School Update - Friday 10th July 2026
I didn't even need to go down to the woods to find the teddy bears this week. They were busy on our playground having a picnic with the children from Curious Caterpillars. I even managed to sneak off with a cake.
This week it has been a pleasure to welcome our new September starters into FS2. They were fantastic and enjoyed exploring their new classrooms and the outdoor area. Whilst the Y2 children have been to Rosehill, our current FS2 and Year 1 have moved to their new classes Wise Owls, Talented Tigers and the 'all new' Marvellous Meerkats. We have also welcomed back Mrs Wright from her maternity leave. Look out for our Facebook page this weekend for some great photographs of Year 2 transition to their junior classroom.
The children have managed brilliantly on the hot days and our lunchtime ice pops have gone down a treat! Thank you to our families who are always so supportive and careful by providing hats, sun cream before school and water bottles.
Upcoming Events
16/7/26 - Y2 Graduation and Graduation Party
17/7/26 - Finish for Summer - 1.30pm
If you require any help please either see me at the gate or contact school on admin@ryecroftinfant.co.uk
We hope you have a wonderful weekend, an England win and we will see you on Monday.
Mrs Blythe
School Update Friday 3rd July 2026
A cooler but still frantic, football filled week at Ryecroft
Our Tigers and Bees have been looking at the art work of Van Gogh and used it to inspire their own. We were very impressed with their creativity.
Look out on our Facebook page this weekend for some great pictures of our 'Come and Read' Event in school last week. We hope you enjoyed the stories shared by our teachers.
Our transition for our new starters and children leaving us for Y3 has really begun with some of our Wise Owls visiting Rosehill and our September FS2 children attending a Stay and Play with their families. It was great to see new faces and some very familiar ones too.
We now look forward to our full transition days for our current FS2, Y1 and Y2 children next Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Emails with new classes and staffing will be sent on Monday so families know which rooms to go to on Tuesday morning.
Transition and change can always be a challenge but, as in all our work, the children remain the priority and we will add in any additional events we need to to ensure everyone feels happy and confident about September before we finish for summer.
Upcoming Events
7-9/7/26 - Transition Days - Information to follow
7/7/26 - Meet the Teacher (New Classroom) - 3.20pm
8/7/26 - Open Evening (Old Classrooms) - 3.20 - 5pm
16/7/26 - Y2 Graduation and Graduation Party
17/7/26 - Finish for Summer - 1.30pm
If you require any help please either see me at the gate or contact school on admin@ryecroftinfant.co.uk
We hope you have a wonderful weekend and we will see you on Monday.
Mrs Blythe
Reading Race - Final Count
Please note that the final date for this year's Reading Race is Friday 10th July for all classes.
Please ensure bookbags and home reading diaries are in school on this day for the final count.
Thank you
Friday 26th June 2026
A huge and grateful thank you to all our wonderful families who have been out on a very hot afternoon and support our Summer Fayre. It was great to see some of our old children return to Ryecroft, even if only to squirt water at Mr Butler
This is one of the ways we raise money at school for all the special treats and events we run for our children and, hopefully this year, to replace our school defibrillator which can be used by the whole community.
Because of the other events we have planned we did not have another date and so decided to go for it. It has been real hard work for the amazing staff and I need to thank them all also!
It has been a very hot week and we have been grateful for having air conditioned spaces for our children to work in. By sending those sun hats and applying that cream, we have been able to continue of learning and safely enjoy the fun that lovely weather brings.
Please look at our Facebook page over the weekend for some great photos from the EIS. Thank you to all our families who joined us. We are really proud of how resilient our children were trying out new activities.
Upcoming Events
30/06/26 - Come and Read (Stories read by our staff) - 2.45pm
30/06/26 - Foundation New Starters Open Evening - 4pm
7,8,9/07/26 - Transition Days - Information to follow
16/07/26 - Y2 Graduation and Graduation Party
17/07/26 - Finish for Summer - 1.30pm
If you require any help please either see me at the gate or contact school on admin@ryecroftinfant.co.uk
We hope you have a wonderful weekend and we will see you on Monday.
Mrs Blythe
Friday 12th June 2026
This week our Y1 children have completed their phonic screen assessments. We were so pleased with the progress our children have made over the year and how their understanding has improved their overall reading skills.
We have also finalised our term and Inset Days for the next year. We have worked with Rosehill to ensure we marry up as much as possible with each other and RCS. These are now available on the website.
This half term is always busy and there are a number of upcoming events. Please help us raise money for our school fund by donating unwanted toys, games, gifts or general items for our school fair. This is a great opportunity to have a good clear our and for the items donated to become 'another man's treasure!' Please pass on any goods to the class teacher as soon as possible.
Upcoming Events
19th June — World Music Day
22nd June — Whole School Sports Day
26th June — Summer Fayre
30th June — Come and Read Event for families
Detailed information about these days have been (or will be) sent via letter.
Please remember, our wraparound care provision with Breakfast Club is available from 7.45am for £3.50 and After School Club everyday for £8.50.
If you require any help please either see me at the gate or contact school on admin@ryecroftinfant.co.uk
We hope you have a wonderful weekend and we will see you on Monday.
Mrs Blythe
Friday 5th June 2026
The second half of the summer term has not quite brought the lovely weather of last week but it has been great to have our children back in school.
I have been lucky enough to join the Tigers and Bees on their school visit to Clifton Park Museum. The children had lots of hands on experience and opportunities to explore what life would have been like for the people who lived and worked there. Please look at our Facebook over the weekend for some great photos.
