28th June 2024
The week has been full of yet more ways to SHINE, such as children taking part in athletics events and a number of school trips. As I am writing this, our Year 6 children have just finished performing their Leaver’s Play to the rest of the school. Whilst I could not hear the play - I'm saving myself for the performance on Monday! - I can hear the whoops of delight and loud clapping of appreciation. The sun may have disappeared, but Alveston is still shining brightly!
Whatever you are doing this weekend, enjoy!
Anne Clewley
Head Teacher
This week, our Key Stage 2 children participated in a track athletics event against other Stratford schools. We were incredibly impressed by their sportsmanship as they not only cheered for their own team but also encouraged and supported other participants from the Stratford community. All our children showcased remarkable speed and effort. We are proud to highlight the following students who placed in their races:
- Edward – 2nd place in the Year 3 Long Distance
- Oliver – 4th place in the Year 4 Long Distance
- Henry - 3rd place in the Year 5 Long Distance
- William – 3rd place in the Year 6 Long Distance
- Chloe – 4th place in the Year 6 Long Distance
- George – 2nd place in the Year 6 Sprint
Last weekend, Freya, from Year 3, competed in the Mike Wardle Sprints for Stratford Sharks. Freya put her skills to the test in the 50m freestyle, 50m backstroke and 50m butterfly and achieved not 1, not 2 but 3 silver medals!!! WOW! These were Freya's first ever swimming medals so she was understandably very excited! It was a real treat to get to see these medals during Shine Time this week. Freya shared her ambition for the Gold medals next time too...watch out Sharks! Very well done, Freya!
Attendance Letters
May we offer our sincere apologies for not getting the attendance letters out for last half term. I know you will have missed them!
Our Eco Committee have been true courageous advocates and challenged all the staff to do their part to reduce paper usage in school. As I mentioned in a previous newsletter, we planned to send attendance reports to parents and our children's school reports via email to reduce paper usage by approximately 4000 sheets of paper each year.
We have been working hard on this and we are now ready to go! On Monday 1st July we will send out your child's attendance report by email. This is an important email, as it will act as a dry run for the end of year reports, which will be sent on Friday 5th July. It is important you let us know by 8am on Tuesday 2nd July, if you do not receive the email on Monday or if you have trouble opening the link. This will give us time to resolve any glitches ready for Friday.
We would also welcome any feedback about the format of the attendance reports, so please do let us know!
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.
Key Information
Don't forget to keep up-to-date with all our School News by visiting: www.alvestoncofeprimary.co.uk and click on the ‘News’ tab. If you are not set up on the e-schools App, and would like to be, please email parents3002@welearn365.com for assistance.
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Summer Term (2) |
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Celebration / Star of the Week Assemblies |
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Remaining: 05.07, 12.07 15.7 Half Term Cup Assembly |
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Teacher-Led Clubs (4 wks) |
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10 June – 5 July |
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27/6/24 |
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Year 6 trip to Sikh Gurdwara [Event Sheet sent on 13.5.24] |
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1/7/24 |
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New Reception Settling Sessions (Week 2) |
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1/7/24 |
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Year 6 Leavers’ Play (4:30pm) |
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3-5/7/24 |
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Year 6 Residential |
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10/7/24 |
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Transition Day / Year 5 Residential Meeting (5pm) |
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15/7/24 |
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Half Term Cup presentation |
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15/7/24 wk |
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Healthy School Week |
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15/7/24 |
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Open Evening |
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16/7/24 |
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Sports’ Day and Family Picnic |
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17/7/24 |
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Reserve Sports’ Day and Family Picnic |
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19/7/24 |
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Leavers’ Assembly |
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19/7/24 |
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INSET Afternoon. School closes at midday/noon |
