<![CDATA[The Astley Cooper School News Feed - Latest News]]> https://www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk%2Fnews%2F%3Fpid%3D26%26amp%3Bnid%3D3 Juniper Education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.5 (junipereducation.org) Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:26:16 GMT Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:26:16 GMT <![CDATA[ 2026 Dance Show ]]> https://www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk/news/?pid=26&nid=3&storyid=291 Tuesday 21 April @7pm

]]> Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:26:16 GMT https://www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk/news/?pid=26&nid=3&storyid=291 <![CDATA[ Dacorum Families SEND Information Fayre ]]> https://www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk/news/?pid=26&nid=3&storyid=290 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:06:20 GMT https://www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk/news/?pid=26&nid=3&storyid=290 <![CDATA[ Feeling overwhelmed by your child's behaviour ]]> https://www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk/news/?pid=26&nid=3&storyid=289 You are not alone – Free 8-week support group for parent/carers.

]]> Wed, 7 Jan 2026 15:47:08 GMT https://www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk/news/?pid=26&nid=3&storyid=289 <![CDATA[ Student Raffle Donations ]]> https://www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk/news/?pid=26&nid=3&storyid=288 Wed, 3 Dec 2025 13:46:20 GMT https://www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk/news/?pid=26&nid=3&storyid=288 <![CDATA[ Spotlight on Safeguarding December Newsletter ]]> https://www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk/news/?pid=26&nid=3&storyid=287 Please read the December newsletter attached

]]> Tue, 2 Dec 2025 14:44:35 GMT https://www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk/news/?pid=26&nid=3&storyid=287 <![CDATA[ Dance Show Auditions ]]> https://www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk/news/?pid=26&nid=3&storyid=286 Wednesday 10 December 3:15 in the Dance Studio

]]> Wed, 19 Nov 2025 11:16:02 GMT https://www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk/news/?pid=26&nid=3&storyid=286 <![CDATA[ Winter Festival - An evening of Dance, Drama & Music ]]> https://www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk/news/?pid=26&nid=3&storyid=285 Tuesday 16 December @ 7:00pm

]]> Mon, 17 Nov 2025 10:07:48 GMT https://www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk/news/?pid=26&nid=3&storyid=285 <![CDATA[ The Lion King Theatre Trip – Years 7 & 8 Get Your Tickets! ]]> https://www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk/news/?pid=26&nid=3&storyid=284 Year 7 and 8 Students - Don’t miss the chance to see Disney’s The Lion King live in London’s West End on Wednesday 28th January

]]> Tue, 4 Nov 2025 15:24:39 GMT https://www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk/news/?pid=26&nid=3&storyid=284 <![CDATA[ ACS GOT TALENT ]]> https://www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk/news/?pid=26&nid=3&storyid=283 Tuesday 21 October

]]> Mon, 22 Sep 2025 15:29:40 GMT https://www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk/news/?pid=26&nid=3&storyid=283 <![CDATA[ Mary Poppins JR Auditions ]]> https://www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk/news/?pid=26&nid=3&storyid=282 Wednesday 1 October in the school hall 3:30-4:30

]]> Mon, 15 Sep 2025 15:42:02 GMT https://www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk/news/?pid=26&nid=3&storyid=282 <![CDATA[ ACDC Auditions ]]> https://www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk/news/?pid=26&nid=3&storyid=281 23 September 3:15-4:15

]]> Tue, 9 Sep 2025 15:13:52 GMT https://www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk/news/?pid=26&nid=3&storyid=281 <![CDATA[ ACS Newsletter ]]> https://www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk/news/?pid=26&nid=3&storyid=280 Please click here to see our latest newsletter ]]> Tue, 22 Jul 2025 11:13:26 GMT https://www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk/news/?pid=26&nid=3&storyid=280 <![CDATA[ SEN Summer Happy Camps - running at Longdean School ]]> https://www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk/news/?pid=26&nid=3&storyid=279 They are for ages 12-16 with SEN, who are registered to receive benefits-related free school meals.

