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A Champions Belt for Yusuf
A big congratulations to Yusuf (4PH) who travelled to Coventry to participate in a UK National Brazilian Juijitsu competition over half term. Yusuf won 3 gold medals and a champions belt! He won the Gi competition in his weight class, the no-Gi competition in his weight class and the absolute competition where he competed against…
Wraparound Care All Wrapped Up!
This term, we have been so busy in our new purpose-built Activity Room. Children have really enjoyed Breakfast Club and the sausages, pancakes and hot chocolate have been much appreciated in the colder weather. During Tea Timers, the children have completed homework spellings and reading. They have produced Autumn gnomes, crazy legged spiders, ripped paper…
Inter House Netball Competition
Last Friday, the eagerly anticipated Inter House Netball tournament took place. It was a great afternoon of Netball with all the girls from Year 5 and 6 participating. All four houses played each other in 6 very close matches. Morris and Cavell then played for 3rd and 4th place with Cavell narrowly beating Morris 6-5. …
Pre-Prep’s First Cross Country
They may be smaller in stature than the Prep Department pupils, but our Pre-Prep Cross Country runners are no less mighty! Taking two laps of the course in their stride, Year 1 and Year 2 gave it their very best as they completed their first Cross Country race yesterday. With some very dedicated Year 6…
Open Morning Friday 20th September
Our next Open Morning is taking place on Friday 20th September at 9am. Reserve your place at the following: Open Events | Private Prep School, Essex | Avon House School The morning starts at 9am with refreshments in the School Hall. Mrs Campbell (Headteacher) will host a talk at 9.15am including information on our extended…
Cast Your Votes
As a Gold Unicef Rights Respecting School, Avon House used their voice today to vote for their candidate choice in the school’s pupil councils. This year we will have 5 councils, School Council, RRS Council, Sustainability Council, Sports Council and our new council, Diversity Council. The children use the same voting booths their parents would…
Walk Like An Egyptian
Year 4 had a fantastic workshop linked to their learning Ancient Egypt this week. On Wednesday, the children came to school dressed in Egyptian outfits to immerse themselves fully in the experience. They then took part in a variety of practical activities including drama and story-telling with props and artefacts, quizzes, puzzles and secret messages…
MFL Fair at Bancroft’s School
There was a continental feel on Friday 17th March when 10 pupils from Year 5 attended an MFL Fair at Bancroft’s School. Bancroft’s senior linguists entertained ours by delivering a wide range of activities designed to make language learning fun. Pupils had the opportunity to practise their French and Spanish skills, as well as sample new…
Mother’s Day Celebrations
A big thank you to Year 1 Cranes who hosted a special Mother’s Day Assembly this morning. The children spoke about why they love their mums and also tied in British Sign Language Week by signing the lyrics of a Mother’s Day song. We are very proud of you all and know your mums (and…
Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre
To support their learning, Year 6 visited Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre on Thursday 9th March. The children didnt let the rain ruin their trip with a quick stop outside St Paul’s and a walk across The Thames before heading to the Globe for their very own workshop, led by a professional actor all about Macbeth. After…
