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Rise Multi Academy Trust brings together children from 21 schools for ‘A Night at the Movies’ in collaboration with Leicestershire Schools Music Service (LSMS).

Fri 28 Jul 2023

On Tuesday 27th June, Year 4 children from across 21 Leicestershire schools came together at The Venue, De Montfort University to perform a range of hit musical songs to celebrate equality, diversity and inclusion. The children had been practicing for the past few weeks individually before coming together on the day for the first time to rehearse and perform.

Pupils only had one singing workshop with the choral leads from Leicestershire Schools Music Service; Nicki Atkins and Emma Burns, who organised and prepared the esteemed event, before coming together to form a 400+ Rise Choir, performing on stage in front of delighted staff, friends and family.

The spectacular event, forms part of the Trust’s commitment to providing a Pupil Charter for every child – offering opportunities and experiences that enrich pupils’ learning throughout their time at primary school. A parent commented ‘I felt so proud to be part of the Rise family of schools! Thank you for giving the children that opportunity.’ Another commented ‘The children were phenomenal! I sat there in awe of what I was hearing... Certainly an experience I will never forget’

The trust's vision is for each pupil to flourish and succeed, and that is what they did as they sang 9 songs from movies including The Lion King, Moana and The Greatest Showman, accompanied by an exceptional live band. The children shared some of their academic achievements during the year through a moving slideshow.

Showcasing their sign language skills, a highlight of the night was the children's performance of ‘Colours of the Wind’ from Pocahontas in which they sang and signed using British Sign Language the chorus of the song. This was important to both children and staff to promote inclusivity and diversity, one of Rise’s main visions.

A member of staff from one of the schools also praised ‘They have had firsthand experience of what it means to belong to Rise. Their confidence has blossomed in so many ways’, with another staff member saying ‘the children shared a love of music and feeling of belonging in the Rise family.’

Thank you to the superb sponsors; ideal care homes, Hormann and Johnson Astills.

Mark Cole, CEO of Rise Multi Academy Trust said “In total we welcomed an audience of over 800 and were overwhelmed with the positive responses received. It was a powerful example of how, as a Trust family, we can work together to achieve many amazing things, creating memories that will last a lifetime for our pupils.”

Julie Hopkins, Executive Headteacher of the Trust's Vale of Belvoir schools and project lead for the occasion, said: “I am so proud of how the children embraced this opportunity to work together as one big Rise family. They sang beautifully and it was clear to see the powerful impact the experience had on them and the audience. Special thanks to the many teachers who worked so hard to prepare the children”.

Helping Our Friends

Wed 03 May 2023

Here's Croxton Kerrial children celebrating a donation from the money raised at our Viking Challenge event 2022. Our Viking Challenge relies on hundreds of volunteers to help make it so successful and Croxton parents were instrumental in providing marshals to keep the riders safe.

Thank you CK and enjoy spending the money on something wonderful for your school!

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Tue 31 Jan 2023

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Help for Households

Sun 30 Oct 2022

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Return of the Viking Challenge

Sun 09 Oct 2022

Charity Off-Road Cycle Event

Press release – 3rd October 2022

Sun shines for The Viking Challenge

Redmile CE Primary School welcomes over 700 cyclists!

The Viking Challenge returned with 800 cyclists conquering the charity off–road cycle event on Sunday 2nd October. With inter-changeable weather over the past few days, the sun shone for the event that cycled across the beautiful scenery of the Vale of Belvoir.

The volunteer-led event has always been a key fundraiser for Redmile CE Primary School. Entrants complete a 65km, 55km or 30km circuit, which starts and finishes at the school. This year the money raised, through entry fees and donations, will be for the school and the local Nottinghamshire charity Reach. The route is mostly off-road and provides plenty of opportunities to get muddy!

Although the event is not a race, Gavin Jones led the way with the 65km route, Tim Young was the first back from the 55km with first woman back Ruth Stanley hot on his heels, completing the 30 km for the first time. Chris and Karen Crawford returned for the fourth time to complete the course on their tandem!

Jane Noad, Chair of the organising committee noted; “It was a fantastic day and all the riders had great fun enjoying the Viking route in the sun for a change. Our huge team of volunteers were incredible in making the event happen this year, with 90 marshals and 60 volunteers who make this event happen. It was lovely to see everyone taking part and we are delighted to deliver another great event for our Vikings.”

