PARENT BULLETIN No. 17 - 11th June, 2021 - The Aylesbury Vale ...

PARENT BULLETIN No. 17
                                11th June, 2021

Welcome
I hope you and your families had a good half term. There is quite a lot in this week’s bulletin, which I hope
you find informative.
Firstly, some great news that our, now famous, Gadirova twins in Year 11 have made it onto Team GB for
the Tokyo Olympics. We were never in doubt and had our fingers crossed, so we will be cheering them on.
See below for details.
On a slightly more sombre note, an update to all head
teachers from Public Health England in Bucks notified us of
the increase in cases of the Delta variant. This variant is
seemingly more transmissible and could lead more cases of
students missing school. We have been warned not to
reduce or remove any of our current restrictions and we will
follow this guidance strictly and continue with our existing
measures.
If you have any questions about anything in this bulletin, please contact enquiries@theacademy.me
Take care and stay safe
Gavin Gibson
Academy Principal

Lateral Flow Tests
With the above information in mind, please can I remind parents to continue to conduct
your Lateral Flow Tests at home on Wednesdays and Sundays and log your result with us:
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Furthermore, if your child tests positive or displays symptoms, please do not send them into school
and call 01296 428551 or email enquiries@theacademy.me

Gadirova Twins off to the Tokyo Olympics!
Both Jennifer and Jessica Gadirova of Aylesbury Vale Academy
have been selected to represent Great Britain in the artistic
gymnastics team at the Tokyo Olympics.

Jessica soared to European Championships glory on the floor last
month with Gold and silver and bronze medals in the vault and all-
round events. Jennifer, who missed that event through injury, has
also emerged as one of Team GB’s hottest prospects.

We wish them both the best of luck and look forward to watching
them in the Summer.
Attendance Matters
Good attendance at school is essential for students to do well. It is very important that
students should attend school regularly and arrive on time. Time missed from school can
have serious educational consequences. It is parents/carers responsibility to ensure that
students are at school on time, every day, unless they have a good reason for absence.

If for any reason students are unable to attend school, parents/carers must notify the school on each day of
absence either by phoning 01296 428551, pushing option 1 for absence line or
emailing attendance@theacademy.me . Students must also bring a note of explanation on the day they
return to school.

Any parent/carer wishing to discuss their son’s/daughter’s attendance is welcome to contact the school’s
Attendance Officer using the contract detail above.

Parents/carers are advised that a students’ persistent unauthorised absence from school may lead to a fine
being issued.

Attendance Team

Hay Fever Medication
Due to the very high pollen count this time of year, we need to remind you that we cannot
administer hay fever medication in school unless we have signed consent and you have
provided the medication.

All students who require medication should be taking this before they leave for school.
If you need to discuss this with the Medical Officer Mrs Ripley please call Main Reception or email
enquiries@theacademy.me.
Ms Ripley, Medical Officer

Library News
I'm very pleased to be able to share with parents and carers that after more than a
year students are at long last able to return to the Academy's Library for book
borrowing and reading lessons.
 Building on these lessons we are also introducing a new reading scheme for all years
during their tutorials. Called "Read to Succeed" the initiative encourages students to
read a book of their choice and then complete an activity based on that book.

I'd be grateful if the Parents and Carers of students in Years 8 - 10 could remind their children to kindly
return any school library books which they still have outstanding from before the lockdown. Understandably
after so long many may have forgotten that they have a borrowed book or books. If they are unsure please
ask them to talk to me and I will be happy to check.

Mr Cluett, Librarian

Monthly Careers Newsletter - June 2021
To all parents, especially those of whose children are in Key Stage 4 and 6th Form, the link
below is of a comprehensive careers monthly newsletter for parents and carers. You’ll also
find events, activities and on university, work experience, understanding the job market,
skills, Labour Market Information (LMI) and everything you need to help prepare young people to enter the
fast-changing world of work. Please click on this LINK

Mr Anandavasagar, Careers lead

Sports Day: Friday 25th June
The Secondary Sports Day will be taking place on Friday 25th June. Students
have been asked to sign up for the event(s) they would like to participate in.
Those students will then be out of lessons the following times to compete in their event(s).

      Period 2: Year 7
      Period 3: Year 9
      Period 4: Year 8
      Period 5: Year 10

These are straight finals and the top 3 of each event will receive a medal and certificate. Please can
parents remind their child/children to bring their AVA PE kit along with sun cream and plenty of fluids if they
are participating.
Ms Fuller, Curriculum Leader, PE

Whole School Competition
As you are aware, the school has a house system with Franklin, Faraday and Nobel.
As part of National School Sports Week, we are holding a 'Design your own house
flag' which students from Year 7-10 can enter. The flag should represent their house
and entries are to be given to any member of the PE Dept. by Friday 25th June. The
winning entries will be made into a flag which will be made and displayed at Sports
Day 2022.
Ms Fuller, Curriculum Leader, PE

Uniform Exchange
If your child has grown out of their blazer or branded PE kit, we will happily take it off
your hands. Similarly, if you have a blazer that you want to swap for a different size,
and it is in reasonably good condition, we are happy to swap for a larger one if we
have one.

Race for Life: Monday 21st June
All classes that have PE on Monday 21st June will be participating in race
for Life. Students have been given a sponsorship form to try and raise as
much money as possible. Another option is to use this LINK to donate
online.
Ms Fuller, Curriculum Leader, PE

Getting Kids Active
With the summer holidays fast approaching and PE lessons being on hold until September, below are a few
suggestions of activities and programmes for students to get involved in to keep them active or develop
new skills

      Youtube: PE with Joe
      Workout Badges with Joe Wicks and Hey Duggee: Coming soon on Twitter, Facebook and
       Instagram
      Stagecoach Holiday workshops
      Jonathon Page Play Centre
      Fit for Sport Activity Camp (Milton Keynes)

Ms Fuller, Curriculum Leader, PE

       Thank you for everything you are doing to support the children at the
                            Aylesbury Vale Academy.

                                               Stay safe.