Class Teacher Awards 15.4.24

A big congratulations to the following children who received an award in assembly this week:

Class Teacher Awards:

4M: Grace and Charlotte

4W: Diya and Vinnie

4S: Yusuf and Arin

4L: Jaygo and Simon

4O: Theodora and Hayden

Best Attendance: 4L 98.3%

Class Teacher Awards 15.4.24

A big congratulations to the following children who received an award in assembly this week:

Class Teacher Awards:

4M: Nick and T'LIssa

4W: Thulasika and Thomas

4S: Aarav and Anabel

4L: Andi and Jessica

4O: Autumn and Blake

Best Attendance: 4O 98.2%

 Congratulations to the recipient of the Year 4 French Award

Skanda

 Congratulations to the recipients of the Year 4 Spring Term Merit Award Certificates:

Casper, Sriya, Daniya, Emilia, Zmyah

Message from School Council

Dear Parents/Carers,

The School Council have set up ‘Quiet Areas’ on the playgrounds. We are asking for donations of unwanted  board/card games for the children to play with outside  (complete games please).

Please hand any donations to the class teacher or to the school office.

Many thanks,

APA School Council

RED NOSE DAY 2024

We are delighted to announce that the total amount raised was £687.08!

Thank you so much to everyone who took part and donated.

Year 4 Raging Romans Show

Just a reminder of the dates and times for the Year 4's shows. We have a few tickets left, so please see Miss Morgan at pick up if you require additional tickets. 

Monday 25^th March at 9.00am in the Studio Hall (4W and 4S) 

Tuesday 26th March at 2.00pm in the Studio Hall (4W and 4S)

Monday 25^th March at 2.00pm in the Studio Hall (4M, 4O and 4L)

Wednesday 27th March at 9.00am in the Studio Hall (4M, 4O and 4L)

Class Teacher Awards 18.3.24

A big congratulations to the following children who received an award in assembly this week:

Class Teacher Awards:

4M: Noah and Adi

4W: Hannah and Lucas

4S: Jade and Nivvi

4L: Reg and Jeshna

4O: Nainika and Benita

Best Attendance: 4W 96.8%

A big congratulations to the following children who received an award in assembly this week:

Class Teacher Awards:

4M: Charlotte and Daniel

4W: Riona and Abdullah

4S:  Daniya

4L: Ruby and Anaya

4O: Lezhi

Best Attendance: 4O 98.5%

Red Nose Day: Friday 15^th March 2024

The children are invited to wear their usual school uniform, and a red accessory, for a voluntary donation of £1.

The accessory could be for example a hair accessory, or a red t-shirt, or red socks, or a red hoodie etc - just anything they may have at home, there is no pressure to buy anything new!

Children can also wear red noses if they have them. 

We encourage you to make your donations via the schools Just Giving Page:

Red Nose Day - Avenue Primary Academy

If you would prefer to donate cash, there will be buckets on the gates at drop off and pick up. (Teachers will not be collecting money).

Thank you for your continued support.

Ramadan and Emotional Wellbeing

For anyone observing Ramadan, please read the following advice from Sutton Education Wellbeing Service:

A big congratulations to the following children who received an award in assembly this week:

Class Teacher Awards:

4M: Siyona and Sriya

4W: Joshua and Emma

4S:  Ian and Daisy

4L: Ayden and Shanley

4O: Prisha and Casper

Best Attendance: 4O 100%

A big congratulations to the following children who received an award in assembly this week:

Class Teacher Awards:

4M: Elsie and Harishan

4W: Harrison and Aadya

4S:  Jasper and Alex

4L: Sreeram and Avith

4O: Selin and Seyon

Best Attendance: 4S  100%

NSPCC Number Day

As a Trust we took part in the NSPCC Number Day on Friday 2^nd February. Both staff and children thoroughly enjoyed dressing up and completing a variety of fun activities throughout the day.

We are delighted to announce that the total money raised for the charity was £1,114.01!

Thank you so much to everyone who took part and donated.

Year 4 Visit to Sutton Baptist Church

Dear parents/carers,

During the week beginning 4th March, Year 4 will be going on a local trip to Sutton Baptist Church for the Easter Experience. The visits will be during the afternoon and we will be back for the normal school finish time. We will be having lunch as normal before we depart. 

