Primary Parent's Bulletin 19.06.26
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Head of Primary's Message
Dear Parents and carers,
What a busy 2 weeks it has already been here at Avanti Fields. Firstly, our Year 1 children completed their Phonics Screening Check last week with such confidence and positivity. We are so proud of them and the hard work and effort they all put into completing this reading task. This week, all the children from Pre-School to Year 3 have enjoyed taking part in various activities linked to Science Week. They especially enjoyed visiting the turtles and tortoise brought in by Miss Savadia and Miss Solgama. Today, the school was full of children and adults dressed up as scientists and nature– what an amazing sight to see. Further details can be found below in the bulletin.
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!
Ratha Yatra
Festival of Chariots – Jagannath Ratha Yatra
We are delighted to inform you that we will be celebrating the Festival of Chariots, Jagannath Ratha Yatra, on Wednesday, 24th June 2026.
Ratha Yatra is one of the oldest street festivals in the world. On this special day, children will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the spiritual and festive atmosphere by singing kirtan and helping to pull Lord Jagannath, Baladev and Subhadra in a beautifully decorated chariot.
Children are invited to come to school dressed in traditional or smart clothing. This will be a drop-down day, where children will take part in a range of engaging activities linked to Lord Jagannath.
Special Lunch
A special festive meal will be provided for all children, so there is no need to book a school lunch for Wednesday 24th June. The menu will be as follows:
Paneer Tikka Masala and Naan
Protein Pasta Bake
Halwa
Samosa and Chutney
Far Far
Salad and Pickles
Flowers and Fruit Offerings
We warmly invite families to contribute fresh flowers and fruits as offerings. These will be used during a special puja with the children, to decorate the chariot, and will then be distributed as prasadam.
Please send any offerings into school on Wednesday 24th June 2026 on the morning of the celebration.
Thank you, as always, for your continued support.
Science Week 2026 What a fantastic Science Week we have had! Children across Preschool to Year 2 enjoyed a range of exciting activities, including nature trails, rainbow experiments, friction investigations and live drawing sessions. A particular highlight for many children was using their scientific observation skills to carefully study and draw a real tortoise and turtles (Thank you Miss Savadia and Miss Solgama), paying close attention to shapes, patterns and textures. A huge thank you to our Secondary Science Department for providing Year 3 with an engaging Science Fair. The children loved taking part in hands-on activities and demonstrations linked to scientific exploration and discovery, which inspired lots of curiosity and excitement. They particularly enjoyed making balancing birds and using microscopes to explore tiny details they cannot normally see, which inspired lots of curiosity and excitemen |
We were also wowed by the creativity and imagination shown during our Science Dress Up Day. Thank you to all families for your support in helping children create such fantastic science-themed costumes.
Please enjoy the gallery below featuring our winning costumes.
Science costumes winner gallery
Pre-School  | Kiara won best dressed for her amazing efforts in creating the solar system! |
Reception  | Divyam won best dressed, he went above and beyond with his creativity. He was the sun and all the planets were revolving around him, well done Divyam! |
Year 1  | Aarav B won best dressed. When asked about his costume, he said, “I am the Sun and these are my planets!” |
Year 2  | Eva is our best dressed Science superstar in year 2! Eva explained ‘I am dressed as a red blood cell. This is an important part of our body as they carry oxygen from your lungs to the rest of your body.’ Eva has inspired our scientific knowledge. |
Year 3  | Viraaj went above and beyond with his Albert Einstein costume! He even researched some scientific facts to share with the class! We couldn’t even recognise him! |
School Council Update
School Council Members Visit Primary Assembly
We were excited to welcome four members of the Secondary School Council to our primary assembly recently.
The students told us all about what it means to be a School Council representative and how they help make positive changes around the school. They explained how they listen to their classmates’ ideas, work together as a team and help make sure students’ voices are heard.
Our primary pupils listened carefully and asked lots of thoughtful questions about the School Council and how they could get involved in the future. The secondary students shared some of the skills they have developed in their roles, including teamwork, communication and leadership.
It was a fantastic opportunity for pupils from different parts of the school to learn from one another and share their experiences. The visit inspired many of our primary pupils to think about how they can contribute to their school community.
A big thank you to our Secondary School Council members for taking the time to visit us and for being such positive role models. Well done to our Primary School Councillors for their thoughtful questions which they had pre-prepared.
Summer Reading Challenge 2026
This year the summer reading challenge within the Leicester Libraries is to 'Read to the Beat'. Why not take your child or children and register them at your local library? The more books children borrow and read over the summer, the more they will develop their love and passion for reading. And the school with the most readers taking part in the reading challenge will be in for a chance of winning £100 to purchase books for their library. Our children will be sent home with a free bookmark from Leicester Libraries for the Summer Reading Challenge on Friday 26th June. The challenge runs from 27th June to 13 September, so let's get reading.
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 | Vidhi A for making great choices and writing her letters accurately. Well done Vidhi! |
Walnut | Lamiya for sharing and showing empathy to her friends, well done Lamiya! |
Buttercup | Kesavan for making a huge contribution to our safer school initiative and walking to school, by doing a park and stride. |
Daisy | Kush for working hard at home and in school to improve his cutting skills, well done Kush! |
Bluebell | Arjun for showing a wonderful enjoyment of school and demonstrating confidence and courage when joining in with class discussions. |
Snowdrop | Priyen for always showing the Avanti way, especially self-discipline and integrity! Well done for always making the right choices and speaking up when seeing injustice 😊 |
Daffodil | Krishna, for consistently demonstrating kindness and respect. Your positive attitude sets a great example for your classmates and helps make our classroom a welcoming place. Well done! 😊 |
Tulip | Dhruv O for showing such passion and a love for learning in Forest school. Well done Dhruv! |
Cedar | Aarav for brilliant work in Maths – really trying his hardest and working independently on our topic of Time! |
Chestnut | Shivanki for embodying the Avanti Way and for contributing well in all of her lessons. I’m really proud of you Shivanki 😊 |
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 School information
Article 13 – Freedom of Expression (Week 1)
Every child has the right to express their thoughts, ideas and feelings freely through speaking, writing, drawing or any other form of communication, as long as it does not harm others.
