Ash Class Newsletter: A Morning Full of Curiosity and Creativity

Busy and purposeful as ever in EYFS, the learners in Ash Class were brimming with enthusiasm this morning as they shared what they’ve been working on.

Marni proudly announced, “I have made a picture of a rainbow with clouds and the sun.”

Arabella was equally excited to talk about her achievements: “I have done two challenges on the challenge mountain and put my flag on with my photograph. I have made a pirate’s hat and finished some patterns. We are going to the hall to do PE, so we are going to change into some PE clothes.”

Theo was keen to share his musical favourite: “My favourite nursery rhyme is ‘The Wheels on the Bus’.”

Darcey added, “We have rhyme spoons for ‘Incy Wincy Spider’ and lots and lots more.”

Meanwhile, Toby, Ralph and Henry worked together to build an impressive three‑part house — complete with a special place for the post to be delivered.

Ash Class continues to be a hive of imagination, teamwork and joyful learning. What a wonderful start to the day.

Spikeball Report by Sophia, Millie, Tilly and Rupert

On Thursday 19^th March Y6 went to The Cooper School to participate in a Spikeball festival. Three other schools accompanied us. Cooper School students introduced us to Spikeball, which is more complicated than it looks. Spikeball involves a net resembling a small trampoline with a diameter of about 1.1m. You could compare it to volleyball because you have to hit the ball with your palms without letting it touch the ground; your palm gives you a stronger force. There are quite a few ways to score, for example if the opposing team hits the ball onto the rim or the other team can’t return the ball. To start off your rally you must spike the ball onto the net using a forceful throw or push down into the net. It was lots of fun and we would be keen to play again.

Sporting Success

Congratulations to Sebastian Bucknell who won no fewer than eleven gold medals at The Maxwell Swimming Club swimming gala last weekend. He achieved eight Personal Best times. Sebastian’s favourite events are the 50m and 100m breaststroke races.

Easter Service

The Easter Service has been planned by the Year 6 pupils working with Rev’d Sarah. Everyone is welcome to join us at 9.30am in St. Mary’s Church. If you are able to help with crossing the road safely, please let Ms Paterson or Mrs Terry know.

Cake Sale

Join year 6 after school on Thursday 19th March for a cake sale organised by me (Ella) with the assistance of a year 6 team. We will be raising money for the Alzheimer’s Society by donating the proceeds to help sponsor my Mum (Louise Warnock) to complete a 75km ultra walk in one day! Lots of yummy cakes guaranteed. Donations of small cakes on the day of the sale would also be appreciated, as well as customers to buy them, please.

Ella Warnock

Big Walk and Wheel

We are participating in the Big Walk and Wheel.

The Big Walk and Wheel is the UK’s largest walking, wheeling, scooting and cycling challenge. It inspires pupils to make active journeys to school, improve air quality in their neighbourhood and discover how these changes benefit their world. We encourage all pupils to come to school by foot, bike or scooter. We will enter our journeys into the database where we will be entered into prize draws to win prizes for our school.

Term 5 After School Activity Clubs

Booking will open Friday 20th March via Arbor and will close at midday on Wednesday 25th March.

Mondays - Golf for 5 weeks from 13.04.26 up to and including 18.05.26, for Key Stage 2 pupils with Mr Mawn

Tuesdays - Football for 6 weeks from 14.04.26 up to and including 19.05.26, for Key Stage 2 pupils run by Ignite

Wednesdays - Gymnastics and Dance for 6 weeks from 15.04.26 up to and including 20.05.26, for Year 2 - 6 pupils run by Ignite

Fridays - Netball/Basketball for 5 weeks from 16.04.26 up to and including 15.05.26, for Key Stage 2 pupils run by Ignite

Safety

The playground gates are opened at 3.10pm to allow parents and carers to collect children more easily than from the car park. If you have a small child with you, they must not climb on school equipment. The trim trail looks superficially like climbing equipment found in some public play areas but it has been designed to be safely used under teacher supervision only and by older pupils.

The Parish Hall car park and surrounding area present significant challenges. Please do not park on the corner, obscuring the view round the bend, as this is dangerous: this is not a safe space to leave a vehicle. Please supervise young children closely in this area.

Just a reminder we have children in school with serious allergies please do not send your child in with items containing nuts, this includes chocolate spread, peanut butter and products containing a chocolate filling like Nutella or chocolate bars containing nuts. We have had a few occasions recently where we have found items have been sent into school in packed lunches which contain nuts.

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Easter Egg Hunt - Sunday 22^nd March 2-4pm

Come and join us for an Easter Egg hunt this Sunday! You can buy your tickets on the gate at £5 each per hunter. 

As well as the hunting for your stones, we shall be having a raffle at the event with lots of great prizes including family tickets, as well as some stalls and refreshments (tea and coffee available for the grown-ups, while your kids find the stones). 

You may also be lucky and find the special gold and silver stones! 

SOS! Helpers needed!! 

We are in desperate need of volunteers to help at the Easter egg hunt. 

If you can spare an hour or so of your time to help with setting up, helping at a stall or giving out eggs then please get in touch. Your help is always massively appreciated. 

Your PTA trustees are:

Lucy Crawford (Yr 3)

Emma Austin (Yr 2 and 4)

Catherine Ravensward (Reception and Yr4)

Jill Bali (Yr 2 and 4)

Charlotte Noakes (Yr1 and 4)