Parents

Weekly Parent Bulletin - Friday 4th July 2025

Dear parents,

Somehow it's just two weeks to go until the summer holidays!

Over the next two weeks, the forecast is quite variable - with a number of hotter days and some cooler. We are happy for parents to adopt a common sense approach with this, sending children in wearing PE kit if it seems appropriate. So the headline message is normal uniform or PE kit is fine for the remainder of term.

Year 4 did their residential trip this week and blew our socks off with their can-do attitudes and positive attitudes. Judging by how tired they look this afternoon, I think we have worn them out! A big thank you to the staff team for running this trip alongside juggling their own familiy commitments.

Next week we have our Year 6 Leavers Play and a number of school trips taking place.

Have a great weekend!

Mr Jackson

Headteacher

Whole School Reminders

Support for the summer holidays and new parents

Holiday vouchers have been confirmed for the summer holidays for pupil premiu applicable families, but funding from the Department of Work and Pensions has sadly been reduced. The Council has adjusted the total figure issued per eligible child per family to £70 in total for the summer holidays. This will equate to about £11.66 per week per child. If applicable, keep an eye on emails closer to the summer holidays for your voucher.

Summer Reading Challenge

Please see link below for the leaflet for the summer reading challenge.

Summer Reading Challenge

Weekly Year Group Updates

EYFS

Reminder all children need to be dropped off at 8:30am next Tuesday (8th July) for the Longdown Dairy Farm school trip.

Year 1

Reminder that it will be final forest school next Friday (11th July).

Year 2

Thank you so much to all of the helpers who came in and helped us with our sewing this week. The children loved sharing their creations with you and had the best afternoon. We couldn't have done it without you!

Year 3

Swimming - On Monday it is the 'Water Safety' session so all children need to bring in an old pair of pyjamas or a t-shirt that can get wet. Packing an extra plastic bag to carry it home would be helpful.

Year 4

Wow! What a residential! We had such a fantastic time and are so incredibly proud of all of the children - their manners, kindness and resilience were fantastic. Thank you for all of your support in making it happen!

Year 5

Swimming - For those Year 5's doing swimming lessons, on Monday it is the 'Water Safety' session so all children need to bring in an old pair of pyjamas or a t-shirt that can get wet. Packing an extra plastic bag to carry it home would be helpful.
Head Boy / Girl Interviews: If your child has prepared a PowerPoint presentation for their interview, please make sure you email the PPT to Mr Jackson before the interview: chris.jackson@avonwoodprimaryschool.org.uk

Year 6

Evey child is bringing home an envelope this afternoon with two adult tickets for the end of year show. All siblings in the school will get to watch a special performance earlier in the week too.