We have sent out lots of information this week regarding the upcoming events in this busy half term. Our big fundraising event is coming up at the end of June - Our Summer Fair! We are looking for good quality toys, bric a brac and general donations. These can be brought as soon as possible, Cakes on the day only please!
We have also sent out of dates letter which we hope gives you time to plan for those important days in school
Upcoming Events
19th June 2026 - World Music Day
22nd June 2026 - EIS - Whole School Sports Day
Our wraparound care provision with Breakfast Club is available from 7.45am for £3.50 and After School Club everyday for £8.50.
If you require any help please either see me at the gate or contact school on admin@ryecroftinfant.co.uk
We hope you have a wonderful weekend and we will see you on Monday.
Mrs Blythe
Friday 22nd May 2026
This week we held a 'Try A School Dinner' today to encourage our children to try out what we offer. It was lovely to see so many of our pupils trying something new and different.
Thank you to all our families who have joined us this week at our 'Picture This' celebrations and exhibition. We are so proud of the hard work undertaken by our children and staff to create their pieces. It is made up of a selection of art from across the school and many pieces that children have collaborated on, something we particularly value.
This project would not happen without the amazing talent and passion of Mrs Needham who has been at the helm of Picture This since it first began and and we have her to thank for the wonderful displays.
Please look out out for pictures on our Facebook page.
Upcoming Events
1st June 2026 - Visit to Clifton Park Museum (Tigers and Bees)
22nd June 2026 - EIS - Whole School Sports Day
Our wraparound care provision with Breakfast Club is available from 7.45am for £3.50 and After School Club everyday for £8.50.
If you require any help please either see me at the gate or contact school on admin@ryecroftinfant.co.uk
We hope you have a wonderful half term , some good weather and we will see you on Monday 1st June
Mrs Blythe
Friday 15th May 2026
This week our Caterpillars have been on their first coach visit to Wentworth Farm and Gardens. We were so proud of how sensible and well-mannered they were and the questions and answers they gave. We had a fantastic time despite a very naughty Llama 'stealing' one of our children's full bags of food!
We can' wait to see you next week for our Picture This exhibition at school. The children have worked hard on their singing and are looking forward to showing you work from all classes in school .
Upcoming Events
Friday 22nd May - Picture This Special Events – From 2.15pm onwards.
Our wraparound care provision with Breakfast Club is available from 7.45am for £3.50 and After School Club everyday for £8.50. Please look at our Facebook Page this weekend for some fantastic photos.
If you require any help please either see me at the gate or contact school on admin@ryecroftinfant.co.uk
Please remember we finish for half term next Friday and re-open on June 1st.
Have a wonderful weekend and we will see you on Monday
Mrs Blythe
School Update - Friday 8th May 2026
We hope you have seen our 'Picture This' letter this week which lets families know about our special events and our exhibition of our learning this year. This is an annual project that all our children are involved in and they are looking forward to sharing this with you on the last Friday of term.
More fantastic artwork has been happening this week in Year 1. I was so impressed that I have taken some pictures and will put them up on our school Facebook page this weekend. Please take a look.
A plea to parents as we look forward to next year. If you are buying shoes for children to wear for school, please buy ones with either buckles, velcro or zips. Children are busy all day and we often get trips caused by unfastened shoe laces. If you a needing a new pair or thinking for the future, please only sent shoes with laces if children can confidently manage them themselves.
Upcoming Events
Thursday 14th May - Curious Caterpillars - Visit to Wentworth
Friday 22nd May - Picture This Special Events – From 2.15pm onwards.
Our wraparound care provision with Breakfast Club is available from 7.45am for £3.50 and After School Club everyday for £8.50. Please book places via the Arbor App and look out for our other upcoming events!
If you require any help please either see me at the gate or contact school on admin@ryecroftinfant.co.uk
Have a wonderful weekend and we will see you on Monday
Mrs Blythe
School Update - Friday 1st May 2026
It has been lovely to see our children playing in the sun today. Our playground toys and games are nice in all weather but a couple of sunny days has put us all in a good mood.
This week we have been to the seaside with Year 2 children. Our trip to Filey was breezy with some huge waves that allowed us to see just how powerful the sea is! Please look out on Facebook over the weekend for some pictures of our visit.
Upcoming Events
Thursday 14th May - Curious Caterpillars - Visit to Wentworth
Friday 22nd May - Picture This Special Events – From 2pm onwards. Please look out for the upcoming information.
Our wraparound care provision with Breakfast Club is available from 7.45am for £3.50 and After School Club everyday for £8.50. Please book places via the Arbor App and look out for our other upcoming events!
If you require any help please either see me at the gate or contact school on admin@ryecroftinfant.co.uk
Have a wonderful weekend and we will see you on Tuesday, after the bank holiday
Mrs Blythe
School Update - Friday 24th April 2026
Oracy has been a big part of our development work in school this year. We work every week on 'The Big Question' and have focused on teaching children both 'to talk' and 'through talk'. Patience our parrot helps us with our oracy work and she LOVES to talk!
We have enjoyed the sunshine and the temperatures warming up this week. It has been lovely to see children in summer uniform. Please remember on warm days that hats are always encouraged and water bottles should be brought every day.
We are happy for children to wear trainers and other sensible shoes but please remember that children should not have Crocs for school. We encourage busy and physical outdoor play and games and want to ensure our children are dressed to join in.
We have enjoyed seeing our bike and scooter sheds fill up this week and families walking to school. Parking around school has always been difficult but is increasingly challenging now the building next door is back in use. Please ensure you park courteously, both for our neighbours and for the families who are accessing the pavements.
Upcoming Events
Monday 27th April - Wise Owls - Visit to Filey.
