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20 Mar 2024
Stress Awareness Week - Health for Kids!
Ahead of Stress Awareness Month in April, the Healthy Together School Nursing and Digital teams have worked together on pooling some useful resources, advice and information for parents/carers, children and school staff to support those who might be experiencing stress or worry. ... (click to read more)
15 Nov 2023
Christmas Fair 24th November 2023
3.30pm - 5pm The PTA have many festive stalls planned including Santa's Grotto (pre booking required), Tombola's, Refreshments, Cakes, Games and much more Click to view the flyer for more details ... (click to read more)
29 Jun 2023
New Intake 2024 Open Evening 26th September 2023
Click here to be directed to the New Intake page of our website for full details. ... (click to read more)
21 Jun 2023
Seaside Special Menu
last day of term 13th July 2023 No pre-booking required, children just let teacher know at morning register on the day. ... (click to read more)
20 Jun 2023
PTA Summer Fair
We are very excited for our summer fair being held on Friday 30th June 3:30-5:00pm. We have many stalls planned including raffle, tombolas, refreshments, cakes, Human fruit machine, the Year 6 games, Ice cream van and more! Click here for all of the details you need to know! ... (click to read more)
15 Jun 2023
Ashby Sport Fun day
Ashby Sport Fun Day Sunday 25th June 2023 10am - 4pm The Bath Grounds, Ashby-De-La-Zouch Free Entry Click here to view the flyer for full details ... (click to read more)
19 Apr 2023
King Charles III - Coronation Street Party (Special lunch menu)
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12 Dec 2022
Height and Weight Measurements for pupils in Reception and Year 6
Click here for letter ... (click to read more)
03 Oct 2022
Midday Supervisor Vacancy
Click here for current Vacancy information ... (click to read more)
29 Sep 2022
Census Day Menu 6th October
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21 Jun 2022
PTA Summer Fair
PTA Summer Fair Newsletter ... (click to read more)
24 May 2022
Jubilee Celebrations Friday 27th May
On Friday May 27th we will be celebrating the Queen's Platinum Jubilee by holding our own ACE garden party where children will participate in an exciting morning of activities and entertain us with songs, traditional dances and a journey through Queen Elizabeth's Reign. Please could your children come to ... (click to read more)
19 May 2022
We have Vacancies!!
Click for details Paper application packs can be requested from the office, just give us a call 01530 412243. ... (click to read more)
05 May 2022
New Intake 2023 Opening Evening
Open Evening information ... (click to read more)
15 Mar 2022
ACE Club vacancy
We currently have a vacancy for an After School Club organiser to start after Easter. This role is for 12.5 hours per week (Term time only) 3.00pm to 5.30pm Mon-Fri. For more information please visit the vacancy section of our website by clicking this link Vacancies Thank you. ... (click to read more)
09 Nov 2021
Height and Weight Measurements (Reception and Yr6 pupils)
Height and Weight Measurement letter to parents ... (click to read more)
11 Oct 2021
Virtual Parent meetings
Dear Parents / Carers, We will be using Microsoft® Teams for our SEND Meetings and Virtual Parents Evenings to ensure the meetings happen in a Covid-19 secure way which protects the privacy of our staff and you at home (or wherever you may be during the meeting). Teams will enable you ... (click to read more)
30 Sep 2021
Breakfast and ACE Club new online booking system from 25th October 2021
After a review of our wraparound care provision, increased demand and parent feedback we are delighted to announce the launch on Thursday 30th September 2021 of our new booking and payment system for Breakfast and ACE club places. This replaces the old booking system completely, previous bookings can’t and ... (click to read more)
15 Sep 2021
School Facebook launch
Dear Parents / Carers, 15th September 2021 We are delighted to announce that our school Facebook page is now live! This can be found ... (click to read more)
28 Jun 2021
PTA Newsletter June 2021
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04 May 2021
Red Nose Day donation
Thank you for your generous donations. ... (click to read more)
16 Mar 2021
PTA Easter Raffle
Please follow the link to the school website for details of the PTA Easter raffle. http://www.ashbyce.leics.sch.uk/pta/easter-raffle ... (click to read more)
