21st November 2025
This week, Year 2 have been exploring important ways to stay safe online. They learned that not everything we see on the internet can be trusted and discussed how to make sensible choices when using technology. A key focus was Alveston's golden rule: always check and speak to a trusted adult if something doesn’t feel right.
The children watched CEOP videos to help them understand safer online behaviour and then worked in groups to create and perform their own role-play scenarios. They really enjoyed acting out different situations and showed great awareness of how to stay safe online.
In PE, Year 2 have been learning all about team-building games. Their focus was on working together to complete a shared task. In groups, the children took part in a variety of activities using hoops — including a challenge where they had to cross the “sea” without stepping outside the three hoops! Each team listened carefully to their team leader’s instructions and collaborated brilliantly to complete their mission. They showed excellent teamwork, communication, and made sure everyone was included.
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Football or rugby boots (size 1 and above)
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Old shin pads
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Goalkeeper gloves
If you have any of these items that are no longer being used, we would greatly appreciate your donations. Your generosity will help ensure that all students have the equipment they need to fully participate in sports and stay active. Please drop off donations at the school office.
Thank you for your support! And thank you to all parents who have already donated to us - your pre-loved items have already been used in our afterschool clubs and sports fixtures. These donations make a huge difference to the children's experience and enjoyment of sport at school.
Along with the raffle tickets sent home in book bags this week, you will find a letter explaining the prizes available and the deadline for returning sold raffle tickets. Please post these into the FOA post box outside the school office, or pass them to a committee member.
The raffle will be drawn on 12th December — be in it to win it! Don’t miss out on these fabulous prizes!
Thanks,
FOA
If you have a child that is due to start in Reception or move to a Junior School in September 2026, then you can now apply for their school place.
All applications received by the deadline of 15 January 2026 will receive a school offer on 16 April next year, which is National Offer Day. Any applications submitted after the 15 January deadline will only be considered after this, meaning the child is much less likely to be offered a place at a preferred school.
Applications can be made online at www.warwickshire.gov.uk/primaryplace, where you can also find useful information about priority school areas and admissions criteria.
Read more here.
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:
Below are 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 a rain coat/ will also be required:
Autumn Term (2)
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Year Group |
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28.11.25 |
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Rec |
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5.12.25 |
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Y6 |
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12.12.25 |
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Y5 |
Spring Term (1)
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Date |
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Year Group |
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9.1.26 |
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Y4 |
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16.1.25 |
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Y3 |
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23.1.25 |
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Y1 |
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30.1.25 |
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Y2 |
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6.2.25 |
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Rec |
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13.2.25 |
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Y6 |
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23.2.25 |
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Y5 |
Key dates for the Autumn Term are HERE! You can find information relating to term dates here and teacher-led clubs dates here.
* Please note that all dates published are subject to change/cancellation - please check this page and/or the website calendar regularly:
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Y5 Swimming |
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24/11, 1/12, 8/12 |
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Autumn Term (2) |
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Celebration / Star of the Week Assemblies |
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28/11, 5/12, 12/12, *15/12 (Half Term Cup) |
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Teacher-Led Clubs – 4 weeks |
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3rd November to 5th December 2025 (inclusive) excluding parents' evening week |
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24/11 |
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New Reception 2026 Open Morning (2) (9:30- 11) |
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27/11 |
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Friends of Alveston – Christmas Wreath Making (age 18+) |
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1-5/12 |
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Christmas Book Fair Week |
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1/12 |
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Friends of Alveston - Shine Bright Christmas Night 3.15 - 5.30 |
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9/12 |
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Christmas Performances: KS1 9-10; KS2 10:30-11:30; Rec 2-3 |
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10/12 |
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Christmas Performances: Rec 9-10; KS1 10:30-11:30; KS2 2-3 |
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16/12 |
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Christingle (St. James’ Church, Alveston) (2:15pm) |
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19/12 |
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Last day of Term [children to be collected at midday] |
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END OF TERM 19th December (pm) to 4th January |
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5/1/26 |
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Back to school |
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Spring Term (1) |
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Celebration / Star of the Week Assemblies |
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16/1, 23/1, 30/1, 6/2, *9/2 (Half Term Cup) |
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Teacher-Led Clubs – 4 weeks |
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12th January to 6th February 2026 (inclusive) |
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Y4 Swimming |
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5/1, 12/1, 19/1, 26/1, 2/2, 9/2 |
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7/1 |
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TT RockStars Day (Y4 & Y5) |
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16/1 |
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Young Voices Concert |
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2-5/2 |
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Bikeability (Y5) |
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HALF TERM 16th February to 20th February |
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23/2/26 |
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Back to school |
