Stars of the Week!
Reception ~ Steven
Year 1 ~ Ssshhhh! It's a surprise for next week!
Year 2 ~ Grace
Year 3 ~ Clemency
Year 4 ~ Cora
Year 5 ~ Cordelia
Year 6 ~ Max
Congratulations to all of our Stars - well done!
House Point Cup Winners!
Congratulations to Tudor Reds!
Reception class learnt all about the story, Owl Babies. They then sequenced the life cycle of an owl and drew and painted their own Owl Babies. This is my favourite story which I loved reading to my little girl, so it is lovely to see it alive in the classroom - great work, Reception!
Lest We Forget
This week, Year 6 were visited by Mr Harrison for a World War II talk. Mr Harrison shared his experiences of growing up during the war and what it was like for him to be evacuated to Herefordshire. It was wonderful for the children to meet and speak with someone who has first-hand knowledge of living through World War II. The children asked informative questions and were kind and respectful. Thank you Mr Harrison for taking the time to visit us.
Coats at the Ready!
So far this autumn the temperatures have been wonderfully warm and we are set for another lovely weekend.
To this point, children have not all needed their Alveston School coat. This is however set to change. To ensure our children can get the most out of their learning and to ensure they are always warm and dry, we would like all children to be back in their Alveston uniform coat everyday from Monday 16th October.
Exclusive Drama Club!
We are so lucky at Alveston to be able to offer you an exclusive drama club on offer from a very talented individual. See below for more information...
Shakespeare Drama Club
We are excited to announce that Rachel Winters is offering an after-school drama club that will be based on the works of William Shakespeare. Originally, the club was Key Stage 2 only but we are pleased to announce that the club is now open to children in Years 2-6! It will run from 3:15-4:15pm, in the school hall, every Friday until 15th December (with a break for half-term).
Throughout the term, the workshops will be exploring different drama games and exercises, along with working on scenes. The main aims of the sessions are to have fun, boost confidence and work on performance skills. The children will also work towards a short sharing for parents and carers at the end of term.
About Rachel:
Rachel’s credentials are extensive and impressive: Rachel trained at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in London.
Rachel's theatre work includes A Christmas Carol (RSC); Much Ado About Nothing and Macbeth (Shakespeare's Globe); The Woman in the Moon (Wanamaker Theatre); Babette's Feast (The Print Room); Sleeping Beauty (The Watermill); Dracula (UK tour); and As You Like It and The Comedy of Errors (Guildford Shakespeare Company).
TV/film credits include Borgia (Netflix/ Canal Plus); Doctors (BBC) and Vicious (the multi-award winning short horror film).
Rachel works as a visiting education practitioner at different organisations across the UK. At Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, she's delivered hundreds of workshops for young people. She's also a short course tutor at The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, where she's a regular BA Acting audition panellist too.
Please click here for further information and instructions on how to book these exciting workshops!
Year 6 Bake Sale
Last week's Bake Sale was a roaring success and Year 6 have definitely thrown down the gauntlet for the year groups that follow!
If you haven't already heard, Friends of Alveston are calling on all our talented bakers throughout the school to show off their baking skills and whip up some delectable treats. But there's a twist – it's not just about baking; it's also about showcasing the children's selling techniques!
Bake sales will be held across the year, representing each school year (see dates below). And the icing on the cake...? The year that has sold the most cakes will win a fantastic prize!
So, roll up your sleeves, put on your chef's hat, and get ready to impress with your baking and selling prowess. It's a friendly competition that promises loads of fun and deliciousness. Let's make this bake sale series a scrumptious success! Get involved on these dates:
Friday 6th October - Year 1
Friday 13th October - Reception
Friday 10th November - Year 4
Friday 24th November - Year 2
Friday 19th January - Year 5
Friday 26th January - Year 3
And as a little reminder to our taste-testing children, parents, carers and family members - don't forget your cake money!
Close But No Guitar!
Our guitar teacher, Tomm, told the office this week that he has had lots of children telling him that they want to learn guitar....and it just so happens that he has spaces available! Parents can apply for lessons via
https://www.warwickshiremusichub.org and click 'Enrol Today.' You can also email Tomm directly with any questions at
tommwilliams@warwickshire.gov.uk.
** Secondary School Applications for 2024 **
Don't miss the 31 October Secondary School Application Deadline!
The parent portal opened on 1 September for
Secondary 2024
applications (this applies only to children currently in Year 6).
All applications received by the deadline of 31 October will receive a school offer on 1 March next year, which is National Offer Day. Any applications submitted after the 31 October deadline will only be considered after this, which means that your child is much less likely to be offered a place at their preferred school.
Applications should be made online at: https://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/applying-secondary-school-place where parents and carers can also find useful information on school transport, priority school areas and admissions criteria. To help you make your decisions, we also encourage you to visit those schools you are considering, if possible, and to use all the six preferences available to you so that you maximise your child’s chances of a place at one of their preferred schools.
A Reminder from the Stratford Herald
The Stratford Herald have asked us to include a polite reminder regarding their Our First Day at School supplement, for 2023. Photos of Alveston Primary's new Reception class will be included and the supplement will be available to buy in local newsagents on Thursday 12th October. This makes a lovely keep-sake of your child's first year at school.
The latest edition of the
Connect for Health school nursing service magazine can be found
here or under the "Our Community" section of our website.
Did you know that an estimated 1 in every 10 people in the UK has some degree of Dyslexia? Find out about Dyslexia and how people with Dyslexia may experience more challenges, within C4H's latest newsletter. There are links to webpages to access further information and support. Also take a look at their Halloween activities and trick or treat safety advice - Do’s and Don'ts to ensure children have fun safely this Halloween!
