Bell Boating
We have all had the best day ever down on the River Avon in Stratford! The children worked incredibly well in teams using their communication, cooperation and coordination skills. I hope you enjoy the photos. The children did us all proud.
We were so lucky with the weather and there were so many smiles and giggles from all of the children. We were even luckier to experience the water level changing in the lock. We learnt about how the water level changes using a special tool and chatted about plastic pollution in the rivers (we collected a plastic frisbee, metal can and a deflated helium balloon that were bobbing about in the water, which we put in the bin after our paddle).
Miss Mabbett
Year 5 Teacher
Leaf Man
This week, Reception have been exploring all things autumn. We explored the changing colours of the leaves and how they fall off the trees. We read the story 'Leaf Man', where the shapes and colours of the leaves create different things. The children in Reception used their imagination to make their own autumn creations. They used sticks, conkers, pinecones, leaves and goggly eyes and expressed their creativity. It's amazing and beautiful what the children have come up with, some of their creations are...
Blousey - flower
Leo - cowboy scarecrow
Eden - cat
Rory - Halloween dance club
Neve - Leaf Man
Author Visit
Year 2 and Year 3 were extremely lucky to be invited to The Croft school to meet author, Rob Bidduph. We enjoyed hearing about his journey as an author/illustrator, how he led 'draw with Rob' to thousands of children during lockdown and loved listening to him read his new book, 'I Follow the Fox'. What a wonderful morning!
Thank you very much to the parent-helpers that accompanied the children.
It's Buddy Time!
Buddies have been paired-up and it was smiles all round! If you would like to see some very happy faces, please click
here.
If you haven't already, catch up on all things
Online Safety Week here.
Our annual shoebox appeal has been launched!
Once again, Alveston C of E Primary School will be supporting the Shoebox Appeal. The children have had a special assembly this week to show the amazing work Teams4U does. Teams4u send gift-filled shoeboxes each year to children around the world who are in need; affected by poverty, disaster, disease or war. One of it’s charity warehouses is very local to us in Evesham.
If you would like to bring joy to a child this Christmas by sending a gift-filled shoebox, please follow the instructions provided in the Teams4u leaflet that has been sent home with your child this week. Extra leaflets can be found by the school office and extra labels can be downloaded from the Teams4u webpages:
http://teams4u.com
Shoeboxes can be made as a family or with a friend and it doesn’t need to be expensive. Toys grown out of at home (as long as they are clean) or charity shop finds are perfect.
Completed shoeboxes can be stacked in the school foyer. Please can these be sent into school as soon as possible but no later than Friday 15th November 2024.
Many thanks for your support with this worthwhile cause; we hope to send as many as possible.
Happy half term packing!
Mrs McFeely
Support Network Coffee Morning: Child Anxiety
On 26th November at 9.00 am, we will be holding a coffee morning for parents whose children suffer with anxiety. We are hoping this will build a support network in our community, with an opportunity for parents to share, listen, support or just to 'be' with others dealing with similar experiences.
If you would like to join us, please do! There will be coffee, tea and biscuits and Mrs Rogers too!
If you would like to find out more, please speak to Mrs Clewley or Mrs Newitt or email them via parents3002@welearn365.com.
Keeping Children Safe This Halloween
Halloween can be an exciting time of year for children, dressing up and going out after dark. But, whilst Halloween is supposed to be spooky there are some horrors that families will want to avoid. The Child Accident Prevention Trust have some top tips for a safe Halloween to remember for all the right reasons:
Remember Halloween costumes are highly flammable
Many fancy dress costumes are not manufactured to the same safety standards as normal clothing, meaning they can ignite almost instantly and burn far faster.
That’s why it is crucial to ensure children wearing Halloween costumes are kept well away from naked flames and other heat sources at all times.
Consider switching to battery-powered candles
You may want to switch to LED / flameless battery-powered candles to reduce the fire risk. But, be sure the battery compartment is secure. Many LED lights, and the remote controls for them, contain button batteries which can badly hurt or kill a small child if they swallow one and it gets stuck.
Be visible
Visibility is important all year round. However, after the clocks go back, it gets dark much earlier. By Halloween it will be dusk by 5 o’clock, just when children are out trick or treating.
Reflective tape can make a fun addition to Halloween costumes and make children more visible to drivers at twilight, as it is picked up in car headlights.
Fluorescent glow sticks and glow jewellery can make good costume accessories and can also help make children more visible to drivers.
If you’re going out earlier with little ones, then bright or fluorescent clothing is better for daytime visibility.
Stay safe near roads
Masks can make it harder for children to see or hear traffic. So, save the special masks for indoors and use face paint for trick or treating.
Encourage children to put mobile phones away when they are out trick or treating and crossing roads. Instead of using the phone as a light, carry a torch.
Children under 12 are best accompanied by an adult. Agreeing a pre-planned route for children over 12 and having a way of contacting a trusted adult if they need to offers freedom with less risk.
Click here for more top tips from the Child Accident Prevention Trust.
Did You Know October is Dyslexia Awareness Month?
Dyslexia awareness month falls in October every year and, as part of raising awareness of this learning disorder, Nessy are offering free parental resources until the end of the month.
Nessy are best known as advocates for children with dyslexia, around the globe. They have provided us with a
link to access a free, short video course.
We encourage as many people as possible to access this course, even if dyslexia does not affect your family. Building awareness helps to build understanding amongst us all. For further information regarding dyslexia, and the work that Nessy do, please click
here.
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) 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 via:
parents3002@welearn365.com.
Important Dates to Remember
Key dates for the Autumn term are HERE! You can find information relating to term dates here and teacher-led clubs here:
** Please note that our Christingle date has changed to 19th December (as per the email sent on 1st October via the eSchools app). As advanced warning, please note that our Easter service will be on Monday 7th April 2025 at 2.15pm in church.
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Autumn Term (1)
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21/10
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Half-Term Cup Assembly
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24/10
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Harvest Festival 2:15pm
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24/10
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FOA AGM
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25/10
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Crazy Hair Day
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HALF-TERM 28th October – 1st November
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Autumn Term (2)
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Celebration / Star of the Week Assemblies
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8/11, 15/11, 22/11, 29/11, 6/12, 13/12
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Teacher-Led Clubs – 4 weeks
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11th November to 6th December
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5/11
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Learning Time Together – Bible Stories (2:30pm)
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7/11
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Open Morning 9:30-11
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11/11
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Remembrance Service: Y2 & Y6 to visit War Memorial
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12/11
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Odd Socks Day
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18/11
26/11
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Open Morning 9:30-11
Parent Coffee Morning: Support for Child Anxiety
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6/12
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FOA Christmas Fayre/ Bake Off & Sale
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10/12
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Christmas Performances KS1 9-10am, KS2 10:30-11:30, Rec 2-3pm
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11/12
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Christmas Performances Rec 9-10am, KS1 10:30-11:30, KS2 2-3pm
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16/12
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Whole School Theatre Trip
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17/12
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Half-Term Cup Assembly
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18/12
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Christmas Lunch
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19/12
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**Christingle 2:15pm
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20/12
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Last day of term. Morning only - school closes at midday.
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20/12 (pm)
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INSET Afternoon (children not in school from midday)
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