During half term students from Ruskin, along with pupils from the other Priory Federation Academies, travelled to Bardonecchia, Italy, on the annual ski trip. The trip was a huge success and the weather conditions for skiing in Italy were great, ranging from snow at the start of the week to bright sunshine by the end of the week.
To celebrate World Book Day on 2nd March, students at The Priory Ruskin Academy will be able to collect a voucher from their English teachers, The Reading Room and Student reception. This voucher entitles them to a free book from local retailers such as Asda, WH Smith and Waterstones and amongst the great titles on offer this year are books from brilliant British authors such as Jacqueline Wilson, Francesca Simon and David Walliams, who have all written them exclusively for WBD. Also making an appearance is Enid Blyton's The Famous Five, which has been specially illustrated to celebrate its 75th anniversary. Students also have the option to use the voucher to get £1 off any book of their choice instead.
The first edition of the Trust's new newsletter, The Priory Star, has now been published.
A huge well done to all Ruskin staff and students who took part in the Rotary Swimarathon on Saturday 4th February.
On Monday 30th January, 16 Sixth Form Performing Arts students from The Priory Ruskin Academy set off to Disneyland Paris for three days.
On January 26th, in preparation for Chinese New Year, students enjoyed a taste of Chinese culture. Staff cleverly crafted normal lessons to give a twist of China across the curriculum.
The Priory Ruskin Academy have become the first school in the country to launch the nationally recognised National Baccalaureate at KS3. Aimed at recognising and celebrating students that engage fully with all aspects of Academy life and the wider community, the award is fundamentally built on our very successful Ruskin Respect awards (Aiming High, Learning, Health, Community and Creativity). Students are also required to complete a specific independent learning project and presentation as well as a reading passport, demonstrating engagement in a wide reading programme.
The Priory Ruskin Academy is hosting a charity coffee morning on January 20th to help raise money for The Rotary Club and Action Against Child Slavery.
In line with Ruskin tradition, we are holding a House Competition and collecting Christmas cards in order to raise money for charity, so rememeber not to throw your cards away and bring them into school in the New Year.
Monday 12th December saw Years 7, 8 and 9 join together, in the beautiful setting of St Wulfram’s Church, for the Academy's annual Christmas Carol Service.
On Wednesday 7th and Thursday 8th December The Priory Ruskin Academy welcomed choirs from six local primary schools to come together for a Christmas celebration.
The Priory Ruskin Academy will be entering numerous student teams into the Rotary Swimarathon on the 4th February 2017. Students don't have to be the fastest swimmers - just enthusiastic, able to swim a length of the Meres' swimming pool and willing to raise some sponsorship money for a good cause!