Ashfold School

🎬 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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What an amazing year it has been at Ashfold, with the children creating so many great memories. This week's bumper packed final edition of The Hoot highlights our school's special community and the incredible experiences we've shared together!

Read more: https://www.ashfoldschool.co.uk/3230/the-hoot-newsletter >>

🗳️ On General Election Day, Ashfold held its very own Mock Election! Form 6 students were randomly selected to represent the 7 parties standing in the Mid-Buckinghamshire constituency:

- Climate Party
- Conservative and Unionist Party
- Green Party
- Labour Party
- Liberal Democrats
- Reform UK
- Social Democratic Party

Form 6 prepared speeches, answered questions, and campaigned passionately for their party policies, showcasing their public speaking and persuasive skills. Their task was to represent their party's policies and pledges to the best of their ability, regardless of personal beliefs.

A total of 186 votes were cast anonymously by the children in Forms 1-5 and the teachers. Mr. MacIntosh, our Returning Officer, announced the Liberal Democrats as the winning party, with Harry T securing the seat of Ashfold by receiving 73 votes. Well done to all our candidates for their hard work and dedication! 🌟

🎉 Congratulations, Eva! 🎉

We are incredibly proud to announce that our very own Eva competed at the IAPS National Athletics Championships today with outstanding results!

- 🏃‍♀️ 200m Finals: Eva finished an impressive 2nd place, showcasing her speed and determination.
- 🏅 Long Jump: She also secured a strong 8th place, demonstrating her versatility and athletic skills.

Eva, your hard work and dedication have truly paid off, and you have represented Ashfold with excellence. We look forward to following your future athletics career when you move up to senior school next year!

Another win for the Gryphons today at the Middles and Colts Swimming Gala! 🏊‍♂️

🌞 Don't miss all our Form 6 Dragons Den Teams' products on sale tomorrow in aid of Action Duchenne 🌞

😎 Here's the much anticipated Team Frisbee's 🥏 sunglasses! One size fits all and available in four colours! Looking cool boys!!

🌟 MAD Day at Ashfold: Make A Difference Day! 🌟

Today, we celebrated "Make A Difference" (nicknamed MAD) Day! Our entire school community, from PP2 to Form 6, came together for a day full of wonderful activities:

- Team Building Activities ⚽
- Yoga 🧘‍♀️
- Bushcraft 🏕️
- Nature Sketching around the lake 🌿
- Arts and Crafts ✂️
- Friendship 🤝
- Reading 📚 (older children reading to the younger ones)
- Smoothie Making 🍓

The overall theme was togetherness, enjoying our beautiful grounds, and spending quality time with one another - at a slightly slower pace. The highlight for many was the incredible friendship, camaraderie, and support shared across the groups, especially seeing our oldest children supporting the younger ones.

It has truly been a wonderful day that has 'made a difference' to everyone, strengthening our sense of belonging within our special school community!

The much-anticipated Prep School Sports Day took place on Friday, with excitement radiating from children, staff, and parents alike. Throughout the afternoon, our young athletes showed superb athleticism, sportsmanship, and team spirit across the variety of events.

The house competition was fierce, but ultimately, the Dragons emerged victorious, winning the overall trophy for their outstanding performances.

A huge well done to everyone!

View lots more photos on our school website gallery tomorrow: https://www.ashfoldschool.co.uk/244/school-gallery/cat/118/prep-sports-day-2024

Our Form 6 Dragons' Den team 'Beach Bliss' are selling sunglasses for £4.00 and folding frisbees for £3.00...you too can look this cool!!! What colour will you choose??
All in aid of our school charity!!

Our next Form 6 Dragons' Den team 'Toucan Totes' have these gorgeous bags available to buy for £10.00 each. Hurry before they sell out as these bags are absolutely perfect for your summer holidays!

Our Form 6 Dragon's Den team 'Soleil' are selling Ashfold bucket hats for £7.00 and caps for £7.50, essential for this summer! Hurry before they run out...all in aid of charity!

Well done to our Juniors today in their Swimming Gala. A win for the Gryphons!🏊‍♂️🥽

Last night, the school hall was transformed into the magical land of Oz as Forms 4 and 5 presented their enchanting production of "The Wizard of Oz." The performance, met with huge admiration from the audience, showcased the remarkable talents of our young actors and the dedication of Mrs Britnell, Miss Leon, and the support staff.