Use link to book :  HAPpy Activity Camps

]]> Tue, 15 Jul 2025 14:42:21 GMT https://www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk/news/?pid=26&nid=3&storyid=279 <![CDATA[ Pokémon Club ]]> https://www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk/news/?pid=26&nid=3&storyid=278 All levels, from complete beginners to those with lots of experience playing and trading. The club will offer the opportunity to meet new people, trade cards and learn the game off coaches, with friendly games with others who attend. This is a not-for-profit and everyone who comes will get stacks of pokemon cards and goodies too!

]]> Mon, 30 Jun 2025 12:25:07 GMT https://www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk/news/?pid=26&nid=3&storyid=278 <![CDATA[ Alumni Event - Calling ALL Graduates of The Astley Cooper School ]]> https://www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk/news/?pid=26&nid=3&storyid=277 Please click the link - Alumni Event - to show interest in attending. ]]> Wed, 18 Jun 2025 14:14:09 GMT https://www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk/news/?pid=26&nid=3&storyid=277 <![CDATA[ GoodShepherd Summer Club ]]> https://www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk/news/?pid=26&nid=3&storyid=276 Mon, 9 Jun 2025 10:42:11 GMT https://www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk/news/?pid=26&nid=3&storyid=276 <![CDATA[ DENS Woodland Trail ]]> https://www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk/news/?pid=26&nid=3&storyid=275 Saturday 21st June, Berkhamsted Castle

A scenic community-friendly walk through nature, choose from a 5 or 10-mile walk (or run) through beautiful woodland and countryside. Whether walking as a family, with friends, or enjoying some time alone outdoors, whilst supporting a local charity.
More details at: www.dens.org.uk/trail

]]> Tue, 3 Jun 2025 12:13:33 GMT https://www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk/news/?pid=26&nid=3&storyid=275 <![CDATA[ Beezee Families offer affordable, healthy recipes that the whole family can eat ]]> https://www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk/news/?pid=26&nid=3&storyid=274 Beezee Families and their nutritionists deliver FREE healthy lifestyles programmes to hundreds of families across Hertfordshire. The FREE healthy lifestyle programmes support families to build healthy habits around food and physical activity.  You can attend in-person or online.

]]> Wed, 14 May 2025 08:42:03 GMT https://www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk/news/?pid=26&nid=3&storyid=274 <![CDATA[ Matilda Jr The Musical tickets are now available to purchase ]]> https://www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk/news/?pid=26&nid=3&storyid=273 Please log onto ParentPay to secure your tickets.

]]> Thu, 1 May 2025 13:53:21 GMT https://www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk/news/?pid=26&nid=3&storyid=273 <![CDATA[ Good Shepherd Holiday Club ]]> https://www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk/news/?pid=26&nid=3&storyid=272 Email: holiday@goodshepherdclubs.co.uk

Call: 07940 240 311

]]> Tue, 29 Apr 2025 12:28:28 GMT https://www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk/news/?pid=26&nid=3&storyid=272 <![CDATA[ Performing Arts Awards Evening ]]> https://www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk/news/?pid=26&nid=3&storyid=271 Tuesday 20 May @ 7pm

]]> Wed, 23 Apr 2025 11:24:14 GMT https://www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk/news/?pid=26&nid=3&storyid=271 <![CDATA[ Bounce Camp in Hemel Hempstead on 17 May ]]> https://www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk/news/?pid=26&nid=3&storyid=270 Camelot Ruby Club, Chaulden Lane HP1 2BS on 17 May 

]]> Wed, 23 Apr 2025 10:05:39 GMT https://www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk/news/?pid=26&nid=3&storyid=270 <![CDATA[ Need sports shoes for sport or walking shoes for DofE ]]> https://www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk/news/?pid=26&nid=3&storyid=269 ONE IMPOSSIBLE THING SPORTS SHOES NETWORK ]]> Thu, 3 Apr 2025 14:06:23 GMT https://www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk/news/?pid=26&nid=3&storyid=269 <![CDATA[ FULLY FUNDED by the ESFA (Education Skills Funding Agency) for Online School Support courses ]]> https://www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk/news/?pid=26&nid=3&storyid=268 Specifically designed courses to aid parents with their learning, as our live webinars sessions are run within school hours and within term times ONLY. This allows parents and carers to fit their learning in with school drop off and collection.  http://www.studysmartuk.online/ 

