Welcome to the Albert Pye and Ravensmere Schools Federation

Facebook / 11 Sep

Exciting learning in Y3 this week.

Facebook / 11 Sep

Congratulations to Swallows & Nightingale for receiving the Top Class Attendance Awards this week with an Amazing 100%.

Facebook / 11 Sep

Our Times table rockstars this week for accuracy Hudson M Year 5 Sebastian B Year 4 Ariah D Year Year 4 Willow B Year 6 Jessica G Year 4 Welldone to all of the children who are practicing daily at home - increasing speed and accuracy Rock on everyone!

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Our Times Table Rockstars this week for time played at home are ...... Archie A Year 4 50min played each day Ava Y Year 3 38min played each day Iona K Year 3 37min played each day Evie M Year 4 34 min played each day Georgie C Year 4 32 min played each day Well done to these children who have been practicing hard at home each day!

Facebook / 10 Sep

🌟 WEDNESDAY CLUBS 🌟 Albert Pye Primary School 🎉 Get active, have fun and learn new skills at our Wednesday clubs! 🎉 🌅 BEFORE SCHOOL CLUB 🏐 Year 5/6 Dodgeball Club 🕗 8:00am Dodge, duck, dip and dive! Improve your agility, teamwork and throwing skills through exciting dodgeball games and challenges. 🌱 LUNCHTIME CLUB 🎸 Times Tables Rock Stars Drop-In 🕧 12:30pm Become a maths superstar! Practise your times tables, improve your speed and accuracy, and climb the leaderboards in a fun and supportive environment. 🎨 AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS 🕒 3:15pm ⚽ Year 5/6 Girls' Football Club Develop your football skills, improve teamwork and fitness, and enjoy fun training sessions and matches with friends. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced player, everyone is welcome! 💃 Year 5/6 Dance Club Express yourself through movement and music! Learn exciting routines, build confidence, improve coordination and work together to create fantastic performances.

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Reading is at the heart of everything we do at Albert Pye and Ravensmere federation of Schools. Children who read regularly develop stronger language skills, become more confident learners and are better equipped to access all areas of the curriculum. That's why we place such a high value on reading both in school and at home. We encourage families to make reading part of their daily routine. Sharing a book, discussing a story or listening to your child read each night can have a significant impact on their progress and enjoyment of learning. Please record reading at home daily in children's reading diaries. Together, we can inspire a lifelong love of reading and open the door to endless possibilities.

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Year 4 enjoyed going for a hunt around school for electrical appliances this week as part of our Science unit 'Electricity'. We were also very excited to begin our Ukulele lessons. We are looking forward to being able to take these home!

Facebook / 10 Sep

🌟 MONDAY CLUBS 🌟 Albert Pye Primary School 🎉 Come along, get involved and have fun! There’s something for everyone! 🎉 🌅 BEFORE SCHOOL CLUB 🏐 Year 3/4 Dodgeball Club 🕗 8:00am Dodge, duck, dip and dive! Improve your agility, teamwork and throwing skills through exciting dodgeball challenges and games. 🌱 LUNCHTIME CLUBS 🌻 Gardening Club 🕛 12:00pm Get your hands dirty and help our school garden grow! Learn about planting, caring for flowers and vegetables, and enjoying the outdoors. 🎸 Times Tables Rock Stars Drop-In 🕧 12:30pm Become a maths superstar! Practise your times tables, improve your speed and accuracy, and climb the leaderboards in a fun and supportive environment. 🎨 AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS 🕒 3:15pm 📚 Year 1/2 Story & Craft Club Enjoy wonderful stories and bring them to life through creative crafts, colouring and imaginative activities. 🧶 Year 3/4/5/6 Macramé Club Learn the art of knotting and weaving to create beautiful decorations, keyrings and creative handmade projects. 🏀 Year 5/6 Basketball Club Develop your basketball skills, improve teamwork and fitness, and enjoy friendly games with your friends.

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Tuesday Clubs BEFORE SCHOOL CLUB 🏃‍♀️ Year 1 & 2 Athletics 8:00am Build confidence, fitness and teamwork through exciting athletics activities. AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS 3:15pm 🎵 Year 1 - 6 Choir Sing, perform and have fun with friends while developing your musical talents. ⚽ Year 1 & 2 Norwich City Football Club Learn new football skills, improve teamwork and enjoy active play. 🏆 Year 6 Sports Leaders Develop leadership skills while supporting sporting activities across the school. 🥤 Year 3 & 4 Speed Stacking Club Challenge yourself with exciting speed stacking activities, improve coordination and beat your personal best!

