Ramsgate Arts Primary School
One Childhood, One Chance
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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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Latest Letter From Mrs Lewis and Parent & Carers Code of Conduct Policy
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Letter for parents about COVID-19 symptoms from Department of Education
Please read attached document at bottom of page.
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Local Artist Inspires RAPS Pupils
Young artists at Ramsgate Arts Primary School are looking closer to home for their artist of the term. As well as focussing on historical and contemporary artists from around the world, the arts specialist school also seeks to support and highlight the varying styles of local creatives. Peter Campbell-Saunders from Ramsgate is the latest whose works and approach to art is inspiring children. They were introduced to Peter and his portfolio v...
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Artist of the Term
Our artist this Term is Peter Campbell-Saunders, he has provided us with this video to showcase the work that we now have displayed within school: https://vimeo.com/456961844 Here is some brief information about Peter Campbell-Saunders: 'After studying at Central St Martins College of Art and Design in the mid-eighties Peter became a Magazine Art Director and Photographer for the next twenty years. He now exhibits regularly an...
Read MorePROTECTIVE MEASURES GOING BACK TO SCHOOL
Please watch this short video and read the attached document below published by the Government about going back to school with lots of useful information you may want to know.
Read MoreFriday'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
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Letter to Parents and Carers 31st August 2020
Please see the letter attached below from Mr Budge. Thank you.
Read MoreTerm 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 MoreVirtual Behaviour Workshop
Dear Parent Carer, our wellbeing coordinator would like to share the attached flyer regarding a Parent workshop. Please note this is an outside event and not something that the School will be organising. Thank you
Read MoreVAT Parent and Carers Code of Conduct
At the Viking Academy Trust we are very fortunate to have supportive and friendly parent bodies in each of our Viking schools. Our parents recognise that educating children is a process that involves partnership between parents, class teachers and the school community. As a partnership, our parents will understand the importance of a good working relationship to equip children with the necessary skills for adulthood. For these reasons we continue...
Read MoreChrist's Hospital
Good morning, please view the letter below from Mrs Michaela Lewis regarding Christ's Hospital, which is a co-educational boarding school in West Sussex. Thank you
Read MoreViking Holiday Club-October Half Term
Please see the letter below regarding the October Half Term Holiday Club. 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.
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Ramsgate Arts Primary School
140-144 Newington Road
Ramsgate
Kent
CT12 6PT
01843 582847