Ramsgate Arts Primary School
One Childhood, One Chance
Welcome
At The Heart of Arts for Your Child
We welcome you and your child to Ramsgate Arts Primary School. 'RAPS' is a new, two-form entry primary school with a focus on the 'Arts' (music, dance, drama and art). We are located in a bright, modern, spacious building which encompasses state of the art technology and designated spaces (such as our dance studio, music room, art studio and gallery) which facilitate our Arts Curriculum.
What Makes Us Distinctive? At RAPS, we endeavour to nurture, encourage and build upon creativity through our innovative and inspirati... Read More
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Friday's Celebration Assembly
Friday 17th July we had our last Assembly for this School year. To view the assembly please follow this link: https://vimeo.com/439246557 Thank you.
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Outdoor Learning Garden is Flourishing at RAPS
A scheme to expand the outdoor learning experience is nearing completion at Ramsgate Arts Primary School. Since RAPS Landscape 2020 was launched in the month before pandemic lockdown, the creation of an outside classroom to be used for a variety of subjects and themes is almost completed. Areas of Astroturf and planters with graceful trees, herbs and grasses to offer a greener scene and a softer visual look are in place. As part of the p...
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Viking Isolation Games
We have had our last week of the Viking Isolation Games, if you would like to view a video collage of what took place follow this link: https://vimeo.com/user84591170/review/438494650/bce023a421 Thank you.
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Everyone’s A Winner at Viking Isolation Games
Dedication, enthusiasm, innovation and fun were the winners at this summer’s Viking Isolation Games between children at Upton Junior, Ramsgate Arts Primary and Chilton Primary schools. For the last two years the partner schools in the Viking Academy Trust hosted a week-long competition with children from each school divided into teams. Determined not to let lockdown and partial return to school halt their games, the schools devised a...
Read MoreToday's Assembly
It's Friday! Which can only mean one thing. It's time for another visit to Mr Budge and Mrs Beech to hear about what our wonderful RAPS children have all been up to this week: https://vimeo.com/437116706 Enjoy and have a lovely weekend from all of us at RAPS
Read MoreFriday's Assembly 3.7.2020
Good evening, please follow this link to view today's assembly: https://vimeo.com/435020591 Have a lovely weekend, from all of us at RAPS.
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A Warm Welcome Awaits New Pupils and Families at RAPS
Transition from nursery into school is a big step for little children and their families.Despite lockdown restrictions, a warm welcome is already under way for children and parents joining Reception classes from September. The early years team is holding virtual meetings online with parents to discuss their child’s needs, rather than the usual home visits to prepare them for their new educational adventure. The school has also created...
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Viking Isolation Games-Week 4
Children across the Viking Academy Trust have enjoyed their 4th week taking part in sporting activities within their own Schools, to view their latest challenges please follow this link: https://vimeo.com/434857421 Thank you.
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Ramsgate Books for Change – A New Chapter for Children’s Learning
A literature campaign to provide children with a range of books about race, disability, LQBTQ and other areas where people may face adversity or discrimination is gathering momentum in Ramsgate. Ramsgate Books for Change is being spearheaded by two parents and a teacher with the aim of raising around £800 to add to the stock of reading material in the libraries at Ramsgate Arts Primary and Chilton Primary. They are Estelle Rosenfeld...
Read MoreFriday's Assembly
Good afternoon, to view Friday's assemby please follow this link: https://vimeo.com/432836438
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Viking Games Week 3
The Viking family have enjoyed their 3rd week of their special 'socially distanced' Viking Games, and Mrs Horrigan has provided a wonderful video collage of what they have all been up to. Please click on the link to view this video https://vimeo.com/user84591170/review/430763831/b92b113600 Well done to all of those who took part!
Read MoreCelebration Assembly
this week's celebration assembly can be found by clicking on the following link: https://vimeo.com/430675728 Have a lovely weekend from all of us at Ramsgate Arts Primary School
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Term 6-Partial Opening and gradual return
Good morning, today we have sent out the attached letter from Mr Budge outlining our plan for a phased return for Reception, Year 1 and Year 6. There were also additional letters sent out to Reception, Year 1, Year 6, Critical worker and Vulnerable children. Please contact the Office if you have not received it. Thank you
Read MoreUpcoming Transition Support
Dear Parents/Carers, moving from Year 6 to Year 7 is a pretty nerve-wracking time. Pie Factory have set up two online Zoom sessions for those moving up to Year 7 in September with our friendly Youth Workers. We hope that by the end of these fun, music-filled sessions attendees will feel a bit more ready to take their big step into senior school. We have posted information about these free sessions on our facebook & instagram pages. Spaces are...
Read MoreTransition video-Miss Okai
Today we have sent out Miss Okai's welcome video via MCAS, which can be found in the Announcements section, the link to her video is here: https://vimeo.com/user84591170/review/439203773/5c6d197716 Thank you.
Read MoreTransition from Reception to Year 1
Good afternoon, attached is a booklet with some transition information with a more visual format. Thank you.
Read MoreTransition Information
We have sent out information today regarding transition to the children's new classes for September via MCAS. These have been attached below. If a password is required and you cannot find this on your letter it will be 'RAPS'. Best wishes from all at RAPS.
Read MoreYear 5 Return to School (if you wish)
Good afternoon, the letter below was sent out today to Parents and Carers of Year 5. Thank you.
Read MoreYear 6 Leavers Letter
Good afternoon, the letter below was sent out to Parents and Carers of Year 6 today. Thank you
Read MoreYear 6 End of Year Dates
Good afternoon, the letter below was sent to Parents and Carers of children from Year 6 detailing important dates and events for the end of term. Thank you.
Read MoreTerm 6 Update
Dear Parents/Carers, please see the letter below for an update from our Executive Headteacher Mrs Michaela Lewis. Thank you.
Read MoreSchool Journey 2021
Please see the attached letter with information regarding the PGL trip for our current Year 5's. Thank you.
Read MoreKent Test Registration-Current Year 5
The attachment below was sent out to current Year 5's. Thank you.
Read MoreYoung Voices at Home
Please see the letter below that was sent out as an announcement this morning. Thank you.
Read MoreFrom the Kitchen Week 5
Dear Parents/Carers please see the document below that has some more recipes from Principals. Enjoy and stay safe!
Read MoreInformation for Parents/Carers of children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 6
Good afternoon, please see the letter attached with information regarding the recent announcement from the Government to open Schools to Reception, Year 1 and Year 6 pupils. There is a survey form included that we would like all Parents/Carers from these Year groups to complete as soon as possible. Kind Regards Ramsgate Arts Primary School
Read MoreKent Test Information for Parents/Carers of Children in Year 5
Dear Parents and Carers, Registrations for the Kent Test will open on 1st June 2020 and close at midnight on 1st July 2020 for children due to start secondary school in September 2021. Please find attached the information leaflet from KCC. Parents will be informed closer to the time if any adjustments need to be made to the Kent Test as a result of the recent school closures for the majority of children. Kind regards, Ramsgate Ar...
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Ramsgate Arts Primary School
140-144 Newington Road
Ramsgate
Kent
CT12 6PT
01843 582847