The Rivers C. of E. Academy Trust
In art this week, Y1 have been exploring different sculpture techniques using playdough! Y1 used techniques such as rolling, pinching, flattening and pressing to make some amazing sculptures!
In Year 3, we began our new science topic by exploring magnets. We gathered items from around the classroom, then predicted which ones were magnetic and which ones weren't. Next, we tested them with the magnets to see if we were correct.
Ready, set...Reception
Why I chose The Rivers Teaching Alliance In this video, a trainee teacher explains why they decided to train with The Rivers Teaching Alliance. After researching different routes into teaching, they were drawn to Rivers because of its strong reputation for supporting trainees. If you're exploring your options and want teacher training that puts support at the centre, this is a great place to start. Find out more about training with The Rivers Teaching Alliance: https://www.riverscofe.co.uk/train-with-us/initial-teacher-training #TeacherTraining #RiversTeachingAlliance #InitialTeacherTraining #Education #Teach #ITT #ProfessionalDevelopment #traintoteach
Reception Offer Day 2026 Welcome to all the families who have been offered a place at our school! We are excited for your child to join us and to experience an extraordinary education here in our community. What happens next? Accept your offer Please make sure you accept the offer by the deadline shown in your letter or email. This secures your child's place with us. Transition information coming soon. We will soon send you all the details you need for a smooth start including next steps, key dates and how we'll support your child as they move into Reception. We can't wait to welcome our new Reception children in September!
Reception Day Offer 2026 Welcome to all the families who have been offered a place at our school. We are excited for your child to join us and to experience an extraordinary education here in our community. What happens next? Accept your offer Please make sure you accept the offer by the deadline shown in your letter or email. This secures yours child's place with us. Transition information coming soon We will soon send you all the details you need for a smooth start including next steps, key dates and how we'll support your child as they move into Reception. We can't wait to welcome our new Reception children in September
Reception Offer Day 2026 We are delighted to welcome all the families who have been offered a place at our school! We're so excited for your child to join us and to begin their journey towards an extraordinary education within our school community. What happens next? Accept your offer Please remember to accept the offer by the deadline stated in your letter or email. This is essential to secure your child's place with us. Still need a Reception place? We still have spaces available for September. If you're interested in joining our school, please contact us directly we'd love to hear from you. Transition information coming soon We'll be in touch shortly with everything you need to support a smooth and happy start to Reception, including next steps, key dates, and how we'll help your child settle in. We can't wait to welcome our new Reception children this September!
Reception Offer Day 2026 Welcome to all the families who have been offered a place at our school! We are excited for your child to join us and to experience an extraordinary education here in our community. What happens next? Accept your offer Please make sure you accept the offer by the deadline shown in your letter or email. This secures your child's place with us. Still need a Reception place? We have a few spaces available for September. If you're interested in joining our school, please contact us directly. Transition information coming soon We will soon send you all the details you need for a smooth start including next steps, key dates and how we'll support your child as they move into Reception. We can't wait to welcome our new Reception children in September! #nwpa #northworcesterprimary #offerday #NewSchool #reception #receptionclass
Primary School Offer Day A huge congratulations to all our families who received their primary school offers today! If you have been offered a place with us – welcome! We are so excited to have you join our school community and begin this special journey together. For those still considering options, we do have places available. Please feel free to get in touch to find out more or arrange a visit – we'd love to hear from you! #PrimarySchoolOffers #SchoolAdmissions #Welcome #NewBeginnings The Rivers CofE Academy Trust
Reception Offer Day 2026 Welcome to all the families who have been offered a place at our school! We are excited for your child to join us and to experience an extraordinary education here in our community. What happens next? Accept your offer Please make sure you accept the offer by the deadline shown in your letter or email. This secures your child's place with us. Still need a Reception place? We still have spaces available for September. If you're interested in joining our school, please contact us directly at: office-wy@riverscofe.co.uk Transition information coming soon We will soon send you all the details you need for a smooth start including next steps, key dates and how we'll support your child as they move into Reception. We can't wait to welcome our new Reception children in September!
