Riverston School

🎨✨ Creativity in Action!

Our students have been continuing to explore the exciting printmaking technique of polyprinting in their Art lessons.

Using rollers, inks and textured surfaces, they experimented with layering, pattern and colour to create unique and eye-catching prints while developing their artistic confidence and creativity.

It's been fantastic to see our students embracing new techniques, expressing their ideas and enjoying the creative process. We can't wait to see their finished pieces! 👏💙

As the weather gets warmer, we kindly remind all students to stay safe and comfortable during the school day ☀️

Please remember to:
💧 Stay hydrated
🧴 Apply sunscreen
🧢 Wear a hat
👕 Opt for short sleeve uniform where appropriate

Let’s enjoy the sunshine safely! 🌿

🛠️📚 Creating Desk Organisers in DT! 📚🛠️

Our students have been busy designing and making their own desk organisers, combining creativity with practical design skills.

Throughout the project, students have developed their measuring, planning and construction techniques to create useful products that help keep workspaces neat and organised. It has been fantastic to see their ideas take shape and watch their confidence grow as they worked through each stage of the design process.

Well done to all of our students for their hard work, creativity and attention to detail! 🌟

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🎮💙 Did You Know? Riverston School Offers Esports! 💙🎮

Esports is so much more than playing video games—it’s a dynamic and exciting course that develops valuable skills for the future.

At Riverston School, our Esports course gives students the opportunity to explore:
🎮 Teamwork and communication
💻 Digital technology and the gaming industry
📅 Event planning and organisation
📈 Marketing, branding and business
🎥 Content creation, streaming and media
🧠 Strategic thinking and problem-solving

The esports industry is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the world, creating career opportunities in areas such as game design, broadcasting, event management, coaching, marketing, production and much more. As highlighted in recent national news, esports is helping to raise aspirations and open doors to a wide range of exciting careers beyond gaming.

At Riverston School, we're proud to offer innovative learning opportunities that inspire students, build confidence and prepare them for the future.

💙 Include • Innovate • Inspire

🎳💙 A Fantastic Day Out!

Last week, some of our Speech and Language Therapy (SALT) students enjoyed a fantastic trip to the O2, where they put their communication, social interaction and teamwork skills into practice during a fun game of bowling.

It was wonderful to see everyone enjoying themselves and building confidence along the way. Here are a few highlights from a brilliant day! 🎉

🔬📚 Learning Continues at Home! 🏡💙

Although some of our students have been learning from home due to the hot weather this week, they have certainly not stopped learning!

One of our students recently carried out an exciting Science investigation into acids and alkalis, using a range of household substances to test and compare their pH levels. 🧪

The student followed the experiment demonstrated in the video below and carefully recorded their predictions, observations and results, identifying whether each substance was acidic, alkaline or neutral.

👏 We are incredibly proud of the enthusiasm, independence and scientific thinking shown through this fantastic piece of home learning.

Take a look at the photos to see the experiment in action!

🎥 Experiment link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKUwxQI0wIo&t=73s

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🎶✨ A Very Musical Evening ✨🎶

Join us for an evening of music, celebration and entertainment as our talented students take to the stage for A Very Musical Evening!

📅 Monday 6th July 2026
🕔 Starts at 5:00pm
🎟️ Free Entry

Our students have been working incredibly hard and are looking forward to showcasing their musical talents in what promises to be a fantastic evening for our school community.

Please note: This event is exclusively for Riverston School students and their families.

We can't wait to welcome our Riverston families for an evening celebrating the creativity, confidence and achievements of our wonderful students. 💙

💙 Information for Riverston Families💙

We are pleased to share details of an upcoming One-Stop Shop Social Communication Needs Event for families of children and young people with social communication needs, including autism. This event brings together a wide range of local support services and organisations in one place, making it easier for families to access information, advice and guidance.

📅 Tuesday 7th July 2026
⏰ 10:00am – 12:00pm
📍 Blenheim Children & Family Centre, Blenheim Road, Orpington, BR6 9BH

The event will provide:
✨ Access to local support services and resources
✨ Expert advice and guidance
✨ Opportunities to connect with other families
✨ A quiet sensory room with regulation activities available throughout the event

Families will have the opportunity to meet representatives from a wide range of services including SCAN (Social Communication Needs Service), Bromley SEND Local Offer, Bromley Mencap, CASPA, Healthwatch Bromley, Bromley Parent Carer Forum, Dyslexia Wise, The Maypole Project and many more.

This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about the support available across Bromley and to ask questions directly to professionals and local organisations.

📧 For further information, contact: [email protected] | [email protected]

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🌿 Honouring Windrush Day 🇯🇲🇬🇧

Yesterday, we marked Windrush Day—a time to recognise and celebrate the extraordinary contributions of the Windrush Generation, who travelled from the Caribbean to help rebuild Britain after the Second World War.

Their resilience, determination and lasting impact have helped shape the diverse communities we know today, and their stories continue to inspire future generations.

To learn more about this important chapter in British history, we encourage our school community to watch the BBC Newsround Special:

🎥 Finding My Family – Windrush: A Newsround Special

This engaging film explores the history of the Windrush Generation through personal stories and helps bring these significant events to life for young people.

Let's continue to celebrate diversity, honour the past and learn from the stories that have helped shape our nation. 💙

🌳💙 Learning Beyond the Classroom 💙🌳

As we approach the end of another fantastic academic year, some of our students have been enjoying time in our nurturing groups, taking part in a variety of community-based activities.

From visits to the local park to exploring nearby supermarkets, these experiences have provided valuable opportunities to develop independence, confidence and everyday life skills, while enjoying time together in a relaxed and supportive environment.

We're so proud of the positive attitudes, teamwork and resilience our students have shown throughout these outings. It's been wonderful to see them continue to grow, connect with their community and create lasting memories as the school year comes to a close.

💙 Every journey matters.