09 Feb 2021
Safer Internet Day 9th February 2021
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08 Feb 2021
Latest Newsletter
March 2021 Click here for March Extra Newsletter including some back to school details. Dear parents and carers, Well, I think we have all breathed a sigh of relief at the announcement that all children can return to school the week beginning the 8th March. We can’t wait! I’ll start with my ... (click to read more)
04 Feb 2021
Perfect pancakes
Don't forget pancake day is during half term on Tuesday 16th February. Have a go at making these for a tasty treat Pancake Day this year is on 16th February and although it falls on a different day each year is always on a Tuesday, known as Shrove Tuesday. Traditionally it ... (click to read more)
01 Feb 2021
What's on this February at Leicestershire Libraries
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04 Jan 2021
Latest Covid 19 update from Headteacher 4.1.21
4th January 2021 Dear parents, First of all Happy New year! I hope you all had a safe Christmas and enjoyed your time with the family you managed to see. I’m writing this to give you as many details as I can regarding the current situation with Covid 19. The national picture is ... (click to read more)
16 Nov 2020
PTA
PTA Newsletter Autumn Term 2020 ... (click to read more)
05 Oct 2020
Flu Vaccination Programme
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23 Sep 2020
NHS Test and Trace
Public Health England have produced a letter for schools to distribute to parents which explains when a person requires a coronavirus test and what the symptoms of ... (click to read more)
21 Sep 2020
Covid-19 symptom guidance
A quick reference guide for parents and staff (September 2020) Heres some comon questions & answers that might be helpful........................... What to do if… Action Needed Return to school when… …my child has Covid-19 symptoms. - Do not come to school - Contact school to inform us - Self-isolate the whole household - Get a test - Inform the ... (click to read more)
08 Sep 2020
New Intake September 2021
Is your child due to start school in the Autumn term 2021? For details of our 'New Intake 2021' arrangements click on the link above ... (click to read more)
08 Jul 2020
Mental Health support for children, young people and families during Covid-19
The lockdown and the uncertainty of when life will return to normal can be difficult to think about and deal with. If you are concerned about your mental or emotional health and wellbeing, follow the link below for lots of advice and support services available to you if you live in Leicester, ... (click to read more)
22 Apr 2020
Newsletters relating to school closure
18th May Coronavirus update 12th May Coronavirus update 4th May Letter regarding online learning 20th April Newsletter 27th March Newsletter FSM during school closure 20th March Keyworker update 20th March 2020 Keyworker letter 19th March Update Regarding School Closure 17th March Update to parents 16th March Letter to parents ... (click to read more)
20 Apr 2020
Coronavirus, A book for children.
If you are looking for a free to download book, to read with your children, which explains the coronavirus there is one here. The illustrator is Axel Scheffler who also illustrates a lot of the Julia Donaldson books. The authors have consulted with a Professor of Infectious Disease Modelling. https://nosycrowcoronavirus.s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Coronavirus-ABookForChildren.pdf ... (click to read more)
01 Apr 2020
Keeping your child safe on-line
Being Safe Online (May 2020 update) The links below are from National Online Safety to Key Stage Two Parents. Please read them and start a conversation with your child about what they are accessing and who they are talking to. Children do need to understand the importance of keeping their personal information private ... (click to read more)
19 Mar 2020
London 2020 Update (19.3.20)
Click here to download the London 2020 update letter (issued on 19.3.20) ... (click to read more)
22 Jan 2020
Geocoaching
Half Term Geocaching Activity Over the February half term the North West Leicestershire district council is running geocaching activities over the whole week at various locations in the North West Leicestershire area. There are events going on in Coalville, Whitwick & Moira, it is a great opportunity to try something new ... (click to read more)
