Summer Fete

Saturday 11th July

We are so excited to invite you to our 70th Summer Fete on Saturday 11th July, 1–4pm. It’s set to be our biggest and best yet as we celebrate this very special milestone year!

We’ve got an incredible afternoon planned, packed with fun, entertainment and plenty for the whole family to enjoy.

What’s on?

  • Bouncy castles
  • Face painting
  • Newbury Skateboarding sessions
  • LEGO build station
  • Traditional fete games
  • A great selection of food vendors
 

Soak the Teacher
The children’s favourite… who do they want to see get soaked in the stocks? Our teacher line-up will be revealed soon, so get ready to cheer them on!

Main Stage Highlights

  • School Choir
  • Good Vibes
  • Year 6 Ukulele Group
  • Dance Fusion
  • …and more throughout the afternoon
 

We’ll also be creating a relaxed picnic area in front of the stage, so bring a blanket and enjoy the performances.

Celebrating 70 Years

Time Capsule & Memory Tree

To mark this special year, we are creating a John Rankin time capsule, which will be buried at the school. Each class will be contributing ideas for something to represent 2026.

We’d love to involve our wider school community too, so please invite friends and colleagues who have been part of John Rankin’s history to get involved. If anyone has any old photos or memories to share, please email them to us.

On the day, you’ll also find our Memory Tree, where children, families and staff can share their favourite memories of John Rankin.

Summer Raffle – Don’t Miss Out!
We have an amazing Summer Raffle with some fantastic prizes, including:

  • Family days out
  • Restaurant and local business vouchers
  • Beauty and wellbeing treatments
  • Children’s gifts and experiences

 

We need your help

To make the fete a success, we’re looking for both adult volunteers and Year 6 helpers to support our games and activities.

Even an hour of your time makes a huge difference, and we are so grateful for your support.

We can’t wait to come together as a school community to celebrate, have fun and create lasting memories for the childr