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16/01/25

Reception have been looking at the composition of 5 in Maths today- they used counters and 5 frames to create equations🧮 pic.twitter.com/oxzBVIqvdV

15/01/25

Great result for our U11s again comfortably winning 4-0. Fantastic performances from Ruhi, Will, Teddy, and Freddy helped us to a clean sheet as well as some fantastic team goals. pic.twitter.com/Zoax7lQSuX

15/01/25

Our U10 footballers showed fantastic character and determination this afternoon as they came back from 0-3 down to win 6-4 against an Aboyne Lodge side, a team who we lost to earlier in the year. PoTM was Jake with 4 goals on his debut representing the school! pic.twitter.com/bgV2VRTZSz

13/01/25

Year 6 have had a brilliant day and have got loads of enthusiasm to bring back to their English lessons for this term🧙🏻🪄 pic.twitter.com/BAbUyXMgck

13/01/25

Year 6 learning about colour symbolism in their workshop this morning. Exciting to see the costumes of Umbridge and Voldemort. Common misconception: Voldemort’s cloak is green not black. pic.twitter.com/dQK4sP6R3c

13/01/25

Year 6 have arrived safely for an exciting day at Harry Potter World 🪄🧙🏻 pic.twitter.com/AKgEWMzVQn

09/01/25

Reception have loved going on the new Jungle Gym this morning 🛝 pic.twitter.com/xmQe2uGT0P

06/01/25

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20/12/24

* World War II Day * Our Year 6 children had a brilliant day on Monday; we hope you enjoy this video, which captures the day so well. https://t.co/ob4RrnI3M2

20/12/24

We are delighted to have supported the St Albans & District Food Bank for another year. We would like to thank you for your generous donations, which our Year 7 form captains helped to deliver to Verso Vineyard Church today.https://t.co/F3jqJJkeQKhttps://t.co/SNOFIRNl7P pic.twitter.com/bgwghndoDe

20/12/24

Christmas Lunch was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone! Full of Christmas cheer and delicious treats. A big thank you to all of the catering staff who helped make it a huge success 🎅🏼🎄🎶 pic.twitter.com/GcFdDSonqX

19/12/24

Year 5 have worked incredibly hard to create a Grinch inspired set of instructions on ‘How to Steal Christmas’ 🎄🎅🏼 pic.twitter.com/hgJqazsvth

18/12/24

Today we had a fantastic afternoon watching the Primary Panto- Beauty and the Beast 👸👑 a big thank you to our for funding this pic.twitter.com/LG6zc0mdnk

16/12/24

Some members of our Year 2 and 3 choir performed at Alban Manor Nursing home today- singing a range of carols and spreading Christmas cheer 🎄🎅🏼🎶🎵 pic.twitter.com/fh59um9MRY

16/12/24

Year 6 continued their day with an opportunity to make WWII inspired carrot muffins 🥕🧁A huge thank you to Mrs Rudd for making this possible pic.twitter.com/CP0CWBJiIy

16/12/24

Year 6 are beginning the final week of the term with a WWII themed day- look at some of the amazing outfits they have turned up to school in today 🧳🧁🤩 pic.twitter.com/1yeDHumAB5

13/12/24

Year 2 have had a wonderful Christingle Service at St Luke’s Church this morning 🍊🕯️ pic.twitter.com/EWHkDwC9X5

12/12/24

A message from our wonderful PTA pic.twitter.com/KPJlR4WW1K

09/12/24

We all loved watching our wonderful reception children perform their nativity- Boogie Woogie Nativity today. Using our amazing new drama studio. 🪩 🐮🐑🫏👼🏼🤴🕺🎸 pic.twitter.com/QWNrTRqaJB

07/12/24

Our Year 5s experienced a day in Greek times today as they took on some Olympic challenges! Spear throwing and wheelbarrow pushing were just some of the activities they took on! pic.twitter.com/D45MpeUhWc

06/12/24

Year 5 Imperial are also really enjoying their Ancient Greece day-engrossed in their laurel wreath making 🏺🍃🏛️ pic.twitter.com/UhmhdcBFHw

