Head of Secondary's Message On Wednesday 12 th  November, we held our first School Improvement Board (SIB) of the year. This was an important part of our ongoing journey to review progress, celebrate success and continue to strengthen the education and care we provide. Early feedback has been very positive, highlighting strong curriculum provision and exemplary behaviour and attitudes. Our students were articulate, confident, respectful and deeply proud of their school. They continue to be a shining example of our values and were a true credit to themselves, their families and our wider Avanti community.  I would also like to thank all staff involved in the day Next Friday 21 st  November, we will be hosting our Trust-wide INSET day focusing on Reading for Pleasure, led by the Open University. Please note that school will be closed to all students on this day.  Our first Parents’ Consultation Evening of the academic year will take place on Thursday, 4 th  December, from 14:00 to 19:00. This will be a face-to-face event for Year 11. Parents have received a separate communication with details on how to book appointments via School Cloud, which will open on Monday, 24 th  November.  This evening will be an important opportunity to receive personalised feedback on your child’s progress following the recent PIP 1 mock exams, along with practical advice on how you can best support their learning at home. Parents are also encouraged to visit the Careers Stand in the dining hall for any queries related to Post-16 (PS16) applications. Please note that the secondary school will finish at 12:50 for all students and remote work will be set on TEAMS for periods 5 and 6.  Thank you for your continued support as we work together to help every student flourish academically, personally, and spiritually.    Warm regards   Ms N Kholia  Calendar Updates   Thursday 20 th  November:  Flu Vaccinations   Friday 21 st  November: AST INSET Day (School closed for students)  Department / Students Updates Flu Vaccination for students (Reception - Y11) The Immunisation team from Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust will be visiting our school on 20 th November for Flu Vaccination for pupils from Reception to year 11. Booking information and link had been sent to parents via email. If you have any questions regarding this, you may please call them directly using the contact details below: School Aged Immunisation Service Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust Tel: 0300 3000 007 E-mail: lpt.sais@nhs.net Website: www.leicspart.nhs.uk/service/schoolagedimms    Musical Skills At Avanti Fields there are a wide range of opportunities for your child to develop their musical skills. We currently have teachers who come to school to teach a range of instruments either as a 1:1 or small group. If you are interested or would like more details please use contact the teachers directly using the information provided.   Tabla https://leicestershiremusichub.org/instrumental-and-vocal-tuition-parents   Piano or Violin musicstepsltd@outlook.com   Drumkit, Electric Guitar or Acoustic Guitar. https://junioracademyofmusic.co.uk/contact   If your child is interested in Dhol club, Indian Classical singing with or without Harmonium (this can include Bhajans or Bollywood), please email Miss Jones: stephanie.jones@avanti.org.uk Parents and Carers webinar Please see link below the live parents and carers webinar for further information and registrations. PTFA Events Hanuman Chalisa Please join us for our  Annual Hanuman Chalisa  on  Saturday 15 th 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.  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  Sunday 23 rd November. For Natak tickets, please contact  Heten – 07500 061977 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

Head of Primary's Message Dear Parents and guardians, We hope you all had a restful and enjoyable half-term break. It has been wonderful to see the children return this week, settled, happy, and eager to share their lovely stories from the holiday – it has truly been a joy to hear about all their adventures!  As we begin this crucial half term, we want to remind parents how important attendance is. Every day in school counts towards your child’s learning and progress, and your support in ensuring they are here and ready to learn is invaluable.  At Avanti, we believe in working in partnership with our families as part of The Avanti Way, and together we can ensure our children thrive both academically and personally. Let’s make this half term a positive and successful one!  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  🧦  Odd Socks Day, part of Anti-Bullying Week, is coming up on Monday 10th November! This day celebrates individuality and uniqueness, reflecting the values of The Avanti Way, and encourages children to embrace what makes them special. We invite all children to come to school wearing odd socks – the more colourful and mismatched, the better!  To make the day even more fun, we’re hosting a Creative Odd Sock Competition. Children can design and create their very own odd sock using colours, patterns, textures, or decorations. Please ensure your sock is cut out and ready to hang on our washing line.  Competition Details:  When to Bring Entries: Monday 10th November  Where to Submit: Hand your completed odd sock to your class teacher  Important: Each entry must have the child’s name, class, and year group clearly marked  Prizes: Fun awards for the most creative, colourful, and unique designs!  This is a wonderful opportunity for children to express themselves, celebrate what makes them unique, and have fun, all while promoting kindness and inclusion – key principles of Anti-Bullying Week and The Avanti Way.    We can’t wait to see all the amazing, odd socks and creative designs!  Winning House Team and Winning Attendance Class for Autumn 1       This term, our amazing house point winners, Fire, and our attendance champions, Chestnut Class, were rewarded with an exciting treat — they got to bounce away on a fantastic bouncy castle! We are so proud of all the children for showing our core values throughout the term, working hard, being kind, and earning as many house points as possible for their teams. A special well done to Chestnut Class for their brilliant attendance — coming to school every day is so important for learning and growing together. Well done, everyone — what a fantastic way to celebrate your achievements!  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   Jiyaan for making great choices during learning time and exploring new areas of learning.   Walnut Class   Rudra for using the self-discipline value in holding a pencil with a pinch, pinch, pinch and flick method.  Buttercup Class   Hriday has been working really hard on his writing and has been challenging himself! Great Job Hriday!  Daisy Class   Ziya for trying her hardest in improving her phonics. Well done Ziya!  Bluebell Class   Ayush for showing courage and confidence whilst performing as Rama in our Year 1 Diwali performance. You are also showing this confidence and courage in your learning – keep it up!  Snowdrop Class   Dylan D – for showing courage and commitment to the role of Hanuman in our Year 1 Diwali performance. Well done Dylan for picking up the role of Hanuman last minute with ease – we are so proud of you! 😊   Daffodil Class   Dylan K – for persevering and trying really hard with his writing! Well Done and keep it up! :)  Tulip Class   Aarav D- For an amazing effort with his recount writing of Toby’s diary. Beautiful Sentence writing.  Cedar Class   Hari C – working hard in class and showing great self-discipline to improve his handwriting.  Chestnut Class   Ariya G – for working exceptionally hard in all of her lessons and for engaging really well in homework – I am so 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 38: Protection from War   Every child has the right to be protected from war and fighting. Governments must keep children safe so they can grow up in peace, surrounded by love and care.  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:   Some children still live in places affected by war.  Remembering helps us value peace and safety.  It teaches empathy, gratitude, and kindness.     At-home activity:   🎨 Create a Peace Poppy or Wreath using paper or recycled materials.  Talk about what peace means to your family and write one peaceful action on each poppy — for example, “Be kind,” “Share,” or “Listen to others.”    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 Buttercup & Daffodil 98.20% 2nd Rank Bluebell & Snowdrop 98.10% 3rd Rank Cedar & Daisy 97.90% 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 Friday, 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:  Thursday, 5th 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 Booking details https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/avanti-fields-ptfa/t-dkaggrr   Lettings/Community Events Booking link : https://sikhlens.uk/events

Head of Secondary's Message A very warm welcome back to all our students and families as we begin the Autumn Term 2. I hope you all had a restful and enjoyable half-term break.  It was truly heart-warming to see so many of our students at the local temple supporting the Hindu New Year’s Day celebrations. Seeing our students embody the Avanti Way through their selfless service and commitment filled me with pride and joy. Many volunteered from early in the morning through to the late evening, demonstrating kindness, community spirit, and dedication - values that truly reflect what it means to be part of Avanti Fields.  As we return to school, a gentle reminder that students should arrive by 8:15am ready for registration at 8:20am, and must be in full school uniform, including the correct school shoes (no trainers).  This half term is set to be a busy and exciting one, with a range of activities, events, fixtures, trips, and PIP assessments taking place across the school.  Our Year 11 students will begin their Spanish speaking mock exams next week, and Arbor reports will be shared via the Arbor platform at the end of November, ahead of the Year 11 face-to-face Parents’ Evening on Thursday 4 th  December (14:00-19:00). Further details regarding the Year 11 Parents’ Evening will be shared in due course via email. Year 11s will also receive feedback and moderated mock marks in their lessons over the coming weeks.  Thank you for your continued support and encouragement at home - it makes a real difference in helping our students thrive.    Warm regards   Ms N Kholia  Calendar Updates   Monday 10 th  November – Friday 14 th  November: Anti bullying week  Monday 10 th  November – Friday 19 th  November: Y11 Spanish Speaking Mock Exams  Friday 21 st November: INSET Staff training day (School will be closed for students) Department / Students Updates Celebrating Guru Nanak’s Birthday As part of our celebration of Guru Nanak’s birthday, students worked together to create a beautiful and reflective display showcasing their understanding, creativity, and respect for this important occasion. The display highlights the thoughtful work produced by our students and reflects the care and effort that went into its creation.   A special thanks to Mrs Samani for guiding and supporting the students through this project, helping to foster a strong sense of belonging and pride within our school community. Space Masterclass for KS4   On Thursday 6 th  November, Emily from the UK Space Agency delivered a Space masterclass on Asteroids and inspired our pupils about roles in the Space Industry. With demonstrations, practicals and physics equations the pupils learnt about how scientists work towards keeping the Earth safe.   “This exquisite masterclass was an absolute marvellous session.  I thoroughly enjoyed the practicals, and I learnt a great amount of new information. The information I learnt was amazing and I would definitely attend this again.” Shlok S, Year 10  “Very intriguing, fun and educational!”  “A great experience to learn how Physics we learn works in Space.” Flu Vaccination for students (Reception - Y11) The Immunisation team from Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust will be visiting our school on 20 th November for Flu Vaccination for pupils from Reception to year 11. Booking information and link had been sent to parents via email. If you have any questions regarding this, you may please call them directly using the contact details below: School Aged Immunisation Service Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust Tel: 0300 3000 007 E-mail: lpt.sais@nhs.net Website: www.leicspart.nhs.uk/service/schoolagedimms    Anti Bullying week Please see below the parent and carer information pack for Anti bulling week. Art Project work by Year 7    Year 7 have been creating prints this week inspired by their William Morris Autumn Foliage project  this term. There has been some lovely work, and we particularly wanted to share these 3 prints where students successfully managed to create a double layer print in 2 colours. Well done Year 7.  Musical Skills At Avanti Fields there are a wide range of opportunities for your child to develop their musical skills. We currently have teachers who come to school to teach a range of instruments either as a 1:1 or small group. If you are interested or would like more details please use contact the teachers directly using the information provided.   Tabla https://leicestershiremusichub.org/instrumental-and-vocal-tuition-parents   Piano or Violin musicstepsltd@outlook.com   Drumkit, Electric Guitar or Acoustic Guitar. https://junioracademyofmusic.co.uk/contact   If your child is interested in Dhol club, Indian Classical singing with or without Harmonium (this can include Bhajans or Bollywood), please email Miss Jones: stephanie.jones@avanti.org.uk Parents and Carers webinar Please see link below the live parents and carers webinar for further information and registrations. PTFA Events Dear All Please join us for our Annual Hanuman Chalisa  on Friday 15 th 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. Hanuman Chalisa Hanuman Chalisa   – 15 th  November 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 23 rd November. For Natak tickets, please contact Heten: 07500 061977 Maestros of Music Concert 🎶 Dev Joshi Live in Concert – A Musical Tribute 🎶Date:  Thursday 5 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   Community Events Please see booking link: https://sikhlens.uk/events

Executive Principal's Message The Autumn Term has begun beautifully for our primary pupils. It has been a smooth start, full of warmth, positivity, and a clear focus on maintaining strong routines and nurturing connections between children and staff. From the staggered start that allowed our Reception teachers to get to know their new pupils closely, to welcoming new families into our Pre-School, it has been wonderful to see our community continue to grow. With our pupils now reaching Year 3, there is great excitement as we embark on the Key Stage 2 curriculum. A new addition to our start of year was holding a special yagna to welcome our newest pupils to their educational journey.   It was a pleasure to welcome parents to the first of our three Parent-Teacher Evenings. These evenings offer valuable opportunities to celebrate each child’s learning journey, character development, and personal and spiritual growth. We have also enjoyed hosting our Reception Reading Workshop and the Year 1 PSC and Reading Workshop — both well attended and full of enthusiasm for supporting children’s literacy at home and school.   A highlight this term was our vibrant and successful Primary Open Day. The turnout was exceptional, and we anticipate another year of oversubscribed applications — a true reflection of the dedication and excellence of our staff and children. The event was a real team effort, and I extend heartfelt thanks to our (secondary) student helpers, teachers, administrative team, premises and cleaning staff, and the Govinda’s catering team for making the day such a success. We will continue to host Open Morning Tours throughout the next half-term, giving prospective families a glimpse of our thriving community ahead of the Primary Admissions deadline on 15 th January 2026.   Beyond the classroom, our children continue to grow in character, creativity, and confidence. Year 3 enjoyed an Archery Enrichment Day, and we have introduced external gymnastics coaching to further enhance our PE curriculum. Our after-school clubs are in full swing, and our Experience Events and Trips Programme is well underway, including a meaningful visit to the ISKCON temple. We continue to promote the Rights Respecting Award and are preparing to launch our new School Councils and Leadership Groups for the year ahead.   As the half-term draws to a close, our school has been alive with celebration and colour for Diwali. I had the joy of watching the Year 1 Diwali performance this morning — it was a truly touching moment, filled with confidence, joy, and excitement from our young performers.   We were also privileged to host ten wonderful nights of Navratri celebrations, beautifully organised by our fantastic PTFA. Thousands from our wider community joined together to dance, celebrate, and connect in a safe and welcoming space. With live music from BIJ Promotions, it was a truly memorable celebration. We are deeply grateful to our PTFA for their tireless work and generosity — including the Diwali cupcakes that brought smiles to every pupil!   Wishing all our pupils, families, and staff a very Happy Diwali and a restful half-term break. Warm regards,  Ms V 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!   Diwali – The Festival of Lights Diwali, also known as Deepavali , is one of the most important and widely celebrated festivals in India and among Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains around the world. The word Deepavali  means “a row of lamps,” and the festival symbolises the victory of light over darkness , good over evil , and knowledge over ignorance . During Diwali, homes are decorated with diyas  (oil lamps), candles, and colourful rangoli  patterns. Families clean and decorate their houses, exchange gifts, and share sweets as a symbol of love and togetherness. Fireworks light up the sky to celebrate the joy of the occasion. For Hindus , Diwali is often linked to the story of Lord Rama , who returned to Ayodhya after fourteen years of exile and his victory over the demon king Ravana . The people of Ayodhya lit lamps to welcome him home, filling the city with light and happiness. PRE Department Winner Announcement - Poetry Competition   We invited passionate poets and creative minds to share their original work in our 2025 Poetry Competition  — and we were thrilled by the response!  We received a range of great entries. Thank you to everyone who took the time to express their creativity through poetry — your words truly inspired us.  We are proud to announce the winners  of this year’s competition:  🏆 KS1 Winner: Aarya G 🏆 KS2 Winner: Ariya G  Congratulations to both Aarya and Ariya for their exceptional poems! Your work stood out for its creativity.  Well done to all the participants! We are so proud of you! 😊   ​ 🧦 Celebrate Odd Socks Day – Monday 10th November!  🧦  Dear Parents,  We’re excited to celebrate Odd Socks Day on Monday 10th November! This day is all about celebrating individuality and uniqueness, and we encourage all children to come to school wearing their own odd socks – the more colourful and mismatched, the better!  To make the day even more fun, we’re hosting a Creative Odd Sock Competition! Children can design and create their very own odd sock, using colours, patterns, textures, or decorations to make it truly one-of-a-kind. Please ensure your sock is cut out ready to hang on our washing line!  Competition Details:   When to Bring Entries: Monday 10th November  Where to Submit: Hand your completed odd sock to your class teacher  Important: Each entry must have the child’s name, class, and year group clearly marked  Prizes: Fun awards for the most creative, colourful, and unique designs!  This is a wonderful opportunity for children to express themselves, celebrate what makes them unique, and have fun.    We can’t wait to see all the amazing, odd socks and creative designs!  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     Jiyaan for making great choices during learning time and exploring new areas of learning.    Walnut Class   Rudra for using the self-discipline value in holding a pencil with a pinch, pinch, pinch and flick method.   Buttercup Class   Yug has been chosen this week for showing courage and coming to school with a big smiley face! Well done Yug!  Daisy Class   Janaki for being a kind and caring person and being a role model to others. Well done!  Bluebell Class   Jasdev has been working hard to improve his self-discipline. He is now trying his best to follow the school rules both on the playground and in the classroom, and this is really starting to show in his lessons. Keep it up Jasdev!  Snowdrop Class   Devyn for always showing self-discipline. Well done for always showing excellent learning behaviours and showing that you are ready to learn! 😊   Daffodil Class   Harshivsinh for always showing empathy to all – Well Done! Tulip Class   Anaya N- For a great improvement in her English writing skills. She has shown self-discipline in her independent writing. A real love for writing, well done!  Cedar Class     Hari C – working hard in class and showing great self-discipline to improve his handwriting.  Chestnut Class   Ravi G for trying hard to be a good role model and for making better choices. You have also been engaging in spiritual worship beautifully – I am very proud of you 😊   Rights Respecting Article of the week:     Every week, children will be learning about an ‘Article of the Week’. This will help our children to learn and develop an understanding about the Convention on the Rights of the Child articles.      Article of the Week   Article 12: Every Child Has the Right to Have Their Say   Speaking Up and Being Heard   Talk with your child about how their opinions and ideas matter, and that adults should listen to them when decisions are made that affect their life. Together, make a list of situations where they can share their thoughts—at home, in school, or with friends.  Encourage your child to create a “Voice Box” : a small box or jar where they can write or draw their thoughts, ideas, or questions on slips of paper. Set a regular time to sit together and discuss the ideas in the box.  This activity helps children understand that their opinions are important, encourages them to express themselves, and teaches that adults should listen and take their views seriously.  Key date reminders:   20 th  Oct- 31 st  Oct - Half Term (20 th  – 24 th  Half term for Preschool only)   21 st  and 22 nd  Diwali and Govardhan Puja, school closed- as part of half term     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 Acorn & Chestnut 86.80% 2nd Rank Daffodil, Daisy & Tulip 86.70% 3rd Rank Cedar 86.50% Experience Events:     We are excited to share that we have planned a range of extracurricular events this year to further enrich and enhance the children’s learning experiences. These opportunities will support and extend classroom learning in fun and engaging ways.   Payments for these events are now open on Arbor and will close on Monday 3rd November 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.   Thank you for your continued support in helping us provide the very best for the children.  Expired Medications – End of Term Clearance As part of our routine health and safety procedures, we will be reviewing and clearing all expired medications belong to relevant students  stored in the school’s First Aid Office. Please be advised that any expired medications will be safely discarded by the end of this term . Prior to disposal, email notifications regarding your child’s expired medication will be sent to you directly via medical tracker in line with our standard procedures. If you have any questions or require further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact the School Medical Officer email at medical.afl@avanti.org.uk . Thank you for your continued cooperation. PTFA Events Dear Parents, The PTFA wishes you all a Shubh Diwali  and Nutan Varsh Abhinandan! As part of the Diwali celebrations, the PTFA once again sponsored and arranged cupcakes for our pupils at Avanti Fields  as a special festive treat. We hope the children enjoyed them! We look forward to seeing you at the Hanuman Chalisa  on 15th November. Warm regards, The PTFA Team Hanuman Chalisa – 15th November   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 Upcoming Events Music Maestros Concert Booking details https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/avanti-fields-ptfa/t-dkaggrr

