Primary Parent's Bulletin 09.01.26
- avantifields
- Jan 9
- 7 min read
Executive Principal's Message
School Closure
Dear Parents & Guardians,
Due to the adverse weather conditions experienced overnight and early this morning, I made the decision to close both Avanti Fields School and Krishna Avanti Primary School.
This decision was taken following careful consideration of several factors, including early information shared by our lettings and premises teams last night, staff travel arrangements, and the availability of materials required to ensure the sites could be made safe for access, such as grit. In addition, both sites have experienced increased traffic in car parks and on surrounding roads throughout the week, which at times has created unsafe conditions.
I recognise that school closures are never an easy decision and can cause disruption for families. However, I felt it was important to communicate the closure as early as possible to allow families time to make alternative childcare arrangements and to minimise unnecessary travel in challenging conditions. This also enabled staff to use the morning productively to ensure learning resources were uploaded to TEAMS so that pupils’ learning could continue.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support. I am particularly mindful of the impact such decisions have on our working parents, and I am grateful for your cooperation as we prioritised the safety of our pupils, families, and staff.
Warm regards,
Ms. V Bardsley
Head of Primary's Message
Welcome Back to the Spring Term!
Dear Parents,
We are delighted to welcome you and your children back to the Spring term! It has been a wonderful start to the new term, and the children have returned with such enthusiasm and energy—it truly sets a positive tone for the months ahead.
This Monday, we enjoyed a very special event: a performance of Jack and the Beanstalk. This was a fantastic opportunity for the children to experience a traditional story brought to life through singing, acting, and creativity. Moments like these not only enrich their learning but also help instil a love for the arts and storytelling.
As we begin this new term, we continue to live and learn through the Avanti Way, nurturing curiosity, respect, and joy in every aspect of school life. The start of a new term is a perfect time for fresh beginnings, growth, and new experiences. As Lord Krishna reminds us, “Whatever happened, happened for the good. Whatever is happening, is happening for the good. Whatever will happen, will also happen for the good.”
We look forward to a term filled with learning, discovery, and memorable moments for all our children. Thank you for your continued support in making our school a vibrant and nurturing community.
Warm regards,
Ms. A Thakore
Magical Moments
Every two weeks, we take time to celebrate the Magical Moments happening across our school — those special sparks of curiosity, creativity, and deep learning that make each day meaningful. Whether it’s a breakthrough in understanding, a beautifully presented piece of work, or a moment of teamwork and joy, these snapshots capture the best of what learning at Avanti Fields is all about.
We’re proud to share and celebrate these moments with our school community!
Sunflower | In the Sunflower room this week we have been enjoying reading the Monkey Puzzle book whilst transitioning back to routine and accessing activities based on the story book. |  |
Preschool | In Pre-school we have been exploring The Very Hungry Caterpillar. We learned about the different things that the caterpillar ate and how he grew through the lifecycle of a butterfly. |  |
Reception | In Reception, we have been learning all about dinosaurs. We learned about different dinosaurs and had fun acting like them by stomping our feet and making loud roars. |  |
Year 1 | The children loved becoming scientists in Science this week, identifying and classifying different materials. Then, they explored the classroom to discover which material was the most common.
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Year 2 | Year 2 have been exploring Money in our Maths lessons this week. They have recognised coins, counted out amounts in different ways and even challenged themselves with finding the correct amount of change. This has been a fun week of building on such important life skills such as paying for items, solving problems and saving our money. |  |
Year 3 | This week, Year 3 have been learning all about radial patterns and mandalas. We have created our own beautiful concentric patterns using different shapes.
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Parents Consultation Evening : 20th & 22nd January 2026
Upcoming Parents’ Evening – Early Connection, Strong Start
Please book your child’s parents evening appointment via Arbor.
Please ensure you book your meeting slot via Arbor by Monday, 12th January at 4:00pm.
Please note : Parent Consultation Evening booking deadline has been extended for Pre- school parents until to 15th January 4:00pm due to recent technical issues.
The sign-up system will automatically close after this time, and no further bookings will be accepted.
Importance Notice : Parents are requested to book only one meeting slot on either of the available meeting days. Please do not book multiple slots or schedule meetings on both days, as this causes inconvenience and prevents other parents from booking a slot for their child. Each child is allocated only one meeting slot.
