Primary Parent's Bulletin 17.10.25

avantifields
Oct 17
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Executive Principal's Message

The Autumn Term has begun beautifully for our primary pupils. It has been a smooth start, full of warmth, positivity, and a clear focus on maintaining strong routines and nurturing connections between children and staff. From the staggered start that allowed our Reception teachers to get to know their new pupils closely, to welcoming new families into our Pre-School, it has been wonderful to see our community continue to grow. With our pupils now reaching Year 3, there is great excitement as we embark on the Key Stage 2 curriculum. A new addition to our start of year was holding a special yagna to welcome our newest pupils to their educational journey.

It was a pleasure to welcome parents to the first of our three Parent-Teacher Evenings. These evenings offer valuable opportunities to celebrate each child’s learning journey, character development, and personal and spiritual growth. We have also enjoyed hosting our Reception Reading Workshop and the Year 1 PSC and Reading Workshop — both well attended and full of enthusiasm for supporting children’s literacy at home and school.

A highlight this term was our vibrant and successful Primary Open Day. The turnout was exceptional, and we anticipate another year of oversubscribed applications — a true reflection of the dedication and excellence of our staff and children. The event was a real team effort, and I extend heartfelt thanks to our (secondary) student helpers, teachers, administrative team, premises and cleaning staff, and the Govinda’s catering team for making the day such a success. We will continue to host Open Morning Tours throughout the next half-term, giving prospective families a glimpse of our thriving community ahead of the Primary Admissions deadline on 15^th January 2026.

Beyond the classroom, our children continue to grow in character, creativity, and confidence. Year 3 enjoyed an Archery Enrichment Day, and we have introduced external gymnastics coaching to further enhance our PE curriculum. Our after-school clubs are in full swing, and our Experience Events and Trips Programme is well underway, including a meaningful visit to the ISKCON temple. We continue to promote the Rights Respecting Award and are preparing to launch our new School Councils and Leadership Groups for the year ahead.

As the half-term draws to a close, our school has been alive with celebration and colour for Diwali. I had the joy of watching the Year 1 Diwali performance this morning — it was a truly touching moment, filled with confidence, joy, and excitement from our young performers.

We were also privileged to host ten wonderful nights of Navratri celebrations, beautifully organised by our fantastic PTFA. Thousands from our wider community joined together to dance, celebrate, and connect in a safe and welcoming space. With live music from BIJ Promotions, it was a truly memorable celebration. We are deeply grateful to our PTFA for their tireless work and generosity — including the Diwali cupcakes that brought smiles to every pupil!

Wishing all our pupils, families, and staff a very Happy Diwali and a restful half-term break.

Warm regards,

Ms V Bardsley

Executive Principal

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!

Diwali – The Festival of Lights

Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is one of the most important and widely celebrated festivals in India and among Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains around the world. The word Deepavali means “a row of lamps,” and the festival symbolises the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance.

During Diwali, homes are decorated with diyas (oil lamps), candles, and colourful rangoli patterns. Families clean and decorate their houses, exchange gifts, and share sweets as a symbol of love and togetherness. Fireworks light up the sky to celebrate the joy of the occasion.

For Hindus, Diwali is often linked to the story of Lord Rama, who returned to Ayodhya after fourteen years of exile and his victory over the demon king Ravana. The people of Ayodhya lit lamps to welcome him home, filling the city with light and happiness.

PRE Department

Winner Announcement - Poetry Competition

We invited passionate poets and creative minds to share their original work in our 2025 Poetry Competition — and we were thrilled by the response!

We received a range of great entries. Thank you to everyone who took the time to express their creativity through poetry — your words truly inspired us.

We are proud to announce the winners of this year’s competition:

🏆 KS1 Winner: Aarya G 🏆 KS2 Winner: Ariya G

Congratulations to both Aarya and Ariya for their exceptional poems! Your work stood out for its creativity.

Well done to all the participants! We are so proud of you! 😊

🧦 Celebrate Odd Socks Day – Monday 10th November! 🧦

Dear Parents,

We’re excited to celebrate Odd Socks Day on Monday 10th November! This day is all about celebrating individuality and uniqueness, and we encourage all children to come to school wearing their own odd socks – the more colourful and mismatched, the better!

To make the day even more fun, we’re hosting a Creative Odd Sock Competition! Children can design and create their very own odd sock, using colours, patterns, textures, or decorations to make it truly one-of-a-kind. Please ensure your sock is cut out ready to hang on our washing line!

