This contains lots of news about what is going on at Ash Grange, see also emails and Marvellous Me communications.

• Ash Road Bridge - Beam Installation - 4-6 May

  Thu 25 Apr 2024

  Dear Parents/Carers
   

  Please find details regarding the construction work on Ash station bridge. Please allow additional time for drop-off and pick-up, as the work may cause delays.
  
  Best wishes
   

  The office team

   

  Our Ref.: C15450/ARB/014

   

  Ash Road Bridge

  Bridge Beam Installation

   

  Dear Stakeholder

   

  Ash Road Bridge – Bridge Beam Installation

   

  We will be installing the new bridge beams over the Bank Holiday weekend of 4-6 May. Activities on site will be taking place in shifts throughout the weekend. There may be a brief lull during shift handovers, but work will be continuous.

   

  Shift times:

   

  • Friday 8am to 6pm (as normal)

  • Friday 6pm to Saturday 6am

  • Saturday 6am to 6pm

  • Saturday 6pm to Sunday 6am

  • Sunday 6am to 6pm

  • Sunday 6pm to Monday 6am

   

  We’ll be using tower lights when it’s dark. Our aim is to avoid disturbing local properties but as the lights are driven by small generators, you may hear a low droning noise.

   

  The new beams and all equipment will arrive on site ahead of the weekend. There are approximately 19 beams which are being delivered mostly in pairs. The beams are 29m in length and will need to be guided into the site, so please be aware that there may be a brief delay to local journeys while the vehicles are guided through the gate.

   

  The beams will travel via Ash Church Road and through the closed section of Foreman Road to the site entrance.

   

  We apologise for any disturbance or inconvenience caused by these activities.

   

  Trains

  No trains will be operating between 2am Saturday and 4am Monday. We advise anyone travelling by train over the weekend to check the National Rail website first.

   

  Viewing

  We have created a viewing area so people can watch bridge beams being installed and the start of the bridge deck being built. The platform will be open from 10am-12pm and 4pm-5pm on both Saturday and Sunday. There is room for fifty people, and limited parking on site. If you are interested, please let us know via ashroadbridge@volkerfitzpatrick.co.uk.

   

  Please note: sturdy footwear will be required.

   

  Foreman Road Closure – construction phase 2

  Further to previous published information, we will be moving the Foreman Road closure in May. This has been put back to after the installation of the bridge beams.

   

  We will write nearer the time with further details.

   

  Further information

  Please check the Guildford Borough Council website for up-to-date information (www.guildford.gov.uk/ashroadbridge).

   

  Please subscribe to receive regular updates, ask questions or provide feedback by emailing ashroadbridge@volkerfitzpatrick.co.uk. You can be removed from this list at any time.

   

  Yours faithfully,

   

  Colin Bexley

  Project Manager

  For VolkerFitzpatrick Limited

  on behalf of Guildford Borough Council

   

• Parent Lunch reminder

  Wed 24 Apr 2024

  Dear Parent/Carer, 

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  The deadline to order for the Parent Lunch is Wednesday 1st May. To book your meal please pay through your Scopay app (Trips and Events) or alternatively call into the office.

   

  Best wishes

  ​The office team

• Funzone Booking

  Tue 23 Apr 2024

  Dear Parent/Carer, 
   

  If you would like to book Funzone for the first time please to speak to the office team for the gate access code. For those parents who book on a regular basis we have sent out a new code today. 
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  Best wishes

  ​The office team

• Earth Week

  Fri 19 Apr 2024

  Dear Parents/Carers,
  Next week will be our school's Eco Week! Children from nursery all the way up to Year 6 will have many opportunities to learn about how to care for our planet and why. During the week, each class will have an eco book to explore the topic and enjoy activities to share what they learnt about eco during our Celebration Assembly on the Friday.

  There will be a mufti day on Friday 26th of April. The children will be allowed to wear everyday clothes (suitable for school) for a donation to Water Aid Charity, this can be made at the office or in Scopay.  This charity helps populations living in areas with no or little access to clean water.

   

  Ash Grange is also taking part in the Rethink Waste program this year. The program invites all in Surrey to take part in eco activities at home and by doing so, you can collect points which will then be donated to the school to fundraise for our future eco projects. If you would like to take part, follow the QR code attached to this email. Thank you!

   

  Our next clothes collection for Rags2Riches will be on the 11th of June. Your child will be given a collection bag closer to the date.

