Ashbrook School

Lunar New Year Celebration
2025-01-29
We will be celebrating Lunar New Year in school on Wednesday 29 January. It is an annual celebration for families all over the world and this year it is the year of the snake. Children are invited to come school wearing something red on this day.
We would love to hear from families who take part in Lunar New Year to find out more about how you celebrate. If you would like share your photos, or if you would like to be involved in our assembly on Wednesday 29 January, please email mbegum@ashbrookschool.net or speak to Mr Ainscow on the gate.

Chicks arrive at Ashbrook
2025-01-27

Year Geography Walk Around Two Mile Ash
2025-01-14 13:15 - 13:45 (Europe/London)
Year 1 children will be walking around Two Mile Ash pointing out places of interest as part of their geography learning on Tuesday 14 January at 1.15pm.
If you, a grandparent or other adult family member are able to spare some time to come with us please speak to your child’s class teacher.
On the day, please ensure your child is wearing comfortable shoes or trainers and a warm waterproof coat

Tour of Ashbrook School (for parents of Foundation children starting in September 2025)
2025-01-07 15:30 - 16:00, 2024-12-04 15:30 - 16:00
There is no sign up necessary for this event.
A tour will be given of the school, focusing on the Foundation Stage area. The tour starts at 15:30 and will last around 20-30 minutes. There will be an opportunity for parents to ask question as we take you around.
We look forward to welcoming you to Ashbrook School.

After School Activity Clubs Start
2025-01-07

School re-opens
2025-01-07
Happy New Year everyone! Welcome back

Year 2 - 'Snow White' at Holmwood School
2025-01-07
We are excited to share a special treat to start off the new term! On Tuesday 7 January 2025, Year 2 children are invited to enjoy a live pantomime performance of ‘Snow White’ at Holmwood School and Nursery.
Instead of taking the children to a theatre, we’ve decided to bring the pantomime to us. This will allow the children to experience live theatre, whilst keeping costs down and minimizing disruption to the school day.
The performance will be a fantastic way to introduce the children to classic fairy tales in a fun and engaging manner. We believe this event will inspire their learning and creativity, as they explore the world of fairy tales over the coming weeks.
To support the cost of the performance, we kindly ask for a voluntary contribution of £4 per child, in line with the governors’ charging policy. If we do not receive enough contributions, unfortunately, we will not be able to proceed with the event.
Please complete payment and give your permission via MCAS in ‘Trips’.
If you are unable to pay or require support, please contact the school office in confidence mmoore@ashbrookschool.net 01908 561366

INSET Day - No children in school on this day
2025-01-06

Last Day of Autumn Term - finish at 1pm
2024-12-20
On the last day of the autumn term, school will finish at 1pm. The gates will open at 12:50 allowing for parents to arrive into the playground.
If you are unable to collect your child at this time, please let the school office know.
There will be no after school club provision at Two Mile Ash School available for pupils on this day.
Children will return to school on Tuesday 7th January 2025.

Christmas Disco
2024-12-19 15:00 - 17:00
We are excited to tell you we will be having a Christmas Disco on Thursday 19 December.
There will be a disco and lots of fun party games. Children will also be provided with a drink and a snack. Please speak to your child’s class teacher if you have any concerns regarding allergies.
Tickets are available to buy on MCAS in ‘Events’.

Children in Leopards and Elephants classes will be going straight to the hall at 3.00pm. After the disco, please collect your child at 4.00pm prompt from the school playground.
Children in Year 1 and Year 2 – We are pleased to offer parents of children in Year 1 and Year 2 the option to book after school care from 3.10-4.00pm, so that children are able to stay in school go straight to the disco at 4.00pm. If you would like the additional after school care, please also purchase in ‘Events’.Alternatively, please collect your child from the school playground at 3.10pm as usual and return them for the party at 4.00pm. When the party has finished, please collect your child from the school hall doors at 5.00pm prompt.

If you have any queries please contact mmoore@ashbrookschool.net 01908 561366.

