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  • Important Update on Free School Meals - Transitional Protection Ending Soon

    Published 07/03/25

    The Government is planning to phase out Transitional Protection for Free School Meals from April 1, 2025. However, children who qualify before March 31, 2025, will have their eligibility protected until the end of their current school phase.

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  • Successful Knife Awareness Initiative with Thames Valley Police

    Published 14/03/25

    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.

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

    Published 14/03/25

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

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  • Kickstart Your Sports Career – 'This is Base' Open Evening - Wednesday 26th March, Stoke Mandeville Stadium

    Published 14/03/25

    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.

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  • An Unforgettable Ski Adventure in Bormio, Italy

    Published 03/03/25

    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.

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  • Year 11 Prom - Thursday, 26th June 2025

    Published 14/02/25

    The Academy’s Year 11 Prom will take place on Thursday, 26th June 2025 at Bucks Railway Centre, Quainton, from 6:30pm – 11:00pm.

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  • Year 11 Leavers Hoodies Now Available

    Published 07/02/25

    Leavers Hoodies are available to order now via ThePrintLab.

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  • Children's Mental Health week

    Published 07/02/25

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

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  • Buckinghamshire Council Launches Mental Health Programme for Year 7 and 8 Students

    Published 07/02/25

    Buckinghamshire Council are running a mental health programme specifically for Year 7 and 8 students out of Southcort Family Centre.

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  • Upcoming International Trips

    Published 24/01/25

    Each year we aim to offer a range of exciting trips and opportunities for our students. 

    Despite our efforts to keep costs as low as possible, we understand that these trips can be very expensive for families. We would like to give parents as much notice as possible to allow for financial planning.

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  • Free Mental Health Live Webinars - Reminder

    Published 17/01/25

    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.

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  • Stop The Drop - Logo Design Competition - Secondary Phase

    Published 17/01/25

    Calling all students! - We're launching our Stop The Drop anti-littering campaign, and we need YOUR creativity to design the official logo

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