Parents

Weekly Parent Bulletin - Friday 13th November 2026

Dear parents,

A huge thank you to everyone who helped make our firework display such a success last weekend. We sold out for our third year in a row, with almost 3,250 in attendance! Every penny raised will be used by our PTA to help fund exciting new projects. Special recognition to Charli, Steph and their dedicated team of PTA helpers delivering another superb firework event.

Speaking of PTA projects, our new library is nearing being ready to launch. If anyone has peaked through the window you will see the stunning install is almost complete. Brand new books have now been ordered and I hope the library will be ready to open soon. Where reading is such a huge part of life at Avonwood, this new space should really capture the imagination and spark interest in young minds.

On Wednesday we spent time as a school marking remembrance. Outside our well-being hub there was a fitting poppy art installation, curated by our Year 4 pupils. During our assembly, Year 6 pupils shared a special poem before we spent quiet time together for the two minute silence.

This afternoon we are holding our Year 1 Grandparent afternoon, one of my favourite events. It’s always special seeing the children sharing their learning with such loved grandparents. Community is a big part of Avonwood life and this event is a great reminder of this.

We have been asked to support Hope4Food by collecting boxes of Celebrations and Heroes ready for their Christmas hampers. If any families would like to donate a tub, please drop it into our front office by 4th December.

Finally, our bulletin this week is slightly less as with the global microsoft outage, it has been difficult to get all reminders sent. Please check back on Monday for year group updates should there not be any today.

Have a great weekend!

Mr Jackson

Whole School Reminders

PTA Updates

PTA updates

Date for your diaries: next PTA meeting Tuesday 17th November 2026.

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Music

We have a fantastic team of peripatetic teachers at Avonwood who provide opportunities for children to learn to play a range of instruments during the school day.

Tim Cooper, our Woodwind Teacher is pleased to offer pupils the chance to learn flute, clarinet or saxophone and is kindly offering a free taster session for children who may be interested in learning one of these instruments. If your child would like to take up this lovely offer, please contact Tim on: newforestwoodwind@outlook.com or speak to Mrs Hannah (Music Teacher) for more details.

Year 6 Choir for the Pavilion Carol Concert

We are very excited to announce that the Year 6 members of our school choir are performing at the Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth as part of the Bournemouth Schools Music Association Christmas Carol Concert on Tuesday 24^th November

We are also really pleased to announce that the whole choir are performing at St. Peter's School on Sunday 29^th November in a joint Christmas Concert with two other schools, Hyde Brass Band and the St. Peters Community Choir.

It would be lovely to have as many Avonwood supporters there to cheer on the choir so details about timings and tickets can all be found on the posters below.

Please contact Mrs Hannah if you need any more information about either of these events.

Black History Month- Autumn writing competition

As part of Black History Month, we are launching our Autumn writing competition for KS1 and KS2. The children can hand write their entry or it can be typed on a device and printed off. All entries need to be handed to their class teacher by Friday 20^th November. Winners will be announced in Golden assembly on Friday 27^th November.

FACE Timetable for November

Selection Box Appeal

Weekly Year Group Updates

EYFS

Check back Monday.

Year 1

Here is Beegu's spaceship that crashed into school last weekend.
Thank you to our year 1 grandparents for coming to our tea party today, the children had lots of fun.
Reminder for Odd socks on Monday for anti-bullying week.
Flu vaccines are on Tuesday.
The children will be completing their phonics assessment next week to check that their books match their reading level.