| Headteacher's Welcome |
Ashley High School delivers high quality teaching and specialist knowledge of Autism, Aspergers Syndrome and Social Communication difficulties. Ashley High School is designated as an 11-16 School for middle and high ability students with Social Communication Needs and ASC. We provide a safe and supportive environment and passionately believe in the value of an excellent education. We work tirelessly at Ashley High School to ensure that our students achieve their full potential. Ashley High School has always worked at the heart of its community. We believe in working with the community to raise the achievement aspirations of our students and families. Let me assure you that we aim to do the very best we can for your child. We are always here to listen and to help. We pride ourselves on being a listening school and are pleased to share our successes with you. Linda King B.Ed. (Hons) |
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Ashley High School Cawfield Avenue Widnes Cheshire WA8 7HG Tel: 0151 424 4892 Fax: 0151 424 5980 |
| Useful Links |
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Halton Borough Council Ofsted Report 2015 DfE School Performance Tables |
| Parent Support Group Meeting (12th June 2018) |
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The next meeting of the Parent Support Group will take place at 9:30am on Thursday, July 5th. The meeting will take place in school and will discuss the following agenda – • Welcome • Progression of the fundraising recipe book • Christmas Fayre fundraiser • Appointment of Group Treasurer • Flyers/information to be given out by Parent Support Group at Y7 Parent Meeting (date TBC) • Suggestions for monies raised • AOB |
| The Countryside Code (7th June 2018) |
 Do you know the code? - Keep dogs under close control. - Protect plants and animals; and take your litter home. - Leave gates and property as you find them. - Be safe- plan ahead and follow any sign. - Consider other people. |
| Summer Reading Challenge (23rd May 2018) |
 To make sure the events run smoothly volunteers are needed to help with the activities. If you are aged between 12 and 18 and you think you would like to get involved please see Miss Gregory or Mrs Hughes for more information. |
| Pupils are Ace at Race at your Pace! (9th May 2018) |
 Pupils can enter a 5, 10 or 20 mile challenge which can be completed over multiple sessions on our gym’s running machine at break, lunch and after school. We are very proud to announce that Joshua Ryan, Joseph Hesketh, Michael Hesketh and Lewis Kelly have all completed this challenge and are now the proud recipients of brilliant medals and certificates. Well done to everyone. Any pupils interested in taking part in the next challenge, please see Miss Edge for details. |
| National Award for Our ‘Inspirational School.’ (3rd May 2018) |
 In a glittering ceremony held in Harrogate, our school triumphed over shortlisted schools from Wilmslow High School and Gainsborough School from an initial entry list of 17 schools across the country which represents a fantastic achievement for all of us. Autism Professionals Awards seek to acknowledge the outstanding contributions and achievements of individuals, teams and organisations who have demonstrated excellence, dedication and commitment to improving the lives of autistic people which reflects perfectly the ethos of Ashley High School. Mrs King was naturally thrilled to receive the award: ‘Ashley High School is all about partnership: our pupils, our families, our staff, our governors and our local authority all working together to ensure that the young people in our care achieve the very best outcomes; enabling them to lead happy, fulfilling and successful lives in the future. I couldn’t be happier or more proud, she said’ |
| Y12 Begin their Fundraising Campaign (25th April 2018) |
 Y12's next event will be a Bingo Afternoon & Cake Sale for all Ashley High School families that will be held in school on Wed 16th May from 2.00pm - 3.15pm. Any cakes and donations greatly appreciated. |
| Congratulations! (28th March 2018) |
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| Schools' Autism Awareness Week (27th March 2018) |
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| ICT Mark Award (26th March 2018) |
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| ChAPS Art Exhibition (23rd March 2018) |
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Thursday 22nd March 4.30 - 7.00pm Friday 23rd March 1 - 6pm Saturday 24th March 10.30am - 2pm Northwich Business Centre, Meadow Street, Northwich, CW9 5BF(Steps at end of main car park). During business hours please park at Memorial Court Leisure Centre. www.cheshireautism.org.uk 0344 850 8607 |
| Parent Support Group Meeting (21st March 2018) |
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The next meeting of the Parent Support Group will take place at 10:00am on Thursday, March 29th. The meeting will take place in school and will discuss the following agenda – • Welcome • Feedback from last meeting • Angela Ivins (ICT Teacher) to discuss plans for school website • MJ – Cashless payment systems • Ideas for fundraising activities to buy goals for school yard • Gordon Gorst (Food Tech/Catering Teacher) to discuss fundraising idea around creating a recipe book • Lisa Oakley & Joanne Thomas (Parents) to introduce/discuss new ‘Friends of Ashley high’ Facebook page • AOB |
| Disabled Children's Service Coffee Morning (14th March 2018) |
 9.30-10.00 (coffee on arrival) 10.00-12.00 (start) At Halton Lodge Children's Centre, Runcorn We are holding a Parent/Carer participation coffee morning. This is an opportunity to meet staff from Disabled Children’s Service to share your views and ideas in a relaxed and informal setting. For more information and to book a place please ring 0151 420 7767. |
| Friends of Ashley High Facebook Page (13th March 2018) |
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| Shakespeare Week (12-18 March) (12th March 2018) |
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| Reading at Home (9th March 2018) |
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| Medication (9th March 2018) |
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If your child requires medication to be taken in school hours it must be brought in with its original packaging, pharmacy label and information leaflet and handed in to the school office. This also applies to medicine bought over the counter e.g. Paracetamol, Hay Fever tablets or liquid. The relevant forms for staff to administer medication MUST be filled in. If you feel your child is able to take the medication themselves, again, the relevant forms must be filled in. Staff will supply you with this. This is a requirement in all schools. An Individual Healthcare Plan will be completed if the medication is taken on a permanent basis, whether at school or at home and sent home for you to check and sign. Without this, students will not be allowed out on school visits or trips out. |
| Waste Week 5-9th March 2018 (1st March 2018) |
 Information cards will be placed around the school and students are being encouraged to read and record the information. They will be a prize for the student who finds the most facts! Did you know?:- -3 million slices of cheese are thrown away each year. -Families in the UK throw away about £700 of food a year -We throw away 1.4 million bananas a DAY in the UK -There will be more plastic, by weight, than fish, in the sea by 2050 |
| Recycling in Halton (1st March 2018) |
 We only have 1 Planet, please look after it! |
| World Book Day (28th February 2018) |
 Please see Miss Gregory or Mrs Collacott for your book token. |
| Year 7 learning CPR (23rd February 2018) |
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