Looking at the calendar, it is wonderful to see that we have a busy few weeks coming up with a large number of trips and visits planned. I would like to offer a very big thank you to all of the trip leads for their organisation and to those staff attending to support.

This is the first year we have organised large-scale secondary rewards trips. Once we’ve finished them all, please do pass on feedback to the school if you or your child could suggest anything to improve for next year. We would like to keep this as part of our offer, but need to make sure these opportunities run as well as possible.

Today I had the pleasure of being joined by Dr Biddulph to listen to the culmination of the Avanti Sings project. Avanti Sings is an initiative to put a love of music and singing into our curriculum. Our Year 7 pupils were joined by Year 5 pupils from Krishna Avanti Primary School in a cluster concert this afternoon. It was so uplifting seeing our young pupils engage in this opportunity, they joyously sang a number of songs, and the talent displayed by the soloist singers was phenomenal.

I would like to take this opportunity to welcome back Mrs Neglur. As some of you may be aware, Mrs Neglur has been unwell and is returning to Avanti Fields following a significant absence from the school. To support her return to work, she will be working within the secondary inclusion department for the remainder of the academic year as a teaching assistant.

Brigade Uniform: Parent Online Discount

Just to keep you updated, our website is in maintenance mode to complete critical updates until Friday morning 6^th June.

During this period parents will not be able to place an order.  Instead, a message will appear on screen advising parents that the site will be live from Saturday 7^th June and as a thank you for their patience, they are able to use the below code to receive a discount on their order.  This will be the final discount code for the academic year so I would be grateful if you would share this with all new and existing parents so that they can take advantage;

Date:                     Saturday 7^th June – Sunday 8^th June

Discount:             15%

Code:                    LASTCHANCE15

Web: www.brigade.uk.com

Leavers Hoodies: https://www.brigadeleavers.com/

Brochure: https://thewebsitehosters.co.uk/brigade-2025/

Secondary Calendar

• Monday 9^th June & Tuesday 10^th June: Y7 Book talking event (P5b Main Hall)
• Tuesday 10^th June: Y10 Burghley House history trip
• Wednesday 11^th June: Y9 Holocaust Centre trip
• Thursday 12^th June: Y10 CPR training
• Friday 13^th June: Y7 & Y10: Rewards trip

Primary Calendar

• Thursday 12^th June: Reception: Great Central Railways trip
• Friday 13^th June: Y1 Gurdwara trip

Dear Parents and Children, 

A very warm welcome back to everyone at Avanti Fields Primary as we begin the final term of the academic year! 

I hope you all had a restful and enjoyable break. We are excited to embark on what promises to be a vibrant and memorable summer term, full of rich learning opportunities and joyful experiences. 

There is so much to look forward to over the coming weeks – from exciting educational trips and inspiring art workshops to transition afternoons that will support our pupils as they prepare for the next stage of their journey. 

As we move through this important final term, we would like to remind all families of the vital role that excellent attendance and punctuality play in ensuring children make the most of every learning opportunity. Each day in school counts, and arriving on time helps your child start their day calmly and confidently, ready to engage and succeed. 

Next week our Year 1 children will have their Phonic Screening Check, I wish all of the children best of luck! Remember- Spot the special friends, Fred Talk, read the word  

Thank you, as always, for your continued support and partnership. We look forward to a happy, productive, and inspiring term together. 

Warm Regards 

Ms Thakore 

Pre-school: This week, Pre-school have been learning all about sunflowers! In Art and Design, we’ve been developing our ideas and choosing different materials to collage and paint beautiful sunflower creations. The children explored textures, colours, and used different tools to bring their sunflower art to life!

In Maths, we have been practising accurate counting and exploring the concept of height by measuring sunflowers using cubes. The children enjoyed comparing different sizes and using mathematical language like taller, shorter, and same.

Reception: had such a fun-filled week, but their favourite activity has been the food sensory workshop! We smelt and tried different foods, and even put mint in our water! What is your favourite food? Can you also name the 5 senses? We definitely can! In Maths, we have been exploring the concept of addition using the number line. We are getting so good at addition!

Year 1:  had an amazing day at the Sea Life Centre. We learnt about the different layers of the ocean and interesting facts about the different types of fish we saw. We even got to touch a star fish! 

Year 2: Well done, Year 2! After smashing their SATS, they enjoyed a brilliant pyjama party with their teddies! Well-deserved fun all around!