Reception Offer Day 2026 Welcome to all the families who have been offered a place at our school! We are excited for your child to join us and to experience an extraordinary education here in our community. What happens next? Accept your offer Please make sure you accept the offer by the deadline shown in your letter or email. This secures your child's place with us. Still need a Reception place? We still have spaces available for September. If you're interested in joining our school, please contact the school office on 01299 896246. Transition information coming soon We will soon send you all the details you need for a smooth start including next steps, key dates and how we'll support your child as they move into Reception. We can't wait to welcome our new Reception children in September!
Reception Offer Day 2026 Welcome to all the families who have been offered a place at our school! We are excited for your child to join us and to experience an extraordinary education here in our community. What happens next? Accept your offer Please make sure you accept the offer by the deadline shown in your letter or email. This secures your child's place with us. Still need a Reception place? We still have spaces available for September. If you're interested in joining our school, please contact us directly. Transition information coming soon! We will soon send you all the details you need for a smooth start including next steps, key dates and how we'll support your child as they move into Reception. We can't wait to welcome our new Reception children in September!
Today is National Reception Offer Day 2026 Families across the country find out which school their child has been offered for September. Welcome to everyone who has been offered a place at a Rivers CofE Academy Trust school. We are excited for your child to join us and to experience an extraordinary education! What next? - Please accept your offer To secure your child's place, make sure you accept the offer by the deadline shown in your letter or email. - Still looking for a Reception place? Some of our schools still have availability for September. Please contact the schools directly to enquire. Your child's new school will soon send you information about the transition. This will include what happens next, important dates, and how we will help your child settle in smoothly. We look forward to welcoming our new Reception children in September. @burlishpark Cherry Orchard Primary School and Little Cherries Pre-school Cranham Primary School and Cranberries Nursery Cutnall Green C of E Primary School and Preschool Dudley Wood Primary School Great Witley CE Primary School Heronswood Primary School and Pre-School Jubilee Park Academy North Worcester Primary Academy Northwick Manor Primary School Summerhill Primary Academy St Clement's C of E Primary School St Peter's Droitwich C of E Academy Wychbold First and Nursery School
A typically spring day today! Come rain or shine, we love to explore outdoors. Reception children have been learning about hens and chicks and talking about spring. We decided to try and create our own bird nests in our forest area. We took our very own 'Rosie the hen' to test out the nests!
You're Invited to our upcoming Open Day! Monday 20th April Cutnall Green C of E Primary School and Preschool Are you looking for a warm, welcoming school where your child can thrive? Come and explore what makes Cutnall Green C of E Primary School and Preschool so special! Tour our classrooms Discover our outdoor spaces Meet our dedicated staff See learning in action Please email or call the school office to book a tour. We can't wait to meet you! The Rivers CofE Academy Trust Cutnall Green PTA #OpenDay #primaryeducation #cutnallgreen
Congratulations to our Spring 2 Dojo Winners! The children who scored 200 + dojos last half term were able to celebrate their achievement yesterday with a relaxing painting session, inspired by 'Pointillism' artists such as Georges Seurat and Paul Signac. We can't wait for the next treat! Well done!
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Y2 are experimenting with collage this afternoon...messy but very productive and fun!
We definitely ended our residential on a high! What a great morning we have had. We can't wait to see you soon. Get those cuddles ready
Children in Pine Class had a go at making nests and baby chicks at Forest School. A Robin making a nest in their outdoor area had inspired them.
Year 1 have loved our English so far this week - after our adventure on Monday, we have started to explore postcards. The children loved reading a variety of postcards and identifying the features, labelling this beautifully in their book! What superstars they have been
Our annual Easter parade was a bit of a soggy walk this year however the children were still full of smiles whilst they proudly showcased their Easter Bonnets on the way to church.
Don't forget to book your child's school lunch. The cut off to order for next week is tomorrow!
We had a jam-packed afternoon and evening! We have accomplished so much and are looking forward to sharing our achievements with you all tomorrow
Reception have been working on 'arrangements' in maths this week, 6 or not 6?
