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!

Our recent Music Recital was a wonderful showcase of the creativity that flows through our school. Led by our brilliant Musical Maestro, Mr Murdoch, the event highlighted the incredible talents of our children.

The school choir melted hearts with their angelic voices, singing with passion and joy. Year 3 impressed us all with their confident ukulele playing, while Year 6 brought flair and rhythm to the stage with a stunning Flamenco performance.

It was a joy to see every child shine and take pride in their performance. Events like this remind us just how powerful music and the arts are in building confidence, expression, and a sense of togetherness.

We are thrilled to share the wonderful success of our recent Comfy Cosy Day, organised by the School Council. Thanks to the incredible support from our families, we raised a fantastic amount for Cancer Research UK.

Children and staff came to school dressed in their comfiest clothes – from fluffy slippers to cosy blankets – creating a warm and cheerful atmosphere throughout the day. More importantly, your generous donations have helped our School Council move closer to their fundraising goal, supporting a cause that touches so many lives.

It was heartwarming to see our school community come together in such a meaningful way. We’re so proud of our school community for coming together to make a real difference. Thank you for helping us turn comfort into kindness.

The school was awash with red today to support Red Nose Day - a day filled with fun, laughter and generosity. Everyone joined in by painting red noses, wearing themed shirts, accessories and most importantly, raising money to support families in need. This year marks 40 years of Comic Relief making a difference and our school community played its part in celebrating by going big and feeling good together! Through your kind donations, we raised an impressive £100.00 which will go towards helping those in need. The School Council would like to extend a huge thank you to everyone who contributed. Your generosity and enthusiasm made this day extra special, and together, we’ve helped to make a real difference!

Aliens, Knights, Princesses, Animals, Mad Hatters and an abundance of Spidermen roamed the floors of Ranelagh on Friday. World Book Day 2025 is an important date on our school calendar. It is the culmination of Reading Week,where parents and carers come in to read with their children. This year, the marvellous Mrs Sheikh sourced free reading books for all the children.   

There were brilliant discussions with the Year 6 boys about their favourite author - it was a close call between Anthony Horowitz and JK Rowling. They remembered all  the books that they have read in English - Firework Maker's Daughter by Phillip Pullman, When Jessie came across the sea by Amy Hest , 

The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales by Jon Scieszka and The Boy in the Back of the Class by Onjali Q.Raúf- all wonderful pieces of literature. Their favourite, at the moment, is High Rise Mystery by Sharna Jackson.

Ranelagh is remarkably lucky to  have a reading curriculum that inspires children to comment on their favourites. This could not be done without the support they have at home and that was seen by the brilliant turn out for Reading week.

World Book Day is about lighting that spark - and by the costumes on show , on both the children and adults, a flame burns.

As Victor Hugo , author of Les Miserables, says’ “To learn to read is to light a fire”