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  • 18/03/26

    Crash Course Swimming at Lonsdale over Easter

    We have a crash course taking place during the Easter holidays at LONSDALE SWIMMMING POOL in Mickleover. This will run every day from Monday 30th March to Thursday 2nd April.  Sessions will run every half an hour at 10am, 10:30am and 11am.  Your child will attend the same time ea...
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  • 17/03/26

    Parents/Carers of Robins class

    Dear Parents/Carers of Robins class,   I am writing to update you on staffing arrangements for Robins Class after the Easter break, following the early retirement of Mrs Winfield. Miss Warburton will be the lead practitioner for the class after the holiday, supported by Ms Z. Naqi and our lo...
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  • 11/02/26

    Subject: Have your say: Identifying priorities for our new Headteacher

    Dear Parents and Carers,   As you will be aware from the announcement at the start of the term, Mr Seargent will be retiring from education at the end of the Summer term.   Consequently, the Board of Governors has now formalised the recruitment process to appoint a new Headteacher to l...
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  • 06/02/26

    Parent Catering Survey (School Dinners)

    We are reaching out to share the link to the Parent Catering Survey, and we would be grateful if you could pass it on to your parent community.   The survey is designed to gather valuable feedback on our catering offer, and the insights will help us shape the next menu cycle and continue...
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  • 05/02/26

    Derby Music Centre

    Derby Music Centre runs classes for young children on Saturday mornings, 9.15-10am. Families are invited to bring children aged 3-6 to enjoy these fun activity based music sessions with an experienced music leader, and the first term is FREE�� More information  https://www.de...
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  • 28/01/26

    Important Staffing updates

    Dear Parents, Carers, and Members of the Ashgate Primary School Community   I am writing to inform you of some teaching staff updates and leadership changes for the coming months.   Mr Seargent (Co-Headteacher): Retirement At the end of last term, I informed the Governing Body and the...
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  • 15/01/26

    Farewell to Mrs Donald

    Wishing a Fond Farewell to Mrs. Donald (Miss Archard) after 13 years!   It is with a mixture of sadness and gratitude that we announce that tomorrow will be the final working day for the wonderful, Mrs. Donald, as she leaves Ashgate Primary School to embark on an exciting new career away...
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  • 08/01/26

    Emergency washing machine access to support the community.

    Emergency Access to Washing Machine Facilities   We are pleased to announce a new initiative at the school to support our families with emergency washing machine access.   Thanks to the generosity of Smol, who donated a washing machine and limited detergent, and Richard, a...
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  • 07/01/26

    Adverse Weather Actions

    ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITION ACTIONS   Speculation is that, over the next few days, adverse weather conditions are possible.  Forecasts vary in terms of the extent this may impact in the East Midlands.  Whilst I do not anticipate the weather to be bad enough to cause a closure, it is a...
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  • 18/12/25

    Sports Clubs update for Spring Term

    Dear Parents and Carers,   I am writing to share some important information regarding our after-school sports provision.   As many of you are aware, school budgets across the country are becoming increasingly squeezed. At Ashgate, we have always taken great pride in being able to offer...
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  • 05/12/25

    HAF Reminder

    Bookings for winter Holiday Activities & Food (HAF) clubs are now open! Check your inboxes (and junk mail!) for an email from HolidayActivities.com and follow the instructions to book. If you believe your child is eligible and you haven’t received an email, please check with the school.
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  • 28/11/25

    Seasonal flu - adaptations

    Dear Parents and Guardians,   We are writing to update you regarding the current situation with seasonal flu and children's absences. We have seen an increase in the number of children off school recently, which is expected during this time of year.   Keeping Our School Safe and C...
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