1 month ago
Posted on 02nd May 2025 by Mrs L Mason

Head teacher’s update

What a great first week of the term, we have had! There was a lot to celebrate in this morning’s Praise Assembly from both outside activities and from lessons. Well done to 5/6M for having the highest attendance, this week.

I had the pleasure of taking some of our School Council representatives to meet with the Black Country Food Bank, today. Following our successful Harvest Festival collection, we were asked if we would support with the promotional materials for next year’s campaign. Thank you to our 3 pupils from year 5 who agreed to be filmed talking about food poverty and the importance and impact of the donations that we collect.

We are very much looking forward to the Spring Festival on 16th May. Thank you very much to all of those who have volunteered to support with the event – it is very much appreciated. Further details will be sent out nearer the time regarding end of the day arrangements for collecting children.

1 month ago
Posted on 02nd May 2025 by Mrs L Mason

Collective Worship

This week, our focus in collective worship has been the core value of honesty. We talked about the importance of being honest and accountable for actions. However, we also thought about filtering our words as they can either uplift or destroy. Before we speak, we have agreed that we should consider whether what we are about to say is honest, kind, necessary and timely.

Our Worship Leaders took over Thursday’s assembly and introduced this term’s focus of ‘keep learning’. Thank you very much to the students for leading such a thought provoking assembly.

2 months ago
Posted on 11th Apr 2025 by Mrs L Mason

Head Teacher’s Update

At the end of what has been a fantastic term, we have had another busy week! I very much enjoyed a visit to the farm, with our reception children. We had a great day in the sunshine, learning about farm life and seeing all the baby animals. Our reception children had a great time and were a pleasure to spend the day with.

Well done to our Year 4 tri-golf team who took part in a competition this week. Thank you for representing our school so well. Well done also to our netball team for your incredible win, this week!

Thank you all for your continuing support with managing rubbish and recycling in school. Our children are being very responsible and resourceful in supporting school with its recycling commitment.

A date for your diaries – we have had to change the date of the Key Stage 2 Sports Day due to clashing commitments. It will now take place for Key Stage 2 pupils on Tuesday 24th June. Key Stage 1 Sports Day remains on Tuesday 1st July.

Wishing you all a very Happy Easter! I very much look forward to seeing the children on Monday 28th April, and hearing all about the Easter egg hunts!

2 months ago
Posted on 11th Apr 2025 by Mrs L Mason

Collective worship

Easter – a very special time

This week, we have considered Easter Traditions. We have looked at traditions from around the world and also thought about our own, family traditions. Lots of children enjoyed telling us about Easter egg hunts!

Easter is a very special time for Christians and we very much enjoyed the Easter Services led by our Worship Leaders, today at church. They reminded us of the symbol of the cross and everything that it represents to Christians. They also reminded us of Easter as being a time of forgiveness and new beginnings. Thank you to our Worship Leaders for such an inspiring and thought provoking service.

2 months ago
Posted on 03rd Apr 2025 by Mrs L Mason

Collective worship

This week, we continued to focus on the Fruits of the Spirit. We thought about Gentleness and what this looks like in our daily lives. We also considered whether gentleness is strength or a weakness. The children gave some very thoughtful responses and were able to think of lots of examples of gentleness, from the Bible.

2 months ago
Posted on 03rd Apr 2025 by Mrs L Mason

Head teacher’s update

It has been an incredibly busy week at Church of the Ascension! Our week has included a Trust Choir Festival, 2 visits to the Black Country Museum, a gymnastics competition, Experience Easter at church, a football match and lots of learning!

Thank you all for your support with the new rubbish collection arrangements. The children have been fantastic in trying to make sure that they are putting things in the correct bins. It is taking some getting used to for us all, but we are very grateful to you and to the children for your continuing support.

Elevate Performance Academy sports coaches will be offering extra-curricular sporting activities for year 2- 4, after the Easter holidays. We have the following on offer:
Year 2 – cricket/ rounders on Tuesdays

Year 3 – cricket/ rounders on Thursdays

Year 4 – rugby on Wednesdays

Letters are available from the school office, should you wish your child to participate. There is a cost of £5 per session.

We are very much looking forward to the Church of the Ascension Spring Festival on May 16th. There are stalls still available – if anyone would like one, then please do get in touch with the school office. We are also looking for any talents that could perform on the evening, such as singing or dancing. Again, if you are able to offer or know of anyone who could, please contact the school office who will put you in touch with the HSA.

3 months ago
Posted on 28th Mar 2025 by Mrs L Mason

Head teacher’s update

Many thanks to the HSA for all of their hard work in hosting the Mothers’ Day Sale, today. The children have enjoyed the opportunity to make purchases for someone special.

Huge well done to our Cross Country team who competed against other Dudley Schools at Summerhill, this week. We were very proud of how well the children represented the school.

Good luck to our Football Team who play against Maidensbridge, this evening.

I have met with Stephanie Cox of AIP to discuss the issues and concerns raised by both pupils and families. Stephanie is committed to addressing the issues raised. I have been present in the dinner hall every day for the past couple of weeks and have spoken to children about the food that they have enjoyed and the food that they do not like. The last service for dinners has consistently been 12:30, which should hopefully allow sufficient time for children to eat. I will continue to monitor this closely. There has been fresh bread each day and the salad bar has been replenished throughout service. AIP have committed to improving the menu, which will be available after Easter and assured me that it will be less repetitive and there will be more choices that children will recognise and enjoy. We have also planned in some theme days for the Summer Term, as requested by the School Council.

Wishing you all a lovely weekend – enjoy the sunshine!

3 months ago
Posted on 28th Mar 2025 by Mrs L Mason

Collective worship 24.3.25

Thank you to Father Chris, who led our assembly, this week. We always enjoy singing to the accompaniment of Father Chris on the electric guitar! Our theme this week is Faithfulness and Father Chris reminded us of the importance of faithfulness in friendships. He also shared examples from the Bible for us to consider.

3 months ago
Posted on 21st Mar 2025 by Mrs L Mason

Head teacher’s update

We have all enjoyed the warmer, sunnier weather, here at Church of the Ascension. We continue to be very grateful to the year 5 and 6 pupils who support with positive play at break and lunchtime.

Our week started with a fascinating assembly by Lindsey Brown from New Life Church, who used art to bring a Bible story about forgiveness, to life. We look forward to Lindsey visiting us again, next term.

A production of ‘Treasure Island’ was a very exciting way to end our week. We all enjoyed the theatrical performance – thank you to the HSA for funding this Friday afternoon treat.

We had a lot to celebrate again in Praise Assembly, this morning, with many trophies and certificates from home. It is great to see our children participating in such a variety of activities, out of school. There was a theme of Perseverance beads being awarded for tackling challenging maths, this morning. It is great to see so many children thinking hard about their work.

A quick reminder that we are all invited to Soul Food on Tuesday 25th March:

3 months ago
Posted on 18th Mar 2025 by Mrs L Mason

Collective worship 17.3.25

We were delighted to welcome Lindsey Brown, to lead our assembly, this week. Lindsey uses her talents in painting to tell stories from the Bible. This week, we focused on the value of Forgiveness and Lindsey told the story from Matthew Chapter 18. We learnt about the servant who had been given forgiveness and mercy but was not then able to pass these values on. Our children and staff thoroughly enjoyed watching the story come to life, through Lindsey’s art work.