We are very much looking forward to seeing those of you who are able to attend our Christmas Fayre, later on today, from 5 until 7pm.  School is already looking magical!

Christmas lunch will be taking place on Wednesday 10th December.  As is tradition at Church of the Ascension, pupils can wear their Christmas jumpers with their school uniforms, on this day.  The following Wednesday afternoon, 17th December, it will be our Christmas party days so children may wear their party clothes to school for the day.

We have been notified this week that we raised over £450 for the British Legion through our Poppy Appeal.  We are very proud to have raised such a significant amount of money and been able to contribute to the overall amount for our community.  Many thanks for all of your support and a special thanks to the year 5 and 6 pupils who gave up their playtimes to sell the poppies.

Wishing you all a lovely weekend.

This week, we lit our second advent candle.  While lighting the second candle, we thought about the faith that Mary and Joseph had to have on their journey to Bethlehem.  We also considered the faith that the shepherds showed on their own journey.  Our reflection this week has focused on what faith means to Christians and what faith means to us as individuals and as a community.  We started to think about the peace that the birth of Jesus represents to Christians and how in such a busy season, and a month of chocolate calendars and naughty elves, it is important to find some time for peace and faith.

Heavenly Father, you sent your messengers to tell of the birth of your Son so that people might believe in Him. ​

As we draw near to Christmas, wrap us in Your perfect love. ​

Help us to love others with patience, kindness, and grace, just as You have loved us. ​

May our lives reflect the heart of Christ. ​

Amen.

Tickets reduced if bought before the day. Tickets on sale at the May McMaster Memorial Ground, Swindon Road, DY6 0AW on Saturday 29th November 2025 from 10:45-11:15am.  

It has been another great week in school.  I am so impressed by our children braving the cold and having such a great time, in Forest School. Thank you to our gardening group who are doing such a good job on our school site.

Thank you for the responses to the parent questionnaire, regarding the new start of the day arrangements.  The responses have been predominantly positive and we are grateful for the contributions and suggestions.

We are very much looking forward to our Christmas Family Event, next Friday.  There is a lot to join in with and we look forward to seeing those of you who are able to join us.  Thank you to the HSA for all of your hard work in organising what promises to be great evening.  For safety reasons, please ensure that your children remain with you, under your supervision, while attending the event.

Well done to the children that participated in the Sports Hall Athletics.  You represented the school brilliantly and came 3rd out of 12 schools participating.  I am very proud of your efforts and thank you for being such positive ambassadors for the school.

Father Chris led our termly Eucharist, this week.  It was a lovely service and it was great to welcome members of the church community, to take communion with us.  Father Chris explained all of the elements of the service.  Children listened very carefully and responded thoughtfully.  Thank you to our Worship Leaders who led us in prayers and contributed so positively with the service.