View lots more photos on our school website gallery: https://www.ashfoldschool.co.uk/244/school-gallery/cat/117/the-wizard-of-oz-2024>>

The characters were brought to life with incredible enthusiasm. Dorothy, portrayed by three talented actresses, captivated us with their charming performances and beautiful singing voices, especially in their rendition of "Toto." The Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Cowardly Lion delivered heart-warming performances, blending physical comedy with poignant moments, each adding their unique flair to these beloved roles.

Among the many memorable moments was the Wicked Witch's convincing menace and her powerful delivery of "Wicked." The performance concluded on a high note with the whole cast coming together to sing the wonderful "There's No Place Like Home."

"The Wizard of Oz" was truly a triumph for Forms 4 and 5, not only entertaining but also inspiring, reminding us all of the power of friendship, courage, and home. Congratulations to everyone involved in making this performance a magical success!

View lots more photos on our school website gallery: https://www.ashfoldschool.co.uk/244/school-gallery/cat/117/the-wizard-of-oz-2024>>

Form 6 enthusiastically presented their IPQ projects to parents and Form 4 pupils. Everyone was captivated by the diverse range of stands and enjoyed listening to Form 6 explain their projects in detail.

This year's projects covered an impressive range of subjects, from fashion to Frank Lloyd Wright and bread to propaganda. Alex's display on the British Army drew significant interest, as did Kamila's intriguing psychology tests.

India's stand attracted visitors with a display that included a humongous skirt worn by female cricketers, while Ben's project challenged preconceptions about gender-based toys and sporting equipment, providing thought-provoking insights for Form 4 pupils.

The evening was a huge success, showcasing the hard work and creativity of Form 6! 🌟👏

🔬 Today, our Form 3 students had an exciting hands-on science lesson!

Given access to matches and candles in the lab (under careful supervision, of course!), they explored the fascinating world of combustion and chemical reactions. Working in pairs, they timed how long it took for candle flames to be extinguished inside jars of different sizes, recording their data with precision. 🕯️📊

The budding scientists then transformed their findings into detailed line graphs. What a fantastic way to learn about reactions and the scientific method!
Great job, Form 3! 🌟👏

🌟 Another action-packed edition of our Hoot newsletter is out today! 🌟

Don't miss out on highlights from:
- Pre-Prep Sports Day 🏅
- Form 3 and Form 1 trips 🚌
- Form 6's Dragons Den Challenge 🐉
- A spotlight on our new Forest School meadow 🌳..and so much more!

📬✨ Check it out now! www.ashfoldschool.co.uk/3230/the-hoot-newsletter

We are looking forward to welcoming parents to our Senior Schools Fair this afternoon from 3.30pm - 6pm. All welcome!!

🌍 We are proud to announce that Ashfold has been awarded "Planet Hero" school status in recognition of our efforts in eco matters! 🌿

This achievement reflects our commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship. Well done to our Eco Committee and everyone involved in making this possible! 🌱

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🌟 Don't miss this week's bumper-packed Hoot News! 🌟

Catch all the excitement from:
🏅 Form 5's Trip to the Olympic Park
🏃‍♂️ IAPS National Athletics Championships Qualifiers
💉 Inspiring Plastic Surgery Q Club Talk
⚖️ Form 4's Festival for Justice
🔬 Visit from Action Duchenne Scientists
🎭 Form 1 & 2 Showcases
🐝 PP4 Apiarists and Bee Mud Bricks
And much more...

Read this week's Hoot News here: https://www.ashfoldschool.co.uk/3230/the-hoot-newsletter

🌟 Form 6 Adventures - Day 4 🌟

Today was hiking day for Form 6! Unfortunately, we couldn't make it up Pen Y Fan due to strong winds, heavy rain, and poor visibility. Despite the weather, the children showed great spirit and resilience. Final day tomorrow!

🌟 Form 6 Adventures Continue - Day 3! 🌟

Today, our intrepid young explorers took on making their own breakfast like pros 🍳 (they even washed up afterwards - who knew!?).

After fueling up, it was off to the canyons! 🏞️ With hearts pounding, they leaped off cliffs into the chilly waters below, showing great bravery !

But that wasn’t enough for our Form 6! In the afternoon they conquered rock climbing skills and mastered abseiling like seasoned adventurers. 🧗‍♂️🧗‍♀️

More epic tales from our Form 6 legends tomorrow!