News | Avon House School - Part 16
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A Sustainable Start

12th September 2023

The Sustainability Council had their first meeting on Tuesday and already have a manifesto of issues they want to tackle around the school. Everything from recycling clothes and reading glasses, to the waste from laminating and uneaten lunchtime food was discussed. Having counted all the batteries in the recycling box from last year the Council…

A Budding Journalist

8th September 2023

Congratulations to Jenny (6NH) who interviewed Alice Roberts about her new children’s book for New Scientist over the summer holidays. She was very brave and did an amazing job! Well done Jenny! Watch the interview here: https://www.newscientist.com/video/2386633-alice-roberts-interviewed-by-a-10-year-old-about-her-novel-wolf-road/  

Tales from the Toybox

7th September 2023

The Year 1 team are so happy to be back in school and we hope the children are too! We love getting to know our new classes and are very impressed with how well everyone has settled back into school life. On our WOW Day, the children explored our theme for this term ‘Tales from…

Bright Lights, Big City

7th September 2023

We are so proud of the children in Year 2. They are settling in brilliantly and have displayed great enthusiasm for our topic, Bright Lights, Big City! During our WOW morning yesterday the children shared what they know about London and what they would like to find out and we have used their views to…

Welcome Back!

7th September 2023

Our Year 6s were on hand to help spell out Mrs Campbell’s inspirational words to the pupils and parents that attended our Welcome Service at All Saints church this morning.  It was lovely to see so many guests in attendance. Mrs Campbell gave the children three words to focus on this year – Aspiration, Inspiration…

Churchill House Breakfast

20th June 2023

On Tuesday 20th June, Churchill House came together with our parents to help celebrate our achievements this year. Ava and I were delighted to see so many parents joining us for breakfast. We hope you enjoyed the  programme of events and having breakfast with your children. Thank you for your continued support and for taking…

Butty and a Brew

16th June 2023

This morning (Friday 16th June) Years 1 and 2 enjoyed hosting their dads at school for a special ‘Butty and a Brew’ Father’s Day breakfast. The children loved sitting with their dads, sharing news and their favourite stories, as well as gorging on delicious butties and waffles. A great time was had by all!  

Lego Cars

13th June 2023

In Computing lessons, Year 2 have been busy designing and building their own Lego cars.  The children had to consider the amount of Lego to use, as well as the placement of axels, motors and cogs. This week, they used iPads to programme their cars to move. Ready, steady, go!  

Litter Picking On The Green

2nd June 2023

The ever-active Sustainability Council once again gave up their lunchtime to descend on the Green to pick up as much litter as they could find on Friday 26th May. Hunting high and low in the long grass was never a problem for the energetic pupils. Unopened cans of beer and coke were the unusual finds…

Snakes No Ladders

31st May 2023

This week, Itai in 4JB decided to bring in one of his pet snake’s shedded skin. Itai talked about his pet and how it sheds its skin, what it eats and how big or long the snake is when stretched out! We asked him if any of the snakes had escaped from the cage. He…

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