Andoversford Primary School

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. 

The ability to speak confidently and communicate with others is a vital part of life. We are working on developing spoken language in lots of ways at school - including through Gloucestershire's oracy competition. All classes will be taking part this year to help promote confident communication and give our children the skills they need to be sucessful later in life. 

Take a look at the attached letter for more details. Watch this space for a message from your child's class teacher about how the class heats will work as it is slightly different for the different age groups. 

The latest FACE (Family Advice Commmunication Education) timetable is out for January 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

We are very much looking forward to our annual friends and family Christmas Lunch on Wedensday 17th December! It is a lovely way to round off the festivities. Please see the attached image for sitting times. 

To help run the busy event run smoothly, please arrive a few minutes before the sitting time for your child's house. Both gates will be in operation - please only use the back gate if arriving by car to help with traffic.

Parents, friends and family will join their child on the playground when they arrive.

When the catering staff are ready, each group will be called into the hall to enjoy their delicious meal together.

Adults - don't forget your water bottle (or a nice cup of tea in a travel mug!).

This year on 2nd December, Cotswolds Arts Through Schools (CATS) has one week in which to raise £38,000 as part of the Big Give Christmas Campaign. Two trusts will be matching the amount that the charity raise, which means that its members, friends and parents will be aiming to raise £19000 in a week. 

CATS currently works in over 60 schools with over 10000 children, supporting to deliver high-quality arts-based learning.   

To donate, or find out more, click here: Creating Arts-Rich Environments in Primary Schools – Big Give

Dear Parents and Carers,

We are very much looking forward to our Christmas Performance taking place next Thursday.

Although the performances will be in the classrooms, we are hoping for dry weather as all classes will come together on the playground for the finale. 

We’ve outlined some key details below.

The performance starts at 5:30pm, therefore please can all children be dropped back to their classroom at 5pm to ensure there is enough time to get prepared.

Each class will do a mini performance in a classroom three times to allow spectators to move around and watch all of the shows. 

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. 

All children need to come back to school with appropriate outdoor clothing (coats, hats, etc.) for the finale outside. In the event of rain this will be moved to inside the hall. 

If your child is in the choir, some children have chosen to have a solo. The new lyric sheet was sent home with your child on Friday. 

We will send more details out in due course.

We look forward to welcoming you next week!

Thank you for your support and cooperation. 

Dear parents and carers,

As we have not had any Chritmas jumpers donated, please be aware that we will be cancelling today's Chritmas Jumper Swap Shop.