23rd January 2025

Thank you to all those who have already returned the data check sheets. This week, years 1 to 4 have been sent home. Year 5 and 6 sheets were sent home last week. When you receive an envelope containing a data sheet for your child, please check it carefully, make any changes, sign and date and return the sheet to school as soon as possible. Please check: home and mobile telephone numbers; home addresses; email addresses and medical conditions including any changes in those medical conditions.
Alternatively, if all the information is correct, email askwith@ycatschools.co.uk to confirm that no changes are needed.
If possible, please provide 3 emergency contacts, these can be relatives or friends.
Mobile phones are our primary way of contacting you, if your mobile phone number changes, please tell us straight away.
Well done to Thomas and Henry in year 4 who took part in Saturday’s cross country race. Thomas won first place in his individual race and the Askwith ‘Team’ (Thomas and Henry) came third place overall. The next race
is on Saturday 1st February, see below and attached for information.
Last term, we had to postpone the Come and Play for parents of nursery and reception children. This event will now take place on Tuesday 4th February 2.30-3.15pm. A letter with further information is being sent home.
Request for donations—If you have any pants, socks, leggings or trousers age 2-5 that your children have grown out of, please consider donating to school. Any donations will be gratefully received, thankyou.
Parents’ Evenings, for parents of all children from nursery to year 6, will take place online on Wednesday 12th and Thursday 13th February from 2.30pm-6.00pm. Information about how to book your online appointment will be sent out next week.
We are excited to announce that on Monday 3rd March, we are having a visit from Table Tennis England! The
table tennis champions will run inspirational workshops and table tennis sessions with the children in years 3,
4, 5 and 6. A letter with more information will be sent home to those parents.
A note for parents with pre-school aged children, our nursery has limited spaces and is getting full. If you have a younger sibling and are interested in our nursery, for this year or next year, we would encourage you to please complete a registration form as soon as possible. If you completed a registration form a while ago, please get in touch to check we have your up to date information and likely start date correct.

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