Executive Principal's Message School Closure Dear Parents & Guardians, Due to the adverse weather conditions experienced overnight and early this morning, I made the decision to close both Avanti Fields School and Krishna Avanti Primary School.   This decision was taken following careful consideration of several factors, including early information shared by our lettings and premises teams last night, staff travel arrangements, and the availability of materials required to ensure the sites could be made safe for access, such as grit. In addition, both sites have experienced increased traffic in car parks and on surrounding roads throughout the week, which at times has created unsafe conditions.   I recognise that school closures are never an easy decision and can cause disruption for families. However, I felt it was important to communicate the closure as early as possible to allow families time to make alternative childcare arrangements and to minimise unnecessary travel in challenging conditions. This also enabled staff to use the morning productively to ensure learning resources were uploaded to TEAMS so that pupils’ learning could continue.   Thank you for your understanding and continued support. I am particularly mindful of the impact such decisions have on our working parents, and I am grateful for your cooperation as we prioritised the safety of our pupils, families, and staff.   Warm regards, Ms. V Bardsley   Head of Primary's Message   Welcome Back to the Spring Term!     Dear Parents,    We are delighted to welcome you and your children back to the Spring term! It has been a wonderful start to the new term, and the children have returned with such enthusiasm and energy—it truly sets a positive tone for the months ahead.  This Monday, we enjoyed a very special event: a performance of Jack and the Beanstalk . This was a fantastic opportunity for the children to experience a traditional story brought to life through singing, acting, and creativity. Moments like these not only enrich their learning but also help instil a love for the arts and storytelling.  As we begin this new term, we continue to live and learn through the Avanti Way , nurturing curiosity, respect, and joy in every aspect of school life. The start of a new term is a perfect time for fresh beginnings, growth, and new experiences. As Lord Krishna reminds us, “Whatever happened, happened for the good. Whatever is happening, is happening for the good. Whatever will happen, will also happen for the good.”   We look forward to a term filled with learning, discovery, and memorable moments for all our children. Thank you for your continued support in making our school a vibrant and nurturing community.    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     In the Sunflower room this week we have been enjoying reading the Monkey Puzzle book whilst transitioning back to routine and accessing activities based on the story book. Preschool   In Pre-school we have been exploring The Very Hungry Caterpillar. We learned about the different things that the caterpillar ate and how he grew through the lifecycle of a butterfly.   Reception    In Reception, we have been learning all about dinosaurs. We learned about different dinosaurs and had fun acting like them by stomping our feet and making loud roars.  Year 1   The children loved becoming scientists in Science this week, identifying and classifying different materials. Then, they explored the classroom to discover which material was the most common.     Year 2     Year 2 have been exploring Money in our Maths lessons this week. They have recognised coins, counted out amounts in different ways and even challenged themselves with finding the correct amount of change. This has been a fun week of building on such important life skills such as paying for items, solving problems and saving our money. Year 3   This week, Year 3 have been learning all about radial patterns and mandalas. We have created our own beautiful concentric patterns using different shapes.     Parents Consultation Evening : 20th & 22nd January 2026 Upcoming Parents’ Evening – Early Connection, Strong Start Please book your child’s parents evening appointment via Arbor. Please ensure you book your meeting slot via Arbor by Monday, 12th January at 4:00pm. Please note : Parent Consultation Evening booking deadline has been extended for Pre- school parents until to 15th January 4:00pm due to recent technical issues. 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 . Class Teacher will review the request and provide an alternate meeting option where possible. WOW Walk to the school We were very excited to welcome our WOW Walk to school Mascot to Avanti Fields Primary this week. Strider enjoyed greeting our families and thanking you all for your fantastic participation in the weekly Walk to school challenge. We are happy to announce that Year 1 children are now joining us in the weekly challenge and have made a fantastic start already. This challenge is aimed at Year 1,2 and 3, therefore if you travel to school ‘actively’ e.g. walk, scoot, ride or park and stride at least once a week for a whole month then you will be awarded with your monthly badge. We can do this! Happy active travelling everyone.  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 Ishaan for showing empathy when helping the new children settle in.   Walnut Saanvi for showing resilience when beginning to talk in full sentences.   Buttercup Devansh for showing empathy and being a kind and considerate friend, Great work Devansh!  Daisy Siya for persevering in her writing and trying to write a sentence, well done!  Bluebell Jai for making super progress with his reading and for having a ‘can do’ attitude.   Snowdrop Daiwik for making improvements in his reading and trying his best to remember all the sounds. Well done Daiwik – we are so proud of you! Daffodil Kristy – For always showing our Avanti Values everywhere she goes! Well Done for being such a role model   Tulip Anshika for taking on the role as Class Ambassador with such confidence and pride. You are a great role model to others in displaying our virtues Cedar   Aryan P – great improvements and enthusiasm in Maths!  Chestnut Shivanki for writing creatively in English and producing work with originality. I’m 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 – Article 14: Freedom of Speech   Every child has the right to think and believe what they choose and also to practise their religion, as long as they are not stopping other people from enjoying their rights. Governments must respect the rights and responsibilities of parents to guide their child as they grow up. This links to  Remembrance Day , when we honour those who have worked — and still work — to protect others and help make the world peaceful.   Why it matters:    Everyone has the freedom to think whatever they want  Everyone should be able to enjoy their rights  Different people have different beliefs     At-home activity:   List as many religions as you can think of. Do you know what symbols are linked with these religions? Have a go at drawing them if you can and perhaps create a display for your classroom or corridor over the weekend.  Key date reminders:   January   5th - School open- pupils back to school  20th/ 22nd - Parents evening 3.00pm- 5.30pm    February   4 th - Preschool stay and count 8.00am- 9.00am  4 th – Reception & Y1 Stay and count 1.45pm- 2.15pm 5 th – Y2 & Y3 Stay and count 1:45pm – 2:15pm  6 th - Dress up – NSPCC number day  13 th - AST staff training day, school closed.  16 th -20 st - Half 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     Attendance Celebration:   Rank Classes 1st Rank Acorn, Tulip & Walnut 92% 2nd Rank Cedar & Chestnut 91.9% 3rd Rank Daisy 91.8% PTFA Events Music Maestros Concert 🎶 Dev Joshi Live in Concert – A Musical Tribute 🎶Date:   Sat, 7th February 26 Following previously sold-out concerts throughout the UK,  Dev Joshi  brings to you an unforgettable live performance. Dev and his talented musicians will  re-imagine and celebrate the timeless music of the Maestros  —  Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Mehdi Hassan, Mohd Rafi,  and  Jagjit Singh. Featuring a  stellar line-up of musicians , each artist brings their mastery to create a journey unlike anything you’ve heard before.Prepare for a night of  hypnotic melodies, soul-stirring rhythms, and unforgettable energy. 🎟️  Book your tickets now:   https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/avanti-fields-ptfa/t-dkaggrr

Executive Principal's Message School Closure Dear Parents & Guardians Due to the adverse weather conditions experienced overnight and early this morning, I made the decision to close both Avanti Fields School and Krishna Avanti Primary School. This decision was taken following careful consideration of several factors, including early information shared by our lettings and premises teams last night, staff travel arrangements, and the availability of materials required to ensure the sites could be made safe for access, such as grit. In addition, both sites have experienced increased traffic in car parks and on surrounding roads throughout the week, which at times has created unsafe conditions.   I recognise that school closures are never an easy decision and can cause disruption for families. However, I felt it was important to communicate the closure as early as possible to allow families time to make alternative childcare arrangements and to minimise unnecessary travel in challenging conditions. This also enabled staff to use the morning productively to ensure learning resources were uploaded to TEAMS so that pupils’ learning could continue.   Thank you for your understanding and continued support. I am particularly mindful of the impact such decisions have on our working parents, and I am grateful for your cooperation as we prioritised the safety of our pupils, families, and staff.   Warm regards Miss V Bardsley   Head of Secondary's Message Dear Parents and Carers A warm welcome back and happy New Year. We hope you and your families had a restful break.  This half term promises to be a busy and exciting one. We are pleased to be offering a range of enriching opportunities for our students, including:  A number of educational trips  The KS4 Macbeth theatre production   The KS4 Health Fair  Various workshops to support the PHSE curriculum Year 8 Virtual Parents’ Evening  Year 9 Options Evening  Our Year 11 students will be taking part in mock interviews to support their preparation for post-16 college interviews. The second set of mock examinations will take place at the end of this half term and ongoing targeted revision support will continue to help them approach this important stage with confidence.  Car Park and Site Safety – Important reminder   We appreciate that the recent weather has presented additional challenges, and we fully understand the importance of ensuring that children arrive at school safely. However, at the beginning of this week we have noticed significant congestion in the school car park and on the road leading to the school during morning drop-off and afternoon collection times.  To help keep everyone safe and to ensure the smooth running of the school day, we kindly remind secondary parents and carers to make use of the park-and-stride arrangements , rather than attempting to drive into the school car park. This helps reduce congestion and improves safety for all members of our school community. Parents entering the car park without a valid car park pass will be challenged by school staff.   Thank you for your continued support and cooperation. We look forward to a positive and productive half term ahead. Warm regards  Ms N Kholia  Calendar Updates   Monday 5 th January – Friday 9 th January: Behaviour Assemblies  Tuesday 13 th January: Y11 Mock Interviews Thursday 29 th  January: Y8 Online Parents' evening (14:00 - 19:00) Further details will be shared next term. Monday 2 nd  February - Friday 13 th  February : Y11 PIP2 Mock examinations Thursday 12 th  February: Y9 Options evening (16:30 - 18:00)  Further details will be shared next term Friday 13 th  February: School INSET day. School closed to students. Department / Students Updates 'Macbeth’ in house Production - Thursday 22 nd January   On Thursday 22 nd January 2026, a theatre production of ‘Macbeth’ will be taking place in the main hall which will involve all Year 10 and 11 students at different times of the day.  This is a very exciting event as it is rare for companies to come into school and conduct performances, so our students are very lucky to be involved, and your support is very much appreciated!   YEAR 8 Maths Trip - Bletchley Park - Wednesday 4 th  February 2026.   There are limited places for this fantastic opportunity for your child to visit Bletchley Park in Milton Keynes. Payments for this trip will go live via Arbor Trips at 19:00 on Monday 12 th  January 2026. Places will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Please refer to the letter emailed out before the Christmas holidays. Ms B Vaghela   Parents and Carers resources for Spring Term Please see link below the live parents and carers webinar for further information and registrations. Exam-focused videos (for all young people)   Please see short video for young people focused on managing and reducing exam stress. This short video will help young people to find the best ways to manage their stress levels, before, during and after exams. Click here  to register to watch.   A short video to help students prepare for exam results and manage their feelings after they receive them. This video offers top tips to support wellbeing as students prepare for results day and provides suggestions on where young people can go to for further support. Click here  to register to watch.   We wish all students the best of luck for their upcoming mock exams!  Best wishes  Leicester Open Exhibition at New Walk Museum This Christmas we were so pleased to share the art work of Aleena, Abhinav and Akshit in Year11 and Jessica and Heer S (work from Year 9, students now in Year 10) with the Leicester community. The students' work features as part of the Leicester Open Exhibition that runs from now until January 30 th  2026 at New Walk Museum and gallery. Please visit if you can and congratulate our students on their achievements.   https://www.leicestermuseums.org/arts/arts-in-leicester/the-open/   Brigade Uniforms Promotion Details: Discount:  15% off school uniform orders Promo Code:   WW15  (must be entered at checkout) Valid:   Saturday 10th – Sunday 1  1 th January 2026 How to Order:  Parents can visit www.brigade.uk.com , select your school from the drop-down menu, and enter the code at checkout. PTFA Events Maestros of Music Concert 🎶 Dev Joshi Live in Concert – A Musical Tribute  Date:   Saturday  7 th February Following previously sold-out concerts throughout the UK,  Dev Joshi  brings to you an unforgettable live performance. Dev and his talented musicians will  re-imagine and celebrate the timeless music of the Maestros  - Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Mehdi Hassan, Mohd Rafi,  and  Jagjit Singh. Featuring a  stellar line-up of musicians , each artist brings their mastery to create a journey unlike anything you’ve heard before. Prepare for a night of  hypnotic melodies, soul-stirring rhythms, and unforgettable energy. Book your tickets now:   https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/avanti-fields-ptfa/t-dkaggrr

The school will be closed on Friday 9th January due to unsafe snow conditions on the school site. Staff will upload appropriate remote learning work with resources at the start of the day via TEAMS. Primary staff will be available between 8:00am - 8:30am, 10:00am - 10:30am and 12:30pm - 1:00pm to respond to any student/parent questions via TEAMS. Secondary staff will be available at the start of each lesson to respond to any student questions via TEAMS or email.

