The Aylesbury Vale Academy

🎶 Get ready for an ABBA-tastic summer musical with AVA! 🌟 Join us on Thursday, July 11th, or Friday, July 12th, at 7pm for toe-tapping performances you won't want to miss.

TICKETS NOW ON SALE HERE 👉 https://ow.ly/eeJf50Sq8Y8

Tickets are only £5 per person

Exciting news! Phase 2 of our Tech 4 Learners scheme is now available for all Aylesbury Vale Academy students starting September 2024 in Years 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12!

At AVA, we're dedicated to providing the best learning experience and preparing students for success beyond school. Access to technology is crucial for high-quality education, and our Tech 4 Learners 1:1 device program, in partnership with Freedom Technology, ensures every student has a Microsoft-compatible device for home use.

Join us in this transformative initiative through voluntary monthly contributions. The Academy will cover a signifcant portion of the costs for Pupil Premium, SEN, and Free School Meals students, ensuring inclusivity and equal access.

HOW TO ORDER
Student Device Programme - https://ow.ly/RYmV50StGGy
Student Device Programme (Pupil Premium/SEN/FSM) - https://ow.ly/5NLM50StGGG

KEY DATES
Portal opens - 1st July 2024
Portal closes - 11th August 2024
First payment - 25th August 2024

FURTHER DETAILS
Discover more about the benefits of Tech 4 Learners: https://ow.ly/2iK250StGGE

On Thursday 27th June, Year 10 GCSE History students studied the sites of New and Old Hardwick Hall in preparation for their historical environment question on the Elizabethan England paper next year.

The weather was perfect for a day of exploration, adding to the overall enjoyment and educational value of the experience. Students displayed a high level of enthusiasm, actively engaging with the multiple volunteer tour guides present at the site. Their curiosity was evident as they posed numerous questions, demonstrating not only their interest in the subject matter but also their aspiration to excel in their studies.

Aylesbury Vale Academy proudly announces attainment of the Leading Parent Partnership Award (LPPA) from Optimus Education.

Valid for three years, this accolade honors AVA's commitment to engaging and supporting parents and carers in their children’s education and personal development, alongside fostering community involvement. The journey involved enhancing parental engagement through policy consultations, improved communication, and responsive feedback.

AVA sees this achievement as a catalyst for ongoing efforts to strengthen parental involvement, guided by the award's rigorous assessment framework.

Read the full article here - https://www.theacademy.me/lppa

Waddesdon Manor Introduction to Art History Summer School 15th, 16th, 17th July 2024

For the attention of Year 11 students who have just finished Year 11 - Are you passionate about Art, History, or Visual Culture? Considering a career in the art world?

This summer, dive into an enriching experience with a free course at Waddesdon Manor, exploring themes of art and identity, gender, and secrets and treasures.

COURSE DETAILS:

Who: This summer school is open to state-sponsored students who have just finished Year 11.

What: A comprehensive course on art and visual culture, including interactive sessions and hands-on activities. Refreshments, lunch, and transport to and from local central points will be provided each day.

Where: Waddesdon Manor, Waddesdon, Aylesbury HP18 0JH.

When: Monday 15th July to Wednesday 17th July, from 11am to 3pm.

Don’t miss this chance to deepen your understanding of art and history while enjoying the beautiful surroundings of Waddesdon Manor. To apply, please fill out the application form https://ow.ly/exyW50SsBbs

For more information, please visit https://ow.ly/zOL450SsBbr or email [email protected]

We're thrilled to announce that bestselling children’s author, Eve Wersocki-Morris, will be visiting our school on Thursday, July 4th, 2024, to speak with our Year 6 and Year 7 students! This exciting event is organized in collaboration with Our Bookshop, located in Tring.

By purchasing her book "Forest of Forbidden Magic" at a discounted price from Our Bookshop's website (link below), you help support these wonderful author visits. Books ordered through this link will arrive on the day of Eve's visit, and she will sign each copy purchased.

**IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM BEN AT OUR BOOKSHOP:**

Parents, please order the book from Our Bookshop by clicking here https://ow.ly/vck950Sszam

🎶 Get ready for an ABBA-tastic summer musical with AVA! 🌟 Join us on Thursday, July 11th, or Friday, July 12th, at 7pm for toe-tapping performances you won't want to miss.

Tickets are only £5 per person – stay tuned for ticket release details!

On Friday and Saturday last week, 42 students braved the elements took part in their Bronze Qualifying Expedition.

The weather was not as forgiving as it could have been, however the students' resilience was amazing, impressing all nine supervising staff.

Whie the sunshine was intermittent - and was welcome respite from the downpours! - the camaraderie among the groups and the memories that were created will last a lifetime.

