A group of Year 9 students visited Buckinghamshire New University as part of our Futures Day programme. They enjoyed a packed day exploring university as a potential pathway, including a campus tour, learning about the range of courses available, and taking part in practical sessions such as budgeting.
To celebrate 70 years of the The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, participants can walk, wheel, or run 120 miles anywhere, at any time, between 1 and 31 March 2026. It’s a flexible challenge that can be completed in small chunks — after school, at weekends, or as a family.
Year 10 Work Experience will take place in the week commencing Monday 18 May 2026.
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award parents' meetings will take place on the following dates:
An information evening for students and parents already signed up for the New York trip will take place on Tuesday 3 March.
We are pleased to offer Salsa Club for students who’d like to learn some new moves in a fun, relaxed setting.
On Friday 6 February, we hosted our annual AVA Careers Fair.
Recently a group of our Student Parliament and Duke of Edinburgh students visited Green Ridge Primary School to work alongside younger pupils on the importance of caring for the environment and taking pride in our local community.
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!
