Primary Parent's Bulletin 09.10.26
Head of Primary's Message
Dear Parents and Carers,
I would like to personally thank you for the wonderful support you continue to show our school. As Headteacher, I truly value the strong partnership we have with our families, as we know that when home and school work together, our children thrive.
Next week, we will be having our first Parent Consultation evenings of this academic year. We look forward to welcoming all of you as you meet with your child / children’s class teacher(s) to discuss their progress within class. We cannot stress the importance of this discussion and the benefits of the home-school partnership.
Thank you once again for your continued support and partnership.
Thank you for your continued support.
Kind Regards
Ms Thakore
Reminder : Car parking
We kindly ask parents to cooperate in parking safely and responsibly during drop off and pick up times.
Recently we have noticed an increase in congestion and inconsiderate parking around school gates along with Bhaktivedanta Marg which creates a serious safety risk for our pupils and wider community.
To help keep everyone safe and to ensure the smooth running of the school day, we kindly ask families to continue with their usual drop-off and collection routines (ONLY pre-school and Reception parents permitted to use the school car park for drop off and collection). In particular, we strongly encourage the continued use of park-and-stride arrangements, rather than attempting to drive into the school car park, turning into Bhaktivedanta Marg or attempting 3-point turns on the roads leading to the school.
Thank you for your cooperation and ongoing support in keeping our school community safe.
Primary Open Day Saturday 10th October 2026. ( For Admissions 2027-2028)
Please book your place for Open Day through below booking link.
Come check out Avanti Fields Primary School - rated Outstanding for Early Years Provision. Meet the teachers, and tour our wonderful school
Welcome to the Avanti Fields Primary School Open Day! Join us at Avanti Fields School for a fun-filled experience of exploration and discovery.
Meet our dedicated teachers, tour our state-of-the-art facilities, and learn more about our innovative curriculum. This is a great opportunity to see first hand what makes Avanti Fields Primary School so special. We can't wait to welcome you!
looking forward to welcoming you on Primary Open Day
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!
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 Class | Maayon for showing great listening skills during carpet time and being a great role model to his friends. |
Walnut Class | Vivaan for following instructions and classroom routines consistently, well done Vivaan! |
Buttercup Class | Seeyan for his commitment to homework each week and showing integrity! Great work Seeyan! |
Daisy Class | Mahima for showing confidence in settling into her new school and making new friends in class. |
Bluebell Class | Raansh for showing courage in computing when creating a digital game. He tried new ideas, solved problems, and never gave up when things were tricky.
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Snowdrop Class | Sylvie for having a positive attitude towards phonics, always joining in and showing enthusiasm during lessons. |
Daffodil Class | Rian for showing resilience and a can-do attitude when solving tricky math challenges. Keep it up Rian! |
Tulip Class | Ayana for creating a fantastic model of a car as part of her DT homework. This showed a real love for learning, well done! |
Cedar Class | Dishan for having a brilliant first week! You’ve shown some fantastic handwriting and maths, I’m excited to see the other wonderful learning we’ll do together! Welcome to the Cedar Family! |
Chestnut Class | Leon for trying really hard in English, and writing a great descriptive narrative!
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Beech Class | Sienna R for superb work in Maths Showing independence and resilience! |
Ash Class | Hriday K for using a lovely loud voice during our Diwali rehearsal. |
African Drumming Workshop
On Tuesday and Wednesday this week, all the children in school had a fantastic time during their African Drumming workshops. They showed great courage and self-discipline as they took part in this Experience Event. The children learnt about different drums from West Africa including the djembe, the bougarabou, the dunun and the talking drum. They also learnt to sing a short song in a West African dialect. These musical experiences play a vital role in each child’s learning at Avanti Fields and we are so proud of every class embraced the opportunity to learn a new skill.
Attendance
At Avanti Fields, we know that good attendance is key to helping children thrive and achieve their best.
This year, we will be recognising and celebrating children who achieve 100% attendance each half term with their classes. These pupils will receive special recognition in a whole-school assembly for their commitment to being in school every day and making the most of their learning opportunities.