Kind regards,

The Year 4 Team

A big congratulations to the following children who received an award in assembly this week:

Class Teacher Awards:

4M: Adora and Nayel

4W: Carinna and Alex

4S:  Arad and Chloe

4L: Vivaan and Joshua

4O: Whole class

Best Attendance: 4O  98.5%

World Thinking Day and Founders Day

Thursday 22nd February 2024

Thursday 22nd February, is the annual Thinking Day, where all members of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts are encouraged to celebrate, reflect on and renew the promise that they make shortly after joining.

This means that any child who attends a Girlguiding Rainbow, Brownie or Guide unit is invited to wear their uniform to school on that day should they wish to. 

Thursday 22nd February is also Founders day for the Scouting movement and any child who attends Beavers, Cubs or Scouts is invited to wear their uniform to school on that day should they wish to. 

Children’s Mental Health Week

This week, the children have enjoyed celebrating children's mental health week. The theme for this year has been 'My Voice Matters'. The children enjoyed sharing their likes and dislikes and came up with their dream day. We reminded the children to use our pupil voice groups, like the School Council, to ensure that their voices are listened to at school. 

Young Artists' Summer Show

The Young Artists’ Summer Show is a wonderful opportunity for UK-based artists and schools to engage creatively in the making and sharing of a piece of artwork that truly expresses their own voice. 

For a chance to exhibit your work at the Royal Academy of Arts both online and onsite, please read the follow guidance and attachments.  

There is no theme and artists aged 4-19 can submit a wide range of works which may include drawing, painting, printing, photography, sculpture, textile, fashion, animation, video, or surprise us!

You are required to complete the permissions form which must be attached for us to be able to submit your child's work. 

The art work must be completed independently by your child. 

Each submission can include a short artist statement ideally by the child. 

Please can all art works, that wish to be submitted, be returned to the school office by  Wednesday 20^th March. 

Happy Creating!

To Parents and Carers,

We have become aware of a large number of children wearing scarves during the Winter months. Unfortunately these pose a safety risk to our children - a choking risk-  and therefore we will not be allowing children to wear these to school. Coats can be zipped up fully to keep children warm. 

We hope that you understand why this has been necessary and support the School to keep our children safe.

Many thanks, 

Miss Guy 

A big congratulations to the following children who received an award in assembly this week:

Class Teacher Awards:

4M: Esther and David

4W: Sasha and Joe

4S:  Jack and Ruby

4L: Luciana and Jun

4O: Sam and Selin

Best Attendance: 4W  96.4%

Roman Shields

As part of our hook day on the week beginning 19th February, Year 4 will be making Roman shields. Please can all children bring in a large piece of cardboard (or a box that they can open out), tin foil and any other useful materials by Friday 9th February.

Many thanks, 

The Year 4 Team

Walk to School week is something we celebrate every year. This year, Living Streets are hosting a 'Design a badge' competition'. The winner could win the school prizes of up to £500! Please find attached the template for you to design your badge. If you need a printed version, please speak to your class teacher!

Make sure to read the 'Top Tips' for winning designs!

A big congratulations to the following children who received an award in assembly this week:

Class Teacher Awards:

4M: Elsie and Nick

4W: Sasha and Ryan

4S:  Ian and Jasper

4L: Ruby and Andi

4O: whole class

Best Attendance: 4W  96.4%

World Book Day - Thursday 7^th March 2024

This year, World Book Day will be held on Thursday 7^th March 2024. To celebrate this, we are inviting the children to come to school dressed up as their favourite character from a book. Please ensure the costume is appropriate for school. We will be engaging in a range of fun activities throughout the day to celebrate books and reading. Thank you for your continued support. 

A big congratulations to the following children who received an award in assembly this week:

Class Teacher Awards:

4M: Nayel and Adora

4W: Dinuki and Aadya

4S:  Daniel

4L: Simon and Sonny 

4O: Eldar and Mehmet

Best Attendance: 4M and 4W  93.3%

Dear parents/carers and pupils of Year 4, thank you so much for all of your cards and gifts. It really does mean a lot! We hope you have a happy and healthy break and we look forward to seeing you back in January for lots more learning!

From the Year 4 Staff 

Congratulations to the recipients of the Year 3 and Year 4 Autumn Term French Award Certificates:

Ochuko and Nirvaan

Congratulations to the recipients of the Year 4 Autumn Term Merit Award Certificates:

Adam, Miroslav, Mahnaz, Hadley, Ayden

A big congratulations to the following children who received an award in assembly this week:

Class Teacher Awards:

4M: Nick and Sofiia

4W: Hanah and Lucas

4S:  Daniel and Akshaya

4L: Ava and Maryam

4O: Tanish and Anna

NSPCC Number Day Friday 2nd February 2024

As a Trust, we will be supporting the NSPCC by taking part in Number Day on

Friday 2nd February 2024. This will involve many fun activities throughout the day, including Dress up for Digits!

