9th December 2022
In our last newsletter, I mentioned traditions and this week at Alveston has been full of them! The tradition of the school nativity at Alveston has evolved over recent years to six performances of three separate productions…and this week it was show time! Our Reception children performed a nativity called ‘Mary’s Knitting’, Year 1 and Year 2 took part in their nativity ‘A King is Born’ and Years 3 and 4 presented the pantomime ‘Panto Pandemonium’. The productions were just amazing and showcased the talent, confidence and brilliance of our children. The hard work that has gone into delivering these wonderful performances was evident throughout. Next week we will publish individual news features on each of the performances with more photos in our news section.
Thank you to everyone involved: parents and families for learning lines and helping with costumes; the admin team for organising tickets and supporting with queries; those who helped put up the stage, organise the chairs; the teaching teams for producing and directing the plays and to the children for learning lines, acting, singing and being utterly dazzling! Thank you all for delivering this wonderful experience and fond memories for our community.
The outcome of all this, that other known tradition – me getting emotional over the wonder of our children shining so, so brightly!
Wishing you all a peaceful and restful weekend,
Anne Clewley
Head Teacher
P.S.! Don't forget, if you are getting your Christmas tree this weekend, when you buy from Warwickshire Christmas Trees, school receive 10% of the sales. For more details please see below in our Community News. Warwickshire Christmas Trees have supplied our trees for the school hall for the last 4 years and each one has been a beauty!
Reception ~ Lottie and Tommy
Year 1 ~ Ben
Year 2 ~ Korra
Year 3 ~ Cora
Year 4 ~ Felix
Year 5 ~ Sam
Year 6 ~ Olivia and Evie
Congratulations to all of our Stars!
House Point Cup Winners
The Christmas fun and celebrations continue at school! Don't miss out!
- Monday 12th: Christmas Productions 2020 5.30pm current Y2; 6.15pm current Y3 and Y4; 7.15pm current Y5 and Y6
- Tuesday 13th: Christingle Service starting at 2pm at St James’
- Friday 16th: Christmas Party Day - A day filled with shows, discos and Christmas fun. We will also enjoy our Christmas lunch which children can order on the day. Children may wear their festive clothes - think festive colours or Christmas jumpers! Anything goes as long as everyone wears sensible shoes, clothes appropriate to the weather and their Alveston school coat!
Please remember (and tell your friends!) that all our communication regarding events in school are made via messages on the eschools app and within our newsletter. To make sure you are in the know, please make sure you read our weekly newsletter. Thank you.
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 or Oak Road for pick up or drops 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 resuming and to ensure the safety of all pedestrians.
The car park is safer for pedestrians as well as families loading and unloading into cars. Parents have reported an increase in cars parked on Oak Road and many cars have parked on double yellow lines. Please be considerate to the safety of all. Thank you.
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.
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.
Lunch menus - Autumn Term 2022
Lunch menus for the Autumn Term are available in the Parents section of our website - please click here to view.
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.
12/12/22 Christmas Productions 2020
13/12/22 Christingle Service in church 2pm
16/12/22 Christmas Jumper Day
16/12/22 Christmas Party Day / Break up for Christmas Holidays
9/2/23 FoA Committee Meeting
10/2/23 Valentine’s School Disco
16/2/23 School Uniform Sale
29/3/23 Easter Bingo / Easter Raffle
31/3/23 Non School Uniform
20/4/23 Bag-2-School
27-28/4/23 Sunflowers / Grow Seeds
4/5/23 FoA Committee Meeting
30/6/23 Non School Uniform
7/7/23 Summer Fayre
