Andoversford Primary School

The booking window for wraparound care for Summer Term is now open and there are some fantastic options on offer! Have you taken a look to see what your child would enjoy joining? 

When you are making your selection/s, please take note of any dates that your club choices are not running at the time of booking. These are detailed on the booking form.

As a school, we typically add first and last dates that a club is running to the parent caendar but don't typically tend to highlight pre-arranged dates where clubs are not running. 

If you require alternative childcare on a day a club is not running, please ensure this organised before that date.

Thank you very much for your continued support and cooperation. 

Dear Parents and carers,

We have received the below invitaiton from Cheltenham Town Women Football Club to share with you all. Please see the wording below and the attached flyer for more details: 

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Join us for a special Sunday afternoon of live sport as Cheltenham Town Women FC play their final home game of the 2025/26 season, and families from Andoversford Primary School are warmly invited to come along.

Cheltenham Town Women, proudly known as The Robinesses, compete in the FA Women’s National League Southern Premier – the third tier of women’s football in England, just below the Women’s Super League 2. It means fast-paced, competitive, high-quality football right here in Cheltenham.

Sunday matchdays at Kayte Lane are friendly, welcoming and affordable, making them a great day out for families and a brilliant way to support local women’s sport.

Final Home Game of the Season Cheltenham Town Women FC vs Hashtag United Women FC Kayte Lane Stadium, GL52 3PD Sunday 12 April 2026. Kick-off 2:00pm (Gates open 12:30pm)

🎟 Tickets Adults: £6 Under 18s: £1

Tickets available here: https://app.fanbaseclub.com/club/cheltenham-town-women-fc

Come along, be part of our biggest crowd of the season, and help us create a fantastic atmosphere for the final home game of the season while cheering on The Robinesses!

Please note: the fixture may be subject to change due to potential international call-ups within the Cheltenham squad. Any tickets purchased will remain valid if the fixture date, kick-off time or venue changes. The Club’s Cancellation and Refund Policy can be found on www.ctwomenfc.com.

As you may know, we are commited to improving the health and wellbeing of our school community and as such, we are a healthy school under Gloucestershire's Healthy Living and Learning Award. 

We understand that some parents prefer to send children in with a packed lunch. We ask that all parents please be mindful of what they are providing. All foods should be enjoyed aas part of a balanced diet. To encourage children to make healthier choices, we can all work together to help them understand which foods are treats and should only be enjoyed occasionaly. 

Chocolate bars, fizzy drinks, sweets and crisps should not be sent into school as part of a packed lunch. The majority of children's lunches should be there to fuel them for the day ahead. It is great to enjoy a small plain biscuit or cake, just as those with a hot meal do. Please avoid excessive sugary items, which don't help you to feel fuller for longer. 

For a range of lunchbox ideas why not take a look at the Good Food guidance? Click here for details. The NHS also have lots of advice about packed lunches - follow the link here!

Thank you for your support.

We have noticed an increase once again in those who drive to school using the layby and front gate.

This results in a more hazardous environment, especially in the mornings.

Parking in the front layby also prevents important school transport from parking in the layby where they are required to park.

We ask that all parents and carers who drive to school please park at the village hall and use the back gate.

Please do keep this in mind if you drive to school and help us to keep our school community safe and running smoothly for all.

Thank you for your continued cooperation and support. 

Today your child will be bringing home their school photo proof. 

On the proof you willl see information on how to order. The deadline to receive free delivery back to school is 17th March. 

If you have trouble in placing an order, you can contact DSP directly via email dsp.enquiries@gmail.com

One of the highlights of the Spring Term and our Easter celebrations is our yummy Easter Picnic, taking place on the last day of term at 12:15.

The picnic will include items such as spring rolls, sandwiches, mini pizzas, quiches, and more. 

Please note, a picnic lunch has been organised for all children; Thank you to Friend of Andoversford for their support.

There will be no hot dinner option available on this day and children do not need to bring in a packed lunch. 

However, any additional family members who wish to attend will need to order in advance.

If you would like to join us, please complete this short online form: Easter Picnic 2026 – Fill in form

All orders must be completed by the deadline of 15:10pm on Thursday 12th March. 

Additional meals for family members will be charged on ParentPay after the event. 

We look forward to welcoming you on what is going to be a wonderful end to the Spring Term – fingers crossed for sun!

Get ready! Easter is almost here! We are looking forward to our annual Easter celebrations, which are always a favourite. We hope that you can join us from 11:00 on Friday 27th March 2026. Parents, carers, friends and family are all welcome!

As always, we will be holding an Easter competition for children to enter. There is a trophy for the winner in each class. This year's theme is 'Novelty Eggs'. Children are invited to create an egg-citing pun with a decorated egg or egg-cellent scene! We look forward to seeing some cracking ideas! All entries should be brought into school in the morning of Friday 27th March for judging. The winners will be announced in assembly. 

Celebrations will start with the ever-popular Egg Roll at 11:00am! If your child wishes to enter, please ensure they bring a hard-boiled egg into school that morning. Jazzy decorations do seem to help the eggs roll faster so feel free to paint or colour the egg to bring luck!

This year, we have planned some Easter crafts to enjoy with your child before our Easter picnic. More details about ordering the picnic lunch for adults will follow, but all meals for children are already organised.

After lunch, you can sit back and enjoy our Easter assembly. Remember term ends at 2:00pm.

Do you really know how to best support your child to keep their teeth clean? 

Join a Free, Friendly and Informative Webinar! This month's webinar has been cancelled but please see the link below for details of the new date in April.

Designed to support families and caregivers in promoting good oral health habits at home.

In this session, we’ll cover:

• The importance of brushing and how to make it part of your child’s daily routine
• Tips for choosing the right toothbrush and toothpaste
• How diet affects dental health
• What to expect from school-based toothbrushing programmes
• Answers to common questions from parents and carers

The session is completely free and should take about 45-60 minutes.

More information can be found here: Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams

James Hopkins Trust are having an Easter Extravaganza on Saturday 28th March at Abbeydale Community Centre. James Hopkins Trust cares for children with life-limiting illness in Gloucestershire. 

There will be games, stalls, raffles and more. If you'd like to support the cause, please take a look at the attached flyer for more details. 

If you have a child who loves to dance, take a look at the attached flyer for details of a Holiday Dance Club taking place over the Easter holidays. 

To book or for more information, please get in touch via the details on the flyer.

The latest FACE (Family Advice Commmunication Education) timetable is out for March 2026.

It features a range of sessions designed to support parents and carers. A full timetable is attached. 

For more information, email info@facefamilyadvice.co.uk or visit the website: Face Family Advice | online parenting classes