “who shared this” and “why?”.

The site has been designed to meet the needs of parents and carers by providing a trusted place for content that gives: 

• conversation tips to have with children about online safety
• actions to help you support each stage of a child’s life online
• parental controls information
• support and reporting information for various risks, harms and issues 

It provides clear information which recognises the challenges and fast changing nature of the online digital world.

In addition, it will also sign post to trusted resources from charities and 3rd parties, where parents and carers can get other forms of support (like speaking to an expert).

Kids Online Safety Link

• Children Phones Online Safety

Please see the link below regarding children's phones and how to keep them safe online.

NSPCC Link

• Mindful March

PARENT PAY Message

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

Ravenfield Educational Foundation

• Trans Pennine Trail

We’re delighted to share our brand‑new Kids’ Easter Activity Pack, filled with fun nature‑themed activities, crafts, recipes and puzzles for families to enjoy during the holiday. It’s a great way to inspire children to get creative, explore the outdoors, and learn more about the outdoors and the Trans Pennine Trail.

With colourful characters leading the way, this activity pack inspires kids to discover spring wildlife, get creative, and enjoy the magic of the outdoors as it wakens up after its winter slumbers. There are opportunities to share their adventures and to earn a digital certificate.

The packs are ideal for Key Stage 1 and 2, but there’s something for everyone – whether you’re a teacher, parent, or young explorer. They’re perfect for use on the Trail, in your local park, or even indoors on a rainy day. Every pack is designed to help everyone learn, play, and make memories while exploring the outdoors.

The activity pack can be used ‘on the go’ by downloading it to a mobile or can be printed at home. We’d obviously prefer parents to download the pack themselves so if you could share the link with them, it would be appreciated.  But we can send out printed copies to people who don’t have a printer or are unable to access the website if they get in touch with us.

Download it from our Children’s page at: Welcome to our Children’s Page | Trans Pennine Trail

• Childrens Capital of Culture Birthday Party

• 🐣✨ Looking for an egg-cellent family day out this Easter? ✨🐣

  If you’re searching for something fun, hands-on and educational, our Easter STEM Family Fun Day is the perfect plan! Build, explore and experiment together with exciting STEM activities for curious minds.

  📅 Wednesday 8 April
  ⏰ Two sessions available
  💷 £14.99 per child | Adults FREE

  📍Skills Street, Sheffield, S26 5QW

  Make memories, spark curiosity, and have fun as a family this Easter! 🧪✈️♻️

  BOOK NOW: https://bit.ly/EasterFunWWSS

• POPS Easter Adventure

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• Brick Festival

 

• Perinatal WRAP Group

• Sheffield Hatters

Complimentary Ticket Offer for Students to a Sheffield Hatters Game!

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 thru Email, ClassDojo, or any other internal communications.

Date: Saturday 28th March 2026
Time: 7PM
Venue: Canon Medical Arena, Sheffield
Matchup: Sheffield Hatters v Cardiff Met Archers

🎟️ Special Offer:

https://app.fanbaseclub.com/Fan/Tickets/SelectType?fixtureId=13535

Code:  SCHOOLS

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How to Claim:

1. Visit: Sheffield Hatters Tickets

2. 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!