Andoversford Primary School

World Book Day

World Book Day will be with us very soon after half-term, so it is time to launch our annual competition! This year, World Book Day falls in Art week, so we will actually be spending a whole week celebrating the work of some of our favourite illustrators.

For the competition, we are bringing back an old favourite – the Wooden Spoons! All children are invited to decorate a wooden spoon as a character from a book. You might even make a collection of characters to tell the story. There will be a prize for the winning entry in each class. We can’t wait to see what creative ideas the children come up with!

Finished spoons should be returned to school on Thursday 5^th March for judging. Prize winners will be announced during the celebration assembly.

The new display will be up in time for parents evening so do take a look. Like last year, the art gallery will be set up during parents evening appointments to admire the fantastic artwork our children create.

It is important that the data we hold for your child is up to date.

If you move house, change doctors surgery or any other details change, please do let us know.

This includes changes to collection arrangements and allergies too. 

You can get in touch with us by email at admin@andoversford.gloucs.sch.uk or phone on 01242 820407.

Thank you for your cooperation. 

Dear Beech class families

We are visiting the Wilson museum tomorrow (Thursday). Please could you make sure that your child has a packed lunch with them in the morning, and could you also ensure that they are wearing the correct school uniform.

Thank you for your support

Mr Allen

Family Action is an organisation that provides practical help and support to children, young people and families across the UK. 

We've been sent details of some of their wonderful events coming up. 

Take a look at the attached images for information on their Stay, Play and Learn sessions and Community Cafe in Cirencester and also a timetable for their events taking place in Cirencester and Stroud.

All sessions are free! 

To have a look at some of the amazing work Family Action do, you can take a look at their website. Family Action: Supporting families at every age and stage of life

If you feel you may need support, you can contact them here: Get support - Family Action

Please be aware that there seem to be a lot of bugs circulating at the moment. 

We recently shared some information about when to keep your child off school. There is plenty of guidance available on the school website and and NHS:

Absence & Illness | Andoversford Primary School

Is my child too ill for school? - NHS

If your child has a vomiting bug or has diarrhoea they must not return to school for a full 48 hours after the last bout of illness otherwise they will infect the whole class and their teacher. This means that if your child is sick in the night, they cannot return for the following two days. Ideally, they should return after they have managed to hold down food for 24 hours too.

It’s usually safe for you to send your child to school with mild illnesses, like a minor cough, runny nose or sore throat. However, children should stay at home if they have a high temperature.

Please pay attention to symptoms and adhere to the quarantine period where necessery, as this will help to reduce the spread to other children and teachers. 

Thank you for your cooperation and support. 

Dear Beech class families

This week our Wednesday PE lesson will be switching to Tuesday. This is for one week only and will revert back to Wednesday after half term. Please could you make sure that your child has the correct kit in school tomorrow.

Thank you for your support

Mr Allen

 Dear Year 4 parents and carers,

As part of their Spring Term topic, we are planning for Year 4 to watch “In The Net”, an interactive play about internet safety on Tuesday 24^th March 2025 at Charlton Kings Junior School.

More information about the play and travel arrangements are detailed in the letter available on the website and attached to this notice: Letters & Forms | Andoversford Primary School

The school are subsiding the cost of this visit. We are asking for a voluntary contribution of £7.50 per child to cover the cost of the travel. Your child will not be denied a place on the trip if you decline to make a voluntary contribution.  However, we will not be able to continue with the visit if it is clear there will be insufficient contributions to cover the costs. In an effort to become a ‘cashless’ school, payment should be made online via ParentPay. 

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

We wanted to share with you information about a parent support group for parents of children with additional needs (with or without a diagnosis) being run locally in Bourton on the Water. 

The support group are running on dates in February, April and June, and is a friendly and safe space for all parents and careers.

If you feel you need additional support or to meet other parents and carers, please take a look at the attached image for more information. 

Dear Beech class families.

Next Wednesday (11th February) Beech Class will begin their DT sessions linked to food and nutrition. These lessons will continue after half term. Next week the children will be making and decorating biscuits. They will need to bring a container into school on Wednesday if they want to bring home their delicious creations. The container should be large enough to contain several biscuits. Without a container the children will be unable to take their biscuits home.

Thank you for your support

Miss Lamont and Mr Allen

Dear Oak Class Families, 

What a super week we have had so far, having visits from our new friend Beegu!

Just a quick reminder- hopefully the children have already let you know- but we are having our PE session tomorrow instead of Friday this week. Please could children make sure that they bring their PE kits with them to school tomorrow. 

We also have not had all adults repond to our form about the parent project which is taking place next week. Please ensure you have read the letter attched and submited your response so that we are able to cater for all children who may not have an adult with them for the session.

Thank you very much, 

Miss DW