Ashfold School

Ashfold's new pop-up Owl Café is a soaring success! 🦉

Even with Forms 4, 5, and 6 away on residential trips last Friday, we still had a queue out the door! The new addition of banana bread was a real favourite 🍌🍞.

A massive thank you to the APC for organising this wonderful social event each week – it’s undoubtedly making Fridays extra special for the Ashfold community.

We look forward to seeing everyone from 8am this Friday in the pavilion for another lovely morning at the Owl Café! ☕

Last Friday, we had a fantastic and ‘chocolatey’ evening with a screening of Wonka by The Alfresco Film Company. VIP deckchairs, mood lighting, and a flawless setup made it a night to remember!

We were also honoured to have Ashfold parent Toby Britton, who worked on Wonka, share exclusive behind-the-scenes insights, answering questions from all the children.

Delicious wood-fired pizzas were served by Stu's Ovens, satisfying everyone’s appetites!

A huge thank you to our sponsor, Juice, and their CEO and founder, who joined us for the evening. Lastly, a special thank you to the APC and all our volunteers for making the event such a massive success!

Form 5 Normandy Trip – Day 4!

Our Form 5 adventurers have been fully embracing French culture each evening with themed activities and sports tournaments. Tonight, they took their bravery to the next level—many even tried escargots for the first time! Bon appétit! 🐌

📍 Form 6 Geography Field Trip - Day 2! 🌍

Today, our Form 6 geographers gathered data along the River Piddle (yes, that’s really its name!), studying how the river changes from its source to its mouth. They worked together brilliantly, collecting data that will be the foundation of their upcoming projects.

The afternoon was just as exciting with a tour of Corfe Castle, where they learned all about its rich history. 🏞️🏰

🌍 Form 6 Geography Field Trip - Day 1 🌊

Our first stop: the stunning Durdle Door! The children were in awe of this natural limestone arch and the breath-taking coastal scenery around it.

A perfect start to our field trip, combining hands-on learning with nature's wonders! 📚🌿

Form 5's Normandy Trip - Day 2!

The morning started with an adventure in the vibrant market of Villedieu! 🛍️ The children had a fantastic time practicing their French with the friendly stallholders and exploring all the local delights. 🇫

In the afternoon, it was time for more action-packed activities! ⚔️🏹🤸‍♂️ Fencing, archery, and aeroballe kept everyone on their toes! 🎯

🎉 Congratulations to the Dragons! 🎉
A huge well done to our Pre-Prep Dragons for winning the House Cup last term! 🏆🐉 To celebrate this fantastic achievement, they enjoyed a special treat and fun playtime.

We're so proud of all their hard work, team spirit, and enthusiasm.

Form 5's Normandy Adventure - Day 1!

Our Form 5 pupils kicked off their Normandy trip with an action-packed day full of fun and new experiences - Tout en Français!

They started the day with some delicious bread making 🥖, followed by an exciting fencing session 🤺 where they learned some impressive moves. The day wrapped up with a challenging (and very muddy!) assault course 🏃‍♂️🌧️, but despite the mud, there were smiles all around!

Follow more updates on their Normandy adventure throughout the week!📸

🍫✨ Wonka is coming to Ashfold this evening! ✨🍫

We hope everyone has a truly magical evening filled with wonder and excitement.

Don’t forget to email us any photos of the children enjoying the event for next week's Hoot! 🎩🍭

🦉☕ Join Us for Our Pop-Up Owl Café! ☕🦉

Parents, the APC are excited to welcome you to our very first Owl Café this Friday, 13th September from 8am at Ashfold's Sports Pavilion! 🎉

Come enjoy a variety of coffees, teas, hot chocolate, and a tasty selection of pastries. Whether you prefer to sit in and relax or grab a take-away, it’s the perfect way to kickstart your Friday! 🙌

See you there! 🥐🍵

🎬 Less than a week to go!

Join us for a magical Outdoor Cinema Night to watch "Wonka" 🍫 on Friday, 13th September at 6:15 pm in the Walled Garden at Ashfold.

All welcome! 🌟 Don't forget to book your tickets on Classlist. 🎟️

Form 2 loved their first Outdoor Education sessions. To kick off their Egypt topic the children were challenged to build the tallest free standing pyramid structure that they could. They all rose to the challenge magnificently, drawing together their knowledge from maths, DT, science, and ancient history to create different pyramid shapes - several over 2m tall! We even had time to examine a giant slug that Henry found.