Executive Principal's Message Dear Parents and Carers, It has been another busy and rewarding half term across our schools in Leicester, with many opportunities for our pupils to learn, grow and explore their learning in meaningful ways. We have also taken an important step forward by formally establishing the Leicester Learning Village, and we look ahead to the final stages of recruitment in the New Year to fully secure this exciting development.   Krishna Avanti Primary School (KAPS) Our pupils have enjoyed a wide range of enriching experiences this half term, including Odd Socks Day and Anti-Bullying Week, a Year 5 Immersive Ancient Greece Day, a Year 3 Govinda’s food workshop, and our Christingle service at St Denys’ Church. Pupils have also taken part in Year 6 Avanti Sings rehearsals, Enterprise Week (raising £398), the Christmas Fayre, and Christmas Jumper Day (raising £211).   We have greatly valued welcoming parents and carers into school for our coffee afternoon, town hall event, and a range of workshops including PSHE/RSE, Year 4 MTC, Year 6 reading, Year 2 SATs, Reception dental hygiene, and Reception Christmas carols. Thank you to those parents who were also able to contribute to our recent Section 48 inspection.   For our staff, we were inspired on our INSET day when five schools across the Trust came together for the official launch of our Reading, Writing and Oracy project, led by the Open University. Over the coming year, this project will enrich our approach to literacy, with pupils already engaging enthusiastically in a competition to design new reading spaces across the school.   Avanti Fields School (primary) Pupils at Avanti Fields Primary have also enjoyed a busy half term, taking part in Odd Socks Day and Anti-Bullying Week, a Year 3 Govinda’s food workshop, a KS1 sports festival, and Enterprise Week. Pupils also attended the Christmas Fayre raising ( £629.90) and celebrated Christmas Jumper Day raising ( £159.24)   We have been delighted to see parents and carers attend a variety of workshops and events, including Pre-school stay and play, Reception dental hygiene, Year 2 SATs, and Pre-school and Reception Christmas carols. We look forward to continuing to strengthen our partnership with you in the Spring term as we support your child’s learning journey.   Staff were similarly inspired during our Trust-wide INSET day, marking the launch of the Reading, Writing and Oracy project with the Open University. This work will support high-quality teaching and learning across the school over the coming year.   Avanti Fields School (secondary) This half term, our secondary pupils have taken part in a rich range of opportunities including National Space Academy masterclasses, sporting fixtures, Anti-Bullying Week, a Year 11 DMU food trip, Year 8 Avanti Sings rehearsals, and a Celebration Achievement Awards evening. Pupils have also participated in the Year 9 Girls in Computing event, a Year 8 trip to the National Space Centre, and Christmas Jumper Day. We were pleased to welcome Year 11 parents and carers to our consultation evening, which this year returned to an in-person format and allowed for valuable face-to-face conversations. Our staff were once again inspired during the Trust INSET day for the launch of the Reading, Writing and Oracy project, which will continue to strengthen teaching and learning across the secondary phase.   I would like to thank our Avanti Fields PTFA for their continued support this term, organising community events and contributing so positively to the life of our schools.   Finally, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our staff for their unwavering commitment and dedication to your children. Their passion for inspiring spiritually compassionate changemakers ensures that high-quality teaching, enriching opportunities, and memorable experiences are possible for every pupil.   From everyone at the Leicester Learning Village, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.   Yours sincerely, Miss Vanessa Bardsley Executive Principal   Magical Moments    Every two weeks, we take time to celebrate the Magical Moments happening across our school — those special sparks of curiosity, creativity, and deep learning that make each day meaningful. Whether it’s a breakthrough in understanding, a beautifully presented piece of work, or a moment of teamwork and joy, these snapshots capture the best of what learning at Avanti Fields is all about.   We’re proud to share and celebrate these moments with our school community!   Parents Consultation Evening : 20th & 22nd January 2026 Upcoming Parents’ Evening – Early Connection, Strong Start At Avanti Fields, we believe that strong partnerships between school and home set the foundation for a successful year. That’s why we hold our first Parents’ Evening early in the academic year —to give you the opportunity to: Get to know your child’s class teacher Understand how your child has settled into their new year group Receive practical guidance on how to support their learning at home Each appointment will last no longer than 10 minutes to ensure fairness and equal time for all families. During your meeting, the teacher will share: How your child has progressed since the last report or meeting What we’ve noticed they’re excelling in —both academically and personally Their next steps , and how you can support these areas effectively at home We encourage all parents to attend, as early collaboration helps set the tone for a positive and productive year ahead. Please book your child’s parents evening appointment via Arbor. Please ensure you book your meeting slot via Arbor between Thursday , 11th December at 4:00pm - Monday, 12th January at 4:00pm. 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 . Class Teacher will review the request and provide an alternate meeting option where possible. Please Note: Administrative office days and hours may vary during the term break. If you experience any difficulty with meeting bookings, kindly contact the school via email. Safeguarding Reminder for Parents and Carers   We kindly remind all parents and carers to be mindful when waiting on the school premises before dismissal time. To support our safeguarding procedures, we ask that parents and carers do not speak to or interact with any children through the school gates or fencing during learning time.  We appreciate your cooperation and understanding in helping us maintain a safe and focused learning environment for all pupils.  Readathon   We are running a Read for Good Readathon and we’d love your child to join in.  This will take place from Monday 10th November - Monday 9th February.    The charity Read for Good encourages children to read through its unique motivational approach that inspires reluctant readers to give reading a go and keen readers to read more widely. Pupils can choose whatever they want to read - from comics to classics and audiobooks to blogs - they are not being assessed, it’s all about reading for fun! And, they are motivated to read because the money they raise in sponsorship helps to provide a regular supply of brand new books and a resident storyteller to every major children’s hospital in the UK.  All you have to do is:  Take a look at what they plan to read, or help them complete their list of books to read. Remember they can read whatever they want: books, e-books, poetry, comics – anything goes! Sharing books is fine too (in fact recommended!) as well as listening to audio books.  Help your child find sponsors among family and friends. The easiest way to sponsor a child is by clicking the link https://readforgood.givingpage.org/readathon?custom_cFcFTPsmi6mdGDd=0016M00002WX7j2QAD&custom_R6cC4OEw44xOaz6=null   Send in your sponsorship money as you collect it and give it to your class teacher. Don't forget, the last day to bring in your sponsorship money is Monday 9th February.  Please support your child’s sponsored read as much as you can. They’ll be helping kids in hospitals get books, as well as helping themselves, and our school receives free books worth 20% of our grand sponsorship total, so there really is something in it for everyone.  Christmas Fayre and Enterprise   Thank you so much for joining with our Christmas fayre this week, we hope that you enjoyed the stalls. As part of enterprise week, children made items to sell at the fayre. The winning year group with the highest taking was Year 3 and raised £90. We raised £629.90 in total which will be used to support with reading projects.     Christmas Fair- Elf winner   Well done to Riya in Reception Buttercup Class for guessing the correct name of the Elf- Bumblee! 😊 Thank you to all of those families that took part in our Elf challenge.    NHS Healthy together Newsletter Please see link below for Healthy together Newsletter for further information Stars of the week   Each week, we celebrate a pupil who truly embodies the values of the Avanti Way—whether it’s showing compassion, demonstrating self-discipline, striving for excellence, or fostering spiritual insight. This recognition is more than just good work—it's about living our values and inspiring others to do the same.           Acorn Class    Krisha for always being a super star in her learning and making great choices. Well done!  Walnut Class  Siyaa for trying really hard in her maths learning. Siyaa has made ABAB patterns with a lego and car independently.   Buttercup Class  Dhiya for always being an example of good behaviour in buttercup class, especially in our carpet time learning.  Daisy Class  Kush for trying his hardest in his writing – well done for trying to remember your full stop at the end of your sentence!  Bluebell Class  Aarav B for always showing the school virtues and trying his hardest in everything he does!  Snowdrop Class  Sienna for always sharing great answers during discussions!   Daffodil Class  Kyan B for recognising and finding different compound words in his learning! Well Done! Tulip Class  Aarohi for growing in confidence and adding wonderful ideas to our class discussion Cedar Class  Anay – amazing work in Phonics, English and Maths! Everyone who works with you is so proud of you! Well done Chestnut Class  Shanaya M for engaging really well in the homework and for trying her best. I am very proud of you J   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.   💜 Articles 4 links to Human Rights Day (10th December) (Celebrating fairness, equality, and responsibility around the world)   Article 4 – Making rights real: Governments must do everything they can to make sure all children’s rights are respected, protected, and fulfilled.   Why these rights are important: Children’s rights are part of human rights  — the promises made to everyone, everywhere. Governments have a big job: to make sure all children can grow up safe, healthy, and happy. Schools, families, and communities also share that responsibility by treating everyone fairly and speaking up for what’s right. Learning about Human Rights Day helps children see that fairness and respect are global — and that they can make a difference, even in small ways.   At home activity:   Fairness in Action Jar:  As a family, notice moments of fairness, kindness, or speaking up for what’s right throughout the week.  Write them on slips of paper and add them to a jar.  At the end of the week, read them together and celebrate your “Fairness Champions”! Key date reminders:   January   5th - School open- pupils back to school  20th/ 22nd - Parents evening 3.00pm- 5.30pm    February   4 th - Preschool stay and count 8.00am- 9.00am   4 th – Reception & Y1 Stay and count 1.45pm- 2.15pm   5 th   – Y2 & Y3 Stay and count 1:45pm – 2:15pm   6 th   - Dress up – NSPCC number day   13 th   - AST staff training day, school closed.   16 th -20 th - Half 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     Attendance Celebration: 1st Rank Buttercup 91.9% 2nd Rank Acorn 91.5% 3rd Rank Cedar, Chestnut & Tulip 91.3%   PTFA Events The PTFA bids farewell to a successful 2025! This year has been full of incredible achievements — from nataks, stand-up comedy nights, and musical shows to raise funds, to the collective recitation of the Hanuman Chalisa to give back to our students and community.   A heartfelt thank you to our dedicated PTFA team for their hard work supporting the Christmas Fayre, planting bulbs with students, and helping raise funds for the prom. The PTFA does so much throughout the year, and we are always grateful for the time and energy our volunteers contribute.   We would love to welcome more helping hands! If you’d like to join our vibrant team, please get in touch: avantifieldsptfa@gmail.com Music Maestros Concert 🎶 Dev Joshi Live in Concert – A Musical Tribute 🎶Date:   Sat, 7th February 26 Following previously sold-out concerts throughout the UK,  Dev Joshi  brings to you an unforgettable live performance. Dev and his talented musicians will  re-imagine and celebrate the timeless music of the Maestros  —  Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Mehdi Hassan, Mohd Rafi,  and  Jagjit Singh. Featuring a  stellar line-up of musicians , each artist brings their mastery to create a journey unlike anything you’ve heard before.Prepare for a night of  hypnotic melodies, soul-stirring rhythms, and unforgettable energy. 🎟️  Book your tickets now:   https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/avanti-fields-ptfa/t-dkaggrr

