Diwali Messages

This week our school has celebrated Diwali in style. From our primary pupils having parent workshops, to our secondary pupils enjoying Garba, as well as all classes attending the worship hall for special Diwali messages, today has been a fantastic celebration. This morning, the SLT shared with secondary pupils a short video of Diwali messages. We are sharing the text version of the message with our wider community:

Wishing all families a safe and joyous half-term. We look forward to welcoming pupils back on Tuesday 5th November (as the school will be closed to pupils on Monday 4th November for an INSET day).

Tesco Fundraising:

Our PTFA has organised for a coin collection to take place at Tesco Hamilton to support school fundraising initiatives. Fundraising this year will be going towards setting up a primary Forest School and the purchase of a second new mini bus.

Please complete the form if you and your child would like to support the fundraising at Tesco Hamilton organised by the PTFA on Saturday 02.11.24 and Sunday 03.11.24 (10:00 – 16:00) All students MUST be in full school uniform during the fundraising event. Please see the link below.

https://avanti.wufoo.com/forms/qadm0gw10koihb/

AFS: Parent and pupil volunteers Tesco fundraising

Please complete this form if you and your child would like to support the fundraising at Tesco Hamilton organised by the PTFA on Saturday 02.11.24 and Sunday 03.11.24 (10:00 – 16:00) All students …

Parents Survey

Thank you to the parents who have already completed the survey – we have already taken note of some of the feedback around communication processes needing to be improved. A full review of the survey will take place in the Autumn 2 term, with feedback provided to parents in the bulletin when we return.

The survey will be open until the half-term. https://avanti.wufoo.com/forms/afs-parent-survey-questions-202425

Secondary Calendar

• Monday 21st October – Friday 1st November: Half Term holidays
• Monday 4th November: Staff INSET Day (School will be closed for students)
• Tuesday 5th November: First day of Autumn 2 term

Primary Calendar

• Monday 21st October  – Friday 1st November: Half Term holidays
• Monday 21st October – Friday 25th October: Pre-school remain open for students
• Monday 28th October – Friday 1st November: Pre-school Half Term holidays
• Monday 4th November: Staff INSET Day (School will be closed for students)
• Tuesday 5th November: First day of Autumn 2 term
• Tuesday 5th November: Primary Tours (Appointment only)
• Tuesday 5th November: Y1 Art workshop (9:00am – 11:30am)

Attendance Winners

Well done to Tulip class for winning the attendance trophy this term! We love to see so many children come to school every day and hope this high streak of attendance can continue! A big well done to Buttercup and Bluebell class for being so close too!

To reward their amazing attendance, Miss Savadia organised for them to make some delicious chocolate covered cornflake cakes!

Attending school on time and regularly is highly important for your child’s development as it allows them to access our full curriculum. Thank you for your support as co-educators. I wonder who will be the attendance winners next term?

House Point Winners

Team Water wins

Water are in the lead! Water won our house point competition this term, so Miss Savadia organised a special treat…they made chocolate covered cornflake cakes! The children has so much fun melting the chocolate, and mixing all the ingredients together! The cakes turned out so crunchy, and they were so chocolatey!  Before cooking, they spoke about the importance of WHY we follow our core values and how they are going to show the core values next term. We are so proud of them. I wonder which house will win the competition next term?

Pre-school: This week Pre-school have enjoyed celebrating Diwali with lots of Garba dancing and Diva making. We have learnt the story of Diwali and have had a great time celebrating with our friends. What a fun and glittery week!

