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.
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Leopard: Bronwen B For her beautiful artwork! Bronwen pays attention to detail in her drawings and shows such enthusiasm for creative activities. |
Zebra: Ella-Rose P For her excellent contribution to our story map for ‘Whatever next?’ Ella-Rose confidently read our story map to the class and performed the actions with amazing expression. Well done Ella-Rose! |
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Bear: Iris W For an amazing piece of artwork using line drawing and water colours in the style of Paul Klee. |
Otter: Henry P For using the correct blocks in our Computing lesson to move his sprite and for always being an excellent role-model! |
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Lion: Reggie B For being a super scientist this week! Reggie could explain the life cycle of a plant and even wrote a detailed description of this. Well done Reggie! |
Dolphin: Henry H For always working hard and to the best of his ability. Henry wrote an excellent summary of the story, “Grandad’s Island” in our Talk for Reading lesson this week. Well done, Henry. |
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Panda: Rosie M For writing an excellent introduction to her recount using the skills from the success criteria. |
Tiger: Mia B For working really hard on our Math’s topic about time and demonstrating an excellent understanding of this concept. Excellent effort Mia!. |
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Giraffe: Melissa M For writing an excellent Wishing Story and using speech punctuation perfectly. |
Turtle: Finley J For writing a very detailed letter based on his fictional trip to the Sonoran desert in Mexico! He used the information sheet to help write this and it made a very interesting read. Well done! |
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Monkey: Mason R For great work during reading.You demonstrated a strong grasp of the techniques by meticulously highlighting pertinent text and crafting thoughtful responses. |
Kangaroo: Dylan M-L For working incredibly hard throughout SATs week. You worked methodically and carefully in every test. Very Well done! |
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Koala: Esme J For bossing her reading SATs test this week! She has shown confidence and maturity throughout the week, well done Esme! |
W/E: 10/05/24
This week our Year 6 students completed their end of Key Stage Two (known as SATs) assessments. Over the past week, the children tackled a total of six papers, which included assessments in grammar, spelling, reading, and mathematics. Each and every pupil approached these assessments with impressive maturity and grace.
The hard work and dedication they demonstrated in the lead-up to and during the assessment week were truly commendable. It was evident that the students tried their very best, putting in maximum effort and staying focused throughout the process.
As a school, we could not be prouder of their achievements and the positive attitude they maintained. Please join us in congratulating the Year 6 students for their hard work.
Last Saturday (4th May), I was lucky enough to be on the London Palladium’s stage as part of the Simply Simon Choir!
Can you sport me? (I’m in disguise!)
Miss ‘Call me Simon’ Abrehart’
Below are a list of letters, leaflets and posters uploaded to the website this week.
Letters sent this week
Previous letters, leaflets and posters can be found on the school website Parents > Letters to Parents
Year 3 Skreens Park Presentation
Year 6 Mersea Island Presentation
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 | 10% |
| 1 | 10% |
| 2 | 11% |
| 3 | 17% |
| 4 | 16% |
| 5 | 19% |
| 6 | 6% |
| Overall | 12% |
Reading AwardsWell done to the following children who have received their Bronze award for reading 50 times.
Year 1/2
Year 3/4
Well done to the following children who have received their Silver award for reading 100 times.
EYFS
Year 3/4
Year 5/6
Well done to the following children who have received their Gold award for reading 200 times.
Year 1/2
Year 3/4
Year 5/6
If you are unsure if your child’s login details, please email their class teacher who will be able to assist.
The school code is SS56ND
Sumdog is an online learning tool which provides personalised maths practice that children love. It adapts questions to each child, using engaging games to build their confidence, and it’s been shown to accelerate progress.
Please note we currently have Sumdog Spelling and Grammar available until the end of August.
Your child’s login details should be in their yellow reading journals. The school code is SS56ND
Below is a timetable of when your child will have PE, after half-term.
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Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
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Otter Bear |
Kangaroo Koala |
Tiger Panda Leopard Zebra |
Monkey Lion Dolphin |
Turtle Giraffe |
Please note: Leopard, Zebra, Otter, Bear, Lion & Dolphin classes will require their Swimming kits on their PE day.
Year 3 parents, please note that Panda have had extended swimming sessions over the last two weeks to compensate for the missed session from the May Bank Holiday (Monday 6th).
Both Tiger and Panda class will have PE on Monday 3rd June for the first week back, due to the class photos being on Wednesday 5th June however the timetable will then revert back to usual with Panda and Tiger both having PE on Wednesday afternoons. This will then remain unchanged for the remainder of the academic year.
Each week, we will be sharing with you which KS2 class has read the most words. We will find this out by using data from the Accelerated Quizzes.
Children must score over 70% in their quiz for the book to count towards their class word count.
