House Point Cup Winners!
Congratulations to Charlecote Greens!
Star of the Week will be back next week!
Noise and Toys!
Year 4 have started their topic about sound this week. They learnt that sound is a type of energy which is created through vibrations. The louder the sound, the bigger the vibration. Mrs Onslow went to the other side of the field with some cymbals to show the particles travelling through the air. Year 4 saw the cymbals clash together before they heard the sound and then conducted their own experiments to see the vibrations.
Just before the Easter holidays, during DT, Year 4 researched, designed and created a Viking Longship Moving Toy designed specifically for use by a child in Reception class! As it was important to have a purpose and a user for our toy, we went to the Reception class during our evaluation process. We asked the other children if they would play with the toy again so we can see how we could improve our designs.
Safety and Safeguarding Measures at Pick Up
On Friday afternoon we sent a message via the website app about the safety measures we have in school around picking up children from the playground. Please do make sure you read this letter. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs Clewley via parents3002@welearn365.com, on 01789 293412. Thank you.
The Romans Are Coming!
On Saturday 29th April, Tiddington Village Residents Association will partner with Alveston Primary School to hold a Roman re-enactment on our school playing fields! The aim is to let the children of the area experience more about the Romans and how they lived.
Tiddington is steeped in Roman history and a group of enthusiasts, called 'The Victus', will set up camp to show how the local Iron Age people and Romans lived in the First century AD. The group will be showing the living history of these people in the setting of a small trading town associated with the Roman military. There will be Roman soldiers, as well as Roman and Iron Age traders and villagers.
All residents of Tiddington and Alveston are welcome. Dig out your old Roman gear and come along! Roman soldiers are particularly welcome. Please also feel free to bring along a picnic.
Further details re timings and what to expect can be found
here.
The Great Alveston Sunflower Competition!
Look out for Friends of Alveston selling sunflower seeds on the gate next week (Thursday and Friday morning and afternoon)! Friends are holding their sunflower growing competition again this year and hope as many children as possible will be eager to take part. There will be prizes for the 3 tallest sunflowers, so time to get your gardening gloves at the ready and get planting! Suggested donation of £1.50 per packet.
Gov.UK: Emergency Alerts System test this Sunday
Warwickshire residents are being reminded that at 3pm on Sunday 23rd April, all 4G and 5G compatible phones will receive a test message for the new Emergency Alerts System which will include a 10 second alarm and vibration. The alert system will be used in the event of emergencies, such as severe flooding, fires or extreme weather. The 10 second alert will sound even if devices are on silent. Further details can be found
here.
Stratford Foodbank Desperately Need Help!
The demand on the foodbank is soaring. This March, the Foodbank had its busiest month since their doors opened in 2013, feeding 550 people. The first quarter of 2023 has seen a 48% increase in the number of people they are feeding compared to 2022.
Please follow this
link to find out exactly how you can help and which items are the most needed. Any help you can give will be greatly appreciated.
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.
Stratford Literary Festival ~ A brilliant weekend of events are lined up for children and families on 6th-7th May 2023. The events are all about engaging children in books and reading and nurturing the pleasure that can be gained from both. Wonderful authors such as Philip Ardagh and Kristina Stephenson, Storyteller Peter Chand and Folksy Theatre are bringing Mister Magnolia to the Big Top circus tent - to name but a few. Take a look here for further details!
Little Kickers ~ Little Kickers have two core beliefs that they take into every football class they offer. Firstly, they believe in something they call “Play not Push” - teaching football in a fun, pressure-free environment, giving children a positive introduction to sport as a whole, not just football. Secondly, they believe football can be educational. Coached in the right way it can stimulate imagination and aid early development skills such as learning colours and numbers, following instructions and playing as a team. If this appeals to you and the young, budding footballers in your household, then please take a look
here for more information.
Coronation Bunting ~ Addington Fund, a farming charity based in Barford, has launched a campaign to help schools across Warwickshire brighten up their Coronation celebrations by donating lengths of brightly coloured knitted bunting. If you would like to purchase some bunting of your own, while supporting an amazing local charity, you can find more details
here.
Parenting Courses ~ Warwickshire County Council are offering parenting courses which have a focus on improving sleep in children and awareness and acceptance of autism. Click here to find out about free events available for everyone in Coventry and Warwickshire as part of World Autism Acceptance Week 2023. Information relating to the "Sleep Better" programme can be found via this
link.
The
April edition of the
Connect for Health school nursing service magazine can be found under the "Our Community" section of our website.
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/ , 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@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.
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:
27-28/4/23 Sunflowers / Grow Seeds
4/5/23 FoA Committee Meeting
30/6/23 Non School Uniform
7/7/23 Summer Fayre
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.