Executive Principal's Message Dear Parents and Carers It has been another busy and rewarding half term across our schools in Leicester, with many opportunities for our pupils to learn, grow and explore their learning in meaningful ways. We have also taken an important step forward by formally establishing the Leicester Learning Village, and we look ahead to the final stages of recruitment in the New Year to fully secure this exciting development.   Krishna Avanti Primary School (KAPS) Our pupils have enjoyed a wide range of enriching experiences this half term, including Odd Socks Day and Anti-Bullying Week, a Year 5 Immersive Ancient Greece Day, a Year 3 Govinda’s food workshop, and our Christingle service at St Denys’ Church. Pupils have also taken part in Year 6 Avanti Sings rehearsals, Enterprise Week (raising £398), the Christmas Fayre, and Christmas Jumper Day (raising £211).   We have greatly valued welcoming parents and carers into school for our coffee afternoon, town hall event, and a range of workshops including PSHE/RSE, Year 4 MTC, Year 6 reading, Year 2 SATs, Reception dental hygiene, and Reception Christmas carols. Thank you to those parents who were also able to contribute to our recent Section 48 inspection.   For our staff, we were inspired on our INSET day when five schools across the Trust came together for the official launch of our Reading, Writing and Oracy project, led by the Open University. Over the coming year, this project will enrich our approach to literacy, with pupils already engaging enthusiastically in a competition to design new reading spaces across the school.   Avanti Fields School (Primary) Pupils at Avanti Fields Primary have also enjoyed a busy half term, taking part in Odd Socks Day and Anti-Bullying Week, a Year 3 Govinda’s food workshop, a KS1 sports festival, and Enterprise Week. Pupils also attended the Christmas Fayre and celebrated Christmas Jumper Day.   We have been delighted to see parents and carers attend a variety of workshops and events, including Pre-school stay and play, Reception dental hygiene, Year 2 SATs, and Pre-school and Reception Christmas carols. We look forward to continuing to strengthen our partnership with you in the Spring term as we support your child’s learning journey.   Staff were similarly inspired during our Trust-wide INSET day, marking the launch of the Reading, Writing and Oracy project with the Open University. This work will support high-quality teaching and learning across the school over the coming year.   Avanti Fields School (Secondary) This half term, our secondary pupils have taken part in a rich range of opportunities including National Space Academy masterclasses, sporting fixtures, Anti-Bullying Week, a Year 11 DMU food trip, Year 8 Avanti Sings rehearsals, and a Celebration Achievement Awards evening. Pupils have also participated in the Year 9 Girls in Computing event, a Year 8 trip to the National Space Centre, and Christmas Jumper Day. We were pleased to welcome Year 11 parents and carers to our consultation evening, which this year returned to an in-person format and allowed for valuable face-to-face conversations. Our staff were once again inspired during the Trust INSET day for the launch of the Reading, Writing and Oracy project, which will continue to strengthen teaching and learning across the secondary phase.   I would like to thank our Avanti Fields PTFA for their continued support this term, organising community events and contributing so positively to the life of our schools.   Finally, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our staff for their unwavering commitment and dedication to your children. Their passion for inspiring spiritually compassionate changemakers ensures that high-quality teaching, enriching opportunities, and memorable experiences are possible for every pupil.   From everyone at the Leicester Learning Village, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.   Miss Vanessa Bardsley Executive Principal   Head of Secondary's Message Dear Parents and Carers As we reach the end of a vibrant and fulfilling half term, I would like to extend my warm thanks for your continued support. Our students have taken part in an exceptional range of enriching opportunities - extracurricular and super curricular activities, educational trips, sports fixtures, House competitions, PTFA community events and volunteering projects. We also enjoyed celebrating our students’ successes at the awards evening and KS3 and KS4 celebration breakfasts, which recognised their hard work and commitment to our school values.  Thank you to all families who attended the Year 11 parents’ evening. It was a highly successful event, with positive feedback from students, parents and staff alike. We are pleased to confirm that Year 11 parents’ evenings will continue to be held in-person to support these meaningful conversations about progress and next steps.  As we enter the festive period, I wish all our families a wonderful Christmas. I hope the break provides time to rest, connect with family and friends, and enjoy the celebrations.   Warmest wishes for the holiday season and the new year ahead.  Warm regards   Ms N Kholia  Calendar Updates   Friday 12 th December: Last day of Autumn term  Monday 5 th January: Start of Spring term  Monday 5 th January – Friday 9 th January: Behaviour Assemblies  Thursday 29 th  January: Y8 Online Parents' evening (14:00 - 19:00) Further details will be shared next term. Monday 2 nd  February - Friday 13 th  February : Y11 PIP2 Mock examinations Thursday 12 th  February: Y9 Options evening (16:30 - 18:00)  Further details will be shared next term Friday 13 th  February: School INSET day. School closed to students. Department / Students Updates Lunchtime Queueing System We are pleased to share that our new lunchtime queueing system has been a great success in the last 6 weeks. Students are now moving through the lines much more quickly, which means they have more time to enjoy their meals and socialise with friends. The smoother flow has also helped our catering team and midday supervisors serve students more efficiently, creating a calmer and more organised lunchtime experience for everyone.  Thank you for your continued support as we make these improvements to enhance the school day for our students. Christmas Card Competition    The Spanish Department recently took part in a University of Warwick competition inviting students to design a Christmas card in any foreign language. We received a wonderful range of creative entries, with cards in Korean, Japanese, Spanish, French, German, Hindi, and Swahili. Thank you to all who participated. We were really impressed by your creativity and enthusiasm. All students have been given an R2 award for participating and results will be announced after the holiday.   Year 8 National Space Centre Visit    A group of year 8 students visited the National Space Centre on Monday 8 th December. They explored and learned about various planetary objects and watched an 'astronaut' planetarium show! The students absolutely enjoyed the day and some mentioned they wished to have stayed longer.     Artwork    The art department would like to share some fantastic Year 9 paintings from this term celebrating Leicester architecture and local artists.       Gratitude flourishes into action as Year 7 students embrace the Avanti Way   We are delighted to share the ongoing success of the Gratitude Club, which empowers our Year 7 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.  Over the course of the club more than 50 students have taken part, (with more than half attending regularly). Their reflections have been written on colourful leaves and added to our growing Gratitude Tree. The messages include appreciation for family, friends, teachers, our school community, and the everyday blessings we often overlook, such as clean air, a warm home, nourishing food, and free education. Many students expressed how mindful they feel knowing that many people around the world live without these basic needs.  It has been heart-warming to see students thank their peers for supporting them during difficult moments, building resilience and nurturing positive relationships. The energy in the room each week has been joyful and uplifting - a true testament to the power of gratitude in action.  Year 7 Drama   Our Year 7 students have been working hard to develop their understanding of key Drama vocabulary linked to voice and choral speaking. To help commit the words and definitions to memory, they designed vibrant and informative posters that showcase their creativity and commitment. These fantastic examples reflect not only their hard work but also their enthusiasm for learning and collaboration in Drama.  Parents and Carers resources for Spring Term Please see link below the live parents and carers webinar for further information and registrations. Leicester Open Exhibition at New Walk Museum This Christmas we are so pleased to share the art work of Aleena, Abhinav and Akshit in Year11 and Jessica and Heer S (work from Year 9, students now in Year 10) with the Leicester community. The students' work features as part of the Leicester Open Exhibition that runs from now until January 30 th  2026 at New Walk Museum and gallery. Please visit if you can and congratulate our students on their achievements.   https://www.leicestermuseums.org/arts/arts-in-leicester/the-open/ PTFA Events The PTFA bids farewell to a successful 2025! This year has been full of incredible achievements — from nataks, stand-up comedy nights, and musical shows to raise funds, to the collective recitation of the Hanuman Chalisa to give back to our students and community.   A heartfelt thank you to our dedicated PTFA team for their hard work supporting the Christmas Fayre, planting bulbs with students, and helping raise funds for the prom. The PTFA does so much throughout the year, and we are always grateful for the time and energy our volunteers contribute.   We would love to welcome more helping hands! If you’d like to join our vibrant team, please get in touch: avantifieldsptfa@gmail.com Maestros of Music Concert 🎶 Dev Joshi Live in Concert – A Musical Tribute  Date:   Saturday 7th February Following previously sold-out concerts throughout the UK,  Dev Joshi  brings to you an unforgettable live performance. Dev and his talented musicians will  re-imagine and celebrate the timeless music of the Maestros  - Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Mehdi Hassan, Mohd Rafi,  and  Jagjit Singh. Featuring a  stellar line-up of musicians , each artist brings their mastery to create a journey unlike anything you’ve heard before. Prepare for a night of  hypnotic melodies, soul-stirring rhythms, and unforgettable energy. Book your tickets now:   https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/avanti-fields-ptfa/t-dkaggrr   Have YOU got what it takes to be the next Star Baker? Love Productions are looking for a new batch of bakers for the next series of The Great British Bake Off  and they want to hear from you!  If you or someone you know is a talented home baker, then apply now:   www.applyforbakeoff.co.uk  or email us on applyforbakeoff@loveproductions.co.uk  or call 0117 456 8530 for an application form.     Closing date for applications is 1pm on Monday 15 th  December 2025.

