Dear parents,
It's been a typically busy week at Avonwood!
Last week we requested feedback on our new e-bulletin, with an almost unanimous response of preferring our new version. We'll stick with this new format and continue to look for ways to improve this further. Thank you for your feedback.
Please can I remind parents of the importance of closely supervising children before and after school. In recent weeks we are finding friendship issues arising from interactions out on the playground before and after school, at a time when everyone should be supervised. We kindly ask parents to help us by heading straight off site at the end of the day, walking with children by their side. Your support in maintaining a calm start and end to the day helps set the tone for our school. #TeamAvonwood
My other plea this week is regarding the use of disabled bays in our car park. A number of families are dependent on these, yet some parents are choosing to park there without blue badges when dropping off early for Avonwood+ or collecting from after school clubs. With plenty of parking available at these times, please make the effort to park in another space nearby, always leaving these spaces for blue badge holders only.
Today Mrs Sharp officially finishes her Teaching Assistant role at Avonwood. Having been at our school for over 10 years, she'll be missed! Mrs Sharp has been an exceptionally thoughtful, caring and talented member of our team. The good news is she has decided to stay working on Thursdays in her ELSA work, so although she officially finishes her TA role today you'll still see her at Avonwood. We wish her the very best with her career change too!
Next Friday is Red Nose Day and we have decided to link this to one of our Earth Charter inspired events. With it marking 40 years of Red Nose Day, every class will be doing 40 of something. Children are invited to come to school next Friday in suitable non-uniform, with a voluntary £1 donation to the Red Nose Day charity.
Have a great weekend!
Mr Jackson