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Welcome toAstley Primary School
I am extremely proud and privileged to be the Headteacher of Astley Primary School, part of Synergy Multi Academy Trust. We are a school passionate about providing every child with the opportunities, skills and experiences to become a lifelong learner.
The 'Astley Curriculum Experience' (ACE) is at the heart of what we do; we are all ACE learners. We aim to develop happy, confident and kind individuals who are ready to contribute to and engage with life after Astley.
Our school is a fun, challenging, inspiring, positive and ACE place to be, so please do enjoy exploring our website and what Astley has to offer.
Follow us on Instagram @astleyprimary and feel free to come and visit us in action, I am sure you will love Astley as much as we do.
Jen Goakes - Headteacher
Latest News
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Welcome Back! A really warm welcome back to our existing families and a special
first-time welcome to our brand-new Bears. We are delighted that you are all part of our ACE community, and we hope
you are as excited about the year ahead as we are.
Thank you for choosing to be part of Team Astley. It is a privilege to play a role in your children's journey, and we look
forward to continuing to make Astley a very special place to learn, grow and thrive.
I am passionate about providing consistency, fun, a safe environment and a wide range of opportunities for all pupils.
Equally important is ensuring that parents and carers receive clear communication, feel well informed and know that
we are always here to support you.
The school has been buzzing with excitement as we prepare for the new year. Our staff team has been busy planning
engaging learning experiences, enriching opportunities and memorable moments for every child. We have high
expectations for all our pupils and are committed to helping every child achieve their very best while enjoying their time
at school.
Thank you for your support in ensuring children return to school looking smart and ready to learn. School uniform helps
children develop a sense of belonging and pride in our community. Please remember that all items of clothing should
be clearly named and jewellery should be kept to a minimum, with only small stud earrings permitted. Equally smart PE
kits should be worn to school on the designated days shared by class teachers. If you need any support with uniform,
please do not hesitate to contact the school office.
We love welcoming families into school and sharing the wonderful things that our children are achieving. Throughout
the year there will be opportunities to attend assemblies, celebration events, performances and weekly open mornings.
Our first open morning takes place today and provides a fantastic opportunity to visit classrooms, meet staff and see
learning in action. We hope many of you will be able to join us every Friday morning. The first Celebration Assembly will
be next Friday 11th September at 9:05am.
Don't forget to follow our school Instagram account to keep up to date with life at Astley. We regularly share
photographs, celebrations, reminders and highlights from across the school, giving you a glimpse into the exciting
experiences our children enjoy every day @astleyprimary
Strong relationships between home and school are at the heart of everything we do. If you have a question, concern or
simply need some clarification, please get in touch. Class teachers are usually the best first point of contact, but
members of the leadership and office team are always happy to help if needed. We would much rather hear from you
early so that we can work together to support your child. Communication and partnership are key to a successful school
experience, and we value your feedback and involvement throughout the year.
Please take a look at the dates overleaf for key events and reminders for the autumn term. We will continue to share
updates through newsletters, Arbor and Instagram to ensure you have all the information you need.
Thank you for your continued support. Together, we can make this another fantastic year of learning, achievement and
opportunity for every child at Astley. Here's to an ACE year ahead!
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What a week! We have been enjoying a jam-packed summer calendar in true Astley
style. Last Friday, we celebrated the end of another wonderful year with our Summer Fair. Our amazing Friends of
Astley raised just over £400 – a fantastic achievement! Thank you to everyone who gave up their time and energy to
help organise, support and attend the event. We are also incredibly grateful to the Friends for providing each class
with £25 towards an end-of-year celebration, helping our children create special memories together.
I am so proud of our Turtles, Dolphins, Penguins and Sharks, who gave superb performances in this year's Summer
Show, Pirates vs Mermaids. The hard work, enthusiasm and talent on display were truly impressive, and the children
should be incredibly proud of themselves.
A huge thank you goes to Miss Wreford for leading the production, Mr Sayer for his technical expertise, and Miss Jarvis
for managing the lighting, and Mrs Alford and Mrs Borley for designing and painting the wonderful scenery and props. As
always, thank you to our entire staff team for choreographing dances, supporting rehearsals and ensuring everything
ran smoothly. Finally, thank you to all of our families for your unwavering support, helping with costumes and practising
lines and songs at home.
