Head of Primary's Message Dear Parents and carers, Welcome back to the new term. I hope you have all had a restful and enjoyable Easter break and that the children are returning refreshed and ready for the exciting weeks ahead.  As we begin this term, I would like to share an important update with you. Mrs Ganatra, our Assistant Principal for the Primary phase, has now begun her maternity leave. We send her our warmest wishes as she embarks on this very special new chapter, and we look forward to welcoming her back in the future.  To support the school during this time, we are pleased to welcome Mrs Jansari, who will be joining us as Interim Assistant Principal. Mrs Jansari will play a key role in leading reading across the Primary phase, as well as supporting inclusion throughout the school. We are delighted to have her as part of our team and know she will make a positive contribution to our school community.  We look forward to another term of learning, growth, and shared success. With warmest wishes,   Ms. A Thakore  Gates Timing and Parking Please see below and gates times for Summer term. Parking will be only allowed to parents who have been issued the parking pass . Without Parking pass staff member on duty will not allow any vehicle to school site. Primary start of day 07:20 – 08:10 Secondary start of day Not to be opened Pre-school AM session collection 10:50 – 11:05 Pre-school PM session drop off 11:50 – 12:05 Primary end of day 14:30 – 15:05 Secondary end of day Not to be opened Primary end of clubs / End of secondary detention 15:50 – 16:05 Open for lettings 16:45 or as required 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!     Primary Sports Week – Week Beginning 20th April 2026   As stated in the academic calendar, the week beginning 20th April 2026 will be our Primary Sports Week .  Special Sporting Event – Monday 20th April   On the Monday of Sports Week, all children from Reception to Year 3 will take part in a special sporting event led by professional sports coaches.  Please ensure your child comes to school wearing their full P.E. kit on this day, even if it is not their usual P.E. day.  Reception: Fun Fitness Session  Year 1 – Year 3: Quidditch Session  We are excited to provide the children with this unique opportunity to develop teamwork, resilience and confidence through sport.    Sports Day Information   On your child’s allocated Sports Day, please ensure they attend school wearing their normal P.E. kit .  Parents and carers are warmly invited to attend. Please sign in at the school office promptly to ensure you are able to join us for the event.  Sports Day Schedule   21st April – Pre-School Sports Day (10:00 – 11:00am)  21st April – Year 1 Sports Day (1:30 – 2:30pm)  22nd April – Reception Sports Day (10:00 – 11:00am)  22nd April – Year 2 Sports Day (1:30 – 2:30pm)  23rd April – Year 3 Sports Day (1:30 – 2:30pm)    ‘Afternoon’ Pre-School Parents – Important Information   If your child attends afternoons only , you must complete the following form to confirm your attendance at Sports Day:  https://forms.gle/FnTcCn4DJiNNpjCG7   This is a parent and child event , and parents are required to stay for the entire duration. Once the event has finished, parents will need to take their child home and return them at the normal time of 12:00pm .  The deadline to submit the form is 10th April 2026 . If the form is not completed by this date, unfortunately you will not be permitted to attend due to staffing ratios.  Earth day   As part of Earth day, we are excited to invite children to our Earth Day Dress-Up Celebration Day on Tuesday 28th April , linked to RRSA Article 24 – the right to a healthy environment .   Children can come into school dressed in an Earth or nature-themed outfit , and we would love to see creativity and imagination. Ideas could include animals, plants, flowers, the four elements, recycling champions, gardeners, oceans, forests or “protect the planet” superheroes made from recycled materials.  There is no expectation to buy anything new as we encourage homemade, reused, or recycled costumes.   We will also hold a special Earth Day Assembly , where we will share our amazing costumes and pick best dressed.  During the week, children will take part in PTFA-led gardening sessions , helping to improve and care for our school outdoor spaces.   We look forward to celebrating together and supporting children’s understanding of how we can care for our environment. WOW Travel (KS1 and KS2)     Well done for a fantastic start to the term with travelling to school in an active way. We are truly grateful for your support in ensuring we keep our school car park safe and enabling our pupils to exercise in a fun way!  We spent some of this first week back at the top of the local authority leader board for travelling actively to school each day- let's keep it up!  Also- a huge well done to Chestnut Class (Year 3 for being top of the leaderboard in our school during March). The class at the top of the school leaderboard each month is awarded with Strider the Mascot teddy to keep in their class for the whole month 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 Aara for having a great first week at school and showing courage when facing challenges. .  Walnut    Kayan for coming back to school with resilience. He is trying new challenges in his learning. Well done Kayan!  Buttercup   Shreesh has been a superstar with his letter formation and his writing! Keep up the great work Shreesh! Daisy   Ariyan K for showing exceptional manners and respect to his teachers and peers.   Bluebell Vedika for always showing the school virtues especially respecting others in class and showing courage when doing her work.   Snowdrop Vihani for always showing the core values of our school! Daffodil Yadvi – For always showing excellent behaviour, for trying her best and for having a can-do attitude! Well Done Yadvi! Tulip   Janvi V for always showing empathy to others and being a super role model to her peers.  Cedar   Jahnvi for an exceptional piece of writing in English. Well done Chestnut Heer – For always contributing great ideas and trying hard to show the Avanti Way! Well done   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 Article of the week: Article 14 – Freedom of Thought, Belief and Religion   Every child has the right to think freely, choose their own beliefs and practise a religion—or not practise one—while being guided by their parents and carers as they grow and develop. This right also includes respecting the beliefs, opinions and identities of others.    Why it matters:   Article 14 matters because children should be free to explore their ideas, values and beliefs in a safe and supportive environment. When children can express what they think and believe, they develop confidence, independence and a strong sense of identity. Respecting different beliefs also builds understanding, empathy and harmony within communities. In a Rights Respecting School, encouraging thoughtful discussions and celebrating different beliefs helps everyone feel valued and included.    At home activity:   Create a “Belief and Values Reflection” . This could be a poster, a paragraph, or a short video. Describe something that is important to you—this could be a belief, a value, a cultural practice, or something you feel strongly about. Explain why it matters to you and how it connects to Article 14 . Then reflect on how respecting different beliefs helps your school community be more welcoming and rights respecting. Attendance: 1st Rank Snowdrop 99.2% 2nd Rank Bluebell & Daffodil 98.3% 3rd Rank Tulip 97.5% Parents Evening- 28th & 30th April 2026 for Summer Term Please book your child’s parents evening appointment via Arbor. Please ensure you book your meeting slot via Arbor between Wednesday 25th March at (16:00) - Wednesday 22nd April at (16:00) The sign-up system will automatically close after this time, and no further bookings will be accepted. Importance Notice : Parents are requested to book only one meeting slot on either of the available meeting days. Please do not book multiple slots or schedule meetings on both days, as this causes inconvenience and prevents other parents from booking a slot for their child. Each child is allocated only one meeting slot. If you are unable to attend the meeting at your booked time, please email to the school . The teacher will review the request and provide an alternate meeting option where possible. Key date reminders:   Summer   April   20 th – Enrichment day – Sports week Launch  20 th – Reception – Fun Fitness & Y1 -Y3 Quidditch  21 st – Preschool Sports Day 10:00 – 11:00am  21 st – Y1 Sports Day 1:30pm – 2:30pm  22 nd – Reception Sports Day 10:00 – 11:00am  22 nd – Y2 Sports Day 1:30pm – 2:30pm  23 rd – Y3 Sports Day 1:30pm – 2:30pm  28 th - Earth Day celebrations- dress up.  28 th /30 th – Parents Evenings 3:00pm – 5:30pm       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   Heathy Together Newsletter Brigade Uniform Order:   SENDIASS Leicester Information: Please find enclosed leaflet for parents and carers of young people aged 0-25 with special educational needs or disabilities. PTFA Events PTFA is proud to support Utkarsh Dave for a special evening of Bhajans Unplugged at Avanti Fields School.   Join us for a wonderful night of live music, devotion, and favourite bhajans for all to enjoy.   Date: 1st May 2026 Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Venue: Avanti Fields School, 21 Bhaktivedanta Marg, Leicester, LE5 0BX   Book your tickets now on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bhajans-unplugged-with-utkarsh-dave-tickets-1986983992610   We look forward to seeing you there for a memorable evening. Mr. H Tejura PTFA Chair School's Lettings Events Community External Events Parents Pathway - Parenting Support offer

