3rd February 2023
Alveston is always such an exciting place to be! This week is no exception. From a class assembly to cross country running, it has been all go!
There have also been some very exciting meetings taking place. Some of you will be aware of our dream to develop our playground space. This half term I am talking to playground developers and designers, and I have to admit, the dream is getting bigger!
We have already had donations from SPAR and author Brian Johnson to help with the funding of this project. In addition to Friends of Alveston support, we will look at every funding option we can!
This week Mrs McFeely told the children about another exciting competition. Child Friendly Warwickshire are inviting children in Warwickshire to submit their ideas on what being child friendly means to them and win £2,500 for their school! More details can be found below, as we are hoping the children will get involved as a homework task. Who knows, one of our children could be responsible for adding £2,500 to the playground pot! Too exciting for words!
Wishing you all a lovely weekend,
Anne Clewley
Head Teacher
Year 1 ~ Ted & Zeina
Year 2 ~ Mabel
Year 3 ~ Jessica
Year 4 ~ Daniel
Year 5 ~ Ssssshhh - it's a surprise! Find out next week!
Year 6 ~ Emma
Congratulations to all of our Stars!
House Point Cup Winners
Child Friendly Warwickshire Competition
On Thursday morning children throughout the school had a special assembly detailing the ‘Child Friendly Warwickshire Competition.'
Child Friendly Warwickshire believe being ‘child friendly’ means that every child and young person should be Happy, Healthy, Skilled, Safe and Heard.
The competition challenges children and young people in Warwickshire to explore and showcase what being ‘child friendly’ means to them. Each of the age category winners will win £2,500 for their school or college. Winner's work will also form part of a showcase to young people and professionals at the Warwickshire Youth Conference in Autumn 2023.
Who can enter?
Children can enter into one of the following categories:
Ages 4-7 , Ages 8-11 , Ages 12-15 , Ages 16-21 (up to 25 for SEND young people)
How to enter
To apply, simply answer the question: What does being ‘child friendly’ mean to you?
Child Friendly Warwickshire say that children throughout the county recently told them that more Climate Change Awareness, Mental Health support, Open Green Spaces, opportunities/careers, clubs/activities, Cost of Living support and Safer Streets are important and would help to create a Child Friendly Warwickshire. They need our help to bring these ideas to life by creating a piece of artwork that reflects these themes.
Your entry can be in any of the following formats:
- any form of artwork
- a video
- Animation
- written response of up to 300 words
- a song/rap
- Sculpture
- or a photograph
Please submit your work (or a parent/carer/guardian/teacher submit on your behalf) by emailing
childfriendly@warwickshire.gov.uk
with your name, age, your school’s name and school address and don't forget to attach your entry!
Prizes
The first placed entrant from each of the age categories will win £2,500 for their school or college to spend on Child Friendly Warwickshire related projects. What the money is spent on is up to the school or college.
More information can be found here:
www.childfriendlywarwickshire.co.uk/childfriendlycompetition
Deadline for entries—Monday 27th February 2023
We hope that as many children as possible can showcase their creative talents and possibly even win Alveston this amazing prize! Good luck!
Staff Announcement
Our School Office Manager, Mrs Foster will be leaving us for pastures new at the end of this half term. We would like to take this opportunity to thank her for all she has done for the school and for the warm welcome she has given our parents and visitors. I am sure you will join us in wishing her all the best for her next chapter.
You may have noticed...Mrs Matthews has moved into the office! When we return after the half term holiday, she will take up the post of Acting Office Manager to work with Mrs Price. We will be recruiting an administration assistant to cover the remainder of Mrs Clowrey’s maternity leave. We will let you know who this is as soon as we can, so you know who is at the other end of the phone and emails!
The theme for this year's Children's Mental Health Week is "Let's Connect", which encourages us all to make more meaningful and rewarding connections with others. Let's put down the electronic devices and get involved with some of Connect For Health's fantastic activities!
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.
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.
07/02/23 Year 4 Class Assembly
9/02/23 FoA Committee Meeting
10/02/23 Valentine’s School Disco
14/02/23 Year 5 Class Assembly
16/02/23 School Uniform Sale
17/02/23 Break up for Spring Half Term
27/02/23 Return to School
01/03/23 St David's Day!
01/03/23 Year Group Photos
02/03/23 World Book Day
07/03/23 Year 6 Class Assembly
14/03/23 Year 1 Class Assembly
21/03/23 Year 2 Class Assembly
28/03/23 Easter Service at St James's
29/03/23 Reception Class Assembly
30/03/23 Easter Bingo / Easter Raffle ** PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE
31/03/23 Break School Rules Day and break up for Easter holiday
17/04/23 Return to School
20/04/23 Bag-2-School
27-28/04/23 Sunflowers / Grow Seeds
4/05/23 FoA Committee Meeting
8/06/23 Bag-2-School
30/06/23 Non School Uniform
7/07/23 Summer Fayre
Friends of Alveston dates are also included in the website calendar.
