Ringstead CE Primary receive a prestigious national award.

Congratulations to Ringstead on being awarded the Heritage Schools Award. The award was presented to pupils and staff by Ismail Dale, Historic England’s Local Heritage Education Manager for the East Midlands. The award is the culmination of over three years work which involved an archaeological excavation carried out by pupils within the school grounds resulting in pottery believed to date back to the medieval period being discovered by a Year 4 child, village walks to look at how the village buildings have changed over time led by a local historian and mapping out the locations of the family homes of 18 military personnel from Ringstead who died during World War One.

Ismail Dale stated, ‘Ringstead Primary has really embraced the Heritage Schools Programme! The teachers have done a great job weaving local history into lessons, letting kids explore old maps, photos, and even the village itself. The pupils love learning about the buildings and what they reveal about Ringstead’s past. It’s sparked a real passion for history that’ll stay with them for life!’

Headteacher Helen Roberts said, ‘I am delighted that the school has received this award which could not have been achieved without the sheer passion and dedication which our History Lead, Julia Grunill has put in over the years at Ringstead.  She plans fabulous History lessons full of enrichment opportunities, bringing History to life at Ringstead, from EYFS up to Year 6.  Pupils enjoy this subject and are always wanting to learn more!’