Executive Principal's Half Term Reflection The Autumn term for our secondary pupils is always one of the busiest — and this year has been no exception! It has been an eight-week half-term filled with learning, laughter and growth, and I am so proud of the kindness, resilience and camaraderie shown by our pupils throughout. We were delighted to welcome our new cohort of Year 7 pupils, who have settled into secondary life wonderfully. Their parents also had the chance to meet form tutors and discuss how their children are adjusting — a valuable opportunity to build those early home–school connections.   Led by Ms Kholia, we hosted our annual start-of-year Parent Information Evenings for each year group. These sessions gave parents an overview of key events for the academic year, updates to our behaviour and anti-bullying policies, and insight into our ongoing commitment to high-quality teaching and learning.   Our Year 11 students have completed their first round of mock exams and will receive detailed feedback and targeted next steps after the holidays. Alongside this, they have begun attending their careers guidance interviews, which will continue into the next half-term as they prepare to submit their college applications before Christmas. To support this process, we also held our annual KS4 Careers Fair for Years 10 and 11 — a fantastic event that connected pupils with further education providers, apprenticeship routes, and a wide range of employers.   This half-term also saw a highly successful and well-attended Secondary Open Evening. We anticipate another year of oversubscribed applications — a testament to the excellent work of our staff and students. The event was a true team effort, and I would like to extend heartfelt thanks to our student helpers, teachers, admin team, premises and cleaning staff, and the Govinda’s catering team for making the evening such a success. Following this, we have been running a series of open morning tours, giving prospective families a glimpse of our vibrant school community before the secondary admissions deadline on 31 st  October 2025. Beyond academics, we have continued to nurture our pupils’ character and spiritual development. Our Year 10 Duke of Edinburgh group successfully completed their expedition and are now ready to receive their Bronze Award — congratulations to them all! This year’s Student Council has been elected and is already hard at work within three new sub-committees: Eco Committee – “Nature’s Best Friend” Spirituality Committee – “To Believe, To Engage, To Connect” Diversity Committee – “Embrace Yourself, No Matter Who You Are”   Running alongside our yoga curriculum, we have introduced Sanga sessions for all secondary pupils. In small groups, students take time to reflect, connect, and explore some of life’s deeper questions — an enriching addition to our wellbeing programme.   We have also expanded our enrichment offer, introducing LAMDA sessions alongside our wide range of peripatetic music lessons and after-school clubs. Our pupils have also started competing in city-wide sporting fixtures, achieving some excellent early results — well done to all our teams! Pupils have enjoyed a number of exciting educational trips already this term, including: Year 11 Geography fieldwork Year 11 Drama theatre trip Year 10 CNAT Sport visit Year 8 Black Country Museum trip   To round off the half-term, we celebrated Diwali with joy and colour. This year, our activities were supported by Avanti House Sixth Form pupils, who led sessions and beautifully modelled what spiritual leadership can look like.   Finally, we were privileged to host 10 wonderful nights of Navratri celebrations, organised and promoted by our fantastic PTFA. Thousands of members of our wider community joined us to dance, celebrate and connect in a safe and welcoming environment. With live music from BIJ Promotions, it was truly a memorable celebration — and we are humbled, as always, to serve as a joyful centre for our community. And a very big thank you to our PTFA for organising Diwali cupcakes for all of our pupils. I know they were enjoyed by all. Wishing all our pupils, families, and staff a very happy Diwali and half-term break.   Warm regards   Miss V Bardsley  Head of Secondary's Message As we reach the end of this first half term, I want to take a moment to thank all our parents and carers for your continued support and partnership. It has been a busy but rewarding start to the year, with a range of events including our parents’ information evenings, Meet the Tutor evening, and careers fairs. Your engagement in these opportunities makes such a positive difference to our students’ learning and sense of community.  On Thursday, we our school enjoyed celebrating Diwali Festival Day together. A special thank you to Ms K Patel for leading the planning and organisation of our Diwali festival day, and to Mr N Modha for creating the engaging tutor time activity, Mrs J Thornton for coordinating with Avanti House staff and students to support the delivery of the Diwali Collective Worship, and Mr J Mockford for helping to arrange the beautiful decorations around the school.    As we head into the break, I would like to wish all our families a restful half term and a very happy Diwali. May the festival of lights bring peace, prosperity, and happiness to you and your loved ones.   Warm regards   Ms N Kholia  Calendar Updates   Monday 20 th  October – Friday 31 st  October: Half term break Monday 3 rd  November: First day back - Autumn 2 [WEEK A of the school timetable] WB Monday 3 rd  November: Start of Y7 & Y8 PIP1 assessments Department / Students Updates National Biology Spelling Bee     It was fantastic to see so many of our students take part in the National Biology Spelling Bee this week. The competition featured some truly challenging scientific terms, and our students rose to the occasion with enthusiasm and determination. Congratulations to all who took part, and a special well done to our finalists who will now go on to represent Avanti Fields in the regional round. We are so proud of you!  Y7 Nomit M  Y8 Hanaya K  Y9 Hasini V  Y10 Tasha C  Sports Fixtures update  Years 7/8 Girls Netball   A huge well done to the Year 7/8 Netball Team who made their debut with their first fixture this week. They played four games and although we came 4 th  out of 5 schools the girls showed a real determination and resilience to keep going and improve during their games. They experienced playing against different levels of ability and this gave them a real desire to keep attending netball club and improve their skills and game play. Well done to Aaria who scored our goals, Kavya who played out of position in defence as goalkeeper and found her strength and Hanaya who dominated the court with her centre position and received our player’s player vote.   Year 8 History Trip Year 8 had a fantastic time on the trip to the Black Country Museum on Tuesday 14 th  October. The students went into the world of the Industrial Revolution and gained a real-world perspective of the time. They also had the opportunity to experience a Victorian School and visit the Mine. They even saw part of the set of the BBC show Peaky Blinders whilst on their visit.  All students and staff had a wonderful time .   European Day of Languages To celebrate European Day of Languages the Spanish department launched a poster competition with the theme “ Languages Open Hearts and Minds .” We received many fantastic entries, all of which have been submitted to the Council of Europe for an international competition. In addition, students also had the opportunity to participate in a form time quiz and house competitions to test their cultural knowledge and celebrate the power of languages.   Art Project work by Year 7    Year 7 have been creating prints this week inspired by their William Morris Autumn Foliage project  this term. There has been some lovely work, and we particularly wanted to share these 3 prints where students successfully managed to create a double layer print in 2 colours. Well done Year 7.  The Meaning of Diwali and Govardhan Puja Diwali – The Festival of Lights Diwali, also known as Deepavali , is one of the most important and widely celebrated festivals in India and among Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains around the world. The word Deepavali  means “a row of lamps,” and the festival symbolises the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. During Diwali, homes are decorated with diyas  (oil lamps), candles, and colourful rangoli  patterns. Families clean and decorate their houses, exchange gifts, and share sweets as a symbol of love and togetherness. Fireworks light up the sky to celebrate the joy of the occasion. For Hindus, Diwali is often linked to the story of Lord Rama, who returned to Ayodhya after fourteen years of exile and his victory over the demon king Ravana. The people of Ayodhya lit lamps to welcome him home, filling the city with light and happiness.Many also associate Diwali with Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity, and pray for peace, success, and new beginnings in the year ahead. For Sikhs, Diwali marks the release of the Sixth Guru, Guru Hargobind Ji, and 52 princes from imprisonment in Gwalior Fort in 1619. The Golden Temple in Amritsar is illuminated with thousands of lamps, symbolising freedom, hope, and the triumph of justice. For Jains, Diwali is a sacred day that commemorates Lord Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara , attaining moksha  (spiritual liberation). It reminds followers of the importance of truth, non-violence, and inner peace. Across these faiths, Diwali unites people in celebrating the power of light and goodness. It is a time to reflect on one’s actions, forgive others, and spread kindness and compassion. Beyond the lights and fireworks, Diwali teaches that the true light shines from within — through good deeds, love, and understanding. Govardhan Puja – The Day After Diwali The day after Diwali is celebrated as Govardhan Puja, also known as Annakut  (meaning “mountain of food”). This festival commemorates an important story from the life of Lord Krishna. According to Hindu scriptures, the people of Vrindavan once prepared a grand offering for Lord Indra, the god of rain, to thank him for the monsoon. However, Lord Krishna taught them that they should instead worship Govardhan Hill and the cows, which provided them with food, shelter, and nourishment. Angered by this, Indra sent heavy rains to punish the villagers. To protect them, Krishna lifted Govardhan Hill with his little finger, providing shelter to all the people and animals until the rain stopped. This act showed that faith in God and caring for nature are greater than fear or blind rituals. During Govardhan Puja, devotees build small models of Govardhan Hill using cow dung, clay, or food, and offer a variety of dishes to Krishna. The offerings represent gratitude for nature’s blessings and a reminder of humanity’s duty to care for the environment and all living beings. PRE Department Gujarati Lessons – Autumn Term 2 We are excited to announce that Gujarati lessons will commends after half term , starting on Monday 3rd November . Lessons will take place every Monday during term time . 