17th February 2023
Yesterday, during our final Collective Worship of the half term, we had a different celebration. In addition to celebrating our cross-country runners, birthdays, team point winners and all our previous Half Term Cup winners, we celebrated those children who always do the right thing, but sometimes might think no-one has noticed.
The hall was full of waving hands, children eager to share who they wanted to present the award ‘you think you are under the radar, but we see the good work you do!’
Twenty-one children, one by one, told the whole school who they felt always made the right choices, in and out of the classroom. As a result, nineteen children were nominated by their peers.
Children talked about others always listening in class, working hard on specific pieces of work, being kind and a good friend. One of our youngest children celebrated an older child, who was the first to help him when he fell over. A Year 2 child was nominated three times by three different classmates for being kind, a good friend and working hard - what a super star!
What was evident throughout, was example after example of children demonstrating our school ethos and values day in, day out. Letting their light shine, often quietly, but their good work noticed by their friends. The children nominated said they were proud, some were surprised, but all were very deserving of these words of praise.
There were so many children wishing to celebrate others, we ran out of time! We discussed those who had not managed to present their award, seeking out their nominee and letting them know. I hope everyone managed to do this.
It was a wonderful, heart-warming celebration, a joyous way to start the day and end the half term. I asked the children if they would like to do it again and I am delighted the answer was a resounding ‘yes!’
I would like to wish all our families a wonderful half term, and hope it is full of love and rest. I look forward to welcoming you back on Monday 27th February and we can do it all again!
Anne Clewley
Head Teacher
Reception ~ Sophia
Year 1 ~ Zeina
Year 2 ~ Beatrice
Year 3 ~ Zanth
Year 4 ~ Reggie
Year 5 ~ TJ
Year 6 ~ Isa
Congratulations to everyone! You should be very proud.
We’ve also had reports of people parking in the bus stop. Please do not park on Knights Lane or Oak Road for pick-up or drops-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 resuming and to ensure the safety of all pedestrians.
We are so lucky to have use of the Football Club car park so please do continue to park here. It is so much safer for pedestrians and for loading and unloading into cars.
Thank you for helping to keep the children, residents and road users safe!
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Medicines in School
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Lunch menus - Autumn Term 2022
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Fitt4Kids before and after school clubs
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Naming Items in school
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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.
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17/02/23 Break up for Spring Half Term
27/02/23 Return to School
01/03/23 St David's Day!
01/03/23 Year Group Photos
02/03/23 World Book Day
07/03/23 Year 6 Class Assembly
14/03/23 Year 1 Class Assembly
21/03/23 Year 2 Class Assembly
28/03/23 Easter Service at St James's
29/03/23 Reception Class Assembly
30/03/23 Easter Bingo / Easter Raffle ** PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE
31/03/23 Break School Rules Day and break up for Easter holiday
17/04/23 Return to School
20/04/23 Bag-2-School
27-28/04/23 Sunflowers / Grow Seeds
4/05/23 FoA Committee Meeting
8/06/23 Bag-2-School
30/06/23 Non School Uniform
7/07/23 Summer Fayre
Friends of Alveston dates are also included in the website calendar.