Competition Details:

When to Bring Entries: Monday 10th November
Where to Submit: Hand your completed odd sock to your class teacher
Important: Each entry must have the child’s name, class, and year group clearly marked
Prizes: Fun awards for the most creative, colourful, and unique designs!

This is a wonderful opportunity for children to express themselves, celebrate what makes them unique, and have fun.

We can’t wait to see all the amazing, odd socks and creative designs!

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	Jiyaan for making great choices during learning time and exploring new areas of learning.
Walnut Class	Rudra for using the self-discipline value in holding a pencil with a pinch, pinch, pinch and flick method.
Buttercup Class	Yug has been chosen this week for showing courage and coming to school with a big smiley face! Well done Yug!
Daisy Class	Janaki for being a kind and caring person and being a role model to others. Well done!
Bluebell Class	Jasdev has been working hard to improve his self-discipline. He is now trying his best to follow the school rules both on the playground and in the classroom, and this is really starting to show in his lessons. Keep it up Jasdev!
Snowdrop Class	Devyn for always showing self-discipline. Well done for always showing excellent learning behaviours and showing that you are ready to learn! 😊
Daffodil Class	Harshivsinh for always showing empathy to all – Well Done!
Tulip Class	Anaya N- For a great improvement in her English writing skills. She has shown self-discipline in her independent writing. A real love for writing, well done!
Cedar Class	Hari C – working hard in class and showing great self-discipline to improve his handwriting.
Chestnut Class	Ravi G for trying hard to be a good role model and for making better choices. You have also been engaging in spiritual worship beautifully – I am very proud of you 😊

Rights Respecting Article of the week:

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 of the Week

Article 12: Every Child Has the Right to Have Their Say Speaking Up and Being Heard

Talk with your child about how their opinions and ideas matter, and that adults should listen to them when decisions are made that affect their life. Together, make a list of situations where they can share their thoughts—at home, in school, or with friends.

Encourage your child to create a “Voice Box”: a small box or jar where they can write or draw their thoughts, ideas, or questions on slips of paper. Set a regular time to sit together and discuss the ideas in the box.

This activity helps children understand that their opinions are important, encourages them to express themselves, and teaches that adults should listen and take their views seriously.

Key date reminders:

20^th Oct- 31^st Oct - Half Term (20^th – 24^th Half term for Preschool only)

21^st and 22^nd Diwali and Govardhan Puja, school closed- as part of half term

November

21^st- AST staff training day, school closed

27th – Y2 Parents SATS meeting 

December

2nd – Y2 Learning Assembly 2:00pm

10th - Reception Christmas Carol performance and Christmas parent/ carer workshop 1.00pm- 2.45pm

11th - Preschool Christmas parent/ carer workshop 2.00pm- 3.00pm

- Whole School Christmas Fayre 3:00 – 4:00pm

12th - End of Term (Last day of school for children)

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:

1st Rank	Acorn & Chestnut 86.80%
2nd Rank	Daffodil, Daisy & Tulip 86.70%
3rd Rank	Cedar 86.50%

Experience Events:

We are excited to share that we have planned a range of extracurricular events this year to further enrich and enhance the children’s learning experiences. These opportunities will support and extend classroom learning in fun and engaging ways.

Payments for these events are now open on Arbor and will close on Monday 3rd November 2025. Please note that all planned events are dependent on voluntary parent contributions, so we kindly ask for your support to ensure these valuable experiences can go ahead.

Thank you for your continued support in helping us provide the very best for the children.

Expired Medications – End of Term Clearance

As part of our routine health and safety procedures, we will be reviewing and clearing all expired medications belong to relevant students stored in the school’s First Aid Office.

Please be advised that any expired medications will be safely discarded by the end of this term. Prior to disposal, email notifications regarding your child’s expired medication will be sent to you directly via medical tracker in line with our standard procedures.

If you have any questions or require further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact the School Medical Officer email at medical.afl@avanti.org.uk.

Thank you for your continued cooperation.

PTFA Events

Dear Parents,

The PTFA wishes you all a Shubh Diwali and Nutan Varsh Abhinandan!

As part of the Diwali celebrations, the PTFA once again sponsored and arranged cupcakes for our pupils at Avanti Fields as a special festive treat. We hope the children enjoyed them!

We look forward to seeing you at the Hanuman Chalisa on 15th November.

Warm regards,

The PTFA Team

Hanuman Chalisa – 15th November