Newsletter 16.6.23

News

16th June 2023

Alive, alive, oh!
 
On Friday we took our Year 3, 4, 5 and 6 children to Alive 2023. It was glorious, absolutely glorious! Whatever your religion, or none, you could not fail to have enjoyed this exciting event. For some it was their very first experience of a concert and they were thrilled to take part - singing, dancing, picnicking and meeting the stars of the show, while they relaxed in the sunshine. For me it resembled something of a vibrant CBBC programme, lots of fun, with a serious underlying message that we can all play our part in cherishing our world and supporting those less fortunate than ourselves. Our children declared themselves to be 'World Changers', so watch this space! You can read more by clicking here, where you will find Mrs Newitt's wonderful round-up of what was a magnificent day for us all. You will also find more photos and a video clip too!
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Coventry Diocese Board of Education for putting on this wonderful event and for fully funding the experience, and Mrs Newitt for all her hard work to organise us at school.
Anne Clewley
Head Teacher
Apologies to those parents who tuned into our newsletter on Saturday and found the link lacking. I was so excited after our day at Alive, I completely forgot to switch on the link!
Stars of the Week!
 
Reception ~ Sophia
Year 1 ~ Freddie
Year 2 ~ Layla
Year 3 ~ Henry
Year 4 ~ Darcey & George
Year 5 ~ McKenzie & George
Year 6 ~ Sam 

Congratulations to all of our Stars - well done!

House Point Cup Winners 

Congratulations to Tudor Reds
Wilderness Adventures!
 
Year 1 have thoroughly enjoyed the sunshine, blue skies and lots of fun activities in Forest School this week. Happy faces galore!
Roll Up, Roll Up!
 
There are some fantastic prizes to be won in the raffle at our Summer Fayre on Friday 7th July. Look out for the raffle tickets in book bags next week!

Can we also say a huge thank you to everyone who has acquired raffle prizes for us, so far, especially Aileen, Michelle D and Michelle T.
Alveston Needs More Bloom!
 
As you can see above, work is well underway here at Alveston on our Stratford in Bloom 2023 entry!
 
Our Forest School Lead and keen gardener, Mrs Fielding, is looking for support to help bring some colour to the garden. We have veg a-plenty but we are definitely lacking in some eye-catching flowers. If you can help us by providing any summer bedding plants, or bee-loving plants, please do contact school via admin3002@welearn365.com. Alternatively, items can be left just inside the football gate at either drop-off or pick-up and they will be collected from there. Thank you in advance for all your support!
 
Judges will be on site on Tuesday 4th July and, with your kind donations, we'd love Alveston Primary to be in the running for a prize.
 
If you'd like to learn more about Stratford in Bloom then head to their website via this link.
Community Interest
 
We post all community events and projects on our website under 'Our Community'. For more information about activities open to you and your family, please do check the page regularly.  
 
Fitt4kids ~ if you are working during the half-term holidays, have children easily bored at home or just need some time to yourself, FiTT4kids are able to help! Click here for information on how to sign up.
  
Stratford Junior Park Run - come join the fun! ~ Stratford-upon-Avon Junior Parkrun is a fun, free, weekly, timed 2k running event. Organisers are keen to expand its reach and to welcome children of all abilities to come along with their families to their fun event on Sunday mornings. Learn more here.
 
ArMUDgeddon ~ is a local family Mud Run organised by and in support of local Scout Groups. They have events in June and September for children ages 4-17. See what's going on here.
 
Chess Tournament at Stratford Library ~ every Friday after school, from the 9th June to the 14th July, Stratford library will be holding a chess tournament for children aged 7-11yrs. All the details on how to sign up can be found on the poster here
 
CBBC Casting Call for "Style It Out"! ~ calling all young designers aged 10-14! Lion TV are searching for the style icons and fashion designers of the future to star in a brand-new challenge show on CBBC & BBC iPlayer. If you’re between 10 and 14 years old and think you have what it takes to design fabulous outfits, they’d love to hear about you! Visit here to find out how...
  
"Skills and More" Activity Camps ~ take a look here for details about some exciting activity camps taking place during the May half-term holidays. Primary school-aged children are welcomed to the Central Ajax Stadium in Warwick for football, drama, cookery and more! (Childcare vouchers are now accepted).
 
Stratford District Children & Family Centre ~ a new timetable is available for you to view here.
 
The latest edition of the Connect for Health school nursing service magazine can be found under the "Our Community" section of our website. This edition focuses on stress management for pupils who are completing exams. You will find links to useful websites and suggested activities to relieve stress for young people. Also, find out about Sun Awareness Week 2023 and good hand hygiene.
 
Last but not least, you can also find a list of Stratford Food Bank's latest "MOST WANTED" items under "Our Community"- Please do take a look.
General Reminders
 
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/ 

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@welearn365.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.

Parents Helpline and Webchat ~ YoungMinds are the UK’s leading charity fighting for children and young people's mental health. This charity also offers three different services to parents and carers who are concerned about their child’s mental health, up to the age of 25. You can find out more about the Parents Helpline, Webchat and Email service here.

Key Information

Don't forget to check our School News by visiting: www.alvestoncofeprimary.co.uk and click on the ‘News’ tab.  Alternatively, you can click on the ‘News’ tab on the App. 

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.

Dates to Remember This Academic Year 

Below are some key dates for this term and the academic year - they have also been added to the website calendar.  In addition, you can find information relating to term dates here and teacher led club dates here:

19/6/23                   New Reception Settling sessions (Week 1)

19-23/6/23              *** ARTS WEEK ***

21/6/23                  Reception Class Trip to Lapworth Museum  [Event Sheet sent out on 22.5.23]

21/6/23                  Year 4 Class Trip to Bletchley Park  [Event Sheet sent out on 6.6.23]

22/6/23                  Wind in the Willows Theatre Production (at school)

23/6/23                  RSC Make-Up Artist Visit

26/6/23                   New Reception Settling sessions (Week 2)

30/6/23                   Learning Together Time (9:05-10am)  [Event Sheet sent out on 16.6.23]

5/7/23                     Transition Day

7/7/23                     Summer Fayre

10/7/23                   Y6 Leavers’ Play (4:30pm) [Event Sheet coming soon…]

12-14/7/23              Y6 Residential Trip  [Parent Meeting held on 3.5.23]

17/7/23                   Half-term Cup Presentation

17/7/23                   Open Evening

18/7/23                   Sports Day & Family Picnic  [Event Sheet coming soon…]

21/7/23                   Leavers’ Assembly

21/7/23                   2022/23 Academic Year ends

24-25/7/23              INSET DAYS (Children not in school)

4/9/23                     2023/24 Academic Year starts

Friends of Alveston dates are also included in the website calendar. 

To view our calendar, with more information and dates, please click here.

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