]]> Wed, 19 Mar 2025 14:12:52 GMT https://www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk/news/?pid=26&nid=3&storyid=268 <![CDATA[ Cycling and Walking in Dacorum ]]> https://www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk/news/?pid=26&nid=3&storyid=267 Take part in the consultation on Dacorum's cycling and walking infrastructure

]]> Mon, 17 Mar 2025 10:21:29 GMT https://www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk/news/?pid=26&nid=3&storyid=267 <![CDATA[ Performing Arts Trip to Disneyland Paris – November 2025 ]]> https://www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk/news/?pid=26&nid=3&storyid=266 Year 7, 8 and 9 students – get ready for an unforgettable experience! This November, join us for a Performing Arts trip to Disneyland Paris.

]]> Mon, 10 Mar 2025 09:39:08 GMT https://www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk/news/?pid=26&nid=3&storyid=266 <![CDATA[ The Astley Cooper School Presents... ]]> https://www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk/news/?pid=26&nid=3&storyid=265 Tickets will be available to purchase from Friday 28 February via ParentPay

]]> Wed, 26 Feb 2025 13:24:31 GMT https://www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk/news/?pid=26&nid=3&storyid=265 <![CDATA[ Astley Cooper Alumni ]]> https://www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk/news/?pid=26&nid=3&storyid=264 Calling all past Astley Cooper students! Help us to inspire the current and future generations. Please take 5 minutes to fill in the form.  

https://forms.gle/MGUMjswVPs3eZiMP7

]]> Mon, 3 Feb 2025 12:11:32 GMT https://www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk/news/?pid=26&nid=3&storyid=264 <![CDATA[ Whole School Behaviour Recording ]]> https://www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk/news/?pid=26&nid=3&storyid=263 Please read the attached letter explaining changes that have been made to school policy this term. 

]]> Mon, 13 Jan 2025 16:20:47 GMT https://www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk/news/?pid=26&nid=3&storyid=263 <![CDATA[ Dance Show Re-Auditions ]]> https://www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk/news/?pid=26&nid=3&storyid=262 Monday 20th January 12:25-13:05PM

]]> Mon, 13 Jan 2025 09:03:06 GMT https://www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk/news/?pid=26&nid=3&storyid=262 <![CDATA[ December ACS Newsletter ]]> https://www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk/news/?pid=26&nid=3&storyid=261 Please read our latest newsletter.

]]> Thu, 19 Dec 2024 11:30:12 GMT https://www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk/news/?pid=26&nid=3&storyid=261 <![CDATA[ End of Term Arrangements ]]> https://www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk/news/?pid=26&nid=3&storyid=260 Please read the attached letter regarding the end of term arrangements. 

]]> Mon, 16 Dec 2024 12:13:36 GMT https://www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk/news/?pid=26&nid=3&storyid=260 <![CDATA[ Save the Children Christmas Jumper Day Friday 13 December ]]> https://www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk/news/?pid=26&nid=3&storyid=259 On Friday 13 December, to raise money for the international charity Save the Children, we would like to invite our students to wear a Christmas jumper or Christmas item instead of their blazer.  Students should wear the rest of their uniform as usual. 

We ask that in return for this opportunity students donate £1.00.  This can be paid on ParentPay by Thursday 12 December. If your child does not want to participate, they will be expected to wear full school uniform on the day.

]]> Mon, 25 Nov 2024 13:34:15 GMT https://www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk/news/?pid=26&nid=3&storyid=259 <![CDATA[ ACS Dance Show Auditions ]]> https://www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk/news/?pid=26&nid=3&storyid=258 Wednesday 11 December @3:15 in the Dance Studio

]]> Thu, 21 Nov 2024 10:05:40 GMT https://www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk/news/?pid=26&nid=3&storyid=258 <![CDATA[ Performing Arts Winter Festival ]]> https://www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk/news/?pid=26&nid=3&storyid=257 Wednesday 18 December starting at 7pm in the school hall