 Reception: For Diwali, Reception have been making Biscoff flavoured Ladoos! We crushed up biscuits, poured in the condensed milk, mixed them together, and then rolled it into balls! They were scrumptious! ‍ Can you have a go at writing; bash it, pour it, mix it and roll it! Mixing

Reception have also enjoyed their first parent workshop of the year! The children enjoyed learning about Diwali and accessing provision with their lovely parents and carers! How do you celebrate Diwali? ✨

Year 1:  Well done to our  Y1 children for an amazing Diwali performance. You showed courage and self discipline. We are very proud of you all.

read for speed year 1

Year 2: have been transforming into wildlife researchers, discovering the amazing animals that call Leicestershire home! From birds to bugs, our young explorers are learning so much. What hidden creatures will they find next?

read for speed year 2

Stars of the week

Last Friday we celebrated ‘stars of the week’ in our Celebration assembly. All pupils who were a star of the week joined the ‘top table’ for lunch. A huge well done to: ……..

Acorn: Aaradhya for showing confidence in class discussions. Well done for putting your hand up and trying to join in Aaradhya!

Walnut: Harvey, has shown great respect to the environment and to his friends. Well done Harvey!

Buttercup: Aaron, for having a great attitude to learning, and for always trying his hardest in Literacy and Phonics! We’re so proud of you, superstar!

Daisy: Aarya for showing respect and always following the school rules. You are a role model to others and I am always proud of the work you produce!

Bluebell: Dilan for amazing progress in reading.

Snowdrop: Adhyan for his sensational and courageous performance in our Diwali assembly.

 Daffodil: Jiwan for using a creative choice of adjectives in his English writing! Well Done! 

 Tulip: Parth for having an improved attitude towards his behaviour and learning. Very proud

RRSA Article of the Week

Week 7 focus: Harvest

Article’s you could explore which link to this topic: 6

Article of the Week – Rights Respecting Schools Award (unicef.org.uk)

Article 6 (Life, survival and development) – Every child has the right to life. Governments must do all they can to ensure that children survive and develop to their full potential.

This week, we focused on the Harvest Festival. We spoke about how In Britain, harvest festivals are often celebrated in churches by bringing baskets of food to give thanks to God. People enjoy singing, praying, listening to stories and decorating the church.

Here is an activity you can do at home.

Can you go to a local foodbank and donate some food for the harvest festival?

Primary School Calendar

21^st Oct- 1^st Nov- Half Term (28^th Oct- 1^st Nov- Half term for Pre-school only)

November

1^st  and 2^nd  Diwali and Govardhan Puja, school closed- as part of half term

4^th– AST staff training day, school closed

11^th– Anti- bullying week

December

10^th– Pre-school Christmas parent/ carer workshop 2.00pm- 3.00pm

-Whole school Christmas Fayre 3.00pm- 4.00pm

11^th– Reception Christmas Carol performance and Christmas parent/ carer workshop 1.00pm- 2.45pm

• Year 2 learning assembly 15am

13^th– End of Term (Last day of school for children)

We have an abundance of exciting events taking place throughout the academic year. Please ensure you keep up to date with the Primary school calendar to ensure you do not miss out on anything: Calendar – Avanti Fields School

Premier Education Camps – Half Term

ASDA – Cash for Schools

Safeguarding Newsletter:

please see link below for safeguarding newsletter and further information on mental health and support for young people and families and young carer criteria.

Safeguarding newsletter Oct 2024

Mental health support for young people and families

Young Carer criteria

AFS Insider News :

We are excited to introduce our AFS Insider some of the finest articles, works and activities complied by our students.

Please use the link to read our first edition: October – AFS Insider – Bulletin

After School Club updates:

We are excited to introduce two new after school clubs for the Autumn Term 2.

Library updates

Overdue Books:

Please could parents kindly encourage students to return their overdue books back to the library as soon as possible.  A final reminder email has gone out to students who currently have any longstanding overdue books, notifying them that they must return them by Friday 8^th November 2024, otherwise a charge of £5 will be applied to their Parent Pay account on the 11^th November for any lost book (s).

Students can also check their borrowing history on the Library Management System, by clicking on the following link: https://uk.accessit.online/avn08

If students have any questions or concerns regarding lost books, please do not hesitate to contact the library team at [email protected] or simply come and speak to us during term time.

