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Welcome to the latest news from Ribbon Academy.
Discover what’s happening across our school, from classroom activities and educational visits to special events, celebrations and achievements. Our Facebook updates offer a glimpse into everyday life at Ribbon and the many ways our children learn, explore and grow together.
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At Ribbon, we strive to make every child and adult feel that they are valued and unique and that they are an important part of the school as we strive to ‘Grow Together’.
** Lest We Forget **
On Remembrance Sunday, senior pupils together with Mr Houghton and I will lay a wreath at Murton Cenotaph on behalf of the staff and children of Ribbon Academy.
It would be lovely to see as many members of our school community there as possible as we come together to remember and honour those who have served and sacrificed.
In school, we will also hold our own Remembrance Service on Wednesday, providing all children with the opportunity to reflect, remember and learn about the significance of this important occasion.💚 ...
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** 🦆Year 3 visit Rainton Meadows 🐞**
This week, Year 3 visited Rainton Meadows in Houghton-le-Spring.
The children enjoyed a nature walk through the reserve, taking in the sights and sounds of the local wildlife while learning more about the habitats around them. They also had great fun minibeast hunting, carefully searching under logs, leaves and stones to discover a variety of fascinating creatures.
One of the highlights of the afternoon was pond dipping. Armed with nets and collection trays, the children explored the pond in search of aquatic life. The children showed excellent curiosity and care as they identified their finds and discussed the important role these creatures play in the ecosystem.💚 ...
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**🏺 Year 5 visit the Oriental Museum 🏺 **
This week, Year 5 stepped back in time to Ancient Egypt at the Oriental Museum in Durham.
The children began by investigating and sketching authentic artefacts that are over 2,500 years old, using their historical detective skills to work out what they might have been used for.
The children then explored the Egyptian galleries, answered questions about the exhibits and were amazed to come face-to-face with a real mummy!
To finish the day, the children took part in a drama workshop where they acted out the fascinating process of mummification, bringing their learning to life.
The museum staff were incredibly impressed with the children's behaviour, praising their enthusiasm, curiosity and engagement throughout the visit. We couldn't be prouder of how well Year 5 represented our school!💚 ...
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** Please Rest Assured **
We understand that from time to time there can be activity within the local community that may feel unsettling for children and families. We would like to reassure parents that the safety and wellbeing of our pupils is always our highest priority.
Each morning, our school gates are secured at 9.00am, and robust safeguarding and site security procedures are in place throughout the school day. In addition, we have comprehensive lockdown procedures which staff are trained to implement if ever required. While the need to use these procedures is extremely rare, they are regularly reviewed to ensure we can respond quickly and effectively to any situation.
Please be assured that we continually assess any potential risks and will always take appropriate action to keep our children, staff and visitors safe. If there is ever any information that families need to be aware of, we will communicate this directly and promptly.
Thank you for your continued support and, most importantly, for the trust you place in us to care for your children each day.💚 ...
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**🌟 Attendance Champions! 🌟**
A huge well done to all of our children and families for their commitment to excellent attendance and punctuality this week. Every day in school counts, and we are incredibly proud of the fantastic effort shown across school.
Special congratulations to our top-performing teams this week:
🏆Attendance - Year 3/Team 10 (Mrs Dixon)
🧸On time Ted - Reception/Team 2 (Mrs Childs)
Your commitment to being in school, on time and ready to learn is making a real difference to your achievement and success!
Thank you to all of our families for supporting good attendance. Together, we can ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive.
#AttendanceMatters #everydaycounts #teamribbon 💚 ...
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** Year 6 Time Bandits **
This week to complement learning about WW11, Year 6 stepped back in time today with Rob from Historic Workshops.
The children had a fantastic day exploring life during World War II. The children investigated real artefacts, learned essential first aid skills, worked together to put out simulated ‘bombs’, and discovered the key events of the war through an interactive timeline.
It was a hands-on, engaging experience that brought history to life and helped deepen our understanding of this important period in history.
A huge thank you to Rob for such an informative and memorable day!💚 ...
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** Kindness Award **
A huge congratulations to this superstar in Year 5, who is the proud recipient of our Kindness Award!
He demonstrates this important Ribbon virtue every day through the kindness, care and respect he shows to everyone around him. His thoughtful nature extends beyond school too, where he is a loving and caring big brother to his baby sister.
We are incredibly proud of the positive example Lucas sets for others and the kindness he shares both in our school community and at home.💚 ...
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** 🍽️ Ribbon Ritz - Friday 6th November 🍽️**
This lunchtime, Miss Peel had the privilege of dining with these incredibly well mannered (and very chatty!) children from Reception.
Today's diners were selected for consistently demonstrating impeccable manners over lunchtime.
Huge thanks to Mrs Hutchinson and the Kitchen Team for preparing and serving a delicious lunch!
Next week it will be the turn of Year 1 who will be dining at Ribbon Ritz. 💚 ...
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**🌟 Sports Star of the Week 🌟**
A huge congratulations to our Year 3 'Sports Star of the Week'!
Over the past few weeks, she has been determined to improve her ‘speed bounce’ starting off with an impressive total of 20 bounces in only 15 seconds, her determination and commitment to practice has increased this to a PR of 32 bounces How many more bounces can she add to her total?
Her positive attitude and willingness to improve make her a fantastic role model for others.
Well done - we are all very proud of you! 💚 ...
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** 🍉Ribbon Kitchen 🥗 **
We are aware that changes to school meals are coming nationally, including updated guidance aimed at promoting healthier choices and improving children's diets. To ensure we are ahead of the game, we have already introduced some subtle changes to our menu and dining experience.
The response from our children has been fantastic. They are loving the healthier options, and the fresh fruit and salad selection has proven especially popular.
It's really encouraging to see our children enjoying a wider variety of healthy foods and developing positive eating habits that will support their health and wellbeing.💚 ...
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**🏉 Tag Rugby Finalists! 🏉**
A huge well done to our Year 5 and Year 6 Tag Rugby teams, who represented Ribbon superbly at the recent Easington SSP Tag Rugby Competition at Horden Rugby Club.
Here is Mr Lowerson's report:
Our Year 5 team showed fantastic resilience throughout the day. After a challenging first round, they bounced back brilliantly, going unbeaten in their final three matches with one win and two draws.
Our Year 6 team were outstanding, winning all three of their group games to reach the top division. They continued their excellent form, winning two more matches and narrowly losing just one game.
Overall, Ribbon finished as runners-up and have qualified for the County Tag Rugby Final later this year!
We are incredibly proud of the teamwork, determination and sportsmanship shown by all of our players.
Many thanks to our kit sponsors and to ESSP for another amazing event.💚 ...
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**🏃♂️ Ribbon Park Run is Officially Open! 🏃♀️**
At the beginning of the school year we were visited by Parkrun *Hetton Lyons Country Park) who run so many incredible community running events throughout the year and the children all absolutely loved it.
We have taken inspiration from that day and thanks to Mr Murray & Mr Williams we now have our very own park run courses mapped out on the Key Stage 2 field.
The map shows 3 different courses that range in difficulty for our children to use during their break and lunch times.
Mr Lowerson will be taking all children on a tour of the courses during next week's PE and we can't wait to see our children taking on the different courses themselves.
The challenge is: 'Can you work your way through the courses from the beginner course to the most difficult?' Good luck, everyone!💚 ...
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