Weekly round up

We've had another great week at Low Ash with school visits to Harewood House, two Year 6 shows, an outstanding performance from our U11s netball team (pictured above) and also the 'meet your new teacher' day. We hope you have all seen the information sent home about your child's new class teacher - this will hopefully help you and your child to learn a little more about them.

This week's school attendance is: 94.2%.

Low Ash school attendance for the year so far: 95.0%.

The classes of the week are 5B with 99.3% and Reception Base 2 with 97.4%.

We aim for 96% attendance but, currently, are falling short of this every week. We continue to have numerous requests for holidays from school. A reminder that we are unable to authorise any leave of absence for pupils unless there are exceptional circumstances.

Whilst we appreciate that at this time of the school year, pupils may be out growing their uniform, we expect all pupils to be wearing the correct uniform from September. We will provide changes of clothes for those who repeatedly come in the incorrect uniform. If you are uncomfortable with this (or think your child will be), then please ensure your child is dressed as they should be for school.

A reminder that items with logos should not be worn. Even small logos can cause issues amongst children as it introduces an element of competition. School uniform ensures everyone is equal.

Please do not spend a lot of money on school clothes. We simply ask that pupils are in the correct school uniform. We thank you for your support in this.

We hope the children enjoyed their transition morning on Wednesday and feel a little less nervous about the new school year after meeting their new teacher. There was a lovely atmosphere in school on Wednesday and there seemed to be lots of excited children! You will have a further opportunity to meet your child's new class teacher in the first school week back in September when Years 1 - 6 will hold their curriculum sessions.

Save the date - curriculum sessions:

Year 1 and 2 - Tuesday 3rd September

Year 5 and 6 - Wednesday 4th September

Years 3 and 4 - Thursday 5th September

All of these sessions will take place straight after school and your children can attend with you. You will have the chance to find out about the year's curriculum and ask any questions you might have. We hope you can join us.

The Bradford libraries are running a summer reading challenge to encourage pupils to continue to read over the summer break. This year's theme is 'Marvellous Makers'. If you would like further information, please click on the link below. The challenge is free to take part - all you need to do is visit your closest library!

Monday 8th and Tuesday 9th July - Year 6 activity days

Wednesday 10th - Friday 12th July - Year 6 residential

Thursday 11th July - Summer discos- Nursery to year 5

Week beginning 15th July - Healthy Schools week

Tuesday 16th July 9.15-10.30 - Reception sports day

Tuesday 16th July - Year 6 evening show (new date)

Wednesday 17th July 9.00-10.15 - Morning & All-Day Nursery sports day

Wednesday 17th July 10.30-12.00 - Y3 and Y4 sports day

Wednesday 17th July 2.00 - 3.15 - Afternoon & All-Day Nursery sports day

Thursday 18th July 9.15-10.45 - Y5 and 6 sports day

Thursday 18th July 1.45–3.15 - Y1 and 2 sports day

Thursday 18th July - Year 6 leavers' disco

Friday 19th July - Break the rules day

Monday 22nd July - School summer fair (after school)

Tuesday 23rd July - Year 6 leavers' assembly (pm)

Tuesday 23rd July - School finishes for the summer holidays and will re-open for pupils on Monday 2nd September.