Newsletter Summer 2009

Ashbrook Junior School

Newsletter No. 38

July 17th 2009 Phone 673785

Dear Parents/Carers,

School Closure

School will close next Friday July 24^th for the summer holiday. On that day the children will be able to bring in a toy or game but please, no electronic games and nothing which is very expensive or very valuable.

Parent Forum

Following a joint parent/governor meeting this term a parents’ forum has been set up. There will be more details about this in September

Pantomime Visit

Following the parents’ meeting a December outing has been booked and we are letting you know about the block booking made for Cinderella at the Derby Assembly Rooms on December 12^th at 1.30 p.m. The price per child will be £15 and this covers the admission plus coach fare. There will be more information in September when you will be able to book your place.

Year 6 Leavers’ Assembly

We shall have a special assembly for our Year 6 children who will be leaving us next week to go on to their secondary schools. It will be in the afternoon starting at 2.00 p.m.

Y6 Parents, grandparents and other family members will be most welcome.

P.A. News

The blue bags which went out for collection of unwanted clothes, curtains, bedding, shoes, bags and belts will be picked up on Tuesday July 21^st at about 9.30 a.m. We do ask that you do not bring your bags in to school before the 21^st as we have nowhere to store them and they present a health and safety hazard. Please note that no bags can be accepted after first thing on Tuesday morning.

End of Term Disco

Our end of term disco for the children was a great success on Wednesday evening and a clear profit of £318.00 was made. Thank you to Sam and Karen who once again did all the organising and all the parents who supported us.

Attendance

Congratulations to Class 3/4 J who had the highest attendance for the week July 6^th to July 10^th .

Classes 3/4J and 3/4H have earned a non uniform day and this will be taken on Friday July 24^th – the last day of term.

J.E.Jaszczuk

Ashbrook Junior School

Newsletter No. 37

July 10th 2009 Phone 673785

Dear Parents/Carers,

SATs

Well done to our Year 6 children. I hope they are pleased with their achievements. Our overall marks are: Maths 79.4% Level 4 with 31% at Level 5, English 79.4% with 26% at Level 5, Science 87% with 40% at Level 5. Thank you to all staff and parents who have supported the children throughout the year.

Aztec Week

Last week was an excellent, busy, creative week. We were pleased to see so many of you at the assembly this afternoon to join in the celebration of work.

Cadbury World Trip

This was the first time we have had a whole school educational visit. The really enjoyed the trip and we hope to have another whole school venture next year.

RAM Company

On Tuesday afternoon this week the whole school enjoyed a performance of folk music by the Ram Company, a team of eight or so musicians

P.A. News

The blue bags have gone out for collection of unwanted clothes, curtains, bedding, shoes, bags and belts. They will be picked up on Tuesday July 21^st so please collect as much as you can – the more we bag the more cash we get for P.A. funds. We do ask that you do not bring your bags in to school before the 21^st as we have nowhere to store them and they present a health and safety hazard.

End of Term Disco

The P.A. has organised our last disco for this academic year. It will be next Wednesday July 15^th from 6.00 to 7.30 p.m. with the theme being a Beach Party. So dig out the sunglasses and beach wear for an enjoyable time. The cost is £2 per child and refreshments will be available but not included in the ticket price. If you would like your child/ren to attend please complete the form on the reverse of this newsletter and return it by Tuesday July 14^th. No applications will be received after this date and no admission at the door without a ticket.

Attendance

Congratulations to Class 3/4 J who had the highest attendance for the week June 29th to July 3rd.

Classes 3/4J and 3/4H have earned a non uniform day and this will be taken on Friday July 24^th – the last day of term.

P.T.O.

Football

On Friday 17^th July we have a football fun day provided by Soccer Schools. Children can wear their football strip or any other sports wear for a donation of £1.50 to cover the cost of the day.