Head of Secondary's Message Dear Parents and Carers Last week we held our annual Awards and Celebration Evening, where we came together to recognise students who have shown exceptional commitment to the Avanti virtues of Educational Excellence, Character Formation, and Spiritual Insight. The event was a joyful celebration of our school community, featuring impressive musical performances from our current students and inspirational speeches from our alumni. It was a proud moment for all involved.  We were equally delighted to see many of our students supporting the PTFA with the annual Tesco food collection. The positive feedback we received highlighted their kindness, maturity, and sense of responsibility; qualities we are proud to see them develop at Avanti Fields.  This term has also seen a range of exciting House competitions, with students embracing the opportunity to take part, challenge themselves, and earn points for their Houses. Their energy and enthusiasm have been wonderful to observe.  Next week marks a busy and exciting end to the term, with our KS3 and KS4 Celebration breakfasts, celebration assemblies, Christmas Jumper day, and a range of festive fundraising events. Please ensure you have read the arrangements for Christmas Jumper Day, and we look forward to raising an impressive amount for our chosen charities together.  Warm regards   Ms N Kholia  Calendar Updates   Monday 8 th December: Y8 National Space centre trip  Wednesday 10 th December:  Former Y11 GCSE certificate collection (16:00 – 18:00)  Thursday 11 th December: Christmas Jumper day   Department / Students Updates Girls in Computing event The Girls in Computing event on Monday 1 st December 2025 was a real success. This was a national initiative to encourage more females into the field of Computing and Computer Science. The aim of this event was to inspire and increase girls' interest in Computer Science. During the session, students explored a range of computing-related careers and salaries, understood current digital threats, and learnt about influential female role models who have made significant contributions to the field of computing and shaped the way we live today.   It was a valuable opportunity for the girls to broaden their understanding of computing and its impact on the modern world and make informed decisions for their GCSE options. The final task was to come up with a new innovative idea using technology that can positively impact our lives and present this idea to the group of 88 girls. The girls worked really well in teams and showed initiative, great IT skills and communication skills. The winning team will receive a £10 amazon voucher each.   Christmas Jumper day arrangements and expectations: Thursday 11 th December  Students can wear an appropriate Christmas jumper (no need for the blazer, shirt or tie and must wear a t-shirt underneath).  Students must wear their school grey trousers/skirts with school shoes.  Hoodies and any other banned school items are not permitted .  Please be reminded students must wear their lanyards (this is important for lunchtime to ensure a smooth lunch service). Traditional Christmas lunch will be served at each lunch queue and light lunch meals queue will also be available. Members of the school council will be coming round form rooms to collect donations before Thursday 11 th December. The expected donation is £1 . This year the money raised will be split between NSPCC and LOROS.   Bhagavad Gita Jayanti This week marks Bhagavad Gita Jayanti , a special day celebrated by many Hindu families around the world. It commemorates the moment when the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita  were spoken—timeless guidance on duty, resilience, compassion and inner peace. The Bhagavad Gita  is often described as a “manual for life.” Its message encourages young people and adults alike to act with integrity, make positive choices, and stay steady even when challenges arise. Many families observe this day through reflection, reading a favourite verse, or simply taking a moment for gratitude and mindfulness. At school, we use this opportunity to reinforce the values of self-discipline, respect, and purposeful action , which align closely with the Gita’s messages. It is a meaningful reminder that wisdom from ancient traditions can still support our students’ wellbeing and personal growth today.   Chemistry Spelling Bee competition  We would like to recognise all the students who took part in this term’s Chemistry Spelling Bee. Each of them showed focus, confidence and commitment throughout the competition.  The top three students in every year group who achieved the highest scores were placed first, second and third after a demanding set of subject specific spelling rounds.    Year 7   Year 8   Year 9   Year 10   1 st Place   Nomit M  Krivi J  Mayan M  Shlok S  2 nd Place   Aarna P  Harteg S  Harikrishnan A N  Manaank P  3 rd Place   Kriyansh C  Aarya S  Anay M  Harnum P  Thank you to all students who took part and represented their year group with commitment, helping build a strong learning culture across the school. Many thanks to all the staff who engaged and supported the competition. Mrs Trivedi and Ms Kealy   Student Art work celebrations  The art department would love to celebrate the work of Khushi D  (7 Water) who has shown us the beautiful work she creates at home as well as working very hard in lessons. Well done Khushi!      Year 7 Drama   Our Year 7 students have been working hard to develop their understanding of key Drama vocabulary linked to voice and choral speaking. To help commit the words and definitions to memory, they designed vibrant and informative posters that showcase their creativity and commitment. These fantastic examples reflect not only their hard work but also their enthusiasm for learning and collaboration in Drama.  The Eco Group Updates The ECO group (which is made up of volunteers and Duke of Edinburgh pupils) have been toiling away in the garden this month getting everything ready for next spring. They have cleared out the beds, added new compost and started to plant bulbs ready for the spring. Hopefully come March or April next year we will have fresh flowers such as daffodils, tulips and narcissa that can be put in the worship hall. Our next job is to bed down the beloved strawberry bed to see if we can have a bigger harvest than we did this year. Before that though, the hyacinths that were planted with the Friday morning garden club, which are starting to sprout in the green house. It will be a surprise to see what colour they bloom, but we are hoping for purple and white.   The school council are again busy at work this half term working on their individual projects. The Spirituality Committee are organising the first ever podcast from the school where they will be talking about what spirituality means to them as well as interviewing different members of staff to get their opinions. The Diversity Committee are busy breaking down barriers to help everyone feel valued. Their first event is coming up soon which is focusing on helping the year 7s and 8s make friends and find common ground. The Eco Committee are planning how to make our environment better for all and achieve ECO Flag status. The younger members of the group will be starting their litter pick initiative soon with volunteers from every form. Miss Jones     Parents and Carers resources for Spring Term Please see link below the live parents and carers webinar for further information and registrations. Leicester Open Exhibition at New Walk Museum This Christmas we are so pleased to share the art work of Aleena, Abhinav and Akshit in Year11 and Jessica and Heer S (work from Year 9, students now in Year 10) with the Leicester community. The students' work features as part of the Leicester Open Exhibition that runs from now until January 30 th  2026 at New Walk Museum and gallery. Please visit if you can and congratulate our students on their achievements.   https://www.leicestermuseums.org/arts/arts-in-leicester/the-open/ Christmas decorations and Presents sale  PTFA Events TESCO volunteering  by Avanti Students   On Saturday 29 th  December, students across all year groups volunteered at Tesco to support the food bank. The feedback we received from Tesco and the PTFA was heart warming: ‘The students truly embodied the Avanti Way and made the school proud. We had so many customers comment on how polite and supportive the students were, and Tesco staff were incredibly appreciative as always.’ The PTFA and students were also joined by MP Shivani Raja, who was amazed by the number of Avanti students taking part. She mentioned she had never seen anything like this before. She took the time to speak to many of the students and expressed her sincere appreciation for their efforts. Thanks to the students’ hard work, we raised over £400 in food bank sales, which is a fantastic achievement. Every student thoroughly enjoyed their time at Tesco, and we are sure the experience will be valuable for their future working lives. PTFA Chair Heten Tejura Maestros of Music Concert 🎶 Dev Joshi Live in Concert – A Musical Tribute  Date:   Saturday 7th February Following previously sold-out concerts throughout the UK,  Dev Joshi  brings to you an unforgettable live performance. Dev and his talented musicians will  re-imagine and celebrate the timeless music of the Maestros  - Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Mehdi Hassan, Mohd Rafi,  and  Jagjit Singh. Featuring a  stellar line-up of musicians , each artist brings their mastery to create a journey unlike anything you’ve heard before. Prepare for a night of  hypnotic melodies, soul-stirring rhythms, and unforgettable energy. Book your tickets now:   https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/avanti-fields-ptfa/t-dkaggrr   Have YOU got what it takes to be the next Star Baker? Love Productions are looking for a new batch of bakers for the next series of The Great British Bake Off  and they want to hear from you!  If you or someone you know is a talented home baker, then apply now:   www.applyforbakeoff.co.uk  or email us on applyforbakeoff@loveproductions.co.uk  or call 0117 456 8530 for an application form.     Closing date for applications is 1pm on Monday 15 th  December 2025.

