Please note the community Christmas Tree will be delivered and installed next Tuesday 19th November in Pooles Lane car park.
A section of the car park will be fenced off on Monday in preparation for the tree arriving on Tuesday, notices have already been put out.
Please take care and use caution in the area.
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Leopard: Alexander M For trying so hard to learn letter sounds and blend them for reading words. Keep up the hard work Alexander, we are proud of you! |
Zebra: Bella B For really challenging herself this week to blend and segment words. Bella has enjoyed writing this week and has pushed herself to become a Risky Risk Taker. Well done Bella. |
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Lion: Rex D For being such an enthusiastic learner this week. Rex has been a determined risky risk-taker, challenging himself in the classroom and completing so many learning activities. I am so proud of you. |
Bear: Aria G For amazing effort in maths this week, naming and decsribing 3D shapes and sorting them using different criteria. |
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Otter: Ela L For your excellent work labelling 3D shapes and for your super engagement during our phonics lessons. Well done and keep up the good work! |
Seal: Albie W For coming up with some fantastic ideas when planning his story based on ‘Peter and the Wolf’. Albie then used these ideas to help him write his story. Great job Albie! |
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Dolphin: Seth H For writing a fantastic opening to his journey story. |
Tiger: Olivia L For achieving some excellent suspense sentences using techniques learnt in class and for always giving her best in all her lessons. You are a super star Olivia! |
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Panda: Lennie D For his excellent suspense sentence. Lennie, the suspense you built was incredible and you read your sentence with excellent enthusiasm, keeping the listeners hooked. |
Turtle: Charles F For using maps and his prior knowledge of continents to confidently locate countries around the world. Great job! |
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Giraffe: Elliot C For working exceptionally hard in maths this week and in particular showing excellent listening and concentration skills throughout the whole of the lesson. He also stood out this week during assembly, providing great answers and showing brilliant participation. Well done! |
Monkey: Ilah S For a captivating story opening. You expertly incorporated a variety of Riverside sentences complemented by rich descriptive vocabulary. |
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Kangaroo: Seb D For excellent contributions to our discussions in Science- What amazing knowledge you have one the planets! |
Koala: Louie K For the transformation in his handwriting! This has just made it easier to read his work – he is now able to show off his ideas and his understanding of the writing features we are using in class, well done Louie! |
W/E: 08/11/24
This is a reminder to all parents/carers that the correct way to report absences is to leave a message on the absence line answerphone daily. If messages are sent by email to the admin email address they will not be registered in time for the morning attendance and you may then receive a call from our attendance team.
Below are a list of letters, leaflets and posters uploaded to the website this week.
Letters sent this week
Hullbirdge Light Switch On – 15.11.24
Parent Quetsionnaire Autumn 2024 – 12.11.24
Outdoor Play and Learning Project – Enhancing Lunchtimes 12.11.24
Previous letters, leaflets and posters can be found on the school website Events & Letters > Letters & Parent Meetings
We are so thrilled that AC from Bear Class, Year 1, was awarded Star of the Week in her ballet and tap class this past Saturday!
Her hard work and incredible performance shone brightly, and she was bursting with pride. Congratulations! Keep dancing your way to success! 💫🩰
Individual Photographs
Your child should have brought home their photo slip this week. Please order by 25th November for free school delivery. Any after this date will incur postage fees.
KS2 Sumdog Club
Sumdog club resumes after half-term, the club will run Tuesday’s and Wednesday’s at 8am. If you would like your child to attend, please email admin@riversideprimary.co.uk.
KS1 Playground
Please do not allow children to play on the equipment either before/after school. At the end of the day, parents and children should leave the site promptly . This enables us to open up the playground for our other clubs. Thank you.
KS2 Playground
Please note that the day in KS2 does not start until 8:40am when the doors open. Children should not be left unsupervised on the playground before this time. Children should not play on the equipment. Thank you
We would like to remind all parents and carers that, for the safety of everyone, children (including younger siblings) are not permitted to ride their bikes or scooters on the school site. Mornings and afternoons are particularly busy, and riding on school grounds presents a serious hazard to others.