J.E.Jaszczuk

Ashbrook Junior School

Newsletter No. 36

July 3rd 2009 Phone 673785

Dear Parents/Carers,

SATs

We have had our English and Maths results back so far but are still awaiting Science results. The children will be told their English and Maths scores today and we will let you know the overall percentages next week when, hopefully, all results will be received and have been checked.

Sporting News

We were very pleased to see so many parents, carers and friends at our Sports Day on Tuesday July 1^st. We were fortunate in having a dry, sunny day and although it was perhaps hotter then we would have anticipated the children performed well and thoroughly enjoyed the morning. Thank you for your continued support.

Aztec Week

The children have had a very creative week working on the Aztecs. They have been in mixed age classes each afternoon taking part in a number of activities, some led by teachers from Friesland School. It has been a most interesting exercise. Many thanks to Miss Julian for organising the event and to everyone who has contributed to making it a great success. We look forward to more activities in the future and we hope to see you next Friday the 10^th at 2.00p.m. for our presentation of the work the children have done.

Swimming

Private lessons are available at the Queen’s Leisure Centre, Derby on Sunday mornings for age 4 upwards at a cost of £3 per session. A leaflet is available from school or you can contact Becky Edwards on 01332 721797 or John Flint on 01332 678080.

Cadbury World Trip

Just a few reminders about next Monday’s visit. The children need to be in school by 8.20 a.m. in order to leave promptly at 8.30. They will need to wear school uniform and bring a waterproof coat. There will be the opportunity spend money in the shop if they wish to but £3 maximum please.

P.A. News

Attendance

Congratulations to Class 3/4 H who had the highest attendance for the week June 22nd to June 26^th.

J.E.Jaszczuk

Ashbrook Junior School

Newsletter No. 35

June 26th 2009 Phone 673785

Dear Parents/Carers,

Deputy Headteachers’ Conference

We were asked by the local authority if we would send two groups of children to take part in Curriculum Innovation Workshops at the Deputy Headteachers’ conference at Pride Park.

We selected children from across the school to take part. Richard Foulkes, an adviser from the Local Authority came to see us at the end of the day to compliment the children. Their behaviour and attitude were exemplary and they were excellent ambassadors for our school. Well done to all the children and a big thank you to: Chloe, Emily and Annie in Year 3, Daniel, Ben, Olivia, Oliver, Zoe, Dayton, Charlie, Mollie and Jack in Year 4, George, Aimee, Niamh, James and Remi in Year 5 and Tuesday, Tyler, Jamey-Leigh, Matthew, Sam and Tamzyn in Year 6.

My Money Week

Next week we have a programme of activities related to money. Please see the parent information on the reverse of this newsletter.

During the afternoons next week the children will also be taking part in Aztec workshops supported by Friesland School.

School Photographs

All orders to be in by Monday 29^th June please.

Sporting News

We look forward to seeing you next Tuesday June 30^th for our Sports Day and we hope the weather will stay fine for us this year. Please see the attached letter for details.

On Tuesday 23^rd June, Ben, Matthew, Tyler, James, Robert, Sean, Channon, Jamey-Leigh, Jennifer, Reece, and Liam went to Alvaston Park. This was the conclusion of their six week BMX sessions.

On Thursday 25th June, Jessica, Niamh, Minnie, Jennifer, Luke, Jake, Jack, Lewis, Matthew, Joshua, and Ben attended a Kwik Cricket tournament at Elvaston Cricket Club. The results were Ashbrook 230 to Chellaston B Team’s 243 and Ashbrook 232 to Chellaston A Team’s 252.

Both these events were enjoyed by all and the children behaved extremely well. Our thanks to Mrs.Calcutt, Mrs.Malcolm, Mrs.Clements, Mrs.Hallam and Miss Riley for helping with transport.

Attendance

Congratulations to Class 3/4 H who had the highest attendance for the week June 15^th to June 22nd.

J.E.Jaszczuk

Ashbrook Junior School

Newsletter No. 34

June 19th 2009 Phone 673785

Dear Parents/Carers,

School Photographs

All orders to be in by Monday 29^th June please.