🔹 Start Date:  Monday 3 rd  November 🔹 Location:  Maths Rooms 🔹 Cost for Autumn Term 2 :  £24.00 per student (for 6 lessons) 🔹 Registration:  Via Arbor 🔹 Sign-Up Window: Will open Monday 13 th   October at 5:00 PM until Friday 17 th   October 5:00 PM (Via Arbor Paid clubs) The club is a paid activity for Autumn Term 2 . Students will be assessed by the teacher at the beginning, and grouped according to their ability levels to ensure the best learning experience for all. 📌 Please ensure you register your child’s place via Arbor within above the sign-up window. We look forward to a fun and engaging term of learning Gujarati ! Parents and Carers webinar Please see link below the live parents and carers webinar for further information and registrations. Expired Student Medications – End of Term Procedure As part of our routine health and safety procedures, we will be reviewing and clearing all expired student medications  stored in the school’s First Aid Office. Please be advised that any expired medications will be safely discarded by the end of this term . Prior to disposal, email notifications regarding your child’s expired medication will be sent to you directly via Medical Tracker, in line with our standard procedures. If you have any questions or require further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact the School Medical Officer  via email at medical.afl@avanti.org.uk . Thank you for your continued cooperation. PTFA Events Dear Parents, The PTFA wishes you all a Shubh Diwali and Nutan Varsh Abhinandan! As part of the Diwali celebrations, the PTFA once again sponsored and arranged cupcakes for our pupils at Avanti Fields as a special festive treat. We hope the children enjoyed them! We look forward to seeing you at the Hanuman Chalisa on 15th November. Warm regards, The PTFA Team Hanuman Chalisa Hanuman Chalisa   – 15 th  November 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 Maestros of Music Concert Booking Details: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/avanti-fields-ptfa/t-dkaggrr

Head of Secondary's Message We were delighted to welcome our Year 7 parents earlier this week to meet their child’s tutor. The atmosphere throughout the evening was warm and positive, and it was wonderful to see so many families connecting and learning more about their child’s start at Avanti Fields School. Thank you to all who attended and contributed to such a successful evening.  As we approach the final week of this half term, there is plenty to look forward to across the school. Our Year 8 students will be visiting the Black Country museum, several competitions will be taking place, and we will be celebrating our Diwali Festival day. It is also the final week of the Year 11 mock exams, and we wish our students continued focus and success as they complete this important stage of their preparation.  Thank you for your continued support and engagement — it makes a real difference to our students and school community.    Warm regards   Ms N Kholia  Calendar Updates   Tuesday 14 th  October: Y8 Black Country Museum trip   Thursday 16 th  October: Diwali Festival day  Friday 17 th  October:  KS3 Maths Rangoli competition   Monday 20th October - Friday 31st October half term break Department / Students Updates Diwali Festival Day: Thursday 16th October Alongside the various Diwali festival day activities, a special Diwali lunch menu will be served outline below: Mattar Paneer & Naan Spinach Rice & Raita Veg Bhajiya & Chutney Gulab Jamun & Ice Cream Far Far Salad, Pickle & Sambharo We look forward to a vibrant and meaningful day for the whole school community. Sports Fixtures update  Another great success in Avanti extra-curricular sport. Well done to the Girls KS4 Basketball team who played in the East Leicestershire competition and won 2 games, drew 1 game and only lost 1 game. Incredible results and player of the match was Priyanshi P who put in some hard work with interceptions and remained calm on and off the ball. Big thank you to Mr. Cheung who took the girls to this fixture. Lost Property display  Lost property display will be arranged on Wednesday 15.10.25  between 15:30 – 16:00pm  outside the Reception Area .  Students are advised to check the display and collect any of their lost belongings during this time.  P lease note that any unclaimed items will be donated  after the display.  Gujarati Lessons – Autumn Term 2 We are excited to announce that Gujarati lessons will commends after half term , starting on Monday 3rd November . Lessons will take place every Monday during term time . 🔹 Start Date:   Monday 3rd November 🔹 Location:  [Maths Rooms] 🔹 Cost for Autumn Term 2 :  £24.00 per student (for 6 lessons) 🔹 Registration:   Via Arbor 🔹 Sign-Up Window: Will Opens Monday 13th October at 5:00 PM until Friday 17th October at 5:00 PM ( Via Arbor Paid clubs) The club is a paid activity for Autumn Term 2 . Students will be assessed by the teacher at the beginning, and grouped according to their ability levels to ensure the best learning experience for all. 📌 Please ensure you register your child’s place via Arbor within above the sign-up window. We look forward to a fun and engaging term of learning Gujarati ! Parents and Carers webinar Please see link below the live parents and carers webinar for further information and registrations. . PTFA Events   Upcoming Events: Stand-Up Comedy Night  – 10th October All profits go back to the school, so please come along and support us 🎭 Gujarati Stand-Up Comedy Night 🤣 Featuring Dr Avani Vyas  & Jitendra Kumar 📅 Date: Friday 10.10.25 ⏰ 19:00 onwards. 🎟️ Tickets: £15 – First 4 Rows (Reserved Seating) £10 – General Admission (Free Seating) 👉  Book Comedy Night Tickets We look forward to celebrating with you all! Hanuman Chalisa Hanuman Chalisa  – 15th November 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 Upcoming Event : Music Maestros Concert Booking Details: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/avanti-fields-ptfa/t-dkaggrr   Community Events Please see below Community Diwali Events by LEICESTER CITY IN THE COMMUNITY AND WWF

Head of Primary's Message Dear Parents and Carers,   As we head into the final week of Autumn Term 1, I have been reflecting on what a joyful and enriching start to the year it has been. The children have embraced exciting new adventures in their learning, and I am so proud of the enthusiasm and curiosity they have shown.    Thank you to all the families who have supported with the Harvest Festival donations. We will be sending our donations to Leicester South Food Bank     This coming week we will be celebrating Diwali, the festival of lights. As Lord Krishna reminds us, “Even the smallest lamp can dispel the deepest darkness.”  Diwali is a time to reflect on the triumph of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and hope over despair. This story connects beautifully with The Avanti Way, which guides us to live with integrity, show courage in our actions, and bring joy and positivity into our community. I am very much looking forward to the wonderful Diwali events that our pupils and staff have been preparing, and I hope many of you will be able to join us in these celebrations.  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 Fire! On Friday 7 th  November 2025, the winning house team will enjoy a special reward: the chance to celebrate their success with a bouncy castle—well deserved after all their efforts this term.  Thank you, as always, for your ongoing support. I wish you all a happy and inspiring week ahead.    Warm regards,  Ms Thakore    Magical Moments    Every two weeks, we take time to celebrate the Magical Moments happening across our school — those special sparks of curiosity, creativity, and deep learning that make each day meaningful. Whether it’s a breakthrough in understanding, a beautifully presented piece of work, or a moment of teamwork and joy, these snapshots capture the best of what learning at Avanti Fields is all about.   We’re proud to share and celebrate these moments with our school community!   Sunflower room    This week, Sunflowers have been accessing communication in different ways. Our favourite way was with a balloon and watching it get ‘bigger’. They enjoyed watching the balloon expand and then fly away. Preschool   This week, pre-school have been making marks in the sand. They have been using their fine motor skills to copy the designs they can see. They enjoyed using paint brushes to help draw patterns. The children were very resilient and tried very hard with their learning.     Reception   This week, our Reception children had a fantastic time taking part in a lively drumming workshop! The session was full of rhythm, movement, and smiles as the children explored different beats and learned to play together as a group. It was a wonderful opportunity to develop listening skills, coordination, and creativity- all while having lots of fun!    Year 1       Year 1 had a wonderful time learning drumming with our special visitor. The children really enjoyed exploring different African drums, trying out the sounds, and learning simple beats and rhythms. They had so much fun playing together and making music as a group.   Year 2   Our wonderful Year 2 children have embraced becoming historians this week by delving into life in London during the 17 th  century. We researched facts about a historical figure named Samuel Pepys, created a timeline of his life and even created our very own olden day paper using tea bags. It has been an exciting week,  travelling back in time and deepening our learning around the Great Fire of London!    Year 3   This week, our Year 3 children have been working on their DT skills! We have created a template and used this to create a box! We used our precision skills to cut carefully around the template and decorated our boxes with fabric! Look at our beautiful boxes!  