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ISA London North Hockey Tournament

18th March 2024

Our U11 Mixed Hockey competed in the ISA London North Hockey Tournament last Friday. Held at Old Loughtonians Hockey Club, pupils played against eight other schools and progressed to the plate competition after the initial group stage. Head Girl, Emily (6NH) scored a decisive penalty shuffle whilst Captain Mannat (6NH) made superb saves to see…

Youth Makes Music

18th March 2024

On Friday 15th March, our School Choir took part in the Rotary Club of Roding Young Makes Music concert hosted by Chigwell School. This is an event we look forward to every year particularly as we are helping to raising funds for the Rotary Club of Roding Valley. We were very well supported by our…

Puffins Bus and Train Ride

15th March 2024

Puffins had so much fun on our first train and bus journey together this week. After walking down to Woodford Station in small groups on Monday and Tuesday, we had an exciting time meeting the station staff, checking our route on the tube map, spotting the station roundels and getting on a train to Loughton….

Cross Country Relay Event

14th March 2024

On the 13th March, 4 teams of children from Years 3-6 competed in a cross-country relay event hosted by Coopersale Hall. The course was hilly and extremely muddy which made it extremely challenging, but everyone tried their best. Tyler (4FW) and Eilidh (4JB) both did extremely well, running in two races.  A huge well done to all…

A Visit To West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village

12th March 2024

Established in 1976 and nestled amidst the picturesque Suffolk countryside, lies a hidden gem for the enthusiastic history adventurers of Year 3 – West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village. Spending the whole day on site last Friday, Year 3 explored the eight houses in the reconstructed village, taking in the sights, sounds, smells and building techniques. Each…

WGPS U11 Football Tournament

11th March 2024

Avon House attended Woodford Green’s U11 Football tournament at Fairlop Power League on Friday. Captained by Easton (6NH), the boys produced great performances in the initial group stages. The group was extremely competitive with Avon House, Chigwell and Loyola B all finishing on 5 points each. This resulted in penalty shootouts between all three teams….

ISA National Football Finals

11th March 2024

On Friday, our boys U11 football team participated in the ISA National Football Finals for the first time in the school’s history. The event was held at the prestigious St George’s Park – home of England football, and where both the men’s and women’s teams train. It was a special experience for all pupils, parents…

Mother’s Day Celebrations

9th March 2024

We had a lovely Mother’s Day treat last Friday and were so pleased that so many of you could join us for this special celebration. Year 1 Cranes led a wonderful Mother’s Day assembly where the children learnt about what Mother’s Day is and why we celebrate this day. They also shared their own unique reasons…

ISA A Cappella Competition

8th March 2024

The Avon House Choir made their debut performance at this year’s annual ISA A Cappella Competition on Wednesday. Hosted by Leighton Park School in Reading and judged by Lisa Lynn, an award-winning performer and teacher and Pascal Blaschta, a performance artist, children from Years 4, 5 and 6 represented Avon House at a high standard,…

An Egg-Stra Special Achievement

8th March 2024

After the success of the Christmas appeal back in December 2023, Avon House has yet again proved themselves to be charity heroes this term, collecting a whopping two-hundred and eleven Easter eggs for the local foodbank – the Epping Forest Foodbank, run by the Trussel Trust. Easter is the celebration of life – to spread…