Sporting News

For Sports Day, hopefully June 30^th, the children should know which colour team they are in and we ask that they wear a T shirt of that colour. If your child is unsure then please do not hesitate to check with the class teacher.

On Wednesday 17^th June Ashbrook Football Team’s A and B challenged Risley School to two friendly football matches.

Results: Team A, Ashbrook 3 – 3 Risley

Team B, Ashbrook 4 – 3 Risley

Enjoyment was had by all and both teams showed good sportsmanship.

Thank you to all the parents who came along to support the two teams.

Reminders

Provisional Sports Days dates weather permitting –

Tuesday 30^th June in the morning.

Tuesday 7^th July - back up date – in the morning.

Thursday 23^rd July - Year 6 Leavers Concert - in the afternoon

Attendance

Congratulations to Class 3/4 J who had the highest attendance for the week June 8th^t to June 15^th.

P.A. News

We hope to be able to send home the Blue Bags soon for the collection of unwanted clothing etc. Please continue to save anything you no longer need. The more we can “bag” the more money will be raised for school.

The final disco for this year will be held on Wednesday July 15^th. Permission forms will be sent out nearer the date but will parents please note admission will by ticket only. Nobody will be able to pay on the night at the door.

A Date for your Diary

An Aztec presentation from the whole school will take place on Friday 10^th July at 2.00 p.m. More details to follow.

J.E.Jaszczuk

Ashbrook Junior School

Newsletter No. 33

June 12th 2009 Phone 673785

Dear Parents/Carers,

School Photographs

The photographer from St.Ann’s Studios came back last Friday to re-take the class group photos. We are very pleased with the improvement in quality and presentation. The proofs have been sent home for you to look at and order from but we have larger clear copies available in school if you would like to view them. All orders to be in school by Monday June 29^th at the latest.

Sporting News

On Thursday 11^th June the Ashbrook Cricket team, Lewis B, Ben C, Matthew W, Jack G, Jake W-R, Luke C, Ben J, Jennifer M, Georgia B, and Joshua F, took part in a Kwik Cricket tournament at Elvaston Cricket Club. They played St.John Fisher School and won, 261 runs to 189 and then played Chellaston School and won 247 runs to 200.

The children behaved impeccably and showed good sportsmanship. Our thanks to Mrs.Clements and Miss Riley for helping with transport.

Family Support

Family Support worker Jane Walters will be at the school gate today giving out leaflets containing information on ways in which she may be able to help. She will then have an “open surgery” in school on Monday June 15^th from 8.30 to 9.30 a.m.

Reminders

We have an open evening for all parents on Tuesday June 16^th from 6.30p.m. when you will be able to tour the school and meet the teacher in whose class your child will be next year. Attendance forms have been sent home but if you have not returned yours yet please do so in order that we may have some idea of the numbers of parents to be expected.

Provisional Sports Days dates weather permitting –

Tuesday 30^th June in the morning.

Tuesday 7^th July - back up date – in the morning.

Thursday 23^rd July - Year 6 Leavers Concert - in the afternoon

Attendance

Congratulations to Class 3/4 W who had the highest attendance for the week June 1^st to June 5^th.

As Class 5/6G had very good attendance for six weeks they will have a non-uniform day next Friday June 19^th in recognition of this.

P.T.O.

P.A. News

You will recall that the P.A. has organised in the past, collections of unwanted clothing, etc and these have raised substantial amounts of money for the school. Another one will take place towards the end of this term so we ask you to save as much as you can for this next pick up. More information will follow and the blue bags will be handed out as soon as we receive them.

End of Year Disco

J.E.Jaszczuk

Ashbrook Junior School

Newsletter No. 32

June 5th 2009 Phone 673785

Dear Parents/Carers,

Family Support

Family Support worker Jane Walters will be in school on Wednesday June 10^th at the end of the day giving out leaflets regarding help which is available from her. She will then have an “open surgery” in school on Monday June 15^th from 8.30 to 9.30 a.m.