In addition, three times a year, we will celebrate those children who achieve 100% attendance for a full term. To make these occasions even more special, parents and carers of these pupils will be invited into school to join the celebration and share in their child's achievement.
We look forward to working together to ensure every child has the best possible attendance and can enjoy all the opportunities school has to offer.
Diwali Celebrations 2026
We are delighted to be celebrating Diwali Week across the school and look forward to welcoming many of you to our special events.
Diwali, often known as the Festival of Lights, is one of the most important festivals in Hinduism. It celebrates the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. At Avanti, our Diwali celebrations also help children learn about the teachings and pastimes of Lord Krishna, who is central to our school's ethos and values. Through stories, performances, workshops and celebrations, children will deepen their understanding of kindness, gratitude, courage and devotion while learning about this important festival.
We have a range of exciting opportunities for parents to engage in learning throughout the week:
Preschool Diwali Workshop
Wednesday 14th October at 8:00am
We warmly invite our full-time and AM Preschool parents to join us for a special Diwali workshop.
Please drop your child off as usual at 8:00am.
Parents should then wait outside the EYFS gates.
The gates will be reopened shortly after registration.
This is a wonderful opportunity to get hands-on and explore Diwali-themed learning activities alongside your chil
Reception Diwali Performance and Workshop
Wednesday 14th October at 1:30pm
Reception parents are invited to attend a short Diwali performance followed by an in-class workshop.
Please sign in via the Main Office by 1:25pm, ready for a prompt 1:30pm start.
Please note that late arrivals will not be admitted, as we do not wish to interrupt the children's performance and learning.
Years 2, 3 and 4 Diwali Performance
Thursday 15th October at 1:45pm
Parents of children in Years 2, 3 and 4 have been emailed separately with full details of the event.
Parents are reminded to sign up via Arbor
Please refer to the information provided for all event arrangements and attendance requirements.
We kindly ask that parents arrive promptly and sign in by 1.35 and do not use the school car park.
Year 1 Diwali Performance
Friday 16th October at 8:30am
Year 1 parents are invited to watch a special performance based on the Diwali story.
Please drop your child off as normal.
Sign in via the Main Office at 8:25am for an 8:30am start.
Please note that late arrivals will not be admitted.
Diwali Celebration Day
Friday 16th October
To conclude our celebrations, we will be holding a special Diwali Celebration Day. All pupils are invited to come to school dressed in traditional clothing to help celebrate the rich culture and traditions associated with the festival.
We look forward to sharing this special week with our families and thank you for your continued support in making these celebrations meaningful and memorable for our children.
Diwali Card Competition 2026 announced by Honourable MP Leicester East
Honourable MP Ms. S Raja ( Leicester East) launching the version of Diwali competition, in which pupils will have opportunity to create the design for her Diwali greeting card.
All primary school aged children who live or are educated within the constituency of Leicester East are invited to take part.
The winning entrant will see their design being sent to residents, businesses and organisations across Leicester East. The card will also be sent to VIPs such as the Prime Minister in Downing Street and Their Majesties the Kind and Queen at Buckingham Palace.
All Designs must be summitted by 16th October 2026 for cards to be printed and distributed. Please only use coloured pencils, Pens or Paints as items such as glitter or stick on materials are unable to be Scanned.
Designs can be returned to MP Ms .S Raja's Constituency office at :
7 Loughborough Road
Leicester
LE4 5LJ
Please note: unfortunately any submitted entries by Participants would not be able to return to Participants.
Avanti Fields Joint Christmas Card Fundraising Project
This Christmas, our Avanti Fields Primary and Secondary schools are joining together for a special fundraising project! Pupils are invited to create their own Christmas artwork on A4 paper, which can then be turned into personalised Christmas cards and other gifts featuring their own designs. To take part, parents simply visit mycardproject.com/order, enter the code MCP6WQ, upload their child's artwork and share the link with friends and family so they can purchase cards and other items featuring the pupil's design. Please note that artwork must be uploaded and orders placed by 24 October. A percentage of the proceeds will be donated back to the schools. The Secondary School will use its share to support our chosen charities: The Local Goshalla, Action for Children and The Global Hindu Federation, while the Primary School will use its proceeds towards a charity of our choice that the children will vote for democratically in class. This is a fantastic opportunity for pupils to showcase their creativity while helping to raise money for our schools and wider community.
