<![CDATA[Riverside Academy News Feed - Latest News]]> https://www.riversideacademy.co.uk%2Fnews%2F%3Fpid%3D11%26amp%3Bnid%3D1 Juniper Education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.5 (junipereducation.org) Wed, 24 Sep 2025 20:43:16 GMT Wed, 24 Sep 2025 20:43:16 GMT <![CDATA[ Apply for a place at our Nursery ]]> https://www.riversideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=1&storyid=67 Are you looking for a Nursery place for your child?

]]> Wed, 24 Sep 2025 20:43:16 GMT https://www.riversideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=1&storyid=67 <![CDATA[ Rugby in Bloom 2024 ]]> https://www.riversideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=1&storyid=66 Riverside Academy have received the Platinum Award for Rugby In Bloom 2024. 

]]> Wed, 25 Sep 2024 10:16:35 GMT https://www.riversideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=1&storyid=66 <![CDATA[ REAch Teach primary teacher training partnership ]]> https://www.riversideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=1&storyid=65 Join the REAch Teach primary teacher training partnership.

]]> Thu, 9 May 2024 18:42:34 GMT https://www.riversideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=1&storyid=65 <![CDATA[ World Book Day 2024 ]]> https://www.riversideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=1&storyid=64 Riverside Academy celebrate reading during World Book Day.

]]> Thu, 7 Mar 2024 18:19:12 GMT https://www.riversideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=1&storyid=64 <![CDATA[ Riverside biodiversity vote ]]> https://www.riversideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=1&storyid=63 Riverside's children, parents and carers to vote on how they would like our outdoor area improved.

]]> Fri, 20 Oct 2023 11:01:53 GMT https://www.riversideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=1&storyid=63 <![CDATA[ Platinum Award for Rugby In Bloom 2022 ]]> https://www.riversideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=1&storyid=62 Riverside Academy have received a platinum award for Rugby In Bloom 2022. 

]]> Mon, 14 Nov 2022 14:19:02 GMT https://www.riversideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=1&storyid=62 <![CDATA[ 11 Before 11: make or break a Reach2 record ]]> https://www.riversideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=1&storyid=61 On Wednesday 12th October, Riverside Academy took part in an 11 Before 11 promise.

]]> Wed, 12 Oct 2022 20:21:18 GMT https://www.riversideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=1&storyid=61 <![CDATA[ Growing and cooking vegetables ]]> https://www.riversideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=1&storyid=60 Year 1 have cooked harvest soup this week using vegetables from our allotment.

]]> Mon, 10 Oct 2022 15:34:29 GMT https://www.riversideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=1&storyid=60 <![CDATA[ Year 3 tag rugby festival ]]> https://www.riversideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=1&storyid=59 Year 3 have attended the Harris Schools Partnership tag rugby festival.

]]> Mon, 10 Oct 2022 15:27:01 GMT https://www.riversideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=1&storyid=59 <![CDATA[ Remembering 'a life in service' ]]> https://www.riversideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=1&storyid=58 We are all deeply saddened by the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Our thoughts and condolences are with the Royal Family as we join those around the world in mourning our much-loved Queen.

Rest in peace, Your Majesty.

]]> Fri, 9 Sep 2022 11:54:12 GMT https://www.riversideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=1&storyid=58 <![CDATA[ Updates on COVID-19 ]]> https://www.riversideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=1&storyid=57 Updates we have made in light of COVID-19 can be found in the 'letters to parents' section on our website.

]]> Tue, 17 Mar 2020 20:42:00 GMT https://www.riversideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=1&storyid=57 <![CDATA[ Year 4 visit The British Museum ]]> https://www.riversideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=1&storyid=56 Year 4 visited The British Museum in London to discover a range of Ancient Egyptian artefacts.  ]]> Tue, 17 Mar 2020 20:44:18 GMT https://www.riversideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=1&storyid=56 <![CDATA[ Year 3 theatre visit ]]> https://www.riversideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=1&storyid=55 Year 3 went to London's West End to watch Matilda at the theatre.