Please see below advice for Reception 2026 -2027 parents in preparation for Offer Day on Thursday 16th April 2026. #nationalofferday #reception2026
Please don't forget to label your child's school belongings! From backpacks and lunchboxes to wellies and water bottlesclearly naming items helps make sure they come home where they belong A quick label can save time, money, and a lot of "lost property" stress! Label backpacks Mark clothing including PE Kit and Jumpers name lunchboxes and drinks bottles Don't forget wellies & forest school accessories too #ParentTips #SchoolReady #StayOrganised
Year 6 had lots of fun in their maths lesson today! The children were drawing, measuring and classifying angles.
Look at the flowers around our schoolThank you to Bulbs4Kids, our school looks bright and blooming!
Y2 have been enjoying our measuring unit in maths this week. We have carried out a lot of practical activities with fantastic discussion and comparison of length and height. I have been incredibly impressed with their mathematical language and use of the four operations to solve problems.
We have had an adventurous morning so far! We are so proud of all the children
Cooking club is off to a great start!Yesterday, we made pizza bagels! They were delicious! Miss Parkes and Mrs Haney are so excited for next week!
We have had a fantastic first day! We started by being welcomed, unpacking and making our beds. Independence is a big aim for us while we are here as well as resilience. We have already take part in 3 activities and we are learning so much about ourselves and each other. We have some very happy children (some are still awake!) and are looking forward to a full day tomorrow
Today in our Year 3 PE session, we practised our tennis skills. We balanced the ball on the racket, bounced it onto the floor we also managed to get it back onto our rackets whilst bending our knees. Well done to everyone! You all worked really hard and we can see the concentration on your faces.
Y1 had an exciting first day back - today we went on an aeroplane adventure around the world We had to create our passports before we could collect our boarding passes and jump aboard our flight We even got some refreshments from the air hostess' - we travelled to 6 different countries and enjoyed stamping our passports at every destination! We can't wait to explore some of the places we visited on our adventure
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It was so lovely to see all the children back at school todaylooking smart, happy, and ready to learn! The classrooms were full of smiles, enthusiasm, and positive energy, and it's been wonderful to see everyone settling back into their routines so well. We're really looking forward to an exciting term ahead, full of new opportunities and achievements! #learningtogether #schoollife
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Year 4 children have enjoyed their time so far, all settled and straight into activities. We will try and post photos when /if we can
Congratulations to Miss Burtonshaw and Mrs Parkin who both ran the Brighton Marathon yesterday. A first marathon for them both and they smashed it. We are so proud of you both
EYFS would like to say a huge thank you to the PTA for funding their visit from Zoo Lab. They were lucky enough to meet hissing locusts, a corn snake, gerbils, a tree frog and a tarantula.
Year 2 found a special guest in forest school this morning. We talked about who the bear might be, how he got there and why he is there. It is linked to our new text in English, The Bear and the Piano.
