We are excited to share that our students recently had an assembly focused on the rewards they can earn here at AVA. We believe it is important for students to be motivated and recognised for their positive contributions to our school community.
On Friday 28th March The AVA Culture Club invited the residents of Chartwell Manor for an Easter tea party.
Great news! The yearbook is now available for purchase! This keepsake is the perfect way for students to preserve their memories, friendships, and achievements. Order yours easily through ParentPay for just £23.
As part of our ongoing knife awareness education, we welcomed members of Thames Valley Police on Monday morning to demonstrate their metal detection arches. Six police officers, alongside school staff, scanned and monitored all students in Years 9 to 13 as they arrived at school, conducting bag searches as part of the process. Parents and carers had been informed about this initiative in advance.
Thinking about a career in sport? 'This is Base' offers a unique mix of academic study & practical training to help students thrive in the sports industry.
Our school celebrated World Book Week with various different library and tutor time activities, as well as a Zoom Quiz hosted by the national literacy trust, which our reading ambassadors took part in. We had an exciting book swap this week, where students exchanged their favourite reads!
We are pleased to confirm this trip will be going ahead for those that have paid their initial deposits (current Years 9 and 10). We are working through sending confirmation emails. All participants and their parents/ carers will receive these by Friday 21st March.
This February half-term, AVA students embarked on an incredible seven-day skiing trip to Bormio, Italy—an adventure filled with skiing, fun, and unforgettable experiences. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Italian Alps, this trip was an opportunity for students to challenge themselves, bond with friends, and embrace new experiences on and off the slopes.
BOOK SWAP - World Book Week (March 3-7) (Secondary Phase).
Dear Parents/Carers - Help us celebrate World Book Week by encouraging your child to bring a young adult book to the library and receive a Book Swap Ticket!
Every morning, Duke of Edinburgh students carefully sort through and bring a selection of lost property to The Atrium, helping to reunite misplaced items with their owners.
We are excited to offer GCSE and A-Level Geography students the opportunity to visit Iceland, the land of fire and ice, from Wednesday 14th – Saturday 17th January 2026.
Buckinghamshire Council are running a mental health programme specifically for Year 7 and 8 students out of Southcort Family Centre.
