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Weekly Parent Bulletin - Friday 5th June

Dear parents,
 
What a stunning half term break! Children across the school look like they enjoyed the warm weather. It felt like my family spent all week in the sea!
 
With this being a 7 week half term, I'd like to ask for parents support with keeping our uniform expectations held high. Pupils should continue to wear smart school shoes on regular uniform days, have suitable haircuts with long hair tied back, no hair dye and no nail varnish. Our uniform policy is deliberately quite a commonsense & comfortable one, avoiding items like blazers / ties. So your support in upholding these basics is greatly appreciated.
 
I'm afraid to repeat we still have far too many children in school daily without rain coats or navy sun caps. Please make sure these two items are a staple of every day, packed away in rucksacks if needed.
 
Today we recognised our Head Girls charity by raising £449.83 so far for Alzheimer's Awareness. As well as wearing bright colours, children across the school decorated 'forget-me-not' flower petals for a special new school display. 
 
Tomorrow we host the regional ResearchEd by the sea event. Whilst this event might not carry obvious impact for your child, it's quite a prestigious opportunity for Avonwood to host educators from far and wide for this day of CPD. I continue to be proud of the way Avonwood leads the way with many initiatives, so hosting this event once again feels a natural fit for this school. Kudos to Mr Jackson-Taylor for making it happen.
 
On Wednesday 17th June it’s national ‘Thank a Teacher’ Day. If you can spare the time to write a few kind words about a member of staff, these free e-cards often mean more than you think. You can send one via the link below:
 
 
If unsure of a staff email address, use our office address and we will forward this on:
 
 
And finally, we have a large mountain of lost property in our front foyer. Please make sure you come and have a look if you are missing some uniform items as this will be cleared out next week. 
 
Have a great weekend!
 
Mr Jackson
 

Whole School Reminders

PTA Updates

Break The Rules Day - Friday 12th June
 
One week until break the rules day!
 
Suggested donation: £1 per rule broken
Rules to break:
  1. No makeup or nail varnish
  2. No Squash in water bottles
  3. No Crazy hair/styles
  4. No Odd socks
  5. No Unhealthy snacks
  6. No Temporary tattoos
  7. No Trainers on a non-PE day
Break all 7 rules = suggested £7 donation.
Donations can be brought in cash on the day or paid online here:
Thank you for your continued support!
 
 
Also save the dates for our new style Summer Fair and take a swing at our Golf Event.
 
Summer Fair
 
 

Whole School Updates

Year 6 Ice Cream Sale
 
 
Sports Day Timings
 
Wednesday 24/06 - KS1 9am - 12pm
EYFS, Year 1 and 2 - am
 
Thursday 25/06 - KS2 
Year 5 and 6 - am 
Year 3 and 4 - pm 
 
 

Weekly Year Group Updates

EYFS

  • Naming uniform - Please make sure all uniform is clearly labelled. 
  • Forest school Fridays - From next week Foundation will start their forest school sessions on Fridays. Please ensure the children are wearing sensible clothes which they can get muddy in and comfortable footwear.
  • Reading Records: A reminder to please can children bring in their reading records and books every day.
  • Water bottles: Please remember that children should only be bringing in water in their water bottles, no juice or squash.
  • Trip: Our EYFS trip will be to Longdown Dairy Farm on Tuesday 14th July. More information to follow in the next couple of weeks.

Year 1

Year 2

  • None this week. 

Year 3

  • Thank you for all of the efforts with our Ancient Greek day today. We had a wonderful day and hope the children enjoyed themselves!
  • A reminder that we carry on with our swimming lessons on Monday. Please make sure you have all swimming kit with you on Monday. 

Year 4

  • None this week. 

Year 5

Year 6

  • None this week. 
 
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