Ackworth Howard Church of England - VC Junior and Infant School

07/09/2026

Good morning.

This weeks newsletter is now available on our website:https://www.ackworthhowardschool.co.uk/sites/default/files/uploads/media/files/7.9.26.pdf

This Week: School Update - Welcome Back, Attendance, Former Y6 Pupils, Values for Life, School Calendar and Key Dates 2026-27, PE Days, Recent Letters, Statutory Data Outcomes and School Improvement, Safeguarding Update, Low Ackworth Community Centre Association Dinner Dance, Summer Improvements, Dinner Debate...

04/09/2026

🌱 Exciting developments at Ackworth Howard! 🌱

What a wonderful day for our Reception children! Today, work began on the latest development of their outdoor provision, funded through a grant from the Archbishop Holgate’s Hospital Educational Foundation.

It was particularly special that the children were able to experience the awe and wonder of watching the space take shape – asking questions, seeing how it was created and even lending a helping hand! 💚

The new dome will become an increasingly beautiful and natural space as the clematis grows and climbs around the structure, creating a wonderful enclosed area for the children to explore, learn and spend time together. And it isn’t quite finished yet – an exciting new throne will be joining the development next week! 👑🌿 We can’t wait to see the space continue to evolve.

This is the latest in a number of improvements across school. Over the summer, our historic Year 2 classroom underwent a full refurbishment, several classrooms and areas were refreshed and redecorated, and a large new sandpit has been created alongside our Polytunnel to further enhance outdoor play and exploration.

We continue to invest in our environment to create inspiring spaces in which our children can learn, explore and flourish. 🌱✨

04/09/2026

What are we learning:https://www.ackworthhowardschool.co.uk/sites/default/files/uploads/media/files/what-are-we-learning-this-half-term.-aut-1-2026.pdf

At Ackworth Howard we believe in nurturing our pupils through their personal development journey to achieve readiness to become global citizens, equipped with the tools for life long living and learning.

We aim to achieve this through interweaving core Christian values; thought-provoking and philosophical questions around local and global issues; dedicated time during class and whole school worship to develop as Global Citizens; a rich Personal, Social, Health Education (PSHE) curriculum and effective Religious Education lessons.

Each half term we focus on a core Christian value - this half term it is 'RESPECT'. This goes hand in hand with our Global Citizenship thread of 'DIVERSITY', which is further complemented by our PSHE unit 'TOO MUCH SELFIE ISN'T HEALTHY.' - Exploring the importance of others and how to love them well.

03/09/2026

🌟 Welcome back! 🌟

It has been wonderful to welcome our children and families back to Ackworth Howard today for the start of a new school year! 💚

A particularly warm welcome to all the children joining our school community for the first time, including our new Nursery and Reception children. It has been lovely to see everyone settling in so quickly, reconnecting with friends and getting to know their new teachers and learning environments.

A huge thank you to our wonderful staff for all their hard work preparing for today, and to our parents and carers for your continued support.

Here’s to another exciting year of learning, growing and flourishing together! 🌱✨

02/09/2026

17/07/2026

🎓 A special day for our wonderful Year 6! 🎓

Today began with a beautiful Leavers' Service at St. Cuthbert's Church, where we came together to celebrate the children's journey through Ackworth Howard and wish them every success for the future.

Back at school, the children enjoyed a well-deserved ice cream to celebrate their delayed SAT's results which were issued yesterday. They have worked incredibly hard, shown great determination and should all be immensely proud of their achievements.

Year 6, we are so proud of each and every one of you. We will miss you dearly and wish you every success in the exciting journey ahead! 💚🌟

Have a lovely summer everyone!!!

16/07/2026

Just one more day to go for Year 6!!! Today, they went on their final school trip with us. A big well done to them all – they truly deserved this reward!

16/07/2026

🌿 Take a tour of Project Biosphere! 🌿

As we reach the end of another fantastic school year, some of our pupils are taking you on a tour of Project Biosphere, our school's polytunnel, looking its very best in the height of summer.

Along the way they share some of their favourite plants, explain why they love them, and show how they've helped to care for this unique learning space throughout the year.

We hope you enjoy seeing one of the many special places at Ackworth Howard that our children are so proud to be part of. 🌱

15/07/2026

🌟 What a fantastic way to celebrate the end of primary school! 🌟

We are incredibly proud of our amazing Year 6 pupils, who gave a brilliant performance of Grossbusters! From the hilarious script to the energetic acting, singing and dancing, the children entertained everyone from start to finish. Their confidence, enthusiasm and sense of fun shone through in every scene.

A huge thank you to all the families who supported the production with the fantastic costumes, and to everyone who came along to watch. Year 6, you were absolutely brilliant – well done! 👏🎭⭐

15/07/2026

🎉 Bounce-tastic Behaviour Reward! 🎉

There were lots of smiles, laughter and excitement across school as the children enjoyed their bouncy castle reward today!

The reward was earned through their collective efforts in consistently demonstrating our behaviour routines: Wonderful Walking, Delightful Dialogue, Terrific Transitions and Courageous Conduct. We are incredibly proud of the way the children have embraced these expectations and worked together to achieve this special reward.

Well done, everyone—you certainly deserved it! 💚🏰