Low Ash Primary

Another week has flown by at Low Ash which leads us into the final two weeks of the half term. Children continue to work hard and we are all very proud of them.

Well done all the children who had 100% attendance this week.

This week's attendance - 96.1% - we're again above the 96% mark which is brilliant!

This year's attendance so far - 96.2%

Reception & KS1 class of the week was 2R with 99.3% attendance!

KS2 class of the week is 6CG with 98.8% attendance!

Your child's attendance is now shown on the new version of Marvellous Me for Year 1 to Year 6 children. Please note that a session is a half day so, if it says your child has been absent for 4 sessions, this is 2 full days.

Information about next half term's after school extra curricular clubs will be sent home soon. Please look out for the ping.

This week Year 5 & 6 had a visit from the fire brigade who spoke to them about safety at bonfire night celebrations. Children learnt about the dangers of fireworks, the importance of attending organised displays and what to do in an emergency. We would like to thank the West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service for taking the time to visit our school and help our pupils understand how they can enjoy Bonfire Night safely and responsibly. As families begin to make plans for the upcoming celebrations, we encourage everyone to follow the Firework Code.

At Low Ash, we value the strong relationships we have with our families and are committed to working together in the best interests of every child. Occasionally, parents or carers may have a concern or complaint and need support in understanding the school's procedures. To help with this, we are sharing a useful guide from Parentkind which outlines the steps parents can take when raising concerns, and offers practical advice on resolving issues constructively. We hope families find this resource informative and reassuring, and we would always encourage parents to contact school in the first instance so that concerns can be addressed promptly and positively.

The link to the guide is below.

A reminder that, from Wednesday 11th November, we will begin a formal consultation with parents regarding the proposed academisation of Low Ash Primary School. As part of this process, we will be holding two information sessions for parents and carers on 11th November, at 9.15am and 2.00pm, led by Duncan Jacques, CEO of Exceed Academies Trust, and Ruth Jarvis, COO of Exceed Academies Trust. These sessions will provide an opportunity to learn more about the proposal, ask questions and share your views.

If you would like to know more about the Trust, you can visit their website here Exceed Academies Trust - Home

A reminder that our Parents' Consultation Evenings will take place next week. These meetings provide a valuable opportunity to discuss your child's progress, celebrate their successes and talk about how we can continue to work together to support their learning and development. We look forward to welcoming families into school. To help the evenings run smoothly, our Year 6 Prefects will be on hand to greet parents and guide them to the correct classrooms. We look forward to seeing you there.

We are delighted to invite Reception parents and carers to a Family Breakfast on Wednesday 21st October from 8:50am to 9:30am. This is a wonderful opportunity to spend time together, meet other families and enjoy a positive start to the school day. Please look out for the School Ping.

A massive well done to all of our cross country runners who took part in the Blakehill cross country run yesterday - they all did amazingly well with everyone finishing their race.

If your child is starting Nursery or Reception in September 2027 and you are unsure which school to choose, then take advantage of the tours we are offering on the dates outlined below. If you have any friends of family members in the same position, please share the dates. All tours will be led by a member of the school's leadership team.

Monday 19th October - 10am

Thursday 5th November - 10am

Wednesday 11th November - 6.00pm

Friday 13th November - 10am

Thursday 3rd December - 9.30am (this tour is being led by the Inclusion Leader so, if you are wanting more information about how Low Ash caters for our wide range of needs, this tour might be the one for you!

Wednesday 9th December - 9.30am

Wednesday 6th January - 11.00am

Looking for something to do with the family this autumn? Here are some fantastic free events taking place across the Bradford district:

🛍️ Shipley Artisan Market
Date: 10 October 2026
Cost: Free entry
Browse local crafts, gifts, food and drink stalls in the centre of Shipley.

🎨 Free Exhibitions at Salts Mill and the National Science and Media Museum
Dates: Throughout autumn 2026
Cost: Free
Discover exhibitions by David Hockney, Ian Beesley and the interactive Setting the Stage: 70 Years of the Eurovision Song Contest exhibition.

⛪Free activities at Bradford Cathedral

Dates: Half term holiday

Cost: Free

During the half term, there are a number of activities taking place at Bradford Cathedral. There will be doing autumn crafts and colouring, family-friendly guided tours of the Cathedral at 11:30am and 2:30pm, or you could do one of the Cathedral Trails with your family, spotting interesting things along the way.

Booking is advised for these sessions to avoid disappointment.

Half-Term Family Activities (Afternoon Session) - Bradford Cathedral

For a full list of free events taking place across the district, visit It's On In Bradford: Browse free events and Visit Bradford: Free events and activities. [Free Event...n Bradford], [visitbradford.com]

Thursday 8th October - Cross Country event

Friday 9th October - Flu vaccine for Year R - Year 6

Tuesday 13th October - Cross Country Event

Wednesday 14th October - Parent and Carer consultation evening

Thursday 15th October - Parent and carer consultation evening

Thursday 15th October - Year 1 local Geography visit

Friday 16th October - Fluoride varnish team in school for Nursery, Reception and Year 1

Wednesday 21st October - Reception Family Breakfast - see separate Ping to follow

Thursday 22nd October - Inclusion games

Thursday 22nd October - Orchard local area visit

Friday 23rd October - School breaks up for half term

Thursday 5th November - Shipley Showcase (parents and carers will be invited into school at various times)

Wednesday 11th November - Parent and carer presentations by Exceed's CEO and COO (9.15am and 2.00pm)

Thursday 3rd December - Reception Christmas Lights trip - 4.15-6.00

Monday 7th December - KS1 Nativity dress rehearsal 9.30

Tuesday 8th December - KS1 Nativity 9.30

Wednesday 9th December - KS1 Nativity 2.00

Thursday 10th December - EYFS Christmas sing along and crafts 9.00 - 10.45 and 1.30 - 3.00

This week, you will find some guides on parental controls.

For all of our online safety advice, please visit our website (link below):

Online Safety | Low Ash Primary School

We also have other guides which might be of use which can be found here:

Family Support | Low Ash Primary School

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