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Principal's Update - 31st January 2025

Parent Bulletin - 31st January 2025


This week we have had a number of enriching opportunities for our pupils. Our pre-school and reception pupils were treated to a visit from Jungle Jo, providing them with hands-on experience with animal handling. And for our KS4 pupils today, we held a Health Fair where students were able to speak with professionals around their own health, closely linking with themes covered in our PSHE curriculum.


In addition to this, we launched our Duke of Edinburgh’s Award with Year 9 pupils this week. We have already filled our 48 available places and have a small waiting list. It is wonderful see so many pupils and families value this award. While launching, we have had some queries from Year 10 pupils to ask why they can’t take part in the award. As this is our first year facilitating the award, we are limited in the number of places we can offer. Due to the timeline for this year (January launch rather than September launch), we anticipate that the expedition will take place at the start of next academic year. This would impact our current Year 10’s (who will then be in Year 11) preparations for their GCSE exams.


I have been invited to be one of three guest speakers at Christchurch Clarendon Park on Tuesday 25th February, 7pm – 9pm. I am humbled to be joined by Mezmin Malida and Camille London-Myo. The theme for the evening is #AccelerateAction and is organised by the St Phillips Centre and the Methodist Church. Please see the attached information flyer for further details and booking information. IWD FLYER 2025

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PTFA Raffle

We are coming to the close of our big PTFA raffle (to be drawn on 14th February) and I want to thank all staff, children and parents for their support with this. Proceeds of the raffle will be going to school projects, such as the Forest School and funding for a new/additional mini bus.


As well as the £1000, £500 and £250 cash prizes, we have also secured 10 x £50 Amazon vouchers. These vouchers have kindly been donated by a number of our community lettings partners:


  • Reshma’s Academy (Science Tuition) x3

  • Phoenix Martial Arts x2

  • 4Eva Fitness (Bollywood Fitness & Circuit Training)

  • Siddhi Reiki & Yoga by Heena Dave

  • Ajay Pitrola – Badminton & Pickleball

  • Karan Maths Tuition

  • AMC IT


We are grateful to all of our sponsors, most of the above run tuition or various Sports/Dance/Yoga/Martial Arts classes at the school. For more information on these please email community.afl@avanti.org.uk.


All staff will do a final push to have any last ticket books issued early next week, and final money and ticket stubs collected by Tuesday 11th February. This will allow the SLT and PTFA to check that all issued books have been returned prior to the raffle being drawn on Friday 14th February.


PTFA EGM Election Notice letter

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You are invited to the EGM rescheduled election, which is to be held at the school on: Friday 28th February 2025 at 6.30pm till 7.00pm.


Please see link below for PTFA EGM election notice letter for further information.


Please see Avanti way principles and values here and register your attendance to the EGM by emailing to avantifieldsptfa@gmail.com





Calendar Updates


Secondary Calendar


  • Tuesday 4th February: DMU Inspire CSI Trip (selected students)

  • Tuesday 4th February : Y8 Parents Consultation Evening (Secondary school will finish at 12:50pm)

  • Monday 10th February: National Apprenticeship week

  • Wednesday 12th February: ACWY Teenage Vaccination Y9 onwards

  • Thursday 13th February: Y9 Option Evening ( 4:30 – 6:30pm)

  • Friday 14th February:  Y11 Art mock exam

  • Friday 14th February: INSET Day (School will be closed for students)

  • Monday 17th February – Friday 21st February: Half term break


Primary Calendar


  • Tuesday 4th February: Cinema Evening (4:00pm – 6:00pm)

  • Tuesday 11th February: Pre-school Parents Workshop

  • Wednesday 12th February: Reception/Y1 & Y2 Parents Workshop

  • Wednesday 12th February: Reception height & weight check

  • Friday 14th February: INSET Day (School will be closed for students)

  • Monday 17th February – Friday 21st February: Half term break



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Reading at home


Encourage a love of reading at home! Set aside time to dive into books, whether it’s together as a family or individually. Encourage children to explore different genres and share your favourite stories.  Don’t forget to keep track of your progress by completing the yellow reading log and aim to become the next Reading Champion! Remember, if you read at least 5 times a week, you will gain a stamp. Will you become your classes next Reading Champion?



 
 
 

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