Thursday 14th May - Curious Caterpillars - Visit to Wentworth
Our wraparound care provision with Breakfast Club is available from 7.45am for £3.50 and After School Club everyday for £8.50. Please book places via the Arbor App and look out for our other upcoming events!
If you require any help please either see me at the gate or contact school on admin@ryecroftinfant.co.uk
Have a wonderful weekend and we will see you on Monday
Mrs Blythe
School Update - Friday 17th April 2026
Welcoming children back to the summer term we have been busy with the start of our Picture This project and have all been walking around our local area taking inspirations for our art projects. Please check out our Facebook page this weekend for more pictures.
On Thursday we have had a special 'Dental Health Day' where families were invited into school to speak to the Dental team and all our children were able to join in with the teeth brushing and disclosure tablets activity. The dental nurses and dentists made this great fun and we had lots of pink tongues for the rest of the day. We hope the children enjoyed their new toothbrushes and toothpastes which we sent home.
Upcoming Events
Monday 27th April - Y2 Visit to Filey.
Our wraparound care provision with Breakfast Club is available from 7.45am for £3.50 and After School Club everyday for £8.50. Please book places via the Arbor App and look out for our other upcoming events!
If you require any help please either see me at the gate or contact school on admin@ryecroftinfant.co.uk
Have a wonderful weekend and we will see you on Monday.
Mrs Blythe
School Update - Friday 27th March
A final week of the spring term filled with Easter fun, from our disco evenings to our ‘special visitor’ we have had a great time. This is always a busy term and the children and staff work hard to the last day. I am sure they are ready for a rest!
Please have a look out at our Facebook page over the weekend for more photos.
On Thursday 16th April, families are invited to a ‘Dental Health’ event at school hosted by staff from the 0 to 19 services. This informal session is open for all to drop in with any questions or concerns about your children and family’s teeth. Dental staff are staying with us to do some more work with children on brushing teeth and prompting good dental health. We hope you will join us from 9.00am.
Our wraparound care provision with Breakfast Club is available from 7.45am for £3.50 and After School Club everyday for £8.50. Please book places via the Arbor App and look out for our other upcoming events!
If you require any help please either see me at the gate or contact school on admin@ryecroftinfant.co.uk
Have a wonderful Easter Break with your families and we look forward to seeing you on Monday 13th April for the start of the Summer term.
Mrs Blythe
School Update - Friday 20th March 2026
The amazing school nursing team from the 0-19 service visited our Y2 children this week to talk about how we keep our bodies healthy. From handwashing to what we eat, they had the chance to try out lots of their learning and ask questions. Please look out next week for more information on a special dental health day after the holidays for the whole school.
We have enjoyed raising money for Comic Relief on Friday with our ‘Funny for Money’ event. We loved the jokes in our assembly and I heard lots more when I visited the classrooms. Look out on our Facebook Page this weekend for the photographs.
Upcoming Events
Monday 23rd March - Easter Disco - Busy Bees and Curious Caterpillars
Tuesday 24th March - Easter Disco - Talented Tigers and Wise Owls
Wednesday 25th March - Guardian Consultations - Wise Owls
Friday 27th March – Finish for the Easter Holidays
Our wraparound care provision with Breakfast Club is available from 7.45am for £3.50 and After School Club everyday for £8.50. Please book places via the Arbor App and look out for our other upcoming events!
If you require any help please either see me at the gate or contact school on admin@ryecroftinfant.co.uk
Have a wonderful weekend and we will see you on Monday.
Mrs Blythe
School Update - Friday 13th March 2026
'Five Little Ducks' grow and change this week. Lets hope they find their way 'swimming back' from a weekend at Mrs Hill's house.
Today we have celebrated the wonderful women in our life and held out Mother's Day Assemblies. Please look out on Facebook for some pictures.
Upcoming Events
Monday 16th March - Guardian Consultations - Busy Bees
Wednesday 18th March - Guardian Consultations - Talented Tigers
Thursday 19th March - Guardian Consultations - Curious Caterpillars
Friday 20th March - Comic Relief - Do something funny or money!
Monday 23rd March - Easter Disco - Busy Bees and Curious Caterpillars
Tuesday 24th March - Easter Disco - Talented Tigers and Wise Owls
Wednesday 25th March - Guardian Consultations - Wise Owls
Guardian Consultations (parents evenings) can be booked via the Arbor App as well as tickets to purchase for the Easter fundraising discos.
Comic Relief will be an open bucket collection with £1 suggested as a donation. Come dressed as silly and funny as you like and we will be holding both a funniest outfit and funniest joke competition for children to enter! Help us raise money for this great charity.
Our wraparound care provision with Breakfast Club is available from 7.45am for £3.50 and After School Club everyday for £8.50. Please book places via the Arbor App and look out for our other upcoming events!
If you require any help please either see me at the gate or contact school on admin@ryecroftinfant.co.uk
Have a wonderful weekend and we will see you on Monday.
Mrs Blythe
Friday 6th March 2026
Our Pupil Leadership Team have been busy sorting out the clothes for our new Uniform Rail this week. Every Tuesday, this will be outside for families to take anything they may need. If you have good quality, clean and unmarked uniform you would be happy to pass, on please send this is to help restock our rail!
Thursday was ‘World Book Day’ at Ryecroft with lots of exciting events. Please check our Facebook page over the weekend to see our pictures.
DON’T FORGET TO SEND IN YOUR ‘GET CAUGHT READING’ PICTURES BY MONDAY TO BE IN WITH A CHANCE OF WINNING OUR SPECIAL PRIZE!
Our Easter Disco tickets are now live for you to purchase for the last week of term alongside our Guardian Consultation (Parents Evening) appointments. These are all available on Arbor to buy and to book.