Avanti Fields Primary School Open Day We are excited to announce our Primary Open Day! We warmly welcome prospective students and their parents to join us on Saturday 11th October from 9:30am - 11:00am. . https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/avanti-fields-primary-school-open-day-tickets-1663899581439?aff=oddtdtcreator What to Expect on Primary Open Day: A presentation from Head of Primary , giving you key insights into our vision, values, and what you can expect from life at our school. Meet our dedicated teachers, tour our state-of-the-art facilities, and learn more about our innovative curriculum. This is a great opportunity to see first hand what makes Avanti Fields Primary School so special. We can't wait to welcome you! 9.30-10.00 - Tours/Food tasting 10.00-10.30 - Presentation/Questions 10.30-11.00 - Tours/Food tasting ​ Important Information for Attendees: Booking: Please ensure you book 1 ticket only, in the name of the applicant/student via Eventbrite. This ticket covers the student and 2 parents or guardians. Attendance Policy: To ensure we can accommodate all visitors safely and comfortably, we kindly request that only parents/guardians attends with the student. Extended family members will not be permitted to attend. Parking: Limited parking is available on-site. Additional parking can be found at Tesco Hamilton, which is within walking distance of the school. Arrival Time: Please arrive promptly at the time of your booked session, as late arrivals may miss key parts of the presentation or tour We look forward to welcoming you and helping you discover all that our school has to offer! ​ Stars of the week   Each week, we celebrate a pupil who truly embodies the values of the Avanti Way—whether it’s showing compassion, demonstrating self-discipline, striving for excellence, or fostering spiritual insight. This recognition is more than just good work—it's about living our values and inspiring others to do the same.   Acorn Class  Neeva for showing creativity in her learning and being kind to her friends.  Walnut Class  Harry has made good choices this week when sharing his toys with the other children. He has been a good role model for the rest of the class. He has shown his self-discipline value.  Buttercup Class  Shivai for always being a positive role model to his peers. Shivai has been working hard on perfecting his handwriting and is always trying his best. Keep up the amazing work!  Daisy Class  Amyra for continuously practising her handwriting and showing a love for learning. Well done!  Bluebell Class  Naiya – For producing an excellent piece of writing in English and always showing great courage and determination to work independently in maths and across all areas of her learning.  Snowdrop Class  Yuvraj – For going above and beyond with his creative writing skills! He is always willing to present new ideas to add more detail to his narratives. Well done, Yuvraj!   Daffodil Class  Zinal – For showing excellence in mathematics and for always having a can-do attitude! She has grown in confidence and consistently demonstrates her skills with increasing success. Zinal is now a fantastic role model, especially in tackling reasoning questions. Well done, Zinal!   Tulip Class  Leon- For showing a positive attitude in all areas of his learning. He has shown a real sense of pride in being one of our Wow Ambassadors for Walk to School. Well done!  Cedar Class  Akshay – great work in Maths! Always working hard, challenging himself and sharing answers with the class.  Chestnut Class  Tia for showing resilience when finding tasks difficult, and for showing kindness to your peers. You are always willing to give everything a go – your strength is admirable!   Rights Respecting Article of the week:     Every week, children will be learning about an ‘Article of the Week’. This will help our children to learn and develop an understanding about the Convention on the Rights of the Child articles.      Article of the Week   Article 12: Every Child Has the Right to Have Their Say   Speaking Up and Being Heard   Talk with your child about how their opinions and ideas matter, and that adults should listen to them when decisions are made that affect their life. Together, make a list of situations where they can share their thoughts—at home, in school, or with friends.  Encourage your child to create a “Voice Box” : a small box or jar where they can write or draw their thoughts, ideas, or questions on slips of paper. Set a regular time to sit together and discuss the ideas in the box.  This activity helps children understand that their opinions are important, encourages them to express themselves, and teaches that adults should listen and take their views seriously.  Key date reminders:   October   15 th  - Pre-school Diwali parent/ carer workshop 8.00am- 9.00am   15 th  – Reception Diwali parent/ carer workshop 1.30pm-2.45pm   16 th  - Y2/Y3 Diwali Performance 1:45pm   17 th  – Y1 Diwali Performance 8:30am   17 th  - Diwali dress up day  20th Oct- 31st Oct - Half Term (20th – 24th Half term for Preschool only)   21st and 22nd Diwali and Govardhan Puja, school closed as part of half term     November    21st - AST staff training day, school closed   27th – Y2 Parents SATS meeting   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 Daffodil 90.40% 2nd Rank Acorn 90.20% 3rd Rank Tulip 90.01% Experience Events:     We are excited to share that we have planned a range of extracurricular events this year to further enrich and enhance the children’s learning experiences. These opportunities will support and extend classroom learning in fun and engaging ways.   Payments for these events are now open on Arbor and will close on Monday 13th October 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.   Thank you for your continued support in helping us provide the very best for the children.  PTFA Events 🎭   Gujarati Stand-Up Comedy Night 🤣 Featuring Dr. Avani Vyas & Jitendra Kumar 📅 Date: [Insert Date] | ⏰ 7:00pm onwards📍 Venue: [Insert Venue] 🎟️ Tickets: £15 – First 4 Rows (Reserved Seating) £10 – General Admission (Free Seating) 👉  Book Comedy Night Tickets Hanuman Chalisa – 15th November   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 Upcoming Events Music Maestros Concert Booking details https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/avanti-fields-ptfa/t-dkaggrr   Community Events Diwali Celebration by LEICESTER CITY IN THE COMMUNITY AND WWF

Head of Secondary's Message Our Year 11 mock exams begin next week. These assessments provide an important opportunity for students to practise exam techniques, identify areas for development, and build confidence ahead of the summer. We know this can be a challenging period and ask for your continued support in encouraging regular revision, healthy routines, and a balanced approach to wellbeing at home. A full timetable and guidance for parents and students can be found on our school website: https://www.avantifields.org.uk/exam-information . We were delighted to host our Key Stage 4 Careers Event yesterday evening. A wide range of organisations attended, offering students valuable insights to support their decision-making for Post-16 pathways. It was wonderful to see so many families engaging with the event, and we hope all those that attended found the information and guidance both useful and inspiring. Student Council elections will take place this half term. The Student Council plays an important role in school life giving students the chance to share their views, contribute to decisions, and work on projects that improve our school community. Please encourage your child to consider standing as a Student Council representative for their tutor group. This is a valuable opportunity to develop confidence, leadership and communication skills, as well as to make a positive difference. We are delighted to celebrate Diwali together in school on Thursday 16th October. Students are warmly invited to attend in traditional dress  for the day. The celebrations will include a special collective worship and a range of subject-based activities linked to Diwali, giving all students an opportunity to learn about and enjoy this important festival. Warm regards   Ms N Kholia  Calendar Updates Monday 6 th  October – Friday 17 th  October: Y11 PIP1 Assessments  Tuesday 7 th  October: Y7 Meet the tutors evening (16:00 - 19:00)  Friday 10 th  October: Y10 CNAT LOPC trip    Department / Students Updates Diwali Festival Day: Thursday 16th October Alongside the various Diwali festival day activities, a special Diwali lunch menu will be served outline below: Mattar Paneer & Naan Spinach Rice & Raita Veg Bhajiya & Chutney Gulab Jamun & Ice Cream Far Far Salad, Pickle & Sambharo We look forward to a vibrant and meaningful day for the whole school community. Sports Fixtures update  Congratulations to our Year 10 netball team who played in a tournament yesterday against 4 other schools. The girls won three games and drew one and were absolutely incredible. They all played so well together and really excel in their positions. Players of the match were Nimrit for her effective goal keeping skills and Keah for her amazing shooting. Celebrating the work of our Avanti Fields GCSE Art Students We would like to take this opportunity to celebrate some of the fantastic artwork created by our students. Their creativity and effort deserve to be recognised and cherished. By showcasing their work, we hope to inspire and encourage all our young artists to continue expressing themselves and exploring their artistic talents.  India is by Akshit V Garden is by Aleena I School Council updates This week the school council have deliberated over the submitted applications for the positions of Chair, Vice Chair and Secretary on the school council. They have selected the following candidates to present their speeches next week. The Candidates are:  Chairperson : Abhay (10 Water) and Gopal (9 Water) Vice Chairperson : Krista (10 Water) and Tanish (9 Cosmos) Secretary: Hanaya (8 Cosmos) and Pranav (7 Aether)   We were impressed by the very high standard of all applications, and we encourage those who were not successful this year to reapply next year. Navratri Celebration This year, students and staff gathered daily in the school’s worship hall at lunch times, to observe the Hindu festival of Navratri. Over both lunches, over 80 students came together with teachers to offer aarti during this important festival. Students took turns to offer aarti whilst singing the sacred aarti song, and honoured prashad at the end. The students all commented how they appreciated this opportunity which added to their personal celebration of the sacred nine days.   During collective worship, the staff leading the sessions in the mornings explained the deep significance of the festival and gave students meditations for their own observations of the festival.   My sincere appreciation to the members of staff who gave up their lunch times, to ensure a running of the daily rituals, and for their contributions of flowers and prashad.   It is always a pleasure to organise such events during these important Hindu festivals, and it is always very inspiring to see so many students coming along and taking part to nicely with devotion and enthusiasm. - Mr. P Patel  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 to BIJ Promotions for a wonderful Navratri celebration! For the very first time, we enjoyed 10 days of festivities at the school, and it was fantastic to see so many students take part. Parents were able to drop off their children with confidence, knowing it was a safe and welcoming environment. We’re delighted to share that over 3,000 people attended  throughout the festival! A big thank you to the PTFA for supporting BIJ in making this such a memorable success and helping establish it as an annual event. Special appreciation goes to the live musicians from India , who gave us an incredible atmosphere with their music, and to the Lettings Team for their continued support throughout. It truly was a whole-school effort, and together we made this Navratri celebration very special.   Upcoming Events: Stand-Up Comedy Night  – 10th October All profits go back to the school, so please come along and support us. Hanuman Chalisa  – 15th November, 10:00am –2:30pm 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 Stand-Up Comedy Night 🤣 Featuring Dr Avani Vyas  & Jitendra Kumar 📅 Date: Friday 10.10.25 ⏰ 19:00 onwards. 🎟️ Tickets: £15 – First 4 Rows (Reserved Seating) £10 – General Admission (Free Seating) 👉  Book Comedy Night Tickets We look forward to celebrating with you all!