]]> Sun, 16 Feb 2020 14:15:05 GMT https://www.riversideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=1&storyid=55 <![CDATA[ Year 6 visit Coventry Cathedral ]]> https://www.riversideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=1&storyid=54 Year 6 visit Coventry Cathedral to find out more about how World War Two impacted on our local area.

]]> Tue, 17 Nov 2020 08:25:22 GMT https://www.riversideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=1&storyid=54 <![CDATA[ Year 1 visit Coventry Transport Museum ]]> https://www.riversideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=1&storyid=53 Year 1 visited Coventry Transport Museum to learn more about how transport has changed over time.

]]> Sun, 16 Feb 2020 13:55:32 GMT https://www.riversideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=1&storyid=53 <![CDATA[ Year 6 11B411 Good Deed ]]> https://www.riversideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=1&storyid=52 Year 6 volunteered to clean St Bololph's church in Newbold during their Christmas Tree Festival.

]]> Tue, 17 Nov 2020 08:25:22 GMT https://www.riversideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=1&storyid=52 <![CDATA[ Year 5 11B411 Good Deed ]]> https://www.riversideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=1&storyid=51 Year 5 went to our local residential home, Mill Green, to sing Christmas carols to the residents and staff.

]]> Sun, 16 Feb 2020 13:42:11 GMT https://www.riversideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=1&storyid=51 <![CDATA[ Year 2 11B411 Good Deed ]]> https://www.riversideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=1&storyid=50 Today year 2 visited our local church, St. Botolph, to serve chocolate cake to our church community members.

]]> Wed, 20 Nov 2019 10:10:55 GMT https://www.riversideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=1&storyid=50 <![CDATA[ Reception 11B411 Good Deed ]]> https://www.riversideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=1&storyid=49 This week, reception class were visited by Rugby firefighters. To say thank you to the firefighters, who work in our community, reception class kindly washed their fire engine for them.

 

]]> Sun, 16 Feb 2020 16:53:48 GMT https://www.riversideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=1&storyid=49 <![CDATA[ Platinum award ]]> https://www.riversideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=1&storyid=48 Representatives from our gardening club went to Benn Hall today to recieve our Platinum Award for 'Year of Green Action'  Rugby In Bloom.

]]> Tue, 17 Sep 2019 18:04:47 GMT https://www.riversideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=1&storyid=48 <![CDATA[ Riverside Academy record 'Do they know it's Christmas? (Feed the world)' ]]> https://www.riversideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=1&storyid=47 In Music lessons this half term, the children of Riverside Academy have been learning, performing and recording 'Do they know it's Christmas? (Feed the world)'.

]]> Sun, 23 Dec 2018 12:49:54 GMT https://www.riversideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=1&storyid=47 <![CDATA[ Riverside Christmas Raffle Results Drawn ]]> https://www.riversideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=1&storyid=46 Congratulations to the winners of Riverside Academy's Christmas 2018 raffle!

]]> Tue, 18 Dec 2018 20:17:15 GMT https://www.riversideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=1&storyid=46 <![CDATA[ Riverside curriculum afternoons ]]> https://www.riversideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=1&storyid=45 Tue, 23 Oct 2018 15:45:37 GMT https://www.riversideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=1&storyid=45 <![CDATA[ Gardening Club fruit and vegetable sale ]]> https://www.riversideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=1&storyid=44 Gardening Club will be selling their harvested fruit and vegetables over the next few weeks.

]]> Tue, 23 Oct 2018 15:30:19 GMT https://www.riversideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=1&storyid=44 <![CDATA[ Performance of Cinderella ]]> https://www.riversideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=1&storyid=43 We were treated to a lively performance of Cinderella by M & M Theatrical Productions last week. The children (and staff) loved the way they told the story and encouraged us all to join in with songs and chants. 

]]> Wed, 31 Jan 2018 10:47:32 GMT https://www.riversideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=1&storyid=43 <![CDATA[ Winter Day ]]> https://www.riversideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=1&storyid=42 Wrap up warm- winter is still here! Read more about our winter day!