Santa's Grotto (held at Holmwood School)
2024-12-18 15:00 - 18:00 | Holmwood School
Ashbrook children are invited to attend after 15:10 (tickets only)
Please buy tickets using this link- https://www.trybooking.com/uk/DQLU(

Christmas Craft Afternoon
2024-12-18 14:00 - 15:00
We are looking forward to welcoming you into school at 2.00pm on Wednesday 18 December for our Christmas Craft Afternoon.
Due to limited space and for health and safety reasons, we will only be able to accommodate one adult per child. Please do not bring any younger/older children or babies with you, we will not be able to admit them.
If you have children in different year groups, you will be able to move between Year 1 and Year 2, however please exit the building if you have children in Reception and access the class rooms via the playground.

Christmas Lunch
2024-12-18 12:00 - 13:00
If you would like your child to have a Christmas lunch, please book via ParentPay. Please note there will be no sandwich options on this day.

Christmas Jumper Day
2024-12-18
Children are invited to come to school in Christmas jumpers (or a little Nordic knit, or something festive).
Donations will go towards ‘Save the Children’.
https://www.savethechildren.org.uk/christmas-jumper-day

Year 1 Christmas Performance - 'Snuggle up Stable'
2024-12-17 14:00 - 15:00
Children in Year 1 have been practising very hard and are really looking forward to performing ‘Snuggle up Stable’ for you on Tuesday 17 December at 2.00pm.
Two programmes will be coming home in book bags. These are your tickets for the performance, so please bring them with you on the day.
Please do not bring any younger/older siblings (including babies) with you, we will not be able to admit them.

Year 2 Christmas Evening with Carols
2024-12-16 18:00 - 18:30
We look forward to sharing this special evening with you! Arrangements will be as follows:
Please bring your child to school by 5:40pm wearing festive clothes e.g. Christmas jumpers, hats, headbands, tinsel (as festive as possible).
All children will need to have a warm coat, hat, scarves, gloves as they will be singing outside.
Children will enter via the school hall door and registers will be taken by class teachers.
After dropping off your child, please go to the playground, where there will be hot chocolate, coffee, tea, squash and mince pies for 50p each (please bring change).
The playground gates will open at 5:45pm and close promptly at 6pm. They will remain closed through the duration of the singing.
Classes will come out to perform songs in their individual classes, then as a whole year group
Once they have finished singing, they will line up with their teachers, so they can be handed back to their parents/carers (the same as home time). The whole event will be no more than 20 minutes.
Children will be making lanterns in school, which they will be bringing home.

Year 1 visit to Year 3 Christmas Performance at TMA School
2024-12-13 09:30 - 10:30
We are pleased to tell you that Year 1 children will be walking across to TMA School on Friday morning (13 December) to watch the Year 4 dress rehearsal of their Christmas performance.
They will be back in time for lunch.

Foundation Christmas Performance - 'Christmas Around the World'
2024-12-12 13:30 - 15:00
Our Foundation year group are looking forward to performing ‘Christmas Around the World’.
Children will be bringing home 2 programmes per family in their book bags, these are your tickets for 2 adults. For health and safety reasons we ask that tickets are brought to school when attending.
We would be grateful if you could return any tickets you do not need to the school office, so we can offer them to other families who may need them.
Please do not bring any younger/older siblings (including babies) with you, we will not be able to admit them.

Year 2 visit to Year 3 Christmas Performance at TMA School
2024-12-12 09:30 - 10:30
We are pleased to tell you that Year 2 children will be walking across to TMA School on Thursday morning (12 December) to watch the Year 3 dress rehearsal of their Christmas performance.
They will be back in time for lunch.

