Rayner Stephens High School

Silver 26 Qualifying Expedition 🥾⛰️

A huge well done to all of our students who have taken part in the Silver 26 Qualifying Expedition.

They have shown incredible determination, resilience, teamwork, and independence whilst navigating challenging routes, carrying all of their equipment, and supporting one another throughout the expedition. The positive attitude and commitment they have demonstrated has been fantastic to see.

We are immensely proud of everything they have achieved and the way they have represented themselves and our school. Their hard work, perseverance, and willingness to step outside their comfort zones have been truly inspiring.

Congratulations to every student who took part – you should be extremely proud of yourselves. We can't wait to hear about your experiences and celebrate your achievements! 👏🎉

🌟 PD+ Presents: Annie! 🌟

We are delighted to invite you to our production of Annie, performed by our talented students as part of our PD+ provision.

📅 Performance Dates:
🎭 Tuesday 30th June – 7:00pm
🎭 Wednesday 1st July – 7:00pm

📍 School Hall

🎟 Tickets are available from Ms Owen or Miss Hague:
• Adults: £2.50
• Concessions: £1.50

Please note that tickets are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis, so don't miss out!

We look forward to seeing you there and supporting our fantastic cast. 😊

Thank a Teacher Day is next week and we want to celebrate the teachers and support staff across the Trust who make a difference to the lives of our young people every day.

Has a member of staff supported, encouraged or inspired you or your child? We'd love to hear about them. Whether it's a teacher who sparked a love of learning or a support staff colleague who went above and beyond, this is your opportunity to say thank you.

Complete our short form and help us recognise the amazing people who make our school/colleges such special places to learn and grow.
https://forms.office.com/e/1PNeutivVK

Reminder regarding todays Coffee Afternoon for all our Year 6 parents.

Come along and meet Mrs Lund (Assistant HT for Transition) & Mrs Cowling (Assistant SENCO) who can assist you with any questions you may have.

We look forward to meeting you all.

✨ Prom Preparation Event – 25th June ✨

We are delighted to announce that we will be hosting a special Prom Preparation Event at school on Thursday 25th June from 2:00pm to 4:00pm.

This will be a relaxed, fun, and supportive afternoon where students can come together to get ready for their upcoming prom. ALL students Male and Female are welcome to come along, spend time with friends and build the excitement for their big day. snacks and drinks provided.

Students are encouraged to bring along their own make-up, hair products, accessories, and any other items they would like to use. The focus of the afternoon is on collaboration, creativity, and celebrating this important milestone together.

💄💇‍♀️ Volunteer Opportunity 💇‍♂️💄

We would love to hear from any parents or carers who have experience in make-up artistry, hairstyling, beauty therapy, or related skills and would be willing to volunteer some of their time during the event. Your expertise would help make the afternoon even more special for our students.

If you are interested in volunteering or have any questions, please send us a message.

Thank you for your continued support. We look forward to helping our students prepare for a wonderful prom experience! ✨

As temperatures rise, we would like to remind our community about the importance of staying safe around water.

We are proud to support the RNLI’s campaign, helping young people understand what to do if they get into trouble in open water.

Remember:
🌊 Don’t panic
🌊 Float on your back
🌊 Keep calm and control your breathing
🌊 Call for help or continue floating until help arrives

Many accidental drownings happen because of cold water shock, even during warm weather. Please help us spread this important message by talking to your child and sharing this post.

Learn more about the campaign here: https://rnli.org/safety/float

🎉 Huge congratulations to Rydell on an incredible achievement! ⚽

In December, Rydell was awarded a prestigious 2-year Scholarship with Accrington Stanley, who currently compete in EFL League Two. More recently, he officially signed his Scholarship contract at the Wham Stadium alongside First Team Captain Seamus Conneely – a moment to be immensely proud of!

From June, Rydell will begin training with the first team throughout the summer, taking another exciting step forward in his football journey. With his dedication, hard work and commitment to the game over the years, this opportunity is thoroughly deserved.

Everyone at Rayner Stephens would like to wish Rydell every success as he embarks on this next chapter. We’ll be keeping a close eye on the Accrington Stanley team sheet in the years ahead and hope to see him making first-team appearances – and maybe even playing live on TV!

Well done, Rydell. We're all incredibly proud of you and wish you the very best for the future! 👏⚽⭐

Welcome back! We hope you all had a restful and enjoyable half-term break and are feeling refreshed for our final half term of the year.

With exam season still underway, please remember to take care of yourselves and prioritise your wellbeing. Support is always available if you need it don’t hesitate to reach out. For more information on support available to pupils, please visit https://www.raynerstephens.org.uk/support/mental-health-and-wellbeing/

As the warmer weather continues, we are supporting the RNLI’s important campaign to help keep our young people safe around water.

Open water such as rivers, canals, lakes and reservoirs can be extremely dangerous – even on hot days. Cold water shock, hidden currents and difficulty getting out of the water can quickly put lives at risk.

If you find yourself struggling in the water:
💧 Tilt your head back with ears submerged
💧 Relax and control your breathing
💧 Move your hands and legs to help you stay afloat
💧 Your legs may sink – that’s OK, everyone floats differently

Please take a few minutes to talk to your child about water safety and share this lifesaving advice with family and friends.

Find out more here: https://rnli.org/safety/float