Ripley Junior School

11/06/2026

In a world where you can be anything, be warm, kind-hearted and generous

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11/06/2026

Sports betting has become increasingly visible online, appearing across apps, websites, social media, sports coverage and gaming spaces.

Even when young people are not legally old enough to gamble, they may still encounter betting messages through adverts, influencers, tipsters, friends or adult accounts.

Our latest guide highlights key risks, including:
• Easy online access
• Gambling becoming normalised around sport
• Peer and influencer pressure
• Free bet offers
• Impulsive spending and chasing losses

It also offers practical advice for parents, carers and educators on starting calm conversations, setting safer digital boundaries, spotting warning signs and finding support.

Download the guide here: https://vist.ly/577v8

11/06/2026

Thank you to the parents of the current Year 2s who came to visit school last night. It was great to welcome you.

11/06/2026

For current year 5 students and parents
John Flamsteed Community School

11/06/2026

Well done to our year 4s who have completed their multiplication check this week.
The year 4 team are very impressed by your attitude and determination!
Great job Class 4, Class 5 and Class 6! 👏👏👏

03/06/2026

Oral language plays a vital role in children’s learning, literacy and social and emotional development.

Our latest guide supports parents and educators with practical, evidence-informed strategies to help children build school-ready language skills.

The guide explores:
• Building oral language through meaningful interaction
• Supporting listening and attention
• Growing children’s vocabulary
• Sharing stories and naming feelings
• Working with settings to spot and support language needs
• Using evidence-based approaches to meet individual needs

With language developing rapidly between the ages of two and six, early support can make a lasting difference to children’s confidence, communication and readiness for school.

Access the guide: https://vist.ly/56fjm

01/06/2026

Welcome back, Embark Family!

21/05/2026

Wishing everyone a wonderful half term.
One last chance to recharge before the last 8 weeks of the school year.
😊🌞😊

18/05/2026

Our year 6 children had a workshop today from our local PCSOs to learn more about knife crime.
It was very informative!

They then enjoyed spraying painting the message '"choose life drop the knife' which is the slogan for 'operation sceptre'.

18/05/2026

A huge well done to one of our ex-students! We love hearing about them even when they've left us!

Well done Ollie we are very proud of you!

🎖️We have an update!🎖️

As we mentioned last week, this Saturday Ollie travelled to Newcastle in preparation for his final the following morning! Ollie had to weigh in between 8am-10am on Sunday morning, then he had a nervous wait until around 1.30pm, when he finally took to the ring!

He did really well winning the first two rounds and eventually getting the stoppage in the third round. Ollie is not only the East Midlands Champion, but also England's National Champion aged 12 at 63kg!

It was Ollie’s biggest challenge so far in front of the biggest crowd he’s ever fought in front of. It is also being streamed live on England Boxing’s YouTube channel!

Well done Ollie from all of us at The Ripley Academy!