Year 1 Jolly Christmas Postman trip
2024-12-11
We are excited to share with you that Year 1 children will be going on a special trip to the Royal and Derngate Theatre to see a performance of ‘The Jolly Christmas Postman’ on Wednesday 11 December!
This is a wonderful opportunity for the children to experience the magic of theatre and see a beloved story come to life. This visit ties in beautifully with our current English learning. The children are exploring the book ‘The Jolly Christmas Postman’ and learning about letter writing, storytelling and the different characters in the book. We believe this trip will not only enhance their understanding of the story, but also inspire them to create their own letters and stories in the classroom.
We will depart from school at 9.00am and return by lunchtime. We are asking for a voluntary contribution of £17.50 (to cover transport and ticket expenses in line with the governors charging policy).
Please make your payment and give your permission on MCAS in ‘Trips’. If you are unable to pay or require support, please contact the school office in confidence mmoore@ashbrookschool.net 01908 561366.

Year 2 Inspire Day
2024-12-09
We are pleased to tell you that children in Year 2 will be having an Inspire Day on Monday 9 December.
They will be looking at a non-fiction text ‘The Night Animals’ over the next few weeks and as part of their Inspire Day, we are inviting children to come to school in cosy pyjamas (appropriate for the weather) and to bring their slippers in a named carrier bag.
We will also be having hot chocolate and cookies. Please speak to your child’s class teacher if you have any concerns regarding allergies
All children will still need to come to school a warm waterproof coat and sensible school shoes, as they will still be going outside throughout the day.

Foundation Walk to Post Letters to Santa
2024-12-02 10:00 - 10:30
Children in Leopards and Elephants classes will be going on a walk to the post box to post their letters to Santa.

Ashbrook Parents and Carers Coffee Morning
2024-11-28 08:40 - 09:30
We hope you are able to join us for coffee and a chat at our Ashbrook parents and carers coffee morning in the school hall from 8:40-9:30am on Thursday 28 November.
Please enter through the school hall doors after you have dropped your child off. You are welcome to bring babies/toddlers with you.

Children in Need
2024-11-15
We are pleased to be supporting in ‘Children in Need’ on Friday 15 November. Children in Need believes that every child should have the chance to thrive and be the best they can be. Children are invited to wear something with spots, stripes or their house team colour with a donation for Children in Need.
https://www.bbcchildreninneed.co.uk/

Flu Vaccinations
2024-11-15

Last Day of Summer Term
2024-11-14 08:00 - 17:00
Have a wonderful summer break!

Year 2 visit to Cineworld in MK
2024-11-13 09:10 - 12:30
On Wednesday 13th November 2024, the Year 2 children will be visiting Cineworld, in Milton Keynes to watch ‘Inside out 2’, as part of World Kindness Day. As a school, we are committed to fostering the wellbeing of our children. One of the approaches we use is the ‘colour monsters’ to help children understand and express their emotions. The animation reflects on the emotions through colours, which will be a familiar concept for them.
We will be leaving school at approximately 9:10 am and returning to school for lunch at 12:30pm. Your child will need to be in full school uniform with suitable footwear and a waterproof coat.
The children will be having popcorn and squash during the movie. If your child has any allergies, please speak to their class teacher.
We are asking for a voluntary contribution of £5 to cover the cost of the trip, in line with our Governors charging policy. However, if the cost for the trip is not met through voluntary contributions, we may have to cancel the trip.
Please give your consent and make your payment via MCAS in ‘Trips’, to allow your child to participate, by Thursday 7th November. If you are unable to pay, please speak to the school office.

Parent helpers are welcome. If you are free to support, please see your child’s class teacher.
If you have any questions, please feel free to ask a member of the Year 2 team.

Tour of Ashbrook School (for parents of Foundation starters in September 2025)
2024-11-12 15:30 - 16:00

Odd Socks Day
2024-11-12
We are proud to be taking part in Odd Socks Day on Tuesday 12 November as part of Anti-Bullying Week. Odd Socks Day reminds us that our individuality and unique differences should be celebrated and highlights the importance of diversity, encouraging everyone to be themselves and appreciate the vibrant tapestry that makes up our community. Children are invited to come to school wearing odd socks with their school uniform.
