Coronation Celebration
Here are just a selection of photos from our Coronation Celebration. We will complete a full write up in its own news piece next week.
Our wonderful Friends of Alveston added to the occasion with a creative Coronation Cake Competition and providing hot drinks, cakes and gorgeous cream teas to our families. Thank you to the whole team for supporting us and to all those who made cakes and scones for the Friends to sell. They raised a total of £405 - thank you to everyone who bought a slice or two of cake!
Coronation Cake Winners
The cakes were expertly judged by Y6 pupils. Congratulations to
- 1st Harry (Y2) and Georgia (Reception)
- 2nd Elsie (Y5)
- 3rd Liam (Y2)
The Friends also raffled Harry and Georgia's cake and Mrs Bodfish was the lucky winner. What a super centre piece for this weekend's celebrations!
Stars and House Point Cup Winners!
Stars of the Week
Well done to this week's *Stars of the Week*!
Reception ~ Isabelle
Year 1 ~ Grace & Isla
Year 2 ~ Thomas
Year 3 ~ Quinn
Year 4 ~ Arabella
Year 5 ~ Felix
Year 6 ~ Oscar
Congratulations to all of our Stars!
House Point Cup Winners
Congratulations to Charlecote Greens!
Jungle Art
Year 1 created a mural in the style of artist 'Henri Rousseau'. They used a range of colours to create different shades of green for the forest background. Following this, they used drawing and collage techniques to create the animals.
Reflection Bench
This beautiful addition to Alveston's playground was very kindly donated by Nadein Bahgat, Yaseen and Zeina's Mum, in memory of their special friend, Lobna. Last term, Nadein also delivered an assembly to our children reminding them of the importance of looking after themselves and to find time for peace and calm.
The children of Alveston will enjoy this bench for years to come and it will be a lovely area for the children to think, relax and reflect.
Not yet in its final position, when it finds its forever home at Alveston, we will grow beautiful climbing plants up its sides to create a sanctuary to be at one with nature.
Thank you very much to Nadein, and family, for your generosity!
They came, they saw, they conquered...again!
Alveston Primary School rediscovered its Roman roots last weekend, thanks to the re-enactment group the Vicus. With fighting demonstrations pitting the Romans against the Saxons, iron-age cooking on open flames and a chance to make jewellery and rope, Alveston's Roman history came back to life! A particular highlight for the children was their recruitment to the Roman Army, lead by soldier Marcus. The children learned to march while chanting in Latin, followed swiftly by the obligatory pummelling of the parents!
This was such a fun and creative learning experience for the children. The weather was kind and a good time was had by all - big thanks to the Vicus and the Tiddington Residents Association for this special event!
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.
Warwickshire Sings ~ and so can you! Please see details
here regarding free singing workshops this Summer term across Warwickshire for Key Stage 2 Children!
"Skills and More" Activity Camps ~ take a look
here for details about some exciting activity camps taking place during the May half-term holidays. Primary school-aged children are welcomed to the Central Ajax Stadium in Warwick for football, drama, cookery and more! (Childcare vouchers are now accepted).
Stratford District Children & Family Centre ~ a new timetable is available for you to view
here.
Coventry and Warwickshire Youth Orchestra ~ are holding a family-friendly concert, titled “Heroes and Villains”, on Saturday 13
th May at 2pm at the Coventry Central Hall in Coventry. They are offering free tickets to any young players who wish to attend! Find out more
here...
Stratford Literary Festival ~ A brilliant weekend of events are lined up for children and families on 6th-7th May 2023. The events are all about engaging children in books and reading and nurturing the pleasure that can be gained from both. Wonderful authors such as Philip Ardagh and Kristina Stephenson, Storyteller Peter Chand and Folksy Theatre are bringing Mister Magnolia to the Big Top circus tent - to name but a few. Take a look
here for further details!
The
May edition of the
Connect for Health school nursing service magazine can be found under the "Our Community" section of our website. This edition focuses on stress management for pupils who are completing exams. You will find links to useful websites and suggested activities to relieve stress for young people. Also, find out about Sun Awareness Week 2023 and good hand hygiene.
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
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.
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.
Dates to Remember This Academic Year
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:
8/5/23 KS2 SATS Week begins
22/5/23 Half-term Cup Presentation
14/6/23 New Reception Parents Information Evening
19/6/23 New Reception Settling sessions (week 1)
26/6/23 New Reception Settling sessions (week 2)
30/6/23 Learning Together Time (9:05-10am)
5/7/23 Transition Day
7/7/23 Summer Fayre
10/7/23 Y6 Leavers’ Play (4:30pm)
12-14/7/23 Y6 Residential Trip
17/7/23 Half-term Cup Presentation
17/7/23 Open Evening
18/7/23 Sports Day & Family Picnic
21/7/23 2022/23 Academic Year ends
21/7/23 Leavers’ Assembly
24-25/7/23 INSET DAYS (Children not in school)
4/9/23 2023/24 Academic Year starts
Friends of Alveston dates are also included in the website calendar.
To view our calendar, with more information and dates, please
click here.
