2nd October 2025

Last Friday, the children enjoyed our Celebration of European Languages Day. The children learnt about the geography of Europe and practised the languages. Early years and KS1 learnt some French, years 3 and 4 learnt some Italian and years 5 and 6 learnt some Greek. At Askwith, all children learn French in KS2 and our younger children in EYFS and KS1 practise simple words and phrases.
On Monday, information about the new menu that will be in place from Monday 3rd November was emailed out. Please click on the link on the letter (or below) to order your child’s school lunches. The final question is to book the school Christmas lunch. A further copy of the letter and associated information is attached.
Please can all bookings for lunches please be made by Monday 6th October.
https://forms.office.com/e/1PKiPBHSXA
Thank you to those who joined in the Phonics and Reading Information Event on Tuesday. Information packs are being sent out to Reception parents today. For those with children in other years who were not able to attend the event, please contact your child’s teacher with any questions.
On Wednesday, the children in KS2 watched an online presentation about road safety. The emphasis of the presentation was how children can help by not distracting drivers and the importance of wearing seat belts.
Thank you to all those who have visited the book fair this week. The last chance to visit is after school today until 4pm.
The next event for parents is our Curriculum Information Evening on Thursday 9th October. All parents are invited to talk to the teachers in the classrooms at 3.45pm about the curriculum the children will be learning
this school year. The event will be repeated online at 6.30pm. To help us to make plans, please can you inform the office if you are planning to attend the 3.45pm event or the 6.30pm event. Thank you.
On Friday 10th October, there will be a ‘Come and Read’ event for parents of children in years Reception, 1 and 2. A separate letter (paper & email) has been sent home today. Please complete and return the slip by Tuesday 7th October or email the requested information to askwith@ycatschools.co.uk.
Good luck to all those taking part in the first cross country race of the season on Saturday. Thank you to Mrs Akers and her team, who have once again volunteered to be the parent contact on the day. Tomorrow, Olive Akers, who left Askwith in July 2024, is coming into school to talk to the children about why she enjoyed taking part in the cross country races in the hope of encouraging others! If your child comes home inspired to join in, you can contact Mrs Akers directly on 07901 208965 with any questions.
A reminder about the Bags 2 School collection on Wednesday 8th October. Bags have been sent home last week, but any bag can be used to donate good quality second hand clothing. Please note: school uniform, towels, bedding and curtains cannot be donated through this scheme. Please leave the bags outside the village hall on 8th October by 9am. Please do not bring the bags into school.