Next Week’s Events
Monday 9th – Leanimals Mobile Zoo Visit – Curious Caterpillars (PM)
Tuesday 10th – Y2 Family Learning Event (1pm) – Spaces still available Wednesday 11th - Y1 Phonics Meeting
Friday 13th – Mother’s Day Assemblies
10.00am – Busy Bees and Curious Caterpillars
2.30pm – Talented Tigers and Wise Owls
Due to the size of our hall, we ask that only one family member joins us for these assemblies
Our wraparound care provision with Breakfast Club is available from 7.45am for £3.50 and After School Club everyday for £8.50. Please book places via the Arbor App and look out for our other upcoming events!
If you require any help please either see me at the gate or contact school on admin@ryecroftinfant.co.uk
Have a wonderful weekend and we will see you on Monday.
Mrs Blythe
Friday 28th February 2026
A busy first week back for our children as we begin the second half of the school year. Thankfully, the weather has been a little kinder and we have been able to play outside without getting too wet! It has been wonderful to also have our lovely Mrs Hill back from her maternity leave. She will be busy in Caterpillars on a Wednesday and in Tigers on Thursday and Friday.
A little picture of kindness this week. Two of our youngest children chosen to receive one of our ‘care’ balls before the holiday for looking after one of their friends. We like to celebrate those examples of our school values, showing how our children demonstrate them throughout their school life.
Our Year 2 children have been visited by the team from the dental surgery on Kilnhurst Road this week. We are extremely grateful for their time, care and help to support our children’s learning about their bodies and how to look after them. See Facebook this week for more photos.
Tonight, our Guardian Consultation (Parents Evening) appointments are open on Arbor from 6pm. Please see the letter sent earlier via email and available on here. These are important opportunities to speak to your child’s class teacher and we encourage all our families to make an appointment
DON’T FORGET TO SEND IN YOUR ‘GET CAUGHT READING’ PICTURES TO BE IN WITH A CHANCE OF WINNING OUR SPECIAL PRIZE!
Next Week’s Events
Thursday 5th – World Book Day and Stay and Learn
Children are asked to come dressed as a word this year for World Book Day and families are invited to come to our special ‘Stay and Learn’ from 9.00 till 9.30am
Our wraparound care provision with Breakfast Club is available from 7.45am for £3.50 and After School Club everyday for £8.50. Please book places via the Arbor App and look out for our other upcoming events!
If you require any help please either see me at the gate or contact school on admin@ryecroftinfant.co.uk
Have a wonderful weekend and we will see you on Monday.
Mrs Blythe
Friday 13th February 2026
Tuesday was Internet Safety Day and our children have been finding out how to keep themselves safe when using the internet. We hear everyday about the issues surrounding children’s access to the internet and at Ryecroft this is part of our children’s learning in PSHE, through assemblies and ongoing talk in school.
On our school website, we update our specific page with information that we think will help you keep your children safe when they use the internet at home. These websites are also great places to support families to make informed choices.
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/
https://www.ceopeducation.co.uk/parents/
https://saferinternet.org.uk/guide-and-resource/parents-and-carers
https://www.internetmatters.org/safer-internet-day/
Our Curious Caterpillars have been working on different skills this week including using their history knowledge to sort pictures and their Geography understanding to look at the traffic passing school. Please look at our Facebook page this weekend for some photos of what they have been up to.
Please make sure you have checked the recent letters we have sent home about some of favourite events such as World Book Day, Mother’s Day Celebrations and Comic Relief which are all happening after half term alongside phonics meetings for Y1 families. Please speak to staff if you have any questions.
Please remember our wraparound care provision with Breakfast Club is available from 7.45am for £3.50 and After School Club everyday for £8.50. Please book places via the Arbor App and look out for our other upcoming special events!
Today is our last day before the half term holidays and we look forward to welcoming the children back on Tuesday 24th after our INSET day.
If you require any help please either see me at the gate or contact school on admin@ryecroftinfant.co.uk
Have a wonderful weekend and we will see you after the break
Mrs Blythe
Friday 6th February 2026
Our Busy Bees and Talented Tigers have been lucky enough this week to be joined by Nisha who worked with them on some dance and movement inspired by India. The children listened carefully to our visitor and enjoyed working on actions to songs and words.
We have also had our 3rd Family Learning session with the fantastic Rotherham Creative Partnership and our letter for our final one with Y2 children will be out shortly. These are always exciting and we are sharing some pictures on Facebook this weekend.
After the half term are some of favourite events such as World Book Day, Mother’s Day Celebrations and Comic Relief. We have sent out the letter today with more information and details. Please speak to staff if you have any questions.
Please remember our wraparound care provision with Breakfast Club is available from 7.45am for £3.50 and After School Club everyday for £8.50. Please book places via the Arbor App and look out for our other upcoming special events!
Please remember this is the last week before the half term holidays with school finishing at the normal time of 3.20pm on the 13th February.
If you require any help please either see me at the gate or contact school on admin@ryecroftinfant.co.uk
Have a wonderful weekend and we will see you on Monday.
Mrs Blythe
Friday 30th January 2026
This week’s Pizza Party in our Wraparound Care looked amazing. The children all had the chance to make their own pizza, and ate it as part of their tea. Afterwards there was still time for crafts and games with their friends. We try to have special events monthly and love for our children to join. Our wraparound care provision with Breakfast Club is available from 7.45am for £3.50 and After School Club everyday for £8.50. Please book places via the Arbor App and look out for our other upcoming events!
Caterpillars and Owls had an exciting visitors this week. Please check out our Facebook page over the weekend to see the photographs of our visit from the Fire Service!