Don't Forget: the Mop Fair is coming next week...!
With the screams of delight and all the fun of the Mop fair, come the screams of anguish re road closures! Please see below for information relating to which local roads will be closed, and when, so that you can plan your journeys ahead (and hopefully ward off that annual headache!):
Temporary road closures on 20th - 22nd October 2023
For those of you who may not know, the 2023 Annual Mop Fair in Stratford-upon-Avon will take place on Tuesday 11 October and Wednesday 12 October.
The Charity Mop is on Tuesday 11 October from 15:00 until 23:00. The Main Mop is on Wednesday 12 October from 11:00 to 23:00 and will be formally opened by the Chairman of Stratford-on-Avon District Council.
Stratford's associated 'Runaway Mop' is on Friday 21 October from 15:00 until 23:00 and Saturday 22 October from 11:00 to 23:00.
Have fun...and dodge that traffic!
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.
The section below is updated every week, for your quick reference:
Lego Café ~ Pop down to St James' Church, Alveston, for some Lego fun! Try out your Lego building skills, with cake on hand, on Saturday 14th October, from 2-4pm. Find out more
here.
Activity Camps ~ Looking for some October Half-Term activities? Look no further than the Skills & More holiday activity camps being held at the Central Ajax Football Club in Warwick! Click
here to check out the range of sessions on offer.
Stratford Fun Palace ~ Pop along to the Crowne Plaza on Saturday 7th October between 10am and 4pm and discover
FREE activities for all ages. Join in, share your skills, make friends, learn how to handle tools, beat a drum, sing, create a harvest rag wreath or a spooky Halloween decoration. Or just sit back with a cuppa and enjoy the company. Click
here for more details.
Stratford Karate Club ~ USKO Karate Club are offering a free trial lesson for children (5+), teenagers and adults alike! For how to book, click
here.
Virtual First Aid ~ Barnado's Warwickshire Children & Family Centres, in conjunction with Freddie's Wish, are offering virtual first aid courses for parents, grandparents and carers, in October. The sessions are free and all you need is a laptop or phone with a camera and internet access. Booking is required! Please follow this
link for more information. This is an amazing opportunity not to be missed!
Fitt4Kids....with a difference! ~ Fitt4kids are offering an after-school sports club session on Thursdays from 3:30-4:30pm. For more information, please follow this
link. You'll also find information about their-wrap-around sessions and more.
Below are a few helpful resources to help support you and your local community:
Stratford & District Children & Family Centre ~ a new timetable of classes and activities is available for you to view
here. The centre is also running a drop-in service for men and women experiencing domestic violence to meet with an outreach worker. Further information can be found
here.
The latest edition of the
Connect for Health school nursing service magazine can be found
here or under the "Our Community" section of our website. Did you know that an estimated 1 in every 10 people in the UK has some degree of Dyslexia? Find out about Dyslexia and how people with Dyslexia may experience more challenges, within C4H's latest newsletter. There are links to webpages to access further information and support. Also take a look at their Halloween activities and trick or treat safety advice - Do’s and Dont’s to ensure children have fun safely this Halloween!
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.
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
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.
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 be, email parents3002@welearn365.com for assistance.
Important Dates to Remember
Key dates for the autumn term and the new academic year are HERE! They have also been added to the website calendar. You can find information relating to term dates here and teacher-led club dates here:
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Autumn Term (1)
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Celebration / Star of the Week Assemblies:
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15/9, 22/9, 29/9, 6/10, 13/10, 20/10
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Teacher-Led Clubs (6 wks)
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11th Sept to 20th Oct
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6/10
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Adult Quiz Night
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6/10
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Y1 Bake Sale
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13/10
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Parents Reading Together Time – 2:30 to 3pm
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13/10
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Reception Bake sale
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16/10
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Bag-2-School
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19/10
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Harvest Festival (in church at 2pm)
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20/10
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Autumn Disco (fancy dress optional): KS1 3:15-4:15/KS2 4:30-5:30
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23/10
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Half-Term Cup Assembly
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27/10
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Crazy Hair Day (£1)
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HALF-TERM 30th October – 3rd November
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Autumn Term (2)
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Celebration / Star of the Week Assemblies
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10/11, 17/11, 24/11, 1/12, 8/12, 15/12
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Teacher-Led Clubs (4 wks)
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13th Nov to 8th Dec
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9/11
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Open Morning 9:30-11
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9/11
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Friends of Alveston AGM
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10/11
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Remembrance Service: Y2 & Y6 to visit War Memorial
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10/11
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Y4 Bake Sale
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13/11
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Odd Socks Day
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14/11
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Parents’ Evening 3:30-6:30pm (face-to-face)
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16/11
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Parents’ Evening 3:30-6:30pm (face-to-face)
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20/11
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Open Morning 9:30-11
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24/11
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Y2 Bake Sale
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8/12
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Christmas Fair/Raffle
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12/12
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Christmas Performances KS1 9-10am, KS2 10:30-11:30, Rec 2-3pm
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13/12
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Christmas Performances Rec 9-10am, KS1 10:30-11:30, KS2 2-3pm
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18/12
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Half-Term Cup Assembly
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TBC
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Whole School Theatre Trip
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22/12
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Last day of term. Morning only - school closes at midday!
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22/12
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INSET Afternoon (children not in school from midday!)
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Friends of Alveston dates for 2023 are also included in the website calendar.
