The Aylesbury Vale Academy News Feed - PRIMARY NEWS

Limited Availability: 15 & 30 Hour Preschool Places

Tue, 3 Mar 2026 09:22:25 GMT

Are you looking for a Preschool place for your 3-year-old? We still have a limited number of 15 and 30 hour spaces available.

AVA PTA Presents: Race Night – Friday 24 April

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:51:08 GMT

Get ready for a fun-filled evening as the AVA PTA hosts its very first Race Night — a fantastic opportunity for parents and staff to come together, socialise and support the school.

Year 1 WOW Day

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 06:04:23 GMT

Year 1 had a fantastic WOW Day, designing and making their very own spaceships as part of our work on the story Beegu. The children were brilliantly creative and absolutely loved bringing their ideas to life!

Listen In! Our Primary School Pupils on Bear Cubs Bucks Radio

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 06:09:15 GMT

Every day on Bucks Radio, the Bucks Bear Cubs feature shares primary school children’s brilliant thoughts on life, friendship and even the universe – and recently some of our primary children took part.

Easter Break Dates

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:46:36 GMT

A reminder that the school will close for the Easter break on Friday 27 March at the end of the school day.

Lent & Ramadan Donation Drive: Supporting Aylesbury Vineyard Storehouse

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 20:58:19 GMT

This term, during the period of Lent and Ramadan, we will be supporting the Aylesbury Vineyard Storehouse by collecting donations in the run‑up to Easter.

A Happy Holi to Our Hindu Community

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 04:44:01 GMT

Next week on Wednesday 04 March, Hindus around the world will celebrate Holi – the Festival of Colours, marking the arrival of spring and new beginnings.

Reception Enjoy a Special Visit from the Fire Service

Sun, 8 Feb 2026 07:09:56 GMT

A fire crew and their engine visited school today to talk to our Reception children. It was a real highlight — the children loved seeing the fire engine up close (and even climbing inside!), and we could hear squeals of delight all the way from the staff room!

New Sensory Gym Equipment Funded by Our PTA

Sun, 8 Feb 2026 07:41:56 GMT

The AVA Parent Teacher Association has kindly purchased new equipment for our sensory gym, helping us further develop this valuable space for pupils who need time to regulate, reset and feel ready to return to learning.

Year 3 Launch Their Stone Age Topic with WOW Day

Sun, 8 Feb 2026 07:48:18 GMT

Our Year 3 WOW Day launched their upcoming Stone Age topic — always a firm favourite with the children. The costumes were fantastic and certainly made the lunch hall an exciting place to be!

MK Monstars Dodgeball Club coming to AVA!

Mon, 2 Feb 2026 14:06:03 GMT

AVA’s very own Mr Steel is bringing his successful MK Monstars Dodgeball Club to Aylesbury Vale Academy.

Harrison’s Annual Colouring Competition Winners

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 06:14:59 GMT

A huge thank you to our brilliant catering team — we loved seeing so many wonderful festive creations!

Primary Choir Delights the Local Community

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 08:18:50 GMT

Our choir continues to delight the local community and has done a wonderful job performing at local events.

Staff Quiz Night Raises Nearly £1,000 for Diabetes UK

Mon, 1 Dec 2025 06:57:29 GMT

AVA staff came together on Friday 21 November for a lively Quiz Night in support of Diabetes UK. A dozen teams from both Primary and Secondary phases took part, raising almost £1,000 for the charity.

The Rotary Club of Aylesbury Santa's Carol Float 2025

Mon, 1 Dec 2025 07:12:34 GMT

Ho ho ho – Santa is almost ready for his annual visit to Aylesbury! From Sunday 7 December 2025, Santa will once again be touring the estates of Aylesbury and visiting the High Street on the Rotary Club of Aylesbury Carol Float

Student Parliament Marks UK Parliament Week with Debate and Democracy in Action

Mon, 1 Dec 2025 07:12:10 GMT

This week we have been taking part in UK Parliament Week.

Winter Water Safety Reminder

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 06:39:32 GMT

As the weather gets colder, please take a moment to talk to your children about staying safe around frozen ponds, lakes and rivers.

Marking Armistice Day with Respect and Remembrance

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 08:14:28 GMT

This week our whole school took part in Remembrance assemblies, many led by Rev Lane. On Tuesday, we marked Armistice Day in school, with all children observing a minute’s silence at 11.00am. Some of our pupils joined their secondary colleagues to represent AVA at a Remembrance Service.

Urgent Appeal: Supporting Jamaica After Hurricane Melissa

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 08:20:57 GMT

The Equality and Diversity Club is launching an urgent appeal for your support.

Student spotlight: Koa’s gymnastics success

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 06:36:52 GMT

We love celebrating achievements beyond the classroom, and this week we’re delighted to share fantastic news from Koa in our AVA family.

A Heartfelt Thank You From Aylesbury Vineyard Storehouse

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 06:29:37 GMT

Last Tuesday 21st October, our Student Parliament rolled up their sleeves to sort the incredible Harvest donations collected across both our Primary and Secondary phases.

Free Mental Health Live Webinars - Reminder

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 04:42:05 GMT

As a school that works closely with the Bucks Mental Health Support Team, we wanted to remind you about the webinars they are running for parents this academic year.

Author Visit - Years 1 & 2

Sun, 12 Oct 2025 12:06:31 GMT

On Thursday 16th October, we are delighted to be welcoming author Paula Harrison back to our school to talk to our Year 1 and 2 children about her new book, Kitty and the Missing Pumpkins.

Tom McLaughlin Author Visit - Primary

Sun, 12 Oct 2025 12:15:06 GMT

This week, we were thrilled to welcome Tom McLaughlin into school to talk about his new book, Alan – King of the Universe.

