Category: News
Speak Out. Stay Safe.
Avon House is participating in the NSPCC’s ‘Speak out. Stay safe.’ programme this term. Speak out. Stay safe. is a programme for children aged 5-11 which aims to help children understand abuse in all its forms and to recognise the signs of abuse. Children are taught to speak out if they are worried, either to…
L’Shanah Tova
L’Shanah Tova to everyone celebrating Rosh Hashanah this weekend! We’ve had an informative assembly today, with pupils and staff trying to blow a shofar horn followed by a tasty lunch with honey apple cake to finish.
Wonderwall
Wonder (definition) – To be filled with admiration, amazement, or awe. At Avon House, we are constantly challenging children to think for themselves, to develop their ideas and be self-reflective. Our Wonderwall is located at the entrance to the Library and each week a different and, hopefully, thought-provoking question is posted for children to consider…
A Sustainable Start
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
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
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
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!
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
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
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!
