<![CDATA[The Aylesbury Vale Academy News Feed - PRESCHOOL NEWS]]> https://www.theacademy.me%2Fnews%2F%3Fpid%3D185%26amp%3Bnid%3D6 Juniper Education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.5 (junipereducation.org) Sat, 28 Mar 2026 05:57:55 GMT Sat, 28 Mar 2026 05:57:55 GMT <![CDATA[ Limited Availability: 15 & 30 Hour Preschool Places ]]> https://www.theacademy.me/news/?pid=185&nid=6&storyid=900 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.

]]> Tue, 3 Mar 2026 09:22:25 GMT https://www.theacademy.me/news/?pid=185&nid=6&storyid=900 <![CDATA[ What a fantastic Vehicle Day – EYFS Play Event ]]> https://www.theacademy.me/news/?pid=185&nid=6&storyid=915 We had a wonderful time celebrating the end of our topic with an exciting day full of fun and learning. The children loved whizzing around with their friends, using the traffic lights, road signs and even stopping off at the petrol pump.

]]> Sat, 28 Mar 2026 05:57:55 GMT https://www.theacademy.me/news/?pid=185&nid=6&storyid=915 <![CDATA[ Easter Break Dates ]]> https://www.theacademy.me/news/?pid=185&nid=6&storyid=913 A reminder that the school will close for the Easter break on Friday 27 March at the end of the school day.

]]> Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:46:36 GMT https://www.theacademy.me/news/?pid=185&nid=6&storyid=913 <![CDATA[ Staff Quiz Night Raises Nearly £1,000 for Diabetes UK ]]> https://www.theacademy.me/news/?pid=185&nid=6&storyid=827 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.

]]> Mon, 1 Dec 2025 06:57:29 GMT https://www.theacademy.me/news/?pid=185&nid=6&storyid=827 <![CDATA[ Trainmaster Visit ]]> https://www.theacademy.me/news/?pid=185&nid=6&storyid=709 This week, our Preschool and Reception children had an unforgettable experience with a fantastic visit from Trainmaster!

]]> Sat, 29 Mar 2025 17:12:26 GMT https://www.theacademy.me/news/?pid=185&nid=6&storyid=709 <![CDATA[ Bend the Rules for April Fools (Primary Only) ]]> https://www.theacademy.me/news/?pid=185&nid=6&storyid=695 AVA PTA Presents - Bend the Rules for April Fools

]]> Mon, 24 Mar 2025 10:54:53 GMT https://www.theacademy.me/news/?pid=185&nid=6&storyid=695 <![CDATA[ Applying for a Reception place next September 2025? ]]> https://www.theacademy.me/news/?pid=185&nid=6&storyid=588 Here are the key dates to remember:

]]> Mon, 7 Oct 2024 10:46:55 GMT https://www.theacademy.me/news/?pid=185&nid=6&storyid=588 <![CDATA[ Autumn Half Term Holiday - Monday 28th October - Friday 1st November 2024 ]]> https://www.theacademy.me/news/?pid=185&nid=6&storyid=585 Please note that we won't be taking calls or responding to emails over the half-term break.

]]> Mon, 7 Oct 2024 08:48:59 GMT https://www.theacademy.me/news/?pid=185&nid=6&storyid=585 <![CDATA[ Information and Advice Drop In at Berryfields Family Centre Every Tuesday 10am to 12pm ]]> https://www.theacademy.me/news/?pid=185&nid=6&storyid=582 The Family Hub Team are available to offer help and advice at Berryfields Family Centre, every Tuesday 10am–12pm. No need to book.

]]> Sat, 28 Sep 2024 16:44:35 GMT https://www.theacademy.me/news/?pid=185&nid=6&storyid=582 <![CDATA[ Primary Play Space - Berryfields Family Centre Every Tuesday 3:15-4:45pm ]]> https://www.theacademy.me/news/?pid=185&nid=6&storyid=581 A free session for primary-aged children and parent/carers - Berryfields Family Centre. Every Tuesday 3:15-4:45pm - No Booking required.

]]> Sat, 28 Sep 2024 16:32:09 GMT https://www.theacademy.me/news/?pid=185&nid=6&storyid=581 <![CDATA[ Aylesbury Vale Academy Achieves Leading Parent Partnership Award (LPPA) ]]> https://www.theacademy.me/lppa We are proud to announce that AVA has achieved the prestigious Leading Parent Partnership Award (LPPA), accredited by Optimus Education.

]]> Mon, 2 Sep 2024 06:58:44 GMT https://www.theacademy.me/lppa <![CDATA[ Buckinghamshire Family Learning Upcoming FREE Courses and Workshops ]]> https://www.theacademy.me/news/?pid=185&nid=6&storyid=489 Check out the FREE, upcoming Buckinghamshire Family Learning online schools courses for parents and carers.