On Wednesday next week, we have a dancer visiting us to work with our Bees and Tigers. They are exploring styles of dance from India which is where our children have been learning about this half term.
If you require any help please either see me at the gate or contact school on admin@ryecroftinfant.co.uk
Have a wonderful weekend and we will see you on Monday.
Mrs Blythe
Friday 23rd January 2026
FS2 children have been busy this week creating their own vehicles using box modelling. They practiced using different cutting and sticking techniques until they chose the best way to join their materials together. It was lovely to see the children working together and talking to their friends and the adults about what they were creating.
Our Bees and Caterpillars have been working on their own DT project this week making a fruit custard. Please look at our Facebook page this weekend to see more photographs.
Next week we have a special wraparound care ‘Pizza Party’where children can come and enjoy pizza making until 5.45pm. This will be held on Wednesday 28th January.
Please remember our wraparound care provision with Breakfast Club is available from 7.45am for £3.50 and After School Club everyday for £8.50. Please book places via the Arbor App and look out for our other upcoming special events!
If you require any help please either see me at the gate or contact school on admin@ryecroftinfant.co.uk
Have a wonderful weekend and we will see you on Monday.
Mrs Blythe
Wraparound Care Special Event - Wednesday 28th January 2026
School Update - Friday 16th January 2026
Another busy week at Ryecroft with an exciting visit for all our children from the Road Safety Team. This annual event is so important to encourage and develop their awareness of safety on and around roads. The children were all keen to join in and listened beautifully.
Mornings at Ryecroft are extremely busy and our passion for reading and phonics means that all children are moving by 9.00am into their Read Write Inc Groups. Please support us with this by ensuring children arrive in plenty of time and have had their breakfast at home. This avoids them rushing and makes the start to their school day as smooth as possible.
Please remember our wraparound care provision with Breakfast Club available from 7.45am for £3.50 and After School Club for £8.50 up to 5.45pm. Please book places via the Arbor App
In a couple of weeks we have a Pizza Party planned as our special event. Be sure to book early as these nights fill up quick. More information to follow next week.
If you require any help please either see me at the gate or contact school on admin@ryecroftinfant.co.uk
Have a wonderful weekend and we will see you on Monday.
Mrs Blythe
School Update - Friday 9th January 2026
Welcome Back, Ryecroft
It has been lovely to see our children and families back after the Christmas break. The children have quickly got straight into the swing of their learning and, as the pictures show, we have continued to enjoy the outside despite the cold weather.
This week we have had a special visitor all the way from the past to support our Y2 children and their learning about ‘The Great Fire of London’. Please check out our Facebook page to see the photographs over the weekend.
Next week we have a visit from the Road Safety Team to develop our children’s understanding of keeping safe on and around the roads. The roads around school are especially busy at the beginning and end of the school day. Please ensure that you are think of our children and our neighbours by walking, parking and driving carefully.
Please remember our wraparound care provision with Breakfast Club available from 7.45am for £3.50 and After School Club for £8.50 up to 5.45pm. Please book places via the Arbor App and look out for our upcoming special events!
If you require any help please either see me at the gate or contact school on admin@ryecroftinfant.co.uk
Have a wonderful weekend and we will see you on Monday.
Mrs Blythe
School Update - Friday 19th December 2025
A fantastic last week filled with parties, performances, fun, laughter and special visitors!
Thank you to our families for all the support you have given the school and your children over this busy Christmas period. Seeing those special faces in the audiences means the world to our children and we know as parents how challenging it is to remember all the dates and juggle all the factors of Christmas.
Please keep your eyes on our Facebook page for some great photos taken over the Christmas period.
Don't forget about our wraparound care provision with Breakfast Club available from 7.45am for £3.50 and After School Club for £8.50 up to 5.45pm. Please book places via the Arbor App and look out for our upcoming special events!
If you require any help please either see me at the gate after the holiday or contact school on admin@ryecroftinfant.co.uk over the break
Have a wonderful Christmas and a very Happy New Year.
See you in 2026!
Mrs Blythe
School Update - Friday 12th December 2025
Christmas is always a busy time at Ryecroft. This week our Y2 children have been to the pantomime at the Sheffield Lyceum to see Aladdin. This is always a special event and it was wonderful to see their faces as the carpet flew from the stage.
On Thursday was our school Christmas Dinner and Christmas Jumper Day to raise money for ‘Save the Children’. We will include some pictures of our children in their festive finery on our Facebook page over the weekend.
This year’s raffle has 2 very special hampers as prizes. A ‘Christmas Treats Hamper’ and a ‘Christmas Fun Hamper’. The money we raise from these events help us to continue to fund the fun and exciting treats we provide for the children. Tickets can be bought via the Arbor App in the School Shop
We hope the children have filled you in on the antics of our school Elf, Percy. Please follow us on Facebook to see the pictures and find out what he has been up to.
Our final week at school is jam packed.
Monday 15th December
10am – Curious Caterpillars Nativity
2pm – Talented Tigers Nativity
Tuesday 16th December
10am – Busy Bees Nativity
2pm – Wise Owls Nativity
Wednesday 17th December
Y2 to Rosehill for their Performance
Christmas Party Lunch and Afternoon
Thursday 18th December
1.30pm - Carol Concert at St Nicholas Church
2.00pm – Christmas Songs around the tree at Ryecroft – With drinks and snacks
All families are welcome and we will ask for donations to our school fund.
Friday 19th December
1.30pm – School closes for all children for Christmas
Please remember we ask for 2 people to attend the Christmas performances only to allow us to safely manage in the hall.