Life Education

The Year 5 and 6 classes each had a session in the Life Education bus yesterday looking at drugs education. This visit was very kindly sponsored by the Rotary Club of Church Wilne.

Performing Arts

The children from Year 5 attended a Performing Arts demonstration group at Friesland School on Wednesday this week. They were able to join in various activities and represented the school well.

Parent Association

As we told you in last week’s newsletter the family Bingo Evening was a great success raising £245. Thank you to Mr.O’Sullivan for being our caller and to Sam and Karen, for all their efforts in organising and running the show again.

School Development

Thank you to all the parents who attended the Governor’s School Development Planning meeting last night.

Open Evening

There will be the opportunity to meet your child’s new teacher at the Open evening on 16^th June. Please see the attached letter.

Reminders

Year 3/4 Visit to the Stone Centre

Provisional Sports Days dates weather permitting –

Tuesday 30^th June in the morning.

Tuesday 7^th July - back up date – in the morning.

Thursday 23^rd July - Year 6 Leavers Concert - in the afternoon

Attendance

Congratulations to Class 34/ H who had the highest attendance for the week May 18^th to May 22nd. This class will be entitled to a non-uniform day on Friday June 12^th in recognition of their 100% attendance at an earlier date.

J.E.Jaszczuk

Ashbrook Junior School

Newsletter No. 31

May 22nd 2009 Phone 673785

Dear Parents/Carers,

School will close today for the end of term and re-open on Tuesday June 2^nd. Monday June 1^st is an INSET day.

School Development

We are having a Governors’ School Development Planning Meeting on June 4^th at 5.30 p..m. If you would like to attend please phone the school or e mail us at

info@ashbrook-jun.derbyshire.sch.uk

Arts Week

The children have had an exciting Arts week where each class has studied the work of Miro, Picasso, Seurat, Mondrian, Matisse and Kandinsky. Please feel free to come in and see the range of work that the children have produced.

Choir and Recorders

There will be no choir meetings after the holiday but recorders will continue as usual.

ElvastonCastle

Elvaston Castle Country Park will have an open day on June 20^th from 10.30a.m. to 4.30 p.m. There will be an opportunity to look round the nature reserve, join in many activities, have-a-go sessions and walks throughout the day. There will be bee box making, basket making, tree climbing, bush craft, chainsaw carving and giant willow sculpture. Meet at the main car park and although the event is free there will be a car park charge. For more details contact 01332 571342.

Reminder

Swimming will recommence for Classes 3/4J and 5/6LJ on the first Wednesday back after the holiday.

P.A. News

The Bingo Evening was very well attended and we made £245.00 profit. Thank you to everyone who supported this event and thank you too, to everyone who generously donated raffle prizes.

Attendance

Congratulations to Class 5/6G who had the highest attendance for the week May 11^th to May 15th.

J.E.Jaszczuk

Ashbrook Junior School

Newsletter No. 30

May 15th 2009 Phone 673785

Dear Parents/Carers,

School will close next Friday May 22^nd for the end of term and re-open on Tuesday June 2^nd. Monday June 1^st is an INSET day.

SATs

Well done all the Year 6 children who have worked hard on their SATs this week. Many thanks for your continued support with the children.

Photographs

The school photographer will attend on Monday next week to take photos of class groups.

Arts Week

Each class will be studying an artist next week and all curriculum activities will be based around this.

Infant School May Fair

The Infant School Fair will take place tomorrow May 16^th starting at 12.00 noon. There will be a BBQ and lots of stalls and games.

New Brownies Wanted

2^nd Borrowash Brownies are looking for girls aged 7 and 8 to become part of our Brownie Pack. We meet on Mondays at the Community Centre on Ashbrook Avenue from 5.00 to 6.30 p.m. We have lots of fun and enjoy games, crafts, working towards badges, Brownie Camp and lots more. Our subs are £1.50 per session. We DON’T meet in the school holidays, bank holidays or INSET days. We are looking for girls to come along and spend a few weeks with us to see if they would like to become part of our team. Please call or text Brown Owl/Toni Hall on 07872 954 657 for more information. Please leave a message and she will call you back.

