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15/10/18Children’s Art Project is ‘Amazing’
A vibrant art project with Thanet pop artist Charlie Evaristo-Boyce ticks all the boxes for children at Ramsgate Arts Primary School. Over two days children from all age groups have worked with the 26 year old on creating designs on dozens of cardboard boxes under Charlie’s favourite theme...Read Full Story
15/10/18Exploring the World of Art
Creative children have been inspired to create self-portraits in the style of acclaimed Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. She is the latest ‘artist of the term’ for pupils at Ramsgate Arts Primary School to explore and they have been challenged to use bright colours and fill the background...Read Full Story
15/10/18Diva the Tarantula and Friends Visit RAPS
Four and five year old children at Ramsgate Arts Primary have explored the world of magnificent mini beasts. They came face to face with a range of creatures when Zoo Lab ranger Tyler Barry brought a selection of her favourites to school to meet Reception classes. The visitors included Pocus...Read Full Story
08/10/18Junior Pupil Leaders Help Make A Difference
Pupils at Ramsgate Arts Primary have an important role to play in how their school is run. The first meeting of the Junior Leadership Team for 2018/2019 has been held and the group consists of two representatives from each year group. The boys and girls will meet regularly to discuss potential...Read Full Story
28/09/18Lenny Henry: Arts Vital for a child's sense of inclusion
Sir Lenny George Henry, CBE, is a British stand-up comedian, actor, singer, writer, and TV presenter. For National Inclusion Week, which runs from 24-28 September, Sir Lenny writes about the importance of the creative arts to a child's upbringing and sense of inclusion, fondly remembering his...Read Full Story
12/09/18Big Smiles and Lots of Fun for RAPS New Pupils
Four year olds are already settling into life with a smile at Ramsgate Arts Primary School in Ramsgate. The new Reception group has already explored the specially-designed building, played with games and toys, enjoyed a range of activities in the outdoor play area including dressing up and met th...Read Full Story
24/07/18Wonderful Wonderland Debut
The magical and mysterious world of Alice’s adventures in Wonderland captivated children and parents when Ramsgate Arts Primary pupils made their public bow on stage. The cast from Years 5,4 and 3 worked tirelessly with teacher John Williams, who directed the show, and with staff and the sc...Read Full Story
24/07/18Everyone’s A Winner at RAPS Games
The first sports day at Ramsgate Arts Primary, which opened last September, was a fun family event of races, activities and laughter. More than 150 pupils cheered on by families and friends took part in a busy programme tailored to suit all ages and abilities on the playing field and games area...Read Full Story
12/07/18Fun and Fascinating STEM Projects
The importance of science, technology, engineering and maths has been explored in challenging and fun workshops by children at Ramsgate Arts Primary School. Day-long sessions have been held with professionals from Cummins Power Generators who tailored learning activities to age groups. Pupils...Read Full Story
12/07/18Pupils’ Passionate Public Speaking Challenge
For The Better Of The World, We Should Change…was the thought-provoking and challenging theme that children explored in the first annual Viking Academy Trust public speaking competition. The theme tested pupils at each of the Trust schools – Upton Junior, Chilton Primary and Ramsgate...Read Full Story