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.
Article 28 the right to education. Article 28 reminds us that every child has the right to an education. Education helps children learn new skills, achieve their goals, and prepare for the future. Schools should be places where children feel safe, supported, and inspired to learn.
As we celebrate World Teacher Day on 5th October, we can take time to recognise and appreciate the important role teachers play in helping children learn, grow, and succeed. Teachers encourage us to try our best, believe in ourselves, and develop a lifelong love of learning.
Why it's important:
It helps children understand that education is a right for every child.
It encourages children to value learning and new experiences.
It helps children develop the knowledge and skills they need for the future.
It reminds us to appreciate the teachers and adults who support our learning.
It inspires children to work hard and make the most of their opportunities.
At Home Activity:
Create a "Thank You, Teacher!" Learning Star
Draw and cut out a large star on a piece of paper.
In the centre of the star, write the name of a teacher or adult who helps you learn.
On each point of the star, write or draw:
Something you have learned this year.
A favourite lesson or activity.
A skill you have improved.
A challenge you have overcome.
A goal you would like to achieve in the future.
In the centre of the star, write:
"Education helps me learn, grow, and achieve my dreams."
Attendance
1st Rank | Bluebell 99.6% |
2nd Rank | Snowdrop 98.9 % |
3rd Rank | Walnut 98.6 % |
Key date reminders:
Autumn
October
14th- Preschool Diwali Parent/ Carer workshop 8.00am- 9.00am
14th – Reception Diwali Parent/ Carer workshop 1.30pm- 2.45pm
15th- Y2/Y3/Y4 Diwali Singing Performance 1.45pm
16th - Diwali dress up day
16th- Y1 Diwali Performance 8.30am
19th October- 30th October - Half Term (19th – 23rd Half term for Preschool only)
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
Early Support Service for Parents & Carers
PTFA Events
Laughter Show with Dr. A Vyas
🤣 SHE’S BACK! 🎤
After last year’s FULL HOUSE, Dr. Vyas is back with a brand-new show packed with ALL-NEW JOKES! 😂
Get ready for a brilliant night of laughter, fun and unforgettable moments — you won’t want to miss this one!
BOOK YOUR TICKETS NOW:
Last year was a sell-out, so don’t leave it too late!
🤣 Dr. Vyas will have you laughing all the way home!
Shri Hanuman Chalisa 21st November
Avanti Fields PTFA warmly invites all parents, pupils, families and members of the wider community to join us for our annual Shree Hanuman Chalisa at Avanti Fields School.
The event will take place on Saturday 21st November from 12 noon until 2pm, followed by prasad for everyone attending.
This is a wonderful opportunity for our school community to come together for an afternoon of bhakti, prayer, reflection and togetherness.
To help us plan the catering and avoid unnecessary prasad wastage, please register your attendance using the QR code on the poster or through Ticket Source:
We are also currently raising funds towards a school minibus. Anyone wishing to support the fundraising can contact the PTFA at avantifieldsptfa@gmail.com.
We look forward to welcoming families from across the school and community.
Avanti Fields PTFA
School's Lettings Events
Kaashi Arts and Aradhana Arts present
✨ Shraddhanjali - A Musical Offering ✨A special afternoon of Indian Classical Music & Dance, honouring the legacy of Pandit Sharda Sahai Ji and Pandit Ram Shankar Sahai Ji of the Banares Gharana of Tabla. Featuring Bharatanatyam, Odissi, Indian Classical Vocal and Esraj by eminent Guest artists plus Tabla and Kathak performances by students of Sanju Sahai and Jaymini Sahai.🙏🏽 Music. Dance. Rhythm. Remembrance.📅 Sunday 15th November 2026⏰ 2pm📍 Avanti Fields, Leicester🎟️ Book now:
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