Ripon Cathedral School Update
Week ending Friday 1st May 2026
Well done to this week's stars.
Nursery – George, for trying really hard with his mark making, and talking about the pictures he is drawing.
Reception – Luis F, for his fantastic speaking skills when acting out the story 'Monkey Puzzle'. He worked with his partner to say key phrases with lots of expression.
Year 1 – Eliza, for her fantastic attitude to learning. This has been especially clear in Maths this week, where she has been working hard to contribute her ideas and answers during class discussions about recognising and finding halves of objects, shapes and quantities.
Year 2 – Jimi, for always setting a fantastic example to his peers. Jimi demonstrates the 3 Be rules, tries his hardest in lessons and shows love and kindness to everyone.
Year 3 – Jonah, for showing outstanding enthusiasm and creativity during Arts Week. His natural talent and keen eye for detail have shone through in his art work.
Year 4 – Elliot J, for always being ready to learn and for helping those around him.
Year 5 – Esme, for trying really hard in lessons, keeping her partner on track and adding valued contributions in lessons.
Year 6 - Sammy, for amazing maths work, his attitude and enthusiasm have been fantastic!
Sports Day Arrangements
Arrangements will be the same as last year with the EYFS sports day beginning at 9am straight after drop off. KS1 and KS2 will begin their sports day at 1:30pm.
Please note that we politely insist on no photography or filming, and also that everyone is prepared for postponement if the weather is bad. Thank you in advance.
Nursery and Reception Sports Day - Morning of Thursday 21st May
Sports Day will start as near to 9am as possible, straight after registration, and will last approx. 30 - 45 mins. If children could please arrive in shorts and t-shirts, with a hat, sunscreen applied and a water bottle and appropriate footwear.
For Nursery children who do not normally attend on a Thursday, we ask that parents drop their children at the classroom (please inform a member of staff ahead of the day if you will be doing this). Parents may then stay for the duration of the event and collect their children straight afterwards from the classroom. We are unable to keep the children for the full morning session of nursery if they do not usually attend due to maintaining staffing ratios.
An area for parents to stand will be taped off so ensure you all have a brilliant view of the athletes, and we are looking forward to the children showing you how hard they have been practising.
Year 1 to Year 6 Sports Day - Afternoon of Thursday 21st May
Children should come to school in their PE kits, plus sunhats and sunscreen as appropriate. Parents will be able to enter the school grounds around 1:20pm and events will start at 1:30. There will be areas set aside for parents to watch, and you are welcome to bring camping chairs or picnic blankets.
Dates for Diaries
Monday 4th May - Bank Holiday, school closed
Wednesday 6th May - Year 5 at St. Peter's School, Leeds
11th to 14th May - Year 6 SATS
Wednesday 11th May - Bag2School collection (drop bags by 9am at bike rack)
Friday 15th May - Disco organised by the Friends (evening, times on poster below)
Wednesday 20th May - Duck Race 5pm Fishergreen
Thursday 21st May - Sports Day (details above)
Friday 22nd May - Swimming Gala (KS2 about 5 pupils per year group)
Friday 22nd May - School closes for the half-term break (usual time)
Tuesday 2nd June - School opens (training day on Monday 1st June)
Friends of the School
Thank you to the Friends for all the events they are organising this summer term. Please remember to see them in the playground after school, especially on Fridays when ice creams will also be on sale.
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Email: admin@riponcathedral.n-yorks.sch.uk
Website: www.riponcathedralschool.org.uk
Location: HG41LT, United Kingdom
Phone: 01765 602355
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