Please ensure that your child[ren] dismounts from their bike or scooter before entering the school gates and walks it to the designated racks. At the end of the day, they should collect their bike or scooter and walk it off-site before riding home.
If school staff notice children riding bikes or scooters on site, they will be asked to dismount immediately.
Thank you for helping us keep our school safe and welcoming for all.
The Hullbridge preschool did a sponsored toddle around the school field this week in aid of Breakthrough T1D and Diabetes UK.
Unfortunately, this year Eden at the age of 15 (a former pupil of Riverside) was diagnosed with Type 1 (T1D). Type 1 is an auto immune disease and requires Insulin as a treatment. It is very different to what most of us know and understand Diabetes to be.
https://www.facebook.com/donate/860689479388092/
Donate to Diabetes UK
If your child takes too much time off school they will become categorised as PA or persistently absent. Missing school will make your child fall behind in lessons and will impact on their academic progress and achievement.
Below is the percentage of children per year group who currently fall into this category. If you are worried about your child’s school attendance, please do not hesitate to contact the school where we can work with you to improve this.
| Year Group | % of Persistent Absences |
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| R | 17% |
| 1 | 14% |
| 2 | 18% |
| 3 | 7% |
| 4 | 12% |
| 5 | 11% |
| 6 | 16% |
| Overall | 14% |
From 4th to 10th October, pupils from Years 1 to 6 participated in the Sumdog East England Maths Contest!
A huge congratulations to these standout achievers who ranked in the top 5 of their class on the Riverside Leaderboard.
Well done to everyone who participated—you’ve all done an amazing job!
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The pupils and teaching staff at Riverside Primary School Hullbridge, Hockley are incredibly excited to announce that they came 2792nd place in England Rocks – a times tables competition run by the internationally renowned, award-winning app and learning platform, Times Tables Rock Stars.
England Rocks required children to correctly answer as many multiplication and division questions as possible, to give their class and school the best chance of winning.
The competition was fierce with 201,591,236 questions answered collectively by 384,658 pupils from more than 4,543 schools and 30,188 classes around the country!
Our school stats were astonishing too. On average our top class answered 223 questions correctly per pupil, with the best performing pupil answering an amazing 2,385 questions correctly in total.
Well done to the following children who came in the top 5 in their class;
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On Monday, 11th November, the school netball team delivered an outstanding performance against St. Nicholas Primary School, securing their first victory 12-0 . From start to finish, the team demonstrated exceptional teamwork, impressive skill, and commendable sportsmanship that left the spectators thoroughly impressed.
The attackers were on fire, showcasing precision and flair as they consistently found the net to build an insurmountable lead. Meanwhile, the defenders were equally brilliant, tirelessly intercepting passes and denying St. Nicholas any chance to score. Every player contributed to the team’s success, with their cohesive play and relentless effort making all the difference.
While the result was a testament to their abilities, what truly stood out was the team’s positivity and enjoyment of the game. It was a performance to be proud of, both for the victory and the spirit in which it was achieved.
A special shoutout to Grace, who was deservedly named Player of the Match by the St. Nicholas team for her exceptional contribution. Well done, Grace, and congratulations to the whole team on a fantastic match!
Here’s to many more successes to come! 
On Wednesday, 6th November, our Year 5 & 6 boys’ football team played away against Rayleigh Primary in a thrilling league match. Both teams impressed with relentless attacks and outstanding defence, keeping the first half goalless. The second half was equally exciting, as Rayleigh’s strikers made four determined attempts, only to be thwarted each time by our goalkeeper, Warwick, with brilliant saves. By the final whistle, both teams were visibly exhausted, and the match ended in a well-earned 0-0 draw. It will be remembered as one of the most exhilarating goalless games in Riverside’s recent history
On Wednesday, the Year 3/4 Riverside team took to the field against Downhall Primary in an exhilarating match that showcased exceptional skill, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Riverside dominated the game from start to finish, ending with an impressive 7-0 victory.