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Tomorrow is our meet the team meeting for parents and carers of children in Year 6. This is chance to meet the team, hear a little about the year 6 curriculum, SATS and also find ways to support your child in their last year at primary school. Session starts at 3:30pm in the school hall.

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🌟 THURSDAY CLUBS 🌟 Albert Pye Primary School 🎉 A fantastic opportunity to stay active, learn new skills and have fun with friends! 🎉 🌅 BEFORE SCHOOL CLUB 🕗 8:00am 🏐 Year 3 Matball Club Enjoy this fast-paced team game that combines strategy, movement and teamwork. Develop your throwing, catching and communication skills while having lots of fun with friends. 🎨 AFTER SCHOOL CLUB 🕒 3:15pm 🎶 Year 1/2 Recorder Club Discover the joy of making music! Learn how to play the recorder, develop your rhythm and listening skills, and build confidence as you play new songs and perform together.

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Nursery Owls were so excited to be back in Nursery, we have been enjoying being back in our environment with our friends. We have been working collaboratively to create our own Nursery Owl. ''I love our owl, I can see all of our handprints'' ''Big owl. Hoot hoot'' ''Let's stick on more feathers to make it even fluffier''

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🌟 FRIDAY CLUBS 🌟 Albert Pye Primary School 🎉 End the week with fun, friendship and exciting new experiences! 🎉 🌅 BEFORE SCHOOL CLUB 🏓 Year 4/5 Pickleball Club 🕗 8:00am Discover one of the fastest-growing sports around! Learn new skills, improve hand-eye coordination and enjoy friendly games in a fun and supportive environment. 🌱 LUNCHTIME CLUBS 🎸 Times Tables Rock Stars Drop-In 🕧 12:30pm Become a maths superstar! Practise your times tables, improve your speed and accuracy, and climb the leaderboards while having fun with friends. 🐉 Dungeons & Dragons Club 🕧 12:30pm Embark on epic adventures, solve mysteries and work as a team to complete exciting quests. Use your imagination, creativity and problem-solving skills in a world of fantasy and fun! 🎨 AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS 🕒 3:15pm 🌿 Den Building Club Create amazing shelters and outdoor spaces using natural materials. Work together, develop teamwork skills and enjoy exploring the outdoors. 🤟 British Sign Language Club Learn to communicate using British Sign Language (BSL). Discover new signs, build confidence and develop valuable communication skills while learning about Deaf culture. ⚽ Year 5/6 Boys' Football Club Develop your football skills, improve teamwork and fitness, and enjoy fun training sessions and matches with friends. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced player, everyone is welcome!

Facebook / 9 Sep

In this week's Aspire Assembly, we talked about why rules matter. Children imagined a world without rules and quickly realised how important they are in helping us stay safe, treat others well and achieve our best. At Albert Pye and Ravensmere Federation of Schools, we follow three simple rules: 💙 Be Kind 💙 Be Safe 💙 Do Our Best at Work and Play These expectations are about much more than behaviour in school. They are values that we hope children will carry with them throughout their lives. Our behaviour approach and carefully planned PSHE curriculum help children develop the knowledge, understanding and personal qualities they need to thrive in modern society. From building positive relationships and understanding diversity to developing resilience, responsibility and good decision-making, we are helping children grow into confident, respectful and active members of their communities. Together with our families, we are preparing children not only to succeed academically, but also to become kind, safe and responsible citizens of the future. 🌟

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🌟 January 2027 Nursery Places Available! 🌟 Looking for a nurturing, caring and exciting start to your child's learning journey? The Albert Pye and Ravensmere Nursery has spaces available for our January 2027 intake! 🧸📚🎨 Our experienced Early Years team provides a warm and stimulating environment where children can explore, play, make friends and develop the confidence and skills they need to thrive. We are passionate about creating positive first experiences of education and supporting every child to grow, learn and achieve. ✅ Places available from the term after your child's third birthday ✅ Morning and afternoon sessions available ✅ 15 and 30-hour funded places available (subject to eligibility and availability) We would love to show you around! If you are considering a nursery place for January, please contact the school office to arrange a visit and meet our wonderful nursery team. We also have a Nursery Discovery Stay and Play session on Monday September 21st September at 4pm - please pop along to see what we can offer your child 📞 01502 713420 Enjoy. Aspire. Achieve.