]]> Mon, 22 Jan 2018 11:19:19 GMT https://www.riversideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=1&storyid=42 <![CDATA[ Christmas at Riverside ]]> https://www.riversideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=1&storyid=41 Read all about the Festive season here at Riverside!]]> Tue, 23 Jan 2018 14:05:48 GMT https://www.riversideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=1&storyid=41 <![CDATA[ Year 3's Trip to see Matilda in London ]]> https://www.riversideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=1&storyid=40 On Wednesday 22nd November Year 3 had the fantastic opportunity to go and watch Matilda the Musical at Cambridge Theatre and visit the British Museum in London. All the children had a wonderful experience they will never forget. 

]]> Tue, 17 Nov 2020 08:25:21 GMT https://www.riversideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=1&storyid=40 <![CDATA[ Remembrance Sunday ]]> https://www.riversideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=1&storyid=39 For Remembrance day students from Riverside Academy took part in the memorial service at St. Botolph's Church. 

Photos of the day are shown below. 

]]> Tue, 17 Nov 2020 08:25:21 GMT https://www.riversideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=1&storyid=39 <![CDATA[ Grandparents Bonfire Lunch ]]> https://www.riversideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=1&storyid=38 To celebrate bonfire’s night grandparents were invited to join their grand child or grand children for a lunch on Friday 3rd November. 

]]> Tue, 17 Nov 2020 08:25:21 GMT https://www.riversideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=1&storyid=38 <![CDATA[ Year 2 Warwick Castle Trip ]]> https://www.riversideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=1&storyid=37 Year 2 visited Warwick Castle on 19th September 2017. They explored the castle and this trip supported the children’s knowledge and insight about the past, especially Elizabethan times.

]]> Tue, 17 Nov 2020 08:25:21 GMT https://www.riversideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=1&storyid=37 <![CDATA[ Year 5/6 visit to Edale ]]> https://www.riversideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=1&storyid=36 Year 5 and 6 visited Edale in Derbyshire from 19th to 21st June 2017. 

]]> Tue, 17 Nov 2020 08:25:21 GMT https://www.riversideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=1&storyid=36 <![CDATA[ Year 4's Hadrian's Wall Visit ]]> https://www.riversideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=1&storyid=35 Year 4 visited Hadrian's Wall to enhance their learning about the historical site. They all enjoyed the visited. 

]]> Thu, 7 Dec 2017 16:35:49 GMT https://www.riversideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=1&storyid=35 <![CDATA[ Nursery's Visit ]]> https://www.riversideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=1&storyid=34 An exciting trip to Mini Meadows Farm for Nursery! 

]]> Tue, 5 Dec 2017 11:53:49 GMT https://www.riversideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=1&storyid=34 <![CDATA[ Mother's Day Lunch ]]> https://www.riversideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=1&storyid=33 On Friday 24th March, we celebrate Mother's Day by inviting Mothers and Grandmother's to have lunch with their child or children.

It was lovely to see so many attend the event. The children wrote special messages for their Mother's which were handed out with some daffodils.

]]> Thu, 30 Mar 2017 15:39:58 GMT https://www.riversideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=1&storyid=33 <![CDATA[ World Book Day! ]]> https://www.riversideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=1&storyid=32 On Thursday 2nd March the school took part in the world book day! The children dressed up as their favorite characters from their class authors. 

]]> Tue, 17 Nov 2020 08:25:21 GMT https://www.riversideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=1&storyid=32 <![CDATA[ Netball Competition ]]> https://www.riversideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=1&storyid=31 On Wednesday 1st March 8 of our students took part in a Netball Competition at Harris School where they finished in 2nd place! 

]]> Tue, 3 Jan 2017 16:15:31 GMT https://www.riversideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=1&storyid=31 <![CDATA[ Christmas at Riverside! ]]> https://www.riversideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=1&storyid=30 The last week of term is full of festive activities which the children enjoy such as Christmas Performances, Christmas lunch, party day, carol service at church and festive workshops for nursery. Nursery even received a visit from Santa! 

