Congratulations to the recipient of the Spring Term French Award

Isabelle 

                               Congratulations to the recipients of the Year 3 Spring Term Merit Award Certificates:

Hollie, Alyssia, Viha and George 

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.

Awards:

3S - Whole Class

3A - Whole Class

3C - Whole Class

3W - TBC

Year Group Leader Awards:

3W (Whole class), Younus, Anaya and Aaron

Best Attendance:

 3S - 95.9%

Awards:

3S - Ruby

3A - Alyssia & Morgan

3C - Zara & Abby

Best Attendance:

 3C - 99.4%

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:

Awards:

3S - Mikail & Ahana

3A - Sarina & Ivy

3W - Anaya & Leon

3C - Jaanu & Arani

Year Group Leader Award:

Joseph W (3C) 

Best Attendance:

3S & 3C - 95.3%

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.

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. 

Awards:

3S - Hannah & Jithesh

3A - Elsa & Max

3W - George & Niya

3C - Abigail & Adam

Best Attendance:

3C - 97%

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 

Awards:

3S - Megan & Sophie P

3A - Emily & Miah

3W - Zion & Abimanyu

3C - Karshayan & Nitish

Best Attendance:

3W - 95.8%

Awards:

3S - Nicole & Iason

3A - Allan & Arthur

3W - Minahil & Aaron

3C - Ashvin & Rushda

Year Group Leader Awards:

Myron

Best Attendance:

3C & 3W - 96.1%

Design a Badge

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!

Awards:

3S - Jiyansh & Ellie-Rose

3A - Dolcie & Thrivida

3W - Sultan & Younus

3C - Aisha J & David

Year Group Leader Awards:

Halle & Dhurgsah

Best Attendance:

3S - 98.9%

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.

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

Ochuko and Nirvaan

Congratulations to the recipients of the Year 3 Autumn Term Merit Award Certificates:

Jannat, Aashi, Caleb and Aisha

Awards:

3S - Whole class

3A - Whole class

3W - Whole class

3C - Whole class

Year Group Leader Awards:

Olivia, Viha & Valentina

Best Attendance:

3A - 97.8%

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 

DT - Winter Bags

Next week in DT, we will be making winter gift bags using recycled materials.

Please can you provide your children with the items they wish to use.

This could include:

Cardboard

Old clothes

Buttons

String

Wool

Plastic bags

Thank you!

No Toys

This is just a reminder that children should not be bringing toys into school. 

Some of items have got lost or damaged, and as a result children have become upset.

Awards:

3S - Skylah & Woody

3A - Aaron & Sasha

3W - Avyan & Chloe

3C - Abby & Reggie

Best Attendance:

3A - 95.4%

Poppy Appeal 2023: Thank you!

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

Show Tickets

We have spare tickets for all 4 shows. Please email the office if you would like extra tickets.

These will be given out a first come first served basis.

Awards:

3S - Abeer & Jannat

3A - Myron & Alyssia

3W - Martin & Hiba

Year Group Leader Award:

Joshua

Best Attendance:

3A - 96.2%

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.

Year 3 - Born in a Barn Show

3S & 3A – Tuesday 12^th December at 9am & Wednesday 13^th December at 2pm

3W & 3C – Tuesday 12^th December at 2pm & Wednesday 13^th December at 9am

Ticket letters will be sent out on Friday 24th November.

Awards:

3S - Alia & Joseph

3A - Hasaan & Ayla

3W - Dhurgsah & Leon

3C - Joseph & Jayden

Year Group Leader Award:

Ruby

Best Attendance:

3S - 97.0%

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.

Awards:

3S - Ayan & Chiara

3A - Olivia & Oliver

3W - Dhurgsah & Younus

3C - Dylan & Arani

Best Attendance:

3S - 99.6%

Odd Socks Day: Tuesday 14th November

In support of anti-bullying week, on Tuesday 14th November children are invited to come to school wearing odd socks 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 

Awards:

3S - Mikail & Sophie G

3A - Isabelle & Nova

3W - Niya & Aaradhya

3C - Wai Ki & Halle

Best Attendance:

3S - 97.2%

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...

Recycling:

Please can you send your child into school with a few recycled items so that we can use these for our Hook Day on Tuesday 7th November 2023.

These can be bought in any day up until this day.

Thank you.

Reading Records & Book Changes:

As children move into Year 3, it is their responsibility to change their reading book. They can do this a maximum of twice a week and are encourage to change at least once a week.

It is important that parents are signing reading records and writing comments whenever a child reads at home. 

We recommend that your child reads for 10 minutes every night. 

Thank you for your support.

Awards

3S - Hasan & Siya

3A - Olivia & Morgan

3W - Lilly & Zion

3C - Darcie & Naira

YGL Award - Ahana

Best Attendance:

3S - 98%

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.

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.

Awards:

3S - Ruby & Lucinda

3A - Nevaeh & Vihaan

3W - Valentina & Tabitha

3C - Suddeeksha & Viha

Best Attendance:

3S - 99.5%

Parent Forum

Thank you to everyone who attended the Year 3 Parent Forum. 

Please see the slides below if you were unable to attend.

Awards:

3S - Attarah & Vinish

3A - Sarina & Caleb

3W - Sultan & Minahil

3C - Pritish & Arunima

YGL Awards: 

Aashi

Awards:

3S - Jithesh & Hollie

3A - Jamie & Oliver

3W - Noah & George

3C - Alisa & Adam

YGL Awards: 

Rushda & Marnie

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

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.

Awards

3S - Ahana & William

3A - Miah

3W - Rishahb & Quintus

3C - Daye & Aarvee

Best Attendance - 3W

PE Kit

Please make sure that your child has trainers for PE lessons as they're not allowed to wear plimsolls or their school shoes for outdoor PE.

Below is the uniform guidance for PE Kits in Years 3-6:

    Emerald green t-shirt with logo

Plain navy blue shorts

Plimsolls and trainers

Drawstring bag to store PE kit

Optional football boots and shin pads

Optional navy tracksuit in winter in addition to shorts and t-shirt

Snacks

As your child is now in KS2, a fruit snack at breaktime is no longer provided for them. Please ensure that your child brings a healthy snack into school with them to eat at break time.  

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