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Posted on October 2, 2026 by Jen Whittingham

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.

Posted in Weekly School Newsletter, School News, Class Dragonflies News, Class Owls News
2 weeks ago
Posted on October 2, 2026 by Jen Whittingham

Netball Champions 2026

Sixteen of our Year 5 and 6 children attended the Corbet Area Hi-5 Netball tournament this morning and we are delighted to announce one of the Ruyton teams became OVERALL CHAMPIONS!

There were 11 teams overall with all matches closely fought. We were pleased to be able to send two teams which gave more children the chance to experience competitive netball following their PE lessons. In the final, a 0-0 draw with West Felton (even after extra time) saw the 1st place position shared between the two schools; this was a fantastic outcome –  the teachers agreed the netball was too good to choose a winner! We are so proud of all the children: they made fantastic improvements in skill throughout the morning and showed excellent sportsmanship towards each other.

Well done Team Ruyton!

 

Posted in School News, Weekly School Newsletter, Sports, Class Owls News
1 month ago
Posted on September 14, 2026 by Jen Whittingham

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!

 

 

Posted in Nursery Bumblebees News, Weekly School Newsletter, School News, Sports, Class Hedgehogs News, Class Rabbits News, Class Dragonflies News, Class Owls News
3 months ago
Posted on July 17, 2026 by Jen Whittingham

Year 6 Stocks!

As part of Ruyton tradition, on Thursday evening our Year 6 were able to celebrate their AMAZING SATs results by being put in the stocks and getting soaked by anyone willing to throw sponges or tip buckets!

This little fundraiser added over £140 to the Friends fundraising pot following the Garden Party last week. A huge thank you to everyone who supported the event and well done Year 6 for getting soaked!











Posted in School News, Weekly School Newsletter, Class Owls News
4 months ago
Posted on June 12, 2026 by Jen Whittingham

Owl Class -Arts Week

Every day this week we have been enjoying a different aspect of Arts Week 2026 where we have produced art linked to Bible Stories.

On Wednesday the children learned to sketch pencil portraits and produced these incredible drawings of a lion’s head in reflection of the story of Daniel and the Lion’s Den. What an amazing job they did!









Posted in Weekly School Newsletter, Class Owls News
4 months ago
Posted on June 8, 2026 by Jen Whittingham

Bikeability 2026

A huge well done to all our Year 6 pupils who participated in their annual Bikeability training. Using their own bikes, the children practised training drills on the playground before going on to the main roads of Ruyton and learning to stay safe on the roads. Well done everyone!

Posted in School News, Weekly School Newsletter, Class Owls News
4 months ago
Posted on June 5, 2026 by Admin

Hedgehogs Trip to Wonderland!

Following our Fairy Tales topic last half term, Hedgehogs went on a trip to Telford Wonderland.

We had lots of fun looking inside the fairy tale houses, and meeting Alice and the Mad Hatter. We remembered lots of the stories we had learnt about, and some new ones.

Some of our favourite moments were the Mad Hatter’s dance competition and the rides! We also worked together to escape the maze!

Here are some photos from our amazing day!

Posted in Weekly School Newsletter, Class Hedgehogs News
4 months ago
Posted on June 5, 2026 by Admin

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.

Posted in Weekly School Newsletter, Class Hedgehogs News, Class Rabbits News, Class Dragonflies News, Class Owls News
5 months ago
Posted on May 14, 2026 by Jen Whittingham

Year 6 – SATS SMASHED!

Today we are celebrating our BRILLIANT Year 6’s who have come to the end of their Sats week! They have worked so hard through each of the days and have supported each other fantastically. Year 6 – we are so proud of you and know you have each tried your absolute best.

To add to the excitement, THE HOODIES HAVE ARRIVED! 🙂 Don’t they look so grown up?!

Posted in School News, Weekly School Newsletter, Class Owls News
5 months ago
Posted on May 8, 2026 by Jen Whittingham

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

Posted in School News, Weekly School Newsletter, Class Hedgehogs News, Class Rabbits News, Class Dragonflies News, Class Owls News

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