As the school year draws to a close, we take a moment to celebrate the remarkable journey of our Forest School sessions across Ranelagh Primary Schools. What began as a series of outdoor learning experiences has blossomed into a vital part of our school community, nurturing resilience, creativity, and a love for nature among our children.

Every year, all of our pupils from Reception to Year 6 participated in Forest School sessions, each one of them growing in confidence and curiosity. Whether it was learning how to build dens, identifying trees, taking part in storytelling circles around base camp, lighting a fire safely or marshmallow toasting around the fire, every child had the opportunity to step out of the classroom and into nature, rain or shine!

The sessions encouraged hands-on learning, problem-solving, and teamwork. Teachers have reported noticeable boosts in children’s confidence, particularly among those who may struggle in more traditional learning environments. “One of my quietest pupils now takes the lead in group activities during Forest School,” said one Year 4 teacher. “It’s incredible to see how the sessions bring out the best in them.”

As we look ahead to next year, we’re excited for another fantastic year of muddy boots, smiling faces, and magical learning in the wild and unforgettable experiences for our young explorers.

Ranelagh Annual Summer Fair – A Day of Fun, Sunshine & Community 

Our Annual Summer Fair was a huge success, bringing together the entire Ranelagh community for a day filled with laughter, creativity, and joy! The playground was alive with music, games, delicious food, and smiling faces as families, children, and staff came together to celebrate the end of another brilliant school year.

From traditional games and face painting to, sweet treats, and incredible performances from our talented pupils, there was something for everyone to enjoy. The raffle was popular as ever—thank you to everyone who donated prizes and took part!

We are especially grateful to our amazing PTA, whose tireless efforts made the event possible. Your time, energy, and creativity brought the fair to life and helped create lasting memories for all.

A heartfelt thank you to all the families who attended and supported the fair—we raised valuable funds that will go towards enriching the learning experiences of our children.

 Here’s to community, celebration, and another fantastic year at Ranelagh! 

Chapter One volunteers are finally meeting the children they’ve been reading with all year!

After months of virtual sessions, the volunteers joined the children in person for a joyful visit filled with fun activities, laughter and meaningful connection. It was a wonderful celebration of the relationships built through reading and a memorable way to end the year together. 

The Ranelagh School Council recently organised a special Mini Teachers' Day, giving children the exciting chance to step into the shoes of their teachers for a day. The children took on various roles, leading lessons, helping younger children, and even assisting with school routines, gaining first hand experience of what it takes to keep a school running smoothly.

This unique event not only sparked fun and creativity, but also encouraged responsibility, teamwork, and empathy. By understanding the vital roles that different adults play in school life, children developed a deeper respect for their learning environment. More importantly, experiences like this help nurture responsible, aware, and community-minded future citizens.

With their bats held aloft and ready to pitch, Ranelagh children enjoyed the Baseball game with great gusto. They showed determination, grit and skill beating off a number of teams within the Trust and Newham.

Although we know it is not the winning that counts but the taking part-we did feel a burst of pride when Ranelagh were in the top 3.

We were truly privileged when some of our students had the exciting opportunity to visit Zippo Circus at Central Park. It was a  wonderful day filled with fun, laughter, and unforgettable memories.

We were amazed by the talented jugglers who tossed balls, rings, and even fire, really high into the air with their dazzling skills. The acrobats took our breath away as they flipped and soared above the ground, while the strongmen, with their muscles, impressed everyone by lifting heavy weights—and even each other!

The big top was bursting with colour, lively music, and lots of applause. The children cheered, clapped, and beamed with delight throughout the show. It was an experience none of us will have for a long time to come!