Facebook / 9 Sep

At Albert Pye and Ravensmere, we believe that reading is one of the greatest gifts we can give a child. Through reading, children can travel to different worlds, meet inspiring characters, explore new ideas and develop a lifelong love of learning. Our reading curriculum is designed to do much more than teach children to read. It opens doors to creativity, imagination and opportunity, helping children become confident readers who can access the full curriculum and flourish in the wider world. This is reflected in our reading approach, which aims to develop a love of reading while ensuring children understand the skills needed to become successful, independent readers. Every day, children take part in dedicated reading lessons where they develop the key reading skills through our DERIC approach: 📖 Decode 💬 Explain 🔍 Retrieve 🤔 Interpret ⭐ Choice These skills are explicitly taught and explored during daily reading lessons, ensuring children become thoughtful, skilled and reflective readers. From our youngest children learning phonics through Sounds-Write, to older pupils exploring high-quality texts, discussing vocabulary and developing fluency, reading is woven throughout the school day. Children enjoy daily story time, whole-class or group reading sessions, class novels and countless opportunities to share and celebrate books. We are passionate about developing a culture of reading for pleasure. Through reading challenges, library spaces, mystery readers, book events and reading celebrations, we show our children that reading is not just a school subject, it is a gateway to imagination, curiosity and lifelong learning. We know that the strongest readers are supported both at school and at home, and we are incredibly grateful to our families who make reading part of their daily routine. Together, we are helping our children become confident, capable readers ready to embrace every opportunity that comes their way. 💙 Read today. Imagine tomorrow. Achieve for life.

Facebook / 9 Sep

Tomorrow is our meet the team meeting for parents and carers of children in Year 5. This is chance to meet the team, hear a little about the year 5 curriculum and also find ways to support your child with times table practice, handwriting practice and reading at home. Session starts at 3:30pm in the school hall.

Facebook / 8 Sep

Tomorrow is our meet the team meeting for parents and carers of children in Nursery and Reception. This is chance to meet the team, hear a little about the EYFS curriculum and also find ways to support your child reading. Session starts at 3:30pm in the school hall.

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All Y5 Children have the opportunity to take part in Bikeability taining course. The scheme is led by Qualified Cycle Instructors from Suffolk County Council. All participants will work towards level 2 of the National standard scheme. This course is during the school day. If your child is intrested please complete the Arbor form. For details click on link below. https://www.bikeability.org.uk/

Facebook / 8 Sep

Free Table Tennis Table Has damage to both legs. Currently next to skip in staff car park. Will need to be dismantled or you will need a van for collection. Please contact office for more details

Facebook / 7 Sep

We have spaces for our January intake - please call the office if you would like a school tour.

Facebook / 7 Sep

Tomorrow is our meet the team meeting for parents and carers of children in Year 1 and 2. This is chance to meet the team, hear a little about the year 1 and 2 curriculum and also find ways to support your child with number fluency, handwriting practice and reading at home. Session starts at 3:30pm in the school hall.

Facebook / 6 Sep

Tomorrow is our meet the team meeting for parents and carers of children in Year 3 and 4. This is chance to meet the team, hear a little about the year 3 and 4 curriculum and also find ways to support your child with times table practice, handwriting practice and reading at home. Session starts at 3:30pm in the school hall.

Facebook / 6 Sep

STRENGTHENING OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH PARENTS At Albert Pye and Ravensmere Federation, we recognise that children thrive when schools and families work together. We are committed to ensuring that all children, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), receive the support they need to achieve their full potential. As part of this commitment, we are continuing to develop opportunities for parents and carers to access guidance, share concerns, and work in partnership with our SEND team. We understand that parents and carers may sometimes have questions or concerns about their child's learning, development, communication, behaviour, or emotional wellbeing. Navigating the SEND process can feel overwhelming, and we want families to know that support and advice are always available. To strengthen our partnership with families, we offer SEND 1:1 sessions with Miss Lane and Miss Cole. These sessions provide a dedicated opportunity for parents and carers to discuss any concerns, share observations, and receive advice about possible next steps, support strategies, and services that may be able to help. Whether concerns are new or ongoing, we are committed to listening and working together to identify the most appropriate support for each child. Alongside these individual sessions, we will continue to host our SEND Cafés throughout the year. These informal and supportive events provide an opportunity for families to learn about a range of SEND-related topics, practical strategies, and resources that can support children both at home and in school. Parents and carers will also have the opportunity to meet members of the SEND team, ask questions, and connect with other families who may be experiencing similar challenges. Throughout the year, our SEND Cafés will cover a variety of areas including: Understanding the SEND process and accessing support Supporting communication and language development Promoting positive behaviour and emotional regulation Supporting children with Autism and ADHD Developing independence and confidence Working together to support learning at home Our published dates for these sessions are as follows: 22nd September - SEND 1:1 session - Please book session through the office 14th November 9am-10am - SEND cafe 9th February - SEND 1:1 session - Please book session through the office 15th March 2pm-3pm – SEND cafe 27th April - SEND 1:1 session - Please book session through the office 14th June 4:30pm-5:30pm – SEND cafe We will also publish materials and resources online wherever possible to ensure that all families can access information and support. We look forward to continuing to work alongside you in supporting every child to succeed. By sharing knowledge, experiences and expertise, we can build strong partnerships that help all children feel understood, supported and able to flourish both in school and beyond. Thank you for your continued support.

