16th September 2022
The beginning of a new school year is much like New Year's Day. Although sad to end our summer holidays, we start September with so much hope, anticipation and excitement for the academic year ahead. Fresh starts, new school books, pens and pencils. Who doesn't love writing on the very first page of each new workbook, neatest hand writing and a pledge to continue as we have begun? With so much hope we quietly declare “This will be the year I will...”
This year the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the sorrow of her passing, the preparations for her funeral and reflections on her life and service are mixed with the beginnings of a new era, the proclamation of our new King and thoughts of how our Kingdom may look in the future. Sadness of what we have lost, mixed with hope for the future.
This week during Collective Worship, I shared the story of 'A Little Town Called Hope'. An inspiring and beautiful children’s book, it shows how all of our emotions can find purpose and power when they are partnered with Hope. Beautifully written and illustrated, it was perfect to help us to focus on our school value of Hope during this period.
However you will spend this weekend and the Bank Holiday, I hope you will all find some peace, calm and hope for the future. We look forward to welcoming all our children back to school on Tuesday 20th September.
Anne Clewley
Head Teacher
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 carpark 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 or Oak Road for pick up or drops offs.
The car park is safer for pedestrians as well as families loading and unloading into cars. Parents have reported an increase in cars parked on Oak Road and many cars have parked on double yellow lines. Please be considerate to the safety of all. Thank you.
Music lessons in school
If you are interested in music lessons, please click here. Warwickshire Music have opened their waiting lists for: Piano, Violin, Oboe, Flute, Clarinet, Tenoroon/bassoon, Cello, Viola and Guitar (age restrictions apply to some instruments. Contact Warwickshire Music directly for more information or to sign up: https://www.warwickshiremusichub.org/ , or visit our website clicking here.
Coronavirus within school
If your child tests positive for coronavirus, or has one or more of: temperature, continuous cough, loss of sense of smell or taste please keep them off school for a minimum of three days or until they are better after three days. Please report all absences to the school office as below.
Sickness and Absence
Please let the school office know each day your child is absent from school by calling 01789 293412 and leaving a message. You may also email parents3002@weleasrn365.com. You do not need to contact us daily If your child is sick, absences for sickness 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) nor for COVID absences.
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: parents3002@welearn365.com.
Fitt4Kids before and after school clubs
If you are interested in more information or signing up to Fitt4Kids before and after school clubs, please contact Simon directly: fitt4kids@gmail.com - 07731639980 - http://fitt4kids.org.uk/
Naming Items in school
Please ensure any items brought into school are named so they can be returned to your child if misplaced. This includes uniform, water bottles, snack and lunch boxes, etc.
Are you eligible for Free School Meals?
Do you know if you are eligible for Free School Meals and other support? To find out more, please click here to be redirected to our website.
Key information
Throughout the week lots of different organisations share their news and local activities. These have been saved to 'Our Community' tab on our website and App.
If you are not set up on the e-schools App, and would like to, please email parents3002@welearn365.com for assistance
Below are some key dates for this half term. Next week we will be adding all key dates for the academic year to the website calendar. In the meantime, you can find term dates here and teacher led club dates here.
16/9/22 Autumn Class Curriculum Newsletter to parents on SeeSaw
26/9/22 Online Safety Week
27/9/22 Meet the Teacher Meetings
13/10/22 Parents in for Learning Together Time (2-3pm)
18/10/22 Harvest Festival in church at 2pm
20/10/22 Break up from school
21/10 - 28/10 Half Term
21/10/22 INSET – Safeguarding
2/11/22 Open Morning (Reception 2023)
8/11/22 Parents’ Evening 3.30-5.00 and 5.30-6.30 face to face
9/11/22 Parents’ Evening 3.30-5.00 and 5.30-6.30 face to face
17/11/22 Open Morning (Reception 2023)
5/12/22 Christmas Play Dress Rehearsal
6/12/22 Christmas Performances KS1 9-10, KS2 10.30-11.30, Rec 2-3
7/12/22 Christmas Performances Rec 9-10, KS1 2-3, KS2 6-7
13/12/22 Christingle Service in church 2pm
16/12/22 Christmas Party Day / Break up for Christmas Holidays
