Message from Executive Headteacher
Thank you for responding to the consultation regarding timings of the school day. An overwhelming majority of you chose to extend the school hours by finishing on a Friday at 3.30pm. This will take effect from the week beginning Monday 6th November. This will support the progress of the children educationally and at the same time alligns with parental response.
Message from Head of School
It has been another busy couple of weeks. The children were entertained by an amazing Black History Month show, Carnival of Heroes. We hosted a visit from Len Duval who is the elected representative for Lewisham and Greenwich on the GLA. The School Council and Year 6 asked some really challenging questions about crime, funding and democracy. We managed to raise money for McMillan selling cakes ~ thank you for your donations and for buying.
Can I do a quick PE kit reminder. All children should have one in school every day. PE is a requirement and changing for it both hygienic and safe. So far the vast majority of children have a kit Please do double check that your child has.
I am looking forward to seeing many of you at the Mum and Dad’s events next week.
Dates for your diaries
Click on the calendar icon to the right to view all upcoming events and dates at Rangefield. Dates to remember for the next two weeks are as follows:
Reception Admissions
Please see the timetable below for applications to start Reception in September 2024.
1st September 2023 – 15th January 2024 – Application period. Parents to make their applications.
Tuesday 16th April 2024 – Offer day results will be available to parents on EAdmissions but you should also receive an email. This is usually after 5pm.
30th April 2024 – Deadline for accepting an offer.
Our open days will take place in November, one at the beginning and the other at the end, watch this space for the dates.
Log in to EAdmissions here:
https://www.eadmissions.org.uk/
If you need help making your application please do pop into the school office where we can help you.
Seconday School Admissions
If your child is in year 6, please remember that the secondary school admissions deadline is: 31st October 2023
Carnival of Heroes
On Monday we introduced Black History Month with a workshop delivered by the creative arts and drama company Bigfoot. The Big Experience ‘Carnival of Heroes spoke about Black British role models past and present while singing, dancing and embracing the spirit of carnival. It was great to see how both the children and staff got into the ‘carnival spirit’.
Mums’ and Dads’ Events next week
We will be hosting the following Mum’s and Dad’s events next week in school.
Wednesday 11th October:
Mum’s morning from 9:15am to 10:45am
Dad’s afternoon from 1:45pm to 3:15pm
Thursday 12th October:
Dad’s morning 9:15am to 10:45am
Mum’s afternoon 1:45pm to 3:15pm
Please log into your Parent Pay account to book your places as spaces are limited.
Harvest Festival
Yesterday , Reverend Stuart Leck collected all of the lovely donations that you have kindly brought into school over the past week. They will soon be finding their way to families in our community who are in need.
School Dinners
The children enjoyed celebrating Mr Nourish’s birthday on Thursday this week. They made Mr Nourish some wonderful birthday cards, the team are reviewing the cards and will be awarding a prize to the winner.
Above are some photos of the food on Mr Nourish’s birthday and some of his birthday cards. If you want to see the menu, please scroll to the bottom of this newsletter and click on the link.
Len Duval Visit
On Friday we had Len Duvall come in and visit our school council and school captains. He did a Q&A session with Year 6 first in the assembly hall. After this the school council and captains asked him some questions about the cost of living, if free school meals are continuing next year and what made him choose his job.
Lost Property
Please, please remember to clearly label your children’s clothes. If the labels are visible we can return them to your child when they mislay them. Thank you
In 6LD @RF, we are learning about the circulatory system. The children learned all about the roles of the heart, lungs and the different blood vessels have in transporting blood around our bodies. The children have presented a difficult subject
Last week, 5EB @RF learned all about persuasive writing – how to persuade someone to do or believe something through reasoning. We made the most of the sunshine and took our learning outside. In history we are learning all about
This week in English we have begun working on balanced arguments. The children had a list of topics such as “all homes should have a pet” and “homework should be abolished” and they needed to reason and explain arguments for
Year 6, at RF,participated in a practical mini first aid training session. We learnt how to deal with a range of injuries such as bumps, burns and bleeds. We learnt how to carry out CPR using dummies and how to help
Chill & Chat, games, food and activities. Come along and join our Youth Cafe at St Mark’s Church, Downham. Every
Whether squeezing it in before the school run in the morning or before bed on busy midweek evenings, preparing your child’s lunchbox can
Girls ‘R’ Us is about creating a safe space for girls to talk about topics including identity, growing up, relationships and more.
Please find below the timetables for Bellingham, Evelyn nad Ladywell children’s centres.
Sports, arts & crafts and more … Half term camp at St Mark’s Church, Baudwin Road, SE6 1QB. Find out more information by emailing: campolympia@outlook.com
Spontaneous Productions presents: ‘The Owl and the Pussycat’ Under 3s free, standard price: adults £10, Children £5 – pay a little less: adults £8, children £4 The Sydenham Centre, 44a
Finding activities which keep your children entertained, safe and happy during the school holidays, whilst teaching them new skills is hard to come by. At Munchkins Camps we keep every
