<![CDATA[William Ransom Primary School News Feed - News]]> https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk%2Flearning%2Dand%2Dcurriculum%2Fnews Juniper Education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.5 (junipereducation.org) Mon, 12 Jan 2026 09:59:27 GMT Mon, 12 Jan 2026 09:59:27 GMT <![CDATA[ Food from around the World 2025 ]]> https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/news/food-from-around-the-world-2025 A huge thank you to everyone who cooked, prepared, and shared delicious food and drinks from your heritage for our school celebration!

It was an incredible event — full of colour, flavour, and community spirit. The children (and staff!) loved tasting the wonderful dishes and learning about the stories, traditions, and preparation behind them. Your generosity and enthusiasm made the day truly special and helped us all appreciate the richness of our diverse school community.

Thank you once again for helping us create such a rewarding and exciting experience for everyone.

]]> Wed, 22 Oct 2025 16:53:17 GMT https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/news/food-from-around-the-world-2025 <![CDATA[ Friendship Day: Learning, Laughing and Growing Together! ]]> https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/news/friendship-day-learning-laughing-and-growing-together At William Ransom Primary School, we believe that friendship is one of the most important building blocks of a happy and successful school life. That’s why we were so excited to celebrate Friendship Day — a day dedicated to exploring what it means to be a kind, respectful and caring friend.

]]> Mon, 12 Jan 2026 09:59:27 GMT https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/news/friendship-day-learning-laughing-and-growing-together <![CDATA[ Just Talk Week: A Celebration of Mental Health and Wellbeing! ]]> https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/news/just-talk-week-a-celebration-of-mental-health-and-wellbeing What an incredible week it has been at William Ransom School! This week was dedicated to promoting mental health and wellbeing amongst our students through a variety of engaging activities. The theme this year was “Know yourself, Grow yourself,” encouraging our students to dive deeper into understanding themselves while cultivating their potential. Here are some Year 3 children showing their creativity in some challenges:

 

]]> Sat, 21 Jun 2025 11:46:48 GMT https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/news/just-talk-week-a-celebration-of-mental-health-and-wellbeing <![CDATA[ William Ransom celebrates Ramadan and Eid ]]> https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/news/william-ransom-celebrates-ramadan-and-eid On Monday and Tuesday, we celebrated Ramadan and Eid with assemblies for both Key Stages. We heard from some of our pupils about what the month of Ramadan means to them and how they will be celebrating Eid with their families. Thank you very much to these students and their families - and Eid Mubarak to all who celebrate!

]]> Tue, 25 Mar 2025 15:38:46 GMT https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/news/william-ransom-celebrates-ramadan-and-eid <![CDATA[ Thank you for coming! ]]> https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/news/thank-you-for-coming A huge thank you to all the parents, aunts, uncles, grandparents and everyone else who came to enjoy books with the children for World Book Day again this year.  It was so lovely to see so many of you here, reading and talking about books with the children.

]]> Fri, 14 Mar 2025 16:13:30 GMT https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/news/thank-you-for-coming <![CDATA[ Pancake Day Race ]]> https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/news/pancake-day-race On a beautiful sunny Tuesday, we held our annual pancake race with one boy and one girl from each House from Year 3 to 6 competing in a relay style race around the playground.  The whole school came out to cheer on their team and it was a close run race, as you will be able to read from Luke’s report below:

]]> Tue, 4 Mar 2025 15:34:35 GMT https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/news/pancake-day-race <![CDATA[ Storytelling Day at WR ]]> https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/news/storytelling-day-at-wr Chip came to tell some 'Epic Tales'

]]> Fri, 28 Feb 2025 16:52:32 GMT https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/news/storytelling-day-at-wr <![CDATA[ Year 3 and 4 football - fixture 1 of 3! ]]> https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/sports-and-physical-activity/year-3-and-4-football-fixture-1-of-3 This year, nearly 70 children in Year 3 and 4 have been attending lunchtime football club, led by the inspiring Miss Mumford and Mr Howard. For half the year, these children have been attending a weekly girls' or boys' session to learn the sport, improve team work, sports-person-ship and resilience whilst getting active and having some serious fun!

]]> Thu, 13 Feb 2025 14:38:31 GMT https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/sports-and-physical-activity/year-3-and-4-football-fixture-1-of-3 <![CDATA[ Year 5 and 6 Sportshall Athletics! ]]> https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/news/year-5-and-6-sportshall-athletics On Thursday 30th January, our Year 5 and 6 team took part in the North Herts School Sport Partnership Sportshall Athletics competition at Hitchin Boys' School.