Head of Secondary's Message Welcome back to all students and staff. I hope you and your families had a restful and enjoyable Easter break.  It has been a real pleasure to begin the new half term by supporting Mrs Kansara with the Head Boy and Head Girl interviews. We have been impressed by the thoughtfulness of their ideas and the way they all reflected the Avanti Way in their responses.  As we move into the summer term, we begin the GCSE examination season. This is an important time for our Year 11 students, and we thank you for your continued support at home in helping them to prepare, revise and stay focused. Our GCSE Spanish speaking exams are already underway and we wish all students the very best.   A reminder that Year 11 students will remain in school and attend all lessons up until the May half term. After this point, they will begin study leave, using their time to prepare for their remaining examinations. Further details regarding the study leave arrangements and revision support have already been communicated to Year 11 parents and carers.  This week, our Year 8 students enjoyed the annual Avanti Quest residential to Radhadesh. These experiences are always a highlight of the year, supporting personal development, reflection and community. We look forward to welcoming students back and hearing about their experiences later today. A huge thank you to Miss Paik for her leadership of the Year 8 Avanti Quest residential along with Mr Khabra and the retreat team. Thank you also to Miss Blackshaw, Mr Thornton and Mrs Rampersad for their support and dedication ensuring that the experience was both enriching and memorable for all students.   We are also delighted that a group of our Year 10 students recently attended the Oxford Unlock residential supported by Mr Nassar – a fantastic opportunity designed to inspire ambition and raise aspirations for the future.   Looking ahead, this half term is a busy and exciting one, with a range of activities, workshops and trips planned. This includes work experience opportunities and our final parents’ evening of the academic year. Further details, including information about end of year trips and activities, will be shared with you in the coming weeks. Warm regards Ms N Kholia  Gates Timing and Parking Secondary Onsite Parking Request On-site entry and parking will be permitted only to those secondary parents who have been issued the summer term car park pass. Please note: Upon arrival, staff on duty and receptionists will ask to see the parking pass. Without it, a secondary parent will not be allowed parking at the school premises. Primary start of day 07:20 – 08:10 Secondary start of day Not to be opened Pre-school AM session collection 10:50 – 11:05 Pre-school PM session drop off 11:50 – 12:05 Primary end of day 14:30 – 15:05 Secondary end of day Not to be opened Primary end of clubs / End of secondary detention 15:50 – 16:05 Open for lettings 16:45 or as required Calendar Updates   Monday 20 th April – Y9 Generative AI workshop (13:45 – 14:40)  Thursday 23 rd April – Y7 Parents’ Consultation Evening (Virtual: 14:00 – 19:00) Secondary School finish at 12:50 (remote work will be assigned for P5 & P6 via Teams) Department / Student Updates Year 10 Unlock Oxford Residential: April 14 th - April 15 th     We are delighted to celebrate the achievements of Year 10 students Tanish, Pia, Siya, Samraj, Harnum, Jiya, Manaank, Nimrit and Radhika , who recently took part in the two-day Unlock Oxford residential at Oxford University .   Hosted by St Edmund Hall , Unlock Oxford is a sustained outreach programme designed to raise aspirations, build students’ confidence in their academic potential and help them make informed choices about higher education and competitive university applications.   During the residential, students were given the opportunity to experience university life first-hand through a range of activities, including exploring the college, taking part in academic sessions, meeting current students and learning more about future pathways, including post-16 choices and university study.   This was a fantastic opportunity for our students to experience life at one of the world’s leading universities, meet other ambitious young people and begin to see higher education as an exciting and achievable future pathway. We are incredibly proud of the maturity, curiosity and enthusiasm they showed throughout the residential.   Our sincere thanks also go to Mr Nassar  for accompanying the trip and supporting our students throughout the experience. Avanti Fields' Got Talent 2026  The annual Avanti Fields talent show took place on Friday, 20 th March. It was a resounding success, bringing together an impressive mix of creativity, confidence, and community spirit. Every performing student bravely expressed themselves in unique ways within a supportive atmosphere of celebration.  In first place was Khushi D who displayed her breath taking works of art. A true masterpiece! In second place was girl group Sia R - T, Nidhi P, Reyna D and Koenaa P who performed an exceptional dance filled with energy. In third place was Hanaya K , who gave an impressive performance of classical music on the piano. All truly well deserved. A massive thank you to all staff and students who supported behind the scenes; it is sincerely appreciated.  Charity vote updates Thank you to everyone who took part in our recent charity vote. We are pleased to share the results: Local Charity:  Goshalla in Leicester received 49%  of the votes. National Charity:  Action for Children received 45%  of the votes. International Charity:  Global Hindu Federation received 39%  of the votes. We are grateful for your engagement and support in helping our school community choose the charities we will be supporting this year. Thank you once again for taking part. Avanti Fields School Council   Parents and Carers resources for Summer 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 PTFA is proud to support Utkarsh Dave for a special evening of Bhajans Unplugged at Avanti Fields School.  Join us for a wonderful night of live music, devotion, and favourite bhajans for all to enjoy.  Date: 1 st May 2026 Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Venue: Avanti Fields School, 21 Bhaktivedanta Marg, Leicester, LE5 0BX   Book your tickets now on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bhajans-unplugged-with-utkarsh-dave-tickets-1986983992610  We look forward to seeing you there for a memorable evening. Hetan Tejura PTFA Chair School Lettings Events External Community Events Parents Pathway - Parenting Support offer

Head of Secondary's Message It has been another busy and rewarding half term, and I would like to thank you for your continued support. We enjoyed a wonderful evening at the annual Avanti Talent Show last Friday. The range of talent on display, from music and dance to art was exceptional. It was a pleasure to see so many students take to the stage with confidence. My sincere thanks to Miss Olusanya and all staff involved in organising and supporting such a memorable event. We were delighted to celebrate our students at our end of term Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 Virtues Breakfast. It was a wonderful opportunity to recognise those who consistently demonstrate our Avanti values in their daily conduct. Our students are truly incredible, living out the Avanti Way and serving as outstanding role models for the wider school community. I would also like to extend my gratitude to our PTFA for organising a beautiful bhajan event for our community over the weekend. It was a truly special event, enjoyed by all. Looking ahead, the summer GCSE examination series begins in the week commencing 4 th May. Year 11 students will receive continued guidance and support in the lead-up to this important period, and we encourage all students to make full use of the revision resources and advice that have been shared. Thank you to all the parents and students who attended the Exams Information meeting yesterday evening. The presentation and additional revision support material has been emailed to all year 11 parents. As we reach the end of a very busy half term, I hope you are able to enjoy a restful and enjoyable Easter break with your families. Warm regards Ms N Kholia  Gates Timing and Parking Secondary Onsite Parking Request Please complete this form if your secondary school–aged child requires on-site parking due to a medical condition or injury for the summer term 2026. Deadline to submit the form: Wednesday 15 th   April 2026. We will be issuing new car park passes in the first week of the summer term. https://avanti.wufoo.com/forms/soaajaq14xir2k/ Primary start of day 07:20 – 08:10 Secondary start of day Not to be opened Pre-school AM session collection 10:50 – 11:05 Pre-school PM session drop off 11:50 – 12:05 Primary end of day 14:30 – 15:05 Secondary end of day Not to be opened Primary end of clubs / End of secondary detention 15:50 – 16:05 Open for lettings 16:45 or as required Calendar Updates   Monday 13 th April – Friday 17 th April: Y8 Avanti Quest (Please ensure students are on site between 03:45 - 4:00) Friday 27 th March: Last day of school (Easter Term break 30 th March – Friday 10 th April) Monday 13th April : Children return to school - Summer Term Tuesday 14 th April – Tuesday 21 st April: Y11 GCSE Spanish Speaking Exams Tuesday 14 th April – Wednesday 15 th April: Y10 Unlock Oxford Residential (selected students) Wednesday 15 th April: Y7 Knife crime/County lines workshop Department / Student Updates Shri Ram Navami : Appearance of Lord Rama   Lord Rama is one of the most cherished incarnations of God for Hindus and the story of the Ramayana continues to be loved by many millions around the world.   Rama Navami is one of the most beloved festivals in the Hindu calendar. The epic has inspired countless poets and storytellers, and its influence is even seen in modern narratives of love and heroism — from Star Wars  to Avatar .   In the Ramayana, Rama leaves his beloved city of Ayodhya, accompanied by his dear wife, Sita, and his brother, Lakshman. They take up a life of exile in the forest until Sita is abducted by the evil demon-king Ravana. Rama and Lakshman then form an alliance with the monkey army, led by the great warrior Hanuman. Together they defeat Ravana’s forces, and Rama returns to take his place as king, ruling as a shining example of dharma and righteousness.   It is a powerful and timeless story — full of romance, adventure, chivalry, humour, tragedy, and triumph. Whenever God appears in this world, especially in a human form like that of Lord Rama, He teaches through His own example how to live an ideal life.   One of the greatest lessons we can learn from Lord Rama is selflessness. In every circumstance, He placed others before Himself. As a son, He accepted exile to uphold His father’s honour. As a husband, He spared no effort in rescuing Sita from Ravana. As a king, He embodied the principle of servant-leadership, placing the needs of His people above His own desires.   In this way, Lord Rama naturally embodies the very qualities we seek to cultivate in our own lives — respect, self-discipline, courage, integrity, empathy, and gratitude. These are not taught merely through words, but through lived example. He showed that a true leader is, in fact, a servant of all.    In our own lives, we are all leaders in some capacity — as teachers, parents, managers, or guides. The example of Lord Rama reminds us that the highest form of leadership is to lead by example: through selflessness, humility, and genuine care for others. May we strive to follow such a noble example, and in doing so, inspire future generations through our own actions.   yad yad ācarati śreṣṭhastat tad evetaro janaḥsa yat pramāṇaṁ kurutelokas tad anuvartate “Whatever action a great person performs, others follow. And whatever standards they set by their example, the whole world pursues.” Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 3, Verse 21   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 Year 9 Year 10 Year 11 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 15 th 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 End of Term Message from the PTFA As we come to the end of another successful term, the PTFA would like to thank our wonderful school community for your continued support. This term, the PTFA organised a number of fantastic events for the community, including Dev Joshi, Gujarati Natak, and Bhajans. Thanks to your generosity and support, we have raised over £1,800 for the school this term alone, with the Bhajans weekend raising more than £1,000 by itself. A huge thank you goes to all of our volunteers who gave their time, energy, and support to help make these events such a success. We are also pleased to share how these funds are already making a difference. The PTFA has contributed: £3,000 towards the refurbishment of the drama studio and auditorium Two years’ worth of Holi colours for the primary school Looking ahead, our next big goal is to help raise funds for a school minibus, which will greatly benefit our pupils and wider school community. If you would like to support us with fundraising for the minibus, please contact us at: avantifieldsptfa@gmail.com We are always looking for more volunteers, so if you would like to get involved, please do come and join us. Your support will help us continue raising valuable funds for the school’s future. Thank you once again for all your support. Mr H Tejura PTFA Chair Student Volunteers Needed – Easter Food Donation Collection ( Thursday 2 th   April 2026) Tesco Hamilton, with the support of the PTFA, is inviting student volunteers to help collect Easter food donations for families in need on Thursday 2nd April 2026, from 11:00am to 2:00pm. Students will be required to wear their school uniform and politely approach customers to encourage donations. Tesco will provide pre-prepared bags containing approximately £2.50 worth of goods. Customers will take the bag to the till to pay, and students will then place the donated bag into the collection basket. If your child would like to volunteer, please complete the form below by 17:00pm Wednesday 1st April 2026 https://avanti.wufoo.com/forms/s1fel0m90b3wt3n/ Thank you for your continued support. Point of contact on the day will be Heten Tejura 07500061977 School Lettings Events External Community Events F ree 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 a vailable at families.leicester.gov.uk/easter-fun .   Holiday activities and food programme  (HAF)  - Easter 2026 There is still time for c hildren  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

Head of Primary's Message Dear Parents and carers, As we reach the end of a joyful and enriching Spring term, I would like to take a moment to reflect on the many celebrations and experiences that have brought our community together.  This half term has been particularly special as we marked Gaura Purnima , enjoyed a vibrant Reading Week , and came together for our colourful Holi celebrations. Each of these moments has offered our children the opportunity to learn not only through books and lessons, but through shared experiences that nurture character, culture and community.  Our celebration of Gaura Purnima gave pupils the opportunity to reflect on devotion, kindness and humility. During Reading Week, we celebrated the power of stories to inspire imagination, empathy and wisdom. Holi brought great joy and energy to our school, reminding us of the triumph of good over evil and the importance of unity and new beginnings.  These celebrations beautifully reflect The Avanti Way — living with respect, integrity, self-discipline and a deep sense of care for others. The teachings of Lord Krishna remind us to act with compassion, to fulfil our responsibilities with sincerity, and to see the divine value in every individual. It has been heartwarming to see our pupils embody these values in their conduct, enthusiasm and relationships with one another.  I would like to extend my sincere thanks to our staff for their dedication and care in creating such meaningful experiences, and to you, our parents and carers, for your continued partnership and support. Together, we are nurturing not only successful learners, but thoughtful and principled young people.  I wish you all a peaceful and restful break and look forward to welcoming you back for the Summer term.  With warmest wishes,   Ms. A Thakore  Gates Timing and Parking Please see below and gates times for Summer term. Parking will be only allowed to parents who have been issued the parking pass . Without Parking pass staff member on duty will not allow any vehicle to school site. Primary start of day 07:20 – 08:10 Secondary start of day Not to be opened Pre-school AM session collection 10:50 – 11:05 Pre-school PM session drop off 11:50 – 12:05 Primary end of day 14:30 – 15:05 Secondary end of day Not to be opened Primary end of clubs / End of secondary detention 15:50 – 16:05 Open for lettings 16:45 or as required 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    In the Sunflower room this week we have been getting busy and exploring in construction, building tall and short towers using Lego, large foam blocks and wooden blocks. The children have enjoyed building but also watching it fall over.       Preschool     In Pre School we have been practising writing our name. We learnt how to hold a pencil and use prewriting shapes to know which way the letters go.        Reception   In Reception, we took part in a fun food workshop where we explored our five senses—taste, touch, sight, hearing and smell. We had the chance to try a variety of foods and played exciting games, such as guessing different food items blind folded.  Year 1   Year 1 had a fantastic time on their trip to Rockingham Castle! The children enjoyed learning about the history of the castle and discovering what life was like in the past. They had great fun exploring the beautiful gardens, where they took part in an exciting scavenger hunt. It was a wonderful experience for everyone, and the children represented the school brilliantly.    Year 2   Year 2 had a wonderful time exploring Impressionism as part of creating art in Computing. They were inspired by Artists such as William Morris and Piet Mondrian. Look at some of their fantastic designs...         Year 3   Year 3 had a wonderful time at the Think Tank Museum. The explored history and science, but their favourite part was the Science Garden for sure! Here the explored how water can be transferred to create sounds, motion and music!       Appearance of Sri Rama - Ram Navami   Lord Rama, the Supreme Lord, appears in this world in a human form to teach us the ideal standard of character. Revered as Maryāda Puruṣottama - the perfect embodiment of righteous conduct - Rama shows us what it means to live with integrity in every role we hold. As a son, he honoured his father’s word without hesitation. As a husband, he remained deeply devoted and loyal. As a king, he placed the wellbeing of his people above his own comfort. His life is not just a story from the past; it is a living example of how virtue can guide our decisions, even when the path is difficult.   What makes Lord Rama truly inspiring is not that his life was easy, but that it was filled with challenges. Exiled to the forest, separated from his family, and faced with powerful adversaries - each situation tested his strength and resolve. Yet, in every moment, Rama chose dharma: to act with truth, courage, empathy, and self-discipline. He shows us that challenges are not obstacles to our growth, but opportunities to rise into a higher expression of our character.   For our Avanti community, Lord Rama’s appearance is a reminder that each of us can strive to live with purpose and virtue. Whether in the classroom, at home, or with friends, we are constantly faced with choices. Rama’s life encourages us to pause and ask: “What is the right thing to do?” When we act with honesty, kindness, and devotion, we develop the strength to overcome difficulties and contribute positively to the world around us. In this way, our conduct itself becomes a celebration, victory of wisdom over ignorance. Rama’s example continues to guide and inspire us every day.   Jaya Sri Rama - victory to Lord Sri Rama.    P Gajjar - PRE Primary Sports Week – Week Beginning 20th April 2026   As stated in the academic calendar, the week beginning 20th April 2026 will be our Primary Sports Week .  Special Sporting Event – Monday 20th April   On the Monday of Sports Week, all children from Reception to Year 3 will take part in a special sporting event led by professional sports coaches.  Please ensure your child comes to school wearing their full P.E. kit on this day, even if it is not their usual P.E. day.  Reception: Fun Fitness Session  Year 1 – Year 3: Quidditch Session  We are excited to provide the children with this unique opportunity to develop teamwork, resilience and confidence through sport.    Sports Day Information   On your child’s allocated Sports Day, please ensure they attend school wearing their normal P.E. kit .  Parents and carers are warmly invited to attend. Please sign in at the school office promptly to ensure you are able to join us for the event.  Sports Day Schedule   21st April – Pre-School Sports Day (10:00 – 11:00am)  21st April – Year 1 Sports Day (1:30 – 2:30pm)  22nd April – Reception Sports Day (10:00 – 11:00am)  22nd April – Year 2 Sports Day (1:30 – 2:30pm)  23rd April – Year 3 Sports Day (1:30 – 2:30pm)    ‘Afternoon’ Pre-School Parents – Important Information   If your child attends afternoons only , you must complete the following form to confirm your attendance at Sports Day:  https://forms.gle/FnTcCn4DJiNNpjCG7   This is a parent and child event , and parents are required to stay for the entire duration. Once the event has finished, parents will need to take their child home and return them at the normal time of 12:00pm .  The deadline to submit the form is 10th April 2026 . If the form is not completed by this date, unfortunately you will not be permitted to attend due to staffing ratios.  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 Keshvi for showing great listening during learning time and making great choices all week.  Walnut   Khianna for trying hard to recognise her numbers. She was able to tell me what number 1 looks like and show me 1 finger to represent it. Well done!  Buttercup   Dhanvi for making positive contributions to our carpet time discussions and working hard to remember carpet time rules! Daisy   Raghav for accessing provision well and supporting his peers when they need help with a task.  Bluebell Aaron for always sharing his ideas respectfully and showing empathy towards others during RRSA and PSHE. Snowdrop Krisha P for always showing the value of empathy by helping her peers and staff around the school Daffodil Riddhi for an excellent engagement in PRE and spiritual worship. Well done!  Tulip   Krisha- for an excellent attitude in our Spiritual worship and PRE sessions. Well done!  Cedar   Saanvi for showing a great attitude towards learning, and for producing some great work in Maths. Well done Chestnut Viyan for trying hard with his handwriting and for trying hard with his English instruction-writing unit. I’m very proud of you – Well done!   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.   🌺 Freedom of Speech & Belief – Article 14   (Linked to Remembrance Day)   Every child has the right to think and believe what they choose and to practise their religion , as long as this does not stop others from enjoying their rights. Governments must also respect the role of parents in guiding children as they grow.  