We are currently recruiting for a Witley Wrap assistant. 17.5hrs per week which is to be split between level 1 & Level 3. Applicants must hold a level 3 qualification and have experience of working with children. Please see our school website for the job pack and application form or please contact the school office for more information. https://www.greatwitley.worcs.sch.uk/vacancies/
Nursery Places Available We are pleased to share that we currently have nursery places available. If you are looking for a nurturing, welcoming environment where children can learn, play and grow, we would love to hear from you. Please feel free to get in touch with the school office for more information or to arrange a visit. We're always happy to answer any questions
What lovely weather for our first Year 5 Bikeability session! The Rivers CofE Academy Trust
After a super busy 2 weeks at our easter holiday club we are now taking bookings for May half term. Booking forms can be found on our school website https://www.greatwitley.worcs.sch.uk/witley-wrap-holiday-club-1/
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A positive PGCE experience with The Rivers Teaching Alliance In this video, a trainee teacher talks about his great experience on the PGCE programme. He describes the Rivers team as reliable, friendly and always quick to respond, offering clear communication and consistent support throughout his training. If you're thinking about training to teach and want a programme where you'll feel supported from day one, find out more here: https://www.riverscofe.co.uk/train-with-us/initial-teacher-training #TeacherTraining #RiversTeachingAlliance #InitialTeacherTraining #Education #Teach #ITT #ProfessionalDevelopment #traintoteach
School Dinner Reminder If you haven't managed to book your child's school dinners via ParentPay, please remember to send them in with a packed lunch. This helps ensure every child has a meal ready and avoids any disruption during lunchtime. Thank you for your support! #SchoolReminder #PackedLunch #ParentPay
We look forward to welcoming our children, families and staff back tomorrow. We hope you have enjoyed your Easter break
Allotment Club – Wednesdays Bookings are now OPEN for Summer Term 1! Looking for a fun, hands-on outdoor activity for your child? Our Allotment Club is the perfect way for young gardeners to connect with nature, learn where food comes from, and get their hands dirty! Throughout the summer term 1, children will sow seeds, plant, water, harvest, and enjoy creative gardening craftsall while spending time outdoors. Wednesdays | 3:15 – 4:30pm 5-week term starting 15th April £37.50 Led by award-winning allotment gardener Laura Maddock To book your place for Summer Term 1, email: laura@beatstreet.co (Please include your child's name, class, contact number, and email) Spaces are limitedsecure your spot today! Laura M's Music Lessons
This week, we are looking forward to finding out who will be joining our new Reception classes in September....we can't wait to meet you! The Rivers CofE Academy Trust
We're looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow for the start of the Summer term. It's going to be a busy one!
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Just a quick reminder that school reopens on Monday 13th April 2026 We hope everyone has had a restful break and we can't wait to welcome the children back, refreshed and ready for the new term! See you all on the 13th!
We hope you have all had a lovely Easter holiday and we look forward to welcoming you back to school tomorrow, Monday 13th April, 8:45am (or 8:10am if your child is registered for Breakfast Club)
A gentle reminder to please ensure school meals and wrap around care places are booked and paid for in advance for the week ahead.
All our staff can't wait to see all our pupils return for the Summer Term on Monday 13th April 2026. Together we can enjoy the warmer days, new discoveries, learning, and plenty of fun at Cutnall Green C of E Primary School and Preschool. The Rivers CofE Academy Trust #SummerTerm #WelcomeBack #SchoolCommunity #LearningTogether
We hope you all had a fantastic Easter break and enjoyed some lovely family time. We look forward to welcoming everyone back to school on Monday 13th April. We can't wait to see all our pupils back and ready for a new term of learning and fun!
Cranberries Nursery has had a bit of a makeover during the Easter holidays .. we can't wait to explore the Learning Landscape with you soon
Don't forget to book your child's school lunch. The cut off to order for next week is tomorrow!
Summer Uniform Reminder! As the sunshine returns, it's time for our Summer Term uniform update! Children can wear dark grey shorts or yellow summer dresses as part of their school uniform. Let's keep everyone cool, comfortable, and ready for a bright new term at Cutnall Green C of E Primary School and Preschool #SummerUniform #SchoolStyle #BrightDaysAhead
In preparation for the summer term: Please apply 8-hour suncream to your child before school No suncream should be sent into school unless there is a medical condition If there is a medical condition, suncream must be provided and signed in at the school office and not placed in your child's school bag Ensure your child brings a named hat every day A named water bottle should also be provided daily Thank you for helping us keep everyone safe and comfortable in the warmer weather. - We're looking forward to a fantastic summer term!
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Why choose The Rivers Teaching Alliance to train as a teacher? After exploring lots of PGCE options, this trainee chose The Rivers Teaching Alliance because of the enthusiasm and support they felt from the team. If you want teacher training where you will feel welcomed, encouraged and supported from day one, find out more here: https://www.riverscofe.co.uk/page/?title=Initial+Teacher+Training&pid=124 #TeacherTraining #RiversTeachingAlliance #InitialTeacherTraining #Education #Teach #ITT #ProfessionalDevelopment #traintoteach
Robins Class had a brilliant time taking part in a cricket workshop, they enjoyed practising their throwing, catching and batting skills, and showed fantastic teamwork throughout. Well done, Robins!
