Andoversford Primary School

We are looking forward to welcoming friends and family to the Andoversford Christmas performance this evening. 

The school site does get dark at this time of year, even with our festive lights! It can be useful to have a torch to hand to help light the way. We will have open fires to help create a festive atmosphere - please take extra care around these and make sure you don't get too close. 

We hope you enjoy the show!

Our wonderful PTA, Friends of Andoversord, will be on site accepting donations on Thurday evening this week at the Christmas Performance. 

Friends of Andoversford support with funding many projects and other activities that help to contribute to the positive the experience of pupils attending our lovely school.

If you are able to spare any money, Friends are happy to accept any contribution, large or small. Please consider giving generously - it is for a worthy cause! 

Thank you for your support. 

We understand that school performances, especially at Christmas time, are joyous occassions and create precious memories for families.

We would like to kindly remind our school community that if you choose to take any pictures or videos during the Christmas performance, please ensure these contain your own child/ren only and do not include other children. 

It is important to remember the same when it comes to social media. If you choose to share any pictures on social media, please ensure that only your child is included and do not include images of other children. 

We take online saftey seriously within our school; please consider the safety of others and yourself when it comes to recording videos, taking pictures and sharing files online. 

Thank you for your continued support.

Beech Class are starting swimming next term. Their first lesson will be on Monday 12^th January 2026.

Please see the letter attached to this article and also available on the Letters and Forms page of the school website for more details: Letters & Forms | Andoversford Primary School

Please note, in order for the school to understand your child’s current swimming ability, please complete the short online survey that can be found here: Beech Class Swimming Experience Survey 2026 – Fill in form

We understand that it can be difficult to balance different payments, especially around this time of year. ParentPay allows for the cost of swimming to be paid in instalments on dates which suit you – please note, there is no obligation to pay ahead of Christmas.

If you have any queries, please do get in touch with the school office. 

We are very much looking forward to seeing those of you who can make it this Thursday for the Christmas Performance. 

If you have a member of the family who would benefit from attending an earlier time for the performance, either due to time constraints or any other reasons, they are warmly invited to attend our Quiet Performance Dress Rehearsal at 2pm on Thursday 11th December. 

All family members and friends are welcome. However, please do let us know in advance who will be attending at this time. 

You can let us know by emailing the school office: admin@andoversford.gloucs.sch.uk

Thank you for your cooperation. 

Looking for a fun Christmas craft activity for all the family?

Please see the attached flyer regarding a Christmas pop-up printing event taking place in Whitington this Saturday. 

We are very much looking forward to our Christmas Performance taking place this Thursday. The children have been working so hard and we can't wait to see their efforts come to fruition!

We wanted to take the opportunity to share with you some final details. 

Timings

As previously mentioned, all children will need to be dropped off to their classrooms at 5pm to get ready for their mini performances. 

While the children get ready, parents and carers will have the chance to visit the Friends of Andoversford stall to purchase Christmas crafts and warming refreshments. Purchases can be made using cash or card.

5:30pm is showtime! See the programme attached for the order details of our wonderful mini performances. 

After the finale, at approximitaley 6:15pm, you will need to collect your child/ren from their classroom. 

Please keep in mind

Both gates will be in operation at this time. If you plan on driving, we politely request that you use the back gate only please to avoid blocking the gate and road in front of the school. 

Ash Class children will have costumes in school that they will be changing into when they arrive.

Oak, Beech and Willow children will need to attend wearing a Christmas jumper or top please.

Please ensure that your child has appropriate outdoor clothing (coats, hats, etc.) for the finale outside. 

Thank you for your support, we can't wait to see you all there! 

Thank you to everyone who has taken part in the surveys and discussions about the school core values this term. The children have finalised the decisions on which values to keep and which to update. This has been a fantastic opportunity for them to steer the direction of the school and ensure that their voices are heard. 

Our Core Values are:

Pharmacy First enables community pharmacists to assess, treat and, where clinically appropriate, prescribe prescription-only medicines for seven common health conditions, without the need to visit a GP.

It is a fantastic service which is provided by all pharmacies in Gloucestershire. 

Most of the seven conditions are likely to be common amongst school-age children. Using the Pharmacy First service will be more convenient and quicker than making an appointment at a GP surgery.

Take a look at the link below to find out more about how pharmacies can help in the first instance of illness.