Forthcoming Events

Provisional Sports Day dates weather permitting –

Tuesday 30^th June in the morning.

Tuesday 7^th July – back up date – in the morning.

Year 2 Parents’ Induction Evening 16^th June at 6.00 p.m.

Thursday 23^rd July – Year 6 Leavers’ Concert in the afternoon.

Looking Ahead to 2009/2010

After consultation with the Infant School I can confirm the proposed INSET days for the academic year are: Friday 4^th September 2009, Monday 7^th September 2009 ,

Friday 12^th February 2010, Monday 15^th March 2010, Monday 7^th June 2010.

P.T.O.

Reminders

Next week will be our targeted “absence and lateness” week as reported in an earlier newsletter.

Next Friday the 22^nd, will be a non-uniform day organised by the School Council to raise money towards the Cadbury World trip, in which the whole school will take part. The children can come dressed as an artist or in bright colours and bring a £1 donation.

Attendance

Congratulations to Class 3/4J who had the highest attendance for the week May 5^th to May 8th.

P.A.Events

Wednesday 20^th May – Bingo Evening. Volunteers are needed to support this event. Please contact Sam or Karen if you are available to help out. Thank you for all your generous donations for the tombola and raffle.

J.E.Jaszczuk

Ashbrook Junior School

Newsletter No. 29

May 8th 2009 Phone 673785

Dear Parents/Carers,

Reminders

SATs week begins next Monday 11^th May.

Year 5 pupils will be at West Park School, Spondon, on Monday 11^th May for their Taster Day. The children need to be at school by the normal time of 8.45 a.m. as the bus will leave at 8.50 prompt. A packed lunch will be required and they will return to Ashbrook before 3.25 p.m.

Forthcoming Events

Provisional Sports Day dates weather permitting –

Tuesday 30^th June in the morning.

Tuesday 7^th July – back up date – in the morning.

Year 2 Parents’ Induction Evening 16^th June at 6.00 p.m.

Looking Ahead to 2009/2010

After consultation with the Infant School I can confirm the proposed INSET days for the academic year are: Friday 4^th September 2009, Monday 7^th September 2009 ,

Friday 12^th February 2010, Monday 15^th March 2010, Monday 7^th June 2010.

Targeted Absence Week

With the support of the Educational Welfare Officers (EWOs) we will be holding a “targeted absence and late” week in conjunction with the Infant School during the week beginning 18^th May. The point of this exercise is to look at ways of reducing absences and tackle issues over children who are late. Educational Welfare Officers will be present throughout the week and both schools will be following up all absences and lateness.

Attendance

Congratulations to Class 3/4J who had the highest attendance for the week April 27^th to May 1^st.

P.A.Events

2) Non-uniform day Friday 15^th May. The P.A. is asking for toys and gifts to make up raffle and hamper prizes for Bingo night. Suggestions are games, sweets, books, unwanted presents etc; anything as long as it is new or unused.

3) Wednesday 20^th May – Bingo Evening. Volunteers are needed to support this event. Please contact Sam or Karen if you are available to help out. More details about this evening will follow soon.

Cheer Leading – A reminder that the cancelled Cheer Leading meeting for Thursday 7^th May will be replaced by a session on Thursday 14^th May during the lunch break.

P.T.O.

Year 5/6 Visit to The National Space Centre

The children in Years 5 and 6 had a fantastic day at the National Space Centre, Leicester yesterday and represented the school very well.

ACES – (All Children Exercise Simultaneously)

All the children in school were involved in physical activities this afternoon. They took part in javelin, skipping, dancing, relay races, target games and parachute games. Refreshments were provided, free of charge, by our P.A. ladies. All the events were very much enjoyed.

Play Area Construction

Please return your “preference of design forms”, for the refurbishment of the play area at Priorway Avenue, by Tuesday May 12^th.

