Summer 2026 Newsletter No 9

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Collective Worship Skip to article
Water Bottles Skip to article
Water Safety Awareness Skip to article
Soul Food Skip to article
Moving On Church Experience – Year 6 Skip to article

Head teacher’s update

Year 6 enjoyed a visit to church this week for the Moving On programme. As always, our year 6 children represented the school brilliantly and made thoughtful observations and sensible responses. Thank you year 6 for your maturity.

This week, very much enjoyed meeting with the parents of our new reception cohort who will be joining us in September. We look forward to meeting the children at our stay and play sessions planned for later in the term.

In Praise Assembly this morning, we shared some excellent writing from 1/2 B who have written their own non-fiction texts about penguins. They were very informative and we really enjoyed reading them. It was also great to see so many children receiving Accelerated Reader certificates, too.

I have delivered our entries to Bishop Hugh’s art competition today. I am sure that you will agree that our paintings are very attractive and I hope that Bishop Hugh will agree and put them in pride of place in his office.

In line with new guidance, we have updated our PSHE policy. Please do take a look to see what your children are covering in each year group. If you have any questions or would like to view any of the resources used in these lessons, please do not hesitate to contact school.

Collective Worship

Thank you very much to Father Adam, who led our termly eucharist service. Along with singing some of our favourite hymns, we also considered the hardship that Noah endured and the perseverance that he displayed. I was very impressed by how well so many of our children could recall the story of Noah and his ark.

It was lovely to welcome members of our church and school community, to share communion together. Children were as always, very thoughtful and sensible throughout the service.

Water Bottles

Could we remind parents to please ensure their child brings a water bottle to school each day, particularly as the weather is now getting warmer. We have very limited cups available in school to give to children.

Thank you for your support.

Water Safety Awareness

Please see the following information from West Midlands Fire Service:

Water Safety Awareness

Soul Food

It’s that time again – SOUL FOOD next Tuesday 23rd June. Join us for
all the usual food, fun, music and bible reflection time!! See you there
5pm at the Church

Soul Food – 23 June 2026

Moving On Church Experience – Year 6

This week, Year 6 took part in a church experience at Church of the Ascension all about moving on. This is a momentous time in the journey of our Ascension children as they are coming to the end of Year 6 and looking forward to the next stage of their school career. Father Adam, Sheila and the team planned and delivered some thought-provoking activities to help the children celebrate successes, reflect on momentous times and consider the excitement and apprehensions that lie ahead. Father Adam closed the session by reminding the children that Church of the Ascension is their church, where they are always welcome and it is always there for them to come home to.