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Leopard: Freya S For showing our STAR value of STRIVE. |
Zebra: Harley H For always demonstrating our school STAR value of Tolerance. He is such a kind and patient friend to the children around him, and his delightful nature makes him a total joy to have in Zebra class! We are so proud of you, Harley. |
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Bear: Havana B For striving to do your very best in maths lessons. You have demonstrated a great understanding of fact families and number bonds and always try to complete the extra challenges. Well done superstar! |
Otter: Dolly A For challenging herself to always do her best! Dolly worked exceptionally hard in maths this week, tackling part-whole models and addition fact families. She showed outstanding dedication and made fantastic progress with her addition sentences. Well done Dolly! |
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Lion: Max R For showing amazing resilience in Science! When building your bridge across the canyon ,you didn’t give up when things got tricky—testing different materials and tweaking your ideas just like a true structural engineer! Super effort! |
Seal: Leandro H For showing our Star Value of Strive through his phenomenal effort, eagerness and drive during phonics. Leandro brings infectious enthusiasm to every lesson, working hard to master alternative spellings and always aiming for his absolute best. Keep up the great work! |
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Dolphin: Luna B For always listening so well in class and striving to do her best. She always shows great resilience and challenges herself to do well. We are so proud of you Luna. Well done. |
Tiger: Joseph J For demonstrating ambition by aiming high with his homework task this week. He consistently goes above and beyond, using his brilliant imagination and creative skills to produce work he can be truly proud of. |
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Panda: Daisy J For showing our STAR value of TOLERANCE by being a kind and welcoming friend who always looks out for others at breaktime. She helps build a wonderful sense of community at Riverside Primary, consistently making sure everyone feels included and always has someone to play with. |
Turtle: Rechard C For developing knowledge of the world through his keen curiosity and passion for learning. He brings incredible energy to every subject and thrives when sharing his wide range of facts and ideas with the class. Rechard’s eager participation and positive mindset make him an inspiring role model for us all. |
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Giraffe: Lily-Mae G For showing our star value of Strive by being curious, asking lots of thoughtful questions and always wanting to learn more across the curriculum. |
Meerkat: Lois B
For always being a helpful and supportive team player. You worked extremely hard during our science experiment on water resistance and showed fantastic resilience to produce excellent work. Well done!
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Rhino: Hunter W For showing our STAR value of STRIVE by working super hard on his writing, persevering when tasks feel challenging, and giving sensible, thoughtful answers in science. |
Kangaroo: Ella S For showing our STAR value of strive by working hard all week in English, putting maximum effort into analysing how writers construct their work, and being a wonderfully helpful member of our class. |
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Koala: Henry T For showing wonderful tolerance and compassion through his empathy towards others. From checking on a younger child who was hurt during basketball at breaktime to thoughtfully asking how staff were doing, Henry is a true role model and a real pleasure to have in class! |
Penguin: Ayyad M For his fantastic focus and determination in following instructions every day. By listening carefully, trying his absolute best, and believing in himself, he shows fantastic dedication to his learning. |
Dates not shown on previous issues are added in RED!
12/10/26 – SRFC Rugby Lessons
19/10/26 – Parent/Teacher Consultation Booking via SCOPAY Closes 10am
19/10/26 – SRFC Rugby Lessons
22/10/26 – Year 4 Egyptian Day
22/10/26 – Flu Immunisation
23/10/26 – PTA Event – Spookathon
23/10/26 – Children break up today
October Half-Term – Monday 26th – Friday 30th October
02/11/26 – Children return to school
03/11/26 – Parent/Teacher Consultations 3:30 – 6:30pm
05/11/26 – Parent/Teacher Consultations 3:30 – 6:30pm
13/11/26 – Children in Need
19/11/26 – Year 5 & 6 Planetarium Visit
19/11/26 – Prospective EYFS Intake Open Evening
20/11/26 – INSET Day – School Closed to Pupils
23/11/26 – INSET Day – School Closed to Pupils
01/12/26 – Christmas Card Box Opens
11/12/26 – EYFS Christmas Productions 9:30 / 1:30
14/12/26 – Year 2 Christmas Productions 9:30 / 1:30
15/12/26 – Year 1 Christmas Productions 9:30 / 1:30
16/12/26 – Christmas Jumper Day
16/12/26 – Christmas Dinner
17/12/26 – Year 3 & 4 Christmas Productions 9:30 / 1:30
17/12/26 – Christmas Post Box Closes
18/12/26 – Year 5 & 6 Christmas Productions 9:30 / 1:30
18/12/26 – Children break up today
Christmas Holidays – Monday 21st December – Friday 1st January
Please be reminded not to park on road corners or on double yellow lines around school drop-off and pick-up times.
We have recently experienced a few near misses involving children and families. Parking on double yellow lines and corners obstructs sightlines for oncoming drivers and pedestrians, making it significantly harder for children and parents to cross the road safely.
Alternative Parking: Please make use of the Pooles Lane car park, which is FREE and provides a safer, stress-free spot to park before walking over to the school.
Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our children and community safe!
Below are a list of letters, leaflets and posters uploaded to the website this week.
Letters sent this week
Reminder Years 2 -6 – Accelerated Reader Parent Information Event 07.10.26
Years 3 to 6 – Autumn 2 Extra-Curricular Clubs – 05.10.26
Previous letters, leaflets and posters can be found on the school website Events & Letters > Letters & Parent Meetings
Monday 5th October: Special Visitor from SRFC
On Monday, we kicked off the first of our rugby sessions delivered by Owen from SRFC!
The children had a fantastic time trying out new drills, picking up key passing techniques, and learning the fundamentals of the sport. It was wonderful to see so much energy, teamwork, and enthusiasm out on the field.
This was just the start—Owen will be back over the coming Mondays to run sessions for our other classes, so everyone will get a turn to join in the fun!
If your child thoroughly enjoyed their session or is excited to play more, please check the attached flyers for details on how to join SRFC’s youth teams.
Wednesday 7th October: Football Tournament at Deanes School
The Year 6 team headed to Deanes School today for a brilliant morning of football.
Although the tournament finished a little earlier than planned after one of the participating schools was unable to attend, it certainly didn’t dampen our spirits. The team put in a fantastic effort from the very first whistle, showcasing some great passing, strong teamwork, and brilliant individual play throughout.
As is so often the case with tournament football, fine margins make all the difference, and luck just wasn’t on our side today. Despite playing some top-quality football, the results unfortunately didn’t go our way, and we narrowly lost our matches.
Most importantly, the team played with smiles on their faces, showed excellent sportsmanship, and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. They can be incredibly proud of their performance and determination today!
If you are interested in finding out more about Elite Kids Self Defence and the sessions they offer, please see the attached flyer for further information.
We are excited to share that we have begun the OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) project to enhance the lunchtime experience even furtherfor your children. The aim is to provide more opportunities for creative and active play.
This section of the newsletter will keep you updated on our OPAL journey, including upcoming developments and ways you can get involved.
Also, if you are having a clear-out, please look out for our donation requests for resources to enhance the playground. Your contributions would be greatly appreciated!
