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:
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.
Mother’s Day Sale
The H.S.A will again be hosting a Mother’s Day sale on the afternoon of Friday 28th March if children would like to take part.
OSCAR Holiday Club
We will again be running the OSCAR holiday club during Easter for the first four days, 14th -17th April and also for the first three weeks of the summer holiday, weeks commencing 21st July, 28th July and 4th August.
***Limited availability on Monday and Tuesday of Easter week***
The holiday club provides a variety of activities for the children each day and is open from 7:45am – 6pm. It costs £23 for the full day and is only open to children who currently attend our school.
If you would like to make a booking, please contact Jacqui the OSCAR manager by emailing jdavies@chur-ascen.dudley.sch.uk
Lunchtime Supervisor Vacancy
Would you like to join our lovely lunchtime team?
We are looking for someone to work every lunchtime, Monday – Friday 12-1:15pm
£12.45 per hour
Supervising children during the lunchtime period under the direction of the Lunchtime Superintendent.
We also need staff who can work on a casual ‘as and when’ basis.
If you are interested and would like more information, please either contact the school office on 01384 818760 or email info@chur-ascen.dudley.sch.uk
Come and join us!
Year 6 Leavers Hoodies
Tuesday 18th March 2025
Dear Parent/Carer,
We have been able to secure a deal with our uniform supplier to supply leavers hoodies for our Year 6 children if they wish to purchase one. In order to purchase the hoodies at the offer price of £18.50, orders will need to be placed by Thursday 27th March.
The hoodies will be royal blue, the same as the school uniform and will have the number ‘25’ on the back which will contain the full name of each child in Year 6. If you do not wish your child’s name to appear in the number ‘25’ on the hoodie, please let us know by emailing info@chur-ascen.dudley.sch.uk no later than Thursday 27th March. Unless told otherwise, the full name of each child will appear, even if they do not purchase a hoodie.
The hoodies will have the school logo on the front and will be personalised with your child’s first name which will appear along the sleeve.
They are available in sizes 9-11, 12-13, Small (adult-size) and Medium (adult-size). As the items are personalised, they will be unable to be returned once ordered. We do have samples of each size available so if you would like to check the size prior to ordering, please ask at the school office any morning before school or after school on Friday only.
Orders must be placed via Eduspot where they can be found under the ‘Shop’ section.
If you have any further queries regarding leavers hoodies, please contact the school office.
Kind regards
The Admin Team
Lost Property
If any of the items below belong to your child, please collect from the school office.
Any items not collected by Friday will be disposed of.
Thank you.
Asda Cashpot for Schools
Thank you to everyone who took part in the recent Asda Cashpot for Schools fundraising initiative. We have been informed today that this raised £217.61 for school funds!
Great news!
H.S.A
School Uniform Price Increase
We have been informed by our uniform supplier that there will unfortunately be a small price increase from 1st April due to the rising costs they are incurring. The new prices will be as follows:-
Cardigans – £12.75
Sweatshirts – £10.95
Polo shirts – £8.75
Reflexions Tea & Talk Session
Amy from Reflexions, the Mental Health Support Team, will be available for a ‘Tea & Talk’ session on Tuesday 25th March. This will take place at Church of the Ascension church hall (opposite school) from 2-3pm. If you would like to attend for any advice/chat, please confirm your attendance by emailing info@chur-ascen.dudley.sch.uk.
Dudley HAF
Dear Parents and Carers,
2025 DUDLEY EASTER HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES AND FOOD PROGRAMME
We want to let you know about support that may be available to you during the Easter school holidays.
Holiday Activities and Food Programme (HAF)
The HAF programme:
· Offers Department for Education funded holiday places for children and young people, from Reception to Year 11.
· Allows young people and children to participate in school holiday activities. This Easter holiday each child can get up to 4 credits. One credit allows you to book one place.
· Includes a healthy meal and snacks.
You are eligible to register for the holiday activities programme (HAF) if the following applies:
· You live in Dudley, or your child goes to school in Dudley Borough,
· Your child is aged between 5 and 16 years – Reception- Year 11 inclusive
· Your child is eligible for benefits related free school meals (FSM).
· Vulnerable children not eligible for free school meals may still be able to register for HAF activities but please make sure you read this section on the website before you apply.
· Many families in Dudley could get benefit related free school meals but don’t claim for them. If you get any of the following support payments your child may be entitled to receive free school meals:
· Income Support
· Income-based Jobseekers Allowance
· Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
· Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
· The guaranteed element of State Pension Credit
· Child Tax Credit (provided you’re not also entitled to Working Tax Credit and have an annual gross income of no more than £16,190)
· Working Tax Credit Run-on – paid for 4 weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit
· Universal Credit (you must have less than £616.67 a month net earned income (after tax – and not including any benefits)
To apply for Free School Meals visit: Free School Meals | Dudley Council To find out more and check eligibility visit the Dudley Holiday Activities Website To get live updates about the programme, follow the Dudley HAF Facebook Page
Register via the Dudley Holiday Activities website: Register & book | Dudley HAF Once you have registered and been approved you will get login details. This means you will be able to book HAF activity places when bookings open.
If you have any further queries, please contact the Dudley HAF team at enquiries@hafdudley.co.uk
Primary Poster
Dudley HAF – How to register
Church Club
We have loved learning about ‘The Lord is my shepherd’ in Church Club this week. Thanks as always to Sheila, Sian, Father Chris and the team. Take a look at Jackson and Eva’s work.
A visit from staff at West Bromwich Building Society
Thank you to staff from West Bromwich Building Society for visiting us today to support us with our Money Matters topic in PSHE.
We’re taking notice for our wellbeing!
Our Wellbeing Buddies theme for this half term is ‘Take Notice’. Some of you have been taking notice of your local environment – well done!
If anyone has any photos to share or inspire us, please send to hmoore@chur-ascen.dudley.sch.uk.
Spring is in the air
After learning about World War 2 rationing in history last term, we decided to have our own allotment area to grow some vegetables. The children will be planting and caring for a selection of vegetables and combining their knowledge of street art to make the area more attractive. Keep up to date with our progress.