Low Ash Primary

I can't believe we have reached the end of another half term. Thank you for all of your support these last few weeks. Unlike last year, we have got through January (and most of February by the time we return) without snow causing any disruption!

For those of you who came to your child's classroom at the end of the day today, we hope you enjoyed your visit.

Finally, this is a gentle reminder that when taking photos/videos in assemblies or other school events they should not be shared on social media.

A big well done to this half term's Golden Learners who have consistently shown positive learning behaviours.

Monday 23rd February - School re-opens

Tuesday 24th February - World Thinking Day

Wednesday 25th February - Parent/Carer consultation evening

Thursday 26th February - Parent/Carer consultation evening

Monday 2nd March - Secondary school offer day

Monday 2nd March - School Nursing team - Reception audio tests

Tuesday 3rd March - School Nursing team - Reception audio tests

Thursday 5th March - World Book Day

Friday 6th March - Wonka 'golden ticket' chocolate bars presented in assembly

Tuesday 10th March - Nursery local trip

Monday 16th March to Wednesday 18th March - Year 4 residential

Friday 20th March - Red Nose Day

Tuesday 24th March - Family breakfast for parents and carers

Tuesday 24th March - Rocksteady concert for parents and carers 2.00-2.30

Friday 27th March - Fluoride varnish for N, YR and Y1

Friday 27th March - Break up for Easter holidays

Monday 13th April - School reopens after Easter holidays

Wednesday 16th April - Primary school offer day

Attendance rewards:

Our attendance focus seems to be having success so thank you for your support in this.

Well done to the over 400 children who had 100% attendance this week.

Once again, two lucky winners will have their names drawn out of a hat and take home a £5 Amazon voucher.

This week's school attendance is: 96.3%

This year's attendance to date is 95.2%.

Early Years & KS1 class of the week is 1W with 99.7%.

KS2 class of the week is 6W with 97.4 %.

A reminder that, as a school, we are aiming for no less than 96% attendance.

On Tuesday, we held another of our family breakfasts in the school hall. As always it was really well attended and seemed to be enjoyed by all. Look out for pings next half term about booking onto the next breakfast!

Over 200 pupils attended the Valentine film night last night organised by FOLA and Miss Briggs. I am not sure whether the children enjoyed the film or queuing for the toilet more! Thank you to everyone who supported this school fundraising event and being so patient standing in the pouring rain while we signed your children out.

The children in the woodworking club did an amazing job! They used basic woodworking skills like measuring, sawing, sanding, and joining pieces of wood together. They worked carefully and kept trying even when things were tricky. By the end, they had created a fantastic vehicle that could really move!

As you will know Year, 6 SATs week is taking place week beginning 11th May. We encourage all Year 6 parents and carers to attend consultation evening which is taking place on 25th and 26th February to ask any specific, bespoke questions you might have about SATs and your child. Click on the red below which will take you to a useful website.

A reminder that, if children have pierced ears, then only small stud type earrings are acceptable. These should be removed for PE; if your child cannot remove their own earrings, please make sure they do not wear them on PE days. Long hair should be tied back with suitable hair accessories.

A reminder that, unless you have a school car park pass, you will not be able to enter the staff school car park after half term. We have introduced this as, even though the car park has always been for staff only, an increasing number of parents and carers (and taxis!) have started coming into the car park. This led to a 'near miss' the other week which means we have a legal duty to put additional measures in place.

The car park gates will be manned by member(s) of staff. Thank you for your support in this.

Safer Internet Day was a brilliant success this year. All children across the school got stuck into a digital day, exploring ways to be safe online and through the use of AI. They enjoyed a live lesson from Tech She Can and BBC Bitesize as well as taking part in different online safety activities throughout the day. Our team of digital leaders did a fantastic job too as they read an online safety story to Nursery and Reception classes as well as leading their very own online safety assembly.

To help pupils stay focused, energised and ready to learn throughout the day, we welcome children bringing in healthy snacks for morning break. Choosing nutritious options supports their concentration, wellbeing and long‑term habits. Suitable snacks include fresh fruit, vegetable sticks, raisins, plain rice cakes, breadsticks, yoghurt tubes, or a small portion of cheese. Sweets, chocolate bars, crisps and sugary drinks are not allowed so that we can maintain a healthy school environment for everyone. A reminder also that we are a nut free school.

A reminder that on Tuesday 24th February, Girlguiding members (Rainbows, Brownies and Guides) are allowed to wear their club uniform to school in celebration of World Thinking Day. This day has been chosen by Girlguiding Bradford North as it aligns with the Bradford North celebrations which will take place after school for their members.

World Thinking Day is a global event held annually by millions of Girlguiding members around the world. It' s a day to learn about girls and young women in other countries, and take action to make the world a better place. 2026 marks the 100th anniversary of the very first Thinking Day. Wearing their uniforms on World Thinking Day allows girls to proudly demonstrate their membership in Girlguiding and show their commitment to its values of friendship, respect, and caring for others. It also creates a visible reminder of the important work Girlguiding does in empowering girls and young women to reach their full potential.

The sporting calendar has been busy this week! First of all, a massive well done to all of our cross country runners! As always for cross country, they tackled an extremely wet and muddy course (in the pouring rain), but they did not let this bother them. Everybody finished the course, there were some fantastic placings and lots of smiles.

Following this, yesterday, some of our KS2 pupils took part in a 3vs3 Futsal tournament at Hanson Academy. The boys performed brilliantly, with one of the teams going unbeaten. There was also time for the Panathlon team to have fun in their latest competition.

February's online safety guide is full of hints and tips on how to block or restrict You Tube shorts, a guide on AI, fake images and online blackmail and information on location sharing. We hope you find it useful.

A reminder that all of our guides can be found on the online safety page of the website.

Online Safety | Low Ash Primary School

We hope you all have a lovely half term and we will see you all on Monday 23rd February.