Seaside Special for RAPS Youngsters
Published 17/07/23
Life’s a beach for little children at Ramsgate Arts Primary who enjoyed a fun learning treat at the seaside
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Read MoreVibrant Exhibition for National Gallery Competition
Published 04/07/23A stunning visual exploration of Henri Rousseau’s acclaimed artwork Surprised! forms a major exhibition by creative youngsters at Ramsgate Arts Primary.
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Read MoreCross Country At Upton
Published 26/06/23"On Saturday some of our RAPS children volunteered to represent the school at the Upton Cross-Country event
Read MorePupils Excel at the Big Countdown Showdown
Published 15/06/23Hundreds of determined children stepped forward eager meet the challenge of an inter-school super quiz based on the popular television show Countdown.
Read MoreRAPS Clawsome Time at Crab Museum
Published 13/06/23Cool crab facts and fun learning were the highlight of a day at the seaside for children from Ramsgate Arts Primary.
Read MoreGoing Green To Highlight Rare Genetic Condition
Published 13/06/23Children at Ramsgate Arts Primary went green to help raise awareness of a rare genetic disorder.
Read MoreSpotlight on RAPS Super Showcase
Published 12/06/23A variety extravaganza has showcased the depth of the pupils’ performance x-factor at Ramsgate Arts Primary School.
Read MoreArchery Challenge Hits The Bullseye at RAPS
Published 12/06/23An archery tournament at Ramsgate Arts Primary hit the bullseye with children.
The competition involved pupils from all age ranges who voted the day-long experience a sure fire hit.
Read MoreMini Olympics for Upton, Chilton and RAPS pupils
Published 12/06/23More than one thousand children in Thanet have enjoyed the challenge of their own mini Olympics.
The annual Viking Games saw around 1200 pupils from Upton Juniors, Chilton Primary and Ramsgate Arts Primary – all members of the Viking Academy Trust – joined together in four colour ‘house’ teams especially for the tournament.
Read MoreRight Royal Fun at RAPS
Published 15/05/23
Young children at Ramsgate Arts Primary got creative for the coronation.To mark the event pupils in the school’s Early Years Foundation Studies group set to work designing and making a range of celebratory souvenirs.
These included crowns, flags and decorations for the historic occasion.
They also created a union flag montage from various materials, and made patriotic artwork on their outside play area.
One popular challenge was to make their own sandwiches and biscuits for a celebration outdoor picnic.
Year 3 children enjoyed a cream tea. They made crowns and flags to wave and tables were set out like a street party in the corridor for extra atmosphere.Year 3 teachers Kiki Amin and Alice Mann said: “The pupils were really excited and looking forward to watching the coronation. Our whole team felt it was really important that all of our children had the opportunity to make great memories with their friends too so it was lovely to be able organise this for them.”
Head of School Nick Budge said: “The coronation was celebrated across the school with pupils and staff dressed in red, white and blue outfits for the day. There was a special assembly about the significance of the coronation, and pupils have also discussed the role of the King and the monarchy in class.
“Children enjoyed a special lunch thanks to our fabulous catering team and meals included one of the nation’s favourite meals of fish and chips. Our kitchen staff also created coronation cupcakes that looked and tasted great.
“In Early Years our youngest children enjoyed a full week of fun activities culminating in a coronation picnic which was a fitting end to their royal learning journey.”Ramsgate Arts Primary School is part of the Viking Academy Trust together with Upton Junior School, Broadstairs, and Chilton Primary, Ramsgate.
For more information contact RAPS Head of School Nick Budge on 01843 582847
Read MoreSound Idea for Creating Musical Sculptures
Published 26/04/23
Young creative at Ramsgate Arts Primary have explored the sonic possibilities of using found materials from the coast to make music.The year 4 groups have been working with Molly Clark from the University for the Creative Arts, Canterbury, to design, make and play their sound sculptures.