   

  Thank you,

   

  Miss Emma Postel 

  HLTA / French Subject Lead / Eco Lead

  

• TeenyFunzone Drop Off & Collection

  Fri 19 Apr 2024

  Dear Parent/Carer, 

  ​We noticed a number of parents towards the end of half term collecting late. Please see below the drop off and collection times for Teenyfunzone:
   

  Our extended day option is available for children in both Nursery Classes;

  • Breakfast session 7.45am until 9am 
  • Afterschool session 3pm until 4.15pm
  • Each session costs £9 per child, payable in advance

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  For children in Reception class 

  • Breakfast session 7.45am until 8.45am 
  • Afterschool session 3.15pm until 4.30pm

    

  Best wishes

  ​

  The office team

• Spelling Changes

  Fri 19 Apr 2024

  Dear Parents/Carers, 

   

  We have been reviewing the impact of our spelling programme (Spelling Book) on progress over the last 2 years and seen that the children are making progress but not rapid enough so we have sought an alternative and found Spelling Shed.

   

  There is a full programme of teaching and learning that we will use in lessons over the school week and then there is a homework side to consolidate the learning from the week.   The homework is a game-based tool,  where children practise their spellings in a fun, interactive way.  From today this is part of their weekly homework provision to be completed between Friday and the following Thursday alongside Mathletics, Reading  and Times Tables Rockstars.

   

  Your child will need to complete the games (between 5 and 8 depending on age) set by their teacher each week but can continue to play beyond this to earn points for their avatar! They can select the level of games to meet their need - but they will earn more points for more challenging levels!

   

  Your child will given their login information and they can access Spelling Shed online here: https://play.edshed.com/en-gb/login. The website can be accessed using a computer, phone or tablet. There is an optional app that can be purchased but this is not required. There is a parent guide linked.

   

  At this point in the year Year 6 only, will have this as an optional extra (but highly beneficial), in addition to their existing spelling homework books. 

   

  Thank you for supporting your child's learning at home. 

   

  Mrs Phoebe Irlam

  Year 4 Class Teacher / English and Computing Lead

  Working days: Tuesday-Friday

   

   

• Funzone Swim Days & Extended Sessions

  Thu 18 Apr 2024

  Dear Parent/Carer, 

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  The children will now have an opportunity to swim if booked into Funzone on a Tuesday Thursday and Friday(3.15-4.30 session).
  
  From tomorrow and every Friday you will also be able to extend your booking until 6pm. 
  
  This is for Funzone bookings only. Your child's regular P.E swim day will remain the same.
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  Best wishes

  ​

  The office team

• Rock Steady Rock and Pop - another music opportunity

  Thu 18 Apr 2024

  Dear Parents/Carers,
  I am sure the children told you all about our fantastic visitor James who came from Rock Stead Music School yesterday.  The children enjoyed making a band and children and staff had a wonderful time.  If you would like your child to enjoy a band lesson on a Wednesday morning, then follow this link https://www.rocksteadymusicschool.com/
  Group lessons are £40 a month per child, which is £10 a week, which is billed directly by the company.  There are discounted lessons of £5 each week (£20 a month) for any child who is Free School Meal, Young Carer, Pupil Premium of PLAC - you will be billed by the school.  You apply online through the portal and lessons are starting next Wednesday.    The children are organised into band groups of mixed ages over 3 school years; e.g. YR to Y2, Y1-Y3, Y4-6
  If you have any questions please let me know.
  Kind regards,
  Mrs Curtis

• NSPCC Speak Out Campaign this week at school for Reception to Year 6 children

  Tue 16 Apr 2024

  Dear Parents/Carers,
  I am pleased to inform you that we are participating in the NSPCC’s Speak out. Stay safe. Programme this term.  This is something we do every 2 years to help the children understand more about safety and raising any concerns.   The assemblies take place tomorrow and the workshops for Y2, 5 and 6 on Thursday. There are lots of interesting links with valuable information for you.
  
  The letter attached outlines it all.
  Kind regards,
  Mrs Curtis

   

  Letter to parents/carers

• Nursery Declaration Forms

  Tue 16 Apr 2024

  Dear Parent/Carer, 

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  As we have started a new funding term (April 2024) you are required by Surrey County Council to complete and sign your child's funded hours for this term. This should only take a couple of minutes as you are only required to sign for this terms funded period. Please can you come to the school office during pick up or drop off to sign your child's form. The declaration form must  be completed by Friday 19th April to ensure your child's funding for this term continues. 

  Best wishes

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  The office team