Head of Primary's Message Dear Parents and Carers,  I hope you are well. Since September 2024, I have had the privilege of supporting Krishna Avanti Primary School whilst continuing in my role here at Avanti Fields as Head of Primary. As you are aware, this arrangement was an interim solution to help both schools develop a more aligned approach. I am pleased to share that the Trust is now moving forward with a long-term leadership model, which will include two separate Heads of Primary across our primary schools. As part of this structure, I will return to my substantive role as Head of Primary for Avanti Fields full time. A new Head of Primary will be appointed for Krishna Avanti, following the Trust’s recruitment process in the Spring term, at which time we will notify you when I transition back to Avanti Fields. This approach will further strengthen the provision in both schools and ensure continued, dedicated leadership as we move closer to becoming a full primary school. Over the past year, we have worked hard to standardise our practice and continue to develop our Avanti village model. I am very proud of the progress we have made, and I look forward to seeing this vision grow even further in the months and years ahead. Thank you, as always, for your continued support.   Some exciting events coming up in December:     10th December – Reception Christmas Carol Performance and Christmas Parent/Carer Workshop, 1:00pm – 2:45pm  11th December – Preschool Christmas Parent/Carer Workshop, 2:00pm – 3:00pm  11th December – Whole School Christmas Fayre, 3:00pm – 4:00pm    The parent/carer workshops are a fantastic opportunity to get more involved in school life and see how your child is learning. The Christmas Fayre is a fundraising event to support the school – we hope parents can join us and appreciate all those who have supported in the past. We are looking forward to another fun, family-friendly celebration!  House point updates:     As part of our behaviour policy, we celebrate the virtues of The Avanti Way—such as respect, gratitude, self-discipline, and empathy. Pupils are awarded house points when they demonstrate these qualities in their daily lives. I am delighted to announce that this term’s winning house is  Water!   Next week the winning house team will enjoy a special reward: the chance to celebrate their success by making their own milkshakes, well deserved after all their efforts this 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!   Sunflower room     In the Sunflower Room this week, we made gingerbread men from salt dough as part of our story theme.  Preschool    Pre-school have been sorting out land and sea animals. This has helped them understand which habitats the different animals live in.  Reception   This week in Reception, we have been drawing maps of our classroom and using them to navigate to different spots.    Year 1   In Design and Technology, our Year 1 children explored the magic of mechanisms and sliders. They learned how both the bridge slider and slot slider work, then designed and created their own moving pictures. Their imagination and excitement shone through as they brought their designs to life!    Year 2   Year 2 have delved into a world of Poetry this term and have been discovering how to write their very own poem based on ‘A recipe to make a Wolf’. The children enjoyed performing their poetry aloud and embracing their role as a Poet.      Year 3   Year 3 have enjoyed taking part in a Pop Art workshop this term! We’ve learnt all about contrasting and complementing colours and applied this to four images.       Bhagavad Gita Jayanti This week celebrated Gita Jayanti, the anniversary of the day Sri Krishna spoke Bhagavad-gita to His friend Arjuna. Bhagavad refers to God, Krishna and Gita means song. Bhagavad-gita, therefore means the Song of God.    Arjuna presents himself to Krishna as someone who is confused about his duty, fearful of the future results of his work and full of grief anticipating the experience of loss. These emotions represent our human emotions that challenge us from time to time. Due to these emotions, decision making becomes a struggle and clear direction some what blurry. In Arjuna's situation, he called upon Krishna, who was right there with him and asked for His guidance. This guidance is captured in the 700 verses of the Bhagavad-gita as a manual for life, not only for Arjuna but for each and everyone of us. Krishna speak to us individual His personal instruction.    The wisdom Krishna speaks to Arjuna, is of five distinct subject matters. Our Year 1 students explored these five teachings:   I am a little spark of life. (Jīva) We are more than our physical appearance or mental capacity. The very essence of our self is spiritual, a spark of life that lives before and beyond the life of this body. We are eternal servants of God, Krishna.  My actions make things happen. (Karma) Our thoughts shape our actions. Once we desire to do something and act on it, we set into motion a chain of consequence and reaction. The quality of human consciousness depends on how responsible we become for our action. The more evolved we are, the more responsible we become. Krishna advises in the Gita to choose actions carefully and ensure they are not selfish or harmful but spiritual and uplifting.  Nature is Krishna’s world. (Prakṛti) This world is created by and belongs to God. It is offered to use as a resource for us to use and engage for acts of sacrifice, austerity and charity. The influence of nature impacts our choices. We can be inert in which we don't care for actions or their results. We can be selfish and don't care how our actions impacts others. Or, we can be thoughtful and considerate of making the right choices that are good for us and good for others.  Time helps me grow. (Kāla) With the rising of the sun and its setting, a day is lost. What did we do with the last 24hours? Time is the all-powerful energy of God that is gradually taking everything away. It is therefore, our most valuable resource. Daily we have 1440 minutes. Let's use them wisely in the pursuit of the eternal nature.  Krishna guides everything. (Īśvara)  Krishna reveals the nature of God, He from Whom everything comes, in Whom everything rest and into Whom everything returns. Krishna is present in nature, lives in the heart of all beings, is worship in different sacred places and lives beyond this world in His eternal kingdom.   These 5 topics make up the subject matter of the Bhagavad-gita. If you're interested in learning more, in reading this great book or would like to take a course in it, please write to Mr Gajjar, our PRE lead on pgajjar@avanti.org.uk     Christmas Fayre and Grotto – Thursday 11 th December     We are delighted to invite you to our  Christmas Fayre on Thursday 11th December from 3:00–4:00pm . It promises to be a fantastic festive event for our school community.  During the afternoon, we will be  selling the children’s enterprise products , along with a range of other exciting stalls, including  face painting  and more.  Clubs will run as normal on this day except for Bhakti club. Parents can choose to collect children at home time at 2.45pm or wait until the end of club at 4pm. You will not be able to collect children during club hours.   Year 3 children will be dismissed early at 2.45pm and teachers will be sending out further details on this.         Christmas Jumper day and Christmas Party     We will be celebrating Christmas Jumper Day on Thursday 11 th December to raise money for Save the Children charity. Be festive, show off your best Christmas jumpers and don't forget to bring in £1 donation to show your support.     We will be hosting a Christmas party on the last day of term ( Friday 12th December) in each class. To ensure everyone can enjoy the party, we ask that all party food brought in to be ethos-friendly, focusing on snacks that align with our school's values (no onion, garlic, egg, mushroom and nuts).   Additionally, children may come dressed in Christmas party clothes on Friday 12th December for their class parties.     NHS Healthy together Newsletter Please see link below for Healthy together Newsletter for further information Stars of the week   Each week, we celebrate a pupil who truly embodies the values of the Avanti Way—whether it’s showing compassion, demonstrating self-discipline, striving for excellence, or fostering spiritual insight. This recognition is more than just good work—it's about living our values and inspiring others to do the same.         Acorn Class   Janvika for trying really hard with her learning and displaying really good learning behaviours. Well done Janvika!  Walnut Class   Pihu for showing self-discipline by speaking in full sentences. Well done, Pihu!  Buttercup Class   Vidhaan for showing perseverance and courage when learning a new sound, well done Vidhaan!  Daisy Class   Arjun for not giving up when the writing gets harder, well done for your perseverance Arjun!  Bluebell Class   Rayan for being confident to work independently and a real love of learning at school and at home.   Snowdrop Class   Janav for pushing himself to work hard on his creative writing piece. Well done Janav! Daffodil Class   Diyan D – For excellent improvement in his spelling! Well Done for always trying your best! Tulip Class   Dhruv P- For having a super positive attitude to developing his love for reading Well done!  Cedar Class   Parth R – enthusiasm in writing lessons!  Chestnut Class   Sia for trying hard in all of our lessons and for always willing to contribute! I’m so proud of you for your efforts, and for always being a great role model J     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.   💜  Articles 23 & 2 – Everyone Is Amazing! (Linked to the International Day of People with Disabilities) Every child is special and deserves to be treated fairly and kindly.Children with disabilities have the right to extra care and support so they can live happy, full lives — because everyone’s “amazing” looks different! When we include and respect everyone, our classrooms and communities become kinder and stronger.   At-home activity: ☁️  What Makes Me Amazing Cloud  – Each family member writes or draws three things that make them amazing — something they can do, something they’re learning, and something they’re proud of. Celebrate how everyone’s talents are unique! Key date reminders:   December     10th - Reception Christmas Carol performance and Christmas parent/ carer workshop 1.00pm- 2.45pm    11th - Preschool Christmas parent/ carer workshop 2.00pm- 3.00pm    - Whole School Christmas Fayre 3:00 – 4:00pm    12th - End of Term (Last day of school for children)     January   5th - School open- pupils back to school  20th/ 22nd - Parents evening 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     Attendance Celebration: 1st Rank Chestnut 98.30% 2nd Rank Bluebell 96.70% 3rd Rank Cedar 96.30% School Council Update     What a pleasure it has been working alongside the school councillors this half term!     They have spoken in front of their peers in assembly to introduce themselves and have collated a list of their class’s opinions on lunchtimes to feed back to staff in order to improve their experiences at Avanti Fields.    Next half term, we will be assessing the impact of these suggestions for lunchtime and working on further goals linked to the WOW Walk to School initiative.  Ms. Popat   PTFA Events Music Maestros Concert 🎶 Dev Joshi Live in Concert – A Musical Tribute 🎶Date:   Sat, 7th February 26 Following previously sold-out concerts throughout the UK,  Dev Joshi  brings to you an unforgettable live performance. Dev and his talented musicians will  re-imagine and celebrate the timeless music of the Maestros  —  Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Mehdi Hassan, Mohd Rafi,  and  Jagjit Singh. Featuring a  stellar line-up of musicians , each artist brings their mastery to create a journey unlike anything you’ve heard before.Prepare for a night of  hypnotic melodies, soul-stirring rhythms, and unforgettable energy. 🎟️  Book your tickets now:   https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/avanti-fields-ptfa/t-dkaggrr

Head of Secondary's Message Dear Parents and Carers We were delighted to host the Reading for Pleasure Conference during our INSET day on Friday. Staff explored research-based strategies to help students reconnect with reading for enjoyment, and it was inspiring to see such passion and thoughtful discussion around the importance of literacy and life-long reading habits.  In school, our Year 8 students took part in the exciting Avanti Sings event, filling the hall with enthusiasm. We are incredibly proud of the positivity and unity they demonstrated. In addition, our Year 11 Design Technology students visited De Montfort University for an enriching experience, where they engaged in talks and activities linked to higher education and  careers.    It has also been a successful week for sport, with strong performances in netball and girls’ basketball fixtures. Well done to all students involved.  Finally, our Year 11 GCSE Drama students completed the practical element of their NEA assessment. A huge thank you to Mrs Rashleigh and Mrs Askham for organising and recording the performances, enabling students to perform confidently and successfully.  We look forward to another positive week ahead.  Warm regards   Ms N Kholia  Parent Survey We kindly invite all parents to complete a short survey and share your thoughts about our school. Your feedback helps us ensure we are providing the very best experience for your children. This is your opportunity to tell us what you value and what you feel could be improved. The results will guide a series of more focused surveys later this year, helping us shape our action plans and continue improving our school community. AFS (Secondary): https://avanti.wufoo.com/forms/afs-secondary-parent-survey-questions-202526/ Calendar Updates   Monday 1 st December: Y9 Girls in computing event  Wednesday 3 rd December: Y7 Book talking session ( 7Air 7Aether 7Fire ) Thursday 4 th December: Y11 Parents’ consultation evening 14:00 - 19:00 ( Secondary school finish at 12:50pm for all students. Remote work will be uploaded on TEAMS for periods 5 and 6) Friday 5 th December: Y7 Book talking session ( 7Earth 7Cosmos 7Water ) Department / Students Updates Leicester Open Exhibition at New Walk Museum This Christmas we are so pleased to share the art work of Aleena, Abhinav and Akshit in Year11 and Jessica Judge and Heer Singh (work from Year 9, students now in Year 10) with the Leicester community. The students work features as part of the Leicester Open Exhibition that runs from now until January 30 th 2026 at New Walk Museum and gallery. Please visit if you can and congratulate our students on their achievements.   https://www.leicestermuseums.org/arts/arts-in-leicester/the-open/   Girls in Computing event All Year 9 girls will be taking part in a ‘Girls in Computing’ event on Monday 1 st  December (Periods 1–5a). The aim of the event is to raise awareness and interest in Computer Science by exploring the range of careers available, understanding current digital threats, and celebrating influential women who have shaped the field and modern society. Students involved will take their lunch during Period 5b. Participating students are expected to catch up on any learning or classwork missed.   GCHQ Competition   Several teams of Year 9 Spanish students have recently taken part in the National GCHQ competition - the UK’s intelligence, security and cyber agency. We are incredibly proud of their hard work and achievement. Throughout the online challenge, students developed a wide range of skills, including problem-solving, logical thinking, teamwork, and the use of different languages. They also had the opportunity to explore real-life scenarios linked to careers within the secret services.     The students showed incredible dedication, staying after school and continuing their efforts at home to complete a series of tasks. They competed against hundreds of schools from across the country. In addition, they demonstrated resilience, enthusiasm, and a brilliant attitude throughout. Our winning team was Active Lizard (Eli, Swapnil, Harikrishnan and Jwalin) who ranked within the top 20 schools regionally. They were closely followed by Team Attentive Cat (Aashi, Shanneya, Jhanvi and Arianna.)    All students involved received house points and a certificate for all their hard work. Well done to all involved!  Y11DT students visit to De Montfort University    On Tuesday 25 th November, 32 of our Year 11 DT students visited the Futures Fair at De Montfort University. Students were given an insight into life at university, including a detailed Q&A session with current De Montfort students where they could ask any question – including about student finance, pastoral support and course selection.      Some of our students were brave enough to ask a question in front of 180 other students from schools across the county – including Shreyansi T. asking the highlight question of the event that generated a lot of great responses – ‘Why should I come and study at your university?’!     Our students earned stars for asking great questions during the careers fair, with most of our students earning enough stars to enter a prize draw. The lucky winner was none other than our very own Abinav V., who is the proud recipient of a £30 voucher – well done Abinav!     The event gave our students an awareness of how many options are available in higher education, and that we are fortunate to have high-quality opportunities in our own city. The highlight for many students was being able to speak to current students about their experiences, and gain insight into what University life could really be like. Well done to all of our Year 11s who attended for your engagement and enthusiasm!      Christmas Lunch Thursday 11 th  December 2025 We will be serving Christmas lunch on Thursday 11 th December which will include a traditional Christmas lunch. 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.   Punctuality reminder We would like to kindly remind all families of the importance of punctuality in ensuring a calm and focused start to the school day. Arriving on time helps students settle, organise themselves and be fully prepared for learning. Students should arrive through the gates between 8.05am and 8.15am  each day. On Wednesdays only , students should arrive through the gates between 8.45am and 9.00am  due to the later start. All students are expected to be in their tutor rooms by 8.20am every morning and 9:05am on Wednesdays  for a prompt start to the school day. Thank you for your continued support in helping us maintain high expectations and routines that benefit all students.   Parents and Carers webinar Please see link below the live parents and carers webinar for further information and registrations. Leicester Open Exhibition at New Walk Museum   This Christmas was a so pleased to share the art work of Aleena, Abhinav and Akshit in Year11 and Jessica Judge and Heer Singh (work from Year 9, students now in Year 10) with the Leicester community. The student's work features as part of the Leicester Open Exhibition that runs from now until January 30th at New Walk Museum and gallery. Please visit if you can and congratulate our students on their achievements.   https://www.leicestermuseums.org/arts/arts-in-leicester/the-open/ Brigade Uniform offer Black Friday promotion for all parents ordering online this coming weekend – take advantage of the last offer of 2025!   Brigade Promotion Details – BLACK FRIDAY: • Discount:  10% off all items • Promo Code:  BF10 • Live From:  Friday 28th November at 12:00am • Ends:  Sunday 30th November at 11:59pm   www.brigade.uk.com PTFA Events Maestros of Music Concert 🎶 Dev Joshi Live in Concert – A Musical Tribute  Date:   Saturday 6 th December Following previously sold-out concerts throughout the UK,  Dev Joshi  brings to you an unforgettable live performance. Dev and his talented musicians will  re-imagine and celebrate the timeless music of the Maestros  - Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Mehdi Hassan, Mohd Rafi,  and  Jagjit Singh. Featuring a  stellar line-up of musicians , each artist brings their mastery to create a journey unlike anything you’ve heard before. Prepare for a night of  hypnotic melodies, soul-stirring rhythms, and unforgettable energy. Book your tickets now:   https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/avanti-fields-ptfa/t-dkaggrr   Have YOU got what it takes to be the next Star Baker? Love Productions are looking for a new batch of bakers for the next series of The Great British Bake Off  and they want to hear from you!  If you or someone you know is a talented home baker, then apply now:   www.applyforbakeoff.co.uk  or email us on applyforbakeoff@loveproductions.co.uk  or call 0117 456 8530 for an application form.     Closing date for applications is 1pm on Monday 15 th  December 2025.