Please remember our wraparound care provision with Breakfast Club available from 7.45am for £3.50 and After School Club for £8.50 up to 5.45pm. Please book places via the Arbor App and look out for our upcoming special events!
If you require any help please either see me at the gate or contact school on admin@ryecroftinfant.co.uk
Have a wonderful weekend and we will see you on Monday.
Mrs Blythe
School Update - Friday 5th December 2025
This year’s raffle has 2 very special hampers as prices. A ‘Christmas Treats Hamper’ and a ‘Christmas Fun Hamper’. The money we raise from these events help us to continue to fund the fun and exciting treats we provide for the children. Tickets can be bought via the Arbour App in the School Shop
We hope the children have filled you in on the antics of our school Elf, Percy. Please follow us on Facebook to see the pictures and find out what he has been up to.
The next two weeks are packed with events.
Wednesday 10th December
Y2 Visit to the Panto – Y2 children all need a packed lunch.
Thursday 11th December
Christmas Dinner Day at School
Christmas Jumper Day – Please bring £1
Our Christmas letter (on the website) gives extra details about all the upcoming events
Rehearsals for our whole school production are in full swing! Please work on any lines at home with your children. We have loved those big, clear voices.
Please remember our wraparound care provision with Breakfast Club available from 7.45am for £3.50 and After School Club for £8.50 up to 5.45pm. Please book places via the Arbor App and look out for our upcoming special events!
If you require any help please either see me at the gate or contact school on admin@ryecroftinfant.co.uk
Have a wonderful weekend and we will see you on Monday.
Mrs Blythe
School Update 28th November 2025
Dinosaurs have invaded Ryecroft this week and our FS2 children were able to meet a special little one and learn more about how we find information on them them today.
Christmas production rehearsals will be in full swing next week. If your child has some words, please make sure they have their script with them every day.
Christmas very much begins at school on Monday and we love the Christmas magic that you can only get in the an Infant School. There are lots of exciting events coming up.
On 1st December, families can buy raffle tickets through the Arbor App for our Christmas and Chocolate hampers. These help us to raise important funds for our children and we are grateful for all the tickets sold.
Card for the 'Party Hat Challenge' will also be sent out. These are for party day on the 17th December and we give out prizes for the best hats our children have made.
Please remember our wraparound care provision with Breakfast Club available from 7.45am for £3.50 and After School Club for £8.50 up to 5.45pm. Please book places via the Arbor App and look out for our upcoming special events!
If you require any help please either see me at the gate or contact school on admin@ryecroftinfant.co.uk
Have a wonderful weekend and we will see you on Monday.
Mrs Blythe
School Update - Friday 21st November 2025
It has been great this week to see so many families in school, attending special events and sharing learning experiences with their children.
On Monday our FS2 children and their families enjoyed ‘Stay and Play’ events with a focus on writing and phonics. Please see our Facebook page over the weekend for more pictures.
This year’s Books and Biscuits encouraged children and their special people to talk about what they had read. Research we shared explains that children’s understanding and use of language as young as 5 is a great indicator of their success as they get older and we wanted to encourage as much talk as possible with our table questions …. We hope you also enjoyed the biscuits!
Christmas Production preparations are underway! Your child is coming home with their lines if they have a speaking role. Please practice daily and keep them in book bags! Everyone has a special part to play (costumes provided!) and we can't wait to see you in the audience!
Our full Christmas letter is out today with all the festive dates for the next four weeks! We're excited to share these magical Ryecroft moments with you!
Please remember our wraparound care provision with Breakfast Club available from 7.45am for £3.50 and After School Club for £8.50 up to 5.45pm. Please book places via the Arbor App and look out for our upcoming special events!
If you require any help please either see me at the gate or contact school on admin@ryecroftinfant.co.uk
Have a wonderful weekend and we will see you on Monday.
Mrs Blythe
School Update - Friday 14th November 2025
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Guardian Consultations (Parent's Evenings), We hope these conversations gave you valuable insights into your child's school journey and learning goals.
This week we embraced Anti-Bullying Week with a special assembly from Mrs Windle! Our students rocked their odd socks to celebrate what makes us all unique and special! Check out our Facebook page for colorful photos of our celebration!
Our Y2 Wise Owls visited the War Memorial at St Mary's Church and demonstrated our school values of community, resilience, care, and respect. Members of the public even commented on their exceptional behavior and we couldn't be prouder!
Today has been Children In Need at school and we are grateful for your kind donations that we have collected for this great cause.
Events Next Week:
Monday 17th
FS2 – Stay and Play – English Focus
Thursday 20th
Books and Biscuits – Family Reading Event 2.30pm ALL WELCOME!
Please join us to share a story and a snack.
Breakfast Club is available from 7.45am for £3.50 and After School Club for £8.50 up to 5.45pm. Please book places via the Arbor App. We are also now registered to support the Government Tax Free Childcare scheme for both before and after school care which will help reduce costs further for our families.
Details of this can be found here https://www.gov.uk/tax-free-childcare
Keep looking out for our upcoming special events!
If you require any help please either see me at the gate or contact school on admin@ryecroftinfant.co.uk
Have a wonderful weekend and we will see you on Monday.
Mrs Blythe
School Update - Friday 7th November 2025
A busy first week back in school for all our children. The term leading to Christmas is always crammed full of events but a really special time to be in school.
This week we have sent out our important dates letter with that initial key information in the lead up to the festive period. We try to make sure you have the opportunity to get these into your calendars.
Next week are our ‘Guardian Consultation’ (Parents/Carers Meetings) These are important opportunities to speak to your child’s teacher and discuss both their progress and next steps for learning. If you haven’t yet made an appointment, please do this via Arbor or come into school where we can support you with this.