During the workshops they discussed the types of materials that could be found along the shoreline, how they felt and how their shapes differed, and what sort of sounds they could make with them.
They considered shells, rocks, driftwood, litter and debris such as bottle tops and ring pulls, and also used
fabric, threads, string, wool, wire and beads as their sculptures took shape.As part of the process the pupils also listened to Molly’s own audio clips for inspiration and wrote down all their ideas, creating images with their words.
The project was the first part of the term’s topic Sound for the year group and Head of School Nick Budge said it was a perfect way to launch their learning experience.
He added: “Our children worked well with Molly and they shared ideas with her and were enthusiastic about the different types of sound sculptures they could create from found objects.“Molly was a great motivator with the pupils and we hope this link with UCA could be the beginning of a fruitful liaison that can benefit their students through practical experiences and give our children further enrichment with their learning.
“At RAPS we have developed good relationships with a range of differing arts institutions and groups over the years, and this latest link is another that can help broaden our pupils’ development, skill sets and enjoyment.”
Molly, a 20 year old Fine Arts student, said working at RAPS was a valuable experience and she added: “The RAPS sessions have helped me explore a different way of taking my practice and gave me the challenge of adapting my ways of working to a different audience.
“Working with the children a brilliant experience. They exceeded my expectations and responded to the tasks I set in very successful and innovative ways. They are so creative and enthusiastic.
“Doing these workshops allowed me to present my ideas and materials to the pupils and see how they interpreted it from their uniquely creative point of view. Helping them practically construct the pieces also allowed me to exchange skills such as knotting, sewing, and crochet, as well as ideas.“I draw lots of inspiration from the coast and materials found there, creating sculptures based around these natural forms. At the moment I am particularly interested in sounds that are produced by natural processes.
“I have been exploring ways of re-creating these sounds within sculpture, for example making rattles and
wind chimes from shells and shingle, allowing my audience to interact and activate my work.”Ramsgate Arts Primary School is part of the Viking Academy Trust together with Upton Junior School, Broadstairs, and Chilton Primary, Ramsgate.
For more information contact RAPS Head of School Nick Budge on 01843 582847
Read MoreSchools Team Up to Clean Up
Published 31/03/23
Children from Chilton Primary’s Tidy School Team and Ramsgate Arts Primary’s Eco Warriors teamed up with town mayor Raushan Ara for her annual spring clean.Pupils from Year 4 in both schools were armed with bags and litter pickers to help the Ramsgate civic leader with her quest to keep the town looking neat and tidy.
Cllr Ara met her young team at the top of the High
Street and discussed the importance of community spirit. She gave the children the equipment they needed and they made their way down the high street picking up any litter they found.Both schools are very keen on playing their part on maintaining the environment, both on their own sites and in the wider community wherever possible.
Chilton’s Year 4 teacher Michaela Gale said: “The children were so excited to be making such a positive contribution to the community. A number of members of the public commented on how well behaved they were and thanked them for their help in cleaning up the town.“The project contributed to our wider work in school surrounding the environment. The children that went along make up part of our Tidy School Team. They litter-pick around the school each lunch time.”
RAPS teacher Kate Maclean who works with the Eco Warriors added: “Our pupils
were incredible. They worked very hard and tirelessly to hunt down litter and bag it up – they were even gifted with some biscuits from Corby's Tea Room for doing such a good job.”And the end result was that working together with town mayor, the children from both schools played a big part for their community by teaming up to clean up.
*The Great Ramsgate Spring Clean is organised by the Ramsgate Litter Forum and every year it holds a series of short local litter-picks across the town, aimed at tackling the areas that attract lots of litter.
The forum brings together individuals, and groups of people, working with local businesses and Ramsgate Town Council and Thanet District Council to push for cleaner streets and more responsible disposal of waste.
Chilton Primary and Ramsgate Arts Primary are members of the Viking Academy Trust together with Upton Junior School in Broadstairs.