The Mason Foundation is a national charity behind Propel Pathways — a new, free website designed to help neurodivergent young people and those with SEND build confidence, develop practical skills, and get ready for the world of work.
A fire crew and their engine visited school today to talk to our Reception children. It was a real highlight — the children loved seeing the fire engine up close (and even climbing inside!), and we could hear squeals of delight all the way from the staff room!
The AVA Parent Teacher Association has kindly purchased new equipment for our sensory gym, helping us further develop this valuable space for pupils who need time to regulate, reset and feel ready to return to learning.
Our Year 3 WOW Day launched their upcoming Stone Age topic — always a firm favourite with the children. The costumes were fantastic and certainly made the lunch hall an exciting place to be!
Our Year 10 and 11 History students demonstrated exemplary respect, curiosity and resilience as we navigated our way through an icy, snowy three-day tour of Berlin last week.
A group of Year 10 students visited the University of Reading on Wednesday 4 February — their first ever visit to a university campus. They said the day was both inspiring and really valuable.
Last week, Mrs Crumpton and Miss Chony met with our Duke of Edinburgh participants and issued letters to parents and carers with details of the upcoming Bronze Award Information Meeting.
Please can we kindly ask parents and carers not to park on Kentish Road adjacent to the school car park at drop-off and pick-up times.
Regular school attendance plays a huge part in your child’s learning, confidence and wellbeing. Being in school every day helps children build routines, friendships and the skills they need for the future.
Do you have any books at home that are in good condition but are no longer being read? Donating them to the AVA Library is a fantastic way to give books a second life and help inspire a love of reading across the school.
Every week we collect huge amounts of uniform and lost property left around school — from blazers and winter coats (not cheap!) to shoes, trainers and everything in between.
Year 8 students enjoyed a fantastic set of presentations from NHS staff this week. In an extended assembly, they heard from representatives in Midwifery, Leadership Development, Physiotherapy and Procurement.