This links to Remembrance Day, when we honour those who have worked — and still work — to protect freedom, peace, and human rights.  Why it matters:   Everyone has the freedom to think and believe  Different beliefs should be respected  Rights come with responsibilities  At-home activity:   Research a faith that is different from your own. Find an interesting fact, belief, or tradition from that faith and write it down to share with the class. Are you able to find anything in that faith that is like your own faith or beliefs.  Attendance: 1st Rank Daffodil 98.9% 2nd Rank Bluebell 97.3% 3rd Rank Snowdrop 96.7% Parents Evening- 28th & 30th April 2026 for Summer Term Please book your child’s parents evening appointment via Arbor. Please ensure you book your meeting slot via Arbor between Wednesday 25th March at (16:00) - Wednesday 22nd April at (16:00) The sign-up system will automatically close after this time, and no further bookings will be accepted. Importance Notice : Parents are requested to book only one meeting slot on either of the available meeting days. Please do not book multiple slots or schedule meetings on both days, as this causes inconvenience and prevents other parents from booking a slot for their child. Each child is allocated only one meeting slot. If you are unable to attend the meeting at your booked time, please email to the school . The teacher will review the request and provide an alternate meeting option where possible. Key date reminders:   Summer   April   13 th - School open- pupils back to school  20 th – Enrichment day – Sports week Launch  20 th – Reception – Fun Fitness & Y1 -Y3 Quidditch  21 st – Preschool Sports Day 10:00 – 11:00am  21 st – Y1 Sports Day 1:30pm – 2:30pm  22 nd – Reception Sports Day 10:00 – 11:00am  22 nd – Y2 Sports Day 1:30pm – 2:30pm  23 rd – Y3 Sports Day 1:30pm – 2:30pm  28 th - Earth Day celebrations- dress up.  28 th /30 th – Parents Evenings 3:00pm – 5:30pm        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   Brigade Uniform Order:   SENDIASS Leicester Information: Please find enclosed leaflet for parents and carers of young people aged 0-25 with special educational needs or disabilities. PTFA Events End of Term Message from the PTFA As we come to the end of another successful term, the PTFA would like to thank our wonderful school community for your continued support. This term, the PTFA organised a number of fantastic events for the community, including Dev Joshi, Gujarati Natak, and Bhajans. Thanks to your generosity and support, we have raised over £1,800 for the school this term alone, with the Bhajans weekend raising more than £1,000 by itself. A huge thank you goes to all of our volunteers who gave their time, energy, and support to help make these events such a success. We are also pleased to share how these funds are already making a difference. The PTFA has contributed: £3,000 towards the refurbishment of the drama studio and auditorium Two years’ worth of Holi colours for the primary school Looking ahead, our next big goal is to help raise funds for a school minibus, which will greatly benefit our pupils and wider school community. If you would like to support us with fundraising for the minibus, please contact us at: avantifieldsptfa@gmail.com We are always looking for more volunteers, so if you would like to get involved, please do come and join us. Your support will help us continue raising valuable funds for the school’s future. Thank you once again for all your support. Mr. H Tejura PTFA Chair Student Volunteers Needed – Easter Food Donation Collection ( Thursday 2 nd    April 2026) Tesco Hamilton, with the support of the PTFA, is inviting student volunteers to help collect Easter food donations for families in need on Thursday 2nd    April 2026, from 11:00am to 2:00pm. Students will be required to wear their school uniform and politely approach customers to encourage donations. Please complete this form to give consent for your child to take part in a community food collection event organised by the PTFA. https://avanti.wufoo.com/forms/syzm1z50xc1oux/ Event Details: Location:  Tesco Hamilton Date:  Thursday, 2 April 2026 Time:  11:00 – 14:00 Important Information: Parents/carers must accompany all primary-aged children for the entire duration of the event. All students are required to wear full school uniform while volunteering. By completing this form, you confirm that you give permission for your child to participate in this event under the conditions stated above. Tesco will provide pre-prepared bags containing approximately £2.50 worth of goods. Customers will take the bag to the till to pay, and students will then place the donated bag into the collection basket. Thank you for your continued support. Point of contact on the day will be Heten Tejura 07500061977 School's Lettings Events Community External Events F ree 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 a vailable at families.leicester.gov.uk/easter-fun .   And  Holiday activities and food programme  (HAF)  - Easter 2026 There is still time for c hildren  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

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 26 th 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 26 th March: Y11 Parents Information Evening Exam Focus (16:30 – 17:30) Friday 27 th March: Last day of school (Easter Term break 30 th March – Friday 10 th 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 Year 9 Year 10 Year 11 Avanti's Got Talent 2026 This year's talent show is happening tonight! It will take place today: Friday, 20 th  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 27 th 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 15 th 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 F ree 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 a vailable at families.leicester.gov.uk/easter-fun .   And  Holiday activities and food programme  (HAF)  - Easter 2026 There is still time for c hildren  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

Head of Primary's Message Dear Parents and carers, As we look ahead to the final week of term, there is a wonderful sense of excitement in school. We are very much looking forward to our Easter Bonnet competitions, the parent workshops, and of course, our Holi Festival celebrations. These events always bring our community together, and it will be fantastic to round off the term with such positive experiences for our children and families. This week has also been filled with joy and generosity. It was lovely to see children come together and raise money for Comic Relief. We are still finalising the total amount raised and look forward to sharing this with you next week. Thank you, as always, for your incredible support. It has also been lovely to see families enjoying the Book Fair. Promoting a love of reading is something we value deeply, and we hope that the excitement around books continues well beyond school. Thank you for joining us in fostering such enthusiasm for reading. A gentle reminder to all parents and carers: please leave the school premises promptly after collecting your children. We kindly ask that families do not remain in the car park or allow children to run around in this busy area. This is essential for everyone’s safety—particularly with moving vehicles and increased foot traffic at the end of the day. Your cooperation helps us keep all children safe. Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to a vibrant and enjoyable final week of term.   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!   Appearance of Sri Rama - Ram Navami   Lord Rama, the Supreme Lord, appears in this world in a human form to teach us the ideal standard of character. Revered as Maryāda Puruṣottama - the perfect embodiment of righteous conduct - Rama shows us what it means to live with integrity in every role we hold. As a son, he honoured his father’s word without hesitation. As a husband, he remained deeply devoted and loyal. As a king, he placed the wellbeing of his people above his own comfort. His life is not just a story from the past; it is a living example of how virtue can guide our decisions, even when the path is difficult.   What makes Lord Rama truly inspiring is not that his life was easy, but that it was filled with challenges. Exiled to the forest, separated from his family, and faced with powerful adversaries - each situation tested his strength and resolve. Yet, in every moment, Rama chose dharma: to act with truth, courage, empathy, and self-discipline. He shows us that challenges are not obstacles to our growth, but opportunities to rise into a higher expression of our character.   For our Avanti community, Lord Rama’s appearance is a reminder that each of us can strive to live with purpose and virtue. Whether in the classroom, at home, or with friends, we are constantly faced with choices. Rama’s life encourages us to pause and ask: “What is the right thing to do?” When we act with honesty, kindness, and devotion, we develop the strength to overcome difficulties and contribute positively to the world around us. In this way, our conduct itself becomes a celebration, victory of wisdom over ignorance. Rama’s example continues to guide and inspire us every day.   Jaya Sri Rama - victory to Lord Sri Rama.    P Gajjar - PRE Easter bonnet competition 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 Hari for expressing great creativity when play with instruments, well done Hari! Walnut   Ruben for trying really hard with his phonics and beginning to pronounce some of his sounds correctly. Buttercup   Dityaa for always showing a can-do attitude when she is doing her work! Keep it up, Dityaa Daisy   Viaana for improving her stamina in writing, well done Viaana! Bluebell Aarna has shown great courage in speaking up in class and sharing her ideas. We’re proud of her growing confidence. Keep it up Aarna! Snowdrop Jayden for showing self-discipline by focussing well in the classroom. Well done! Daffodil   Aveer for his excellent attempt at creating a nature-inspired montage and for improving his speed of writing! Well Done! Tulip   Harsh for having an excellent attitude and determination to improve his handwriting every single day. Very proud of you Cedar   Reeva – for always setting a good example and demonstrating the Avanti Way! Chestnut Dhruv D for showing integrity and for making good learning choices.   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 Article of the week: 💧 World Water Day – Articles 24 & 27 Every child has the right to clean water, good health, and a safe standard of living . Access to clean water is essential for health, hygiene, and wellbeing. World Water Day reminds us that many people around the world still do not have access to safe drinking water. Why it matters: Clean water keeps us healthy Water is essential for everyday life We all share responsibility for protecting resources At-home activity: Can you have a go at creating your own water-cycle? Why is water important for us? Why not make a video! Attendance: 1st Rank Buttercup 100% 2nd Rank Cedar 99.6% 3rd Rank Tulip 97.9% Key date reminders:   March 25 th – Easter bonnet Competition 25 th – Preschool Easter Parent/Carer workshop 2:00pm – 3:00pm 26 th -Reception Easter parent/ carer workshop 1.30pm- 2.45pm 27 th – Holi Celebration (End of Term) Summer April 13 th - School open- pupils back to school 20 th – Enrichment day – Sports week Launch 20 th – Reception – Fun Fitness & Y1 -Y3 Quidditch 21 st – Preschool Sports Day 10:00 – 11:00am 21 st – Y1 Sports Day 1:30pm – 2:30pm 22 nd – Reception Sports Day 10:00 – 11:00am 22 nd – Y2 Sports Day 1:30pm – 2:30pm 23 rd – Y3 Sports Day 1:30pm – 2:30pm 28 th - Earth Day celebrations- dress up. 28 th /30 th – Parents Evenings 3:00pm – 5:30pm     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   Brigade Uniform Order:   SENDIASS Leicester Information: Please find enclosed leaflet for parents and carers of young people aged 0-25 with special educational needs or disabilities. PTFA Events Bhajan & Kritan    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's Lettings Events Community External Events F ree 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 a vailable at families.leicester.gov.uk/easter-fun .   And  Holiday activities and food programme  (HAF)  - Easter 2026 There is still time for c hildren  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

