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Weekly Parent Bulletin - Friday 18th July 2025

Dear parents,
 
Wow... somehow another year has passed by and what an astonishing year it's been. So many positive stories and impressive outcomes; best ever results in so many areas, a continued production line of outstanding future teachers, participation in more sporting events than ever before, record breaking demand for places & so many of our staff being commissioned to support schools locally and nationally on their school improvement journeys ... to name a few! 
 
As always, the key to this success is the brilliant relationships we benefit from with parents, children and staff. It's no surprise that when we work together well, the best outcomes follow. So a huge thank you to all of our families for your relentless support and goodwill - together we are giving Avonwood children the very best foundations to blossom from. Your generosity to staff today with cards and gifts is never expected, but always appreciated.
 
Whilst Avonwood is so much more than a set of results, I fully appreciate how these standards act as important reassurance of the excellence we see in school. Some key headlines to share and celebrate:
 
EYFS: % Children Making a Good Level of Development
Avonwood: 83%
National (2024): 67%
Gap: +16%
 
Year 1 Phonics
Avonwood: 88%
National (2024): 80%
Gap: +8%
 
Year 2 Phonics
Avonwood: 100%
National (2024): 89%
Gap: +11%
 
Year 4 Multiplication Test (Full Marks)
Avonwood: 59%
National: 34%
Gap: +25%
 
Year 6
 

Subject

Attainment

National Average

Avonwood

Difference

Reading

EXS+

75%

87%

12%

GDS

TBC

60%

TBC

Writing

EXS+

72%

94%

22%

GDS

TBC

30%

TBC

Maths

EXS+

74%

88%

14%

GDS

TBC

41%

TBC

RWM Combined

EXS+

62%

83%

21%

Science

EXS

82%

96%

14%

 
Hitting our best ever combined RWM Year 6 result, seeing 93% of writers make expected+ and having 60% of Year 6 readers at Greater Depth are some pretty exceptional stats. Add to this 100% of Year 2 children passing the phonics screen and the future looks bright... nobody could argue Avonwood is coasting post Ofsted! 
 
The end of the academic year is always a bittersweet moment as we bid our farewells. Today the 'class of 2025' depart as another group of Avonwood legends! We are so incredibly proud of their journey here for the past 7 years, it only feels like yesterday I was welcoming them all to EYFS Teddy Bear Club. We wish them the best of luck at their new schools, remembering it always #StartsWithOne.
 
Mrs Austin, Mrs Coleman and Mrs Gray also depart today as the latest success stories in the Avonwood teacher training production line. I take great pride in our superb teacher training offer as it keeps Avonwood at the cutting edge of teaching, offers additional capacity in school, whilst also providing a brilliant batch of future teachers to local schools recruiting new staff. They have been a superb part of our journey, some for many years. So I thank them and wish them the very best of luck in the next phase of their teaching careers. 
 
Mrs Mimi departs today to start continue her Teaching Assistant career at another local school. We wish her the best of luck with this move.
 
Today we are also celebrating the wonderful career of Mr Mather. He's been an inspirational teacher at Avonwood, one we have all looked up to and learnt so much from. His drive to be the best teacher he can be has been relentless, even working closely with the Royal Academy of Art in London this year to further refine his ability to teach the arts. He's irreplaceable and we wish him the very best of retirements. Thankfully he's coming back as a Governor and he promises to compare our annual talent contest! A true Avonwood legend!
 
I wish everyone the very best of summer breaks! 
 
See you back on Wednesday 3rd September.
 
Mr Jackson
Headteacher
 
 

Whole School Reminders

 

PTA Updates

Hi all, the PTA are organising discounted tickets to Legoland Windsor for the School inset day on Monday 1st September 2025. Please note this is a self drive trip and you will be supervising your own children. Tickets are now available. Prices are: £25 for an adult and £15 a child 90cm and over. Under 90cm are free but need to be added to booking. Normal price that day is £39 for anyone over 90cm, so grab yourself a bargain day out for the family. Please pay on the link below and state the following: 1. Amount of Adult/Child tickets required 2. The name and class of your oldest child at Avonwood 3. Contact details either a phone number or email address for me to contact you to arrange collection of your tickets. https://pay.collctiv.com/legoland-pta-organised-event-26799 Please note if you do not provide contact details and I am not able to "track you down" then you will not be advised when your tickets are ready for collection. They will be ready approx a week before and I will contact you directly with additional information. Any updates will be on this page. Thank you for your support, Avonwood PTA
 
Save these dates:
  • Monday, September 1st – Inset day trip to Lego Land
  • Wednesday, October 15th – PTA AGM
  • Saturday, November 8th – Avonwood Fireworks Evening

 

Summer Holiday Clubs & Activities

Please see link below for the BCP Family Information Directory for many more clubs and activities offered over the summer.

https://www.fid.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/family-information-directory

https://www.fid.bcpcouncil.gov.uk – this link will take you directly to what’s on offer.

 

MHST - Support over the Summer Guide

Please see link below for the support guide for over the summer. 

Support over the summer a guide for parentscarers
 

Weekly Year Group Updates

EYFS

  • None this week

Year 1

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Year 2

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Year 3

  • None this week

Year 4

  • None this week

Year 5

  • None this week

Year 6

  • None this week
 
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