Thank you very much to our school volunteers and the Open the Book team, who hosted this week’s collective worship.  We were able to watch a re-enactment of a story that Jesus told to his followers – the greedy farmer.  The greedy farmer spent a lot of time and energy focusing on how he could make more and more money, but never got the chance to enjoy the rewards.  The assembly was thought provoking and enabled us to reflect on what we truly value and what really matters to us.

The vaccination team will be in school on Tuesday 14th October to administer the flu immunisations.

You need to complete the online form even if you do not wish to give consent.

The form can be found here: https://midlands.schoolvaccination.uk/flu/2025/dudley

Please complete if you have not already done so. Thank you for your support.

Do you know anyone who has a child due to start Reception in September 2026?

We have a number of school tours for prospective parents in October and November. If you know anyone who would like to view the school, please ask them to contact the school office on 01384 818760 or email info@chur-ascen.dudley.sch.uk to book a place on the following dates:-

Tuesday 21st October 1:30pm

Wednesday 22nd October 9:30am

Thursday 23rd October 1:30pm

Tuesday 4th November 9:30am & 1:30pm

Thursday 6th November 9:30am & 1:30pm

It was great to see so many of you at parents’ evening, this week.  Thank you for bearing with us, as we ran over timings in many classes. There is so much to talk about, already and so early in the school year!

Having launched Black History Month, last week, it was great to spend an afternoon with our year 5 pupils, talking about and celebrating diversity.  I was amazed by the thought and sensitivity that went into to the children’s responses and thoroughly enjoyed my time with class 5CS.  Mr Bradley and I are very much looking forward to hearing about the work going on in all of our other year groups.

We are very much looking forward to the school discos, on Tuesday 14th October.  Thank you to the HSA for organising the event which will really help to raise money for school funds.

Wishing you all a lovely weekend.

This week, we were treated to one of Lindsey Brown’s special painting assemblies.  Lindsey told us the story of Ruth Naomi and Boaz.  As she told the story, the painting came to life.  In our weekly reflections, we considered ways in which we can be sharing and caring towards each other.  Many of the children reflected that giving someone your time and attention is a good way to show how much you care.

Parents’ Evening will be taking place on Wednesday 8th October from 3:30pm-7pm. Appointments must be booked via the online system by following this link:

https://www.parents-booking.co.uk/churchoftheascension

If you haven’t yet booked an appointment and would like one, the online system is live until 3:30pm on Monday 6th October. If you have any problems booking an appointment, please contact the school office.

Attendance figures for week beginning 29.9.25

Class RH  98.9%

Class RY  97.4%

Class 1C  98.2%

Class 1/2B  100%

Class 2S  98.3%

Class 3N  98%

Class 3/4JB  98%

Class 4C  97.9%

Class 5CS  98.1%

Class 5/6M  95.7%

Class 6P  95%