Parents

Weekly Parent Bulletin - Friday 3rd October

Dear parents,

It was great to see such a strong turn out at our parent evenings this week. I hope you all found it helpful to meet with staff and discuss your child so early in the new school year. Where this is an example of us making a key change based on your feedback last year, with 2025 parent surveys coming up again in November, it will be great to capture your thoughts on this additional round of parent evenings.

On Thursday evening next week our PTA team are holding their first meeting of the year which includes their annual AGM. We are always on the hunt for any parents (or grandparents!) willing to get involved with our PTA. You can volunteer as much or as little time as you feel able to, in the knowledge this team plays such an important role in growing our community and supporting our school. It would be great to see lots of parents in attendance. The meeting starts at 7pm with the venue to be confirmed ahead of the day. #TeamAvonwood

Our annual fireworks event is rapidly approaching on Saturday 8^th November! I'd like to say a massive thank you to every pupil that entered our poster competition. Congratulations to Lily in Year 4, not only will her art work form our poster but she'll also be pressing the red button to start the display! The past two years we have sold out in advance of the event, so if you are yet to buy tickets I'd encourage you to do so soon.

Tickets available: here

Earlier this week we wrote home about the update to our catering service. Where menus are changing from half term, we have needed to clear all existing bookings (after half-term only). Any families in KS2 who pay for school dinners impacted will be refunded. It means that anyone wishing to book dinners after half term (EYFS to Year 6), needs to book these in advance of the change on 1^st Nov. Another reminder to those parents of children with dietary needs to complete this online form by Friday 10th October.

Lastly, if there has been any changes to your family circumstance that require our systems to be updated, please can we ask parents to email the office at

office@avonwoodprimaryschool.org.uk

It's vital we always have up to date contact details, including home addresses and contact phone numbers. If parents are separated, it's essential we have the home address of each parent.

With storm Amy on the way, I wish you a blustery but safe weekend!

Mr Jackson

Headteacher

Whole School Reminders

PTA Updates

Fireworks!

Thank you to everyone who has already purchased a ticket for our amazing Firework Event! All proceeds will go towards resources for our children, and I’m excited to announce that we’ve sold over 1,000 tickets so far!

To ensure the event runs smoothly, we need some help from our wonderful Avonwood families. Please consider signing up for a volunteer spot using the link below:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094CACAC29A6FCC16-58472961-fireworks

As a thank you, volunteers will have the option of a free bounce, a free drink, or priority seating at their child’s KS1 Nativity.

PTA AGM - 9/10/2025 7pm - Venue TBC

Also, just a quick reminder that our AGM is taking place next Thursday 9th October at 7 pm. The meeting will review the successes of the past year and discuss plans for the future. It's also a great opportunity to come along, chat, and meet some new Avonwood friends. If you're unable to arrive right at the start time, that’s absolutely fine! The venue will be confirmed ahead of the day.

Whole School Updates

Harvest Festival

On 14th October we are holding our Harvest Festival assemblies. The Hope For Food charity will be our special guests, as they kindly support many Avonwood families with supermarket supplies when times are tough. If you are able to spare an item to donate to this charity then please bring this to your child’s class room by Friday 10th October, but please do not feel any pressure to do so. Typical food items would include:-

Tinned meat/tuna
Tinned tomatoes and other tinned veg & fruit
Rice
Pasta
Baked beans
Pasta sauce
Sauce for rice
Ketchup
Mayonnaise
Sweet and savoury biscuits
Tea
Coffee

Online Safety Hub

You can now access the Online Safety Hub. Head to the Online Safety Hub for

lots of expert advice and guidance to help you manage your child's safety online. It

includes information on the latest hot topics when it comes to keeping your child safe,

such as how to manage your child's screen time, understanding the latest gaming

platforms, what they mean for your child’s safety and lots more. Simply follow the link to

access The Online Safety Hub:

https://avonwoodprimaryschool.onlinesafetyhub.uk/

Avonwood Alum News

We’re excited to announce that one of our Avonwood alumni Zanthie Lock has been cast as one of the Annies in the upcoming BBLOC production of Annie at the Bournemouth Pavilion!

This iconic and feel good musical tells the heartwarming story of a brave young orphan who never gives up hope.

So, if you’re looking for something to do this half term, come and see Zanthie play Annie in the following performances:

Wednesday 29th October at 7.30pm
Thursday 30th October at 7.30pm
Saturday 1st November at 2.30pm

Tickets are available through the Bournemouth Pavilion’s website https://www.bournemouthpavilion.co.uk

Weekly Year Group Updates

EYFS

There will be a phonics presentation for EYFS and Year 1 parents in the Hall on Thursday 16th October at 9am.
From today, we will now be sending home library books and home-learning for the children to practise the sounds they have been learning in phonics.

Year 1

Doodle Maths - please complete your child's Doodle Maths baseline at home. Remember to allow your child to complete this independently in order to accurately reflect their ability.
Phonics home learning - this will be sent out weekly every Friday. Please return the folder each Thursday morning; it will then be sent home again on a Friday.
Recommended Reads - these can be selected on the door in the morning or at the end of the day. Please ensure that book reviews are being completed for these borrowed recommended read books and not alternative books at home.
Library - please sent library books back to school on a Friday. Your child will then be able to swap it for a new one.
Phonics reading books and reading records to be sent to school every day. Thank you.
There will be a phonics presentation for EYFS and Year 1 parents in the Hall on Thursday 16th October at 9am.
On Monday 6th October, please can children bring a small toy or photo of the toy. This will support part of our English learning where children will be writing fact files about their toys.

Year 2

Please ensure that all jumpers and coats are named so that we can return to the rightful owner.
Please make sure your child is wearing the correct uniform on the correct day. No PE hoodies should be worn if it is not a PE day.
School shoes should be all black - no other colours are allowed.
On Wednesday 22nd October - Parents are invited to come and listen to their children read their stories at 2:45pm. If you are unable to attend then do not worry, your chid can read to another parent.
If your child attends Power Football, please can we ask that dried mud is removed from boots - our carpet was a mess once again this week. Also please can you ensure that laces are untied/unknotted.

Year 3

Please bring in the cardboard for making the photo frames by Friday 10th October.
Look out for the Stonehenge letter that will be emailed out to parents soon.

Year 4

Thank you to everyone that attended parents evenings, it was lovely to meet you all.

Year 5

We are on the hunt for any parents who are able to volunteer an hour a week to support us with reading with children in Year 5. Please speak to Miss Wilkes if this is something you are able to do.

Year 6

Bikeability - If you signed your child up for participating in level 1 and 2 Bikeability then you should have received a letter yesterday with the dates that they will be completing their sessions. On these days, please ensure that your child is in PE kit, brings their bike and helmet into school and locks in up securely in the bike sheds by the MUGA.