Collective Worship

Our sincere thanks to the Open the Book team, who led our Collective Worship, this week.  Pupils from 3N helped to re-enact the parable that Jesus told of the banquet.  The people who were invited to attend the party, refused – Jesus reminded the people to invite those who are worthy and will appreciate the feast.

It was great to be reminded that we are all included and invited.

Collective Worship

As Ascension Day falls in half term, this year, our Collective Worship theme this week has been on the Festival of Ascension.  We have thought about how this is a very special time in the Christian calendar.

Children gave lots of creative ways to say goodbye.  Our favourites were toodleoo, ta-ra, see ya!  We considered that Ascension is a time when we think about Jesus saying goodbye and the instructions he left behind for his disciples.

Next week, we will celebrate Ascension Day, with church services, for the children and a day of sharing talents.

Head teacher’s update

Thank you all for your very generous donations of bottles, in today’s non-uniform day.  We are very much looking forward to our Family Festival, after school, next Friday and are very grateful to the HSA and other volunteers for their hard work in organising and preparing. Today’s contributions to the bottle tombola, are a very positive start to what I am sure will be a very successful and enjoyable event. Details regarding the Family Festival and safe collection of children will be sent out separately.

During our VE Day commemorations, our children gave some very thoughtful and sensitive responses.  Their stone decorations were fantastic and made a wonderful display on the school playground.

I hope that you all have a lovely weekend, in the sunshine.

 

 

 

 

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.

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!

Tudor Dancing

Linking to our Year 3 and 4 History topic of ‘Regal Royals’, Hannah has been teaching us to dance in a Tudor style. We learnt a routine with Hannah and also choreographed our own sections involving swords! A big thank you to Hannah for making our Dance lessons so fun and engaging!

 

 

Fun at Forest School

What a wonderful time Reception have had at our fabulous forest school!  The children were in their element, learning and exploring in the outdoors.  We heard so many children saying “Forest school is the best”.

 

The mud kitchen was a huge hit.

   

 

                          

 

Getting creative outdoors.

         

 

    

 

The mud pit.

 

 

 

Den building and bird watching.

 

 

 

Don’t forget Smores and hot chocolate sat by the fire pit.

 

 

Thanks to our wonderful Forest School leader Fiona for facilitating such a magical time.

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.

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!