From the first whistle, Riverside’s players demonstrated remarkable coordination. Their passing was crisp, their movement off the ball was strategic, and they displayed an excellent understanding of each other’s strengths. The forward line worked seamlessly, creating scoring opportunities through well-timed passes and effective communication, resulting in a consistent offensive push that Downhall struggled to contain.
But it wasn’t just Riverside’s skill that stood out; their sportsmanship was commendable. Players encouraged each other throughout the match, celebrated each goal as a team, and offered words of support to their opponents.
A huge congratulations to the team on a well-deserved victory. A further well done goes to our goal scorers: MK, RR, GH, KP. This match was a testament to the power of teamwork, determination, and fair play. Well done, Riverside!
FOCUS: Friend
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Top 2 pupils per class with highest Word Count |
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Word Count – for class |
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Freddie F Lydia T |
Giraffe |
84,665 |
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Samuel S Finley T-W |
Turtle |
185,567 |
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Elsie R Leilani K |
Panda |
27,643 |
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Oliver S Henry H |
Tiger |
63,505 |
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Warwick B Mason K |
Monkey |
102,980 |
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Sophie Ho Mark K |
Kangaroo |
197,862 |
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Deekshitha Y Benjamin H |
Koala |
619,362 |
1 March 2025 — NATIONAL OFFER DATE
We are proud to share that on November 10th, Oscar and Harry took part in a special remembrance ceremony at the Hullbridge Poppy Memorial with the Boys’ Brigade. They laid a wreath with great respect, honoring the memory of those who served.
It was a heartfelt tribute, and we commend them both for representing their community with such dignity and care. Well done to both of them!
Please email admin@riversideprimary.co.uk with a brief description along with any photos of their achievement. We’ll be thrilled to showcase their success in our weekly newsletters.
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.
Please keep an eye out for a parent survey that will be sent to you soon. 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!
Dear parents and carers,
We are looking at our playtimes and thinking about how we can improve them by introducing the Outdoor Play and Learning (OPAL) Primary Programme.
Can you help? We really want to know what you think of playtimes now.
https://forms.gle/E19nbzGJUyYqtuzu6
Thank you in advance.
Please can any donations brought in be left in the red building reception area. Thank you
Times TablesCongratulations to the following Year 3/4 children who have earned their;
Bronze award as they can fluently and rapidly recall the 2,5 and 10 times tables.
This young superstar has made a wonderful, selfless decision to donate 31cm of her hair to the Little Princess Trust, a charity that provides wigs to children who have lost their hair due to illness. 💇♀️💖 It’s a big commitment for anyone, especially at such a young age, and we couldn’t be prouder of her kindness and bravery!
In addition to her hair donation, she is also raising funds for the charity. If you’d like to support her fantastic effort, you can visit her fundraising page here: JustGiving Page. Every contribution makes a difference! 🌟
To make the experience even more memorable, D had the support of her cuddly friend Ozzy Otter, who joined her in braving the big haircut! 🦦✂️
Reading AwardsWell done to the following children who have received their Bronze award for reading 50 times.
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5/6
Tax free childcare vouchers can be used to pay for Breakfast and Twilight sessions.
Breakfast club cost £6 per session.
Please arrive in between 7.30 – 8.15am. Your child will be walked back to their class by a member of staff when the school day begins.
Included in this cost will be a drink and a breakfast of toast and cereal.
Twilight club cost £7.50 per session.
Twilight Club runs from 3:15pm to 5pm. Your child will be taken to Twilight club by their class teacher at the end of the school day.
Included in this cost children are provided with a drink and healthy snack
Bookings must be booked 24 hours in advance via ParentPay.
To contact a member of the Twilight staff, please call 01702 230911 and select the Twilight Club option.
