The learning week at Ranelagh began with children coming together in a moving ceremony to honour Remembrance Day on Monday 11th November. The school’s youngest members displayed a deep understanding of the importance of this day, paying tribute to those individuals who sacrificed their lives to bring peace to their country with a two minute silence at 11 o'clock.    

Ranelagh Primary School’s Remembrance Day observance was a meaningful event, teaching children not only about history but also about respect, empathy, and gratitude.  

On Tuesday, Ranelagh Primary School was bursting with colour, creativity, and mismatched socks as we celebrated Odd
Sock Day! This fun-filled day encouraged children and teachers to proudly wear their brightest, quirkiest mismatched
socks as a joyful reminder to embrace what makes us all unique. The day focused on promoting kindness, inclusivity, and
respect for others, in line with Anti-Bullying Week. In classrooms, teachers led discussions and activities on the
importance of celebrating each other's differences and supporting friends. Children were encouraged to share what
makes them unique, which led to thoughtful conversations about individual strengths, talents, and interests.

Commitment, resilience and pure determination were seen on the pitch of East London Rugby Club on Friday. Ranelagh Year 6 girls had come to compete. Invasion games are part of our curriculum, with Tag Rugby being a game to demonstrate these skills. 

The girls' boundless energy and resolve meant that they managed to earn silver medals. 

Mr Jordan, the school's coach, stated,' The girls showed real grit and strength of character. Their determination to grab the tags and the strategies they had practised all came into a sensational afternoon. I am very proud of them.'

Special thanks need to go to the media team, Anastasia and Estelle. 

Year 6 performed to parents on Thursday to share their knowledge and understanding of all they have learned this term. They had to be detectives to discover the murder of someone at Ranelagh - this was based on the book they read this term, Hugh Rise Mystery by Sharna Jackson . They went on to share their knowledge of light by sharing the periscopes they made . The assembly concluded with a plea to parents and carers to change their habits to make a better world . They told the parents all about climate change and the effects of greenhouse gases and ended with a famous song’s chorus ‘ if you want to make the world a better place. Take a look at yourself and make a change ‘

Parents  and carers came together to share kindness  to the Macmillan cancer appeal. Cakes and biscuits were donated to raise over  £100.00 for the fantastic cause . One parent  said  “ the cause is brilliant and I am happy to help “. People wrote  dedications to loved ones and had a chat with others at the coffee morning. 

Year 5 took part in 'The Great Gate Project' in Newham Heritage Month to create Stop Motion animations during art. They produced digital art which represented their understanding of our local area and how it has changed over time.

Children also created posters to go alongside of the digital art which will be share with parents and public on Saturday 22nd June 2024.