Keeping Children Safe
I would like to take this opportunity to remind you of some really important safety reminders.
Playground
Please ensure younger siblings stay with parents on the playground at the end of the day. Children are not allowed to play on the equipment around the playground after school or once they have finished Owls.
Dogs
Lots of parents bring their dogs with them for the walk to school. If you do, please ensure they are under control and stay right away from the gate. We have some children in school with a huge fear of dogs and we don't want them to be distressed before the day begins.
Clubs
All school-led clubs finish at 4.15 and pick-up is at the football club gate. Staff will always hand the children over to the collecting adult. If you are collecting a child from Owls, please then head back out of school grounds and along Knights Lane around to the gate, to collect children from clubs. Please do not wait inside the gates as we have children in the school grounds who we still need to safeguard at all times.
British Science Week - Sneak Peek!
Check back next week for a summary of what every year group got stuck into during British Science Week 2025. In the meantime, here's a little taster of some of what went on around Alveston Primary this week:
Year 4 and Year 5 were visited by Mrs Eagle, Jamie's Mummy, who is a MET office expert! She spoke to the children about her job coding for the supercomputer at the MET office and how weather data is collected and analysed (and brought in examples). She shared so many fascinating facts, including the fact that 14 thousand trillion calculations are made by the supercomputer EVERY SECOND! What a fascinating afternoon.
The Year 4 and Year 5 children were also visited by Mr Potter to discuss his role as an engineer. He then challenged Year 4 with the task of designing a safe car to protect a passenger (Eggbert the Egg). The children had the opportunity to create, test, and refine their designs, much like the engineers at Aston Martin. They had so much fun, and many of them are now inspired to become engineers of the future!
Fire Safety
Year 5 had a very interesting Fire Safety session with Warwickshire Fire Service this week. They learnt all about how to spot fire hazards within the home, ways to ensure that your family stays safe and what actions should take place in the event of a fire.
Education Through Drama
Year 4 were visited on Wednesday by LoudMouth who deliver important safety messages through theatre. They reviewed our key PSHE messages through drama and a discussion-based workshop. The children became experts at the NSPCC s ‘PANTS’ acronym. We ended the session with a reminder for the children about trusted adults and "network hands" should the children want to discuss anything that is worrying them.
Ding-a-Ling! Everybody on the Bicycle Bus!
What a fantastic Bicycle Bus last week! There were 18 bikers in total, nearly doubling the 10 maiden voyagers the week before. The Bicycle Bus riders experimented with a different route which was a bit more meandering but it ensured that the children avoided the main roads for longer. Click
here to see the route the bikers took. The ride totalled 2 miles - what a lovely way to start the day! Well done, Bicycle Bus!
Bayleaf Cookery Club - Summer Term
Bayleaf Cookery School will be back running an after-school cookery club at Alveston on Thursdays in the Summer term and they’re enrolling NOW!
The Cookery Club is open to children from Year 1 to Year 6. Classes start on Thursday 1st May 2025, with the final session on Thursday 10th July 2025. You won't want to miss out on falafel burgers, banana bread or Eton mousse (as well as lots of other delicious recipes)!
Please see this
flyer for instructions on how to book a place.
Please read this
important notice from
Warwickshire Libraries about some changes coming soon...
Community Interest
We post all community events and projects on our website under 'Our Community'. For more information about activities open to you, your family and your local community, please do check the pages regularly:
Last but not least, you can also find a list of
Stratford Food Bank's "MOST WANTED" items right
here. Please do take a look and help to support those in need in our local community.
General Reminders
Parking at Drop-Off and Pick-Up
We are so lucky at Alveston that the Football Club allow all our parents who drive to school to use their car park for drop-off and pick-up. This makes it safer for all our children. Please continue to use the Football Club car park. Please do not park on Knights Lane, Oak Road or any double-yellow lines for pick-up or drop-offs. Please also ensure that you do not stop or park within the zig-zag "Keep Clear" markings. This area is marked to keep the flow of traffic moving and to ensure the safety of all pedestrians.
Sickness and Absence
Please let the school office know each day your child is absent from school by calling 01789 293412, option 1, and leaving a message. You may also email
parents3002@welearn365.com. You do not need to contact us daily if your child is sick/vomits. Absences for sickness/vomiting will be recorded 48 hours from the end of the day your child was last sick (i.e. if sick on Sunday, come back on Wednesday; if Tuesday come back on Friday).
Medicines in School
We cannot accept medicines in school without a prescription label and a medical form completed by a parent or carer. Please ask the school office for more information and/or a form via:
parents3002@welearn365.com
Forest School Dates
Below are Forest School dates for your diary. The children will need to wear PE kit to school with tracksuit bottoms or leggings and have a long sleeve top such as a hoodie. Wellies and a rain coat / school coat will also be required:
Remaining Forest School Dates
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Year Group
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Fri 14th Mar
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Year 5
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Fri 21st Mar
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Year 4
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Fri 28th Mar
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Year 3
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Fri 4th Apr
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Year 2
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Fri 11th Apr
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Year 1
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Fri 2nd May
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Reception
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Fri 9th May
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Year 5
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Fri 16th May
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Year 6
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Fri 23rd May
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Year 4
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Fri 6th Jun
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Year 3
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Fri 13th Jun
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Year 2
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Fri 20th Jun
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Year 1
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Fri 27th Jun
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Reception
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Fri 4th Jul
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Year 6
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Fri 11th Jul
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Year 5
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Fri 18th Jul
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Year 4
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Important Dates to Remember
Key dates for the Spring Term are HERE! You can find information relating to term dates
here and teacher-led clubs
here:
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Spring Term (2)
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Celebration / Star of the Week Assemblies
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14/3, 21/3, 28/3
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Teacher-Led Clubs – 4 weeks
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10th March to 4th April
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10/3
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Year 6 Science Laboratory Trip (Stratford High School)
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11/3
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Year 3 Class Assembly
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11/3
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Year 6 Vaping & Drugs Awareness Talk
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11/3
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Year 5 Warks Fire Service Visit
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12/3
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Year 1 Warks Fire Service Visit
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18/3
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Year 4 Class Assembly
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25/3
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Year 5 Class Assembly
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1/4
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Year 1 Class Assembly
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3/4
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FOA Easter Bingo
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7/4
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Half-Term Cup Assembly
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7/4
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Easter Service at St James’ church
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8/4
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Reception Class Assembly
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10/4
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FOA Easter Bake Off/Sale
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HALF-TERM 14th-25th April 2025
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Summer Term (1)
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Celebration / Star of the Week Assemblies
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2/5, 9/5, 16/5, *19/5 (Half Term Cup)
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Teacher-Led Clubs – 4 weeks
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28th April to 23rd May
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6/5
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Reception Class Trip to Oversley Hill Farm
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23/5
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FOA Sweets Collection
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HALF-TERM 26th-30th May 2025
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Summer Term (2)
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Celebration / Star of the Week Assemblies
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6/6, 13/6, 20/6, 4/7, 11/7, *14/7 (Half Term Cup)
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Teacher-Led Clubs – 4 weeks
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9th June to 4th July
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4/6
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Reception 2025 – New Parents Meeting
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16-18/6
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Year 6 Residential Trip
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20/6
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FOA Summer Fayre
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2/7
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Transition Day/Secondary School Inductions
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7/7
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Year 6 End of Year Play
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14/7
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Prospective Parents (2026) Open Evening
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15/7
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Sports Day & Picnic
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16/7
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Reserve Sports Day & Picnic
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18/7
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Year 6 Leavers’ Assembly
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18/7
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LAST DAY IN SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN
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21/7
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INSET DAY (no children in school)
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