Head of Secondary's Message It has been another positive week at Avanti Fields. This week we took time as a staff community to reflect on the Avanti Way, including a guided meditation led by Mrs Thornton, our chaplaincy. It was a lovely moment for staff to pause and reconnect with the values that underpin our school. A heartfelt thank you to Dipak Patel for his support in helping organise Leicester’s first Bhajan Jam, which took place on Sunday 8 th   March. The event featured the phenomenal Bhavik Haria and his wonderful team of musicians and technicians, who created a truly uplifting spiritual atmosphere for everyone who attended. The evening brought together around 1300 people, including many members of our Avanti family. It was incredibly special to see children, parents and adults from across the community come together in devotion, singing bhajans and sharing in a powerful sense of unity, spirituality and joy. Events like this beautifully reflect the heart of our ethos – creating spaces where community, faith and reflection can flourish. We are also incredibly grateful to Bhavik Haria, who has made a generous donation of  £1500 to the school. We truly appreciate his continued support for our school community. Thank you once again to everyone who supported and attended this very special evening.   We are looking forward to our Year 10 Virtual Parents’ Consultation Evening on Tuesday 17 th  March (14:00 – 19:00) with an early finish for the secondary school at 12:50. These meetings are an important opportunity for parents and teachers to discuss students’ progress, review recent assessment outcomes and agree clear next steps to support learning. SchoolCloud remains open, so if you have not yet booked your appointments, please do so as soon as possible. Remote learning for periods 5 and 6 will be uploaded to Microsoft Teams for students to complete and submit. It was also wonderful to host our first transition meeting with our incoming Year 6 students and their parents this week as part of our transition programme. It was fantastic to see so many families attend, and we are very excited to welcome these students into the Avanti family in the coming year.   Warm regards Ms N Kholia  Letter to the children from Children's commissioner for England Calendar Updates   Tuesday 17 th March: Y10 Parents Consultation Evening (early finish12:50) Tuesday 17 th  March: Y11 WQE Offer holders event - Students to make their own way to and from WQE for the event .   Thursday 19 th March: Maths Challenge Department / Student Updates Avanti's Got Talent 2026 This year's talent show is fast approaching! It will take place on Friday, 20 th  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.    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 15 th 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 RSPCA Woodside H& M kilo Sale External Community Events Parents Pathway - Parenting Support offer

Head of Primary's Message Dear Parents and carers, At Avanti, we are proud to celebrate festivals that reflect our shared values. Holi, the Hindu festival of colours, marks the arrival of spring and symbolises joy, new beginnings and the triumph of good over evil. It is a celebration of unity and community, where people come together in happiness and mutual respect — values that closely reflect The Avanti Way . Festival of Colours Event – 27th March We will be holding a ‘Festival of Colours’ event on 27th March at 2.00pm for Primary pupils. We would like all children to experience the traditions of Holi in a fun and memorable way. As the event involves the throwing of powdered paint, we kindly ask that all children come to school in old clothes , preferably white , so that the colours can be seen clearly. Please note: If your child is in school uniform that day, they will not be able to participate. Pre-School Pre-School children will also be participating as a class. There will be a morning session for pupils who attend mornings only. All other Pre-School pupils will join the rest of the school at 2.00pm . Please note: If your child is in uniform that day, they will not be able to participate. Donations If you would like to donate Holi powder for the event, please hand this to your child’s class teacher by 20th March . We look forward to celebrating together and creating a vibrant, joyful afternoon for the children.   Warm regards,   Ms. A Thakore  Letter to the children from Children's commissioner for England   Parent Helpers for School Trips – Expression of Interest We are pleased to share that we are now inviting expressions of interest from parents who would like to support school trips for the remainder of this academic year and the 2026–2027 academic year. Educational visits are a valuable part of our curriculum, and parent support can greatly enhance these experiences for our pupils. We are therefore looking to appoint: 2 parent helpers from Reception 2 parent helpers from Year 1 2 parent helpers from Year 2 2 parent helpers from Year 3 Expectations of a Parent Helper Being a parent helper is a position of trust and responsibility. In order to ensure fairness, safeguarding, and the highest standards of conduct, please note the following expectations: If selected, parent helpers will be asked to support year groups other than their own child’s class . This is to promote pupil independence and ensure appropriate boundaries. Parent helpers must be willing to commit to supporting at least one trip during the academic year , if asked. Parent helpers are expected to uphold and model the Avanti Way , living our values and virtues at all times — during the trip and in all interactions connected to the school community. Parent helpers must follow all staff instructions and school policies, including safeguarding and health and safety procedure s. Safeguarding Requirements Any parent selected will be required to: Undergo a DBS check Provide references Complete any required safeguarding or health and safety briefing Appointment will only be confirmed once all checks are satisfactorily completed. Application Process If you are interested, please complete the expression of interest form by Friday 13th March at 16:00. https://avanti.wufoo.com/forms/s12372f0avkrtl/ Within the form, you will be asked to explain why you are interested in supporting school trips and what you feel you can contribute to the role . Selection will be based on the quality of applications, followed by DBS checks and references. We are grateful for the continued support of our parent community and look forward to working in partnership to enrich our pupils’ learning experiences. Thank you for your ongoing support.   Primary Sports Day Parent Volunteers We are looking for Parent Volunteers to support us with our primary sports days.  If you are interested, please complete the form below and we will contact you should we require your assistance. Please note, the form will close on Friday 13 th March 2026. Thank you   https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfUlF-w7PVr1tnAT77x5ir6s-vguOCQYlkqmC3RJ_2usuBBlw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=115561099073702739253   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 room    In the Sunflower Room this week we have been exploring and learning our 2D shapes through jigsaw’s, shape models and playdough with cutters.     Preschool     In Preschool we have been exploring with Numicon. We have used playdough to represent the different numbers that we have been learning about.  Reception   Reception children took part in a wonderful art workshop where they worked with a special visitor and used their imagination to think about the textures, patterns and colours dinosaurs may have had.  Year 1   For PSHE, Year 1 loved going into the forest area to share a story for Reading Week. They listened to a story all about looking after our environment, and we discussed how we can care for our school environment and which parts of the school are our favourite areas.  Year 2   Reading Week has been a hit! Our brilliant storyteller blew our minds with a fantastic story about aliens! We had an excellent time!   Year 3   Year 3 have had so much fun dressing up for World Book Day and being amazing story-tellers! Well done to everyone that entered our different competitions – we are all so proud of your amazing efforts!  Reading week and Book Fair       Come and visit our pop-up book fair in the Primary Yoga room from Thursday 12 th March - Tuesday 17 th March 2026.  Don’t forget to use your £1 World Book Day token .      7.30- 7.55am         2.45- 3.30 pm    Comic Relief – Wear Red Day (Friday 20th March) On Friday 20th March, we will be supporting and raising money for Comic Relief by inviting children to come to school wearing something red. If your child would like to take part, please send them in with a £1 donation, which will go towards supporting Comic Relief and the important causes they help. Thank you for your continued support. School Council Update:  This week, , our School Councillors presented to the whole school on their Friendship Stop initiative (a joint collaboration with the Play Leaders). They should be proud of themselves! - Miss Popat    Easter bonnet competition 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 Seeyan for working independently when doing his learning. He has been able to articulate himself when speaking about people who help us. Walnut   Sarina for beginning to write the initial sound for her name. She has perservered and is learning to become independent.  