If you are unable to attend the meeting at your booked time, please email to the school . Class Teacher will review the request and provide an alternate meeting option where possible.
WOW Walk to the school
We were very excited to welcome our WOW Walk to school Mascot to Avanti Fields Primary this week. Strider enjoyed greeting our families and thanking you all for your fantastic participation in the weekly Walk to school challenge. We are happy to announce that Year 1 children are now joining us in the weekly challenge and have made a fantastic start already. This challenge is aimed at Year 1,2 and 3, therefore if you travel to school ‘actively’ e.g. walk, scoot, ride or park and stride at least once a week for a whole month then you will be awarded with your monthly badge. We can do this! Happy active travelling everyone.
Stars of the week
Each week, we celebrate a pupil who truly embodies the values of the Avanti Way—whether it’s showing compassion, demonstrating self-discipline, striving for excellence, or fostering spiritual insight. This recognition is more than just good work—it's about living our values and inspiring others to do the same.
Acorn | Ishaan for showing empathy when helping the new children settle in. | |
Walnut | Saanvi for showing resilience when beginning to talk in full sentences. | |
Buttercup | Devansh for showing empathy and being a kind and considerate friend, Great work Devansh! | |
Daisy | Siya for persevering in her writing and trying to write a sentence, well done! | |
Bluebell | Jai for making super progress with his reading and for having a ‘can do’ attitude. | |
Snowdrop | Daiwik for making improvements in his reading and trying his best to remember all the sounds. Well done Daiwik – we are so proud of you! | |
Daffodil | Kristy – For always showing our Avanti Values everywhere she goes! Well Done for being such a role model | |
Tulip | Anshika for taking on the role as Class Ambassador with such confidence and pride. You are a great role model to others in displaying our virtues | |
Cedar | Aryan P – great improvements and enthusiasm in Maths! | |
Chestnut | Shivanki for writing creatively in English and producing work with originality. I’m very proud of you! |
Rights Respecting School information
Every week, children will be learning about an ‘Article of the Week’. This will help our children to learn and develop an understanding about the Convention on the Rights of the Child articles.
Rights Respecting Article of the week – Article 14: Freedom of Speech
Every child has the right to think and believe what they choose and also to practise their religion, as long as they are not stopping other people from enjoying their rights. Governments must respect the rights and responsibilities of parents to guide their child as they grow up. This links to Remembrance Day, when we honour those who have worked — and still work — to protect others and help make the world peaceful.
Why it matters:
Everyone has the freedom to think whatever they want
Everyone should be able to enjoy their rights
Different people have different beliefs
At-home activity: List as many religions as you can think of. Do you know what symbols are linked with these religions? Have a go at drawing them if you can and perhaps create a display for your classroom or corridor over the weekend.
Key date reminders:
January
5th - School open- pupils back to school
20th/ 22nd - Parents evening 3.00pm- 5.30pm
February
4th- Preschool stay and count 8.00am- 9.00am
4th – Reception & Y1 Stay and count 1.45pm- 2.15pm
5th – Y2 & Y3 Stay and count 1:45pm – 2:15pm
6th - Dress up – NSPCC number day
13th- AST staff training day, school closed.
16th-20st - Half Term
We have an abundance of events that take place at school, to see the overview for the year please click on the link below: Term Dates & Calendar | Avanti Fields School
Attendance Celebration:
Rank | Classes |
1st Rank | Acorn, Tulip & Walnut 92% |
2nd Rank | Cedar & Chestnut 91.9% |
3rd Rank | Daisy 91.8% |
PTFA Events
Music Maestros Concert
🎶 Dev Joshi Live in Concert – A Musical Tribute 🎶Date: Sat, 7th February 26
Following previously sold-out concerts throughout the UK, Dev Joshi brings to you an unforgettable live performance.
Dev and his talented musicians will re-imagine and celebrate the timeless music of the Maestros — Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Mehdi Hassan, Mohd Rafi, and Jagjit Singh.
Featuring a stellar line-up of musicians, each artist brings their mastery to create a journey unlike anything you’ve heard before.Prepare for a night of hypnotic melodies, soul-stirring rhythms, and unforgettable energy.
🎟️ Book your tickets now: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/avanti-fields-ptfa/t-dkaggrr
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