This week in History we have been learning all about the Battle of Trafalgar. We then wrote our own logbook record in role as one of the sailors on board HMS Victory. We even had a go at tea staining them! 
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Class Dragonflies News
Helen Morgan MP visits Ruyton
Today we were very privileged to receive a visit from Helen Morgan, the MP for North Shropshire, who came to see our school and talk to the children about her role.
Owl and Dragonfly Class were very excited for the chance to listen to Helen explain her role and experience as an MP. They then had the chance to ask their questions! Questions included: What inspired you to become an MP? How do you feel when you speak to the Prime Minister? What issues matter most to you?
The tables then turned as the children were given the chance to tell Helen about the issues that matter most. These included: road improvements at Shotatton crossroads, homelessness, the cost of food, using greener transport, and Sid’s suggestion of fixing the pot holes! Helen told our children how impressed she was with their mature understanding of matters that affect adult lives in Shropshire and the children certainly felt listened to.
A huge thank you to Helen Morgan MP for spending the afternoon with us at St John’s. We will continue learning about her work and local issues as part of the upcoming UK Parliament Week 2026.
Platinum Award for Ruyton PE & Sport!
We did it! We are delighted to announce that Ruyton have achieved the School Games Platinum Mark Award for another year!
The School Games Mark is a Government-led award scheme launched in 2012, facilitated by the Youth Sport Trust to reward schools for their commitment to the development of competition across their school and into the community, and we are delighted to have been recognised again for our success.
Here are just some of the reasons we continue to achieve successive Platinum awards:
- 5 weeks swimming tuition for every child
- Passmaster Sports specialist coaching & clubs every week
- continued work on being an active school including all new play equipment, daily play times using our field space and weekly visits to our Forest School site in KS1
- a broad curriculum offer with including new sports, such as NFL, each year
- every child in KS2 with the opportunity to participate in sports competitions including cross country, tag rugby, athletics, netball, rounders – the list goes on!
- the inclusion levels we evidence at an inter and intra school participation level
- Qualification to county-level competitions including Rounders and Athletics, even though we are a small school
We are extremely proud of our pupils for their dedication to all aspects of school sport. Thank you to everyone involved in achieving this award – in particular Mr Matt Jones for all his parental support over the past two years. Go Team Ruyton!
Percussion Workshop with Mr Clowes
Our whole school enjoyed a brilliant percussion workshop this morning with Mr Clowes who offers drum tuition through Shropshire Music Services. Guns & Roses, Dua Lipa & K-Pop blasted through our hall as we all started Fri-yay with singing and dancing! Thank you Mr Clowes – you’ve definitely inspired many of our children to learn percussion!
Autumn term in Dragonfly class
Hello Dragonflies,
A very warm welcome back, I hope you have had a wonderful summer break and are feeling refreshed and ready for an exciting year ahead! I have had a very busy and exciting few weeks because I got married, so I’m now Mrs Jamieson (I think we might need to get used to it together!). We had the best day!
I am looking forward to welcoming year 4 back to the classroom and getting to know year 3 as we begin our learning journey together.
Our PE lessons will take place on:
- Tuesdays with Miss Woodhouse
- Fridays with me
Please ensure that children come to school dressed in their PE kit on these days.
Homework and spellings will be:
- Given out every Wednesday
- Returned by the following Wednesday
Children will also complete their spelling test on Wednesdays, so please encourage them to practise their spellings regularly throughout the week.
We are very fortunate to have a fantastic team supporting the children this year:
- Mrs Bradshaw will be our Teaching Assistant every morning Monday to Friday, as well as on Monday and Tuesday afternoons.
- Mrs Hughes will be our Teaching Assistant on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons.
- Mrs Maund will also be working in the classroom with us on most days.
Please find our class time table and the knowledge organisers for subjects this term below. The knowledge organisers will tell you what the children will be learning and some key vocabulary they will encounter this term. I hope you find these helpful, please let me know if there is anything you would like to discuss.
Dragonflies timetable Autumn 2026
LKS2 – What do Hindu’s believe God is like
LKS2 – What is it like to follow God
Sculpture henry moore dragonflies
I can’t wait to see everyone this week and begin what promises to be a fantastic year! If you have any questions or queries please feel free to pop for a chat at the gate.
Mrs Jamieson
Weekly Celebrations – 05.06.26
Here are this week’s Values Ambassadors!
Year 6 Jamie for Perseverance, Tolerance, Respect, and Wisdom
Year 5 Felicity for Respect and Wisdom
Year 4 Toby for Perseverance and Wisdom
Year 3 Zayden for Love and Friendship.
Year 2 Alice for Hope, Trust, Perseverance, Friendship and Respect
Year 1 Tristan for Love, Hope, Trust, Perseverance, Friendship and Respect
Reception Freddie for Perseverance, Tolerance, Friendship, Respect and Wisdom
Other Achievements!
Emilia, Evie, Lucy, Layla, Scarlett, Isaac, Archie, Magnus, Jamie, and Thomas earned medals for rounders.
Loki earned a medal and certificate for swimming.
Rosie earned a medal and certificate for gymnastics.
Toby earned a certificate for the guitar.
Laith earned a trophy for football.
Nancy earned a certificate and badge for swimming.
Isla earned three medals for swimming.
Emilia earned a certificate for swimming.
Science in Dragonfly class
To round off our topic of sound in science the children used their fantastic instruments that they had made to demonstrate how to change pitch and how sound is made. They created a song in pairs where they were creative with their rhythm and pitch. Great work team!
Celebrations of the Week
This week we are thinking of our Year 6s as they prepare for next week’s SATs assessments. Good luck Year 6! We know you will all do your best and make us as proud as ever.
We are also looking forward to David Attenborough’s 100th birthday celebrations on Friday and our annual Fun Run organised by the Friends!
A huge congratulations to this week’s Value Ambassadors…
Bean for Friendship & Respect
Henry for Perseverance & Wisdom
Lilly for Perseverance
Felicity for Perseverance & Wisdom
Harrison for Respect & Wisdom 
Caitlyn for Perseverance & Wisdom 
Rupert for Perseverance & Wisdom 
Dragonfly Drama
This afternoon we have made the most of the sun and took our learning outside! Our book this term is Julius Caesar and today we had a go at rehearsing and performing the first scene of the play. We had some fantastic performances! Well done team!
Weekly Celebrations – 17.04.26
Here are this week’s values ambassadors…
Year 6 Evie for Wisdom
Year 5 Sid for Wisdom
Year 4 Floss for Perseverance
Year 3 Alfie for showing ALL of our School Values
Year 2 James for Perseverance
Year 1 Laith for Perseverance and Respect
Reception Tilda for Trust, Perseverance, Respect and Wisdom
Bumblebees Harry for showing ALL of our School Values
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