Below is this weeks results
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Class Name |
Total Word count |
Rank |
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Kangaroo |
7,629,819 |
1 |
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Monkey |
7,394,897 |
2 |
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Koala |
4,767,111 |
3 |
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Turtle |
3,549,033 |
4 |
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Panda |
2,208,389 |
5 |
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Giraffe |
1,359,844 |
6 |
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Tiger |
1,264,702 |
7 |
Congratulations to Red team for earning the most team points this week.
As Riverside has access to the South Essex Extended Services there are 3 events for the summer term you may be interested in attending. Events are free for you to attend and no pre-booking is required.
✅Coffee mornings
This is a chance to meet with other parents in the area, hear some autism input and feel heard.
✅Zoom workshop – Using Visual Supports with Your Child
Times TablesCongratulations to the following Year 3/4 children who have earned their;
Silver award as they can fluently and rapidly recall the 3, 4, 6 and 11 times tables.
To see more posters swipe your screen. Further posters for events can be found by clicking here.
14 May 2024 — GSSE online registration link opens at 9am. Parents can register for the 11+ tests through the CSSE website: www.csse.org.uk or by completing the postal form in the Information Guide.
28 June 2024 — Deadline date for receipt of evidence supporting requests for special arrangements.
28 June 2024 — GSSE Registration closes at 5pm
17 July 2024 — Test centre letters should be received by parents.
AUTUMN TERM — LOCAL AUTHORITIES DISTRIBUTE INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR APPLICATION PROCESS
21 September 2024 — SATURDAY MAIN 11+ DAY
1 October 2024 — TUESDAY TEST DAY for applicants that have a religious objection to sitting on a Saturday or are ill on the main day.
14 October 2024 — Results will be emailed to all candidates.
31 October 2024 — Published closing date for the receipt of applications to Local Authorities.
1 March 2025 — NATIONAL OFFER DATE
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 operating a two week rolling menu. The menus, ingredients and allergen lists can be viewed on our website by clicking here.
School Dinners cost £2.60 per day.
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.
Twilight Mobile: 07597 007571
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.
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
Dates not shown on previous issues are added in RED!
17-23/05/24 — Years 1-6 Sumdog East of England Maths Contest
18/05/24 — PTA: Colour Run
23/05/24 — EYFS Parent Drop-in
23/05/24 — PTA Krispy Kreme Sale
24/05/24 — NON-PUPIL DAY
Half-Term
Monday 27th May – Friday 31st May 2024
03/05/24 — Children return to school
03/06/24 — Year 6 Leavers Party Fundraising begins
03/06/24 — PTA Meeting at 1pm
04/06/24 — PTA Father’s Day Sale
05/06/24 — Class Photographs
06/06/24 — Year 2 to Hullbridge Library
07/06/24 — PTA Paint & Prosecco Evening – 7pm
10/06/24 — Andy Turner (Olympian) Meeting
10/06/24 — Race to Paris with Andy Turner
12/06/24 — EYFS new parents meeting at 5pm
13/06/24 — EYFS trip to Thorndon Country Park
15/06/24 — PTA Summer fete
18/06/24 — Year 6 leave for Mersea Island
20/06/24 — Year 1 to Hullbridge Library
21/06/24 — Year 6 return from Mersea Island
27/06/24 — Sweyne Park Year 7 (current Year 6’s) Parent Induction Meeting at 7pm
28/06/24 — Sweyne Park Year 7 (current Year 6’s) Induction Day at 8.45am
28/06/24 — Jump Up Day
28/06/24 — New EYFS Stay & Play Session 1
01/07/24 — Year 3 to Skreens (1st Class Leave)
02/07/24 — Year 3 to Skreens (1st Class Return, 2nd class leaves)
03/07/24 — Year 3 to Skreens (2nd Class Return)
04/07/24 — SEN Coffee Morning
04/07/24 — PTA Meeting at 1pm
05/07/24 — Year 6 Performance to school
08/07/24 — District Sports
09/07/24 — Year 6 Performance to parents (more information will be sent nearer the time)
10/07/24 — Sports Day
10/07/24 — PTA Sports Day Breakfast Bar
11/07/24 — PTA: EYFS & KS1 Summer Disco – PM
12/07/24 — All clubs end by today
12-18/07/24 — Years 1-6 Sumdog East of England Maths Contest
12/07/24 — New EYFS Stay & Play Session 2
12/07/24 — PTA KS2 Summer Disco
15/07/24 — Year 6 Leavers Party Fundraising ends
17/07/24 — Sports Day (Reserve)
18/07/24 — PTA: Year 6 Leavers Party
19/07/24 — EYFS Parent Drop-in
23/07/24 — Year 6 Graduation (more information will be sent nearer the time)
23/07/24 — Children break up for the Summer