Ashton Community Science College

05/10/2026

https://www.ashtoncsc.lancs.sch.uk/news/2026-09-25-newsletter-issue-244

02/10/2026

Meet Our New Wellbeing Leaders!

Congratulations to our student Wellbeing Leaders who have successfully completed training with Compass Bloom.

They will be available to support younger students with their mental health and wellbeing during lunchtime in Room 37, Monday to Thursday.

Thank you to these fantastic students for volunteering their time to help make our school an even more supportive and inclusive community.

29/09/2026

Meet Mike our AMAZING Drama teacher.
Mike completed a 3yr Acting course at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. Mike has appeared in film and television including soaps such as Waterloo Road, Hollyoaks, Emmerdale to name a few and continues to be a working actor. Mike has been part of our Razz family in Preston for over a year and is dedicated to introducing our students to a huge range of drama craft and material.
Book a free trial session for your child (aged 6-18yrs) and let them join in our drama classes. T; 01772 439172 E; [email protected]

25/09/2026

A huge thank you to all the prospective families who visited Ashton Community Science College on Thursday 24th September for our Open Evening!

It was fantastic to welcome so many families into our school and give everyone the opportunity to experience life at Ashton. We hope you enjoyed exploring our facilities, meeting our wonderful staff and students, and getting a real feel for the vibrant, welcoming community that makes Ashton so special.

We are incredibly proud of our school and loved sharing everything Ashton has to offer, from our exciting learning opportunities to the values and relationships at the heart of our school.

Thank you once again for taking the time to visit us. We hope you had a lovely evening, and we look forward to welcoming you back to Ashton in the future!

14/09/2026

https://www.ashtoncsc.lancs.sch.uk/news/2026-09-11-newsletter-issue-242

14/09/2026

🎉 Join Us for Our Open Evening! 🎉

We are delighted to invite parents, carers, children and families to our Open Evening on Thursday 24th September, from 6:00pm to 8:30pm.

Come and discover everything that makes our school such a special place to learn and grow.

During the evening, you will have the opportunity to:

✨ Hear from our Headteacher
✨ Explore the school and our facilities
✨ Visit subject areas and enjoy fun, interactive activities
✨ Speak with staff and students about school life
✨ Discover the opportunities available to every child

This is the perfect opportunity to experience our school community in action and find out why so many families are proud to be part of the Ashton Family.

📅 Thursday 24th September
🕕 6:00pm - 8:30pm

🏫 We look forward to welcoming you through our doors!

10/09/2026

Our Year 10 GCSE Food & Nutrition students have been honing their knife skills in today's lesson! As part of their practical learning, they practised julienning carrots and showcased their creativity by crafting beautiful carrot roses and impressive apple swans. Fantastic work from everyone as they continue to develop essential food preparation and presentation techniques.

10/09/2026

📢 Year 11 BOOST Evening | Thursday 17 September, 6pm

Parents, carers and Year 11 students are invited to our BOOST Evening, led by the Senior Leadership Team. Join us for practical advice, GCSE preparation guidance, revision resources, and information on how home and school can work together to help students succeed.

🕔 Doors open: 5:45pm
🕕 Presentation: 6:00pm to 6:45pm

Together, strong partnerships between home and school help students achieve their full potential. We look forward to seeing you there!

10/09/2026

08/09/2026

Year 7 Parents & Carers Information Evening

Join us on Thursday 10th September, 5:00pm to 6:00pm (doors open at 4:45pm) for our Year 7 Settling-in Information Evening.

This is a great opportunity to meet key staff, learn about our support systems and expectations, and find out how we can work together to help your child make a successful start to secondary school.

We'll cover:
✅ Using the Synergy Parent Portal
✅ Attendance, behaviour and timetables
✅ Homework and assessments
✅ Student wellbeing and pastoral support
✅ Mobile phone expectations
✅ Medication procedures
✅ Attendance and absence reporting
✅ Key contacts and support pathways

Our Senior Leadership Team, pastoral staff and IT technicians will be available to answer your questions.