Pupils are invited to wear an item of clothing with a number on it. (football shirt, cap, netball shirt or even a onesie!) Or get even more creative by dressing in a maths or numbers theme, this could be as a Numberblock (KS1) or a Times Table Rockstar (KS2). Be as creative as you’d like!

Donations can be made via the link below, or children can bring in some coins on the day to hand to their teacher (all donations are voluntary).

www.justgiving.com/campaign/numberday2024 

A big congratulations to the following children who received an award in assembly this week:

Class Teacher Awards:

4M: Agatha and Grace

4W: Vinnie and Diya

4S:  Felix and Daisy

4L: Lohita

4O: Ayaana and Hayden

Poppy Appeal 2023: Thank you!

On behalf of The British Legion Belmont Branch, thank you for raising £389.69 for the Poppy Appeal.

A big congratulations to the following children who received an award in assembly this week:

Class Teacher Awards:

4M: Nirvaan and Bella

4W: Meerub and Hannah

4S:  Jacob and Malali

4L: Azahra

4O: Sara and Lezhi

If you would like an application form, please visit our Health and Wellbeing page using the link below:

*Revised Date*

Class Parties : Thursday 21st December

The children will be having their class parties on Thursday 21st December.

Children are invited to come to school wearing a Winter/Christmas top and or accessory if they would like to.

The children do not need to bring in any food, drink or donations.

A big congratulations to the following children who received an award in assembly this week:

Class Teacher Awards:

4M: Aidan and Esther

4W: Jaden and Joe

4S:  Anabel and Hadley

4L: Jun and Rahal

4O: Caragh

A big congratulations to the following children who received an award in assembly this week:

Class Teacher Awards:

4M: Adora and David

4W: Rayan and Alex

4S:  Nivvi and Rohit

4L: Luciana and Jaygo

4O: Theodora and Raunak

Safeguarding - Advice for Parents

I would like to remind all parents that there is an 'Advice for Parents' page on the school website, on the  Safeguarding page of the school website (link at the top of the home page).

Here you will find information on: courses on parenting, safety at home and out and about, protecting children online, protection from abuse, supporting mental health and external support. 

You can also contact Mrs Brooke, via the school office, if you would like some specific support or advice on keeping your child safe.

Waterproof Coat

Please ensure that your child wears a waterproof coat to school every day. If you need assistance purchasing a coat, please don’t hesitate to speak to the school as we would be happy to help you.

Thank you for your continued support.

Remembrance Day Parade 2023

Thank you to Miss. Walls, Mrs. Stock, Mr. Burke and our Avenue Ambassadors for representing the school at the Remembrance Day Parade on Sunday 12^th November.

They took part in the parade and then laid a wreath on the Belmont cenotaph.

They represented us all so beautifully and made us very proud.

SES Water Workshop

On Monday 13th November, Year 4 had a visit from SES Water. They showed the children how water is treated from the Bough Beach Reservoir to our taps in order for us to have access to safe, clean water. We also discussed ways to save water and all children went home with a 4 minute timer for their showers at home!

A big congratulations to the following children who received an award in assembly this week:

Class Teacher Awards:

4M: Dharika and Adam

4W: Corrina and Abdullah

4S:  Arad and Maggie

4L: Aggie and Sreeram

4O: Theodora and Eldar

Odd Socks Day - Tuesday 14th November 

In support of anti-bullying week children are invited to come to school in odd socks on Tuesday 14th November if they would like to. 

Poppy Appeal 2023 

Dear Parents/Carers, 

On Tuesday 7^th and Wednesday 8^th of November our Avenue Ambassadors will be selling poppies on Avenue Road Gate and Dorset Road Gates 8.10 – 8.20 

If they have any stock left, they will be there on Thursday 9^th and Friday 10th, but stock sells fast. 

Paper poppies are sold for a donation of your choice, but all other items cost a minimum of £1.

Please be aware that it is cash only and no change can be given.

Thank you, on behalf of The British Legion Belmont Branch 

Are you aware of our Health and Wellbeing page? This is a great place for you, and your child, to find resources and support.

Please click on the link below to take you there...

