We can't quite believe that next week is the final week of the term - it's been a long one! Thank you for all of your support along the way. This week has felt particularly festive with the Key Stage 1 Nativity, Elfridges travelling gift shop (a huge thank you once more to FOLA), the Nursery evening Christmas story session and Christmas jumper day. Next week, the festivities continue with Carols by Candlelight, the EYFS Christmas sing song and craft session, Christmas Dinner, the Year 5 Victorian Christmas and our special visitor on the last day of term. We can't wait!

'Well done' to this week's Stars of the Week (pictured above) who have all had exceptionally good weeks.

The school calendar is constantly updated on the school website and can be found here Upcoming Events | Low Ash Primary School. You can also find the key dates overview calendar here Key-Dates-Overview-2024-25.pdf (lowash.bradford.sch.uk) We will update this each half term with any additional dates which might arise.

Tuesday 17th December - Year 5 Victorian Christmas at St. Cuthbert's Church

Tuesday 17th December at 9.00am - SEND parent and carer drop in

Wednesday 18th December- Christmas dinner day (pupils can come to school in a Christmas jumper if they wish)

Thursday 19th December at 1.45pm - Early Years Christmas sing-along and crafts

Thursday 19th December (evening)- Carols by Candlelight

Friday 20th December - School breaks up for Christmas and a special visitor will be in school...

After school clubs will take place as normal next week, including on the Friday.

Monday 6th January 2025 - School re-opens for all pupils

The holiday dates for 2025-2026 are now on the school website and can be found by clicking on the link below:

This week's school attendance is 94.4%.

Whole school attendance so far this year is 95.5%

Early Years/Key Stage 1 classes of the week are Reception Base 2 and 1B with 96.3% attendance.

Key Stage 2 class of the week is 5B with 99% attendance.

Once more, here is the link to the attendance page of the school website which has information on the Penalty Notice system. Ultimately, more than 2 penalty notices could result in the council taking you to court and a criminal record. We really do not want any of our families to have to go through this.

Attendance | Low Ash Primary School

The Key Stage 1 Nativity took place this week and it was wonderful to watch. All of the pupils (and adults!) have worked so hard these past few weeks. Thank you to all parents/carers who came to support the event.

The Choir did their first performance of the year at Wrose Chapel this week. They will return to the stage again next week at a local nursing home and at Carols by Candlelight. Well done all!

Both Year 3 classes visited Nell Bank this week and, despite the wet, drizzly weather, really enjoyed themselves. The trip was to further enhance their History learning.

Mrs Matthews and Safa from Year 5 had a special visit to see the Lord Mayor yesterday. You might remember that, due to the First Aid teaching delivered by Mrs Matthews, Safa could recognize the signs of a stroke in her grandma so she could get to the hospital within the so called 'golden hour'. Well done to both!

A reception was held at City Hall for Safa and Mrs Matthews where they were both presented with certificates in recognition of their work. A number of news reporters were also present at the Reception and articles have appeared in the T&A and BBC online (the links are below).

Bravery award for Bradford girl who saved grandma's life - BBC News

Low Ash Primary School pupil helped to save grandma's life | Bradford Telegraph and Argus

Well done to the Low Ash Bench Ball Team who all played really well this week! Keep up the good work.

A reminder that, whilst we encourage pupils to come to school on scooters and bikes, once in the playground please can you make sure your children are riding at an appropriate speed. We do not want any smaller children or adults getting hit. Thank you for your support.