Happy Easter from Burlish Park Primary School!
Easter Sunday Happy Easter from Cutnall Green C of E Primary! Today, christians celebrate the joyful news Jesus is alive #eastersunday
Limited Spaces Available – Cutnall Green Preschool (3 Years +) Give your little one the best start to their school journey in our nurturing, creative, and fun preschool environment! At Cutnall Green C of E Primary School and Preschool, children aged 3 years and above learn, play, and grow through exciting activities that spark curiosity and confidence. What we offer: A warm, welcoming setting with caring staff Engaging, child-led learning experiences Outdoor play and exploration in our beautiful forest school grounds Strong links with our primary school community Spaces are limited – don't miss out! Call the school office on 01299 851256 or email office-cgr@riverscofe.co.uk to arrange a visit or secure your child's place. Let's make their first steps into education extraordinary The Rivers CofE Academy Trust #preschool #cutnallgreen #riverscofetrust
Why do we celebrate Easter with eggs? Here's a simple way to explain it to children: Eggs symbolise new life – just like springtime when flowers bloom and animals are born. For Christians, Easter celebrates Jesus coming back to life, and the egg represents the empty tomb. Long ago, people didn't eat eggs during Lent, so they enjoyed and shared them at Easter. That's why we decorate eggs and have so much fun with them today! A lovely mix of meaning, history, and celebration #Easter #PrimarySchool
a friendly reminder to all parents and carers to please book your child's school lunches via ParentPay
Catkins had a great half term exploring Africa in our theme Adventures Around the World
Allotment Club with Laura – Every Wednesday! where your child can dig, plant, and explore nature in a safe and friendly environment Each week is full of hands-on fun – from planting seeds and watering veggies to spotting bugs and learning how things grow! Perfect for curious minds and busy hands – no experience needed, just a love for getting a little muddy! Spaces are limited, so messageLaura M's Music Lessons to book your child's place or find out more. Let's grow, play, and learn together #AfterSchoolClub #OutdoorFun #LittleGardeners
Robins Class had a fantastic time at our Easter craft session last week, joined by our wonderful parents and carers. It was lovely to see everyone working together, getting creative, and enjoying some quality time making Easter-themed crafts. We were also incredibly impressed with the amazing effort the children put into their Easter bonnets, so colourful, imaginative and full of personality!
From all at Jubilee Park Academy, we wish you a happy and joyous Easter
Good Friday Good Friday is an important day in the Christian calendar. We would like to take this opportunity to wish all our children and their families a happy and peaceful Easter weekend when it arrives. #easter #goodfriday
Join Us for Our Next Open Morning! We're excited to welcome prospective families to our Open Morning on Friday 26th June. Date: Friday 26th June Time: 9.30 am - 11.00 am Location: Burlish Park Primary School, Windermere Way, Stourport-on-Severn Please share with the wider community Contact the school office to book a place 01299 823771
Last week, Robins Class explored the wonderful story Handa's Surprise and they brought the tale to life by tasting some of the exotic fruits from the book! The children loved exploring the colours, smells, and textures of the fruits.
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Starting teacher training with no experience? You're not alone. In this video, a trainee teacher explains that one of the best parts of training with The Rivers Teaching Alliance has been the strong friendships they have made and the constant support from both peers and mentors. Even though they had never taught in a school or stood in front of a class before, they quickly built their skills thanks to the encouraging, collaborative environment around them. If you're thinking about becoming a teacher and want to train somewhere friendly, supportive and confidenceboosting, find out more about training with The Rivers Teaching Alliance: https://www.riverscofe.co.uk/page/?title=Initial+Teacher+Training&pid=124 #TeacherTraining #RiversTeachingAlliance #InitialTeacherTraining #Education #Teach #ITT #ProfessionalDevelopment #traintoteach
Day 2 of our Easter SATs Camp Our Year 6 superstars focused on reading, practising key skills including skimming and scanning, vocabulary, retrieval, and inference. A huge well done for giving up time in their Easter holidays to build their SATs skills Another egg hunt too - 97 out of 100 found... those last 3 remain a mystery! Big Thanks to Miss Burtonshaw & Miss Rudd The Rivers CofE Academy Trust
SEN Coffee Morning For this term's SEN Coffee Morning, we were delighted to welcome the NHS SALT (Speech and Language Therapy) Team, who delivered a fantastic session for parents all about listening skills. We truly value our close working relationship with the NHS SALT team they are in school every week, meeting with children, reviewing targets, and training staff to ensure the very best support for our pupils. A huge thank you to them for their ongoing partnership and commitment!