Odd Sock Day on Monday marks the beginning of ‘Anti Bullying Week’ and we wear odd socks to celebrate the value of difference. Staff will also be joining in and there will be a week of special events around understanding and preventing bullying.
Events Next Week:
Monday 10th
Odd Socks Day
Busy Bee’s Family Learning Event (Booked Places)
Curious Caterpillar’s Guardian Consultations
Tuesday 11th
Y2 visit to War Memorial
Busy Bees Guardian Consultations
Wednesday 12th
Talented Tigers Guardian Consultations
Thursday 13th
Wise Owls Guardian Consultations
Friday 14th
Children in Need Day – Non-Uniform Day
Check our Facebook page this weekend for Wraparound Care Club's Movie Night pictures! Please follow and share our page!
Need early or late care? Breakfast Club starts 7:45am (£3.50) and After School Club runs until 5:45pm (£8.50). Book via Arbor App! We're now registered for the Tax Free Childcare scheme too!
Details: gov.uk/tax-free-childcare
Keep an eye out for more special events coming soon!
If you require any help please either see me at the gate or contact school on admin@ryecroftinfant.co.uk
Have a wonderful weekend and we will see you on Monday.
Mrs Blythe
Poppy Appeal 2025
As in previous years we will be selling poppies and other items in the school playground at drop off and collection. All monies raised will go to the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal.
School Update - Friday 24th October 2025
Disco fever hit our school this week! Thank you to all our amazing dancers who made the Harvest Discos such a success - raising funds for our school while having a blast!
Please see our our Facebook page this weekend for more disco highlights and see what our little ones have been up to!
Parent meetings are now ready to book for the week beginning November 10th on the Arbor App. We would like to see all our families to celebrate your child's achievements and plan their next steps together!
Please remember our Wraparound Care offer. Breakfast Club starts at 7:45am (£3.50) and After School Club runs until 5:45pm (£8.50). We are now registered for the Tax Free Childcare scheme to help reduce costs! Check it out: gov.uk/tax-free-childcare
Special Event - Movie Night is coming up on November 4th! Book your child's spot on Arbor now!
We're closed for a week today, returning Tuesday, November 4th after our Inset Day.
If you need any further help, please see me at the gate or email admin@ryecroftinfant.co.uk
Enjoy the break and we hope our little ones have some spooktacular Halloween fun!
Mrs Blythe
School Update - Friday 17th October 2025
Thank you to all our families who attended the Harvest Festival today presented by Year 1 and Year 2 children. This annual tradition is an important part of our Autumn Term calendar and we love to share it with parents and carers. With ‘Community’ as one of our school values, we will continue to welcome donations to school until Monday when they will be collected by ‘Rawmarsh Foodbank’ who we continue to support.
Please catch up on our Facebook page over the weekend to see what the Wise Owls have been up to this week! We would love to encourage all our families to follow our page and for them to share it with their friends also.
A reminder of our Autumn Discos next week. These last until 4.15pm with a drink and snack included for £3
They are held on the following days:
Monday 20th October - Curious Caterpillars
Tuesday 21st October - Busy Bees & Talented Tigers
Wednesday 22nd October - Wise Owls
These special events in school help us to raise money for the school fund.
Please remember, we also have Wraparound Care available with Breakfast Club from 7.45am for £3.50 and After School Club for £8.50 up to 5.45pm. Please book places via the Arbor App. We are also now registered to support the Government Tax Free Childcare scheme for both before and after school care which will help reduce costs further for our families.
Details of this can be found here https://www.gov.uk/tax-free-childcare
Look out for our upcoming special events!
Next week is the final week of the half term and we close on Friday 24th October at normal time for a week re-opening on Tuesday 4th November after our Inset Day
If you require any help please either see me at the gate or contact school on admin@ryecroftinfant.co.uk
Have a wonderful weekend and we will see you on Monday.
Mrs Blythe
Friday 10th October 2025
This week we have sent out our Attendance and Punctuality letter. These expectations have been in place for schools since September 2024 and this letter is to remind our established families and to inform our new ones. School has to work within Government guidelines on attendance and we follow specific protocols. We cannot stress the importance of good attendance and punctuality enough and we are keen to help families who may experience challenges around this.
Check out our Facebook page this weekend to see some amazing pictures from our youngest children and hear what they have been up to.
Upcoming events next week:
Monday 13th – Wise Owl’s – Walk to Rosehill Park
Wednesday 15th - Individual School Photos
Friday 17th – Harvest Festival – Y1 and Y2 Children (10am)
Due to space in the hall we ideally ask for only one parent/carer to attend.
As we have in previous years, we will be supporting the Rawmarsh Food Bank this Harvest Festival. They are specifically asked for donations of:
• Washing Up Liquid
• Deodorant
• Shampoo
• Tinned Fruit
• Tinned Custard
• Treats – chocolate, biscuits etc
• Pasta Sause
Please pass on donations to your class teacher. They will be gratefully received.
Applications are open for FS2 places in September 2026. If you know families who are making these important choices for their children, please let them know that we welcome visits and are happy to answer questions.
Please remember, we also have Wraparound Care available with Breakfast Club from 7.45am for £3.50 and After School Club for £8.50 up to 5.45pm. Please book places via the Arbor App.
If you require any help please either see me at the gate or contact school on admin@ryecroftinfant.co.uk
Have a wonderful weekend and we will see you on Monday.
Mrs Blythe
Friday 3rd October 2025
Our Busy Bees and Talented Tigers had an incredible time at Cannon Hall, where they wowed Farmer Charlie with their brilliant knowledge.
