Primary Parent's Bulletin 26.09.25
- avantifields
- Sep 26
- 8 min read
Head of Primary's Message
Dear Parents and Carers,
As we approach the half-term, we would like to take this opportunity to meet with all parents during our Parents’ Evenings. These meetings are an important chance for us to work together in supporting your child’s learning and development, and we do hope that all parents are able to book in for this valuable opportunity.
Looking ahead, we are also excited to share that during the last week of this half term we will be celebrating Diwali. To mark this special occasion, we will be holding a pre-celebration with the children. The week will include a dress-up day, festival food, a range of Diwali-themed activities, and parent workshops/assemblies. Please below the key dates for parent and carer events:
October
15th - Pre-school Diwali parent/ carer workshop 8.00am- 9.00am
15th – Reception Diwali parent/ carer workshop 1.30pm-2.45pm
16th - Y2/Y3 Diwali Performance 1:45pm
17th – Y1 Diwali Performance 8:30am
We look forward to celebrating this vibrant festival together with our school community.
In addition, this year our Year 2 and Year 3 pupils will be sharing a short assembly performance. Due to limited space, we kindly ask that only two adults per child attends this event. Similarly, for the Year 1 production, attendance will be capped at two adults per child.
Please also note: if younger children will be accompanying you, we ask that they sit on your lap so we can ensure there is enough room for all visitors.
Thank you for your support and cooperation in helping us make these special events enjoyable for everyone.
Warm regards,
Ms 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 | This week Sunflower class have been learning about minibeasts and where they live. We went on a bug hunt and made our own ‘bug hotels’ filled with natural resources to match the natural habitat. |  |
Preschool | This week, Pre-school have been learning to develop positive attitudes about the differences between people. We have made our very own self-portraits using a range of materials. Are we all the same? |  |
Reception | In Reception, we’ve been diving into the magical world of Owl Babies! The children have loved the story and have been doing some fantastic writing inspired by it. We thought about what baby owl Bill said and practised sounding out with our Fred fingers and did some wonderful writing! |  |
Year 1 | This week, our Year 1 explorers set off on a mini magical mystery tour of our local community! Armed with clipboards, big smiles, and curious minds, the children hopped aboard the minibus to discover and locate important public places nearby. |  |
Year 2 | Y2 have been developing their role as Scientists these past two weeks. We investigated absorbency, strength and flexibility with a range of materials. We were also lucky enough to make links with our secondary school and watch a Scientist carry out a burning experiment. This helped us to further develop our understanding of what happened during the Great Fire of London. We are curious scientists at Avanti! |  |
Year 3 | Y have been developing their musical knowledge with Miss Jones! This week they learnt how to play with boomwhackers to create their own beats. They are enjoying their music lessons so much!
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Avanti Fields Primary School Open Day
We are excited to announce our Primary Open Day! We warmly welcome prospective students and their parents to join us on Saturday 11th October from 9:30am - 11:00am.
What to Expect on Primary Open Day:
A presentation from Head of Primary, giving you key insights into our vision, values, and what you can expect from life at our school.
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!
9.30-10.00 - Tours/Food tasting
10.00-10.30 - Presentation/Questions
10.30-11.00 - Tours/Food tasting
Important Information for Attendees:
Booking: Please ensure you book 1 ticket only, in the name of the applicant/student via Eventbrite. This ticket covers the student and 2 parents or guardians.
Attendance Policy: To ensure we can accommodate all visitors safely and comfortably, we kindly request that only parents/guardians attends with the student. Extended family members will not be permitted to attend.
Parking: Limited parking is available on-site. Additional parking can be found at Tesco Hamilton, which is within walking distance of the school.
Arrival Time: Please arrive promptly at the time of your booked session, as late arrivals may miss key parts of the presentation or tour
We look forward to welcoming you and helping you discover all that our school has to offer!
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 | Harmeet K for trying really hard with her learning and showing empathy towards her friends. |
Walnut Class | Anya G has shown great courage at lunchtime. She is trying new foods and beginning to eat independently. |
Buttercup Class | Mantra has shown an ‘I can do’ attitude and persevered with his writing! |
Daisy Class | Adhiraj C for trying his hardest in phonics and making good choices. Well done Adhiraj we are proud of you! |
Bluebell Class | Arjun P for showing great courage and independence coming into school with a smile. |
Snowdrop Class | Dhun M for always being sensible and following the Avanti Way. |
Daffodil Class | Shreya P for her excellent attitude to her writing and a brilliant effort at her first published write on Toby’s character description. Well Done Super Writer! |
Tulip Class | Selena B for working hard to develop her reading fluency and mathematical explanations. We are very proud of you! |
Cedar Class | Krishiv M putting his hand up more in class and joining in with enthusiasm! |
Chestnut Class | Shanaya V for always working super hard in every lesson, and for always presenting her work 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 30: Every Child Has the Right to Enjoy Their Own Culture, Language, and Religion Celebrating My Culture
Talk with your child about your family’s culture, traditions, language, or religion. Share stories, songs, or memories that show what makes your culture special. Together, make a list of things that represent your heritage—such as food, festivals, clothing, or celebrations.