What a fantastic first day at Easter Camp for our Year 6's! Today's focus was on building strong foundations in the basic skills of maths, with lots of activities to boost confidence and understanding. Of course, there was also time for a very exciting Easter egg hunt! Plenty of eggs were found, but a few are still hiding... ready for day 2! The Rivers CofE Academy Trust
Year 3 enjoyed a lovely end to the term. Time appears to be going so fast. Be proud of everything you've achieved - well done and a very Happy Easter.
Robins had a wonderful time tasting hot cross buns as part of our Easter activities. We talked about the special cross on top, the different flavours, and used our senses to explore the smell, texture, and taste.
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Summer Term 1 School Dinners – Now Open for Booking! We would like to inform parents that school dinners for Summer Term 1 can now be booked via ParentPay! Please log in to ParentPay to make your selection. #SchoolDinners #ParentPay #SummerTerm1 #HealthyEating
Well done to our Rivers Maths Championship participants who demonstrated their maths skills and knowledge excellently You are all Jubilee Park STARS
Well done to our 'Table of the Half-Term' winners - Reception and Year 6 Thank you for demonstrating your STARS values each day at lunchtime
Reception had a very special visit to our neighbours at The Belmont - Sanders Senior Living today. We had an Easter egg hunt then exchanged the plastic eggs we found for chocolate from the Easter Bunny! Thank you so much to everyone at The Belmont - you are so generous and the children LOVED it! Happy Easter everyone! The Rivers CofE Academy Trust
Year 3 have had an enjoyable week. We have visited the library, we listened to a story and took part in a book quiz at the end. One group won prizes for the highest score.. In DT, we made our very own pasta mixture and practiced the different techniques needed to do this mixing,kneading and rolling . We used different flours to make two different batches one for someone who had allergies and another for who didn't. We even tasted these which resulted in a mix of opinions. In Literacy we have designed our own dog food for a robotic dog. We have had another enjoyable day in Forest School doing various activities.
What an amazing end to the term for Reception! Thank you Friends of NWPA for our 'Easter Eggtravaganza'. We LOVED it! #reception The Rivers CofE Academy Trust
Happy Easter to all our families. Have a lovely break and we will see you all again on Monday 13th April.
We are recruiting a Head of Digital Services. For more information visit our website. We are pleased to offer prospective candidates the opportunity to have an informal conversation about the Head of Digital Services role with our CFOO. These discussions are designed to give you the opportunity to learn more about the role, the trust and our strategic priorities. If you would like to book and confirm an informal discussion via teams, please contact HR on HR@riverscofe.co.uk. We ask that you commit to one of the scheduled time slots wherever possible. We will have time slots available: Friday 27th March between 9:00am – 3:00pm Monday 30th March between 10:00am – 1:00pm Tuesday 31st March between 1:00pm – 4:00pm Wednesday 1st April between 10:00am – 1:00pm Thursday 2nd April between 1:00pm – 4:00pm If you are unable to make any of these dates/times and would still like to discuss the role further, please contact HR to see if an alternative time can be arranged. https://www.riverscofe.co.uk/work-for-us-1/vacancies?vacancyid=198
Here are our Easter prize winners! The PTA organised a treasure hunt and an Easter colouring competition. The winners are taking home some lovely treats.
Contact Us
The Rivers C of E Academy Trust
School Lane, Cutnall Green
Droitwich
WR9 0PH
Telephone: 01299 851178
Email: info@riverscofe.co.uk