]]> Tue, 2 Apr 2024 12:19:35 GMT https://www.theacademy.me/news/?pid=185&nid=6&storyid=489 <![CDATA[ Preschool Visit ]]> https://www.theacademy.me/news/?pid=185&nid=6&storyid=482 On Friday 8th March Preschool were lucky enough to be visited by a pair of paramedics who had brought along their First Response vehicle for us to see. We spotted some letters and numbers on the vehicle and they even let us have a peek inside!

]]> Mon, 11 Mar 2024 03:21:44 GMT https://www.theacademy.me/news/?pid=185&nid=6&storyid=482 <![CDATA[ Thames Valley Police Visit Primary ]]> https://www.theacademy.me/news/?pid=185&nid=6&storyid=481 Last Wednesday we were joined in Reception and Year 1 by visitors from Thames Valley Police (and their Police van!).

]]> Mon, 11 Mar 2024 03:16:15 GMT https://www.theacademy.me/news/?pid=185&nid=6&storyid=481 <![CDATA[ West End in Schools Visit ]]> https://www.theacademy.me/news/?pid=185&nid=6&storyid=480 The wonderful Bimpe from West End in Schools came in for three days to work with all our children from Reception to Year 6.

]]> Mon, 11 Mar 2024 03:17:47 GMT https://www.theacademy.me/news/?pid=185&nid=6&storyid=480 <![CDATA[ Our Wonderful Early Years Environment ]]> https://www.theacademy.me/news/?pid=185&nid=6&storyid=358 For parents/carers who couldn't make it to our open event yesterday (28th September), we invite you to explore some photos showcasing our wonderful spaces.

]]> Sun, 8 Oct 2023 04:57:02 GMT https://www.theacademy.me/news/?pid=185&nid=6&storyid=358 <![CDATA[ Summer Reading Challenge - Primary ]]> https://www.theacademy.me/news/?pid=185&nid=6&storyid=334 We all feel very passionate about Reading for Pleasure at the AVA, and we hope all of our children will continue to read over the Summer break! We would like to introduce the Bucks Summer Reading Challenge to you all, which has been set up through the Bucks Library Service.

]]> Mon, 17 Jul 2023 08:05:04 GMT https://www.theacademy.me/news/?pid=185&nid=6&storyid=334 <![CDATA[ AVA'Bury Festival - A Great Day Enjoyed by All ]]> https://www.theacademy.me/news/?pid=185&nid=6&storyid=313 The inaugural AVA’Bury Festival last Saturday was a roaring success with more than 800 people from the school and local community descending on AVA for an afternoon of fun-filled activities and performances.

Huge thanks to the large number of staff and students who contributed to make the event as successful as it was.

In fact, it was so well received that we’ve already picked a date for next year’s event – save the date for Saturday 22 June 2024! Now changed to 15th June 2024!

]]> Thu, 31 Aug 2023 07:36:52 GMT https://www.theacademy.me/news/?pid=185&nid=6&storyid=313 <![CDATA[ Over £1000 Raised for Azaylia Foundation ]]> https://www.theacademy.me/news/?pid=185&nid=6&storyid=284 Thank you to all parents, pupils and staff who supported our successful fundraising event for the Azaylia Foundation, on Friday.

]]> Sun, 28 May 2023 10:01:56 GMT https://www.theacademy.me/news/?pid=185&nid=6&storyid=284 <![CDATA[ Primary Coronation Celebrations ]]> https://www.theacademy.me/news/?pid=185&nid=6&storyid=276 On Friday the Primary school had a marvellous day today celebrating the Coronation. 

]]> Thu, 11 May 2023 14:26:48 GMT https://www.theacademy.me/news/?pid=185&nid=6&storyid=276 <![CDATA[ Higgy’s Heart and Mind - Wear Red Day ]]> https://www.theacademy.me/news/?pid=185&nid=6&storyid=255 Today Primary staff and pupils all donned our red clothing and football gear to support Maddie's charity 'Higgy's Heart and Mind'.

]]> Sat, 22 Apr 2023 11:07:44 GMT https://www.theacademy.me/news/?pid=185&nid=6&storyid=255 <![CDATA[ Scholasitc Book Fair Success! ]]> https://www.theacademy.me/news/?pid=185&nid=6&storyid=254 A huge thank you to everyone who came and supported our Primary Scholastic Book Fair on 1st April.  We made a fantastic £867.36, meaning we earned £460.42 in rewards for our school! 

]]> Sat, 22 Apr 2023 10:58:40 GMT https://www.theacademy.me/news/?pid=185&nid=6&storyid=254 <![CDATA[ Bucks Family Learning - Free Online Courses for Parents and Carers ]]> https://www.theacademy.me/news/?pid=185&nid=6&storyid=250 Free courses throughout April and May 2023.

]]> Sun, 26 Mar 2023 16:12:39 GMT https://www.theacademy.me/news/?pid=185&nid=6&storyid=250