18 Dec 2019
Plastic Free
How could you become Plastic Free? We have made great strides at school in our efforts to become single-use plastic free. In our modern world, it is extremely difficult to completely avoid plastic, as it has so many different uses, but if we can find suitable alternatives we will use ... (click to read more)
18 Nov 2019
Festive Lunch
If your child would like to have a festive lunch on Thursday 12th December 2019, order slips must be returned by Friday 22nd November. Pop into the office for a spare if you need one. ... (click to read more)
05 Nov 2019
Governors Newsletter
Issue No.1 Summer 2019 ... (click to read more)
22 Oct 2019
Joint Primary Schools letter
22nd October, 2019 Dear Parents and Carers in our school community, We are writing to you as the Headteachers of the four primary schools in Ashby-de-la-Zouch. We are so fortunate in our town to have such fabulous schools and we can confidently say that whichever primary school your child ... (click to read more)
18 Sep 2019
Flu Vaccine
This year, the school age immunisations service has introduced an online consent form. You’ll be able to use this to give permission for your child to receive the nasal flu vaccination in school. The form can be accessed at www.leicsandrutlandimms.co.uk. When information is sent out from school about the ... (click to read more)
29 Aug 2019
Headteacher Newsletter September 2019
23rd Sept 2019 Plastic Free Schools As the first Plastic Free School in Leicestershire, we are delighted with our progress and the efforts that everyone is making. It really is making a difference. The children now have their milk poured into reusable beakers and a number of them are taking ... (click to read more)
06 Jun 2019
Learning Support Assistant Vacancy
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25 Apr 2019
Headteacher Newsletter April 2019
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25 Sep 2018
MacMillan Coffee Morning & Superhero Day Friday 28th Sept 2018
MacMillan Coffee Morning & Superhero Day Friday 28th Sept 2018 Why not come and join us for a cup of tea or coffee and a cake in the School hall from 9am to 10.30 am. The children will be creating biscuits and cakes to tempt you! There are no set ... (click to read more)
19 Sep 2018
Secondary School Application deadline
If your child is due to transfer to secondary school in Autumn 2019 the closing date for applications is 31st October 2018. All parents must apply for a school place, places will not be offered without an application. Applications can be made at www.leicestershire.gov.uk/admissions For more information please contact School Admissions on 0116 ... (click to read more)
13 Sep 2018
Enterprise Fair
Friday 14th of September is our Enterprise Fair. The Fair will be open from 2.30pm up to 4pm. We hope as many of you as possible can attend. If you wish to collect your child and walk round the fair with them , Foundation Stage children can be collected ... (click to read more)
07 Sep 2018
Sesame and Nut Free
We are a sesame and nut free school. It is vitally important, due to allergies of some of our pupils that the following foods are not included in pupil’s packed lunches. Please do not send peanuts in any form e.g peanut butter and snack bars containing them. Please do not make ... (click to read more)
04 Sep 2018
Traffic delays expected during Ashby Statutes Fair
TRAFFIC DELAYS EXPECTED Ashby Statutes Fair Market Street and Brook Street will be CLOSED One-way diversion in place from 0001hrs Friday 14th September to 0900hrs Wednesday 19th September PLEASE ALLOW PLENTY OF TIME FOR YOUR JOURNEY ... (click to read more)
06 Aug 2018
After School Care - New for Autumn Term 2018
New This Autumn Term - After School Care. We are introducing New After School Care sessions in the Autumn term which will be run by qualified and experienced members of our own school staff team. We are currently planning the activity schedule and will post more details here as soon as possible. ... (click to read more)
28 Jun 2018
Ofsted Report Praises our School
We were visited by Ofsted on 19th June 2018. We are thrilled to report that our School continues to be 'Good'. The report is incredibly positive, highlighting the committment and enthusiasm that our school has to continually improve the education of our pupils. Please take a few minutes to read the report ... (click to read more)
27 Jun 2018
Club Active8
