All Things Egypt!
The children in Year 3 had a great time working with Mrs Bakhet who came into school recently to help the children learn more about modern day Egypt. They learnt lots about Egyptian culture, food, geography and even got hands on with some Arabic writing!
شكراً (Arabic for "thank you")
Giddy-Up!
A huge well done to Harry, in Year 3, who has been excelling in his horse-riding recently. Harry won his beautiful rosettes for his knowledge of looking after a horse and for his riding skills. We are so proud of you, Harry!
Alveston Athletes!
On Monday, some of our fantastic athletes competed in the second round of athletics in the field events. We had some impressive competition where children competed against pupils in their year group from different Stratford cluster schools in events such as the howler throw, high jump and the long jump.
In the howler throw, Immy (Y3) threw 15m and came in second place. Frankie (Y3) finished in third place throwing 23.5m. Hattie (Y4) finished in first place for the girls throwing 22.2m and Edward (Y4) threw 20.7m. Magda (Y5) and Elliot (Y5) finished in fourth place throwing 13.8m and 28.5m, respectively. Isabelle (Y6) finished in third place throwing 15.6m and Daniel (Y6) came second with 29.5m. Some impressive distances!
In the high jump, Cora (Y5) jumped 85cm and both Thomas (Y5) and Sophie (Y6) cleared 1m. Henry (Y6) was super impressive clearing 1.21m - the highest jump out of all the schools. Well done!
In the long jump, Charlotte (Y3) came third with a jump of 2.5m, Korra (Y4) came second jumping 2.9m. Harry (Y4) came fourth with a 2.4m jump and Alexa (Y5) also finished fourth with a jump of 2.3m. Harvey-James (Y5) jumped a whopping 3.4m finishing in third place. Emmie (Y6) finished in fourth place with a jump of 3.2m and finally Harry (Y6) finished in third place jumping 2.9m. They really did go the distance!
A huge congratulations to all of our Alveston Athletes. You should be so proud of yourselves and your achievements - especially considering it was another hot one! Well done, Alveston!
As promised, above are some fab pictures of Year 2's recent trip to the Sealife Centre, in Birmingham. They learned all about the habitats of the animals they have been studying in Science.
Summer Reading Challenge 2025!
The 2025 Summer Reading Challenge starts this weekend! There is lots going on in Warwickshire Libraries over the next few weeks with a range of free events, as well as the challenge throughout the holidays. Have a read here for more information.
Can You Help?
You may or may not know that the Tiddington Community Centre hosts the Stratford AsYouLikeIt Club for the Blind and Partially sighted, who meet at the TCC every other Thursday (except August).
Many of the members rely on organised transport (provided by VASA) for them to get to and from the TCC however numbers for next Thursday 10th July are such that TCC urgently need an additional volunteer driver!
Could anyone help?
Members are picked up from their home from 1.15pm onwards in order to get to the TCC for 2pm.
They are then collected at 4pm for their journey home.
IF you are able to help next Thursday then please contact Rob Cobley, Chair AYLI Blind Club
rob.cobley@touchwoodonline.com
Thank you!
Community Interest
We post community events and projects on our website under 'Our Community'. For more information about activities open to you, your family and your local community, please do check the pages regularly:
Last but not least, you can also find a list of
Stratford Food Bank's "MOST WANTED" items right
here. Please do take a look and help to support those in need in our local community.
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.
Sickness and Absence
Please let the school office know each day your child is absent from school by calling 01789 293412, option 1, and leaving a message. You may also email
parents3002@welearn365.com. You do not need to contact us daily if your child is sick/vomits. Absences for sickness/vomiting 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).
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
Forest School Dates
Below are the remaining Forest School dates for your diary. The children will need to wear PE kit to school with tracksuit bottoms or leggings and have a long sleeve top such as a hoodie. Wellies (and possibly a rain coat) will also be required:
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Fri 11th Jul
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Year 5
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Fri 18th Jul
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Year 4
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Important Dates to Remember
Key dates for the Summer Term are HERE! You can find information relating to term dates
here and teacher-led clubs
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Summer Term (2)
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Celebration / Star of the Week Assemblies
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11/7, *14/7 (Half Term Cup)
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Teacher-Led Clubs – 4 weeks
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9th June to 4th July
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7/7
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Y5 Trip to Mary Arden’s Farm [event sheet sent on 10/6/25]
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7/7
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Y6 End of Year Play [event sheet sent on 11/6/25]
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8/7
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Y1 Trip to ThinkTank (Birmingham) [event sheet sent on 17/6/25]
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9/7
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Y4 Trip to Coombe Abbey Park [event sheet sent on 11/6/25]
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10/7
11/7
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Y5 End of Year Play (4:30pm) [event sheet sent on 10/6/25]
Y3 Trip to Habitat Trust [event sheet sent on 10/6/25]
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15/7
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Sports Day & Picnic [event sheet sent on 13/6/25]
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16/7
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Reserve Sports Day & Picnic
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Boogie Walk! [event sheet sent on 25/6/25]
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18/7
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Y6 Leavers’ Assembly [event sheet sent on 26/6/25]
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18/7
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RockSteady Concert (2:15pm) [event sheet coming soon!]
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18/7
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LAST DAY IN SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN
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21/7
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INSET DAY (no children in school)
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22/7
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Summer Holidays officially begin!
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