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Messing About In Paddle Boats

Posted: 19th May 2023

Students in sailing gear

It is hard to believe that this time last week, our adventures at Stubbers was coming to an end. Despite the inclement weather and trying to sleep through thunderstorms, all returned with positive memories. Mr Manning wishes to say a particular thank you to Mrs Gleadell, Mrs Hooley and Miss Feeney and all our visitors for ensuring that the children remained safe and made the most of the opportunities the week had to offer. On Monday and Tuesday this week, pupils worked together to produce newspaper reports about the residential trip. It appeared that Archery combat, banana boats and of course Axe Throwing were the most popular of activities. For the remainder of the week, Year 6 have been looking at Volume in Maths, planning a science investigation involving circuits and beginning rehearsals for our summer performance of Wind in the Willows – where we have renamed one of the songs, “Messing about in boats” to “Messing about in paddle boats!”

 

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Closure of Avon House Preparatory School

It is with much sadness that we are announcing the closure of the school with immediate effect. Avon House was founded over a hundred years ago under the name Essex House and then in the early 1950’s was renamed Avon House School. The vision for the current school was that of Sheila Ferrari who bought the school in 1970, providing a family school for pupils from 3-11 years old.

We have explored a number of options to try and save the school from closure but in recent days it became obvious that was not meant to be. The school has struggled with financial pressures including the introduction of VAT on school fees and the rise in NI and pension costs.

We have always put our pupils at the heart of school life both academically and pastorally under the banner of ‘Celebrating and supporting every child’ and we know that many pupils who have journeyed through our school have gone on to great success.

We wish all our pupils and families the best for the future as they embrace new schools in the locality.