Buttercup   Shlok for showing perseverance in his writing, Fred-talking and working hard to form his letters correctly. Daisy   Shivani for making good progress in her writing by correctly identifying the sounds in CVC words independently, well done Shivani! Bluebell Yash for really growing in confidence this year. He is now sharing his ideas more readily in class and has significantly increased the speed of his writing. Snowdrop   Dev for becoming more independent and confident throughout the year Daffodil Rajveer for showing courage and resilience during carpet sessions by adding valuable inputs during class sessions! Well Done Rajveer! Tulip   Aarohi for showing some fantastic improvement in her cursive writing! Well done for showing determination! Cedar   Sienna – great work in Maths! Working independently when learning about Fractions! Chestnut Nirav for his valuable contributions as a Rights Respecting Ambassador.   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 Article of the week: 💧 World Water Day – Articles 24 & 27   Every child has the right to clean water, good health, and a safe standard of living . Access to clean water is essential for health, hygiene, and wellbeing. World Water Day reminds us that many people around the world still do not have access to safe drinking water.   Why it matters: Clean water keeps us healthy Water is essential for everyday life We all share responsibility for protecting resources At-home activity: Can you have a go at creating your own water-cycle? Why is water important for us? Why not make a video!   Attendance: 1st Rank Chestnut 99.2% 2nd Rank Tulip 97.9% 3rd Rank Cedar 97.5% Key date reminders:   March 20 th – Comic Relief  25 th – Easter bonnet Competition 25 th – Preschool Easter Parent/Carer workshop 2:00pm – 3:00pm 26 th -Reception Easter parent/ carer workshop 1.30pm- 2.45pm 27 th – Holi Celebration (End of Term) Summer April 13 th - School open- pupils back to school 20 th – Enrichment day – Sports week Launch 20 th – Reception – Fun Fitness & Y1 -Y3 Quidditch 21 st – Preschool Sports Day 10:00 – 11:00am 21 st – Y1 Sports Day 1:30pm – 2:30pm 22 nd – Reception Sports Day 10:00 – 11:00am 22 nd – Y2 Sports Day 1:30pm – 2:30pm 23 rd – Y3 Sports Day 1:30pm – 2:30pm 28 th - Earth Day celebrations- dress up. 28 th /30 th – Parents Evenings 3:00pm – 5:30pm    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     SENDIASS Leicester Information: Please find enclosed leaflet for parents and carers of young people aged 0-25 with special educational needs or disabilities. PTFA Events Bhajan & Kritan    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's Lettings Events RSPCA Woodside H&M Kilo Sale Community External Events Parents Pathway - Parenting Support offer

Head of Secondary's Message This week, we were delighted to celebrate Gaura Purnima as a school community. Thank you to Mrs Thornton and Ms K Patel for their excellent planning and organisation of the festival day, and to Mr Thornton   for supporting with Collective Worship throughout the day. It was wonderful to see so many of our students and staff embracing the celebration, including wearing traditional attire and taking part in the activities. Next week we will also be marking British Science Week in school. Students will have opportunities to engage with a range of science competitions designed to spark curiosity, creativity and a deeper interest in the world around them. A reminder to Year 8 parents and carers that the Avanti Quest residential information meeting will take place online on Thursday 12 th March at 5:30pm. Please refer to the email that has been sent out which contains the link to join the meeting. Important information will be shared with parents and students to support preparation for this exciting residential experience.   Warm regards Ms N Kholia  Calendar Updates   Monday 9 th March - Friday 13 th March: British Science week  Monday 9 th March: Secondary Form Photos  Tuesday 10 th March: Y11 Knife crime and county lines assembly  Thursday 12 th March: Y9 Knife crime and county lines workshops  Department / Student Updates Young People’s views on democracy On Tuesday 3 rd March 2026, we welcomed Chris Pich, Associate Professor of Marketing at the University of Nottingham, who is working on a study with the Electoral Commission about young people’s views on democracy and voting. This is ahead of 16-year-olds being given the vote in time for the next General Election.      Our students shared their views during a detailed interview which will become part of a national study, with their contributions potentially being published in research papers, academic articles, and books. Well done to the below students who represented our school so well with their articulate and knowledgeable contributions!     Jenny B 10Aether  Manaank P 10Cosmos  Manav M 10Cosmos  Sanjeevan U 10Earth  Devam T 10Fire   Avanti's Got Talent 2026 This year's talent show is fast approaching! It will take place on Friday, 20 th  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.    Workshops by Leicester City Youth Service As part of the PSHE curriculum, Year 11 and Year 9 will be attending a workshop next week 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.   Workshops and an assembly are also scheduled for other year groups as listed below, and reminders will be sent in due course.   Tuesday 10 th March - Assembly for Year 11  Thursday 12 th March - Workshops for Year 9  Wednesday 15 th April - Workshops for Year 7  Divine Creativity Club: Mandala Creation by students (Y7 & Y8 )  As part of Devine creativity club students of Y7 and Y8 enthusiastically learned about the well-known ancient spiritual art of mandala/rangoli, traditional Indian art forms deeply rooted in culture and symbolism. A mandala represents harmony, unity, and the universe, while rangoli is a decorative art created on floors during festivals to welcome positivity and prosperity. During learnings of mandala/rangoli, art students learned about history, variations of art form, cultural and spiritual significance and science behind the art form.  Inspired by the festive season of Gaura Purnima, the students created stunning mandala design with colourful flowers and peacock feathers ( made out of Foam). The intricate patterns reflected creativity, patience, and an understanding of symmetry and balance. The vibrant floral arrangements combined with the elegance of peacock feathers added beauty and cultural richness to their artwork. The mandala project beautifully blended creativity with cultural learning, making it a meaningful and memorable experience for everyone involved.  Students involved in above project:  Smera R 8Earth                        Jiya M 7Aether                                        Hanaya K 8Cosmos  Mukta K 8Air  Mya P 7Aether  Ava G 7Cosmos  Vidhi S 7Air  Paridhi J 7Water  Diya R 7Earth  Mya P 7Aether  Ridhi M 7Cosmos  Vishwa B 8Water Ananya G 7Air  Jasmin B 7Air  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.   Community External Events Bhajan Jam ✨LAST CHANCE TO BUY ✨ Over 1200 tickets already sold…. Why not treat that someone special to an early Mothers Day Treat.. you will not be disappointed 🎶  Inspired by the global Bhajan Jamming movement, we're creating what we hope will be Leicester's Largest Bhajan Jam, bringing devotion, live music and community together in a modern, immersive way.   Funds from the event will be donated to 'Go Dharmic Charity & Avanti Fields School'  To see more clips from Bhavik's London event have a look here on the Bhajan Jam UK page:   https://www.instagram.com/bhajanjamuk?igsh=NGwwNmlpa2F0ZDVh   Book Tickets using the link below:   https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/bhavik-haria/bhajan-jam-leicester/e-yzyzvb   Sunday 8 th  March 2026 Prajapati Hall, Leicester Bhavik Haria - Bhajan Jam Leicester

Head of Primary's Message   Dear Parents and Carers,  What a wonderful week it has been at Avanti Fields! We are delighted to celebrate the success of our Reading Week alongside our vibrant Gaura Purnima festivities. The school has been filled with joy, creativity, and community spirit. Our children embraced the dress-up day with such enthusiasm, and the Reading Door displays were truly a sight to behold—each one reflecting imagination and a love for reading. It was also heart-warming to see so many families join us for the parent workshops and the Gaura Purnima pooja. Your presence helped make the celebrations even more special. We were thrilled to see so many pupils taking part in our competitions throughout the week—well done to everyone who joined in so confidently and creatively. A big congratulations to all our winners! Thank you to our staff, families, and students for making this an unforgettable week of learning, celebration, and togetherness.   Warm regards,   Ms. A Thakore    Parent Helpers for School Trips – Expression of Interest We are pleased to share that we are now inviting expressions of interest from parents who would like to support school trips for the remainder of this academic year and the 2026–2027 academic year. Educational visits are a valuable part of our curriculum, and parent support can greatly enhance these experiences for our pupils. We are therefore looking to appoint: 2 parent helpers from Reception 2 parent helpers from Year 1 2 parent helpers from Year 2 2 parent helpers from Year 3 Expectations of a Parent Helper Being a parent helper is a position of trust and responsibility. In order to ensure fairness, safeguarding, and the highest standards of conduct, please note the following expectations: If selected, parent helpers will be asked to support year groups other than their own child’s class . This is to promote pupil independence and ensure appropriate boundaries. Parent helpers must be willing to commit to supporting at least one trip during the academic year , if asked. Parent helpers are expected to uphold and model the Avanti Way , living our values and virtues at all times — during the trip and in all interactions connected to the school community. Parent helpers must follow all staff instructions and school policies, including safeguarding and health and safety procedure s. Safeguarding Requirements Any parent selected will be required to: Undergo a DBS check Provide references Complete any required safeguarding or health and safety briefing Appointment will only be confirmed once all checks are satisfactorily completed. Application Process If you are interested, please complete the expression of interest form by Friday 13th March at 16:00. https://avanti.wufoo.com/forms/s12372f0avkrtl/ Within the form, you will be asked to explain why you are interested in supporting school trips and what you feel you can contribute to the role . Selection will be based on the quality of applications, followed by DBS checks and references. We are grateful for the continued support of our parent community and look forward to working in partnership to enrich our pupils’ learning experiences. Thank you for your ongoing support.   Primary Sports Day Parent Volunteers We are looking for Parent Volunteers to support us with our primary sports days.  