Ashill V.C. Primary School 

 Welcome to our website

"For I know the plans I have for you," declared the Lord, "Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." 
(Jeremiah 29:11) 
 
Our vision, guided by our Christian ethos, is to create an inclusive school family where every child is nurtured to grow and thrive, be confident in showing their strengths and achieve their ambitions in the world.

We aim to acheive this through our values of:

Resilience, Kindness, Respect, Aspiration, Curiosity and Independence

(September 2022)
Dear Visitor

On behalf of the staff and governors of the school I would like to welcome you to Ashill VC Primary School's website.

Please take your time to view the various pages that will give you an insight into what being at Ashill VC Primary School is all about.

For more detailed information, you can download our prospectus using the link on this page.

We use this website as a means of keeping our parents and wider community informed of key events, dates and celebrations at our school, whilst also providing additional information about who we are and what we are aiming to achieve in our school.

However, if you would like to know or see more, or cannot find what you are looking for, please contact us and we will be happy to help you.

Finally, if you would like to come and visit our school or have any queries, please contact Mrs Carol Butters, our secretary, via our contacts page. She will be happy to help or pass your query to the appropriate person.

Mr Steve Creasey  
Headteacher 

School Opening Hours


Breakfast Club:            8:00am to 8:45am


The school day:           8:45am to 3:15pm


After School Club:       3:15pm to 5:30pm



Ofsted Report

We're pleased to inform you that our report has been published.  Please find the links to our most recent Ofsted report, which took place in September 2023.

Ashill VC Primary School Open Days


Is your child starting school in September 2025?


If so, we'd love you to come and see our school.


You're welcome to join us on our official open days, as shown on the poster, on Tuesday 12th November or Thursday 14th November at the times shown.


You'll have the chance to meet the headteacher, staff and governors and talk to pupils about what it's like to come to Ashill Primary.


However, as a small school, we have greater flexibility to show you around the school at any time this term. 


If you would like to book in a different date to come and see us, please contact the school office on 01760 440403 or email office@ashill.norfolk.sch.uk


We look forward to seeing you.


What's happening this week



Mon 9th Dec

Squirrel Class P.E. today

Hedgehog Class P.E. today

Squirrel Afterschool Cooking Club



Tues 10th Dec

Badger Class P.E. today

Nativity Performance to School & Pre-School

KS2 Afterschool Cooking Club

KS2 Afterschool Coding Club




Wed 11th Dec

Squirrel Class P.E. today

Nativity Performance to Bumblebee Parents 2.30pm




Thurs 12th Dec

Hedgehog Class P.E. today

PTA Christmas Raffle Draw

KS2 Afterschool Christmas Craft Club



Fri 13th Dec



What's happening next week



Mon 16th Dec

Squirrel Class P.E. today

Hedgehog Class P.E. today

Squirrel Afterschool Cooking Club


Tues 17th Dec

Badger Class P.E. today

Squirrels Curriculum Cafe 2pm

Cancelled - KS2 Afterschool Cooking Club

Cancelled - Afterschool Coding Club

School Disco's

5:00 – 6:00pm        Bumblebee and Squirrel Class Disco

6:15 – 7:45pm        Hedgehog and Badger Class Disco



Wed 18th Dec

Whole School Pantomime (School Only)

Squirrel Class P.E. today

Badger Class - Curriculum Cafe 1.30pm


Thurs 19th Dec

Hedgehog Class P.E. today

Christmas Lunch and Christmas Jumper Day

KS2 Afterschool Christmas Craft Club


Fri 20th Dec

Christingle Service at St Nicholas Church 9.30am

Carols In the Playground - 2pm


2024-2025 Attendance


The Class with the highest attendance last week was:


 Hedgehog Class


with


99.4%


Overall attendance this year is:


94.8%



Notices and Letters

This page was last updated on 12th December 2024

12.12.2024 Special Lunch on Thursday 16th January 2025

Please find below letter regarding the 'Fun at the Circus' special lunch on 16th January.  If your child would like this lunch, please complete and return the booking form.

Fun at the Circus Lunch

12.12.2024 Squirrel Class - Performing Arts Afterschool Club

Please find below letter regarding the above afterschool club.  If your child is interested in joining this club, please complete and return the consent slip as soon as possible.

Squirrel Class - Performing Arts Afterschool Club

10.12.2024 Hedgehog Class - Swimming

Please find attached swimming letter and consent regarding the swimming sessions after the Christmas holidays.  Please complete and return the consent as soon as possible.

Hedgehog Class - Swimming

10.12.2024 Norfolk County Council Helping your child with literacy sessions

Please find below letter regarding the session available to parents/carers regarding literacy.

Helping your child with literacy

06.12.2024 Reading Rewards Update

Please find below letter regarding the reading rewards for your attention.

Reading Rewards Update

22.11.2024 Christmas Church Service Choir - Sunday 22nd December at 3pm

Please find the letter below if you'd like your child to be part of the choir for the Christmas Service at St. Nicholas Church.

St. Nicholas Christmas Carol Service letter

13.11.2024 Christmas Lunch - Thursday 19th December

Please find below letter and booking slip for our Christmas Lunch.  If your child would like this lunch, please complete and return the slip as soon as possible.

