School Blog
21st November 2024
Last week, information was emailed out about the Parent Governor Elections. A reminder that the deadline to return the Nomination Forms, if you are interested in being a Governor, is 10am Monday 25th November. Earlier in the term, the children, in their family groups,...
14th November 2024
This morning, information was emailed out about the Parent Governor Election for Askwith Primary School Local Governing Body. The governors are a very supportive, integral part of our school community and are hugely valued.Tomorrow is a busy day! - We will be raising...
7th November 2024
Please find attached a further copy of the clubs that are taking place this half term. Please note, football is now on Tuesday after school and the popular Christmas Crafts club returns on Mondays after school! A further copy of Dates for your Diary for this half term...
24th October 2024
Last Friday, the PTA hosted two very successful Halloween discos! The children had a wonderful time. Thank you to everyone who helped to make this event such a success. An amazing £530 was raised!This week, we have welcomed Mr Percival and Mr Wright who are PGCE...
17th October 2024
The Harvest Assemblies on Tuesday were fantastic. Thank you to all who came to see the performances. The children thoroughly enjoyed the experience.Thankyou to parents who have generously donated items for the food bank in Ilkley. Any further donations can be left in...
10th October 2024
Today, parents of children in Reception have watched a Phonics lesson and joined in a reading session with their child. We hope parents found these sessions enjoyable and useful. The PTA have organised a Bags 2 School collection for Monday 14th October. Please leave...
3rd October 2024
Thankyou to those parents who attended the Curriculum Evening on Monday. We hope you found it useful. A pack of information about the curriculum will be sent out over the next 2 weeks and there will be an opportunity to ask questions at the Harvest Assemblies. Good...
26th September 2024
This afternoon we have hosted the first of our Come & Read events for the parents of children in years 1 and 2. I hope those that attended found the session useful. The other Come & Read session for years 1 and 2 will be tomorrow, 2.15-3pm. A reminder about...
19th September 2024
Thank you to all those who are using the new clubs booking system. Helpful tip, to avoid having to make a payment each time you book, simply pay an amount to put your account into credit. Thankyou to all those who were able to attend the PTA Afternoon Tea event last...
12th September 2024
This morning there was an unfortunate incident in the car park. A car coming down the hill towards school, despite repeatedly beeping had to swerve and mount the kerb, where families were walking, to avoid a car reversing out of the car park. Please do be very careful...
5th September 2024
A reminder that, as detailed in the last newsletter, earrings must not be worn to school on any day from September. Thank you to all those parents who have been using the new Clubs module on Parent Pay to make bookings for breakfast club and after school clubs. From...
9th January 2024
Happy New Year! I hope you all had an enjoyable break. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation this week during the changes to school opening hours and clubs as a result of the icy conditions. Hopefully, next week school will run as normal! Please find...
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