Secondary Parents' Bulletin 20.03.26
- avantifields
- Mar 20
- 5 min read
Head of Secondary's Message
Thank you to all families who attended the Year 10 Parents’ evening earlier this week. It was a valuable opportunity to discuss students’ progress and how we can work together to support their learning. If you were unable to attend, please use the website contact form to get in touch with your child’s subject teacher and they will be contact to discuss your child’s progress and next steps.
Last Friday, a group of our students enjoyed a basketball trip to watch the Leicester Riders. It was a fantastic experience and a great way to end the week, with students representing the school brilliantly. Our thanks go to Mr Backhouse for organising the visit, and to Mrs Kansara and Ms K Patel for supporting the trip.
Next week, we will be welcoming more colleagues from the Trust into school as part of our ongoing focus on behaviour, and teaching and learning. This will include visits to lessons and around the school during the day. These visits are a routine part of how we continue to improve and ensure the best possible experience for all students.
A reminder we will be hosting a Year 11 GCSE Exams Information Evening on Thursday 26th March (16:30 – 17:30) at Avanti Fields School, in the main hall. This important session will cover:
Expectations for student preparation ahead of the final GCSE examinations
An overview of JCQ exam regulations and procedures for the exam period
Results Day information and the process for requesting reviews of marking
There will also be an opportunity to meet our Exams Officer, Mrs Askham, and to ask any questions you may have.
We are also very pleased to share the outcome of our recent Health & Safety audit, where the school achieved a score of 95.69%, which is an outstanding result. This reflects the care we take to provide a safe and supportive environment for all students.
Thank you, as always, for your continued support.
Warm regards
Ms N Kholia
Calendar Updates
Thursday 26th March: Y11 Parents Information Evening Exam Focus (16:30 – 17:30)
Friday 27th March: Last day of school (Easter Term break 30th March – Friday 10th April)
Monday 13th April : Children return to school - Summer Term
Department / Student Updates
Shri Ram Navami
Rama Navami is a major Hindu festival celebrating the appearance day of Lord Rama, the seventh avatar of Vishnu.
The festival usually falls in March or April and takes place on the ninth day (Navami) of the month of Chaitra, during the spring season. It marks the birth of Lord Rama, who is widely regarded as an ideal king, son and role model, known for his righteousness (dharma), courage and compassion.
Rama Navami is closely linked to the story of the Ramayana, which tells how Lord Rama defeated the demon king Ravana, symbolising the victory of good over evil.
The festival is traditionally observed through:
Fasting and prayer
Recitation of the Ramayana
Bhajans (devotional singing)
Temple worship and community celebrations
Rama Navami serves as a reminder of the importance of living a life guided by truth, duty and moral integrity, inspiring individuals to act with kindness, courage and respect towards others.
World Book Day Door Competition
A huge well done to all students and staff who took part in this year’s World Book Day door competition. The creativity on display was fantastic, with classrooms transformed into scenes inspired by a wide range of much-loved books.
From imaginative designs to impressive attention to detail, the effort across the school was brilliant to see. The photos capture just a snapshot of the high standard and enthusiasm shown by everyone involved.
Thank you to all who contributed and to Miss Monia for organising a great competition – a wonderful celebration of reading and creativity!
Year 7
Year 8
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Year 11
Avanti's Got Talent 2026
This year's talent show is happening tonight! It will take place today: Friday, 20th March from 17:30 - 19:00 (doors open at 17:00). Snacks will be available to purchase before the show and during the interval. Tickets can be bought through Arbor 'School > Payments > School Shop > School Shop Products' for £3.50 each.
Lost Property Display
We have arranged lost property display on Friday 27th March between 15:15 - 16:00. Students are invited to claim their lost property outside of reception area. Any unclaimed lost property will be donated to charity after display.
Gratitude the Avanti Way – Mother’s Day Celebrated with a Gold Leaf
We are delighted to share the ongoing success of the Gratitude Club, which is part of a whole-school initiative to empower students to practise thankfulness in meaningful ways. Each Thursday lunchtime, students gather in the school library to reflect on what they are grateful for, beautifully demonstrating the values at the heart of the Avanti Way.
Last week, the Gratitude Club marked Mother’s Day with a special lunchtime celebration focused on giving thanks to the important mother figures in students’ lives. More than 25 students attended and took part in a heartfelt activity, writing thoughtful messages of appreciation on gold leaves.
Students dedicated their messages to their mums, aunties, grandmas, and to someone who is like a mother figure in their lives. Each message expressed thankfulness for the kindness, care, love, and support these special people show every day.
The gold leaves were then taken home as a meaningful keepsake - a simple but powerful way for students to say thank you and to celebrate Mothering Sunday with love and gratitude.
Workshops by Leicester City Youth Service
As part of the PSHE curriculum, there will be workshops delivered by the Youth Service. The workshops are aimed to educate young people on the laws and effects of knife crime and to develop knowledge and safety. Subjects covered will include joint enterprise and the impact on victims, families and the wider society. We are very excited to welcome the Youth Workers into Avanti Fields and hope that the students find the workshops interact and informative.
The workshops will form part of the usual daily timetable and will not affect start time, break, lunch or home time. Each tutor group will attend 1 x 55-minute session. Workshops are designed to be age appropriate and tailored to each year group. The final workshops for Year 7 will take place on Wednesday 15th April.
Parents and Carers resources for Spring Term
Please see link below to register for the live parents and carers webinars and access resources:
SENDIASS Information :
Please find enclosed our leaflet for parents and carers of young people aged 0-25 with special educational needs or disabilities.
PTFA Events
Bhajan & Kirtan
Join the PTFA for a spiritually uplifting afternoon of Bhajan and Kirtan with Sailesh Bhai Raja and his group, who will bring heartfelt devotional music for the whole family to enjoy.
This special gathering is completely free - our humble way of expressing gratitude and saying thank you to the community for your continued support of our causes.
Come sing, reflect, and experience the joy of devotion together.
School Lettings Events
External Community Events
Free and low-cost activities
This Easter, enjoy a variety of free or low-cost family activities - from craft sessions at libraries, to railway days at the Abbey Pumping Station, and a K-Pop day at Leicester Guildhall.
Full details of activities and events is available at families.leicester.gov.uk/easter-fun.
And
Holiday activities and food programme (HAF) - Easter 2026
There is still time for children who eligible for benefits-related free school meals to register for a HAF programme over Easter holiday and they will also receive a healthy lunch each day that they attend.
Full information is available at families.leicester.gov.uk/haf. Alternatively, view the HAF programme list (pdf).
Parents Pathway - Parenting Support offer
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