Ribblesdale School - Primary Provision

07/10/2026

🏃‍♀️🌟 At Ribblesdale Primary, we take physical fitness seriously and believe that being active is an important part of every child's development. We are fortunate to have fantastic outdoor spaces and resources, including class sets of yoga mats, which allow pupils to enjoy a wide range of physical activities.

This half term, Reception have loved making the most of our MUGA (Multi-Use Games Area), developing their fundamental movement skills through fun and engaging PE activities. Meanwhile, Year 3 have been ending each week with a calming yoga session, giving them time to reflect, relax and focus on their wellbeing after a busy week of learning.

From energetic games to mindful movement, we are proud to help our pupils develop healthy habits, confidence and a love of being active. 💪🧘‍♀️🌳

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06/10/2026

🎃 LESS THAN 3 WEEKS TO GO! 👻

EdStart's October Halloween Holiday Club is getting closer, and we’re already getting excited for a spooktacular week of fun!

We’ve got SO many Halloween-themed activities, crafts, games, and spooky surprises planned for the children, with plenty of opportunities to get creative, have fun and make some brilliant holiday memories. 🕷️🎨🎃

👻 Spaces are filling up quickly, so if you haven’t booked your place yet, now is the perfect time!

Come and join us for a spooky week packed full of Halloween fun! 🎃👻🕸️

We can’t wait to see you there!

Book your place today and don’t miss out!

https://www.edstart.org.uk/franchise-areas/ribble-valley

Coach Becks

Becks has been delivering high quality PE in schools for 18 years and with her experience and wealth of knowledge, she is eager to bring her passion and enthusiasm for sport to schools and communities of Ribble Valley.Becks believes that sport is a vital tool in the growth and development of childre...

06/10/2026

🍂🐻 Reception have been embracing all things autumn and bringing their learning to life! Inspired by the story Goldilocks and the Three Bears, pupils explored our playground to collect natural materials before using them to create their very own bear artwork.

From crunchy leaves to autumn treasures, the children used their creativity and imagination to transform nature into beautiful masterpieces. A wonderful way to link storytelling, art and outdoor learning while celebrating the changing season! 🍁🎨📚
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05/10/2026

📸✨ Photo Day is here! ✨📸

There was lots of excitement around school today as pupils put on their biggest smiles for our annual photographs! 😁

A huge thank you to Kimi at Memory Boutique for returning to capture these special moments for our children once again. We always appreciate the care and professionalism shown throughout the day, helping everyone feel relaxed and ready for their photo.

We can't wait to see the final photographs and the memories they will create for families for years to come! 🌟

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05/10/2026

🌟 Year 2 pupils have thoroughly enjoyed their DT topic on food this half term! They have been developing their food preparation skills, including peeling, chopping and grating, before putting them into practice to make a healthy soup. 🥕🥔🍅

Using our bespoke DT room provided the perfect environment for hands-on learning, allowing pupils to develop practical skills, build confidence and experience the full process of preparing and cooking food. 👩‍🍳👨‍🍳

The class couldn't decide whether to make a chunky soup or a smooth soup, so they came up with the perfect solution... they made both! The soups were a huge success, and everyone was proud of the skills they had learnt along the way. 😊🍲

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02/10/2026

01/10/2026

🌿 Forest School Fun! 🌿

Sometimes dry, sometimes wet... but always full of adventure! 🍃☀️🌧️

Our Forest School sessions are packed with exciting opportunities to explore, learn and grow. From hunting for minibeasts 🐞, creating magical mud potions and working together as a team 🤝, to simply enjoying the fresh air and freedom of the outdoors, there is always something to discover.

The smiles, laughter and sense of adventure say it all. We love seeing our children develop confidence, curiosity and resilience while making wonderful memories in nature. 🌳✨

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30/09/2026

🌟European Day of Languages at Ribblesdale!🌟

Last Friday, we had a fantastic time celebrating European Day of Languages with an exciting focus on all things Spain! Our children enjoyed a range of fun activities, including Spanish bingo, creating their own Spanish-themed bookmarks and listening to Spanish music.
A huge thank you to Mrs Taylor and our wonderful secondary pupils, who came up to support the activities and help bring the day to life. It was a fantastic opportunity to learn about another culture, celebrate different languages and share our love of languages at Ribblesdale.

🌟 A great day of learning, creativity and cultural exploration! 🌟

14/09/2026

🍎 Reception 2027 Open Events

We are excited to invite families looking for a Reception place in 2027 to visit our wonderful school and see what makes our community so special.

📅 Thursday 8th October | 5:00pm to 6:00pm
📅 Thursday 5th November | 10:00am to 11:00am

Come and explore our excellent learning environment, outstanding resources and meet our caring, dedicated staff. Discover how our children thrive, learn and grow every day.

We would love to welcome you and show you around. Come and see for yourselves!

Click on this link to secure your spot: https://tinyurl.com/t8snm3es

10/09/2026

Our EYFS children have settled in brilliantly. It already feels like they've always been part of our school family! They are making new friendships, embarking on exciting new adventures, working together, building confidence and embracing every opportunity to learn. Seeing their curiosity, enthusiasm and smiles shine through each day has been wonderful. We are so proud of how positively they have started their journey with us.

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