Race for the Kids: Running for GOSH

Sun, 12 Oct 2025 12:21:49 GMT

Our children have taken part in Race for the Kids in support of Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) and their fundraising to build a new cancer centre. From start to finish, the energy and teamwork on display were fantastic.

AVA PTA Primary Phase Dis'GLOW - Friday 7th November

Sun, 12 Oct 2025 08:57:52 GMT

Primary Children… Get ready for the Dis-Glow!

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT

Sun, 5 Oct 2025 17:13:13 GMT

A huge 'thank you' to all the staff, students, parents, carers and members of the Berryfields community who made last weekend's AVA'Bury event such a huge success. We look forward to doing it all again next year!

Author Visit — Thursday 25 September 2025 (Primary)

Sat, 4 Oct 2025 05:08:23 GMT

Last Thursday, we were thrilled to welcome author Nat Harrison to speak about her debut novel, The Girl Who Raced the World—on the very day it arrived in bookshops.

Cheerleading Magic on CBeebies – Tune In 1st September!

Thu, 4 Sep 2025 08:44:53 GMT

We’re thrilled to share that one of our students, Shanade Wallace, will be making a special appearance on CBeebies’ much-loved family show Waffle the Wonder Dog!

Year 5 and 6 Enjoy Inspiring Anti-Racism Workshops

Mon, 7 Jul 2025 08:11:22 GMT

This week, our Year 5 and 6 pupils had the privilege of taking part in workshops led by Paul from the educational charity Show Racism the Red Card.

End of Term – Important Timings!

Mon, 7 Jul 2025 09:22:07 GMT

As we near the end of term, here’s everything you need to know for the final day - Friday 18th July!

Calling All Local Businesses - AVA'bury Festival

Sun, 21 Sep 2025 07:13:08 GMT

We're inviting local businesses to take part in our upcoming school festival, AVA’Bury, by hiring a stall at the event.

Family Centre Open Mornings – Summer Fun for Under 10s!

Tue, 1 Jul 2025 10:50:50 GMT

Buckinghamshire Family Centres are hosting free open mornings this summer, offering fun and engaging activities for children aged up to 10 years old.

Author Visit: Years 3 & 4

Sat, 21 Jun 2025 05:18:11 GMT

On Wednesday, we had the pleasure of welcoming the brilliant John Patrick Green, author and illustrator of the InvestiGators series.

Support AVA PTA While You Shop – At No Extra Cost!

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 12:05:32 GMT

The AVA PTA is excited to share their Easyfundraising platform - a simple way for you to help raise money for our school just by doing your usual online shopping!

Primary School VE Day Celebrations

Mon, 12 May 2025 07:26:55 GMT

We’ve had a wonderful afternoon celebrating the 80th Anniversary of VE Day in Europe.

World Challenge Fundraising Success!

Sat, 12 Apr 2025 06:17:11 GMT

A huge thank you to Tesco for their generous donation of Easter eggs and toiletries for our hamper raffle. Your support made a big difference—having so many fantastic prizes to offer really helped boost ticket sales and added a special touch to the event.

Book Fair

Sat, 12 Apr 2025 05:55:21 GMT

Our next Scholastic Book Fair will be held WB 12/05/2025. More details to follow soon!

Trainmaster Visit

Sat, 29 Mar 2025 17:12:26 GMT

This week, our Preschool and Reception children had an unforgettable experience with a fantastic visit from Trainmaster!

Easter Fun at Discover Bucks Museum!

Sat, 29 Mar 2025 15:59:10 GMT

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Author Visit – Rhian Tracey

Sat, 29 Mar 2025 16:54:38 GMT

This week, Year 5 & 6 had the amazing opportunity to meet author Rhian Tracey, who shared insights into her WWII-inspired books!

Getting Ready for Secondary School -Free Two-Hour Parent/Carer Workshop

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 12:40:45 GMT

Free two-hour workshop for parents and carers of Year 6 children in Bucks schools.

Moving Up to Secondary School - Free Support for Year 6 Pupils

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 12:31:50 GMT

How to... Move up to Secondary School - Free 6-week course for Year 6 pupils on what to expect at Secondary school.

Calling All DJs

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 12:07:10 GMT

The amazing new Aylesbury Vale Academy PTA is on the lookout for DJs (or aspiring DJs) to host upcoming school discos, starting with the primary school children!

Save the Date! AVA'bury Festival – Saturday, 27th September

Sun, 16 Mar 2025 13:37:46 GMT

Mark your calendars! Join us for a day of music, food, and fun at the AVA'bury Festival on Saturday, 27th September.

Exciting Author Visit for Reception & Year 1!

Sat, 8 Mar 2025 17:13:38 GMT

Mevan Babakar visited Reception and Year 1 this week to talk about her re-life experience as a child refugee. Mevan was born in Iraq, but her family needed to leave when war broke out. She spoke about the countries she needed to stop in before she finally made her way to England..

World Book Day Story Book Celebration - Primary Phase

Sat, 8 Mar 2025 17:14:12 GMT

The excitement at AVA Primary has been off the charts this World Book Week as we dived into the classic tale of Little Red Riding Hood!

International Women's Day

Sat, 8 Mar 2025 18:06:11 GMT

This year, we came together to celebrate International Women's Day by pledging our alliance to supporting the females in our school.

Children's Mental Health week

Sun, 9 Feb 2025 04:50:12 GMT

This week in both Primary and Secondary Phases we marked Children's Mental Health Week 2025.

Spotlight On Safeguarding - New Monthly Newsletter

Sun, 9 Feb 2025 09:36:19 GMT

We are excited to introduce our new monthly newsletter, Spotlight on Safeguarding.