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Graffiti Tags
This term Year 5 have been learning about Graffiti in their Art lessons. After researching the work of Banksy, Keith Haring, Jean-Michel Basquiat and Lady Pink, the children had to design their own ‘tag’. This week they finally got to use their stencils and graffiti the ‘wall’ in the library! Fantastic work Year 5, well…
Year 3 and Year 4 Inter-House Football
Tuesday 29th November saw Year 3 and Year 4 compete in our Inter-House Football tournament. The children played in mixed teams, with an inclusive as well as a competitive approach. Pankhurst finished 4th with 3 points whilst Cavell, Churchill and Morris all totalled 7 points. It was Cavell and Morris who fought out in the…
Christmas Advent Calendar Appeal
A huge thank you to our families for taking part in our advent calendar appeal and to members of 3KI for loading them all into our mini bus! We donated a total of 201 calendars to the Loughton Foodbank this week.
50 Goals Scored!
On Friday 25th November, Years 5 & 6 played Inter-House Netball. All 4 houses came together and played several tough games. Everyone played exceptionally well and it challenged all of us. In the end Morris came 1st, Cavell came 2nd, Churchill came 3rd and Pankhurst came 4th. I thought everyone played really well and I think…
ISA London North Athletics Event
Congratulations to our U9 and U11 Athletics teams that both placed 3rd out of 12 schools in the ISA London North event on Friday 25th November. The children took part in field and track events, with their efforts and times recorded each time. The U11 team took home the track title and Vishva (Year 6)…
Bringing Mandarin To Life
On 25th November 2022, Mrs Wang, the mother of one of our Year 6 pupils, brought Mandarin (November’s ‘Language of the Month’) to life by delivering a series of interactive workshops to all classes in the Prep School. As well as learning about Chinese culture, the pupils embraced the opportunity to learn the names of…
Recital by Aaleyah (Year 6)
We were entertained in Assembly this morning by Aaleyah (Year 6) who played her Grade 1 exam piece, Skye Boat Song on her violin. She is very proud of her new turquoise instrument and gave a very confident and mature performance. Well done Aaleyah!
U9 Girls Football Festival
In a festival which aimed to promote football being played and enjoyed, our U9 girls team won and drew matches against stiff opposition. Held at Barnet Power League on Thursday 24th November, schools attended from near and far in what was a great celebration of girls football. Standout performances came from Krishni (Year 6) and…
London Youth Games’ Cross Country
After qualifying to represent the Borough of Redbridge at an earlier event, Oskar, Eva and Niquey (Year 6 pupils) competed in the London Youth Games’ Cross Country event held at Hampstead Heath’s Parliament Hill on Saturday 19th November. All three Avon House pupils shone whilst up against the best of London runners. Eva placed 4th…
2nd Place in the ISA National Art Finals
After winning the Regional Finals for the group work earlier this year, we are pleased to announce that Avon House came 2nd, nationally, in the Independent Schools Association Art competition which was held last week. The picture, ‘London, as inspired by Stephen Wiltshire’ was created by the current Year 3 children, when they were learning…
