Helmsley Community Primary School

09/10/2026

This week, Perseus Class took on the marshmallow tower challenge in Global! 🌍

We learned that mistakes help us grow and that trying different strategies can lead to success. When a tower collapsed or a design didn't work, we adapted our ideas, tried a new approach and kept going!

16/09/2026

🎵✨ Music Aptitude Places Now Available for 2027/28! ✨🎵
Does your child have a natural flair for music? 🎶🌟
At Ryedale School, we are proud of our outstanding musical tradition, offering exceptional opportunities for students to perform, create and thrive. 🎤🎺🎻🥁🎼
Up to 10% of places may be allocated through our Music Aptitude Admissions Route.
⭐ If you would like your child to be considered for one of these highly sought-after places, you must complete the Music Aptitude Application Form in addition to the North Yorkshire Council Application Form
Please contact us on 01439 771665 for further details
📅 Applications close on 24th September
To apply, families must complete: 📝 http://www.ryedale-alt.uk/students/transition/music-aptitude-form 📝
🎶 All applicants will then be invited to take part in a Music Aptitude Assessment. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to join a school where music is truly at the heart of school life!
❤️🎵 🎶✨🎹🎤🥁🎺🎻🌟

14/07/2026

Helmsley School's Year 6 production of Oliver with a Twist.
The children put on a fantastic performance, even with the excessive heat.
The show must go on!

13/07/2026

Mini Olympics.
The children took part in a Mini Olympic event. They had a great day and tried lots of different activities

07/07/2026

SPORTS DAY

We had an amazing day for Sports Day, the weather was kind and the children did an amazing job showing fabulous team spirit and supporting each other.

18/06/2026

Oak and Acorn class had a super fun afternoon on Thursday when the fire engine came to visit. They have been learning about the special people in our community who help us like the emergency services. The children were able to sit in the fire engine. Explore some of the resources and spray the hose.

11/06/2026

On Wednesday morning Ash Class had a brilliant time on our trip to Duncombe Park to learn about the River Rye. We sampled the life in the riverbed to check the health of the river system and tested the effectiveness of various materials at flood prevention. Our guides were incredibly knowledgeable, and the children have come away with lots of interesting facts. What a great start to our rivers topic!

11/06/2026

On our visit to Duncombe Park, we studied how the River Rye has changed over time and how environmental factors affect its health. We learned about protecting rivers, went river dipping to identify different creatures, and carried out an experiment to explore how erosion and flooding can be reduced using human methods. It was a great afternoon!

05/06/2026

On Wednesday Silver Birch class thoroughly enjoyed our trip to Duncombe Park for this year's 'Countryside Day' . They participated in lots of fabulous outdoor learning activities including pretending to milk cows, making small clay pots, visiting the 'Secret Garden' and learning about how we should look after the countryside. Although it rained a lot the children demonstrated excellent resilience and completed the walk there and back with smiles on their faces. It was a great day out! 🙂

03/06/2026