Ashleigh C of E Primary School Newsletter
| Friday 19th June 2026 |
Learning to Love; Loving to Learn - Life in all its Fullness
It certainly feels like we’ve experienced a little bit of everything weather-wise recently—sunshine, showers, and everything in between! Despite this, our school has remained a hive of activity, with staff and pupils making the most of every opportunity.
Our teachers have been working incredibly hard putting the final touches on end-of-year reports, which will be shared with families at the end of next week. We hope these will give you a clear and celebratory picture of your child’s progress and achievements over the year.
On Wednesday, Mrs Mitchell and Miss Jenkins took a group of children from Years 2–6 to take part in the Olympic Legacy event hosted at Park School. They were thoroughly impressed with our pupils' excellent behaviour and positive attitudes throughout the day. We are proud to share that some of our pupils have received certificates today in recognition of their behaviour and determination—well done to all involved!
A special mention goes to our Year 5 pupils, who took part in the Mini Marathon event. Even though they knew they were unlikely to win, and despite other teams dropping out along the way, our children showed incredible grit and perseverance, completing the entire course. What true sports superstars—they represented our school brilliantly.
Looking ahead, Mr Day has been busy preparing for our Key Stage 2 Sports Day, which will take place on Thursday 25th June. The forecast suggests it will be a hot day, so please ensure your child comes to school with sun cream applied and a hat to keep them safe and comfortable.
As always, thank you for your continued support.
Warm regards,
The School Team
Collective Worship this week...
In our recent class worship, we explored the question: Why is forgiveness sometimes the bravest choice?
Using this image of a storm breaking into sunlight, the children reflected on how difficult moments can give way to hope and peace when we choose to forgive.
We looked at the words of Jesus in Luke 23:34, where he forgives others even while on the cross. This helped us understand that forgiveness is not a sign of weakness, but of great strength and love.
What we discussed
- Forgiveness is not the same as saying “it didn’t matter.” The children recognised that hurt is real, and it’s important to acknowledge our feelings.
- Forgiveness takes inner strength. We talked about the courage it takes to let go of anger and choose kindness instead.
- Building peaceful communities. Linking to Sustainable Development Goal 16, we explored how forgiveness helps create safer, stronger communities where people can live and learn together in peace.
Our shared reflection
We thought about how forgiveness helps us:
- feel lighter and more at peace
- build trust in our friendships
- create a classroom where everyone feels safe and valued
As part of our school ethos, we reminded the children:
When forgiveness is hard, we practise deep love.
We love learning when our classroom is a place of safety and trust.
Letting go of anger opens space for fullness of life.
We encourage you to continue these conversations at home, helping children to see forgiveness not as forgetting, but as a brave step towards healing and hope.
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Here are the children who have been shining by showing our church value of FORGIVENESS this week ... |
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Let's celebrate our children's achievements outside of school as they "Live Life in all its Fullness" ... |
Here are a couple of fantastic photos of Alana as she demonstrates the determination needed for her Purple belt in Martial Arts.
What an achievement Alana!!
"Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out".
If you have something that you would like to celebrate where your child has been "Living Life in all its Fullness" and would like to share it with our school community, please send it to the school office along with a brief explanation. We will be delighted to include it in our school newsletter.
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