Parents

Weekly Parent Bulletin - Friday 23rd October 2026

Dear Parents,

We have made it to half term!

This 8 week start to the school year is always quite full on, so I'm really proud of your children for giving the start of this year 100% daily! I'm sure there are lots of tired children, so I wish you all a restful and happy break together.

A plea to keep children by your side and supervised at all times on our playgrounds, avoiding equipment at all times. We have recently seen a number of friendship issues and accidents occur when children are not being adequately supervised. Our staggered start and finishes mean it's possible to do quite swift drop offs and pick ups, avoiding the need to wait on the playground for long. A reminder if you have siblings in KS2, you can drop off EYFS / KS1 children from 8:40am and pick up just before 15:15pm. We are also fortunate to have the Kings Park playground only a short walk away. Thank you for your help with this.

Next half term is always a magical one with lots of special events in the lead up to Christmas. Whether it's carol concerts, children in need onesie days, visits to Elfridges, winter patrimonies, firework displays - there's lots to look forward to!

Wishing you a great half term break!

Mr Jackson

Whole School Reminders

PTA Updates

Our Firework event is nearly here! Come along and enjoy an evening of entertainment! We have a range of shopping stalls, food and drink vendors, a fun fair and character meet and greets. Finish off the evening with a mulled wine and our incredible firework display. Every year this event sells out so grab your tickets now!

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/avonwoodprimarypta

We need you! The Avonwood Fireworks event is a really big opportunity for the school to raise lots of funds to improve our school facilities but the PTA can't do it alone so we need your help! As before we are rewarding each volunteer with either a free refreshments, a free bounce or a priority ticket for your child's Christmas play. Please sign up for your slot using this link. Thank you! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094CACAC29A6FCC16-65890223-fireworks

Date for your diaries: next PTA meeting Tuesday 17th November 2026.

If you don't already, please follow us on social media to keep up-to-date on all PTA news and reminders.

Interhouse Cross Country- Friday 6^th November

Our annual Interhouse Cross Country event will take place straight after half term on Friday 6th November. This year, the event will involve all children in Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, including pupils in Years 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.

Please ensure that your child comes to school wearing their PE kit on this day and is dressed appropriately for the weather.

Thank you for your support!

Black History Month- Autumn writing competition

As part of Black History Month, we are launching our Autumn writing competition for KS1 and KS2. The children can hand write their entry or it can be typed on a device and printed off. All entries need to be handed to their class teacher by Friday 20^th November. Winners will be announced in Golden assembly on Friday 27^th November.

FACE Timetable for November

Boscombe Family Hub

Boscombe Family Hub is hosting a free Wellbeing Morning for families on Monday 16 November from 10.00am to 12.00pm. The event will bring together a range of local services and community partners who can offer information, advice and support on family wellbeing. There will also be activities for children, making it a great opportunity to find out what support is available in your local area. Please see the attached flyer for further details.

BCP Libraries - Free half term activities for families

Christmas Card Competition

Weekly Year Group Updates

EYFS

We hope you all have a lovely half term! We are so proud of all of our Badgers and Hedgehogs in their very first half term of school! They have worked so hard and had such fun, we know they will be very tired going into the half term holiday so encourage lots of playing and family fun and rest.
Please do still keep reading to your children over the holidays and encouraging your child to read their phonics books and practice their sounds to ensure they don't forget all that they have learnt.
This week we have had an exciting visit from the fire brigade and a big thank you to one of our mum's who is a police officer for coming in yesterday to share her important job with the children. The children have loved our People Who Help Us topic and we are really grateful to all of our visitors.
We wish you all a restful half term and look forward to seeing you all back for a fun Autumn 2! Lots of love from the EYFS team

Year 1

Well done to all the children for a brilliant start to Year 1. We are all very proud of the hard work you have shown. Bring on Autumn 2!
Thank you to parents for coming to see our STEAM week creations, the children have worked really hard.
Some children have been given a letter regarding some extra Phonics practice at home.
Have a brilliant half term.
As the weather is changing, please make sure children bring a suitable coat everyday and practice zipping it up independently.

Year 2

Well done to all of the children on such a fantastic first half term. It has been a long 8 weeks, so we hope the children have a restful, well earned break.
Thank you to all parents/carers who came to look at our STEAM work after school today, the children have really enjoyed it!

Year 3

A reminder to please make sure you have paid for your child to attend Forest School Fridays after half term. A reminder to wear suitable clothing and foot ware for these Forest School sessions.
On Friday 20^th November, we will be having a dress up day as part of our history topic ‘Prehistoric Britain’. Children can wear clothing inspired by this time period. Please see photo below for ideas.
On Thursday 10^th December, we will be going to Hengistbury Head for our year group trip. More information to follow after half term.
Thank you for all of your support and hard work this half term. Have a great half term and enjoy a well deserved rest!

Year 4

None this week.

Year 5

None this week.

Year 6

A huge well done to Year 6 for this first half term! You have worked incredibly hard and we hope you all have a wonderful week off.
Homework - no homework has been set for over half term.
A reminder that Forest School has now finished for Year 6 so children will need to wear school uniform on Fridays from now on. However, on Friday 6^th November, we have an interhouse cross country event so please can children wear PE kit on this day.