Percentage Attendance Levels by Year Group (to date)
Reception - 94.5%
Year 1 - 94.6%
Year 2 - 98%
Year 3 - 97%
Year 4 - 96.7%
Year 5 - 97.4%
Year 6 - 95.3%
Overall School Total - 96.2%
A Big Thank You to the Friends of Alveston!
UKS2 would like to say a huge thank you to the Friends of Alveston for purchasing our brand-new dictionaries! We have really enjoyed using them this week—they’ve already made a big difference to our learning. The new dictionaries have helped us to find meanings more quickly, check our spellings, and explore new vocabulary with ease. Having these fantastic resources in our classrooms has made our work more accessible and enjoyable. Thank you again for your generosity and support!
— From everyone in UKS2
2025 Christmas Shoebox Appeal!
Once again, Alveston C of E Primary School is proud to support the Teams4U Shoebox Appeal! This week, your child will have brought home a Teams4U leaflet, and in the first week back after half term, we’ll hold a special assembly to share more about the incredible work Teams4U does each year.
Teams4U send gift-filled shoeboxes to children across the globe who are facing hardship due to poverty, disaster, disease, or conflict. One of their charity warehouses is conveniently located nearby, in Evesham.
If you’d like to brighten a child’s Christmas by donating a gift-filled shoebox, please follow the simple instructions in the leaflet sent home. Additional leaflets are available from the school office, and extra labels can be downloaded from the Teams4U website:
http://teams4u.com
Shoeboxes can be prepared as a family or with friends, and don’t need to be costly. Clean, gently used toys from home or charity shop finds are wonderful. If you’re finding it tricky to source a shoebox, we’re able to offer a limited supply of pre-wrapped/special Teams4U boxes, available in the school foyer.
Please send completed shoeboxes into school as soon as possible, with a final deadline of Friday 14th November 2025. Boxes can be left in the school foyer.
Thank you so much for your generous support with this meaningful project — together, we hope to send as many shoeboxes as possible (and beat last years total!).
Wishing you a joyful half term and happy packing!
Mrs McFeely
Mould!
Year 6 have been exploring how mould grows and the different conditions that can affect its growth. Each group chose their own investigation question, made a prediction, and observed their results over two weeks. The children discovered that mould grows best when there is oxygen, darkness, moisture, and a temperature between 5° and 26°C.
Forest School Retrospective!
By Mrs McFeely
Turn back time to the start of term and Year 2’s first Forest School trip of the year — it was a soggy one! We began by embracing the rain, singing a cheerful song: “If all of the raindrops were lemon drops and gum drops, oh what a rain it would beeeeee...” Before long, the sun shone brightly, warming everyone up again.
With the weather on our side, we set off for blackberry picking, painting, and bug hunting! The children discovered lots of creepy crawlies, including a very well-camouflaged grasshopper—can you spot it?—and some impressively large spiders. Well done, Year 2!
And now for something EXTRA special...
Last weekend, Jess from Year 6 took part in the British Equestrian Vaulting Championships. If you didn't already know (we didn't!), equestrian vaulting is an incredible sport that combines dance and gymnastics on horseback! WOW! It takes agility, balance, and a real bond between vaulter and horse.
Each year, only the top 15 ranked British vaulters in each section, are selected to compete, and Jess was chosen both individually and as part of a squad. Jess came 3rd individually, and her team won their event, becoming British Champions!
We just cannot get over the talent of our Alveston children and the wonderful things that they do, not only at school, but outside of school too. Jess's Mum has told us of her pride in how hard Jess works and how confident she becomes when she is performing in a sport she loves.
Truly amazing, Jess! Congratulations!!! We hope you are as proud of yourself as we all are of you.
ArtBase is Coming to Alveston Primary in 2026!
Is your child a budding artist? Would your children benefit from learning basic drawing and painting techniques? Does your son or daughter have a flair for the creative? Well, good news! We are excited to tell you that
ArtBase are running an after-school club at Alveston Primary for
Years 2-6 from 13th January 2026! Lessons will run every Tuesday (excluding 17th March) from 3:15-4:15pm. Lessons will be fun and relaxed with simple, step-by-step instructions, while introducing basic drawing and painting techniques. Please click
here for payment information and how to book.
Spaces for this popular club are limited so please do book early!
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).
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
Forest School Dates
Below are Forest School dates for your diary. The children will need to wear PE kit to school with tracksuit bottoms or leggings and have a long sleeve top such as a hoodie. Wellies and possibly a rain coat will also be required:
Autumn Term (2)
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Year Group
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7.11.25
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Y3
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14.11.25
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Y1
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21.11.25
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Y2
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28.11.25
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Rec
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5.12.25
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Y6
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12.12.25
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Y5
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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 dates here.
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HALF TERM 27th October to 31st October
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3/11/25
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Back to School
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Y5 Swimming
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3/11, 10/11, 17/11, 24/11, 1/12, 8/12
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Autumn Term (2)
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Celebration / Star of the Week Assemblies
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7/11, 14/11, 21/11, 28/11, 5/12, 12/12, *15/12 (Half Term Cup)
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Teacher-Led Clubs – 4 weeks
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3rd November to 5th December 2025 (inclusive) excluding parents' evening week
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11/11
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Y2 & Y6 – War Memorial (Alveston)
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12/11
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New Reception 2026 Open Morning (1) (9:30- 11)
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18/11 & 20/11
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Parents Evening
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24/11
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New Reception 2026 Open Morning (2) (9:30- 11)
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27/11
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Friends of Alveston – Christmas Wreath Making (18+)
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1-5/12
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Christmas Book Fair Week
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1/12
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Friends of Alveston - Shine Bright Christmas Night 3.15 - 5.30
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9/12
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Christmas Performances: KS1 9-10; KS2 10:30-11:30; Rec 2-3
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10/12
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Christmas Performances: Rec 9-10; KS1 10:30-11:30; KS2 2-3
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16/12
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Christingle (St. James’ Church, Alveston) (2:15pm)
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19/12
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Last day of Term [children to be collected at midday]
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END OF TERM 19th December (pm) to 4th January
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5/1/26
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Back to school
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