📚 Off to a Great Start! The children are already diving headfirst into their learning this term. It's amazing to see their enthusiasm and curiosity in full swing! 🌟

An exciting start to the new school year for Forms 5 and 6 with valuable study skills sessions from
Elevate Education - a company renowned for helping to improve study habits in older children.

Form 5 were given tips on taking notes, summarising and mind-mapping, whilst Form 6 were encouraged to think about memory and ways to improve what they can store. Mnemonics played a big part.

Great skills for the children in their lessons this year and when revising for their exams!

It has been so lovely hearing about all the children’s adventures over the summer holidays.

Harriet and Phoebe set up an ice cream shop “Sauces ‘n’ Sprinkles” during their summer break and raised a fantastic £71 for Dogs Trust. The girls were thrilled to visit the rehoming centre in Newbury to handover the money. Huge well done girls - a wonderful achievement!!

A huge thank you to our wonderful APC team for hosting such a welcoming afternoon tea for parents in the new Forest School meadow today. A special warm welcome to all our new families who have joined our Ashfold community.

✨ Welcome Back to Ashfold! It's wonderful to see all the children back and hear their excited chatter filling the school once again. Here's to a fantastic new term! 😊

Gum guards at the ready! 🏑🏉 We've got an action-packed term of hockey and rugby fixtures lined up. Good luck to all our teams—give it your best and have fun!

🎶 We've got a fantastic team of talented peripatetic Music and LAMDA staff ready to teach your children this year! 🎭

Don't forget to sign up on our website before the start of term. 🎹🎤

We can't wait to welcome everyone back to Ashfold on Wednesday, 4th September! Get ready for an exciting new term filled with learning, fun, and friendship. See you soon!

We are thrilled to invite all our Old Ashfoldians to a special school reunion that marks the exciting beginning of our centenary plans!

Join us for a day filled with nostalgia, connection, and a glimpse into the future of our beloved school.

Here's what we have in store:
✨ Inspiring Talks: Hear from our Headmaster about our centenary plans and vision for the future.
🤝 Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow alumni and staff.
🏫 School Tour: Explore both new and familiar corners of our beautiful grounds.
📸 Photo Archives: Reminisce as you browse through our collection of old school photos.
🍰 Refreshments & Entertainment: Enjoy delightful refreshments and entertainment throughout the day.

Please RSVP by 15th September.

*** KEEP IN TOUCH ***
Whether you can join us on the 28th September or not, please take a moment to update your contact details to stay informed about all our centenary events and festivities.

Please update your contact details using the Alumni Form on our website 👉👉👉www.ashfoldschool.co.uk

We can’t wait to see you! 🎉

🎬 Join Us for a Magical Evening Under the Stars! 🌟

📽️ Outdoor Cinema Night: Featuring "Wonka" 🍫

Date: Friday 13th September 2024
Time: 6.15pm
Location: The Walled garden at Ashfold
All Welcome: Open to Everyone!

The APC invite you to step into a world of pure imagination with our outdoor cinema screening of the enchanting film "Wonka"! Bring your friends and family for a night filled with wonder, laughter, and the charm of W***y Wonka himself.

📌 BOOK TICKETS ON CLASSLIST: secure your spot and invite your friends!
Let's make this a night to remember.

We are incredibly proud to see our Old Ashfoldian hockey star, Rupert Shipperley, playing a key role in the GB men's hockey team at the Paris Olympics 2024 this week.

After a thrilling 2-1 victory over hosts France, Team GB has advanced to the quarter-finals! 🏑🇬🇧

We will all be cheering them on as they prepare for their final group stage match tonight. Good luck, Rupert and Team GB! We're all rooting for you! 🙌

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Don’t miss tonight’s unique opportunity to watch England in the finals live on the big screen at Ashfold School - tickets selling fast!!

🏴⚽️ FOOTBALL'S COMING HOME... AT ASHFOLD! ⚽️🏴

Join us for a live streaming of the UEFA Football Finals in the Walled Garden at Ashfold this Sunday!

Let’s come together to support our boys in what promises to be an amazing night!

Thanks to the generous sponsorship by Ashfold dad and JUICE CEO Jolyon Bennett, we have secured a huge LED screen and sound system for the event. 🎥🔊

Event Details:
📅 Date: Sunday
🕔 Time: Picnic from 5pm, Kick-off at 8pm
📍 Location: Outside in the Walled Garden
🎟️ Tickets: Available on Classlist - https://app.classlist.com/events/ #/events/view/1154431440

Friends & family all welcome. 🤗

What to Bring: Your own picnic, including food, drinks, seats, and picnic blankets. 🧺🥤🍽️

COME ON ENGLAND! 🏴⚽️

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