Head of Primary's Message Dear Parents and Carers,   We are delighted to announce that we have now selected our Student Leaders for this year . These children have been chosen because they have shown dedication, responsibility, and a real enthusiasm for supporting our school community.   In their new roles, they will represent their peers, share ideas to help improve our school, and support younger children in setting a positive example. This is a fantastic opportunity for them to grow in confidence, develop leadership skills, and make a real difference.   We are incredibly proud of all the children who put themselves forward, and we are so excited to see our new leaders shine in their responsibilities this year.  Congratulations to all our Student Leaders who are listed below – we can’t wait to watch you flourish and inspire others!    Warm regards,  Ms Thakore    Pupil Leadership Roles:     Thank you all for the applications submitted for our Pupil Leadership roles – we were blown away by the effort put into these! This week, the children all voted for a school council representative and the teachers chose the Rights Respecting Ambassadors and Play Leaders. Please see below the results:    School Councillors:     Year 1:   Shreya C – Snowdrop  Aarav K - Bluebell    Year 2 :  Riddhi P - Daffodil  Kiaan T- Tulip    Year 3:  Malav V- Cedar  Ariya G – Chestnut    Rights Respecting Ambassadors:     Reception:   Kesavan T– Buttercup  Viaana R– Daisy    Year 1:   Aarav B – Bluebell   Vihani S – Snowdrop     Year 2:   Anaya N – Tulip   Adhyan P– Daffodil     Year 3:   Hannah P – Cedar  Nirav B - Chestnut    Play Leaders:     Year 3 :   Akshay G – Cedar  Eva R – Cedar  Arlen K – Chestnut  Tia P – Chestnut  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!   Avanti Fields Primary School Open Day We are excited to announce our Primary Open Day! We warmly welcome prospective students and their parents to join us on Saturday 11th October from 9:30am - 11:00am. . https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/avanti-fields-primary-school-open-day-tickets-1663899581439?aff=oddtdtcreator What to Expect on Primary Open Day: A presentation from Head of Primary , giving you key insights into our vision, values, and what you can expect from life at our school. Meet our dedicated teachers, tour our state-of-the-art facilities, and learn more about our innovative curriculum. This is a great opportunity to see first hand what makes Avanti Fields Primary School so special. We can't wait to welcome you! 9.30-10.00 - Tours/Food tasting 10.00-10.30 - Presentation/Questions 10.30-11.00 - Tours/Food tasting ​ Important Information for Attendees: Booking: Please ensure you book 1 ticket only, in the name of the applicant/student via Eventbrite. This ticket covers the student and 2 parents or guardians. Attendance Policy: To ensure we can accommodate all visitors safely and comfortably, we kindly request that only parents/guardians attends with the student. Extended family members will not be permitted to attend. Parking: Limited parking is available on-site. Additional parking can be found at Tesco Hamilton, which is within walking distance of the school. Arrival Time: Please arrive promptly at the time of your booked session, as late arrivals may miss key parts of the presentation or tour We look forward to welcoming you and helping you discover all that our school has to offer! ​ Stars of the week   Each week, we celebrate a pupil who truly embodies the values of the Avanti Way—whether it’s showing compassion, demonstrating self-discipline, striving for excellence, or fostering spiritual insight. This recognition is more than just good work—it's about living our values and inspiring others to do the same.   Acorn Krisha has been listening really well and contributing to class discussions.   Walnut Ansh has been using his self-discipline value and making sure he is doing good tidying up in the construction area.   Buttercup Ariah has been a kind friend always cheering up friends that are feeling sad and showing them empathy.  Daisy Ditya for always making good choices and being a role model to others. Well done Ditya!  Bluebell Pavan K for showing kindness and respect to others and always trying his best in all areas of their learning.   Snowdrop Kairav J for always offering to help around the classroom and respecting his classroom environment. Well done!  Daffodil Shivaay G for your fantastic attitude and amazing enthusiasm during our Mechanisms lesson on cars and vehicles! Your energy, curiosity, and excitement made learning so much fun! Well Done!  Tulip Anokhi D for showing great enthusiasm in her DT lessons. She designed a new vehicle and labelled the parts independently. She has also shown a real commitment to developing her reading on a daily basis. Well done!  Cedar Eva R for her hard work and focus in Maths lessons – what a brilliant attitude in someone so young! Well done, Eva!  Chestnut Harsharan S for writing a phenomenal piece of work in Literacy, and for being a kind friend to everyone! You are so empathetic and we are all very lucky to know such a kind friend Rights Respecting Article of the week:     Every week, children will be learning about an ‘Article of the Week’. This will help our children to learn and develop an understanding about the Convention on the Rights of the Child articles.      Article 27: Every Child Has the Right to a Good Standard of Living   Harvest and Sharing Food   Talk with your child about how harvests provide the food we eat and how it’s important that all children have enough to eat. Together, take a walk outside or visit a local market or garden and look for different foods that come from harvests—fruits, vegetables, grains, and more.  Encourage your child to collect or photograph some of the foods they see, and together create a small “Harvest Table” at home. You could arrange real fruits, vegetables, or grains, and even discuss ways to share food with family, friends, or neighbours.  This activity helps children connect with the sources of their food, appreciate the work that goes into growing it, and understand that every child has the right to enough food and a good standard of living.  Key date reminders:   October   7 th  / 9 th  - Parents Evening 3.00pm- 5.30pm   15 th  - Pre-school Diwali parent/ carer workshop 8.00am- 9.00am   15 th  – Reception Diwali parent/ carer workshop 1.30pm-2.45pm   16 th  - Y2/Y3 Diwali Performance 1:45pm   17 th  – Y1 Diwali Performance 8:30am   17 th  - Diwali dress up day   We have an abundance of events that take place at school, to see the overview for the year please click on the link below: Term Dates & Calendar | Avanti Fields School   WOW Walk to School News     Thank you to all families for trying their best to be more active at travelling to school each morning.  We have seen a fantastic response to the Walk to school initiative, as we started the year at 90% of families driving to school and this is now only 65%. Well done to all!     Our very own WOW Ambassadors have been busy awarding Year 2 and Year 3 pupils with their September badges for travelling to school actively at least once a week.  Congratulations  to those children who have been awarded and keep up the active travels in October!  Attendance Celebration: 1st Rank Cedar 100% 2nd Rank Daffodil 95.20% 3rd Rank Acron 95% Harvest donation to St Deny's Church This Harvest, our school community is coming together to support those in need by collecting donations of non-perishable food items for our local St Deny’s Church. We invite families to share generously so that every contribution can make a difference to others. Guided by our Avanti values of  Respect, Integrity, Courage, Empathy, and Gratitude , we offer not just food but also kindness, dignity, and hope. Together, let’s celebrate the season of abundance by giving back to our wider community. The deadline will be Thursday 9th October.  Tinned soup, Tinned tomatoes 400g,Tinned potatoes, Tinned Sweetcorn, Tinned Carrots1ltr UHT milk1ltr UHT juice Tinned fruit 400gCurry Sauce Custard Rice pudding Shampoo Sponge puddings Tinned Pulses Shower gel Cooking oil, Pasta, Rice, Flour ,Conditioner ,Sugar Thank you for your continued support.   🎶 Tabla Lessons for Our Y2 & Y3 students  🎶 We are thrilled to announce the Tabla lessons for our Y2 & Y3 children! This is a wonderful opportunity for your child to learn the rich rhythms of this traditional instrument in a fun and engaging environment. Please note: Lessons will begin from 10 th  October, every Friday. ( During Lunch times) 🪘 For more information on fees and to book a place, please see the poster below and register using the link provided. https://ukleicestershire.speedadmin.dk/registration?signupSchoolID=1785#/Course/151/0/1685/1785 or open the flyer (attached) . The lessons will take place during lunch times on a Friday which means there will be no impact on lessons.  Reminder :Parents Evening- 7 th  and 9 th  October   Please attend your parent consultation evening during your booked time slots. If you are unable to attend on the scheduled day, kindly inform the relevant class teacher in advance. They will do their best to accommodate and address the matter.   Primary Experience Events We are excited to share that we have planned a range of extracurricular events this year to further enrich and enhance the children’s learning experiences. These opportunities will support and extend classroom learning in fun and engaging ways.   Payments for these events are now open on Arbor and will close on Monday 13th October 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.   Thank you for your continued support. PTFA Events A huge thank you to BIJ Promotions for a wonderful Navratri celebration! For the very first time, we enjoyed 10 days of festivities at the school, and it was fantastic to see so many students take part. Parents were able to drop off their children with confidence, knowing it was a safe and welcoming environment. We’re delighted to share that over 3,000 people attended  throughout the festival! A big thank you to the PTFA for supporting BIJ in making this such a memorable success and helping establish it as an annual event. Special appreciation goes to the live musicians from India , who gave us an incredible atmosphere with their music, and to the Lettings Team for their continued support throughout. It truly was a whole-school effort, and together we made this Navratri celebration very special.   Upcoming Events: Stand-Up Comedy Night  – 10th October All profits go back to the school, so please come along and support us. Hanuman Chalisa  – 15th November, 10:00am –2:30pm 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 Stand-Up Comedy Night 🤣 Featuring Dr. Avani Vyas & Jitendra Kumar 📅 Date: [Insert Date] | ⏰ 7:00pm onwards📍 Venue: [Insert Venue] 🎟️ Tickets: £15 – First 4 Rows (Reserved Seating) £10 – General Admission (Free Seating) 👉  Book Comedy Night Tickets

