Half Term Cup Winners!
Reception ~ Theodore
Year 1 ~ Lottie
Year 2 ~ Quinn
Year 3 ~ Arthur
Year 4 ~ Alexa
Year 5 ~ Harry
Year 6 ~ Tom
Congratulations to all of our Half Term Cup Winners - very well done!
This week we also presented a special SHINE award to Year 6's Olly. Well done Olly - we are so incredibly proud of you!
House Point Cup Winners!
Congratulations to Avon Blues!
Evacuated!
Year 6 had a fabulous day out this week at the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway! The children enjoyed a steam train ride from Winchcombe to Broadway and back again. On the train they participated in a ‘war-time song’ session and were even tasked with locating and capturing a spy! Back at Winchcombe we heard war stories from Farmer Bill. We went to school and experienced a variety of primary historical artefacts - including toys and clothes. We experienced a black-out air raid and even got the chance to be fire-fighters by playing an exciting team game. The children looked wonderful in their 1940s evacuee costumes and they enjoyed their war-time lunch. The weather turned out to be just glorious. It was a really successful day; full of fun and laughter and happy memories.
Autumn Parents Evening
We are looking forward to seeing you at Parents' Evening on Tuesday 14th and Thursday 16th November. The event sheet went out to everyone on 12th October, via the app - this included dates, times and general information regarding when booking opens and what to expect.
Please note that online booking is now live and will close at 16.00 on Friday 10th November.
Please do get in touch with the school office from Monday 6th November on
parents3002@welearn365.com if you have any problems or if you forget to book in before the booking system closes. If you cannot remember your login details, do get in touch with the office ahead of the booking deadline so they can reset your password in time.
Collective Worship
Well done to Oscar, Florence, Hannah, Georgia, Jenson and Serena for leading last week’s Year 6 Collective Worship. They planned and delivered an engaging assembly based on the value of ambition. They asked the children what they wanted to be when they are older and had lots of audience participation!
Shoebox Appeal 2023
Our annual shoebox appeal has officially been launched!
Once again, Alveston C of E Primary School will be supporting the Shoebox Appeal. The children have had a special assembly this week to show the amazing work Teams4U does. Teams4U sends gift-filled shoeboxes each year to children around the world who are in need; affected by poverty, disaster, disease or war. One of it’s charity warehouses is very local to us in Evesham.
If you feel you would like to bring joy to a child this Christmas by sending a gift-filled shoebox, please follow the instructions provided in the Teams4U leaflet that has been sent home with your child this week. Extra leaflets can be found by the school office and extra labels can be downloaded from the Teams4U webpages here: http://teams4u.com
Shoeboxes can be made as a family or with a friend and it doesn’t need to be expensive. Clothes or toys grown out of at home (as long as they are clean) or charity shop finds are perfect.
Completed shoeboxes can be stacked in the school foyer. Please can these be sent into school as soon as possible but no later than Friday 17th November 2023.
Many thanks for your support with this worthwhile cause; we hope to send as many as possible.
Happy half term packing!
Mrs McFeely
Celebrating our Published Authors
Last year's Year 4's (now Year 5) wrote diary entries of their choice based on The Diary of a Wimpy Kid. We are thrilled that 12 of our children have had their work published in a new book 'The Incredible Diary of UK Legends'. We know our children are amazing writers but it is wonderful for them to feel the excitement and success of being published authors. Who knows, this could be just the start of their authoring journey?!
Gardener’s Corner
The gardening club have been very busy over this half term, digging a new soft fruit bed, collecting seeds for planting next spring and getting our beautiful orchard garden ready for winter.
Our biggest challenge has been turning a small strawberry bed into something much bigger where we will be able to harvest a range of soft fruits next year, unless the birds get there first! Gardening club have worked relentlessly, digging heavy ground and removing a multitude of weeds. It has been a tremendous team effort with everyone showing so much determination to get the job done before the weather changes.
Gardening club will start up again in the spring when we can look forward to planting seeds, preparing beds for a new growing season and continuing to enjoy lots of gardening chat!
Gone, but not for long!
It is with great sadness that I announce we will be missing our lovely Mrs Newitt for the next few weeks as she has been called for jury duty. Assigned to a case which could last until the beginning of December, Mrs Newitt started her duty on Monday this week. Lucky for us the case was adjourned early on Wednesday, so she popped back to school to see everyone during the afternoon and to support the team. I am sure you too will miss Mrs Newitt over the next few weeks, but we will look forward to welcoming her back for her favourite time of year!
