Each week in our whole school assembly we celebrate children's attendance by the winning class for that week receiving Paddington Bear to sit pride of place in their classroom. The class  with the highest attendance figure is rewarded with a class prize. 

The winning class for the last week was: 

Week of 2nd March: China Class with 98.75% attendance

Whole school attendance : 96.1%

Week of 23rd February : China class with 100% attendance

Whole school attendance : 95.1%

Our whole school target attendance for this academic year across all classes is 97%.

On Friday 27th March Star Club will be closing at an earlier time of 5:00pm. Any children booked into star club on this day please can you ensure they are collected from Star club by 5:00pm.

Please note you will also be charged a late fee of £5 per child, per 15 minutes if you do not collect your child on time. If this is repeated, there will be a significant fine on top of these charges. 

Please be advised that we are no longer using Studybugs to manage pupil absences. If you log an absence through the app, the school will not be notified, and your child may be marked as unauthorised.

To ensure your child's absence is recorded correctly, please use one of the following methods:

• Absence Line: Call the school and leave a voicemail. Please clearly state your child’s full name, class, and the reason for their absence.

• Email: Contact the school office directly at ardley.hill@ardleyhill.org.uk.

• In Person: Visit the school office to speak with a member of our staff.

Year 6 will be completing their final round of mock SATs next week (Monday- Thursday). These mocks will run just like the actual assessments to help prepare pupils for mock week in May. Children will continue to come in at 8:30am where they will be supported with revision tasks. 

The children have been working very hard over the last term and we are excited to see their progress. 

If you have any questions about the mock assessments, please contact your child's class teacher. 

Thank you for your continued support. 

Kind regards,

The Year 6 team

We are delighted to annouce that Preschool parents are invited to talk to teachers regarding their child's progress at a learning review. 

Learning reviews will take place on Monday 9th March. 

These appointments will be pre bookable via MCAS and timeslots will be on a first come, first served basis. 

We are looking forward to celebrating your children with you. 

Mary Foster

Assisstant Headteacher. 

Year 4 are very excited to be visiting the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter on Tuesday 17th March 2026. This promises to be a fantastic experience for the children and a wonderful opportunity to explore the magic behind the Harry Potter films.

We will be leaving school at 9:00am and will return before the end of the school day.

Please read the following reminders carefully:

1. Packed Lunch – Please provide your child with a packed lunch in throw-away containers.

2. Water Bottle – Please send your child with a water bottle that can be thrown away.

3. Clothing – Children should wear school uniform comfortable shoes, as there will be a lot of walking during the visit.

4. Arrival Time – Please arrive at 8:35am and send your child through the gates where they will go straight to their classroom.

5. Punctuality – It is very important that children arrive on time, as the coach will leave promptly at 9:00am and we will unfortunately not be able to wait for late arrivals.

We are really looking forward to this exciting trip and would like to thank you for your continued support as we get closer to the visit.

Kind regards,
The Year 4 Team

On Friday 13th February Friends of Ardley Hill are inviting all children to come into school in mufti clothing for a donation of chocolate. 

The chocolate donated will be used towards a chocolate tombola at the science fair. 

More information will follow next week, please keep an eye on your emails as it will be sent through the MCAS app. 

We’re pleased to share that our school is taking part in the Young Mathematical Story Authors (YMSA) Competition this year. This international competition encourages children to combine maths and creativity by writing a short mathematical story picture book.

Children can take inspiration from well-known stories such as Goldilocks and the Three Bears, which explores size and comparison, and create their own imaginative maths-based tales.

Thanks to the support of Oxford University Press, HarperCollins and Charlesbridge, the winner in each age category (4–7, 8–11 and 12–16 years) will receive a £100 cash prize.

Full details and entry information have been uploaded to your child’s Google Classroom.

All entries should be returned to class teachers by Friday 13th March.

We hope many children feel inspired to take part and enjoy this exciting opportunity.

 This year, every class will be creating a collaborative Art and Design Technology project to showcase at our School Art Exhibition on 3 July. The finished pieces will be auctioned in a silent auction to help raise funds for much-needed art supplies across the year groups.

To help bring these projects to life, we are looking for second-hand, good condition donations of the following items:

 Wooden stools (short or tall)

 Large mirror (with wooden frame)
Small wooden tables (side or small coffee tables)
Children’s wooden tables with or without chairs
Large planter pots
Wooden chess sets
Wooden garden chairs or benches
Art easels (any size)

to the left are some picture examples: 

If you have any of these items you would be happy to donate, please contact the school office.

Thank you for supporting our young artists and designers! 

It’s time to get creative and a little bit silly! We are excited to announce that we will be celebrating Comic Relief (Red Nose Day) on Friday 20th March.

This year’s theme is all about the power of laughter. The official slogan is "Take Yourself Funny for Money," encouraging us all to have a laugh at our own expense to raise vital funds for those facing poverty and injustice.

What’s New This Year?

Comic Relief has shaken things up for 2026!

• The "Design-Yer" Nose: For the first time ever, the official Red Noses are customisable! They have a paper-like finish so students can draw, stick, and craft their own unique look.

• Disney Collaboration: You may have seen the wonderful new range featuring Winnie the Pooh and friends. Whether it's a Pooh Bear T-shirt or an Eeyore-inspired accessory, the Hundred Acre Wood crew are out in force to support the cause!

👕 MUFTI DAY: FRIDAY 20TH MARCH

To celebrate, we are holding a school-wide Mufti Day. We are asking students to "Take Yourself Funny for Money" by wearing:

• Anything RED or Comic Relief themed.

• Winnie the Pooh or Disney-inspired clothing.

• Their custom-designed Red Noses!

• Anything that makes them look "funny for money"—the dafter, the better!

We are asking for a voluntary donation of £1.00 to support Comic Relief’s mission to provide essentials like food, shelter, and safety to those who need it most. Donations can be made via the link below:

AHA-Red nose day just giving page 

⚽ LOCAL HERO: FROM THE KENILWORTH ROAD TO THE CLASSROOM

We are thrilled to share some extra inspiration this year. A local teacher—well known for his professional football career playing for Luton Town and now working right here in Milton Keynes—is an official Comic Relief Ambassador!

We’ll be sharing his journey with the students,to show that whether you're on the pitch or in the classroom, we can all pull together for a great cause. His story is a brilliant reminder of how community spirit and a bit of hard work can change the world.

We would love to invite you into school on Thursday, 16th April, from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm for an opportunity to look through your child’s books.

This is a wonderful chance to see firsthand the incredible progress your children have made and the "amazing" work they’ve been producing in class throughout the last term. They have been working so hard, and we know they can’t wait to share their achievements with you!

Key Details:

• Time: 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

• Access: The Green Gate will open at 5:00 pm and will be closed promptly at 6:00 pm.

We look forward to seeing you there and celebrating our students' success together.

March events at Dunstable Library 

Weekly Bulletin for Families around Dunstable and Houghton Regis