Head of Primary's Message Dear Parents and Carers,    As we approach the festive season, I am delighted to share with you some of the special events we have lined up in the coming weeks for our school community. We will have Christmas workshop and Christmas Fayre, a highlight of the year, offering festive stalls, games and opportunities for families to come together.  We will celebrate Christmas Jumper Day where children (and staff!) are invited to wear a fun festive jumper in return for a small donation for Save the Children charity. Then we’ll round off the term with our Christmas party, complete with treats, music and plenty of seasonal cheer.    As we approach the festive season, we know many of you would like to send Christmas cards to each other. As part of the Avanti Way, we want to uphold our core principle of:  Strengthening connection.  In Strengthening connections, we believe all life is interconnected and therefore strive to care for and respect all life- human, animal and plant- living in a way that causes the least possible harm.  With the above in mind, we are asking all pupils who would like to send cards to their peers and teachers to send  a single card addressed to the whole class , rather than individual ones. This may even be a home-made card! Teachers will share and display these cards in their classrooms wishing all pupils a Merry Christmas.  We want to thank you in advance for supporting in making our world a better place to live in.    Warm regards, Ms. A Thakore Parent Survey: We kindly invite all parents to complete a short survey and share your thoughts about our school. Your feedback helps us ensure we’re providing the very best experience for your children. This is your opportunity to tell us what you value and what you feel could be improved. The results will guide a series of more focused surveys later this year, helping us shape our action plans and continue improving our school community. https://avanti.wufoo.com/forms/afs-primary-parent-survey-questions-202526/ 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!   Christmas Fayre and Grotto – Thursday 11 th December     We are delighted to invite you to our  Christmas Fayre on Thursday 11th December from 3:00–4:00pm . It promises to be a fantastic festive event for our school community.  During the afternoon, we will be  selling the children’s enterprise products , along with a range of other exciting stalls, including  face painting  and more.  Clubs will run as normal on this day except for Bhakti club. Parents can choose to collect children at home time at 2.45pm or wait until the end of club at 4pm. You will not be able to collect children during club hours.   Year 3 children will be dismissed early at 2.45pm and teachers will be sending out further details on this.         Christmas Jumper day and Christmas Party     We will be celebrating Christmas Jumper Day on Thursday 11 th December to raise money for Save the Children charity. Be festive, show off your best Christmas jumpers and don't forget to bring in £1 donation to show your support.     We will be hosting a Christmas party on the last day of term ( Friday 12th December) in each class. To ensure everyone can enjoy the party, we ask that all party food brought in to be ethos-friendly, focusing on snacks that align with our school's values (no onion, garlic, egg, mushroom and nuts).   Additionally, children may come dressed in Christmas party clothes on Friday 12th December for their class parties.       NHS Healthy together Newsletter Please see link below for Healthy together Newsletter for further information   Brigade Uniform offer Black Friday promotion for all parents ordering online this coming weekend – take advantage of the last offer of 2025!   Brigade Promotion Details – BLACK FRIDAY: • Discount:  10% off all items • Promo Code:  BF10 • Live From:  Friday 28th November at 12:00am • Ends:  Sunday 30th November at 11:59pm   www.brigade.uk.com Stars of the week   Each week, we celebrate a pupil who truly embodies the values of the Avanti Way—whether it’s showing compassion, demonstrating self-discipline, striving for excellence, or fostering spiritual insight. This recognition is more than just good work—it's about living our values and inspiring others to do the same.       Acorn Class   Aarvi for trying really hard with her maths learning and measuring heavy and light objects using the scales. Well done Aarvi!  Walnut Class   Arjun for using courage to settle into classroom routines and transitions. Well done Arjun!  Buttercup Class   Well done Ekam, you have worked so hard on your writing and are constantly changing yourself to make your writing better.  Daisy Class   Keshvi for independently doing writing at home, you are amazing well done!  Bluebell Class   Miya for being a caring member of our class, consistently showing empathy and kindness to others.  Snowdrop Class   Puja for always trying her best and participating in class. Well done Puja! Daffodil Class   Adhyan P – For always being an inquisitive learner and for showing curiosity! Well Done!  Tulip Class   Siya R for working hard to improve her spellings by making good phonics choices. Well done super star!  Cedar Class   Jiya M – always going above and beyond with her work outside of school – be this homework or competitions!  Chestnut Class   Niya S for always making the right choices, and for always being a great role model to her peers. I am so proud of you for always setting a great example for your peers.     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:    🗳️  Articles 12 & 13 – Have Your Say!   (Linked to UK Parliament Week)   Every child has the right to share their ideas and be listened to. You can also find out information and express your views safely and respectfully — just like MPs do in Parliament!  When children speak up kindly, adults can make fairer and wiser decisions. Everyone’s voice matters — at school, at home, and in the community.    At-home activity:  🏛️  Family Parliament  – Have a fun family debate! Talk about something simple, like “What should we have for dinner?” or “How can mornings be calmer?” Take turns to share your ideas, listen carefully, and vote together!    Key date reminders:   December    2nd – Y2 Learning Assembly 2:00pm - Rearranged on 16 th January  2026 at 8:15am 10th - Reception Christmas Carol performance and Christmas parent/ carer workshop 1.00pm- 2.45pm   11th - Preschool Christmas parent/ carer workshop 2.00pm- 3.00pm   - Whole School Christmas Fayre 3:00 – 4:00pm   - Christmas Jumper Day   12th - End of Term (Last day of school for children)  Class party       We have an abundance of events that take place at school, to see the overview for the year please click on the link below: Term Dates & Calendar | Avanti Fields School         Attendance Celebration: 1st Rank Chestnut & Daisy 100% 2nd Rank Snowdrop 92.30% 3rd Rank Cedar & Walnut 91.30% Experience Events:     We would like to inform you that Payments for Experience events has now been extended for the final time on Arbor and will close on Monday 1st December 2025 . Please note that all planned events are dependent on voluntary parent contributions, so we kindly ask for your support to ensure these valuable experiences can go ahead.  However, if insufficient funds are raised some of the non curricular events such as the pantomime will only be available to children who have made a payment. Thank you for your continued support in helping us provide the very best for the children.  PTFA Events Dear Parents / Carers The PTFA have organised a volunteering event for our students at Tesco, Hamilton on Saturday 29.11.25 (between 11:00 - 13:00) to support the local community with food collection. If any primary class children are interested and able to volunteer for a few hours on Saturday, 29.11.2025 at Tesco , they are welcome to join. Parents are kindly requested to stay with their child during the volunteering hours. Student volunteers MUST be in full school uniform during the volunteering event. Music Maestros Concert 🎶 Dev Joshi Live in Concert – A Musical Tribute 🎶Date:   Sat, 6th December Following previously sold-out concerts throughout the UK,  Dev Joshi  brings to you an unforgettable live performance. Dev and his talented musicians will  re-imagine and celebrate the timeless music of the Maestros  —  Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Mehdi Hassan, Mohd Rafi,  and  Jagjit Singh. Featuring a  stellar line-up of musicians , each artist brings their mastery to create a journey unlike anything you’ve heard before.Prepare for a night of  hypnotic melodies, soul-stirring rhythms, and unforgettable energy. 🎟️  Book your tickets now:   https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/avanti-fields-ptfa/t-dkaggrr

Head of Primary's Message Dear Parents and Carers,    As we move into the colder winter months, we know that colds and coughs are common. While we understand that children may sometimes be unwell, it is important that they attend school every day unless they are genuinely too ill to come. Every day counts towards their learning and development.  At our school, we follow The Avanti Way, which values education, personal responsibility, and community. Working together in partnership with parents helps us support your child’s learning and well-being.  Here is the current attendance for each class:  Acorn Class:   96% Walnut Class:   95.80% Buttercup Class:   95.60% Daisy Class:   98.50% Bluebell Class:   95.60% Snowdrop Class:   95.10% Daffodil Class:   95.60% Tulip Class:   95.80% Cedar Class:   95.90% Chestnut Class:   100%   Current Leader board Winner:   O ur current leaders are Daffodil class closely followed by Bluebell class . Each week the winning attendance class has the opportunity to move 2 planets, and the runners up move one planet. The aim is to get as close to or on Neptune to be the winning class for the half term.          Avanti Fields Leadership:    As we are all aware Avanti Fields Primary is a growing school, as our school continues to grow so do our staff. We are pleased to announce that we have appointed our Early Years Lead and STEM Lead. A huge congratulations to Miss Athwal for being appointed as Early Years Lead and Miss Vernon for being appointed as STEM Lead. Our Lead's have shared a message for you below, we look forward to supporting their journey's here at Avanti Fields.    The early years is truly where my heart lies as a practitioner, I have enjoyed every moment of teaching within the early years and each year my passion grows. As I step into the role of Early Years Lead, I am committed to creating a nurturing, engaging, and high-quality learning environment for our youngest learners to ensure they have a great early years experience. I look forward to growing our children, collaborating with our pre-school and reception parents and growing our school. - Miss Athwal    I am passionate about STEM within primary education as the world needs future scientists, engineers, mathematicians and problem solvers for the ever-changing world that we live in. I am keen to make sure that we make Primary STEM hands on and exciting so that children want to discover more about these subjects as their educational journey continues.  I am looking forward to being part of the leadership team and growing Primary STEM within Avanti Fields. - Miss Vernon     Thank you for your continued support in ensuring your child attends school regularly. Every day makes a difference.  Warm regards, Ms. A Thakore Parent Survey: We kindly invite all parents to complete a short survey and share your thoughts about our school. Your feedback helps us ensure we’re providing the very best experience for your children. This is your opportunity to tell us what you value and what you feel could be improved. The results will guide a series of more focused surveys later this year, helping us shape our action plans and continue improving our school community. https://avanti.wufoo.com/forms/afs-primary-parent-survey-questions-202526/ 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      This week in Sunflower Room we have be making salt dough gingerbread men and identifying their body parts.   Preschool   Pre-school have been learning about melting and freezing. We used our senses to explore natural materials.     