We are also sad to say that when we return after the half term holiday, Mrs McFeely will only be with us for one more week. With her last day at school brought forward to Friday 10th November, we would like to wish Mrs McFeely all the love and luck in the world as she starts her maternity leave for the birth of her third baby. No-one knows if this will be a little brother or a sister for Penelope and Felicity, but we cannot wait to find out and have a little cuddle! Mrs Musk and Miss Wheatley will be covering the teaching in Year 1 until Mrs McFeely returns.
It will not be the same without you both - hurry back!
Poppy Appeal 2023
Our amazing Year 6 children will be selling our Poppy Appeal merchandise from 6th-9th November on behalf of the Royal British Legion.
When: After school Mon 6th to Thurs 9th November
Where: Main School Playground
How to pay: Cash only (bonus if you have the right money!)
We have a box full of goodies!
Poppies - donation of your choice
Slap Band - £1.50
Wrist Band - £1
Reflector - 50p
Button Ribbon - 50p
Please note...Slap Bands will not be allowed to come into school, please ensure these stay at home!
En garde!
Sword Kids - the leading school Fencing programme in the Midlands - are offering our Year 3 and Year 4 children the opportunity to learn the art of sword fighting right here at Alveston Primary School!
All kit is supplied and the club runs for 45 min at a cost of £7.25 per session (£36.25 for 5 sessions). Spaces are limited to 12 children per session so please don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity!
If your child is in
Year 3 or
Year 4 and would like to try their hand at fencing, please complete the form
here and return to
admin@swordkids.co.uk"Sword Kids is built on the core values of courage, resilience and well-being, nurturing both physical and mental strength in their students. And, with a team of experienced coaches, they provide a safe and supportive environment for children to learn the art of sword fighting. Through engaging classes and competitions, Sword Kids strive to empower young fencers and instil lifelong skills that extend beyond the sport."
Catering Staff Vacancies
Are you passionate about food? Could you help serve healthy lunches to local school children? Would you like to work within school hours, term time only? Then why not join one of Educaterers' friendly school-based teams!
A full training package is offered with opportunities for career progression.
We have a catering assistant position here at Alveston Primary.
Click here to view the Educaterers website and explore all vacancies in more detail.
Brigade School Uniform Halloween Special
Our official school uniform provider has a 15% Discount promotion for parents via their online services.
- From Saturday 28th October to Midnight on Halloween (31st October)
- Input HALLOWEEN23 into the promotional code section in your basket (if you do not enter the code your order will not be discounted)
Please note - this promotion is instead of Brigade's usual Black Friday discount weekend so please don’t miss out on this offer!
Follow this
link to see the promotional flyer.
Kids Eat For Less.....or For FREE...This Half Term!
Don't forget...we are back to school on Monday 6th November! We look forward to seeing you then.
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:
Feel like "Mucking About" this Halloween? ~ Mucking About Playgroup are bringing you 4 fabulous Halloween specials during Half Term! Their play space will be transformed into a spectacular Halloween-themed experience. Children will be able to make nature monster masks, spider pine cones, decorate Halloween biscuits, mix potions and so much more. Click
here for details on timings and how to book.
Half-Term Activities galore! ~ the Autumn edition of Raring2go! South Warwickshire has hit the streets! You will find a link to the digital edition of the magazine
here. Enjoy!
Hurry to the Pumpkin Patch! ~ Oversley Hill Farm, near Alcester, invite you to "pick your own pumpkin" this half term. With colouring, a spooky maze and delicious refreshments available, you're sure to have a great time! Click
here for opening times and more...
Fitt4Kids ~ Bookings are now open for the Fitt4Kids October half-term clubs...and they are booking up fast! Click
here to make sure you don't miss out.
Half-Term Tennis Fun! ~ Stratford Tennis Club have a treat in store for any tennis fans this half-term. Click
here to find out what's on offer.
Activity & Football 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.
Jack and the Beanstalk ~ Are you ready for a hefty dose of holiday magic? The Cidermill Theatre brings you the chance to watch the Jack and the Beanstalk Christmas Panto, with the return of the theatre company, Tread the Boards. Check out this
promotional flyer for more details!
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!
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. When using the car park, we ask all parents to kill their speed and consider the safety of our children and other car park users. 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. We do appreciate time is precious, particularly in the mornings with everyone wanting to get to work, however we ask everyone coming to school by car to consider the safety of our community at all times. If you have any concerns about road safety, please do let us know at
parents3002@welearn365.com.
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.
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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HALF-TERM 30th October – 3rd November
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Return to school on Monday 6th 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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21/12
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Christingle Service ** NEW
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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.