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 1: Walk to School Week

Article’s you could explore which link to this topic: 24

Article 24 (Health and Health Services)- This article guarantees children and young people’s right to good quality health care, nutritious food, a clean environment and information about their health.

This week, we focused on Walk to School week, and the different modes of transport we use to come to school. We travel to school in:

• a bus
• a car
• by bicycle/scooter
• walking

We spoke about our environment, and how we can make our environment better to live in, and how we can reduce pollution.

Here is a linked activity you can do at home:

Keep a chart for a week noting the things that you do to look after your health and wellbeing each day. Do you do a physical activity every day? Do you manage to make time to relax?

   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

June 

25th– Reception parent/ carer workshop 1.30pm- 2.45pm 

27th  -End of Year reports 

July 

2nd – Pre-school Graduation 5.00pm- 6.00pm 

11th– End of Term 

 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

Healthy Together Newsletter

Please see link below letter from Healthy Together and a resource with additional advice and support for parents and carers whose children will be starting school in the new academic year

Healthy Together- Preparing for Primary School 2025- Leicester City

Supporting your child when they start school letter- Healthy Together- Leicester City 2025

Local MP Shivani Raja visits Avanti Fields School

On Wednesday 4^th June we were delighted to welcome Leicester East MP Shivani Raja to Avanti Fields School for a special visit with our Student Leadership Team. Ms Raja was given a tour of the school, where she met staff and students, and saw first-hand the vibrant learning environment and values that underpin our community.

The highlight of the visit came during a Q&A session with members of our Student Leadership Team, who didn’t hold back in asking probing and challenging questions. While some students admitted to feeling a little intimidated at first, they soon found their voice—grilling the MP on everything from local youth services and education funding to national policies and her journey into politics.

The visit was a fantastic opportunity for students to engage with politics in a meaningful way and develop their leadership skills. We are proud of how they represented Avanti Fields and look forward to more opportunities to connect with our local community leaders.  Students, represented our school community so positively (Devanshi S, Paharpreet A, Jasman S, Nkosi M, Sanjeevan U, Aamir D, Manav M, Rohan V).

RISE for Schools poster competition 2025

Each year, a group of universities work together to host the International SEEDS Conference. SEEDS stands for Sustainable Ecological Engineering Design for Society and researchers from across the world come together to showcase examples of new and original ideas and projects of how we can make our environment healthier and more sustainable.

RISE for Schools competition encourages school students to make their voices heard about their research and ideas on how to make a more sustainable world.

Congratulations to students Barleen K and Abhay K for winning the ‘best poster’ in their age category. We are extremely proud of their passion, creativity and dedication to science, sustainability and thinking of ways to help our planet.

Their posters will be displayed at the SEEDS conference for researchers from across the world to see!

Avanti Summer Art Exhibition

During Summer half term we will be celebrating the work of our Avanti Fields Art students by showcasing their work weekly in our parent and staff newsletters. We are very proud to begin the exhibition by sharing the work of 4 of our hardworking Yr11 GCSE students –

Kunal (The London eye, print/ceramics)

Jahnavi (Musician on lotus flower, inspired by The Singh Twins, mixed media)

Maya ( Celebration of architect Zarah Hadid, mixed media)

Areece (Bird, mixed media)

The Art Department

Parent & Carers Webinar

Parent and Carer Webinar Information summer term 24-25

 Rath Yatra

Leicester Rathyatra 2025, Festival of Chariots – You’re invited!

Leicester Rathayatra 2025, Festival of Chariots – You’re Invited!

Join the spectacular celebration at Leicester’s Rathayatra Festival of Chariots on Sunday, 22nd June 2025!

Experience the joyous procession of Lord Jagannath through the heart of Leicester, with mantra music, dance, delicious vegetarian food, and spiritual vibes that uplift the soul.

Start Time: 11:30 AM (Pahandi welcome ceremony at 9am)

Location: City Centre, Leicester

Free & Family-Friendly

More info: https://www.iskconleicester.org

For donations: https://iskconleicester.enthuse.com/RY2025

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]

Gujarati Comedy Drama by Avanti Fields PTFA

We are excited to bring you a delightful Gujarati Comedy Natak that promises laughter and entertainment for whole family! It’s a show you won’t want to miss.

We warmly invite Avanti Fields parents and their families to join us and enjoy this fun-filled drama.

Book your tickets now and be a part of an unforgettable evening! (£15 for front rows and £10 for everywhere else)

Book your tickets at www.ticketsource.co.uk/avanti-fields-ptfa

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.