It's been a super first full week of the autumn term!
Across the school I've seen classrooms full of engaged learners, thriving in their new year groups. Special shout out to our new Badgers and Hedgehogs for doing so well with their morning sessions in classes of 30.
Please can I remind parents of our guidance around being a nut free school. We are seeing more children at Avonwood with allergies, some quite severe. It does not bear thinking about accidental exposure to nut products, so please take a moment to read the guidance on our website link
here.
This week the Education Secretary wrote a welcome back piece to parents and teachers which I felt was quite fitting with our #ItStartsWithOne mantra:
I know that change can feel unsettling at times. But our profession is built on embracing change for the better. Every teacher who adapts a lesson to reach a pupil who’s struggling. Every school leader who tries something new to support staff wellbeing. Every parent who takes the time to read with their child after a long day. These are acts of quiet transformation. And collectively, they make a difference.
Where we take such pride in working so closely with our pupils and their families, it hopefully gives Avonwood children the best possible chance of success. If you ever have any concerns, please do chat to staff at pick up or come to speak to a member of SLT. We are always keen to help.
The Rotary Club have very kindly left some boxes here for the Wessex Rotary Shoebox Scheme. This is a great way to get your children involved in putting together a special shoebox that will be sent to disadvantaged and displaced children in Moldova, Montenegro, Romania, - Ukraine via Poland. If you wish to do one of these boxes then please come and collect one at the front office along with a handy leaflet with the all information you need of what to include.
Lastly a reminder for children not to wear PE hoodies with hoods up. Whilst we can understand the temptation, it can give an anti-social vibe seeing children with hoods up. We have reminded them to keep them down and to pop coats on if they are chilly. Your support with re-inforcing this message would be most helpful and helps avoid the need to alter this great bit of PE uniform.
Have a great weekend!
Mr Jackson