I want to ride my bicycle!
This week Year 6 participated in a Bikeability course.
For level 1 they learnt how to maintain their bicycle, glide, control their bike, pedal and be aware of surroundings. For level 2, the children were able to head out of school and on to the roads around Tiddington!
They learnt how to start and stop, pass stationary vehicles, understand and negotiate the road and share the road with others.
All the children gave one hundred percent effort and had lots of fun. Well done Year 6!
Half Term Cup Winners and House Point Cup Winners!
Half Term Cup Winners
Well done to the Half Term Cup Winners!
Reception ~ it's a surprise!
Year 1 ~ Hugo
Year 2 ~ Max
Year 3 ~ India-Rose
Year 4 ~ Jack La
Year 5 ~ Oli
Year 6 ~ Ruben
Congratulations to everyone!
House Point Cup Winners
Congratulations to Avon Blues!
!! Friends of Alveston Annual General Meeting!!
You may remember in our newsletter on 30th September we asked you to save the date for The Friends of Alveston's Annual General Meeting. The meeting is on Thursday 17th November in the school Community Room. The Committee have however changed the time to 2pm to enable more parents to attend.
It is the most important meeting of the year as we need to fill some committee places. You can find all the information about the meeting and the committee by following this
link.
Please remember we really do need your help! If these committee positions are not filled, we will not be able to have a parents’ association and sadly it will mean the end of many exciting events our children and families enjoy.
Friends of Alveston Events Update
Christmas Cards
Your child has come home with extra homework this week! They can draw their design over the holiday and you can choose to buy Christmas cards and a variety of gifts with their design print. Please make sure these are back in school on Monday 31st October.
Bags 2 School
If you are having a half term sort out, please hang on to your rejects! Friends will be organising a Bags 2 School pick up before Christmas.
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. This week we have added some information regarding some exciting events in our area and some useful resources for parents:
Shoebox campaign 2022 ~ with your kind help, we would love to support the Teams4U nationwide shoebox appeal which provides Christmas gifts to vulnerable children and families, who would otherwise be left with nothing this Christmas. Please be a part of this ongoing story that is continuing to impact and change lives, by donating a shoebox to this year's appeal. Click
here for more information. The children will hear from a member of the Teams4U team when we return, but if you are buying new shoes over the half term break - please keep the boxes!
Fitt4Kids ~ if you are working during the October half-term holidays, have children easily bored at home, or just need some time to yourself, FiTT4kids are able to help! Click
here for more information.
Cycle Instructor Recruitment ~ ever considered becoming a Cycle Instructor? The role is ideal for individuals looking for term-time work within school hours, individuals looking to get back into work or retired people looking to deliver rewarding work. More information on the role can be found on our Community Pages or at
careers.outspokentraining.co.uk
WANTED: School Governance Professionals ~ Warwickshire Governor Services wish to recruit additional School Governance Professionals to deliver a high-quality clerking service to schools, to meet increased demand. This role is part time and extremely flexible. Please follow this
link for further details. The closing date is 31
st October 2022.
Fun, free, family shows in Half Term with Highly Sprung Theatre ~ Highly Sprung’s pledge to make a greener future is shared through a funny but thought-provoking piece of children’s theatre. Explore your local library and be entertained for free! Click
here for more information regarding participating libraries, dates and times. No need to book, just drop in!
Local events for Half Term and Christmas ~ October Half Term is just around the corner and the Raring2go! Autumn magazine is here to help! The
digital newsletter is on hand to help you plan fun days out and activities over the school holiday, and also in the run up to Christmas.
The latest Connect for Health and Families Warwickshire magazines can be found under the "Our Community" section of our website (October 2022) - 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 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.
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.
Lunch menus - Autumn Term 2022
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 be, please email:
parents3002@welearn365.com for assistance
Dates to remember this term
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.
21/10 - 28/10 Half Term
2/11/22 Open Morning (Reception 2023)
8/11/22 Parents’ Evening 3.30-6.30 at school
9/11/22 Parents’ Evening 3.30-6.30 at school
11/11/22 Year 2 and Year 6 Memorial Service at Alveston War Memorial
17/11/22 Open Morning (Reception 2023)
17/11/22 Friends of Alveston AGM 2pm
5/12/22 Christmas Play Dress Rehearsal
6/12/22 Christmas Performances KS1 9-10, KS2 10.30-11.30, Rec 2-3
7/12/22 Christmas Performances Rec 9-10, KS1 2-3, KS2 6-7
7/12/22 Bring-a-Bottle (Christmas Fayre)
9/12/22 Christmas Fayre
13/12/22 Christingle Service in church 2pm
15/12/22 Christmas Jumper Day
16/12/22 Christmas Party Day / Break up for Christmas Holidays
9/1/23 Bags for School
9/2/23 FoA Committee Meeting
10/2/23 Valentine’s School Disco
16/2/23 School Uniform Sale
30/3/23 Easter Bingo / Easter Raffle
31/3/23 Break the Rules Day
24/4/23 Bags for Schools
27-28/4/23 Sunflowers / Grow Seeds
4/5/23 FoA Committee Meeting
30/6/23 Non School Uniform
7/7/23 Summer Fayre
Friends of Alveston dates are also included in the website calendar.
To view our calendar, with more information and dates, please
click here.
