Today we have had a wonderful World Book Day! It has been lovely to see the children dressed as their favourite book characters. Throughout the day, there have been many activities happening across school including making book marks, posters and Gruffalo crumble,…

I hope you all had an enjoyable break over half term. Please see attached a copy of the clubs taking place this half term. World Book Day is next week on Thursday 5th March. On that day, children may come to school dressed as their favourite literary character. We…

Parents’ Evening appointments have been taking place this week and I hope you have found these to be useful. If anyone has missed their appointment, please email the class teacher to make alternative arrangements.Thank you to everyone who supported the Winter Disco…

Further to the ‘tests’ in recent weeks, we have now fully moved over to our new Comms system through Arbor. If you have not been receiving texts and emails this week, please get in touch with the office. Thankyou to all those who have already booked their online…

In preparation for changing the Comms System, this afternoon we have sent a Test Email from Arbor.  In some cases it may have gone into your junk folders. If you did not receive this email from Arbor please contact the school office. Our aim is that from next week,…

Next week, the Comms System that we use for sending texts and emails will be changing. This afternoon we have sent a ‘test text’ out. It will look as though it has come from phone number +44 7476 944732. Please save this as ‘Askwith texts’ in your phone book. Please…

Luckily, the wintery weather was not too disruptive, but please continue to keep us informed of any changes to your contact information.A reminder that online Parents’ Evenings will be taking place on Tuesday 10th and Wednesday 11th February for all children in years…

Happy New Year! Welcome back! I hope you all had a restful break over Christmas.Welcome to the new families who have joined Askwith this term. All the new children have already settled into our routines. Well done children!Please find attached a list of event dates…

The performances of the infant Nativity on Friday were lovely. The children sang and acted beautifully. They were so clear and loud—well done everyone!Thank you to Mr Wells-Cole who came into school on Wednesday to accompany the children on the piano. We sang a range…

The KS2 Pantomime on Friday evening was absolutely fantastic! All of the children extremely well, especially the year 6s. well done everyone!Many thanks to all who helped organise and support the very successful PTA stall at the Otley Victorian Fayre on Sunday. The…

Thankyou for all the generous donations we have received for the PTA ‘giant advent calendar’ stall at the Otley Victorian Fayre on Sunday 7th December. Please can any final items be brought in tomorrow. Please choose an item from the list below; Bottles of wine etc;…

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…