EduCake - Parent Webinar - Tuesday 10 March 3:30pm
Published 27/02/26
The English Team's new home learning platform, Educake, is delivering a one-hour parent webinar on Tuesday 10 March, at 3:30pm.
SECONDARY NEWS
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Science & Careers Week: Year 7 Activities (Wednesday 04 and Thursday 05 March)
Published 27/02/26As part of our Science and Careers Week programme next week, we are excited to be running two special events for Year 7.
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Year 9 Futures Day – Thursday 26 February
Published 27/02/26A 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.
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DofE - Do it 4 Youth: 120-Mile Virtual Challenge (1–31 March 2026)
Published 27/02/26To 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.
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AVA Students in the Community
Published 12/02/26Recently 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.
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Free Careers Support for Neurodivergent and SEND Students
Published 11/02/26The 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.
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Reception Enjoy a Special Visit from the Fire Service
Published 06/02/26A 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!
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GCSE History Trip to Berlin
Published 06/02/26Our 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.
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Have a Book to Spare? Donate to the AVA Library
Published 23/01/26Do 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.
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Lost Property & Uniform Reminder (Secondary)
Published 23/01/26Every 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.
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Exploring NHS Careers: Year 8 Assembly
Published 23/01/26Year 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.
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Archbishops’ Young Leaders Award – Now Open
Published 16/01/26Students are invited to join the Archbishops’ Young Leaders Award, led by Miss Miller as part of the AVA Christian Union.