The local Leisure Centres are offering all parents the chance to swim for free when they accompany their child during the summer holidays (one adult swims for free for each child that pays for a swim on points). This is available at Hood Park, indoor and outdoor pool and Hermitage. ... (click to read more)
08 May 2018
Parent Governor Vacancy May 2018
We currently have a vacancy for a parent governor to serve on the school’s governing body. We are very keen to encourage parents and carers of registered pupils to nominate themselves to become part of our governing body. Please click here to download an application pack which includes more information about becoming ... (click to read more)
13 Mar 2018
Easter Dinner will be served on Tuesday 20th March 2018
Easter Dinner 20th March 2018 Children can order an Easter Dinner on the day, simply let the teacher know at registration time. The cost is £2.20 which will be added to your parentpay account. Roast Turkey or Cheese and spring onion quiche and Chocolate Nest or Easter Biscuit ... (click to read more)
07 Feb 2018
Headteacher's Newsletter June2018
Headteacher's Newsletter June 2018 ... (click to read more)
19 Dec 2017
Decorated Bauble Competition
Tyler KS1 and Ava in KS2 are the winners of this year's Decorated Christmas Bauble competition. Well done to you both. ... (click to read more)
19 Dec 2017
Macmillan Coffee Morning
This year's Coffee Morning was held on 29th September. Thank you to parents, children and staff for providing the delicious cakes for the event. Thank you also to The Kitchen Team who made time to bake some cakes on top of their usual dinner preparations. A fantastic amount of £358.08 ... (click to read more)
19 Dec 2017
Foundation Stage Nativity
This Year's Foundation Stage Nativity play 'The Little Donkey' was a resounding sucess. A total of £126.54 was raised, thank you. This year the children chose the charity 'Guidedogs' after meeting Guide Dog 'Toby' at Holy Trinity Church before the advent service. As always we would like to thank all the staff ... (click to read more)
19 Dec 2017
Key Stage One Christmas Performance
KS1 Christmas Performance donations will go to Wishes4Kids. So far donations have raised £82.14. We will update the information following Tuesday's performaces. Thank you for your support. ... (click to read more)
19 Dec 2017
Christmas Jumper day
By wearing Christmas Jumpers on Thursday14th and and Friday15th December 2017 we raised a total of £141 which will be donated to 'Save the Children'. Thank you for your kind donations. ... (click to read more)
11 Dec 2017
Holy Trinity Church Christmas Tree Festival
Thank you to all of our friends and school family for voting for our Key Stage 2 Christmas tree at the Holy Trinity Church Festival. We came 2nd. Well done to all the staff and children, your craft skills were put to exellent use. ... (click to read more)
11 Dec 2017
Snow time
Having fun in the snow. ... (click to read more)
11 Dec 2017
Children in Need
WOW! You raised a total of £368.92. Well done everyone. This year we supported Children in need by coming to school on 17th November dressed in as many spots as possible, the pupils also held a number of fundraising events throughout the day. Thank you for your support and generous ... (click to read more)
11 Dec 2017
ClubsComplete (After School Clubs) Options for Spring Term 2018
After School Clubs 3.30pm - 4.00pm. Cost £3.50 Monday: Gymnastics Tuesday: Clay Club (New) Wednesday: Street Dance Thursday: Drama and Musical Theatre Friday: Lego Club (New) Click here for letter which includes full details. ... (click to read more)
17 Oct 2017
Loros - Fitness in Schools
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12 Oct 2017
Tag Rugby Yr5 & Yr6 Team
Congratulations to our Y5/6 Tag Rugby Team who made it through to the final last Wednesday and fought gallantly against Willesley to be runners up out of 34 schools. We are proud of our children’s achievements and also for our teams being awarded Spirit of the Games for showing ... (click to read more)
03 Jul 2017
Flood Damage and partial school closure
Dear parents/ guardians, I would like to start this e mail by thanking you so very much. The offers of help we had this morning were very generous and very much appreciated. Sometime after Saturday lunch time a mains water pipe burst in the boy’s toilets in main school. This has ... (click to read more)
28 Jun 2017
Drowning Prevention Week 16th - 25th June