Today, we say goodbye to Miss Hester, who has been a valued member of Team Dolphins this year. We thank her for all
she has contributed to Astley and wish her every success in the next chapter of her career.
We also bid farewell to Miss Harrold after an incredible 17 years of dedication, passion and commitment to Astley. She
has played a significant role in our school's journey and has touched the lives of many children and families over the
years. She will be missed, and we thank her for everything she has done. We wish her happiness and success in her new
adventures and with the new addition to her family.
More exciting news – Miss Peacock will be going on adoption leave over the summer and will be welcoming a new little
boy into her home. We wish Miss Peacock all the best and look forward to seeing her back next year.
Today marks the end of the Astley journey for our Sharks Class of 2026. It has been a privilege to watch them grow, learn
and develop over the past seven years, and we are immensely proud of the young people they have become. Our Year 6
leavers thoroughly enjoyed their Sharkitude Festival, and we celebrated the end of their time with us with a special
camp-out on the school field. Thank you to all the staff and volunteers who helped make Sharkitude 2026 such a
memorable and special occasion.
As school will be closed over the summer break, some of your usual routes to support may not be available. If you need
advice or assistance, Just One Norfolk is an excellent source of support. Their website and helpline can be accessed on
0300 300 0123. If you have an urgent safeguarding concern and believe a child may be at risk, please contact the
Children's Advice and Duty Service (CADS) on 0344 800 8020.
As we reach the end of the 2025–2026 academic year, I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to the entire Astley
community. Your support, encouragement and enthusiasm help make Astley such a special place for every child and
family.
Have a wonderful summer break. We look forward to welcoming everyone back and beginning our next chapter together
on Thursday 3rd September.
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It has been a fantastic ACE Year Ahead week! Our pupils have spent lots of time getting to
know their new class teams, and we would like to thank all the parents and carers who joined
us on Wednesday morning. Open Morning will take place in the usual classes today and
again next Friday for the final time this school year.
We are excited to enjoy our final Rocksteady performances today and celebrate the hard
work and dedication of our bands. We also hope you can join us for the Summer Fair after
school, where our wonderful Friends of Astley will be running a range of stalls and games.
As we look ahead to the final week of term, please check the summer show dates.
Performances for families will take place on Monday afternoon and Tuesday morning as
overleaf. No tickets are required; however, we kindly ask that attendance is limited to three
guests per pupil where possible, and that noise is kept to a minimum during the
performances. Thank you for your support.
Children will begin bringing exercise books and work home next week. You may wish to send
them to school with a strong carrier bag to help transport these items safely.
Thank you to our Friends who have donated money for our class parties next week to
celebrate an ACE year. Your class teacher will be in contact with details about this. A
reminder that school will close at 1:15pm on the last day of term, Friday 17th July. Enjoy the
weekend.
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It has been a super week and we have loved welcoming so many families in for our Forest School Sessions. A big
well done to our Bears, Lions and Sharks who have had a fantastic time getting immersed in our outdoors this
term, picking up so many useful skills along the way. Turtles and Dolphins had a brilliant day out at Bewilderwood
yesterday – thank you to all the families who helped make the trip possible. Today our Lions and Tigers are off
to Cromer – we hope they have a fantastic day.
A massive thank you to families and our Friends for raising a super £186.86 at our recent Book Fair – this is a
significant amount we now have to spend on books for the school.
Today we have our final Celebration Assembly of the year. A big well done to all of our certificate winners, hot
chocolate recipients, attendance superstars, and much more across the year! I would like to also take this
opportunity to thank the families who support and attend our assemblies. It really is a lovely way to round off
our week, and the children are very lucky to have so much family support and celebration – thank you.
Next week is ACE Year Ahead week, where from Monday – Thursday morning children move up to their new
classes for September. As per the letter sent out, children will go to new classes each morning on those days.
Reminder – on Wednesday 8th July from 8:30am – 9:15am parents are welcome to pop into new classes for an
additional open morning and meet the teacher opportunity.
We are looking forward to our final Rocksteady performance which will take place next Friday 10th at 9:30am in
the hall, all are welcome. Please see overleaf dates for end of year arrangements, including the summer shows,
and as always – let us know if you have any questions. Have a good weekend.