Ribbleton Avenue Methodist Junior School
"Brighter futures built with Ambition, Courage and Respect; filled with Love, Hope and Faith"
Latest News
Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.
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Year 5 Hothersall Lodge Residential
Fri 25 Feb 2022What a fantastic night away our year 5 children have had at Hothersall Lodge! I could not be prouder of the determination and positive attitude our wonderful pupils have shown. From hill walking to orienteering, obstacles courses to making their own fires and dens, they have thrived with this opportunity to embrace a digital free night away in a beautiful, natural environment. They have been a credit to school, to you as parents and most importantly, to themselves!
Pictures can be found on our Facebook page and on our school website.
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WORLD BOOK DAY
Tue 22 Feb 2022WORLD BOOK DAY is being celebrated in school on FRIDAY 4th MARCH!
This year we are inviting staff and children to come to school dressed as any favourite character from any book! We can’t wait to see your outfits!
As always, we want to make this as easy as possible for our families. Please feel free to buy costumes; to make them; to re-wear any old ones if they still fit or to do whatever works best for you and your children!
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Children’s Mental Health Week
Tue 08 Feb 2022Dear Parents and Carers,
This week, 7th – 13th February, is “Children’s Mental Health Week” and this year’s theme is Growing Together.
“Children’s Mental Health Week” is run by the charity 'Place2be', and focusses on the importance of promoting good mental health and wellbeing for children and young people. This year Growing Together is about growing emotionally and finding ways to help each other grow and reach our full potential. It focusses on how challenges and setbacks can help us to grow and adapt to new things.
This week in school the children will be taking part in a virtual assembly and carrying out activities in class to support this years theme of Growing Together.
The 'Place2be' website has lots of free resources to help children explore, what it means to grow together, stay happy, healthy and safe. There are also some resources on there for you as parents and carers to help and support your child at home. These articles set out to inform about many topics such as the need for consequences and boundaries and helpful hints about reading with your child. Follow the links below for more details.
https://www.childrensmentalhealthweek.org.uk/parents-and-carers/
https://parentingsmart.place2be.org.uk/
Thank you for your continued support.
Kind regards,
Miss House
PSHE lead
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5m and 6r- Confirmed case of Covid-19
Thu 06 Jan 2022FOR YEAR 5M and 6R PARENTS OF CLOSE CONTACTS OF COVID 19 at Ribbleton Avenue Methodist Junior School
Dear parents/guardians,
We have been advised that there has been a confirmed case of COVID-19 within the school.
We are following the national guidance and have identified that your child has been in close contact with the affected person. New guidance states the following:
COVID-19 infection rates are very high and the Omicron variant is spreading rapidly. The self-isolation advice for contacts of people with COVID-19 has changed to reduce the risk of spread to others.
Anyone aged 5 years and over, who has been identified as a contact of someone with COVID-19 and who is not legally required to self-isolate, is now strongly advised to take a rapid lateral flow device (LFD) test every day for 7 days or until 10 days since their last contact with the person who tested positive for COVID-19 if this is earlier. If any of these LFD tests are positive they should self-isolate in order to protect other people.
Further advice on self-isolation is available from:
What to do if your child develops symptoms of COVID 19
If your child has any of the main symptoms of COVID-19, even if they're mild:
Get a PCR test (test that is sent to a lab) to check if they have COVID-19 as soon as possible.
Your child should stay at home and not have visitors (self-isolate) until you get the test result – they can only leave home to have the test. Check if you and anyone else your child lives with need to self-isolate.
Symptoms of COVID 19
The main symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) are:
A high temperature – this means you feel hot to touch on your chest or back (you do not need to measure your temperature)
a new, continuous cough – this means coughing a lot for more than an hour, or 3 or more coughing episodes in 24 hours (if you usually have a cough, it may be worse than usual)
A loss or change to your sense of smell or taste – this means you've noticed you cannot smell or taste anything, or things smell or taste different to normal
What to do if you have symptoms
If you have any of the main symptoms of COVID-19, even if they're mild:
Get a PCR test (test that is sent to a lab) to check if you have COVID-19 as soon as possible.
Stay at home and do not have visitors (self-isolate) until you get your test result – only leave your home to have a test. Check if people you live with need to self-isolate.
How to stop COVID-19 spreading
There are things you can do to help reduce the risk of you and anyone you live with getting ill with COVID-19
Do
- wash your hands with soap and water often – do this for at least 20 seconds
- use hand sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available
- wash your hands as soon as you get home
- cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when you cough or sneeze
- put used tissues in the bin immediately and wash your hands afterwards
Further Information
Further information is available at
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
Yours sincerely
R Musa
Deputy Headteacher
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A RAMJS Christmas
Thu 16 Dec 2021A RAMJS Christmas
https://read.bookcreator.com/CT2RN8HlmmPx6keeEthnHRzbb3fan1lnek7rq8w4A34/VTlxjPNcRJa-1C8jrFQZUg
In true RAMJS tradition, Mrs Tipton and her ICT elves have been busy behind the scenes making this amazing Christmas book!
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Christmas Holidays
Tue 14 Dec 2021Dear parents/guardians,
Please be reminded that school closes for Christmas at 1:15pm on Friday. School re-opens on Tuesday 4th January.
We hope you all have a lovely Christmas and a happy New Year!
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Important Dates
Fri 03 Dec 2021Important Dates
Save the Children Christmas Jumper Day 10/12/21- donations made via ParentPay
Christmas Dinner Day 15/12/21 (Christmas Jumpers can be worn- no donations needed)
Christmas Raffle Day 16/12/21
Christmas Party Day 16/12/21- Children can come in party clothes
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Get Stuck In
Fri 03 Dec 2021The booking forms are ready for the Christmas Holiday clubs in Preston for children and young people entitled to Free School Meals – follow the following link www.getstuckin.org.uk
There will be a big mix of seasonal activity and food on offer from Monday 20th until the 23rd December 2021 in many venues across Preston. Please note these are 4 day Clubs, however some clubs may be virtual on the 4th day and/or include activity pack and hamper.
Bookings need to be made via the forms on the website (2 childcare providers will need direct booking – see link), for any queries – please email getstuckin@springnorth.org.uk
*Please ensure you check the accepted ages to the club you are interested in
*Cancellations can be made by forwarding your Booking ID to getstuckin@springnorth.org.uk please book one club only
We hope to see you soon!
From all of the Partners of the Get Stuck In Team, Preston
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The permanent appoint of Miss Musa as our School Deputy Headteacher
Wed 17 Nov 2021The Governors and I are delighted to announce that following a rigorous interview process, Miss Musa has been successfully appointed as the permanent Deputy Headteacher at RAMJS. I am sure that you will join me in sharing our congratulations and well wishes to Miss Musa, who continues to be a fantastic asset to our school family!
We are very lucky to have her and I know that she is delighted to be undertaking this role where she can continue to thrive whilst doing a job she loves! 😀⭐😀
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Covid-19
Wed 13 Oct 2021We have 5 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in school. There is no requirement for your child to isolate unless they develop symptoms. However, if you have a child in 4M, 5R, 6M or 6R you may wish to book them a PCR as they have been in close contact within their class bubble.
We have started to see an increase in case numbers in the local area so please remain vigilant for symptoms of Covid-19 and do not send your child into school if they are unwell.
If in doubt, please contact the School Office and will advice you.
As always, thank you for your ongoing support