REC LT news @RF
This week, Rec LT @RF have been very busy despite the hot weather! We have been finding lots of ways to stay cool, including dipping our feet into tuff trays and pretending we were at the beach – it was
Message from Exec. Headteacher
Summer is Here!
With the warmer weather upon us, we would like to ask for your support in helping to keep our children safe and comfortable while they enjoy their learning at school. To help us during the warmer days, please remember to:
- Send your child to school with a named water bottle each day. We will encourage children to drink regularly and refill bottles throughout the day to keep them well hydrated.
- Apply sun cream before your child comes to school. Staff are unable to apply sun cream during the school day, so please ensure it is applied before arrival.
- Dress your child appropriately for the weather. Jumpers and cardigans are unlikely to be needed on hot days, so children may come to school without them if the forecast is warm.
Academic Review Day
Our Academic Review Day will take place on the last day of term, Monday 20th July. Further information, including appointment details, will be sent home next week. Academic Review Day is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate your child’s achievements and progress throughout the year. We are incredibly proud of everything our children have accomplished and look forward to welcoming you to celebrate their successes with us. You will also be able to enjoy some food with your child served by Nourish out school caterers.
Thank you for your continued support in helping us keep everyone safe, happy, and ready to enjoy the final weeks of the summer term!
Message from Head of School
Phew! It has been quite a week.
I’d like to thank staff for all of their efforts this week to keep children cool and engaged. I am sorry we weren’t able to run the trips we’d planned, although the children did enjoy a picnic instead. Lots of things coming up in the week ahead. Please do have a good look at the list of dates below.
The Festival of Us is coming up fast, it would be great to have a range of food from a variety of countries to share as we did last time. If you are able to provide something please do let me know.
Have a good weekend.
Dates for your diaries
Click on the calendar icon to view all upcoming events and dates at Rangefield. Dates to remember for the next few weeks are as follows:
29 06 26 – Y5 to Sealife Centre
30 06 26 – Reception to Forest School
01 07 26 – Nursery to Soft Play
02 07 26 – Yr 3 Ballet Trip
03 07 26 – Y6 to Chessington
07 07 26 – Y4 to Sealife Centre
09 07 26 – Whole School Sports Day
10 07 26 – Y6 to Laser Quest
10 07 26 – Y3 to Shrek’s Adventure
13 07 26 – Leavers Evening
14 07 26 – Rock Steady concert @10am
15 07 26 – Nursery Open Day
16 07 26 – Festival of Us
17 07 26 – Year 6 production and BBQ
20 07 26 – Learning Review Day LAST DAY OF TERM
Treasure Island
Pupils and staff were delighted to welcome M&M Productions to school for a fantastic live performance of Treasure Island.
The talented cast brought the classic adventure story to life with an engaging and energetic performance, taking us on a thrilling journey across the seas in search of hidden treasure. From daring pirates and mysterious maps to exciting twists and turns, the production captivated audiences from start to finish.
The interactive nature of the show encouraged plenty of participation, laughter and enthusiasm from our pupils, who thoroughly enjoyed becoming part of the adventure. The performers’ creativity, humour and storytelling helped make this a memorable experience for everyone involved.
Live theatre provides a wonderful opportunity for children to experience literature in a new and exciting way, inspiring imagination and fostering a love of stories and the performing arts.
We would like to thank M&M Productions for delivering such an entertaining and professional performance. It was a truly enjoyable experience and one that our pupils will remember for a long time.
Boys’ Night
A huge thank you to our wonderful parents for organising Boys’ Night! Here they are enjoying all the fantastic activities. It was a brilliant evening filled with fun, laughter and great memories. Thank you to everyone who helped make it such a special event! 💙🎉
Parent Governor Election
Thank you to everyone who participated in our recent Parent Governor election.
We are pleased to announce that the voting process has now been completed and Tahlia Simpson has been elected as Parent Governor and will join the Governing Board with immediate effect.
We would like to extend our sincere thanks Georgie Gilbert for their interest in supporting the school and for their willingness to contribute to the important work of the Governing Board.
We are also grateful to all parents and carers who took the time to cast their vote. Your participation helps ensure that the parent community continues to play an active role in the life and future direction of the school.
Please join us in congratulating Tahlia Simpson on their election. We look forward to working with them as part of the Governing Board.
Achievements
Jacob in Year 5 looks set to be a professional poet when he starts work ( Although he is determined to be a Premier League footballer…) An amazing poem, with powerful use of language. Well done Jacob!
Amelia in Year 1 has created the most fabulous pencil drawing of a fish! We absolutely love your fish, Amelia. The detail, care and creativity you’ve shown are fantastic, and your artistic skills are amazing. You should be so proud of your beautiful artwork 🐟🎨👏
Litter Pick
Pupils from Year 5 & 6 joined local Councillor’s Oana Olaru and Andre Bourne collecting litter from the park. We managed to gather 10 bags in an hour, a mix of cans, plastic as well as some clothes. Several items will need the Council to collect. We talked about the environment, pollution and agreed a small number of lazy people make things less attractive for the rest of us.
Office Opening Times
The office opening hours are 8.45am – 12.15pm and 3.15pm to 4pm.