Unauthorised absence from August 2024

Penalty Notices will increase to £160 per parent per child (discounted to £80 if paid within 21 days).  If there is occasion to issue a second Penalty Notice for unauthorised leave of absence within a rolling 3 year period, it will be issued at the higher rate of £160 per parent per child, with no opportunity to pay at the lower level.  A Penalty Notice cannot be issued if there is a third occasion of unauthorised leave of absence in the rolling 3 year period and it is highly likely that the local authority will take direct prosecution action in the Magistrates’ Court which can result in you receiving a criminal conviction.  Please also be aware that any cases of extended periods of unauthorised absence, linked to holidays or trips away, are highly likely to result in prosecution action by the local authority.

Parent Pay Guidelines

Please see blow link for Parent pay auto top-up guidelines: Parentpay Auto top

Schools and Colleges Early Support Service

Parent and carer live webinars

Dear Parents and Carers,

We would like to invite you to attend our webinar series specially tailored for parents and carers of adolescents.

The topics have been chosen to reflect core developmental processes in adolescence and common difficulties parents can struggle with. The content is psychoeducational, strategy-based and solution focused.

Please see link below for further information on topics and bookings.

Live parent and carer webinars Autumn Term

Brigade Uniform offer

Science Tutoring 

Reshma’s Academy, an external provider of tutoring, is has started Science Tutoring for all Secondary years. Years 9 & 11 are full and there are limited spaces in years 7, 8 & 10. To register your interest or find out more information please complete the form on this link.

https://forms.gle/P38Jc2qkepFFKxQV8

Community Activities @ Avanti Field

Community Activities @ Avanti Fields

We have a number of classes for the community to participate in on evening and weekends.

We are excited to Introduce ‘New Yoga Class Starting Wednesday 25th September – First Class only £1’

Most existing classes are either Free or £1 for your first trial class.

Martial Arts classes starting soon’

We are investing to bring you these opportunities, the feedback we have had from participants has been amazing not just from a physical and mental health point of view but also from the increased social aspect with lots of new friendships being made,  please consider giving them a try, you have nothing to lose!

To register or find out more information for any of the classes please complete the form on this link:-

https://krishnaavantips.wufoo.com/forms/z1nqh0i70d8s885/

Limited spaces available on all classes.

PTFA Events:

Hanuman Chalisa

Jai Bajrangbali!

The PTFA is delighted to announce the return of our flagship annual event, the Shri Hanuman Chalisa. Join us on Saturday 16th November for an afternoon of devotion from 3pm till 6pm. All are welcome and please share the invitation to your family and friends!

We’d also love for you to join us for Mahaprashad, which will be served from 1pm till 2.30pm.

Just let us know you’ll be coming on this link, so that we can make the necessary catering arrangements. https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/avanti-fields-ptfa

For Laadoo yajmaan, general donations, and sponsorship please get in touch with us at [email protected].

Many Thanks

PTFA Committee

Communications – Wherever possible please use the contact form on our website to get in touch. This is detailed on the website at https://avanti.org.uk/avantifields/contact-us/. The appropriate member of staff will pick up the message and get back to you as soon as possible.

Absence

To report an absence to the school, parents should contact us by 8:00am (primary) and 8.30am (secondary) 

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0116 326 6813 (Option 1 to leave a voicemail) 

Please remember to state your child’s full name, tutor group and reason for absence. If your child is unwell, please could you give a brief description of the symptoms. 

All education research highlights how crucial it is to a child’s academic progress and wellbeing they attend school , on time, all of the time. Therefore, a reminder that it is important that families organise events or holidays outside of school time to ensure that their child is at school as often as possible.   

The school works closely with the Education Welfare Officer at LCC, and we do seek to ensure that any requests for authorised absence are dealt with on a case-by-case basis, in a sensitive manner. However, the school can never authorise a family holiday or a trip abroad to visit family members during term time.   

This academic year, families will have two weeks at the October half-term, three weeks at Christmas and two weeks at Easter for extended family holidays. Please do ensure that if booking holidays, they fall within the holiday periods.