Announcements

SECONDARY NEWS

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  • Year 8 Parents’ Evening – Thursday 5th February

    Published 23/01/26

    We are pleased to invite parents and carers of Year 8 students to our upcoming Parents’ Evening on Thursday 5th February. This is a valuable opportunity to discuss your child’s progress with their teachers and gain insights into their chosen GCSE options.

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  • Have a Book to Spare? Donate to the AVA Library

    Published 23/01/26

    Do you have any books at home that are in good condition but are no longer being read? Donating them to the AVA Library is a fantastic way to give books a second life and help inspire a love of reading across the school.

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  • Lost Property & Uniform Reminder (Secondary)

    Published 23/01/26

    Every week we collect huge amounts of uniform and lost property left around school — from blazers and winter coats (not cheap!) to shoes, trainers and everything in between.

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  • Free Performing Arts Workshop (Year 7)

    Published 23/01/26

    We’re delighted to share an exciting opportunity for Year 7 students who are interested in the performing arts. We have teamed up with Aylesbury Waterside Theatre to offer an in-school creative learning workshop called Hopes & Dreams for the Future.

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  • Exploring NHS Careers: Year 8 Assembly

    Published 23/01/26

    Year 8 students enjoyed a fantastic set of presentations from NHS staff this week. In an extended assembly, they heard from representatives in Midwifery, Leadership Development, Physiotherapy and Procurement.

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  • Archbishops’ Young Leaders Award – Now Open

    Published 16/01/26

    Students are invited to join the Archbishops’ Young Leaders Award, led by Miss Miller as part of the AVA Christian Union.

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  • Geography Trip to Iceland – 13–16 January 2027

    Published 09/01/26

    We’re excited to launch a trip of a lifetime to Iceland, open to all GCSE and A Level Geographers. From waterfalls and glaciers to hot springs and the Northern Lights, this is an unforgettable opportunity to see geography in action.

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  • Inspire, Mentor, Develop - Join Our Employer Network

    Published 05/12/25

    We are looking to develop the opportunities we offer our students as part of our careers provision. A strong partnership between school and business brings real benefits to both – from inspiring young people and building their skills, to raising your organisation’s profile in the local community.

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

    Published 28/11/25

    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.

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  • Ski Trip Announcement: Santa Caterina, March 2027 (Years 7 - 10)

    Published 27/11/25

    Following our successful trip to Bormio, we’re excited to announce a new ski trip to Santa Caterina Resort in March 2027.

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

    Published 26/11/25

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

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  • Unifrog – The Complete Destinations Platform

    Published 23/11/25

    To continue providing students with outstanding careers guidance and tailored support when choosing their next steps after school, we use Unifrog, an award-winning online destinations platform. All students in Years 7–13 have access to Unifrog.

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