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Newsletter 30.6.23

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June 2023

30th June 2023

The summer term is always a special term. I have spoken before about the joy the improved weather brings to the atmosphere in school, but there is also so much happening both in and out of school with trips, visitors and themed weeks. This week is no exception, as you will find when you read on.
Aside from all the events and the exciting staff announcement below, there is another reason this is a favourite time for me personally - the reports! A huge task for us all to write and produce, it is wonderful to reflect on each child's journey over the academic year, go back further for some and marvel at their transformation since Reception, and to read about everyone's progress. It is not just the academic progress we value, it is also the personal growth in character, effort and behaviour that we applaud. Rejoicing in individual successes, wherever we may find them, makes my heart sing. Every child has made progress from their own starting points and I am proud of every single one of them. I know I will do this at the end of the year too, but I would like to take this opportunity to thank our community for each individual effort over the year to achieve these super outcomes. To our teaching teams and support staff, our parents and our children - this is a team effort, thank you for continuing to shine so brightly!
 
Anne Clewley
Head Teacher
Stars of the Week!
 
Reception ~ Sophie
Year 1 ~ Harrison
Year 2 ~ Edward
Year 3 ~ India-Rose & Harvey-James
Year 4 ~ Brooklyn
Year 5 ~ Thomas
Year 6 ~ Izzy A
Congratulations to all of our Stars - well done!

House Point Cup Winners!

Congratulations to Othello Yellows!

Make some noise!
 
Year 4 were very lucky this week to have Miss Dicker teach them all about her job at the Environmental Agency. They tested the volume and pitch of different sounds by using a noise meter, conducted their own experiments of soundwaves and pitch by using rulers and even listened to music created by a ruler! Miss Dicker tested the sound frequencies they could hear and compared it to how high or low Mrs Onslow and Miss Lennon could hear. Year 4 finished by testing how different materials make different sounds and how objects blocking the sound, such as a door or closed window, affect the volume. Thank you Miss Dicker for helping Year 4 to learn all about soundwaves, frequencies and pitch!
 
As you can see below, Year 4 spent some quieter moments at Forest School this week, roasting their own marshmallows.
This week, Year 6 were visited by 'Warwickshire Safe and Active Schools' for a Road Safety presentation about Impulse Control. Please click here for more information about this highly informative and timely session for our Year 6 pupils.
Online Safety Week
 
 It's been another busy week here as we covered all things Online Safety. Read all about it here! 
Staff Announcement
 
I am absolutely delighted to announce that Mrs McFeely and husband are expecting their third baby! Due mid December, we could not be happier for the McFeely family and look forward to welcoming their new baby to our Alveston Family. 
 
For children moving into Year 1 with Mrs McFeely, please do not worry! We have a wonderful plan for the remainder of the next academic year, which we look forward to sharing with you soon. For now, let's focus on this joyous announcement, as I am sure you will all join me in congratulating Mr and Mrs McFeely and wishing them all the very best for the coming months and for the future. 
Learning Together Time
 
It was wonderful having families join us for Learning Together Time once again this month. We really appreciate the support you provide in these sessions as we can show you a little of what learning at Alveston is like. Please do visit the newsletter next week for a detailed run down of all the fabulous activities that took place in the classrooms.
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.  
 
* NEW* Local Outdoor Stay and Play ~ Mucking About is a new outdoor stay and play group for children aged 6 months to 5 years old. Based in Stratford upon Avon, the group is open on Mondays and Fridays from 10-11.30am, Children can enjoy a range of different activities centred around a love of the outdoors. Booking essential! Please click here for more details...
 
Children's Self Defence class ~ If you're looking for a great way for the children to keep structure over the holidays, whilst building a skill set that will further develop confidence and social skills, then this Children's self defence class might be what you're looking for! More information can be found here.
 
Stratford Town Women & Girls FC ~ Stratford Town FC are recruiting female players across all age groups. Follow this link for more information on how you can join!
 
Stratford Junior Park Run - come join the fun! ~ Stratford-upon-Avon Junior Parkrun is a fun, free, weekly, timed 2k running event. Organisers are keen to expand its reach and to welcome children of all abilities to come along with their families to their fun event on Sunday mornings. Learn more here.
 
ArMUDgeddon ~ is a local family Mud Run organised by and in support of local Scout Groups. They have events in June and September for children ages 4-17. See what's going on here.
   
"Skills and More" Activity Camps ~ take a look here for details about some exciting activity camps taking place during the May half-term holidays. Primary school-aged children are welcomed to the Central Ajax Stadium in Warwick for football, drama, cookery and more! (Childcare vouchers are now accepted).
 
Stratford District Children & Family Centre ~ a new timetable is available for you to view here.
 
The latest edition of the Connect for Health school nursing service magazine can be found under the "Our Community" section of our website. This edition focuses on stress management for pupils who are completing exams. You will find links to useful websites and suggested activities to relieve stress for young people. Also, find out about Sun Awareness Week 2023 and good hand hygiene.
 
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/ 

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.

Parents Helpline and Webchat ~ YoungMinds are the UK’s leading charity fighting for children and young people's mental health. This charity also offers three different services to parents and carers who are concerned about their child’s mental health, up to the age of 25. You can find out more about the Parents Helpline, Webchat and Email service here.

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:

5/7/23                     Transition Day

7/7/23                     Summer Fayre

12-14/7/23             Y6 Residential Trip  [Parent Meeting held on 3.5.23; Event Sheet coming soon...]

17/7/23                   Y6 Leavers’ Play (4:30pm) [Event Sheet coming soon…]

17/7/23                   Open Evening

18/7/23                   Sports Day & Family Picnic  [Event Sheet coming soon…]

19/7/23                   Reserve Sports Day & Family Picnic

20/7/23                  Half-term Cup Presentation

21/7/23                   Leavers’ Assembly [Event Sheet coming soon…]

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.

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