School dinner tasting was a huge success! Some little food critics discovered new favorites, and our special prize draw was full of excitement (and Mr Butler's cheeky attempt at double entries. Thanks to our watchful Wise Owls for keeping things fair!
Keep your eyes peeled on Facebook this weekend for some wonderful snapshots of our Give it A Try Thursday!
We have sent out a number of letter this week with information about upcoming events such as ‘Book Fair’, ‘Harvest Festival’ and ‘Harvest Discos’ . All our letters go on both Class Dojo and the school website and staff are always happy to help with any information you need.
We have had a number of prospective parents visiting school over the last few weeks for FS2 places in September 2026. If you know families who are making these important choices for their children, please let them know that we welcome visits and are happy to answer questions.
Please remember, we also have Wraparound Care available with Breakfast Club from 7.45am for £3.50 and After School Club for £8.50 up to 5.45pm. Please book places via the Arbor App.
If you require any help please either see me at the gate or contact school on admin@ryecroftinfant.co.uk
Have a wonderful weekend and we will see you on Monday.
Mrs Blythe
Friday 26th September 2025
Busy Bees and Talented Tigers went for a walk around our local area this week. To develop their geographical understanding, they were spotting the human and physical features in the places close to our school. They were extremely sensible and used clipboards to record their findings
Thank you to those parents who joined us at our FS2 Reading Meeting. Hopefully this will have given you an insight into how we teach reading at Ryecroft. Our families know how much we value reading at home with your children and we have sent out the 'Reading Race' letter today to remind you of the prizes and incentives we give to encourage this. 5-10 minutes a day really can make all the difference!
Next Week
Monday 29th - Busy Bees and Talented Tigers - Visit to Cannon Hall Farm
Thursday 2nd - 'GIVE IT A TRY - WIN PRIZES WITH A SCHOOL DINNER'
On Thursday we are encouraging every child to try out a school dinner. We will be a chance to win special prizes for those children that are giving them a try. If your child would normally have a packed lunch this can be brought too if required but we would love all our children to give these free meals a go!
The menu for the day will be:
Fish Fingers, Quorn Burgers, Jacket Potato or Ham Wrap
We would love for all children to have a chance to win one of our prizes by trying a dinner on that day!
Please remember, we also have Wraparound Care available with Breakfast Club from 7.45am for £3.50 and After School Club for £8.50 up to 5.45pm. Please book places via the Arbor App.
If you require any help please either see me at the gate or contact school on admin@ryecroftinfant.co.uk
Have a wonderful weekend and we will see you on Monday.
Mrs Blythe
Friday 19th September 2025
Our FS2 children have wowed us this afternoon as we said 'au revoir' to Mrs Wright. She is finally heading off on maternity leave and we can't wait to welcome a new baby into our Ryecroft family. She leaves with all our love and we look forward to newborn cuddles soon.
It was the FS2 children's first time with the whole school in the hall and they sat and listened beautifully.
We have also had a visit from a local Iman this week to speak to our Y2 children about Islam. Y2 asked lots of important questions and learnt about the 5 pillars of Islam.
Some of our FS2 families were also able to attend our first Family Learning Event of the year. These creative afternoons are always well
received by everyone and we will share some pictures over on our Facebook page.
Please remember, we also have Wraparound Care available with Breakfast Club from 7.45am for £3.50 and After School Club for £8.50 up to 5.45pm. Please book places via the Arbor App.
If you require any help please either see me at the gate or contact school on admin@ryecroftinfant.co.uk
Have a wonderful weekend and we will see you on Monday.
Mrs Blythe
Friday 12th September 2025
Autumn seems to be slowly creeping in and the Autumn display is used to encourage our children to think about how the seasons changing.
Our new FS2 children are beginning to settle into the routines of the school day. For many children this will be the longest time they have been away from their parents and carers for a consistent period and we always anticipate some tears (especially after the initial excitement!)
We are always keen to help settle children and support them in school by providing the reassurance and care they need. We always think how we would want someone to treat our own children and go from there.
Please look out on our Facebook page over the weekend for some more great photographs of our children at work and play.
In the coming week we will begin to send out information about clubs, activities and special events over this term so please look out for this information both on here and via email.
Next Week's Events:
Monday 15th - Curious Caterpillars - Family Learning Event
(Emails have been sent to families)
Please remember, we also have Wraparound Care available with Breakfast Club from 7.45am for £3.50 and After School Club for £8.50 up to 5.45pm. Please book places via the Arbor App.
If you require any help please either see me at the gate or contact school on admin@ryecroftinfant.co.uk
Have a wonderful weekend and we will see you on Monday.
Mrs Blythe
School Update - Friday 5th September 2025
A great first week back at school!
It has been wonderful to get to know our new FS2 children and watch friendships new and old develop across school.
Thank you for your patience as we continue to navigate the Arbour system. Please ensure that you have the Arbour App installed as all emails, messages, payments and bookings will be sent through this in the future
For our parents new to Class Dojo, this is used as a general communication tool between home and school. Unlike some nursery app's we don't sent specific information about children but we share photos of what we have been up to this week and weekly updates and reminders from myself.
It can be used to contact staff members but they may not always see the alerts. If you need information or help quickly the best way is to phone or to email the admin email address.
We also publish letters on here alongside emailing them and using the school website to try to keep you as up to date as possible,
Please see our Facebook page to see pictures of our children enjoying the new play equipment this week. We encourage all our families to follow this page and share with family and friends.
If you need any further help or support, please see me at the gate or contact school on admin@ryecroftinfant.co.uk
Have a fabulous weekend and we will see you on Monday.
Mrs Blythe