Head of Primary's Message Dear Parents and Carers,   As we approach the half-term, we would like to take this opportunity to meet with all parents during our Parents’ Evenings. These meetings are an important chance for us to work together in supporting your child’s learning and development, and we do hope that all parents are able to book in for this valuable opportunity.  Looking ahead, we are also excited to share that during the last week of this half term we will be celebrating Diwali . To mark this special occasion, we will be holding a pre-celebration with the children. The week will include a dress-up day, festival food, a range of Diwali-themed activities, and parent workshops/assemblies. Please below the key dates for parent and carer events:  October   15 th  - Pre-school Diwali parent/ carer workshop 8.00am- 9.00am   15 th  – Reception Diwali parent/ carer workshop 1.30pm-2.45pm   16 th  - Y2/Y3 Diwali Performance 1:45pm   17 th  – Y1 Diwali Performance 8:30am   We look forward to celebrating this vibrant festival together with our school community.  In addition, this year our Year 2 and Year 3 pupils  will be sharing a short assembly performance. Due to limited space, we kindly ask that only two   adults per child  attends this event. Similarly, for the Year 1 production , attendance will be capped at two adults per child .   Please also note: if younger children will be accompanying you, we ask that they sit on your lap so we can ensure there is enough room for all visitors.   Thank you for your support and cooperation in helping us make these special events enjoyable for everyone.    Warm regards,  Ms Thakore    Magical Moments    Every two weeks, we take time to celebrate the Magical Moments happening across our school — those special sparks of curiosity, creativity, and deep learning that make each day meaningful. Whether it’s a breakthrough in understanding, a beautifully presented piece of work, or a moment of teamwork and joy, these snapshots capture the best of what learning at Avanti Fields is all about.   We’re proud to share and celebrate these moments with our school community!   Sunflower This week Sunflower class have been learning about minibeasts and where they live. We went on a bug hunt and made our own ‘bug hotels’ filled with natural resources to match the natural habitat.   Preschool   This week, Pre-school have been learning to develop positive attitudes about the differences between people. We have made our very own self-portraits using a range of materials. Are we all the same?   Reception    In Reception, we’ve been diving into the magical world of Owl Babies !   The children have loved the story and have been doing some fantastic  writing inspired by it. We thought about what baby owl Bill said and practised sounding out with our Fred fingers and did some wonderful writing!   Year 1   This week, our Year 1 explorers set off on a mini magical mystery tour of our local community! Armed with clipboards, big smiles, and curious minds, the children hopped aboard the minibus to discover and locate important public places nearby.  Year 2   Y2 have been developing their role as Scientists these past two weeks.  We investigated absorbency, strength and flexibility with a range of materials. We were also lucky enough to make links with our secondary school and watch a Scientist carry out a burning experiment. This helped us to further develop our understanding of what happened during the Great Fire of London. We are curious scientists at Avanti!   Year 3   Y have been developing their musical knowledge with Miss Jones! This week they learnt how to play with boomwhackers to create their own beats. They are enjoying their music lessons so much!       Avanti Fields Primary School Open Day We are excited to announce our Primary Open Day! We warmly welcome prospective students and their parents to join us on Saturday 11th October from 9:30am - 11:00am. . https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/avanti-fields-primary-school-open-day-tickets-1663899581439?aff=oddtdtcreator What to Expect on Primary Open Day: A presentation from Head of Primary , giving you key insights into our vision, values, and what you can expect from life at our school. Meet our dedicated teachers, tour our state-of-the-art facilities, and learn more about our innovative curriculum. This is a great opportunity to see first hand what makes Avanti Fields Primary School so special. We can't wait to welcome you! 9.30-10.00 - Tours/Food tasting 10.00-10.30 - Presentation/Questions 10.30-11.00 - Tours/Food tasting ​ Important Information for Attendees: Booking: Please ensure you book 1 ticket only, in the name of the applicant/student via Eventbrite. This ticket covers the student and 2 parents or guardians. Attendance Policy: To ensure we can accommodate all visitors safely and comfortably, we kindly request that only parents/guardians attends with the student. Extended family members will not be permitted to attend. Parking: Limited parking is available on-site. Additional parking can be found at Tesco Hamilton, which is within walking distance of the school. Arrival Time: Please arrive promptly at the time of your booked session, as late arrivals may miss key parts of the presentation or tour We look forward to welcoming you and helping you discover all that our school has to offer! ​ Stars of the week   Each week, we celebrate a pupil who truly embodies the values of the Avanti Way—whether it’s showing compassion, demonstrating self-discipline, striving for excellence, or fostering spiritual insight. This recognition is more than just good work—it's about living our values and inspiring others to do the same.   Acorn Class   Harmeet K for trying really hard with her learning and showing empathy towards her friends.    Walnut Class   Anya G has shown great courage at lunchtime. She is trying new foods and beginning to eat independently.   Buttercup Class   Mantra has shown an ‘I can do’ attitude and persevered with his writing!  Daisy Class   Adhiraj C for trying his hardest in phonics and making good choices. Well done Adhiraj we are proud of you!  Bluebell Class   Arjun P for showing great courage and independence coming into school with a smile.  Snowdrop Class   Dhun M for always being sensible and following the Avanti Way.  Daffodil Class   Shreya P for her excellent attitude to her writing and a brilliant effort at her first published write on Toby’s character description. Well Done Super Writer!   Tulip Class   Selena B for working hard to develop her reading fluency and mathematical explanations. We are very proud of you!  Cedar Class   Krishiv M putting his hand up more in class and joining in with enthusiasm!  Chestnut Class   Shanaya V for always working super hard in every lesson, and for always presenting her work beautifully! I am very proud of you Rights Respecting Article of the week:     Every week, children will be learning about an ‘Article of the Week’. This will help our children to learn and develop an understanding about the Convention on the Rights of the Child articles.      Article 30: Every Child Has the Right to Enjoy Their Own Culture, Language, and Religion   Celebrating My Culture   Talk with your child about your family’s culture, traditions, language, or religion. Share stories, songs, or memories that show what makes your culture special. Together, make a list of things that represent your heritage—such as food, festivals, clothing, or celebrations.  Encourage your child to create a poster or scrapbook page titled “My Culture, My Identity.”  They could add drawings, photos, or decorations that show the traditions and values they are proud of.  This activity helps children feel proud of who they are, respect their heritage, and recognise that every child has the right to celebrate their culture and beliefs.  Key date reminders:   September     16 th  – Y1 Parent/Carer reading/PSC workshop 3:00pm – 3:30pm  October   7 th  / 9 th  - Parents Evening 3.00pm- 5.30pm   15 th  - Pre-school Diwali parent/ carer workshop 8.00am- 9.00am   15 th  – Reception Diwali parent/ carer workshop 1.30pm-2.45pm   16 th  - Y2/Y3 Diwali Performance 1:45pm   17 th  – Y1 Diwali Performance 8:30am   17 th  - Diwali dress up day   We have an abundance of events that take place at school, to see the overview for the year please click on the link below: Term Dates & Calendar | Avanti Fields School   Reminder :Parents Evening- 7 th  and 9 th  October   Reminder: . Upcoming Parents’ Evening – Early Connection, Strong Start   Please book your child’s parents evening appointment via Arbor. Please ensure you book your meeting slo t via Arbor by Friday, 26th September at 4:00pm. The sign-up system will automatically close after this time , and no further bookings will be accepted. Thank you for your cooperation. Primary Experience Events Dear Parents/Carers, We have sent information via email regarding the upcoming Primary Experience events for each year group. Please note that payments will be made through Arbor this year , and the deadline for payments is Monday, 13th October 2025 . If you have any queries, please speak to your child’s class teacher. Thank you for your continued support. Attendance Celebration: 1st Rank Chestnut - 100% 2nd Rank Acorn & Daffodil - 96.30% 3rd Rank Cedar, Daisy & Tulip - 96.20% 🎶 Tabla Lessons for Our Y2 & Y3 students  🎶 We are thrilled to announce the Tabla lessons for our Y2 & Y3 children! This is a wonderful opportunity for your child to learn the rich rhythms of this traditional instrument in a fun and engaging environment. Please note: Lessons will begin from 10 th  October, every Friday. ( During Lunch times) 🪘 For more information on fees and to book a place, please see the poster below and register using the link provided. https://ukleicestershire.speedadmin.dk/registration?signupSchoolID=1785#/Course/151/0/1685/1785 or open the flyer (attached) . The lessons will take place during lunch times on a Friday which means there will be no impact on lessons. Breakfast Club Volunteers We are reaching out to invite volunteers to join our Breakfast Club  at Avanti Fields Primary School  for 2025–26 academic year . The Breakfast Club runs daily from 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM  during term time. We are looking for enthusiastic and caring individuals to help support our primary children  and ensure they begin their school day in a positive and welcoming environment. Breakfast Club volunteers would be asked to support with the setup and pack away of Breakfast club and work with staff to run the club. We would welcome parents who could support at below time: 7:20 AM – 8:15 AM While we ideally seek volunteers who can commit from Monday to Friday , we are also open to more flexible arrangements to suit your availability. If you are interested in volunteering or would like further information, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us via this form: https://avanti.wufoo.com/forms/ry1ssoz1wuw23q/ PTFA Events The PTFA is proud to be supporting the promoters of this year’s Navratri Festival!  It has been wonderful to see so many of our students take part and make such a fantastic effort with their traditional dress.  This year, the PTFA chose not to run the festival directly, as the opportunity arose for a 10-day celebration rather than the 2-day event we’ve previously hosted. Instead, we focused on supporting the promoters to ensure the event could go ahead successfully – with all funding going back to the school.  We’re delighted that Promotions has received such great support from the school community, and we hope to see this festival grow into an annual tradition with live music!  A very special thank you goes to our teachers for attending and supporting the event on Thursday, 25th September. (📸 Photo below!) 🎭   Gujarati Stand-Up Comedy Night 🤣 Featuring Dr. Avani Vyas & Jitendra Kumar 📅 Date: [Insert Date] | ⏰ 7:00pm onwards📍 Venue: [Insert Venue] 🎟️ Tickets: £15 – First 4 Rows (Reserved Seating) £10 – General Admission (Free Seating) 👉  Book Comedy Night Tickets 💃  Kids Garba & Dandiya Afternoon 🌟  Fun-filled afternoon for the little ones!📅 Saturday, 27th September 2025  | ⏰  1pm – 4pm 👉  Book Kids Garba Tickets 🪘   10 Days of Navratri with Live Music from India!   Special Offer for Avanti Students 10 day pass for £30. Saving the students £10. Offer ends 16th September.   Call Bijal Kotecha for your discounted pass 07957 477330 Celebrate Navratri with live traditional music straight from India 🎶📅 22nd September – 1st October 2025 ⏰ 7:00pm till late every night📍 Venue: Avanti Fields School 👉  Book Navratri Tickets