Did you know that on average, one person drowns every 20 hours across the UK and Ireland. As part of Drowning Prevention Week, Hood Park Leisure Centre have adopted Ashby C of E Primary School. Staff from Hood Park - Tom Bennett (former pupil, Director of Elite Training Solutions and ... (click to read more)
28 Jun 2017
Saffron Lane
Ashby C of E Primary School attended the North West Leicestershire Primary School Area Athletics Championships at Saffron Lane Athletics Arena. What an amazing event. We took, in total, 30 children to take part in running, jumping and throwing events. All the children had an amazing time and gave it their ... (click to read more)
28 Jun 2017
Spirit of the Games Award
Spirit of the games award At Ashby C of E Primary school we believe in the spirit of the games and sportsmanship. We teach our children the importance of these key characteristics: Honesty Respect Passion Determination Teamwork Self-belief They have been fantastic at sporting competitions as they have demonstrated that they possess these characteristics and morals. As ... (click to read more)
22 Jun 2017
Aegon Nottingham Open
We would like to say a huge well done to Sam who was one of the ball crew at the Aegon Nottingham open. For those of you that do not know, the Aegon Nottingham open is a respectable tennis tournament for men and women held in Nottingham. The event was televised ... (click to read more)
15 Jun 2017
SSAT National Attainment Award
We have been nationally recognised for our exceptional 2016 performance by SSAT (The Schools, Students and Teachers network). Educational outcomes data analysis from SSAT have shown that our school is in the top 10% of schools nationally (2016) for pupil attainment at the end of year 6. Sue Williamson, Chief ... (click to read more)
07 Jun 2017
Read, Write, Inc. taster sessions for Sept 2018 intake.
Is Your child starting school in September 2018? Click here to download the flyer for details of the Read, Write, Inc. Phonics taster sessions available in November for Sept 18 starters. Booking is advisable as places are limited. ... (click to read more)
07 Jun 2017
Foundation Stage Open Evening for Sept 2018 intake
Tuesday 26th September 2017 6.30pm - 7.30pm in the School Hall. Click here to download the Open Evening flyer for details. We are also holding Read, Write Inc. Phonics taster sessions in November for September 2018 intake parents. Click here to download the flyer for details, Booking is advisable via the school office ... (click to read more)
18 May 2017
Football Rose Bowl
It was the last game in the Rose Bowl tournament and we played Thringstone. There was a change in the team this week and the new players had a great chance to show their potential for the years to come. The teams were even throughout the whole game, which made ... (click to read more)
18 May 2017
QuickSticks Hockey
Ashby CofE attended the Year 3/4 QuickSticks Hockey Event on Thursday 4Th May at Ivanhoe ... (click to read more)
03 May 2017
Football Match Report 27th April 2017
Ashby CofE played their third game of the Rose Bowl football competition against Sir John Moore Primary School. After previous results going against us, was it our time to turn it around? We are pleased to say that we earned ourselves the win and took the 3 points! Congratulations! It ... (click to read more)
04 Apr 2017
Foodball Match Report 30th March 2017
Thursday 30th March. Ashby CofE played their second game in the Rose Bowl competition for the year fours and fives. However, we did not manage to get our first points of the competition. Hugglescote won 7-3. Although, the score line does not do us justice. The game was very entertaining ... (click to read more)
28 Mar 2017
Football Match Report 24th March 2017
Friday 24th March Ashby CofE played their first game in the Rose Bowl football competition for year 4/5. Unfortunately, it was not the start we wanted, after Ellistown took the 3 points with a 3-2 victory. However ,there were so many positives to take from the game. After a strong start, ... (click to read more)
28 Mar 2017
Cross Country Report
North West Leicestershire Schools Cross Country League Throughout the year there have been three cross country races in the North West Leicestershire Schools Cross Country League that children have competed in. The competition was open to all year groups and around twenty children competed from Ashby C of E. All ... (click to read more)
23 Mar 2017
Rotary Junior Speak