]]> Fri, 3 Feb 2017 15:28:37 GMT https://www.riversideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=1&storyid=30 <![CDATA[ Children in Need ]]> https://www.riversideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=1&storyid=29 On Friday 18th November we supported Children in Need.

]]> Mon, 4 Jan 2021 17:51:24 GMT https://www.riversideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=1&storyid=29 <![CDATA[ Year 4's River Walk ]]> https://www.riversideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=1&storyid=28 As Year 4 are learning about Andy Goldsworthy in class they had the opportunity to go for a walk along the River Avon to create their own pieces of art. They used tree branches, bright flowers and leaves.

]]> Tue, 17 Nov 2020 08:25:21 GMT https://www.riversideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=1&storyid=28 <![CDATA[ Celebration Lunch for New Kitchen ]]> https://www.riversideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=1&storyid=27 On Wednesday 12th and 19th of October, we celebrated our new kitchen by inviting parents in for lunch with their child/children.

What was served....

  • Roast Scottish Beef with Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes and gravy. 
  • Oriental Quorn with egg Noodles.
  • For dessert there was chocolate frosted sponge or ice cream.
]]> Wed, 23 Nov 2016 12:42:21 GMT https://www.riversideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=1&storyid=27 <![CDATA[ Year 1 Farm Visit ]]> https://www.riversideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=1&storyid=26 On Tuesday 18th October Year 1 visited Manor Farm in Lawford Heath to see cows being milked and they had the opportunity to feed calves, play with kittens and dogs and learn how food is produced. 

]]> Tue, 17 Nov 2020 08:25:21 GMT https://www.riversideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=1&storyid=26 <![CDATA[ Rugby in Bloom Awards ]]> https://www.riversideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=1&storyid=25 Our skilled gardeners have been invited to attend a ceremony led by the Mayor of Rugby to receive a Platinum Award. This acknowledges their hard work, commitment and dedication. Well done and thank you to them all. We are very proud of them.

]]> Mon, 10 Oct 2016 14:23:03 GMT https://www.riversideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=1&storyid=25 <![CDATA[ Year 2 Warwick Castle Trip ]]> https://www.riversideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=1&storyid=24 Year 2 went on a trip to Warwick Castle on Thursday 22nd September 2016.

]]> Wed, 28 Sep 2016 15:21:47 GMT https://www.riversideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=1&storyid=24 <![CDATA[ Year 3 Charlie and the Chocolate Factory ]]> https://www.riversideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=1&storyid=23 Year 3 went to London on Wednesday 21st September to watch the west end show 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'!

]]> Wed, 28 Sep 2016 15:14:57 GMT https://www.riversideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=1&storyid=23 <![CDATA[ Year 6 visit to Parliament ]]> https://www.riversideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=1&storyid=22 Year 6 had the fantastic opportunity to visit the Houses of Parliament on Monday 19th September 2016.

]]> Wed, 28 Sep 2016 15:15:18 GMT https://www.riversideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=1&storyid=22 <![CDATA[ Temple Speech Rooms ]]> https://www.riversideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=1&storyid=21 On the 6th July our students had the fantastic opportunity to sing at the Temple Speech Rooms in Rugby. ]]> Wed, 28 Sep 2016 15:15:46 GMT https://www.riversideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=1&storyid=21 <![CDATA[ Year 6 Bikeability ]]> https://www.riversideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=1&storyid=20 On 20th June twelve of our Year 6 students had the opportunity to take the Level 2 course in Bikeability.

]]> Tue, 17 Nov 2020 08:25:21 GMT https://www.riversideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=1&storyid=20 <![CDATA[ Year 5/6 Trip to France ]]> https://www.riversideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=1&storyid=19 Find out what some of Year 5/6 have been doing on their trip to France and what they have left to experience. 

]]> Wed, 28 Sep 2016 15:14:32 GMT https://www.riversideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=1&storyid=19 <![CDATA[ Year 4's Hadrian's Wall Visit So Far.. ]]> https://www.riversideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=1&storyid=18 An exciting update on the Year 4's visit to Hadrian's Wall.

]]> Wed, 28 Sep 2016 15:14:02 GMT https://www.riversideacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=1&storyid=18