]]> Tue, 19 Nov 2024 10:14:29 GMT https://www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk/news/?pid=26&nid=3&storyid=257 <![CDATA[ The Astley Cooper Performing Arts Department Presents Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical ]]> https://www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk/news/?pid=26&nid=3&storyid=256 Auditions Wednesday 6th November ]]> Thu, 17 Oct 2024 16:12:49 GMT https://www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk/news/?pid=26&nid=3&storyid=256 <![CDATA[ Ever thought of becoming a teacher? ]]> https://www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk/news/?pid=26&nid=3&storyid=255 Fri, 4 Oct 2024 08:38:01 GMT https://www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk/news/?pid=26&nid=3&storyid=255 <![CDATA[ LIMITLESS BOYS DANCE COMPANY ]]> https://www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk/news/?pid=26&nid=3&storyid=253 Boys dance company for all years groups

]]> Wed, 2 Oct 2024 09:33:00 GMT https://www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk/news/?pid=26&nid=3&storyid=253 <![CDATA[ ACS GOT TALENT ]]> https://www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk/news/?pid=26&nid=3&storyid=252 The Astley Cooper School Talent Show

]]> Tue, 24 Sep 2024 11:47:03 GMT https://www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk/news/?pid=26&nid=3&storyid=252 <![CDATA[ Spotlight on Safeguarding September Newsletter ]]> https://www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk/news/?pid=26&nid=3&storyid=251 Thu, 19 Sep 2024 11:47:37 GMT https://www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk/news/?pid=26&nid=3&storyid=251 <![CDATA[ ACDC AUDITIONS ]]> https://www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk/news/?pid=26&nid=3&storyid=250 Tuesday 24 September in the Dance Studio - 15:15 until 16:15 

]]> Tue, 17 Sep 2024 12:14:51 GMT https://www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk/news/?pid=26&nid=3&storyid=250 <![CDATA[ New Term Letter ]]> https://www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk/news/?pid=26&nid=3&storyid=249 Please take the time to read the letter below

]]> Fri, 6 Sep 2024 11:05:13 GMT https://www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk/news/?pid=26&nid=3&storyid=249 <![CDATA[ July Newsletter ]]> https://www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk/news/?pid=26&nid=3&storyid=248 Please read our latest newsletter

]]> Fri, 19 Jul 2024 08:48:39 GMT https://www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk/news/?pid=26&nid=3&storyid=248 <![CDATA[ Public Health Nursing 5-19 Team Newsletter ]]> https://www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk/news/?pid=26&nid=3&storyid=247 Mon, 15 Jul 2024 14:56:52 GMT https://www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk/news/?pid=26&nid=3&storyid=247 <![CDATA[ Young Leaders Happy Camp ]]> https://www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk/news/?pid=26&nid=3&storyid=246 Thu, 11 Jul 2024 13:52:55 GMT https://www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk/news/?pid=26&nid=3&storyid=246 <![CDATA[ End of Term Arrangements ]]> https://www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk/news/?pid=26&nid=3&storyid=245 Please see the end of term arrangements in the letter below.

]]> Thu, 4 Jul 2024 18:28:51 GMT https://www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk/news/?pid=26&nid=3&storyid=245 <![CDATA[ Spotlight on Safeguarding June Newsletter ]]> https://www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk/news/?pid=26&nid=3&storyid=244 Mon, 3 Jun 2024 10:34:10 GMT https://www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk/news/?pid=26&nid=3&storyid=244 <![CDATA[ HfL - Online Safety Newsletter ]]> https://www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk/news/?pid=26&nid=3&storyid=243 HfL - Online Safety Newsletter - please see attached newsletter.

]]> Fri, 24 May 2024 10:41:53 GMT https://www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk/news/?pid=26&nid=3&storyid=243 <![CDATA[ Smiles for Dacorum ]]> https://www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk/news/?pid=26&nid=3&storyid=242 Smiles for Dacorum, please see attached flyer.

]]> Fri, 24 May 2024 10:40:59 GMT https://www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk/news/?pid=26&nid=3&storyid=242 <![CDATA[ ROCU - Cyber choices and online safety events ]]> https://www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk/news/?pid=26&nid=3&storyid=241 ROCU - Cyber choices and online safety events, please see attached flyer.

]]> Fri, 24 May 2024 10:39:38 GMT https://www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk/news/?pid=26&nid=3&storyid=241