Head of Secondary's Message As we mark the start of Navratri, I would like to extend my sincere thanks to our PTFA for organising the celebrations at school. Navratri is a nine-day festival that honours the triumph of good over evil and is celebrated with prayer, music, and the traditional dance of garba . This is a wonderful occasion that has brought our community together, reflecting the values we hold as a school.  It has also been encouraging to see such a positive start to our sporting fixtures this half term. Both the KS4 girls’ football team and the Year 10 boys’ football team have represented the school with great commitment. The KS4 girls in particular began with a series of excellent wins – a fantastic achievement and testament to their hard work.  Our enrichment programme is now well underway, with staff providing a wide range of clubs and opportunities for students to immerse themselves in activities that support their personal growth and character development. Looking ahead, our Year 11 students are excited to visit the Curve theatre next week to enrich their GCSE Drama course.   Warm regards   Ms N Kholia  Calendar Updates Wednesday 1 st  October: National Poetry Day  Wednesday 1 st  October: Y11 Drama Curve Theatre trip  Thursday 2 nd  October: KS4 Careers Fair    Department / Students Updates Sports Fixtures update  KS4 Girls Football   The girls have started the season with strong performances, seeing them win all three of their games with incredible scores. We beat St Pauls 4-0, Madani Girls School 5-0 and Moat 1-0. Player of the match went to Divya C for scoring an exceptional number of goals and motivating her team.      Year 10 Boys Football   Our Year 10 boys Football team played in their first games of the season and although they were off to a keen start they unfortunately lost their games. The boys have time to practise and improve their skills and team work before the season ends. School Council updates This week the school council have deliberated over the submitted applications for the positions of Chair, Vicechair and Secretary on the school council. They have selected the following candidates to present their speeches the week commencing the 6 th  of October. The Candidates are;   Chairperson : Abhay (10 Water) and Gopal (9 Water) Vice Chairperson : Krista (10 Water) and Tanish (9 Cosmos) Secretary: Hanaya (8 Cosmos) and Pranav (7 Aether)   We were impressed by the very high standard of all applications, and we encourage those who were not successful this year to reapply next year. Celebrating the work of our Avanti Fields GCSE Art Students We would like to take this opportunity to celebrate some of the fantastic artwork created by our students. Their creativity and effort deserve to be recognised and cherished. By showcasing their work, we hope to inspire and encourage all our young artists to continue expressing themselves and exploring their artistic talents. India is by Akshit V Garden is by Aleena I Our Elephant returns!   Did you see our Avanti Fields elephant in Abbey Park Café this summer? Our lovely elephant is due to return to us to live at Avanti from October onwards. We were set a target of raising £1000  by Loros. We aren’t quite there yet; can you help with a last-minute donation using our just giving page? It closes on 1 st  October – use the link below:     J Winter is fundraising for LOROS, the Leicestershire and Rutland Hospice      We will be holding a craft fair and raffle in school at various break and lunch times in the canteen the week beginning 29 th  September to raise a few extra pennies too before our October 1 st  deadline .  Navratri Celebration Mr P Patel has kindly arranged daily Worship and Aarti sessions during lunchtimes in the Worship Hall. We are delighted to see a large number of students and staff members taking part in the celebrations and gaining a deeper understanding of the significance of the festivity. Parents and Carers webinar Please see link below the live parents and carers webinar for further information and registrations. KS4 Careers Fair   Reminder: KS4 Careers Fair Avanti Fields would like to warmly welcome you to the KS4 Careers Fair on  Thursday 02.10.25. The event will offer a wide variety of organisations, providing valuable insights to students to enable them to make informed choices Post 16.  There will be 2 sessions to choose from and only 65 tickets are available per session.  First session: 16:30 - 17:15 Second session: 17:15 - 18:00 Maximum of 3 people per ticket please. PTFA Events The PTFA is proud to be supporting the promoters of this year’s Navratri Festival!  It has been wonderful to see so many of our students take part and make such a fantastic effort with their traditional dress.  This year, the PTFA chose not to run the festival directly, as the opportunity arose for a 10-day celebration rather than the 2-day event we’ve previously hosted. Instead, we focused on supporting the promoters to ensure the event could go ahead successfully – with all funding going back to the school.  We’re delighted that Promotions has received such great support from the school community, and we hope to see this festival grow into an annual tradition with live music!  A very special thank you goes to our teachers for attending and supporting the event on Thursday, 25th September. (📸 Photo below!) Avanti Fields PTFA is excited to present upcoming events for parents/staff and entire school community. Tickets for Navratri are selling fast please book your tickets by scanning QR code. 🎭 Gujarati Stand-Up Comedy Night 🤣 Featuring Dr Avani Vyas  & Jitendra Kumar 📅 Date: Friday 10.10.25 ⏰ 19:00 onwards. 🎟️ Tickets: £15 – First 4 Rows (Reserved Seating) £10 – General Admission (Free Seating) 👉  Book Comedy Night Tickets 💃 Kids Garba & Dandiya Afternoon 🌟 Fun-filled afternoon for the little ones!📅 Saturday 27th September 2025 ⏰ 13:00 - 16:00 👉  Book Kids Garba Tickets 🪘  10 Days of Navratri with live music from India!   Special offer for Avanti Students 10 day pass for £30. Saving the students £10. Offer ends 16th September.   Call Bijal for your discounted pass 07957 477330 Celebrate Navratri with live traditional music straight from India  🎶📅 22nd September – 1st October 2025⏰ 19:00 till late every night 📍 Venue: Avanti Fields School 👉  Book Navratri Tickets We look forward to celebrating with you all! PTFA team

Head of Secondary's Message We were delighted to welcome so many families to our recent Year 6 Open Evening. The event was a real success, with our staff and students showcasing the wide range of opportunities and experiences available at our school. The enthusiasm, commitment, and warmth shown by everyone involved left a lasting impression on our visitors, and we are proud of the way our school community came together to create such a positive evening.  I am also proud to share the success of our first cohort of students to complete the Duke of Edinburgh Award assessed expedition. The group demonstrated exceptional resilience and teamwork as they navigated their walk, camped overnight at Beaumanor Hall, and worked collaboratively to meet the challenges of the expedition. Their strong communication, leadership qualities, and determination shone through, and they should be very proud of what they have achieved. This milestone marks an exciting new chapter for the Duke of Edinburgh programme in our school, and we look forward to supporting more students on this journey in the future.  Warm regards   Ms N Kholia  Calendar Updates Monday 22 nd  September – Wednesday 1 st  October: Navratri  Friday 26 th  September: European day of Languages   Department / Students Updates Celebrating the work of our Avanti Fields GCSE Art Students The Art department are particularly impressed with the drawings made by Abhinav (Y11) for his current mock exam project on Gardens. We would like share his beautiful work with you. Navratri Celebration As Navratri begins next week Mr P Patel has kindly arranged daily Worship and Aarti sessions during lunchtimes in the Worship Hall.  Students are warmly invited to take part in the Aarti and join us in celebrating this auspicious occasion together. Let’s come together in devotion and joy as we honour the divine energy of Navratri.  Importance of Navratri & Vijayadashmi Hindus across world will observe and celebrate the grand nine-day festival of Navratri from Monday 22nd September to Wednesday 1st October . The celebrations conclude with Vijayadashami, (also known as Dussehra), on Thursday 2 October 2025.   Navratri is one of the most important festivals in the Hindu calendar, and is celebrated in different ways in different regions of India. From the iconic Durga puja in West Bengal full of rituals and celebrations, to Gujarat’s famous Garba dancing for nine nights, this festival brings together cultures and traditions all dedicated to the Divine Feminine energy (shakti) of The Absolute Truth.   Hindus worship Durga Devi in her various forms. From Amba in Western India, to Kali in Eastern India, each day is dedicated to a different aspect of the Shakti, feminine energy. The nine forms of Durga each represent a different phase of a female’s life. Each form mirrors life’s journey, and one can connect with her wonderful forms, and receive benedictions of strength and devotion to go through phases of their own lives.   Along with various rituals, pujas, and fasting, Navaratri involves nine nights of dancing with others in a circular motion with the accompaniment of music and devotional songs. In the centre of the circles is a ‘ garbo ’, a round, beautifully decorated clay pot with holes, some grains, and a small clay diya lamp within it. Garbo comes from the Sanskrit word ‘ garbha ’ translated as ‘womb’ which denotes life and creation. The Divine Mother (or shakti) is represented in the ‘ garbo’ as a reminder about the importance of all shaktis in our lives, from our mothers through to our daughters. The lamp and the grains represent the soul, and what we need to sustain ourselves in this world. Circumambulating the ‘ garbo ’ with joyous music and dance is an act of worship.The nine days also marks the war between Sri Rama, and the evil king Ravana. The battle of good vs evil goes on for nine days, and on the tenth, Sri Rama kills Ravana. Hindus burn bonfires with effigies of Ravana, whose ten heads represent the evil vices with us, such as greed, lust, envy, etc. The killing of this ten-headed demon reminds us of the importance to battle these vices of evil within own lives, with the help of Lord Rama, who is easily accessible in this age, through His divine and beautiful names.  Written by Preyesh Patel, PRE Teacher. Relationships and Sexual Education at Avanti Fields School At the start of each academic year, we provide details of our Relationships and Sexual Education (RSE) curriculum to our parents.   Definition of RSE The objective of relationships and sex education is to help and support pupils through their physical, emotional, and moral development. RSE is about the emotional, social, and cultural development of pupils, and involves learning about relationships, sexual health, sexuality, healthy lifestyles, diversity, and personal identity, appropriate to each phase of education. RSE involves a combination of sharing information and exploring issues and values. RSE is not about the promotion of sexual activity. Primary sex education is not compulsory in primary schools; AST primary schools will provide relationship education.   Aims   The aims of the relationship and sex education policy (RSE) are to: • Provide a framework in which sensitive discussions can take place. • Prepare pupils for puberty and give them an understanding of sexual development and the importance of health and hygiene. • Help pupils develop feelings of self-respect, confidence and empathy. • Help pupils to develop skills to enable them to understand difference and respect themselves and others for the purpose also of preventing and removing prejudice. • Create a positive culture around issues of sexuality and relationships. • Teach pupils the correct vocabulary to describe themselves and their bodies.   Statutory requirements   As a school in the Avanti Schools Trust (AST), we must provide relationships education to all pupils as per section 34 of the Children and Social Work Act 2017. Please see the Avanti Schools Trust RSE Policy for further information: https://avanti.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Relationships-and-Sex-Education-Policy.Spring-24.pdf   Please click the link below to view up-to-date information about what we teach in the secondary RSE curriculum at Avanti Fields School : https://www.avantifields.org.uk/pshe-citizenship Parents and Carers webinar Please see link below the live parents and carers webinar for further information and registrations. KS4 Careers Fair   Reminder: KS4 Careers Fair Avanti Fields would like to warmly welcome you to the KS4 Careers Fair on  Thursday 2nd October 2025. The event will offer a wide variety of organisations, providing valuable insights to students to enable them to make informed choices Post 16.  There will be 2 sessions to choose from and only 65 tickets are available per session.  First session: 16:30 - 17:15 Second session: 17:15 - 18:00 Maximum of 3 people per ticket please. PTFA Events Please see link below for PTFA Newsletter: Avanti Fields PTFA is excited to present upcoming events for parents/staff and entire school community. Tickets for Navratri are selling fast please book your tickets by scanning QR code. 🎭 Gujarati Stand-Up Comedy Night 🤣 Featuring Dr Avani Vyas  & Jitendra Kumar 📅 Date: Friday 10.10.25 ⏰ 19:00 onwards. 🎟️ Tickets: £15 – First 4 Rows (Reserved Seating) £10 – General Admission (Free Seating) 👉  Book Comedy Night Tickets 💃 Kids Garba & Dandiya Afternoon 🌟 Fun-filled afternoon for the little ones!📅 Saturday 27th September 2025 ⏰ 13:00 - 16:00 👉  Book Kids Garba Tickets 🪘  10 Days of Navratri with live music from India!   Special offer for Avanti Students 10 day pass for £30. Saving the students £10. Offer ends 16th September.   Call Bijal for your discounted pass 07957 477330 Celebrate Navratri with live traditional music straight from India  🎶📅 22nd September – 1st October 2025⏰ 19:00 till late every night 📍 Venue: Avanti Fields School 👉  Book Navratri Tickets We look forward to celebrating with you all! PTFA team