If you are interested, please complete the form below and we will contact you should we require your assistance. Please note, the form will close on Friday 13 th March 2026. Thank you   https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfUlF-w7PVr1tnAT77x5ir6s-vguOCQYlkqmC3RJ_2usuBBlw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=115561099073702739253   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!   Reading week and Book Fair       Come and visit our pop-up book fair in the Primary Yoga room from Thursday 12 th March - Tuesday 17 th March 2026.  Don’t forget to use your £1 World Book Day token .      7.30- 7.55am         2.45- 3.30 pm    Comic Relief – Wear Red Day (Friday 20th March) On Friday 20th March, we will be supporting and raising money for Comic Relief by inviting children to come to school wearing something red. If your child would like to take part, please send them in with a £1 donation, which will go towards supporting Comic Relief and the important causes they help. Thank you for your continued support. WOW Travel Monthly Winner Well done to Cedar Class for reaching the top of our WOW Travel Leader board in February. Thank you to all families for continuing to show your support to the children in becoming more active and helping our car park to stay less busy. Classes that reach the top of the leader board will soon be awarded a Mini Strider Mascot to stay in their classroom for the whole month to celebrate their achievement. Watch this space! Here are the results below for February:  Easter bonnet competition 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 Mace for making great choices and trying really hard with his learning. Walnut   Aaradhya for beginning to speak in full sentences in English! Buttercup      Reeva for her growing confidence and participation in class discussions! Great work Reeva! Daisy   Sylvie for persevering in her phonics and writing, well done! Bluebell Krupa for showing the school virtues at all times and being such a super role model to others.  Snowdrop   Vihani for always showing that she is ready to learn during carpet time! Daffodil Riya for showing excellent improvement in her handwriting! Well done for being consistent and showing self-discipline!  Tulip   Aarav O for having courage and a positive attitude towards achieving a personal goal Cedar   Jiwan – amazing work in RWI Spelling. Really trying hard and achieving success Chestnut Viyona for always being an excellent model student. You truly embody the Avanti Way and always try your best. Very proud of you   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 Article of the week: 📚 World Book Day – Articles 17, 29 & 31 Children have the right to access information , to an education that develops their talents , and to rest, play, and creativity . World Book Day celebrates the joy of reading, storytelling, imagination, and learning — all of which support children’s development. Why it matters: Reading supports learning and understanding Stories help children explore ideas and emotions Creativity and enjoyment are essential for wellbeing At-home activity: Share a favourite story together. Talk about the characters, the message, or create an alternative ending. Children could design a new book cover or write a short story. Attendance: 1st Rank Chestnut & Bluebell 100% 2nd Rank Cedar 99.2% 3rd Rank Snowdrop 98.3% Key date reminders:   March 20 th – Comic Relief  25 th – Easter bonnet Competition 25 th – Preschool Easter Parent/Carer workshop 2:00pm – 3:00pm 26 th -Reception Easter parent/ carer workshop 1.30pm- 2.45pm 27 th – Holi Celebration (End of Term) Summer April 13 th - School open- pupils back to school 20 th – Enrichment day – Sports week Launch 20 th – Reception – Fun Fitness & Y1 -Y3 Quidditch 21 st – Preschool Sports Day 10:00 – 11:00am 21 st – Y1 Sports Day 1:30pm – 2:30pm 22 nd – Reception Sports Day 10:00 – 11:00am 22 nd – Y2 Sports Day 1:30pm – 2:30pm 23 rd – Y3 Sports Day 1:30pm – 2:30pm 28 th - Earth Day celebrations- dress up. 28 th /30 th – Parents Evenings 3:00pm – 5:30pm    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     SENDIASS Leicester Information: Please find enclosed leaflet for parents and carers of young people aged 0-25 with special educational needs or disabilities. PTFA Events PTFA Events Bhajan & Kritan    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.   Community External Events Parents Pathway - Parenting Support offer Bhajan Jam ✨LAST CHANCE TO BUY ✨ Over 1200 tickets already sold…. Why not treat that someone special to an early Mothers Day Treat.. you will not be disappointed 🎶   Inspired by the global Bhajan Jamming movement, we're creating what we hope will be Leicester's Largest Bhajan Jam, bringing devotion, live music and community together in a modern, immersive way.   Funds from the event will be donated to 'Go Dharmic Charity & Avanti Fields School'   To see more clips from Bhavik's London event have a look here on the Bhajan Jam UK page   https://www.instagram.com/bhajanjamuk?igsh=NGwwNmlpa2F0ZDVh   Book Tickets here:-   https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/bhavik-haria/bhajan-jam-leicester/e-yzyzvb   Sunday 8 th  March 2026 Prajapati Hall, Leicester Bhavik Haria - Bhajan Jam Leicester

Head of Primary's Message   Dear Parents and Carers,  We are delighted to welcome everyone back for the Spring 2 term and hope you all had a restful break.    We have already kicked off the term with an exciting visit from our local Fire Service, who spoke to the children about the key fundamentals of fire safety. The children thoroughly enjoyed learning about how to stay safe and were especially thrilled to see the fire engine up close!    This term promises to be another fun-filled and enriching one, with education brought to life through visitors, storytellers, themed drop-down days and, for some year groups, even an exciting trip. These experiences play such an important role in deepening children’s understanding and making learning memorable.    I would like to thank all parents in advance for your continued engagement and support with these events. It is this hands-on learning, supported both at school and at home, that truly helps embed knowledge and create lifelong memories for our children.  We look forward to a fantastic term ahead!    Looking Ahead: Special Events Next Week     Next week we will be celebrating Gaura Purnima alongside Reading Week . As these special events fall within the same week, there will be two dress-up days:  3rd March – Gaura Purnima celebration and dress up   5th March – World Book Day – dress up as your favourite book character     There will also be various opportunities for parents to engage with events during the week.  A gentle reminder to parents of children in Year 3 : if you do not have a younger child in a lower year group, you are required to park and stride . Please do not use the school car park for any events. If you are asked to move your vehicle, this may result in you being late and therefore unable to attend the event.     Thank you in advance for your cooperation and support in ensuring our events run smoothly for everyone.      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!   Sunflower This week in Sunflower’s we got to join our classes and have a very exciting experience of watching the firefighters in action spraying their hose and hearing the loud sounds of the Fire engine.     Preschool               This week in pre-school we have been exploring and talking about 2D shapes. We named the shapes and described its properties. We had a go at finding different shapes in the environment.  Reception   This week in Reception was full of excitement as we welcomed some very special visitors! Our amazing firefighters came to see us and taught us all about fire safety . We learnt how to stay safe, what to do in an emergency, and how firefighters help people in our community.    Year 1   In PE, we have been practising how to hold a racket to help us with bat and ball games. We practised balancing a bean bag on our rackets with one hand and even tossed the bean bag on our rackets like a pancake!  Year 2   In Maths we have been exploring measuring the length and height of everyday objects. We were challenged with using rulers, tape measures and metre sticks to explore in our classroom. We found out that 100cm is equal to 1 metre. We love being Mathematicians!    Year 3   In PSHE, we have been looking at helpful and harmful things for our bodies. Can you create a poster of things which are helpful and harmful for our bodies, and explain why?  Special Reading Week & Gaura Purnima Celebration   We are very excited this year to have our special festival of  Gaura Purnima  and  Reading Week  fall in the same week! To mark this, we will be holding a special Reading Week that includes faith-related stories as part of our reading experiences.  During this week, we will celebrate  Gaura Purnima  on  3rd March . Children are invited to dress up in festival clothes, and we will hold a special worship ceremony where all children will have the opportunity to  bathe the deities . This ceremony will take place As per below: This year, we are pleased to invite a  small number of parents  to observe this wonderful festival. Please refer to the email sent via Arbor for further information and booking details. Fire Safety - Local Fire crew visit On Monday 23rd February , primary children had an exciting morning with our local Fire Crew.  Children listened to a fire safety talk in assembly, learnt what to do in an emergency and got to see the fire truck in action ! Reading Week – Stay and Read Sessions   As part of Reading Week, we will also be holding  ‘Stay and Read’ sessions , where parents can come into school and  share a book with their child . These sessions are a wonderful way to celebrate reading together.  Key Dates in March:   3rd March  – Gaura Purnima celebration and dress up  4th March  – Preschool to Year 1 ‘Stay and Read’ 1:45–2:15 pm  5th March  – Year 2 & Year 3 ‘Stay and Read’ 1:45–2:15 pm  5th March  – World Book Day – dress up as your favourite book character    Reading week and Book Fair       We are celebrating World Book Day with a week of exciting reading activities followed by a pop-up book fair. As part of reading week, we are launching some exciting competitions:     • Competition 1 EYFS : Draw your favourite story book cover and send back to your class teacher by Wednesday 4th March  • Competition 2 KS1/KS2: Become an author and write your own story and send it back to your class teacher by Wednesday 4th March  • Competition 3 : Reply back to our online Twitter competition- send in a video showcasing your story telling skills Wednesday 4th March  • Competition 4: Best dressed character for world book day    Come and visit our pop-up book fair in the Primary Yoga room from Thursday 12 th March - Tuesday 17 th March 2026.  Don’t forget to use your £1 World Book Day token .      7.30- 7.55am         2.45- 3.30 pm    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 Dhruv for showing respect during learning time, well done for showing The Avanti Way and doing great listening all week!  Walnut   Rishi for showing courage when going to see the fire engine! He now wants to be a firefighter when he grows up. Buttercup      Raansh for becoming more independent and confident with his self-care and toileting. Way to go Raansh! 