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The Sky’s the Limit

By |2024-11-13T13:45:26+00:00September 26th, 2024|News|

Space exploration was within reach for students at Avanti Fields on Thursday 26th September. Emily from the National Space Agency delivered an informative Masterclass entitled Asteroids. The KS4 pupils were fully engaged and enthused with investigating asteroids, exploring how much energy they have, and the possible outcome of Earth impacts. It was an action-packed session [...]

Royal Institution Science Shows at Avanti Fields

By |2024-11-13T13:44:58+00:00September 23rd, 2024|News|

An action-packed day was delivered by the Royal Institution to children at Avanti Fields. The wonderful Sab not only delivered science shows to all Year 7 and Year 8 pupils, but conducted a teacher training session and a twilight community show for eager families. The sessions were packed full of science facts, experiments, audience participation, [...]

Another Green Flag for Avanti Park

By |2024-11-13T13:44:26+00:00September 8th, 2024|News|

Well done to Avanti Park for being awarded their Eco-Schools Green Flag again! One of the highlights was the completion of the Eco-Schools Environmental Review, which not only showcased the schools’ achievements in Healthy Living but also illuminated areas for growth, such as mindfulness of marine issues. From creating a tranquil “zen zone” in the [...]

Newly finished DT Wing at Avanti Grange Secondary School

By |2024-11-13T13:43:55+00:00September 6th, 2024|News|

Avanti Grange's vision of nurturing the next generation of creative minds and skilled professionals has come to life with the opening of this incredible facility. Avanti Grange’s new Design & Technology wing is more than just a set of rooms—it’s a place where students can discover their passions, develop their talents, and prepare for future [...]

Years 8 & 10 – Belgium – March/April 2025

By |2025-03-03T11:34:34+00:00September 6th, 2024|Avanti Quest, Quest Secondary|

In March 2025, the students will have the unique opportunity to visit Radhadesh in Durbuy, Belgium for a truly magical and transformative experience. Radhadesh is a spiritual venue set in a beautiful 12th century castle which provides a unique blend of history and tranquility, making it an ideal setting for a meaningful [...]

Harrow school named one of ‘the top 10 best in the world’

By |2024-06-14T13:28:23+01:00June 14th, 2024|News|

Harrow school, where pupils learn yoga and meditation, named one of ‘the top 10 best in the world’ Grant Williams, reporting for Harrow Online, writes 'A Harrow school where children are encouraged to take philosophy, yoga, and meditation classes has been shortlisted for a prize of $50,000 (£39,000) at the prestigious World’s Best Schools Prize. [...]

2003 – The Idea of Avanti is formed

By |2020-04-24T12:03:50+01:00April 24th, 2020|Our Story|

Prior to the founding of schools by the I-Foundation, Hinduism was the only major world religion which did not have a dedicated faith school in the UK. The I-Foundation founded the first Hindu faith school in London to be funded by the government. The Krishna Avanti school opened in February 2010. The organisation has since [...]

2010 – Britain’s first state-funded Hindu School opens

By |2020-04-24T11:55:55+01:00April 24th, 2020|Our Story|

2010 saw the official opening of the first Hindu state-funded school, Krishna Avanti Primary School. With its wood-clad buildings, large expanses of light and grass-covered roofs, the Krishna-Avanti Primary School in Edgware, north London, proclaims its respect for the environment. At its heart is the temple, above which rises a white tower, carved out of [...]

2011 – Parliament Status Granted

By |2020-07-22T15:02:28+01:00April 24th, 2020|Our Story|

Till now, Hinduism was the only major world religion which did not have a government-funded faith-school to serve its community. That all changed when the Avanti Trust was born! In 2011, the British Parliament resolved that Avanti was granted the status of ‘religious authority’ for Hindu faith schools; a great achievement for the large Hindu [...]

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