Parents

Weekly Parent Bulletin - Friday 20th March

Dear parents,

Thank you for your understanding on Wednesday when our fire alarm went off at drop off. Thankfully false alarms are rare at Avonwood, this one was caused by a faulty sensor. On the plus side, it provided an excellent opportunity to test our procedures at a tricky point in the day. Your understanding and support in this moment was greatly appreciated!

Last night our Year 3 pupils had their sleepover in our school hall. We use this opportunity to provide a really safe and reassuring test run at a night away, all in preparation for the residential trip in Year 4. The children did brilliantly and hopefully enjoyed a night to remember. A huge thank you from me to our staff team too... there aren't many schools where the Headteacher would be able to convince staff to share a hall with 60 pupils!

A reminder the classroom doors close at the following times daily:

EYFS, Year 1 & Year 2: 9am
Years 3, 4, 5 & 6: 8:50am

Should you arrive after this time, classroom doors will be locked and you will need to sign your child into school via the front office. This helps get Avonwood off to a safe, calm and orderly start to the day.

Thank you for supporting our red nose day efforts today too!

A reminder we close for the Easter holidays at 13:30 next Friday.

Have a great weekend,

Mr Jackson

Whole School Reminders

PTA Updates

Two upcoming events for you to enjoy as parents. Invite your friends and family to enjoy them too!!

Quiz night tickets: https://pay.collctiv.com/avonwood-quiz-79589

Golf day tickets: https://buytickets.at/avonwoodschoolcharitygolfday/2084845

We look forward to seeing you there!!

Whole School Updates

OPAL

This is how we envisage the playgrounds looking when we introduce OPAL playtimes. Lots of the activities will be available after Easter, however using the pond area and introducing scooters will happen at a later date.

Thank you again for all your donations. A reminder that the donations boxes are in the front office area next to the second hand clothing rails.

This week we are asking for donations of:

Lego
musical instruments
Ribbons and wood
Shells and pebbles
Dolls, dolls clothes and pushchairs

Neurodiversity Celebration Week

This week, we have been celebrating Neurodiversity Week at school. On Monday, Miss Sloane led an assembly to help children understand that we all think and learn in different ways—and that these differences are something to recognise, value and celebrate. Throughout the week we have been reiterating how neurodiversity helps make our school community creative, resilient and unique. We encourage you to continue the conversation at home by talking with your child about what makes them wonderfully individual and how we can all show kindness and inclusivity to each other.

SENDIAS Parent Champion – Free Confidential Support Sessions

We’re delighted to share that our SENDIAS Parent Champion, Julia, is available to offer free, confidential 1:1 sessions for any parent or carer in our school community. These sessions are open to all families, whether or not your child currently has a diagnosis or receives SEND support.

Julia is here to listen, guide, and help you navigate any concerns—big or small—in a supportive, judgment‑free space.

If you’d like to book a session or simply find out more, please get in touch at: sendsupport@avonwoodprimaryschool.org.uk

Weekly Year Group Updates

EYFS

Spring in our Step Planting Finale- A reminder that parents are invited in for an afternoon of planting fun on Tuesday 24^th March from 2-2:45pm!
Reading - Please continue to log when your child reads to you in their reading record - this should be daily. They should read their phonics book at least 3 times.
Last day of term - A reminder that our last day of the spring term is Friday 27^th March. It is a half day so pick up is at 1:30 PM.
EYFS padlet - Here is the link and QR code for the EYFS padlet. There is lots of useful information on there for you to access. https://padlet.com/danielledimambro/eyfs-avonwood-hwijufw6exnk0gq

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Year 1

Beaulieu Trip Reminders

This trip is taking place next week on Thursday. Please ensure that your child is dropped at school for an earlier time of 8:30am. This is due to us needing to depart school by 9am at the very latest in order to arrive at Beaulieu on time.
The day will consist of a workshop and tour of the museum including a ride in one of the vehicles and, possibly the monorail. During the workshop, children will be transported back in time to the Victorian era and staff running this will be in character during this workshop.
Please ensure that your child is wearing appropriate footwear and their school PE kit, including an Avonwood jumper or cardigan on the day of the trip.
They will also need a small backpack and water bottle. If your child has a school dinner ordered for this day, a school packed will be provided. If you have not ordered a school lunch then please provide a packed lunch from home. Please remember to abide by our 'no nut' policy.
Thank you to those parents that emailed in to volunteer for this trip - we had a huge number of responses. Parents that are required for this trip have been spoken to by class teachers. Apologies if we do not require your assistance this time.
We hope the children are excited for the trip next week!

Phonics Screening Check Presentation

Thank you to those parents that attended this morning.
The presentation delivered will be shared on the school website and a parent handout will follow next week.

Year 2

A reminder that our car race is next Thursday 26th March. Children are welcome to bring their cars in from Monday and we will store them safely ready for our race.

Year 3

We hope everyone enjoyed the sleepover as much as the adults did! All the children were incredible and showed such resilience, teamwork and kindness to each other. We definitely all deserve a well rested weekend!

A reminder that we have a messy volcano day on Wednesday so please wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty. If you want to wear volcano inspired colours, please feel free to.

Year 4

A polite reminder that on Friday 17^th April it is World War Two day. We invite the children to come to school dressed in WW2 inspired clothing e.g. soldier, land girl, evacuee etc.
The Tank Museum trip is on Thursday 23^rd April. Please can all payments be made before the date specified on the trip letter.

Year 5

A letter has gone out about the Year 5 trips. Please contact the office if you have not received it. Please see Miss Wilkes if you have any questions.

Year 6

On Tuesday afternoon, Year 6 will have their science lesson looking closer at the structure and function of the heart. Part of this lesson will involve heart dissection - you should have received a letter regarding this which includes more detail. If your child does not want to participate, we will not force them to. Children are more than welcome to actively join in, just observe, or sit out of the classroom. They are also welcome to change their mind throughout. If you or you child have any concerns, please do get in contact with us before Tuesday afternoon.
A reminder that all Buddens medical forms should be handed in to class teachers by Friday 27^th March.