We are operating a two week rolling menu. The menus, ingredients and allergen lists can be viewed on our website by clicking here.
Schools Dinners are free (UFSM) for children in EYFS & KS1 (Years 1 & 2) and for families eligible for FSM (Free School Meals). For children in KS2, who are not entitled to FSM please see pricing below.
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Year 5/6 Boys Football (League) |
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Home/Away |
Match Date |
Training Date |
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Rayleigh |
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6/11 3:15 |
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Downhall |
A |
20/11 3:15 |
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Glebe |
H |
27/11 3:15 |
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OLOR |
A |
4/12 3:15 |
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Edward Francis |
H |
15/1 3:15 |
8/1 |
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Grovewood |
H |
TBC |
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Year 3/4 Football (League) |
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Fixture |
Home/Away |
Match Date |
Training Date |
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Rayleigh |
H |
TBC |
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Downhall |
H |
13/11 @3:15 |
12/11 |
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Wyburns |
A |
16/1 TBC |
15/1 |
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Edward Francis |
H |
26/3 @3:30 TBC |
25/3 |
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Grovewood |
A |
TBC |
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Year 5/6 Girls Football (League) |
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Home/Away |
Match Date |
Training Date |
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Grovewood |
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TBC – |
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Edward Francis |
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TBC – |
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Rayleigh |
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TBC – |
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Downhall |
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TBC – |
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Year 5/6 Girls Netball (League) |
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Home/Away |
Match Date |
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St Nicholas |
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11/11 |
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OLOR |
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3/12 |
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Downhall |
A |
TBC |
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Edward Francis |
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23/01 |
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Rayleigh |
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25/2 |
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Grovewood |
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25/3 |
Dates not shown on previous issues are added in RED!
08-14/11/24 — Year 1-6 Sumdog Maths Week England Contest
12-14/11/24 — TTRS England Rocks Contest
12/11/24 — Odd Socks Day
14/11/24 — Year 5/6 Planetarium
15/11/24 — Children in Need
19/11/24 — Year 3 Christmas Pudding Trip to Free Church
20/11/24 — Infants Cross Country Event – 1pm
21/11/24 — EYFS 2025 Open Evening
22/11/24 — Non-Pupil Day – INSET
25/11/24 — Non-Pupil Day – INSET
02/12/24 — Christmas Post Box Opens
04/12/24 — PTA Christmas Sale
06/12/24 — KS1 & KS2 Christmas Rehearsalds (filming)
10/12/24 — KS1 Christmas Productions 9:30 & 1:30
12/12/24 — KS2 Christmas Productions 9:30 & 1:30
13/12/24 — EYFS dress rehearsal to school
13-19/12/24 — Year 1-6 Sumdog Winter Wonderland National Maths Contest
17/12/24 — EYFS Christmas Productions 9:30 & 1:30
18/12/24 — Christmas Dinner – Whole School
18/12/24 — Christmas Jumper Day
19/12/24 — PTA KS2 Christmas Disco
19/12/24 — Christmas Post Box Closes
20/12/24 — PTA EYFS/KS1 Christmas Disco
Christmas Holidays – Monday 23rd December 2024 – Friday 3rd January 2025
06/01/25 — Children return back to school
07/01/25 — Year 6 SATS meeting to parents (online) – time TBC
22/01/25 — Year 3 Dance Festival
Half Term – Monday 17th February – Friday 21st February 2025
24/02/25 — Children return back to school
25/02/25 — Parent/Teacher Consultations 3:30 – 6:30pm
27/02/25 — Parent/Teacher Consultations 3:30 – 6:30pm
06/03/25 — World Book Day 2025
11/03/25 — Year 4 MTC presentation to parents – 3:30pm
12/03/25 — PTA Wonderful Women’s Sale
20/03/25 — Year 1 Phonics Presentation to parents – 3:30pm
Easter Holidays – Monday 7th April – Monday 21st April 2025