Why it matters: Article 13 helps children develop confidence and a sense of voice. When children are encouraged to share their ideas, they feel valued and respected. In school, this supports learning, creativity and positive relationships.
At home activity: Create a “My Voice Matters” piece. This could be a drawing, short story, poem or poster about something your child cares about (e.g. kindness, the environment, friendship). Encourage them to explain their ideas and why they are important.
Attendance
1st Rank | Bluebell 99.3% |
2nd Rank | Chestnut 98.7% |
3rd Rank | Tulip 98% |
Key date reminders:
Summer
June
24th – Rath Yatra
24th- Reception parent/ carer workshop 1.30pm- 2.45pm
26th -End of Year reports
July
2nd - Preschool Graduation 4:30pm- 5:30pm
6th – No afterschool clubs this week
10th – End of Year Picnic 12:45pm
10th- End of 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
Message from Children's Commissioner England
Children’s Commissioner would like to conduct national survey to capture student views. Students are encouraged to take part in national survey. Please see below link.
The more pupils who participate from school, the more accurately their experiences, views and aspirations will be reflected in the national picture that will help shape future policy.
At a time of significant change for children and young people, it is more important than ever that their views are reflected in policymaking. Through this survey, they can take the voices of students directly to the centre of government.
Student champions who generate particularly high levels of participation will receive a formal thank you from office of Children’s Commissioner for England to recognising their contribution to amplifying young people’s voices.
Schools and colleges with the highest response levels will be invited to attend final Festival of Childhood, celebrating the voices and contributions of children and young people from across England.
Help ADHD child for homework
Please see below link for further information.
Brigade Uniform
Summer Deadline details and flyers for our Parents Direct (delivery to home) service, which can be shared with both existing and new parents.
• Parents Direct (delivery to home): Order by Friday 17th July for delivery to home before the start of term.
PTFA Events
Summer Mela
Dear Parents,
The PTFA is delighted to announce our upcoming School Mela!
We warmly invite you to support us in making this a fun and memorable day for everyone. There will be a variety of stalls and exciting entertainment for children, including a funfair, as well as fire brigade and police demonstrations. A selection of food and ice cream will also be available.
All proceeds from the event will go directly back to supporting the school.
We hope to see you there with your family and friends!
If you are interested in booking a stall, please contact us at avantifieldsptfa@gmail.com.Standard stall fee: £25.
Gujarati Natak
Dear Parents,
We are delighted to share some exciting news with you!
The PTFA proudly brings to you a hilarious Gujarati natak that promises an evening full of laughter and entertainment for the whole family. This special event will feature renowned Bollywood star Ketki Dave along with her talented team, who are sure to keep you laughing all the way!
Event Details:
Date: Friday, 10 July 2026
Venue: Avanti Fields School
Doors Open: 7:00 PM
Show Starts: 7:30 PM
This family-friendly comedy is not to be missed and is a wonderful opportunity for our community to come together and enjoy a cultural evening.
🎟️ Book your tickets here: https://www.ticketsource.com/avanti-fields-ptfa/t-aaanzdp
We encourage you to book early to avoid disappointment.
We look forward to seeing you there for an unforgettable night of fun and laughter!
School's Lettings Events
A Summer Camp like never before
Welcome to a summer experience that goes far beyond the ordinary—it empowers, inspires, and energises from August 3rd - August 7th 2026 at Avanti Fields School.
“What Would Hanuman Do?” Summer Camp is a unique children’s workshop in Leicester.
‘WWHD’ Summer Camp is a dynamic, high-energy experience inspired by Hanuman’s strength, devotion, courage, and humility, where every moment blends culture, fun, masti, and meaningful adventure. No one day will be the same!!
This unique program encourages kids to explore values through engaging activities, affirmations, and meaningful discussions. It’s all about connecting with culture in a way that feels exciting, relevant, and alive—while also building friendships and boosting confidence.
We will close with a k-pop disco and a closing ceremony designed for champions!
Enroll your children to come find out What Would Hanuman Do over 5 exciting days in August.
Limited spaces... BOOK TODAY!
Community External Events
LEICESTER RATHAYATRA Festival of Chariots 2026
Join us on Sunday 28th June 2026 as Leicester’s city centre comes alive with a joyful celebration of devotion and spirituality.
Experience the breathtaking sight of a majestic 40ft hand-pulled chariot carrying the magnificent Deities of Lord Jagannath (Krishna), Lord Baladeva, and Subhadra Devi.
The procession will journey from Leicester City Centre, along the famous Golden Mile, and into Cossington Park, accompanied by joyous music, traditional dancing, and devotional chanting.
✨ All welcome!
🎶 Live Music & Kirtan
💃 Cultural Performances
🍛 Free Vegetarian Food
Bring your family and friends and be part of one of Leicester’s most spectacular and uplifting celebrations.
📅 Sunday 28th June 2026
📍 Leicester City Centre → Golden Mile → Cossington Park
To offer donations for the festival, please use this link: Leicester Rathayatra
Leicester Rathayatra
HAF Museum holiday club
Please see below information and flyer for summer holiday club by HAF
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