Parents

Weekly Parent Bulletin - Friday 27th March

Dear parents,

In the blink of an eye... another term has whizzed by!

With school trips, on site sleepovers, Viking experiences, World Book Week celebrations, Red Nose Day, time travelling experiences, heart dissections and more - it's been a brilliant term!

Yesterday we enjoyed our annual 'Avonwoods Got Talent' with some amazing acts. Magicians, comedians, singers and dancers all did their bit to compete for house points. Congratulations to Amelia in Year 4 for her winning piano piece - noted for giving staff goosebumps!

The Easter holidays are always one of my favourite breaks. With the clocks going forward, lighter evenings and hopefully some spring sunshine - we should all be in for a lovely couple of weeks. A reminder we return to school normal time on Tuesday 14^th April.

Wishing you all a super Easter break!

Mr Jackson

Headteacher

Whole School Reminders

PTA Updates

We need your help!

We are still in need of some people to help gather prizes for our summer raffle. The raffle has been run by our one of amazing Avonwood family but she now would like some support. There are always some great prizes which brings in a lot of money for your child's school. If you think you could lend a hand please email us avonwoodpta@gmail.com - thank you.

Avonwood Lanes

We are currently looking for any Avonwood families who have a business that would like a stall at our fireworks event on November 7th. If you have a small business and would like to enquire about a stall, please email avonwoodpta@gmail.com

4 weeks until our Quiz Night!

Tickets are still available for any teams still wishing to book on. Whether there's 2 of you with a van of coke and a packet of crisps or 6 of you with a feast book your table now. Prizes to be won!

https://pay.collctiv.com/avonwood-quiz-79589

Whole School Updates

OPAL

Thank you for all your wonderful donations to allow us to enhance our playtime provision for the children. We are still on the look out for any of the following as we need to ensure we have spare items available.

Plastic crates
Fabric (Sheets / Saris / Curtains)
Brushes large or small
Dressing up clothes / items such as hats/ handbags
Small toys (farm animals/ dinosaurs / dolls / cars / lego/ wooden toys)
Pots/ pans / metal bowls/ metal spoons / spatulas / plates (plastic or metal).

If you are having a sort out of the Easter holidays we would also be grateful for any spare wellington boots, waterproof trousers or raincoats.

We will post some photos of the children using the enhanced provision in the new term.

Mental Health Parents Webinar booking link

Please add the booking link to your next newsletter or comms to parents – Link here.

We are pleased to share that the Anna Freud Centre will be hosting a free parents’ webinar on Monday 18th May from 4–5pm. The session will provide parents and carers with practical advice and expert guidance to help them understand and support their child’s mental health. The webinar will cover key signs to look out for, where to access support, and how families can help their children navigate emotional challenges. There will also be an opportunity for attendees to submit questions during a live Q&A. Please share the sign-up link in your newsletters and parent communications to help families register and take part.

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

PTA fundraising

Your child has contributed a self portrait for a fantastic keepsake on a tea towel. Please look out for the order forms that will have been put into bags this week with instructions of how to make an order. All orders will generate a 20% donation towards our PTA. The order date has been extended to the 29th April not the 31st March as stated on the form.

New Club - Inspire Youth Sports - Cricket Coaching

Please see details of our new club below

Weekly Year Group Updates

EYFS

Thank you - Thank you to all the parents and grandparents who were able to attend our planting finale on Tuesday! The children had a brilliant afternoon - it meant so much that so many of you were able to be there.

Reading - Please continue to log when your child reads to you in their reading record.

Summer term - The summer term will begin on Tuesday 14^th April.

Happy Holidays - Wishing you and your families a lovely Easter break!

Year 1

Beaulieu Trip - Year 1 had such a fantastic school trip to Beaulieu yesterday. They learnt so much about life from the past in the Victorian era and explored many classic cars in the museum. Particular highlights of the year groups were a ride on the monorail and having a drive around the grounds of Beaulieu in an Austin 12 (Gum Drop) car! Also, thank you to all the parent volunteers that accompanied us on the trip!
Phonics Screening Presentation - Please take a look at the copy of the parent presentation delivered last Friday related to the Phonics Screening Check in June. It has lots of important information for you. You will find this here: Phonics | Early Reading | Subjects | Curriculum | Avonwood Primary School
Finally, we hope that you all have a restful break! See you back in the Summer Term on Tuesday 14^th April.

Year 2

We've had a fantastic Spring term and are looking forward to all our new learning in the Summer term.
Please practise throwing and catching with your child during the Easter holiday.
Our Year 2 trip will be on Monday 18^th May - details to follow nearer the date.
Year 2 will have Forest School sessions each Friday in the first half of the Summer term. A separate letter will be sent with more information.

Year 3

A big thank you for all of your support over the Spring term. We have made lots of memories and had lots of fun. We wish you all a relaxing holidays and see you again on Tuesday 14^th April!

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.
We are so proud of Amelia Watton (Hawks class) who won Avonwood's Got Talent yesterday afternoon - we were in awe of her piano skills!

Year 5

Well done to all Year 5 children for a fantastic Spring term. We are so proud of how much hard work and effort they have put in.
Thank you to everyone who has contacted us about the trips, we do not currently need any parent volunteers but we will reach out if this changes.
Please note that our trip to Paultons Park is on the first Friday back to school. Children need to attend in their normal school uniform with a suitable pair of trainers as we will be walking around all day.

Year 6

A huge well done to Year 6 for their hard work this term! We hope everyone has a restful break over Easter and we are looking forward to seeing you all in a couple of weeks for the countdown to SATs and Buddens!
On Thursday 16th April at 5:30, we will be holding an online meeting to provide more information about our residential to Buddens. You will be able to join the meeting using this link. During the meeting, we will have time to answer any questions you may have. For anyone unable to attend the meeting, we will record the session and upload it onto the Year 6 webpage.
A reminder that SATs will run from Monday 11th - Thursday 14th May. On these days, we are asking for children to be in school from 8:15am for their SATs breakfast (more information to come).