J.E.Jaszczuk

Ashbrook Junior School

Newsletter No. 28

May 1^st 2009 Phone 673785

Dear Parents/Carers,

Reminders School will be closed on Monday May 4^th for May Day.

Cycling Club starts Tuesday May 5^th after school. Letters have gone home

and cycles will be stored in the small hall.

Year 5/6 Space Centre Trip – Thursday May 7^th.

SATs week begins May 11^th.

Year 5 Taster Day at West Park School Monday 11^th May.

Security

A number of parents have been dropping their children off in the school car park or near to the kitchen, in the mornings. Our school car park is very busy at this time and is not a safe place for children. Please do not drop children off here; we have a safe pedestrian entrance which we expect them to use.

Tigers Club

Please see the attached flier to book places for the May holiday.

Musical Celebration

Many thanks to Mrs.Sarah Cresswell for organising this wonderful evening. It was lovely to see all the different musical talent that the children have put together. Well done all the children who took part and their families for supporting them whilst learning to play an instrument or practising with the choir. We also say thank you to the parents who attended and the ladies of the P.A. who supported it by running a second hand uniform sale, raffle and refreshments. £103 was raised which was excellent.

Targeted Absence Week

With the support of the Educational Welfare Officers (EWOs) we will be holding a “targeted absence and late” week in conjunction with the Infant School. It will be the week beginning 18^th May. The point of this exercise is to look at ways of reducing absences and tackle issues over children who are late. Educational Welfare Officers will be present throughout the week and both schools will be following up all absences and lateness.

Free Courses at West Park

West Park School at Spondon is again offering free tuition in several areas of computing, family history, line dancing and numeracy. For more information please contact Jean Moss on 01332 662337.

Spondon Rovers

Spondon Rovers Football Club require players for next season’s Under 9 Squad. To qualify, player’s ninth birthday has to be after August 31^st. For this age group and others please contact Adie on 01332 544948 or Reg on 01332 662651.

P.T.O.

Attendance

Congratulations to Classes 3/4H and 5/6EB who each had 100% attendance for the week April 20^th to April 24^th. A non-uniform day will be arranged for both classes in recognition of this success.

P.A.Events

1) Thursday 7^th May – Coffee morning. There will an opportunity to purchase Phoenix Cards, second hand uniform, second hand and new books. Donations of cakes would be appreciated. All are welcome. Come along for a chat over a cup of tea.

3) Wednesday 20^th May – Bingo Evening. Volunteers are needed to support this event. Please contact Sam or Karen if you are available to help out. More details about this evening will follow soon.

School Link

All orders for books to be in by Tuesday next week 5^th May.

Cadbury World

Many thanks to the School Council for offering ways to reduce the cost of the visit to Cadbury World. They hope to do this by having a non-uniform day, selling cakes and holding a tuck shop every Friday. While I appreciate we do not want our children to over indulge and wish for them to maintain a healthy balanced diet I am going to suggest that we try to arrange a rota system whereby the children can purchase either cakes or tuck shop – not both. I will speak to the School Council and ask the members to arrange this. I will also discuss the possibility of selling fruit and ask that the Council representatives raise this in their meetings to obtain the children’s views.

We have arranged for the whole school to visit Cadbury World on Monday 6^th July. Details to follow shortly.

Sports News

The result of our friendly football match against St.John Fisher School on Wednesday 29^th April was a 2 all draw. An enjoyable time was had by all.

Cheer Leading – a reminder that there will be no Cheer Leading meeting on Thursday 7^th May. This session will take place on Thursday 14^th May during the lunch break.

Play Area Construction

Erewash Borough Council has asked for your views and those of your children about the play area at Priorway Avenue which is to be refurbished. The designs, which the children have seen, will be displayed in school . Play Area consultation forms will be sent home with this newsletter and you are asked to return them by Tuesday 12^th May.

J.E.Jaszczuk

Ashbrook Junior School

Newsletter No. 27

April 24th 2009 Phone 673785

Dear Parents/Carers,

Reminder School will be closed on Monday May 4^th for May Day.