Christmas Lunch & Booking Form

13.11.2024 Parent Consultation Evening

Please find below letter and appointment slip for your attention. Slips should be returned to the school office by Thursday 21st November at the latest.  Thank you.

Parent Consultation Letter

16.10.2024 Squirrel Class - Afterschool Cooking Club

Please find below letter regarding the afterschool cooking club starting after half term.  If your child is interested, please complete and return the slip by Tuesday 22nd October.

Squirrel Class - Afterschool Cooking Club

16.10.2024 Year 6 National Child Measurement Programme - Monday 18th November 2024

Please find below letter regarding the Year 6 School Height and Weight check.  If you wish to opt out, please follow the steps in the letter.

Year 6 Height & Weight National Child Measurement Programme Letter National Child Measurement Programme Data Information

11.10.2024 ICS Holiday Club - October Half Term

Please find below letter and booking form for your attention.  Please ensure completed forms are returned in good time for ICS to organise there staffing.

ICS Letter and booking Form

11.10.2024 Hedgehog Class - Local Residential

Please find below letter regarding Hedgehog Class residential to Eaton Vale Activity Centre in May 2025.

Hedgehog Class - Residential

25.09.2024 KS2 Afterschool Cooking Club

Please find below letter regarding the afterschool Cooking Club which will start on Tuesday 5th November.

KS2 Afterschool Cooking Club

25.09.2024 BBC 500 Words competition

Please find below letter regarding the BBC 500 words competition for your attention.

BBC 500 Words

24.09.2024 Badger Class residential at Thorpe Woodlands Adventure

Please find below letter regarding the residential for Badger Class.

Badger Class Residential

23.09.2024 Squirrel Class - Ancient House Museum Trip

Please find below letter regarding the Squirrel Class trip to The Ancient House Museum trip.

Squirrel Class - Ancient House Museum

23.09.2024 Hedgehog Class - Crumble Making Workshop

Please find below letter regarding the Hedgehog Class workshop.

Hedgehog Class - Crumble Workshop

23.09.2024 Badger Class - Victorian School

Please find below letter regarding the Badger trip to the Victorian School in Great Cressingham.

Badger Class - Victorian School Trip

17.09.2024 Code Club Letter

Please find below letter regarding our Afterschool Code Club which starts on Tuesday 1st October.  If your child would like to join this club, please complete and return the consent slip as soon as possible.

Code Club Letter

13.09.24 Reading Rewards Letter

Please find below letter regarding the reading rewards.

Reading Rewards Challenge Letter

11.09.24 Dukes Award Letter

Please find below letter regarding the Dukes Award scheme.  If your child would like to participate, please complete and return the slip at the bottom of the letter.

Dukes Award Letter

09.09.24 Handbell Club Letter

Please find below letter and consent for our afterschool Handbell Club which starts on Friday 20th September 2024.  If your child is interested in joining this club, please complete and return the consent slip as soon as possible.

Handbell Club

09.09.24 Football Club Letter

Please find below letter and consent for our afterschool Football Club which starts on Thursday 19th September 2024.  If your child would like to join the Football club, please complete and return the consent slip as soon as possible.

Football Club

05.09.24 Netball Club Letter

Please find below letter and consent for our afterschool Netball Club which starts on Monday 16th September 2024.  Please return consent slips as soon as possible.

Netball Club - KS2

04.09.24 Regular School Attendance and Parent's Legal Responsibilities Letter

Please find below letter and poster regarding school attendance.

Attendance Letter Penalty Notice Poster Leaver of Absence Request

REMINDER - Eligible for Free School Meals?

We recognise that so many circumstances have changed since the pandemic and with the current cost of living challenges - it could be that families have had a change in income. As a result, we want to make you aware that at any time we can apply to see if you are eligible for Free School Meals.

 

As well as a ‘free meal’ each day it also supports families financially throughout their time in school (pupil premium), regardless of whether your circumstances then change. At present, at Ashill Primary, we provide subsidies for school trips, residential visits, breakfast club and also provide a significant subsidy towards school uniform, with the additional funding this brings into school. It also pays for additional adults in school, whether that be for pastoral or academic support.

 

If you feel you may be eligible, please speak to Mrs Butters and she will discuss how to apply. Alternatively, you can visit the link below:

Free School Meals

REMINDER - regarding two vulnerable children in our school

This is a gentle reminder that in our school we have two children with medical vulnerabilities and it's important that we make you aware of these.  Although this is relevant to all parents, it is particularly important to those in Hedgehog Class.


Firstly, please see the letter below regarding the viruses such as chicken pox, measles and shingles.  We have one pupil who is currently receiving treatment for cancer and therefore has a compromised immune system at present  Please read the 'viruses' letter, as it contains very important information. 


Secondly, we have a pupil with a severe allergy to nuts and we therefore took the decision two years ago to become a 'nut-free school'.  Please read the letter below to find out what is and isn't allowed regarding lunches and snacks in school.


We thank you for your cooperation and for keeping our children safe.

Viruses Nut-free school letter
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