Facebook / 6 Sep

At Albert Pye and Ravensmere Federation, we know that good attendance is one of the biggest factors in helping children succeed. Every day in school provides opportunities for learning, building friendships, developing confidence and creating positive memories. When children attend regularly, they are better able to engage with their learning, feel part of the school community and achieve their full potential. Thank you to our parents and carers for your continued support in ensuring children arrive on time and ready to learn each day. Together, we can give every child the best possible start.

Facebook / 5 Sep

Mrs Roffey and her team cooked amazing dinners last week - Ms Creed's favourite was the sweet potato curry! As well as a two hot meal options , Mrs Roffey also serves jacket potatoes and picnic boxes everyday! It's week 1 for dinners this week and we can't wait to smell the beautiful aromas of the food filling the school hall - take a look on what is on offer next week. Remember ALL CHILDREN IN RECEPTION, YEAR 1 and 2 are entitled to a free school meal! this is a saving of over £480 per year! Any family in receipt of Universal Credit can also claim for Free School Meals Suffolk County Council offers an online application and eligibility checker for free school meals. You can apply directly on their website and receive an immediate response and confirmation email after completing the application. https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/children-families-and-learning/schools/school-meals-uniforms-and-trips/apply-for-free-school-meals If you need help completing the forms please see a member of the school office who will be happy to help.

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Strengthening Our Partnership with Parents At Albert Pye and Ravensmere Federation, we recognise that keeping children safe is most effective when schools and families work closely together. As part of our ongoing commitment to safeguarding and supporting our community, we are pleased to be launching a programme of parent workshops throughout the coming year. These workshops are designed to help parents and carers develop their understanding of current safeguarding issues and provide practical strategies to support children both at home and in the wider community. We know that the challenges facing young people are constantly evolving, and we want to ensure that families have access to the most up-to-date information, advice, and support available. The workshops will be led by school staff and supported by a range of external agencies and guest speakers who bring specialist knowledge and expertise. Together, we hope to increase awareness, build confidence, and strengthen the important partnership between home and school. Our first workshop will focus on: AI, Deepfakes and Online Safety Understanding the opportunities and risks of emerging technologies and how to help children navigate the online world safely. This will be held on October 2nd from 9-10am and again from 2-3pm. We will publish the presentation and all materials online to enable as many families access to this information as possible Throughout the year, we will also be offering workshops on: Supporting Parental Mental Health 23rd November Supporting strong attendance and addressing school refusal 19th January Supporting Children's Mental Health and Wellbeing 10th March Community Culture, including Gangs, County Lines and Anti-Social Behaviour 4th May Water safety 25th June We look forward to working with you throughout the year and increasing awareness of the issues that can affect our young people. By sharing knowledge, experiences and expertise, we can continue to work together to keep children safe, happy and thriving. Thank you for your continued support.

Facebook / 5 Sep

What a super start the children had to Year 5 - Miss Bircham and Miss Goodwin were so impressed with the children's mature attitude to learning and how quickly they settled into the UKS2 routines The children in Sparrow Hawks and Kestrel have enjoyed exploring their new class book, Malamander, and used clues from the story to create artwork showing their predictions of the mysterious creature. In PE, they took part in team-building challenges that required them to solve problems without talking. In Maths, they have been developing their understanding of place value. A super start to Year 5

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We have had a great start to Year 2! The children in Chaffinch and Skylark class have show excellent learning behaviours and settled well in to their new routines. In literacy, the children have enjoyed reading the story 'The Gigantic Turnip' and retelling it using different actions. In PSHE, they discussed different emotions and how to use the 'Zones of Regulation' effectively in class. In art, the children loved looking at Henri Matisse's artwork and practised mixing primary colours to create secondary colours. The children will use these sheets next week to create a large scale collage!

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What a super week we have in Year 1! Starling and Swallow class have been familiarising themselves with their new environment and learning the rules in the continuous provision. In maths, they have been practising sorting objects in different ways, such as by colour, shape, size and object. They have practised writing the letters in their name correctly. Miss Curt and Miss Day were super impressed by the children's superb learning behaviours. A brilliant start to Year 1!