😊 Daisy   Parisa for being a caring person and showing empathy towards her peer.  Bluebell  Saiyaan for showing courage in his learning and being a super reader. Keep it up!  Snowdrop   Dhvij for being resilient and brave! He has come into school feeling upset at times, but he will always pick himself back up and engage well with his learning :)  Daffodil Maayan- For showing empathy to all of his peers and for having a ‘can do’ attitude!  Tulip   Maayan- For showing empathy to all of his peers and for having a ‘can do’ attitude!  Cedar   Viya for writing a great non-chronological report! Well done!  Chestnut Parth T for trying hard to write a great descriptive narrative in English. Keep up the great work 😊 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.   🌸 International Women’s Day 🌸   Rights Respecting Article of the week:  Article 2: Non-Discrimination   Every child has the same rights , no matter who they are, where they come from, what they believe, or whether they are a boy or a girl.  International Women’s Day helps us reflect on fairness, equality, and respect , celebrating the achievements of women while recognising the importance of equal opportunities for all.  Why it matters:   Everyone deserves to be treated fairly  Girls and boys should have the same opportunities  Respecting differences makes our communities stronger  At-home activity:   Talk together about inspirational women in your family, community, or history. Children could draw or write about a woman who inspires them and explain why.  Attendance: 1st Rank Chestnut 98.5% 2nd Rank Bluebell & Tulip 95.9% 3rd Rank Snowdrop 95.6% Key date reminders:   March   3 rd - Gaura Purnima celebration and dress up  4 th – Preschool - Y1 ‘stay and read’ 1.45- 2.15pm  5 th - Y2 & Y3 ‘stay and read’ 1.45- 2.15pm         -World book day- dress up.  25 th – Easter bonnet Competition  25 th – Preschool Easter Parent/Carer workshop 2:00pm – 3:00pm  26 th -Reception Easter parent/ carer workshop 1.30pm- 2.45pm  27 th – Holi Celebration (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     SENDIASS Leicester Information: Please find enclosed leaflet for parents and carers of young people aged 0-25 with special educational needs or disabilities. PTFA Events PTFA Annunal General Meeting Saturday 28th February 2026 at 5pm till 6.30pm. for further information please refer to PTFA AGM Election Notification letter 2026 PTFA Presents: A Gujarati Comedy Natak “Wife Happy Toh Life Happy”  😂 PTFA is proud to bring you another hilarious Gujarati comedy natak that will have you laughing from start to finish! ⭐  5-star reviews in India 🎭 Performed by a talented cast travelling from India👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 A fun, family-friendly play with a meaningful message 📅 Date:  28th February 2026 🕢 Time:  7:30 PM prompt start 🎟  Tickets: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/avanti-fields-ptfa/t-ejazzky Bhajan & Kritan    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.   Community External Events Bhajan Jam ✨LAST CHANCE TO BUY ✨ Over 1200 tickets already sold…. Why not treat that someone special to an early Mothers Day Treat.. you will not be disappointed 🎶   Inspired by the global Bhajan Jamming movement, we're creating what we hope will be Leicester's Largest Bhajan Jam, bringing devotion, live music and community together in a modern, immersive way.   Funds from the event will be donated to 'Go Dharmic Charity & Avanti Fields School'   To see more clips from Bhavik's London event have a look here on the Bhajan Jam UK page   https://www.instagram.com/bhajanjamuk?igsh=NGwwNmlpa2F0ZDVh   Book Tickets here:-   https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/bhavik-haria/bhajan-jam-leicester/e-yzyzvb   Sunday 8 th  March 2026 Prajapati Hall, Leicester Bhavik Haria - Bhajan Jam Leicester

Head of Secondary's Message A warm welcome back to all our students and staff this half term.  Thank you to all families who attended the virtual Year 9 Parents’ evening earlier this week. It was a valuable opportunity to discuss progress, Key Stage 4 options and next steps. We greatly appreciate your engagement at this important stage in your child’s education.  Although this is a short half term, it is a very busy one, with a number of important events taking place:  Gaura Purnima Festival Day  A range of guest speakers and curriculum workshops  Year 11 College offer events  Year 10 Parents’ consultation evening  Year 6 Transition welcome meeting (virtual)  GCSE Drama practical exam  GCSE Art exam  Further information about specific events will be shared directly with relevant year groups in due course.  Year 11 Parents and Carers   Final PIP2 reports will be released on Friday 20 th March via the Arbor app. These reports provide important information to support students in the final phase of preparation for their GCSE examinations.  Finally, thank you for your continued support in reinforcing our school uniform expectations and routines, particularly in relation to punctuality and the new transition bells. We have already seen a positive impact on the calm and purposeful environment across the school.    Warm regards Ms N Kholia  Calendar Updates   Monday 2 nd March: Y9 Book talking Wednesday 4 th March: Gaura Purnima festival day (Non uniform - traditional wear only) Thursday 5 th March: World Book Day  Thursday 5 th March: Sports Ambassador – Hosting Primary festival  Thursday 5 th March: Y9 PRE Guest speaker Department / Student Updates Gaura Purnima Importance   Gaura Purnima is the appearance day of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu and is a significant festival within the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition of Hinduism.  The festival takes place on the full moon ( Purnima ) in the month of Phalguna (February–March). The word “Gaura” means golden, referring to Lord Chaitanya’s golden complexion. Gaura Purnima marks his birth in 1486 in Mayapur, India.  Chaitanya Mahaprabhu is revered by many Hindus as an incarnation of Lord Krishna who taught the importance of bhakti - loving devotion to God. He spread the practice of sankirtan , the joyful chanting of God’s names, encouraging people from all backgrounds to connect with God through humility and compassion.  His teachings emphasised:  Equality and inclusion  Service to others ( seva )  Joyful worship through music and prayer  Living with humility and kindness    Gaura Purnima is traditionally observed through prayer, devotional singing and reflection, celebrating a message of love, unity and spiritual devotion.  PRE Team     Gaura Purnima Festival Day Meal Wednesday 4 th March 2026 We will be serving festival lunch on Wednesday 4 th March 2026. The light lunch meals queue will also be open serving sandwiches, wraps, pasta pots, bagels and baguettes. Please ensure your child brings their lanyard to school to help speed up service. Year 8 Computer science - Generative AI talk - 27 th  February 2026   We were excited to introduce the year 8 Computer Science groups to Generative AI (Gen AI)  in an engaging and age-appropriate talk. It was delivered by Dr. Monika S , a Principal Consultant – Data & AI at Accenture UK. She is also a registered STEM Ambassador and Tech We Can Champion. Generative AI is a type of artificial intelligence that can create text, images, and even music based on patterns it has learned. The goal was to help students understand how AI works, its real-world applications, and how to use it responsibly. During the session in school, students learnt about: AI in simple terms using fun, interactive examples Shown how AI can assist with creativity and problem-solving Discussed the ethical considerations, such as misinformation and responsible AI us. The types of careers currently available in the field of AI   Generative AI is shaping the future of work, opening up exciting careers in AI development, creative AI design, and even AI ethics and policy. Students who develop an interest in AI today could become the innovators of tomorrow, working in fields like robotics, game design, and digital art.   Y9 Health and Wellbeing questionnaire As part of our safeguarding and wellbeing offer to students, we link closely with the school nurse team. As part of this offer, the school nurse team run a Health and Wellbeing questionnaire for selected year groups to highlight any concerns. As per the whole school calendar, Y9 will be take part in this opportunity during their Citizenship lesson on Thursday 05.03.26.   This provides a good opportunity for students to share any health or general concerns they may have with trained NHS school nurse teams. Information shared by students to the school nurse team is confidential unless there are safeguarding concerns in which case the school nurse team will contact parents directly to share any information and concerns. Students have the right to opt out on the day. If you would like to discuss this further or wish to opt your child out, please email laura.bigginton@avanti.org.uk and we can arrange this.   Workshops by Leicester City Youth Service As part of the PSHE curriculum, Year 11 will be attending a workshop 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.   Workshops and an assembly are also scheduled for other year groups as listed below, and reminders will be sent in due course.   Tuesday 10 th March - Assembly for Year 11  Thursday 12 th March - Workshops for Year 9  Wednesday 15 th April - Workshops for Year 7  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 PTFA Annual General Meeting Saturday 2 8 th February 2026 at 5pm - 6.30pm. For further information please refer to PTFA AGM Election Notification letter 2026 below: PTFA Presents: A Gujarati Comedy Natak “Wife Happy Toh Life Happy” PTFA is proud to bring you another hilarious Gujarati comedy Natak that will have you laughing from start to finish!   5-star reviews in India Performed by a talented cast travelling from India. A fun, family-friendly play with a meaningful message Date:     28 th February 2026 Time:  7:30 PM prompt start Tickets: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/avanti-fields-ptfa/t-ejazzky    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.   Community External Events Bhajan Jam ✨LAST CHANCE TO BUY ✨ Over 1200 tickets already sold…. Why not treat that someone special to an early Mothers Day Treat.. you will not be disappointed 🎶  Inspired by the global Bhajan Jamming movement, we're creating what we hope will be Leicester's Largest Bhajan Jam, bringing devotion, live music and community together in a modern, immersive way.   Funds from the event will be donated to 'Go Dharmic Charity & Avanti Fields School'  To see more clips from Bhavik's London event have a look here on the Bhajan Jam UK page:   https://www.instagram.com/bhajanjamuk?igsh=NGwwNmlpa2F0ZDVh   Book Tickets using the link below:   https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/bhavik-haria/bhajan-jam-leicester/e-yzyzvb   Sunday 8 th  March 2026 Prajapati Hall, Leicester Bhavik Haria - Bhajan Jam Leicester