Category: News
What A Racket
The Racketball finals day was held on the last Wednesday of term. The eight regular attendees had been whittled down to 4 finalists after a 3-week round robin on Thursday afternoons. The 3rd and 4th place play off saw Bailey (6NH) use his power game to defeat Adam (6NH) 15/9. The final saw Issa (6JM) defeat…
12 Days of Christmas
Our “12 Days of Christmas” Extravaganza Day is well underway. The school has been transformed into a magical Christmas hub with pupils taking part in 12 themed activities such as our Partridge in a Pear Tree Quiz, 2 Turtle Doves Pairs Game, 3 French Hens Coconut Shy, 4 Calling Birds Kazoos Workshop, 5 Gold Rings…
Tales from the Toy Box
On Tuesday afternoon, Year 1 took part in a toy workshop to support their termly topic of ‘Tales from the Toy Box.’ The pupils had great fun experimenting and playing with different toys from the past. It was a great afternoon that provided a great end to the Autumn Term’s learning.
U11 Football v The Wells
AHS made the short trip to Wells Primary School last week to play an U11 Football match. Avon House claimed an emphatic 12-2 win, with 6 goals from Issa (6JM). The boys passed the ball well in their team and rode late first-half pressure from their opponents to remain in control throughout. We hope to…
Inter-House Football Year 5 and Year 6
Last Friday, Year 5 and Year 6 boys competed in Inter-House Football. Each house played against one another in the group stages with Churchill finishing top, Cavell – second, Morris came third and Pankhurst were fourth. The boys played competitively throughout, with all houses showing a real desire to be crowned winners. The semi-finals saw Churchill…
A Visit To Mulberry House School
On Wednesday 6th December, representatives from Avon House’s RRS Council were invited to visit The Mulberry House School in West London, which is RRS Silver but starting their journey to Gold. We were asked to share our experiences and ideas about becoming Rights Respecting Gold and, as we approach the Summer Term when we are…
ISA London North Gymnastics
Four pupils made the journey to St Mary’s School in Gerrard’s Cross to take part in the inaugural ISA London North Gymnastics competition. Seren, Evie, Liana and Eilidh, all of 4JB, took part in both the vault and individual floor routine events. All girls should be extremely proud of their effort, achieving 3rd place as…
Sustainability Council’s Big Day Out
Wednesday saw Sustainability Council set off early for West London for a spectacular day out at Earl’s Court and the Natural History Museum. The BBC Earth Experience at Earl’s Court saw the Council members experience the beauty and power of the natural world across the 7 continents. Enormous 360° digital screens gave the children an immersive…
Inter-House Science Quiz
At the start of this academic year, the children in Year 5 and Year 6 took part in the Inter-House Science quiz. The top eight scorers were then sorted into two teams for the Inter-House Science Quiz. Today, the teams took on other children from Prep schools in the area heat of the competition. After…
Performance Assembly
This morning, we were all entertained by 11 very talented pupils in the Performance Assembly. We saw dancing from Evie and Liana, a gymnastics display from Eilidh and a violin solo from Angie. All these pupils are in Year 4. Teddy (also Year 4) and Adam (Year 6) played the piano for us and there…