There were also a number of pupils from Redmile CE Primary School who tackled the challenge with their parents. The Viking Challenge really is a family focused event that brings the local community together as well as many others from all over the country.

Not just an event for the local villages, the Viking Challenge attracts cyclists from across the country travelling from as far away as Hastings, Sutton Coalfield and Sheffield! Steve Copeland returned to cycle from Jerez, Spain travelling 2245 miles to take part in the event.

The challenge brings many groups of cyclists together for a chance to meet up, catch up and take on the challenge. One polish cycling group (Rowerowa Wyspa – translated "Cycling Island") brought together 19 of it’s members from across the UK, collectively travelling 1,119miles.

Executive Head teacher, Julie Hopkins, said, “It was such a thrill to host the event yet again. Riders were so appreciative and even thankful for the mud! It was great to see many familiar faces who have returned year after year to support the event. Special thanks to everyone who volunteered their time before, during and after the event; we couldn’t have done it without you! The money raised from this year’s event will support the many trips we have planned for the children.”

There will be an announcement about the funds raised from the 2022 event at our presentation event in January 2023. Please follow our Facebook book for photographs, news and updates.

Ends

Notes to Editor:

The Viking Challenge is the UK’s largest off-road amateur bike challenge across 30k, 55k and 65km. The route changes each year but is based on the Viking Way, an ancient track-way originally linking Newark and Stamford. It always starts from Redmile CofE Primary School in Redmile (NG13 0GL)

£500,000+ raised for Redmile school and charity partners since it began in 1995

150+ volunteers to run and man the event on the day

Next event: Sunday 1st October 2023.

For more information, please visit: https://vikingchallenge.org.uk

Welcome Back!

Tue 30 Aug 2022

As we begin a new academic year, we welcome back all those children, staff and families who return to school and an additional welcome to all those just starting. We hope you have a happy, healthy, successful year and are all ready to learn together and have fun so that you flourish and succeed.

A new 'Welcome' sign has been installed and summer camp was really well-attended...including a visit from our 4-legged neighbour and a massive climbing wall! The school is looking bright and sparkly ready to be filled with our wonderful children.

New signage!

Tue 19 Jul 2022

New signage has been installed today. It reflects our Christian distinctiveness, our collaboration with Rise MAT and our proud connection with the Viking Challenge.

#flourishand succeed

2022 VIKING CHALLENGE

Sat 09 Jul 2022

ENTRIES NOW OPEN

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Pupils from Redmile CE Primary School make magical musical memories at Nottingham Albert Hall

Thu 07 Jul 2022

Year 4 pupils from Redmile CE Primary School became part of a 350-strong choir when they joined their peers for Rise Multi Academy Trust’s (Rise MAT’s) first Pupil Choral Concert held at Nottingham’s Albert Hall.

The event, which brought together pupils from each of Rise MAT’s 19 schools, forms part of the Trust’s commitment to providing a Pupil Charter for every child – offering opportunities and experiences that enrich pupils’ learning throughout their time at primary school.

In a celebration of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, pupils were accompanied by a live band when they sang a host of songs that marked the decades of the Queen’s reign, as well as songs from the musicals in recognition of her fondness for the genre.

Julie Hopkins, Executive Headteacher of the Trust's Vale of Belvoir schools and project lead for the occasion, said: “All of the children sang so beautifully and confidently; their impeccable behaviour and passion shone through. It brought tears to our eyes when they dedicated ‘The Wind Beneath my Wings’ to their parents and teachers – it was one of those magical moments that everyone in attendance will remember.”

One parent attending the concert, added: “We wanted to say thank you for such an amazing evening. The children were absolutely incredible! My daughter loves singing and it was a phenomenal experience for her to be a part of.”

Pupils at each school practised the songs with their teachers and also benefited from a singing workshop which was run by Leicestershire Music’s choral lead, Nicki Atkins, who organised the arrangements of all the songs in preparation for the prestigious event. The children then came together to sing for the first time only a couple of hours before they performed.

Mark Cole, CEO of Rise Multi Academy Trust, said: “In total we welcomed almost 800 people to our Choral Concert, a gathering of pupils, parents, carers and staff members from across our Rise MAT family.

“It was a powerful example of how, as a Trust family, we can work together to achieve many amazing things, creating memories that will last a lifetime for our pupils.”