A big congratulations to the following children who received an award in assembly this week:

Class Teacher Awards:

4M: Harishan and Yusuf

4W:  Thomas and Miro

4S:  Chloe and Adi

4L: Oliver and Peace-Maria

4O: Seyon and Prisha

World Mental Health Day

Today, we have celebrated World Mental Health Day. The theme of the day has been 'Mental Health is a universal right' and the children have completed a range of activities to help them to understand this. We focused on the idea of being kind, not only to others, but to yourself too. 

The children played kindness bingo throughout the day which included things such as 'say hello to someone new' and 'write down 3 things you love about you.' All of the children finished the day by writing themselves a kindness postcard, remembering a time where they had done something great.

A big congratulations to the following children who received an award in assembly this week:

Class Teacher Awards:

4M: Alanna and Adi

4W:  Thulasika and Audvik

4S:  Jade and Arin

4L: Kameron and Shanley

4O: Samuel and Mahnaz

A big congratulations to the following children who received an award in assembly this week:

Class Teacher Awards:

4M: Siyona and Boycie

4W:  Kori and Sophia

4S:  Elijah and Alex

4L: Zmyah and Advith

4O: Mehmet and Issaac

Black History Month

Throughout the year there are months that celebrate the history of different groups of people. These months help us to learn more about people, their history and their importance to the wider world. Black History Month is celebrated each year in October. It is a chance to celebrate the achievements of black people past and present.

A big congratulations to the following children who received an award in assembly this week:

Class Teacher Awards:

4M: Caiden and Daniel

4W:  Huzaifa and Harrison

4S:  Jack and Rathisha

4L: Jessica and Arham

4O: Paulina and 4O for their debating skills

A big congratulations to the following children who received an award in assembly this week:

Class Teacher Awards:

4M: Boycie and Sriya

4W:  Beau and Mayra

4S:  Anvi and Chester

4L: Anaya and Maryam

4O: Mehmet and Sam

School Photographer

19^th, 20^th & 21^st September.

The school photographer will be taking individual photos on the following days:

• Tuesday 19^th September
• Wednesday 20^th September

Sibling photos will be taken on:

• Thursday 21^st September

Zoolab

Year 4 had the wonderful experience of a workshop from Zoolab this week. The children were able to encounter a variety of species, while learning about how they adapt to their preferred environment of the rainforest. 

Home Time Arrangements

Please ensure that you are adhering to your child’s pick up times:

• Monday – Thursday 3.05 / Fridays 2.10 : Years 3 & 4 ONLY

Years 5 & 6 Parents / Carers please queue up at the side of the gates and wait for the member of staff on duty to let you in

• Monday – Thursday 3.10 / Fridays 2.15: Years 5 & 6

Please follow the one way system (keep to the left of the chains) and make sure you are not obstructing the paths.

These measurements are in place to ease congestion and ensure that all children are collected safely.

Thank you for your continued support.

Well done to all of Year 4 for settling in well! A big congratulations to the following children who received an award in assembly this week:

Class Teacher Awards:

4M: Charlotte and Skanda

4W:  Riona and Josh

4S:  Sunny and Ruby

4L: Reg and Ayden

4O: Autumn and Daniel

Dear parents and carers, 

We have had a fantastic first week in Year 4 and the children have all settled in very well. We have enjoyed getting to know them this week and are looking forward to starting more of our learning next week. As part of our topic and DT learning, we will be making shoebox rainforests - please can all children bring in a cardboard box (shoebox size) on Monday 11th September. We also have our Zoolab visit next week. If you haven't already, please can you go onto Arbor and make the contribution of £10. 

Many thanks, 

The Year 4 Team

Swimming

Hi, just a reminder of Year 4's swimming days:

Tuesday - 4O

Wednesday - 4M

Thursday - 4L and 4W

Friday - 4S

Please ensure that you child has their swimming kit (swimming costume or shorts, swimming hat, towel, flipflops (optional) and goggles (optional)) in school on their swimming days as every child must take part.

Sun Safety 

As the warm weather is still with us, we need to continue with sun safety. 

Please provide your child with a named sun hat and ensure that they have a named plastic water bottle (with sports cap opening). 

If your child requires sun cream, please ensure they apply it before school. If you wish them to reapply sun cream before breaktimes, lunchtimes or outdoor PE, please provide them with a named bottle. Staff are not allowed to apply sun cream to children, so please ensure that your child can apply it themselves.  

Open Classrooms

Wednesday 6^th September

Years 1,3,5

3.15 – 3.45

Thursday 7^th September

Years 2,4,6

3.15 – 3.45