This week we have our Year 10 students attending the Avanti Quest residential in Belgium, and next week we have the Year 8s attending their residential trip. A very big thank you to the staff who have supported these residential trips – without your support and time, it would not be possible. Tonight we also have our Year 7 & 8 student disco!

We also have Year 2 pupils who went to Twycross Zoo yesterday, and one of our Year 1 classes were on a visit to the ISKCON temple today. These enrichment activities greatly enhance our curriculum and provide meaningful and memorable experiences for our young people.

Today we shared with parents information about changes to our school timings for next academic year. If you missed the email, you can read the letter here:

School Timings and Parent Evening Information

If you haven’t yet got your tickets to the PTFA/ISKCON Ramanavami event for next weekend, please see details below in our PTFA News section. And if you are not sure what to expect, please check out the PTFA Facebook post of last years production: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1EMaVzeZrH/

Secondary Calendar

• Monday 31^st March – Friday 4^th April: Y8: Avanti Quest (Radhadesh Belgium)
• Monday 31^st March – Friday 4^th April: AI Awareness Assemblies
• Tuesday 1^st April: Year 11 Parent Information Evening (Exam focus – Remote)
• Wednesday 2^nd April: Head Boy / Head Girl interviews
• Thursday 3^rd April: Girls in Computing workshop
• Thursday 3^rd April: Y7 Parent Consultation Evening (Secondary school finish at 12:50pm)
• Friday 11th March: End of Term (Last day of school for children)

Primary Calendar

• Wednesday 9th April: Easter Bonnet competition 
• Wednesday 9th April: Pre-school Easter parent/ carer workshop 2.00am- 3.00am 
• Thursday 10th April: Reception Easter parent/ carer workshop 1.30pm- 2.45pm 
• Friday 11th April: Holi Event (2:00pm)
• Friday 11th April:  End of Term (Last day of school for children) 

Easter bonnet parade and competition: 9th April

Holi Festival Friday: 11th April 

We will be holding a ‘festival of colours‘ event on 11th April at 2.00pm for Primary pupils. We would like all children to experience the traditions of Holi. As the event involves the throwing of powdered paint, we are kindly asking for all children to come in old clothes, preferably white to show all the colours. If your child is in uniform that day, they will not be able to participate. 

Pre-school 

Preschool children will also be participating as a class, there will be a morning session for all pupils that are morning only and then all other pupils will join the rest of the school at 2pm. Please note: If your child is in uniform that day, they will not be able to participate. 

Donations: If you would like to donate some Holi powder or donate £1 for the event, please hand this into your class teacher.  

Earth Day Celebration: 28th April

 We will be celebrating Earth Day at school with the children on Monday 28th April. Children will participate by dressing up for Earth Day and joining in with activities in class. We kindly ask parents for donations of bedding plants/ bulbs which children can plant with their class on Earth Day. Please pass on donations to your child’s class teacher on Monday 28th April. 

 You can also participate in the ‘Seed Library’ scheme which is currently donating free seeds to all their Leicester City library members. Show your support by collecting a seed and donating it for children to plant on Earth Day.  

 For more information, click on the link below:  

https://www.leicester.gov.uk/your-community/libraries-and-community-centres/libraries/events-news-and-reading/seed-library/ 

Pre-school: This week in Pre-school we have developed our knowledge of plants through observational drawings and paintings. We dissected a daffodil plant and were surprised to see a bulb hidden in the soil. The roots attached were very long! We also dissected a cress plant and discussed the similarities and differences of both the plants.

We have been taking care of our cress plants, look how much they’ve grown!

Reception: This week in Reception we have been exploring the seasonal changes, and making observations of Spring. We have noticed that the leaves are greener, and flowers are beginning to bloom! we have also been working hard in Maths to add and subtract!

Year 1:This week, Year 1 have been improving their bat and ball skills by trying to hit a bean bag with their rackets into a target. They have been very resilient when practising this skill!

 Year 2: Year 2 had an AMAZING time at the zoo on Thursday 27th March! We saw playful gorillas, curious lemurs, and playful penguins up close! So many incredible animals to discover. What’s your favourite animal?

Stars of the week

All pupils who were a star of the week joined the ‘top table’ for lunch. A huge well done to: ……..

RRSA Article of the Week

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

RRSA Articles of the Week

Week 5: Freedom of thought and religion

Article’s you could explore which link to this topic: 14

Article 14 – Every child has the right to think and believe what they choose and also to practise their religion, as long as they are not stopping other people from enjoying their rights. Governments must respect the rights and responsibilities of parents to guide their child as they grow up. 

This week, we spoke about how we all have freedom of speech, and we learnt about how facts differ from opinions, recapping our previous learning. We spoke about how we are all incredible human beings, and how we have diverse backgrounds that make us who we are!

Here is a linked activity you can do at home:

What opportunities are there for children at your school to practise and share their different religions and beliefs? Can you write a list?

