Ashbrook School

Year 2 have arrived at Gulliver's Land, ready for a fun filled day!

Summer of Fun Activities at MK SNAP

Sessions are from 9:30am – 12:00pm at MK SNAP, 20 Bourton Low, Walnut Tree, MK7 7DE

🔹21 July – Welcome to Summer Café (Walk-in)
Summer crafts, colouring, games and plenty of fun to kick-start the holidays!

🔹28 July – World Cup Café
Football-themed crafts, table football and penalty shootouts.
Book here: https://mksnap.org/product/world-cup-cafe/

🔹6 August – Cupcake Decorating Café
Get creative and decorate your own delicious cupcakes.
Book here: https://mksnap.org/product/cupcake-decorating-cafe/

🔹13 August – Sip & Paint Café
Relax, get creative and enjoy a fun painting session.
Book here: https://mksnap.org/product/sip-and-paint-cafe/

🔹18 August – Board Games Café (Walk-in)
Challenge friends and family to your favourite games.

🔹27 August – Try a Sport Café (Walk-in)
Beanbag throwing, hoops, bowling and more!

Spaces for the World Cup, Cupcake Decorating and Sip & Paint Cafés are limited and advance booking is essential.

All monies raised from the café go straight into supporting MK SNAP, which is a charity that transforms the lives of adults with learning disabilities in Milton Keynes and surrounding areas. www.mksnap.org

𝐵𝑦 𝑠ℎ𝑎𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑖𝑛𝑓𝑜𝑟𝑚𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑤𝑒 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑛𝑜𝑡 𝑒𝑛𝑑𝑜𝑟𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑜𝑟 𝑞𝑢𝑎𝑙𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝑐ℎ𝑒𝑐𝑘𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑎𝑛𝑦 𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑠 𝑜𝑟 𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑒𝑠. 𝑃𝑎𝑟𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑠/ 𝑐𝑎𝑟𝑒𝑟𝑠 𝑟𝑒𝑚𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑠 𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑝𝑜𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑏𝑙𝑒 𝑡𝑜 𝑐ℎ𝑒𝑐𝑘 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑠𝑢𝑖𝑡𝑎𝑏𝑖𝑙𝑖𝑡𝑦. 𝑃𝑙𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑒 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑐𝑡 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑣𝑖𝑑𝑒𝑟𝑠 𝑑𝑖𝑟𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑙𝑦 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑚𝑜𝑟𝑒 𝑖𝑛𝑓𝑜𝑟𝑚𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛.

Gaming is a huge part of many young people's lives, but some online features can blur the line between gaming and gambling in ways that aren't always obvious.

Our latest guide explains what skin betting is, why it's becoming more common, and how parents, carers and educators can help children stay safe online.

The guide covers:

• What skin betting is and how it works
• Why virtual in-game items can have real-world value
• The risks of unregulated third-party platforms
• Social pressure and influencer promotion
• Warning signs to look out for
• Practical steps to reduce the risks through conversations and parental controls

By understanding how skin betting works, trusted adults can spot potential risks early and help young people make safer choices online.

Read the guide here: https://vist.ly/5b9j8

Kellogg's and Morrisons have teamed up to help families while school breakfast clubs aren't running during holidays. Adults and children get this deal until Sunday 6 September 👇

Summer Reading Challenge

'Read to the Beat' is this year's summer reading challenge produced by The Reading Agency and powered by Universal Music Group UK.

The theme inspires children to explore the connection between stories and songs, discovering how reading and music both ignite imagination and creativity.

Milton Keynes Libraries are inviting children of all ages to take part. You can sign up at your local library from Friday 17 July 2026.

Read any books of your choice to collect special stickers and after reading your six books, you'll be presented with a medal and a certificate of achievement - all for FREE (while stocks last).

Complete the challenge by reading and recording six books before the closing date of 05 September 2026.

MK Libraries have a vast selection of books for all ages. Joining the library is free and you can access the virtual library any time. Check out the various reading formats like:
📚 *new* Symbolised picture books (uses symbols to accompany the text to support readers with learning difficulties)
📚 Audiobooks on CD
📚 Large print books
📚 Digital books, audiobooks and magazines (with accessibility features on Libby the reading app)
📚 Dyslexia friendly books
📚 Booktouch and Bookshine book packs (0-4 years): Resources for the very young, deaf or blind and partially sighted children.
📚 Reading Well: These books support the mental health and wellbeing of children & young people, providing them, their families and carers with information, advice and support for coping with feelings and worries, daily life and getting through a tough time.

More information: https://www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/libraries/young-readers/src

Free activities for children under 8

The circus came to Ashbrook School today. The show is on for Holmwood School and Nursery Two Mile Ash School and Ashbrook School all part of Inspiring Futures through Learning. A great community event. Great to see other members of our community attending too.