20th November 2025

Thank you to all those who brought in cakes and buns on Friday, a wonderful £90.41 was raised for Children in Need.
Our Open Day on Tuesday was a great success. It was lovely to meet so many new families who are interested in our school and nursery.
Thank you to those who were able to join in the Nursery, Reception, 1 and 2 ‘Come & Do Maths’ event on Wednesday. It was lovely to see parents and children enjoying maths together. We hope you found the experience useful.
A reminder about the home clothes day tomorrow. In return, items are requested for the PTA ‘giant advent calendar’ stall at the Otley Victorian Fayre on Sunday 7th December. Items can be brought in tomorrow or any day next week. Please choose an item from the list below;
Bottles of wine etc; Chocolate bars or boxes of chocolate; Large teddies; Bath or beauty gift sets; A gift/voucher from your business.
If you are able to help on the stall, please email askwith@ycatschools.co.uk with your preferred time slot.
Thank you for your support.
SINGING AT THE OTLEY VICTORIAN FAYRE https://forms.office.com/e/P5g5ycUaXV
We are excited about the opportunity for the Askwith children to sing on the stage at the Otley Victorian Fayre at 3.30pm on Sunday 7th December! Thank you to all those who have already signed up to be involved.
Please refer to the letter sent out on Monday for further information and the link to register your involvement. The link is also above for your convenience. Please complete by tomorrow latest.
The infant Nativity, for children in Reception, years 1 and 2, is taking place on Friday 12th December at 2pm and 6pm. Please refer to the letter sent home on Tuesday to order tickets. The link is also below for your convenience. This link also enables you to book a place in the creche for during the 6pm performance of the Nativity.
INFANT NATIVITY & CRECHE https://forms.office.com/e/peKyn8xp2C
Rehearsals are going well for the KS2 Pantomime. We will be taking all the children from Reception, years 1 and 2 to watch the dress rehearsal on Friday 28th November. Please refer to the letter sent home on Tuesday. The link below should please be used to give permission for your child (Reception years 1 & 2 only) to
go on this trip.
PERMISSION FOR Y R, 1 & 2 TRIP TO WATCH PANTO https://forms.office.com/e/RMqSVzLBN7
A reminder to parents of children in years 3,4,5 and 6 that the dress rehearsal for the KS2 Pantomime takes place on Friday 28th November at 10.30am at the Clarke Foley Centre in Ilkley. The tickets that have been ordered will be sent home next week.