06/12/24

Year 5 St Andrews are thoroughly enjoying their Ancient Greece day, so far we have completed science experiments linked to Archimedes eureka moment and made their very own laurel wreath 🏛️🏺🍃 pic.twitter.com/Oxv2f2wG4s

04/12/24

Our current year 6 students are showing such superb drawing skills using coloured pencils, as usual. Well done year 6! pic.twitter.com/Cwy9y9xlV5

04/12/24

An outstanding performance from our U11 girls this afternoon saw them win against a good Cunningham hill side. Fantastic finishes from Riana and Mila going forward, and incredible defending leading to a clean sheet. pic.twitter.com/mOQGBZWwCs

04/12/24

Great afternoon of sport yesterday for our football teams as we hosted 3 games against Killigrew. It was brilliant to see so many students representing the school, including our amazing secondary helpers! pic.twitter.com/snhtwFHPHq

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It is a great privilege to be the Headteacher of Samuel Ryder Academy and to welcome you to our website.
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Last Wednesday, some of our students enjoyed two events in conjunction with The Apprenticeship Support & Knowledge (ASK) programme. There was a presentation from an Apprentice Ambassador followed by a workshop to help students understand what to expect from an assessment centre. pic.twitter.com/iTnSHGOpqC
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Reception have been looking at the composition of 5 in Maths today- they used counters and 5 frames to create equations🧮 pic.twitter.com/oxzBVIqvdV
@SRA_PE_Dance
Challenging afternoon at Sandpit Lane for the senior rugby, losing out 27-19 to an impressive tries coming from James W, Freddie C and Jayden RW pic.twitter.com/4Iwj0EaO4z
@SRA_PE_Dance
A mixed evening of results for the U15&16 girls in the district futsal tournament. Losing to Beaumont, STAGS & Marlborough but beating SJL, the girls showed spirit and determination right until the end. Standout performances came from Evie D-S and Verity L.
@SRA_PE_Dance
Our U10 footballers showed fantastic character and determination this afternoon as they came back from 0-3 down to win 6-4 against an Aboyne Lodge side, a team who we lost to earlier in the year. PoTM was Jake with 4 goals on his debut representing the school! pic.twitter.com/bgV2VRTZSz
@SRA_PE_Dance
Great result for our U11s again comfortably winning 4-0. Fantastic performances from Ruhi, Will, Teddy, and Freddy helped us to a clean sheet as well as some fantastic team goals. pic.twitter.com/Zoax7lQSuX
@SRA_PE_Dance
Our U10 footballers showed fantastic character and determination this afternoon as they came back from 0-3 down to win 6-4 against an Aboyne Lodge side, a team who we lost to earlier in the year. PoTM was Jake with 4 goals on his debut representing the school! pic.twitter.com/bgV2VRTZSz
@SRA_StAlbans
On Monday, our Year 6 children visited the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London to see The Making of Harry Potter™. It was an absolutely amazing day; the children immersed themselves in this magical experience with such awe and wonder.https://t.co/KXWHs98Q8q pic.twitter.com/Cx6D895vuU
@SRA_PE_Dance
Another win for our unbeaten netball team against Camp this evening. Fantastic play both in defence and attack shows how hard they have been working in training. Player of the Match was Rosie! pic.twitter.com/l6fYiR7T4Z
@SRA_PE_Dance
Year 7 Boys football internal fixture; Spain v Portugal. Portugal won 4-2 with Angelo (3!) and Alessandro scoring for the winners and Harry and Tino scoring for Spain. Well done all! 👏🏼 pic.twitter.com/NU5p0HZiDy
@SRA_PE_Dance
Congratulations to our Football Academy for a 4-1 win against Uxbridge! 🔥 Player of the Match goes to Charlie R with a worldie of a goal! 💥⚽

Our Houses

Our Houses are all named after leaders in their field, strivers, achievers and positive role models. Embodying the values and ethos of our school, they are an integral part of our school community.
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Austen

70

Bronte

58

Christie

46.5

Dahl

52.5

Hardy

77

King

60.5

Wordsworth

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