Low Ash Primary

Another extremely busy week has flown by with multiple school outings, some end of year assessments and the transition morning. We hope the children enjoyed meeting their new class teachers and the adults working in their classes.

This week's school attendance is 95.5%.

Whole school attendance so far this year is 95.1%.

Early Years/Key Stage 1 class of the week is Reception Base 2 with 99% attendance!

Key Stage 2 class of the week is 5E with 97.8% attendance - well done!

Despite it being the last few weeks of term, we still expect good school attendance and punctuality and thank you for your support in this.

Monday 7th July - Year 6 Ilkley walk

Tuesday 8th July - "Create Day" in school linked to the work we have been doing with Royal Opera House

Wednesday 9th - Friday 11th July - Year 6 residential

Wednesday 9th July - 1P school trip

Thursday 10th July - 1B school trip

Week beginning 14th July - Healthy Schools Week

Monday 14th July - Teddy Bears Picnic for new Reception September 2025 starters

Tuesday15th July - Reception sports day (9.15-10.30)

Tuesday 15th July - Rocksteady performance (2.00-2.30)

Tuesday 15th July - Year 6 show (morning and evening)

Tuesday 15th July - School reports to parents/carers

Wednesday 16th July - Nursery sports days (9.00-10.15 and 2.00-3.15)

Wednesday 16th July - Years 3 and 4 sports days (10.30-12.00)

Thursday 17th July - Years 5 and 6 sports day (9.15-10.45)

Thursday 17th July - Years 1 and 2 sports day (1.45-3.15)

Thursday 17th July - Year 6 disco

Monday 21st July - Summer fair (after school)

Tuesday 22nd July - Family Breakfast

Wednesday 23rd July - Year 6 Leavers' Assembly at 2.30 (further details to follow)

Wednesday 23rd July - School finishes for summer

Tuesday 12th and Wednesday 13th August - School holiday activity days at Low Ash (a ping has been sent out about these)

This week, some Year 3 children had an amazing visit to the University of Bradford for the Bradford Literature Festival. They explored the theme 'Amazing Inventions' through talks from a Detroit professor, a Yorkshire storyteller, and author Catherine Barr. The children were a credit to the school with their fantastic behaviour and enthusiasm throughout the day! Year 3 have been incredibly lucky this week as both classes also visited Fountains Abbey. They stepped back in time to learn about life in a medieval monastery and discovered how the monks lived, worked and worshipped. The children were full of curiosity and showed great respect throughout the visit – a fantastic day of history and learning in a beautiful setting. What a week!

Year 3 were not the only year group to venture out. Year 6 visited St. Cuthbert's Church where they took part in some transition activities. They also, whilst on site, took part in a Science dissection lesson led by one of the teachers from Guiseley High School.

Our biggest issue with school uniform is with pupils coming into school in branded hoodies etc on PE days. As you know, this is not part of our policy and pupils will be asked to remove the item and wear a plain one. As another option for PE uniform going forwards, you are now able to buy a Low Ash branded hoodie from Whitakers. Pupils can have their initials printed onto this for a small extra cost. There is no pressure to buy the branded item, but the expectation is that a plain tracksuit top is worn or the Low Ash one - not Adidas, Nike etc.

Whatever your thoughts on school uniform, once your child moves onto secondary school, some won't even let them through the doors if wearing incorrect uniform. If we instill the right mindset now, they find the transition a lot easier.

After the success of last half term's family breakfast, we will be holding another one on the penultimate day of term - Tuesday 22nd July. Hopefully you have seen a ping about this. We will be giving priority to those who didn't manage to get a place on the last one as the event was incredibly popular. We hope to see you there!

On Tuesday 12th and Wednesday 13th August, some staff from Low Ash are voluntarily giving up their time to lead activity days for interested pupils. These will involve some Forest School sessions, along with some creative activities. All money raised from these days will go to support school. Hopefully you have seen the ping sent about these days. There are still places left so get booking!

Sadly, every week, we receive at least one complaint about the parking around school. We are also hearing that some people are being verbally abused if they challenge inconsiderate or illegal parking. It is very hard to instil in children that they must follow rules and speak respectfully if parents and carers cannot do this. Last week we sent out a letter jointly written from Low Ash, the police and the Local Council. Please re-read it and abide by parking rules.

Well done to the Year 5 children pictured who represented Low Ash at the Titus Salt maths challenge this week. Both teams performed really well.

Don't forget that it is the Wrose Carnival tomorrow on Saturday 5th July. Low Ash will be taking part in the parade - we hope to see you there!

Then, in the summer holidays, on 25th and 26th July, BD: Festival returns for a two-day takeover in the city centre. Please click on the link for further details.

BD: Festival | Bradford 2025

As part of the Festival you can meet Zee, a fearless young woman from the heart of Bradford, who’s mad about custom cars and buzzing bees. Zee’s got big dreams for the future – and on Saturday 26 July, this four-metre puppet invites you on a joyful journey through Bradford’s past, present and future as she looks to find a home for nature in the city… Click on the link below to find out more

Zee and the City | Bradford 2025

Please watch the video which is all about the work we have been taking part in as part of Bradford's Clean Air Project

Yesterday, Low Ash Primary’s under 7s went up against Blakehill Primary School. There was so much talent on show from both teams! It was great to watch and the game was played in such great spirit. Well done to all involved!

Please click on the link below to find July's online safety newsletter which covers topics such as Whats App chat lock, Fortnite's new AI feature and You Tube Shorts: the hidden screen time trap.

We hope you all have a lovely weekend. We will see you on Monday.