Encourage your child to create a poster or scrapbook page titled “My Culture, My Identity.” They could add drawings, photos, or decorations that show the traditions and values they are proud of.
This activity helps children feel proud of who they are, respect their heritage, and recognise that every child has the right to celebrate their culture and beliefs.
Key date reminders:
September
16th – Y1 Parent/Carer reading/PSC workshop 3:00pm – 3:30pm
October
7th / 9th - Parents Evening 3.00pm- 5.30pm
15th - Pre-school Diwali parent/ carer workshop 8.00am- 9.00am
15th – Reception Diwali parent/ carer workshop 1.30pm-2.45pm
16th - Y2/Y3 Diwali Performance 1:45pm
17th – Y1 Diwali Performance 8:30am
17th - Diwali dress up day
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
Reminder :Parents Evening- 7th and 9th October
Reminder: .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 Friday, 26th September at 4:00pm.
The sign-up system will automatically close after this time, and no further bookings will be accepted.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Primary Experience Events
Dear Parents/Carers,
We have sent information via email regarding the upcoming Primary Experience events for each year group.
Please note that payments will be made through Arbor this year, and the deadline for payments is Monday, 13th October 2025.
If you have any queries, please speak to your child’s class teacher.
Thank you for your continued support.
Attendance Celebration:
1st Rank | Chestnut - 100% |
2nd Rank | Acorn & Daffodil - 96.30% |
3rd Rank | Cedar, Daisy & Tulip - 96.20% |
🎶 Tabla Lessons for Our Y2 & Y3 students 🎶
We are thrilled to announce the Tabla lessons for our Y2 & Y3 children! This is a wonderful opportunity for your child to learn the rich rhythms of this traditional instrument in a fun and engaging environment.
Please note: Lessons will begin from 10th October, every Friday. ( During Lunch times)
🪘 For more information on fees and to book a place, please see the poster below and register using the link provided.
https://ukleicestershire.speedadmin.dk/registration?signupSchoolID=1785#/Course/151/0/1685/1785 or open the flyer (attached) .
The lessons will take place during lunch times on a Friday which means there will be no impact on lessons.
Breakfast Club Volunteers
We are reaching out to invite volunteers to join our Breakfast Club at Avanti Fields Primary School for 2025–26 academic year.
The Breakfast Club runs daily from 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM during term time. We are looking for enthusiastic and caring individuals to help support our primary children and ensure they begin their school day in a positive and welcoming environment.
Breakfast Club volunteers would be asked to support with the setup and pack away of Breakfast club and work with staff to run the club. We would welcome parents who could support at below time:
7:20 AM – 8:15 AM
While we ideally seek volunteers who can commit from Monday to Friday, we are also open to more flexible arrangements to suit your availability.
If you are interested in volunteering or would like further information, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us via this form:
PTFA Events
The PTFA is proud to be supporting the promoters of this year’s Navratri Festival!
It has been wonderful to see so many of our students take part and make such a fantastic effort with their traditional dress.
This year, the PTFA chose not to run the festival directly, as the opportunity arose for a 10-day celebration rather than the 2-day event we’ve previously hosted. Instead, we focused on supporting the promoters to ensure the event could go ahead successfully – with all funding going back to the school.
We’re delighted that Promotions has received such great support from the school community, and we hope to see this festival grow into an annual tradition with live music!
A very special thank you goes to our teachers for attending and supporting the event on Thursday, 25th September. (📸 Photo below!)
🎭 Gujarati Stand-Up Comedy Night
🤣 Featuring Dr. Avani Vyas & Jitendra Kumar📅 Date: [Insert Date] | ⏰ 7:00pm onwards📍 Venue: [Insert Venue]
🎟️ Tickets:
£15 – First 4 Rows (Reserved Seating)
£10 – General Admission (Free Seating)
💃 Kids Garba & Dandiya Afternoon
🌟 Fun-filled afternoon for the little ones!📅 Saturday, 27th September 2025 | ⏰ 1pm – 4pm
🪘 10 Days of Navratri with Live Music from India!
Special Offer for Avanti Students
10 day pass for £30. Saving the students £10. Offer ends 16th September.
Call Bijal Kotecha for your discounted pass 07957 477330
Celebrate Navratri with live traditional music straight from India 🎶📅 22nd September – 1st October 2025⏰ 7:00pm till late every night📍 Venue: Avanti Fields School
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