]]> Fri, 31 Jan 2025 16:00:40 GMT https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/news/year-5-and-6-sportshall-athletics <![CDATA[ Project Polyglot ]]> https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/news/project-polyglot French and Spanish Lessons this week!

]]> Fri, 24 Jan 2025 11:30:27 GMT https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/news/project-polyglot <![CDATA[ The Christmas Postbox is open! ]]> https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/news/the-christmas-postbox-is-open The Christmas Deliveries have started!

]]> Tue, 17 Dec 2024 16:57:24 GMT https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/news/the-christmas-postbox-is-open <![CDATA[ Decorations Day in Ash & Oak ]]> https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/news/decorations-day-in-ash-and-oak It was a busy day in Ash and Oak Class on Friday as they enjoyed making Christmas decorations with parents, carers and family members!

]]> Sat, 23 Nov 2024 11:14:43 GMT https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/news/decorations-day-in-ash-and-oak <![CDATA[ Viking Shield Artwork! ]]> https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/news/viking-shield-artwork Viking shield fun in Willow and Rowan! 

]]> Sat, 23 Nov 2024 17:36:38 GMT https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/news/viking-shield-artwork <![CDATA[ Snow at WR! ]]> https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/news/snow-at-wr There was excitement everywhere this morning as children entered the school grounds in flurries of snow!

]]> Tue, 19 Nov 2024 20:27:52 GMT https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/news/snow-at-wr <![CDATA[ Local Author Visit ]]> https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/news/local-author-visit The children were fortunate enough to be visited by local author, Su Murley, today.

]]> Sat, 23 Nov 2024 17:20:51 GMT https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/news/local-author-visit <![CDATA[ Bikeability at WR ]]> https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/news/bikeability-at-wr Year 5 enjoyed a week of bikeability!

]]> Tue, 19 Nov 2024 20:37:52 GMT https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/news/bikeability-at-wr <![CDATA[ Diwali Assembly ]]> https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/news/diwali-assembly Diwali Assembly

]]> Mon, 4 Nov 2024 17:24:03 GMT https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/news/diwali-assembly <![CDATA[ Gardening Club Trip ]]> https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/news/gardening-club-trip Some members of Year 4 and 5 Gardening Club visited Hitchin Youth Allotments this week with Mr Carmody. 

]]> Thu, 24 Oct 2024 09:41:17 GMT https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/news/gardening-club-trip <![CDATA[ WR Netball Match V Ickleford ]]> https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/news/wr-netball-match-v-ickleford On Friday afternoon, our netballers took on Ickleford, with both the A and B team in action. It was a very exciting first match of the netball season (after all previous matches being rained off). Both teams won their matches, with a close 3-2 game and a less close 13-0 scoreline. Moment of the game goes to Olivia for her last-second goal, saving her team from a draw! 
]]> Sun, 20 Oct 2024 21:31:16 GMT https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/news/wr-netball-match-v-ickleford <![CDATA[ Feed Up, Warm Up ]]> https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/news/feed-up-warm-up On Friday we welcomed in a guest speaker from Feed Up, Warm Up, to help the children understand how challenging life currently is for many and to understand more about poverty and how foodbanks are playing an increasing part in the lives of people in every community.

]]> Sun, 20 Oct 2024 21:39:43 GMT https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/news/feed-up-warm-up <![CDATA[ WR Benchball Team in Action! ]]> https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/news/wr-benchball-team-in-action Thursday saw our Yr 5 and 6 children taking part in a benchball festival at Knights Templar school. Full credit to the children who took part, as they had to adapt to a different set of rules on the day. But they did so very well and thoroughly enjoyed some fast moving games, while having a lot of fun and showing great teamwork throughout! Well done to all involved!

]]> Sun, 20 Oct 2024 21:15:43 GMT https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/news/wr-benchball-team-in-action <![CDATA[ Night Owls Visit WR! ]]> https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/news/night-owls-visit-wr Sun, 13 Oct 2024 20:26:37 GMT https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/news/night-owls-visit-wr <![CDATA[ Food from around the World ]]> https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/news/food-from-around-the-world-1 Food from around the World 2024

]]> Mon, 21 Oct 2024 16:26:54 GMT https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/news/food-from-around-the-world-1 <![CDATA[ Yr 3&4 Tag Rugby Festival ]]> https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/news/yr-3-and-4-tag-rugby-festival Sun, 13 Oct 2024 20:41:19 GMT https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/news/yr-3-and-4-tag-rugby-festival <![CDATA[ Festival of Languages Day ]]> https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/news/festival-of-languages-day Celebrating Languages William Ransom Style!

