End of Term Timings - Friday 19 December
Published 05/12/25
Christmas break, end of term timings.
SECONDARY NEWS
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AVA Presents - Christmas Movie Night - Thursday 18 December
Published 05/12/25Our PTA are hosting a Christmas Movie Night in the Main Hall from 3:00pm to 5:00pm on Thursday 18 December.
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Christmas Concert (Cross-Phase) – Wednesday 17 December 6-7pm
Published 05/12/25Our Cross-Phase Christmas Concert will take place from 6:00pm to 7:00pm on Wednesday 17 December.
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Inspire, Mentor, Develop - Join Our Employer Network
Published 05/12/25We are looking to develop the opportunities we offer our students as part of our careers provision. A strong partnership between school and business brings real benefits to both – from inspiring young people and building their skills, to raising your organisation’s profile in the local community.
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Geography Trip to Iceland – 13–16 January 2027
Published 28/11/25We’re excited to launch a trip of a lifetime to Iceland, open to all GCSE and A Level Geographers. From waterfalls and glaciers to hot springs and the Northern Lights, this is an unforgettable opportunity to see geography in action.
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Staff Quiz Night Raises Nearly £1,000 for Diabetes UK
Published 28/11/25AVA staff came together on Friday 21 November for a lively Quiz Night in support of Diabetes UK. A dozen teams from both Primary and Secondary phases took part, raising almost £1,000 for the charity.
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Christmas Poetry Competition
Published 28/11/25We’re inviting all students to take part in our Christmas Poetry Competition for the chance to have your poem read aloud at our Annual School Christmas Concert on Tuesday 17 December 2025!
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AVA Christmas Bake Off – Year 7 & Year 8
Published 28/11/25The annual AVA Christmas Bake Off will be held on Tuesday 16 December, and this year's challenge is to decorate a round sponge cake or yule log with a Christmas theme.
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Christmas Jumper Day Secondary - Friday 12 December
Published 28/11/25Students are invited to take part in Christmas Jumper Day on Friday 12 December.
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Ski Trip Announcement: Santa Caterina, March 2027 (Years 7 - 10)
Published 27/11/25Following our successful trip to Bormio, we’re excited to announce a new ski trip to Santa Caterina Resort in March 2027.
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Student Parliament Marks UK Parliament Week with Debate and Democracy in Action
Published 26/11/25This week we have been taking part in UK Parliament Week.
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Unifrog – The Complete Destinations Platform
Published 23/11/25To continue providing students with outstanding careers guidance and tailored support when choosing their next steps after school, we use Unifrog, an award-winning online destinations platform. All students in Years 7–13 have access to Unifrog.