Reception    In Reception this week we had special visitors come in. They talked all about the importance of dental health. We even got to practise our brushing skills on two special dragon friends, and we took home a gift to help us keep our teeth clean. Year 1   Year 1 enjoyed celebrating Odd Socks Day as part of Anti-Bullying Week. We talked about how our differences make us special and linked this to the British Value of  Mutual Respect . The children decorated individual jigsaw pieces to show what makes them unique and when joined together we represent our caring classroom community.    Year 2   Year 2 had a fantastic time taking a tour of the school and locating different physical and human features! What human and physical features do you know about?   Year 3   Year 3 enjoyed taking part in a food and nutrition workshop led by Govinda’s. We learnt all about the importance of a balanced diet, and all about food and nutrition. We also smelt and identified different spices. We made a yummy Greek Salad. Can you have a go at eating a balanced diet at home?      Road Safety Reminder   We would like to remind all families of the importance of using the designated zebra crossings when moving around the school site. While it may sometimes feel quicker to take alternative routes, using the zebra crossing is the safest option for both children and adults. Please help us model safe behaviour for our pupils by following this guidance at all times.    Parking and Traffic Flow   To support a safe and steady flow of traffic, access to the car park is limited to parents of children in Preschool to Year 2, or to those who hold a valid car park pass. Parents of children in older year groups should only enter the site if they also have a younger sibling. We kindly ask all families to follow these rules to ensure the safety of everyone on site.  We are aware that congestion can build up during busy times. To help ease pressure and promote healthier travel habits, we continue to encourage families to “park and stride” whenever possible and to take part in our whole-school “Walk to School” initiative.  Thank you for your cooperation and continued support in keeping our school community safe.    WOW Walk to School     ‘WOW Walk to School’ has been very successful so far amongst our Year 2 and Year 3 pupils where families should aim to arrive at school ‘actively’ at least once a week. For example; this could be by walking, scooting, riding a bike or even park and stride (park where you cannot see the school and walk the rest of the way). Each day the children track how they arrive at school and if active at least once a week for a whole month, they will receive a monthly badge to recognise their achievements. This is a fantastic way of staying fit and healthy as well as supporting our school values in caring for our environment. Thank you to those families who have shown a real effort in supporting this initiative wherever possible, you are making a real difference. The figures show a huge decrease of families driving to school moving from 90% in September to 53% in November. Let’s keep walking!       Year 2 SATs meeting reminder:     Year 2 parents are invited to join the SATS workshop on Thursday 27 th November at 3.00 -3.30pm in the Primary Hall. Please collect your child and then wait at the school office for staff to let you in.      NHS Healthy together Newsletter Please see link below for Healthy together Newsletter for further information   Stars of the week   Each week, we celebrate a pupil who truly embodies the values of the Avanti Way—whether it’s showing compassion, demonstrating self-discipline, striving for excellence, or fostering spiritual insight. This recognition is more than just good work—it's about living our values and inspiring others to do the same.   Acorn Class   Ayma for trying hard in her writing.   Walnut Class   Shivam for showing resilience in his writing. He kept on trying even when he found it very tricky!  Buttercup Class   Ava for working hard on her writing and using what she has been learning in phonics, Well done!  Daisy Class   Anant for writing his name independently, Well done!  Bluebell Class   Shanaya for always trying her hardest to be an independent learner and showing self-discipline in lessons.   Snowdrop Class   Shreya for always putting lots of effort into her homework tasks. Her creativity is always shining even when she does her Article of the Week homework. Well done, Shreya!  Daffodil Class   Arya for showing fantastic effort in her narrative, her improvement in handwriting and for always trying her best! Well Done!  Tulip Class   Jaanvi O for showing resilience in trying to write her sentences more independently. Keep up the great effort!  Cedar Class   Amaiya-Riya Y for improved handwriting and content in English lessons – keep it up!  Chestnut Class   Hriday K for working really hard in Colourful Semantics and writing super sentences. We are so proud of you Hriday! 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 42 – Everyone Should Know About Children’s Rights (Linked to World Children’s Day – 20th November) Every child should know their rights — and adults should help teach them!When we understand our rights, we can speak up kindly, make good choices, and help create a fair and caring world for everyone.   At-home activity: 🕵️‍♀️  Be a Rights Detective! Look around your home and spot where you can see children’s rights in action — like food and clean water (health), books and learning (education), or toys and games (play).You could even make a “Rights in Our Home”  poster!      Key date reminders:   November    21 st - AST staff training day, school closed   27th – Y2 Parents SATS meeting     December     2nd – Y2 Learning Assembly 2:00pm    10th - Reception Christmas Carol performance and Christmas parent/ carer workshop 1.00pm- 2.45pm    11th - Preschool Christmas parent/ carer workshop 2.00pm- 3.00pm    - Whole School Christmas Fayre 3:00 – 4:00pm    12th - End of Term (Last day of school for children)     We have an abundance of events that take place at school, to see the overview for the year please click on the link below: Term Dates & Calendar | Avanti Fields School         Attendance Celebration: 1st Rank Chestnut 100% 2nd Rank Daisy 98.50% 3rd Rank Acorn 96% Experience Events:     We would like to inform you that Payments for Experience events has now been extended for the final time on Arbor and will close on Monday 1st December 2025 . Please note that all planned events are dependent on voluntary parent contributions, so we kindly ask for your support to ensure these valuable experiences can go ahead.  However, if insufficient funds are raised some of the non curricular events such as the pantomime will only be available to children who have made a payment. Thank you for your continued support in helping us provide the very best for the children.  PTFA Events A Huge Thank You! we are delighted to share that during our Navratri celebrations at Avanti Fields School this September, we raised £3,000  through a special raffle! Every penny has been donated to Silver Star,  a fantastic charity that operates mobile diabetes testing buses. This contribution will go directly towards their goal of adding a fifth bus, helping even more people access vital health checks. Thank you to everyone who bought tickets, supported, and encouraged this initiative. Your generosity is making a real difference in our community! A massive thank you to Kirit Vaja  , Ms.Hemaxi and KDR Events  for helping us to get to an amazing amount. Together, we’ve shown the power of unity and compassion. Gujarati Natak The PTFA  is proud to support our upcoming Natak performance , featuring performers from Star Plus TV , on Saturday, 23rd November . 🎟️  For Natak tickets, please contact Heten – 07500 061977 ✨ Don't Miss This Hilarious & Heartfelt Gujarati Play! ✨ We are excited to announce a fantastic opportunity for our community to enjoy a wonderful theatrical experience: the Gujarati play, "Gamtaa Mangamta" ! This is a performance not to be missed, offering a blend of laughter, emotion, and drama. 📜 About the Play Amrut Lal Mazumdar and his wife Ambika Mazumdar are living a quiet, lonely life in India, accompanied only by their caretaker, Rama. Their son is miles away in the USA, and contact has been lost for ages. However, one fine day, their granddaughter, Roshmi, arrives in India, and their lives take a dramatic 180-degree change ! Roshmi has arrived with a motive... but what is her motive? Will she succeed? What will be the ultimate fate of Amrut Lal and Ambika Mazumdar? To witness this compelling story unfold, you must come and see the play! 🎟️ Ticket Information & Special Discount Ticket Prices: Front seats £20 Sit anywhere £15 Exclusive Discount:  All Avanti Fields  and Krishna Avanti  family members are eligible for a 10% discount  on all tickets! Get your tickets and prepare for an unforgettable evening of theatre!   Music Maestros Concert 🎶 Dev Joshi Live in Concert – A Musical Tribute 🎶Date:   Sat, 6th December Following previously sold-out concerts throughout the UK,  Dev Joshi  brings to you an unforgettable live performance. Dev and his talented musicians will  re-imagine and celebrate the timeless music of the Maestros  —  Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Mehdi Hassan, Mohd Rafi,  and  Jagjit Singh. Featuring a  stellar line-up of musicians , each artist brings their mastery to create a journey unlike anything you’ve heard before.Prepare for a night of  hypnotic melodies, soul-stirring rhythms, and unforgettable energy. 🎟️  Book your tickets now:   https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/avanti-fields-ptfa/t-dkaggrr

Head of Secondary's Message We would like to express our thanks to Mrs Morbey and Mrs Askham, along with the full Spanish team, for leading and delivering the recent Spanish Speaking mock exams for our Year 11 students. These assessments form an important part of GCSE preparation, and we are grateful for the care and support shown to students throughout the process. We are also proud to celebrate our Year 11 Sports Ambassadors, who recently led a series of Primary Sports Festivals. Their leadership, kindness and encouragement ensured all students felt supported and included, and we were delighted to receive highly positive feedback from organisers and Primary school staff. They demonstrated the Avanti values beautifully and acted as fantastic role models to younger students. We would like to also extend our thanks to Mrs Kansara for all her efforts and dedication in training our Sports Ambassadors and providing these rich opportunities for our students to flourish. A reminder that our Trust-wide INSET Day will take place tomorrow - Friday 21 st  November 2025. School will be closed to all students on this day as staff will be taking part in professional development activities. We are also preparing for our Year 11 Parents’ Evening on Thursday 4 th   December 2025 from 2:00pm to 7:00pm. Please take a moment to read the details sent via email to ensure appointments are made smoothly once the system opens. Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to connecting with many of our Year 11 families in the coming weeks. Warm regards   Ms N Kholia  Parent Survey We kindly invite all parents to complete a short survey and share your thoughts about our school. Your feedback helps us ensure we are providing the very best experience for your children. This is your opportunity to tell us what you value and what you feel could be improved. The results will guide a series of more focused surveys later this year, helping us shape our action plans and continue improving our school community. AFS (Secondary): https://avanti.wufoo.com/forms/afs-secondary-parent-survey-questions-202526/ Calendar Updates   Friday 21 st  November: AST INSET Day (School closed for students) Tuesday 25 th  November: Y11 DMU DT/Food trip Tuesday 25 th  November: Avanti Sings Rehearsal (Y8) Thursday 27 th  November: Celebration Achievement Awards evening (17:00 – 18:30) Department / Students Updates Girls in Computing event All Year 9 girls will be taking part in a ‘Girls in Computing’ event on Monday 1 st  December (Periods 1–5a). The aim of the event is to raise awareness and interest in Computer Science by exploring the range of careers available, understanding current digital threats, and celebrating influential women who have shaped the field and modern society. Students involved will take their lunch during Period 5b. Participating students are expected to catch up on any learning or classwork missed. KS3 & KS4 DT classes Please can all Mr Westwood’s KS3 and KS4 students ensure their class books/booklets are brought to school every lesson . These should not kept at home. Punctuality reminder We would like to kindly remind all families of the importance of punctuality in ensuring a calm and focused start to the school day. Arriving on time helps students settle, organise themselves and be fully prepared for learning. Students should arrive through the gates between 8.05am and 8.15am  each day. On Wednesdays only , students should arrive through the gates between 8.45am and 9.00am  due to the later start. All students are expected to be in their tutor rooms by 8.20am every morning and 9:05am on Wednesdays  for a prompt start to the school day. Thank you for your continued support in helping us maintain high expectations and routines that benefit all students.   Parents and Carers webinar Please see link below the live parents and carers webinar for further information and registrations. PTFA Events A Huge Thank You! we are delighted to share that during our Navratri celebrations at Avanti Fields School this September, we raised £3,000 through a special raffle! Every penny has been donated to Silver Star, a fantastic charity that operates mobile diabetes testing buses. This contribution will go directly towards their goal of adding a fifth bus, helping even more people access vital health checks. Thank you to everyone who bought tickets, supported, and encouraged this initiative. Your generosity is making a real difference in our community! A massive thank you to Kirit Vaja , Ms.Hemaxi and KDR Events for helping us to get to an amazing amount. Together, we’ve shown the power of unity and compassion. Gujarati Natak The PTFA is also proud to support our upcoming  Natak performance , featuring  performers from Star Plus TV, on  Sunday 23 rd November. For Natak tickets, please contact  Heten – 07500 061977 Don't Miss This Hilarious & Heartfelt Gujarati Play! We are excited to announce a fantastic opportunity for our community to enjoy a wonderful theatrical experience: the Gujarati play, "Gamtaa Mangamta" ! This is a performance not to be missed, offering a blend of laughter, emotion, and drama. Amrut Lal Mazumdar and his wife Ambika Mazumdar are living a quiet, lonely life in India, accompanied only by their caretaker, Rama. Their son is miles away in the USA, and contact has been lost for ages. However, one fine day, their granddaughter, Roshmi, arrives in India, and their lives take a dramatic 180-degree change! Roshmi has arrived with a motive... but what is her motive? Will she succeed? What will be the ultimate fate of Amrut Lal and Ambika Mazumdar? To witness this compelling story unfold, you must come and see the play! 🎟️ Ticket Information & Special Discount Ticket Prices: Front seats £20; All other seats £15 Exclusive Discount:  All Avanti Fields  and Krishna Avanti  family members are eligible for a 10% discount  on all tickets! Get your tickets and prepare for an unforgettable evening of theatre!   Maestros of Music Concert 🎶 Dev Joshi Live in Concert – A Musical Tribute  Date:   Saturday 6 th December Following previously sold-out concerts throughout the UK,  Dev Joshi  brings to you an unforgettable live performance. Dev and his talented musicians will  re-imagine and celebrate the timeless music of the Maestros  - Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Mehdi Hassan, Mohd Rafi,  and  Jagjit Singh. Featuring a  stellar line-up of musicians , each artist brings their mastery to create a journey unlike anything you’ve heard before. Prepare for a night of  hypnotic melodies, soul-stirring rhythms, and unforgettable energy. Book your tickets now:   https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/avanti-fields-ptfa/t-dkaggrr   Have YOU got what it takes to be the next Star Baker? Love Productions are looking for a new batch of bakers for the next series of The Great British Bake Off  and they want to hear from you!  If you or someone you know is a talented home baker, then apply now:   www.applyforbakeoff.co.uk  or email us on applyforbakeoff@loveproductions.co.uk  or call 0117 456 8530 for an application form.     Closing date for applications is 1pm on Monday 15 th  December 2025.

Head of Primary's Message This week, the children have taken part in a very successful Anti-Bullying Week, beginning with our fun and vibrant Odd Socks Day. It was wonderful to see so many pupils celebrating what makes us all unique. Throughout the week, the children have been reflecting on the importance of kindness, respect and empathy, and exploring how their words and actions can make a positive difference to others. We also marked Remembrance Day with thoughtful discussions across the school. The children showed great maturity as they learned about the significance of remembrance and took time to reflect on those who have served and sacrificed. Thank you for your continued support in helping us nurture a caring and respectful school community. 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!   🧦  Odd Socks Day – Monday 10th November  🧦    What a fantastic Odd Socks Day we had on Monday 10th November! It was wonderful to see so many children embracing their individuality and bringing such a colourful, creative energy to school.  A huge congratulations to all the winners of our Creative Odd Sock Competition! Your designs were truly imaginative, unique, and full of personality. We were so impressed by the effort, creativity, and fun that went into each entry—it really made our washing line come alive!  Thank you to all the children who took part and to all parents/carers for supporting this celebration of uniqueness. Days like this remind us how special each child is, and we can’t wait for the next opportunity to celebrate creativity and individuality together.    Winners:   Pre-School (Walnut) : Anya G  Reception (Buttercups) : Riya K  Year 1 (Snowdrop) : Dylan D  Year 2 (Tulip) : Jaanvi O   Year 3 (Chestnut) : Dhruv D   School Council Updates:   This week, our school councillors met for the first time, and it was lovely to see how enthusiastic they all were. They will have come home with a letter detailing the key dates of meetings and presentations for the next term. If they have misplaced this letter, please ask them to come and speak to me.  Stars of the week   Each week, we celebrate a pupil who truly embodies the values of the Avanti Way—whether it’s showing compassion, demonstrating self-discipline, striving for excellence, or fostering spiritual insight. This recognition is more than just good work—it's about living our values and inspiring others to do the same.   Acorn Class   Aarav for showing independence in his learning and daily routines, well done Aarav.  Walnut Class   Ria for showing good interactions with children and using her voice to speak to them. Keep up the hard work Ria!  Buttercup Class   Dhwiti for her perseverance with writing and her fantastic contributions to phonics lessons!  Daisy Class   Divyam for being a wonderful role model and always following our class rules with kindness and respect!  Bluebell Class   Milan for showing courage with his work, improving his writing and always showing respect to everyone.   Snowdrop Class   Shivansh for showing self-discipline during maths and completing his work calmly and independently. Well done Shivansh! 😊   Daffodil Class   Amay S for always aiming high and always trying a purple challenge! Well Done Superstar! 😊   Tulip Class   Vama for showing such enthusiasm in improving her mathematical knowledge. She scored 100% on her Rising Stars quiz. Keep it up maths superstar!  Cedar Class   Aarav C – a really settled start back at school. Working hard and approaching challenges with a positive attitude!  Chestnut Class   Saksham – For trying so hard to write in cursive, and for showing a great attitude to learning.  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:    Anti-Bullying Week    Articles which link to this topic: 2,12,13,19   Article 12 - Every child has the right to express their views, feelings and wishes in all matters affecting them, and to have their views considered and taken seriously. This right applies at all times, for example during immigration proceedings, housing decisions or the child’s day-to-day home life.   Anti-bullying Week is held each year in November and is a time for all of us to think about how we can develop positive relationships in school based on dignity and respect, take a proactive approach to preventing bullying and also support people who have faced or are facing bullying. We spoke about what bullying is, how it can make people feel, and what we can do about it.   Here is a linked activity you can do at home:   Watch this video  about Topsy and Tim helping their classmate. What is happening to Stevie? What do Topsy and Tim do to help? What would you do if you saw someone in your class being bullied.       Key date reminders:   November    21 st - AST staff training day, school closed   27th – Y2 Parents SATS meeting    December     2nd – Y2 Learning Assembly 2:00pm    10th - Reception Christmas Carol performance and Christmas parent/ carer workshop 1.00pm- 2.45pm    11th - Preschool Christmas parent/ carer workshop 2.00pm- 3.00pm    - Whole School Christmas Fayre 3:00 – 4:00pm    12th - End of Term (Last day of school for children)     We have an abundance of events that take place at school, to see the overview for the year please click on the link below: Term Dates & Calendar | Avanti Fields School       Attendance Celebration: 1st Rank Bluebell 100% 2nd Rank Acorn, Daffodil & Tulip 97.00% 3rd Rank Daisy, Buttercup, Cedar & Chestnut 96.90% Experience Events:     We would like to inform you that Payments for Experience events has now been extended for the final time on Arbor and will close on Monday 1st December 2025 . Please note that all planned events are dependent on voluntary parent contributions, so we kindly ask for your support to ensure these valuable experiences can go ahead.  However, if insufficient funds are raised some of the non curricular events such as the pantomime will only be available to children who have made a payment. Thank you for your continued support in helping us provide the very best for the children.  PTFA Events Hanuman Chalisa – 15th November Dear All, Please join us for our  Annual Hanuman Chalisa  on  Saturday, 15th November 🕙  Time:  10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Chalisa)🍛  Prasad:  1:00 PM – 2:00 PM This is a  free community event  — a wonderful opportunity to come together and seek blessings for the new academic year. We are always grateful for your  support through sponsorships and donations , all of which go directly back to supporting our school.   This is a community event hosted by the PTFA , with prasad offered to all. Donations and sponsorships are always welcome to support the prasad.  Please register your interest here: Ticketsource – Avanti Fields PTFA Gujarati Natak The PTFA  is also proud to support our upcoming Natak performance , featuring performers from Star Plus TV , on Saturday, 23rd November . 🎟️ For Natak tickets, please contact Heten – 07500 061977 Music Maestros Concert 🎶 Dev Joshi Live in Concert – A Musical Tribute 🎶Date:   Sat, 6th December Following previously sold-out concerts throughout the UK,  Dev Joshi  brings to you an unforgettable live performance. Dev and his talented musicians will  re-imagine and celebrate the timeless music of the Maestros  —  Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Mehdi Hassan, Mohd Rafi,  and  Jagjit Singh. Featuring a  stellar line-up of musicians , each artist brings their mastery to create a journey unlike anything you’ve heard before.Prepare for a night of  hypnotic melodies, soul-stirring rhythms, and unforgettable energy. 🎟️  Book your tickets now:   https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/avanti-fields-ptfa/t-dkaggrr