Every week, children will be learning about an ‘Article of the Week’. This will help our children to learn and develop an understanding about the Convention on the Rights of the Child articles. Please help them learn this Article of the Week, and what this means.  

Primary School Calendar

April

9^th– Easter bonnet competition

– Pre-school Easter parent/ carer workshop 2.00am- 3.00am

10^th -Reception Easter parent/ carer workshop 1.30pm- 2.45pm

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

28^th– School open- pupils back to school

28^th – Earth Day celebrations- dress up.

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

House Colours

“All the children had a wonderful experience participating in the House Colour event. We are thrilled to announce the amounts for various charities. A big thank you to the parents and children who donated and helped us raise these important funds.”

Aether – Born Free: £36

Air – The Air Ambulance Service: £65.50

Cosmos – Microloan Foundation: Primary £66.50

Earth – Save the Asian Elephants: £66

Fire – Fire Aid.org: £78

Water – Water Aid: £62.80

Avanti Fields Disco: Y7 & Y8

On the 28^th of March 6.00pm till 8.00pm, Year 7 and 8 pupils are invited to the First Avanti Fields Disco. Tickets are £2.50 each and available to buy via Parent Pay. The disco is being organised by the school council for the Water Fountain project that they have organised. All money raised will be used to buy more fountains for the school as well as helping to stop the use of single use plastics.

Arty Elephant news!

40 beautifully designed Elephant sculptures will Stomp Round Leicester in recognition of LOROS’ 40th anniversary this summer, taking trail-goers on a journey of discovery past the city’s well-known icons and hidden gems. Alongside this herd will be a group of mini elephants designed and sponsored by schools. Our Avanti elephant arrived in school this week!

Students have been busy designing their ideas for the decoration of our elephant and we will share our progress painting it with you over coming weeks. As part of the project we have pledged to aim to raise £1000 for LOROS by the Autumn. Here is our just giving link if you would like to donate and help our elephant raise money for a great local charity

J Winter is fundraising for LOROS, the Leicestershire and Rutland Hospice

Parent & Carers Webinar

The Oaklands Autism Fair

Brigade Uniform Order

Health and Wellbeing Drop IN

Science Easter Revision Classes

Science Paper 1 – Targeted Revision Sessions!

With Science Paper 1 around the corner, now is the time to clear up any confusion!

By popular demand, Reshma’s Academy is running Science revision sessions at Avanti Fields from 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM, focusing on the topics students find most challenging.

Each session is 90 minutes of revision and exam question practice.

£20 per session – Pick and choose the sessions your child wishes to attend. Limited spaces available!

Message Reshma on WhatsApp at 07828 792113to reserve a place this easter holiday.

Community Activities @ Avanti Field

Get Moving, Stay Fit, Feel Amazing!

Join our Dance, Fitness, Sports, and Yoga classes to boost your energy, improve flexibility, and stay in shape—all while having fun! Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, we have something for everyone. Most providers first class is free or low cost.

✔️ Dance – Groove to the rhythm & express yourself!

✔️ Fitness – Burn calories, build strength, and feel great!

✔️ Sports – Train, compete, and unleash your potential!

✔️ Yoga – Find balance, peace, and flexibility!

Why wait? Take the first step towards a healthier, happier you. Sign up today!

To find out more or register for any of the classes please use the following link:-

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

If you would like to suggest other classes you are interested in or know of a coach/teacher that is looking for a venue to host sessions please email [email protected]

Ramayana

Celebrate Ramanavami with a spectacular theatrical journey into the Ramayana

In partnership with ISKCON Leicester, we invite you to immerse yourself in the legendary tale of Lord Rama. Watch as his courageous quest to rescue Mother Sita from the demon Ravana unfolds on stage. This special performance, filled with drama and devotion, is a perfect way to commemorate this auspicious occasion.

Venue : Avanti Fields School, Bhaktivedanta Marg, Leicester LE5 0BX.
️*Date* : Saturday, April 5th, 2025.
Two showtimes : 3:00pm (doors open 2:30pm) and 7:00pm (doors open 6:30pm).
⏱️Running time: 70 minutes.

The performance is a show for all ages and snacks and refreshments are available to purchase before and after each show.

️Free onsite parking available.

️Tickets are just £5 per person (adults & children).
Book your tickets now:
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/avanti-fields-ptfa
Late entry will be accommodated at specific breaks during the performance.

PTFA Primary Easter Raffle

Dear Primary Parents and Carers,

The PTFA will be holding an Easter Raffle with many great prizes to be won!  All proceeds will help to support the children and our school.

The draw will take place on Monday 7th April 2025.

Until then, our PTFA Primary Lead, Deepti Patel will be available daily from 2.45pm to purchase tickets from. Please do look out for her (she will be the one waving the raffle book around!) and grab your raffle tickets whilst you can!

Good luck!

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.