Congratulations to all of our Year 6 girls who participated in the Rotary Junior Speak event on Wednesday 15th March organised by Ashby Hastings Rotary Club. Our children spoke on a range of fascinating topics, including: The Kynren Event - A journey through British History , Taekwondo, Gymnastics and ... (click to read more)
22 Feb 2017
Co Op Community Fundraising for the PTA
Great news, you’ve raised £1077.63 for the PTA through the Local Community Fund so far. Co-op members are adding to the total every time they buy selected Co-op brand products from Co Op stores and funeral homes. We've still got 6 weeks to spread the word and get more members to ... (click to read more)
22 Feb 2017
National Forest 25th Anniversary
The National Forest is celebrating its 25th anniversary! Can you believe that? This marvellous forest has been growing around us for 25 years. As part of the silver celebrations, we have the chance to tell people what we love about the Forest through a project called My National Forest. ... (click to read more)
08 Feb 2017
Half term activites at Ashby Library
Visit Ashby-de-la-Zouch Library for a Holiday Hullabaloo with stories, picture hunts, crafts and fun activities inspired by Horrid Henry! The event will take place on Friday 13th February, at 2.00-3.30pm. This half term event is suitable for children ages 4-12. Booking is essential. £2 per child. ... (click to read more)
06 Feb 2017
Safer Internet Day 2017
'Be the change: unite for a better internet'. Helpful resources can be found through the links below:- https://www.saferinternet.org.uk/safer-internet-day/2017/sid-tv/film-parents-and-carers Film for parents and carers | Safer Internet Centre www.saferinternet.org.uk A short film raising awareness of Safer Internet Day 2017 with parents and carers and encouraging them to have a conversation with their children about the ... (click to read more)
24 Jan 2017
Rugby for Girls
Ashby RFC are starting a new Training session for girls in Year 4,5 and 6. Please click on this link for more information (external link to ARC website). ... (click to read more)
19 Jan 2017
Bronze Ambassadors
Bronze Ambassadors Four children were recently selected to be trained as ‘Bronze Ambassadors’ for the school. They have now received their training and passed! They are now qualified as ‘Bronze Ambassadors’! Well done! What does the job involve? The children have the responsibility of raising the profile of PE in school. They will ... (click to read more)
18 Jan 2017
Headlice
We have noticed an increase in the number of Head Lice cases recently. Please check your child's hair and treat immediately if necessary. More information on how to detect, treat and prevent head lice can be found on the NHS website, click here to view. Head lice was the topic of ... (click to read more)
16 Jan 2017
Parent Governor Vacancy
We currently have vacancies for 2 Parents Governors. Please click this link for full details http://www.ashbyce.leics.sch.uk/governors/parent-governor-vacancy .Closing date for nominations is Friday 10th February 2017. If you have any questions please contact us. ... (click to read more)
11 Jan 2017
Macmillan Cancer Support
Thank you to all who attended our Macmillan Coffee Morning in October. A big thank you to all the staff and pupils who made the buscuits and cakes and served the refreshments. A very special thank you to our wonderful Team in the Kitchen who baked and donated the ... (click to read more)
09 Jan 2017
Ivanhoe Challenge 2017
Ivanhoe Challenge Cross Country - 2017 Ivanhoe Robins are hosting a cross country run for children 5-18 years old at Cow Pastures Farm, Market Bosworth. The race is on Saturday 11th February. If you would like to attend this event please complete the entry form and return to Ivanhoe Challenge c/o Mr A ... (click to read more)
24 Nov 2016
Christmas Dinner
A Tradtional Festive Lunch will be served in school on the last day of term Friday 16th December. Order forms will be put in book bags today or tomorrow. If you would like your child to have a Christmas Lunch please return the order form to school by Wednesday 30th November. ... (click to read more)
22 Nov 2016
Children in Need Results
We are delighted to announce that a grand total of £571.44 was collected during Children in Need day on Friday. The children dressed down in Spotty clothes and were visited by Pudsey in the morning. A great day was rounded off with a Spotacular Cake Competition. Well done to everyone ... (click to read more)
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