SATs Week

A letter has gone out today to the parents of all Year 6 children who will be doing their SATs during the week May 11^th to May 15^th. Attached to it is the time table for each day. As always we ask that no appointments, e.g. dental, medical etc are made and no holidays taken for that week.

Musical Celebration

There will be a special musical event at school on Wednesday April 29^th starting at 7.00 p.m. to which everyone is warmly invited. The school choir and recorder group will be performing along with a number of solo items. Entry is FREE so please come along and help to celebrate the children’s achievements. Refreshments will be available provided by our P.A. ladies. They will not make a charge for this but a donation towards their fund raising would be very much appreciated.

Internet Safety Awareness Information Sessions

Keeping children safe while they are using the internet is something that we all take very seriously. We have an acceptable use policy and rules for internet use in school. The local authority provides a filter system which blocks unsuitable sites and all internet access is supervised in school. Parents can also help to keep their children safe at home and we are holding two information sessions on Tuesday 28^th April in partnership with the Infant School and Friesland School. Ms.Sue Gender from Friesland will be leading the sessions and introducing parents to the”Thinkuknow” materials regarding internet safety The first session will take place at 3. 30p.m. in the Infant School and the second at 6.30 p.m. here in the Junior School. Parents from both schools are welcome at either meeting and we would recommend that you attend if you have internet access at home which your child users.

School Nurse

Are you worried about your child? Do you need someone to talk to?

Then come along and talk to Wendy, our school nurse. She will be in school on Thursday 7th May, Thursday 4^th June and Thursday 2^nd July from 8.30 to 9.30 a.m. each day. She is a qualified nurse who has experience in working with children and families and she has access to a number of agencies who can also be of great help. In addition to being available in school on the days listed above she can also be contacted by phone on Derby 288764 (Revive Health Clinic). All advice is confidential.

Sporting News

Monday April 27^th will be the last Soccer Schools meeting and the last Girls’ only lunch time meeting will be on Tuesday 28^th. Richard Smith will bring in letters to start the new season for both groups for those who wish to carry on.

On Wednesday 29^th April St.John Fisher School will visit Ashbrook to take part in a friendly football match. Supporters are welcome.

There will be no Cheer Leading session on Thursday 7^th May. This session will take place on Thursday 14^th May during the lunch break.

P.T.O.

Uniform

Some children are still coming to school wearing trainers and some girls are wearing boots which are inappropriate for indoor wear. Will parents please ensure that children have the correct school shoes for inside school.

P.E.Kit

This is also part of school uniform. Our code for P.E. is navy blue or black shorts with red or blue T shirt, plimsolls for indoor activities and trainers for outside. Please note that football strips or other casual clothing is not acceptable for P.E.

Noah’s Friends

A Family Fun Day has been organised to raise funds to support a child suffering from a rare condition. It will take place at Derby City Church, Curzon Street, Derby, on Saturday 2^nd May from 11.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. and there will be a BBQ, bouncy castle, face painting, creative crafts, cream teas and games. For further information please phone Hannah Pursglove on 07826 555659.

Attendance

Congratulation to Class 3/4W who had the highest attendance for the week March 30^th to April 3^rd. As a result of their number of “highest attendances” over the weeks Class 3/4W will have a non-uniform day next Friday May 1^st.

AshbrookInfant SchoolMay Fayre

The Infant School is raising funds for new playground equipment for the Nursery. Their next event will be the Fayre on May 16^th and they would appreciate any donations you may be able to offer that could be used for raffle prizes, along with any other assistance you can give. If you are able to help in any way please phone the Infant School on 662695

School Link

Catalogues have gone out today. If you wish to order on line the school number to quote will be 0005249347. The closing date for order sent into school is Tuesday 5^th May.

Unclaimed watches

We have a number of children’s wrist watches in school which have not been claimed. If you think that one of these may belong to your child please call at the office.

J.E.Jaszczuk