]]> Wed, 16 Oct 2024 09:47:18 GMT https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/news/festival-of-languages-day <![CDATA[ Celebration of Pets ]]> https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/news/celebration-of-pets Sat, 20 Jul 2024 19:48:20 GMT https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/news/celebration-of-pets <![CDATA[ Graffiti Workshops ]]> https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/news/graffiti-workshops Sat, 20 Jul 2024 19:49:45 GMT https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/news/graffiti-workshops <![CDATA[ Art Club ]]> https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/news/art-club Sat, 20 Jul 2024 19:50:56 GMT https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/news/art-club <![CDATA[ Vesak Assembly ]]> https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/news/vesak-assembly Sat, 20 Jul 2024 19:53:00 GMT https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/news/vesak-assembly <![CDATA[ Year 5 Peer Mediation Training ]]> https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/news/year-5-peer-mediation-training Sat, 20 Jul 2024 19:54:34 GMT https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/news/year-5-peer-mediation-training <![CDATA[ Fabulous flowers ]]> https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/news/fabulous-flowers Sat, 20 Jul 2024 19:55:58 GMT https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/news/fabulous-flowers <![CDATA[ Week 4 of Summer term ]]> https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/news/week-4-of-summer-term Sat, 20 Jul 2024 19:57:56 GMT https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/news/week-4-of-summer-term <![CDATA[ Week 3 of Summer term ]]> https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/news/week-3-of-summer-term Sat, 20 Jul 2024 19:59:14 GMT https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/news/week-3-of-summer-term <![CDATA[ The River Nile ]]> https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/news/the-river-nile Sat, 20 Jul 2024 20:01:16 GMT https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/news/the-river-nile <![CDATA[ Our first Book Review winner ]]> https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/news/our-first-book-review-winner Sat, 20 Jul 2024 20:02:45 GMT https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/news/our-first-book-review-winner <![CDATA[ Summer term news – Week 2 ]]> https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/news/summer-term-news-week-2 Sat, 20 Jul 2024 20:04:11 GMT https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/news/summer-term-news-week-2 <![CDATA[ Week 1 of Summer term ]]> https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/news/week-1-of-summer-term Sat, 20 Jul 2024 20:05:34 GMT https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/news/week-1-of-summer-term <![CDATA[ Easter Traditions Assembly ]]> https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/news/easter-traditions-assembly Sat, 20 Jul 2024 20:08:51 GMT https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/news/easter-traditions-assembly <![CDATA[ Spring Issue Out Now! ]]> https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/news/spring-issue-out-now Sat, 20 Jul 2024 20:10:32 GMT https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/news/spring-issue-out-now <![CDATA[ World Book Day ]]> https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/news/world-book-day Sat, 20 Jul 2024 20:11:57 GMT https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/news/world-book-day <![CDATA[ Ramadan and Eid Assembly ]]> https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/news/ramadan-and-eid-assembly Sat, 20 Jul 2024 20:15:23 GMT https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/news/ramadan-and-eid-assembly <![CDATA[ Science Week at William Ransom ]]> https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/news/science-week-at-william-ransom Sat, 20 Jul 2024 20:19:40 GMT https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/news/science-week-at-william-ransom <![CDATA[ Spring Term Update ]]> https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/news/spring-term-update Sat, 20 Jul 2024 20:21:14 GMT https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/news/spring-term-update <![CDATA[ Science Club ]]> https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/news/science-club Sat, 20 Jul 2024 20:22:46 GMT https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/news/science-club <![CDATA[ World Book Day Fun in Year 3! ]]> https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/news/world-book-day-fun-in-year-3 Sat, 20 Jul 2024 20:24:08 GMT https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/news/world-book-day-fun-in-year-3 <![CDATA[ Week 5 of Spring term ]]> https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/news/week-5-of-spring-term Sat, 20 Jul 2024 20:25:36 GMT https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/news/week-5-of-spring-term <![CDATA[ Week 4 of Spring term ]]> https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/news/week-4-of-spring-term Sat, 20 Jul 2024 20:28:41 GMT https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/news/week-4-of-spring-term <![CDATA[ Diversity Book Display ]]> https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/news/diversity-book-display Sat, 20 Jul 2024 20:30:21 GMT https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/news/diversity-book-display <![CDATA[ Week 3 of Spring term ]]> https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/news/week-3-of-spring-term Sat, 20 Jul 2024 20:31:32 GMT https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/news/week-3-of-spring-term <![CDATA[ Badminton in Maple Class… with balloons? ]]> https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/news/badminton-in-maple-class-with-balloons Sat, 20 Jul 2024 20:32:49 GMT https://www.wransom.herts.sch.uk/learning-and-curriculum/news/badminton-in-maple-class-with-balloons