If you have an appointment for your child/ren in the afternoon and they require collecting from school before the end of the day, this needs to have been communicated with the school and evidence provided prior to 12.15 on the day of the appointment, so that the information is passed on to the class teacher. The class teacher is then able to ensure that the child is ready for collection at the given time. Parents will not be able to call in to the school office and collect a child without prior notice, unless it is an absoloute emergency.
Important update – holiday free school meal voucher scheme
We would like to share an important update from Lewisham Council regarding the Holiday Free School Meal (FSM) Voucher Scheme.
The FSM voucher scheme has provided valuable financial support to eligible families during school holidays and was funded through the Government’s Household Support Fund. Although this funding ended on 31 March 2026, Lewisham Council was able to continue providing vouchers for the Easter and May half-term holidays.
Unfortunately, from this summer holiday onwards, holiday FSM vouchers will no longer be available. This is not a decision made by Lewisham Council, nor one that they wanted to make. The national funding that supported the scheme has now ended, and the council has extended the programme for as long as possible.
We understand that this news may be disappointing for many families. Lewisham Council would like to reassure parents and carers that a range of other support services remains available to families across the borough.
Please see the information below for details of the support that can be accessed.
Arbor – UPDATE
We’re making it easier for both staff and parents to pay by card in Arbor. Whether you or your parents are topping up an account, purchasing an item from the school shop, or paying for a trip – you’ll now be able to enter and save your card details, and pay by Apple or Google Pay on your desktop.
When entering card details in the MIS or Parent Portal, you’ll be taken to a new, more intuitive page (powered by ultra-secure Stripe). Simply follow the instructions and you’ll be taken back to the MIS and/or Parent Portal once your transaction is complete.
To learn more, head to our Help Centre
Later this month, we’ll be making similar improvements to paying by card in the Arbor Parent App. We’ll be in touch soon with more details on the Parent App specific updates.
Arbor – Parent Portal Reminder
Thank you to everyone who has reviewed their consent preferences on Arbor for local trips and photographs. Photo consent is now COMPLETE, we are waiting on a few more trip consents and will be giving you a call.
- Consent for your child to take part in local trips (At Rangefield we regulary arrange educational trips for the children. We will always let you know when we plan to take the children out)
Thank you very much for your support.
Free Breakfast Club
Don’t forget that all children are invited to our free Breakfast Club, proudly funded by the Department for Education (DfE). This wonderful opportunity ensures every child can start the day with a healthy meal, a positive atmosphere, and a great head start for learning.
🍎 What We Offer:
A nutritious breakfast at no cost to families
A calm, welcoming environment to ease into the school day
Time for children to chat with friends, play quiet games, or complete early work
Friendly staff ready to support your child each morning
⏰ When: From 8:25 📍 Where: Breakfast Club
📸 Follow Rangefield School on Instagram! 🌟
We’re excited to share all the amazing things happening at Rangefield School — and you can see it all by following us on Instagram!
From brilliant classroom moments and creative artwork to exciting school trips and special events, our Instagram is the perfect way to celebrate your children’s learning and achievements. 📚✨
Follow us today: @oakbridgefederation
Let’s celebrate our wonderful learners together! 💙
Class News
YR6CE News @RF
What a fantastic piece of artwork from Kindness 6CE! This term, our Art lessons have been inspired by the incredible work of David Attenborough, our learning about Nigeria, and the artists we have been studying. Pupils thoughtfully combined these themes
YR6LD News @RF
Year 6 Explore Nigeria! This term, Year 6 have been enjoying an exciting journey of discovery as they learn all about Nigeria. The children have explored where Nigeria is located, sampled traditional foods, discovered popular sports, learnt about famous landmarks,
YR2RE news @RF
In Year 2 RE @RF, we enjoyed a wonderful picnic in the shade. We sat together on the grass and ate our lunch with our friends. After lunch, we played fun games and laughed together. Everyone had a great time
YR5ZS news @RF
🌦️✍️ Year 5ZS @RF have been busy exploring free verse poetry inspired by the weather this week! We experimented with figurative language, using personification, metaphors and similes to bring the weather to life through our writing. 🌧️☀️🌪️ To finish the
YR3LT news @RF
On Monday 15th June Year3 LT @RF had a ballet workshop with London Children’s Ballet. The talented teachers taught them how to leap, French ballet words, posture, the first steps. “It was ten out of ten,” said Luna. “I was
Family Support
Kooth- Supporting young peoples’mental health over the summer holidays
Kooth is here for your pupils every single day of the summer holidays for support for young people’s mental health.
All Aboard Club Closing July
The All Aboard Club sessions are finishing in July 2026. We know that this will be disappointing for families but
Bromley Primary Care Networks
Bromley PCNs have set up local Wellbeing Cafes designed to promote mental and physical health. The Cafes are held at
Drumbeat Parent Workshop Supporting Transition Nursery to Reception
Drumbeat are holding a parent workshop for Nursery parents to Reception on Tuesday 14th July 10am-11.30am and repeated session in
Phoenix Pride Tuesday 7th July 5-8pm
Phoenix Community Housing will be hosting a Pride Event on Tuesday 7th July from 5:00pm to 8:00pm at The Green
Community News
Platform Cricket Summer Camp
Cricket coaching for children in Years 3 – 6 available this Summer! Please see the fliers for more information and how to book.
Greenwich Music School
Autumn term enrolment is open at Greenwich Music School, with spaces for young people in bands, instrument or singing lessons, musicianship, theory, aural and songwriting sessions. For more details and
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