Each and every student worked hard to navigate their way from checkpoint to checkpoint and succeeded.

AVA'Bury Festival: A Celebration of Community Spirit

Last Saturday, June 15th, the AVA'Bury Festival united the local community for a day of fun and festivities at AVA. With a variety of activities including music, dance, food, and local wares, it was a memorable day for all attendees. Families and friends gathered to enjoy diverse culinary delights and soak up the vibrant atmosphere.

Overall, the AVA'Bury Festival was a great success. We extend our heartfelt thanks for your continued support.

**AVA Parents/Carers:**

Please read the important note and flyer from the Bucks School Aged Immunisation Team below.

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Dear Parent,

With rising measles rates in the community, if your child hasn't received two doses of the MMR vaccine and you would like them to, please complete the consent form using the following link https://ow.ly/bUCZ50SjJQW. Please use school code EE135879.

Kind regards,

Bucks School Aged Immunisation Team

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More information can be found here -
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/mmr-vaccine/
👉 https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/62b9bdc38fa8f57208da6188/UKHSA-12330-MMR-for-all-leaflet_June2022.pdf
👉 https://www.ovg.ox.ac.uk/research/vaccine-knowledge-project

AVA Students Excel in Silver Duke of Edinburgh Practice Expedition: Master Navigation, Map Reading, and Camping Skills

Twelve Year 10 and Year 12 students from AVA spent Thursday, June 6th to Saturday, June 8th navigating, map reading, and camping in preparation for their Silver Duke of Edinburgh Award. We were fortunate with the weather and received lovely compliments about the students' DofE etiquette and behaviour.

Well done to all the students and a big thank you to the staff who willingly gave up their spare time. Just one month to go until we're in the Cotswolds for the qualifying expedition!

🏅 National Sports Week 17th - 21st June🏅

📅 Traditional Sports Day: 19th June 2024
📅 Non-Traditional Sports Day: 20th June 2024

Two days of fun and excitement! 🎉

🎉 Come rain or shine, the AVA'Bury festival is on tomorrow! 🎉

🕛 Doors open at 12 PM
🎟️ Tickets available at the door
🐾 No dogs allowed
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Fun for all the family!
🚗 Entrance via the Secondary Car Park

See you there!

Doors open at 12pm!

Tickets still available - https://ow.ly/FJls50SgEFe

Doors open at 12pm!

Tickets still available - https://ow.ly/I1mS50SgEFf

Don't forget, on Friday, June 14th, it's Staff and Student Cultural Dress Day! 🌍✨

Celebrating our diverse community together! 🌏🎶

📢 Attention Secondary Phase Parent/Carers:

We regret the delay in sending out last week's parent bulletin. Technical issues impacted our communication efforts. However, you can access the bulletin here:

👉 Parent Bulletin - Week Ending 7th June 2024 - https://sway.cloud.microsoft/I4FAtrBkrqLzn3cX?ref=Link

Additionally, links to the weekly bulletin are available on our website:

🌐 www.theacademy.me/bulletin-secondary

BULLETINS

Recently, we hosted AVA's inaugural Eid party, and it was a tremendous success! We enjoyed a wonderful evening filled with delicious food, intricate Mendhi decorations, and lively dancing to the beats of the Dohl player. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended and to the culture committee for organising such a delightful celebration.

AVA are celebrating Culture Week this week.

The Aylesbury Vale Academy proudly retains its 'Good' rating following a rigorous Ofsted inspection in May 2024.

The inspection highlighted a joyful learning environment, strong student support, high ambitions, effective SEND assistance, and excellent performance in national exams. The school's robust curriculum and careers education also received praise. This achievement, under the stricter new Ofsted criteria, showcases the dedication of the entire AVA community.

Click here for the full article and report 👉www.theacademy.me/ofsted-good

Join us for the AVA'Bury Festival THIS COMING SATURDAY - June 15th from 12:30 PM to 5 PM!

TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE!!

🎈 🎈SPECIAL HIGHLIGHTS 🎈 🎈

LIVE MUSIC
🎙️ Special guest appearance by local BRITAIN'S GOT TALENT semi-finalist, Immi Davis! Don't miss her amazing performance! More on Immi Davis here 👉https://ow.ly/Wqbh50RTRu4
🎸 The Eclectix
🎹 Aylesbury Rock Choir • Choirs led by Liga Milune
🎤 AVA Superstars
🎧 Meg and Chris Acoustic Duo

PERFORMING ARTS
🎭 KaSo Studios Performing Arts Group
👯 Adele Peters Performing Arts School - Dance troupe and singers

STALLS & FOOD
🎪 Stalls hosting local business gifts and produce, plus our own AVA World Challenge students who are hosting a stall to supporting their trip to Malaysia.
🥙Delicious street food!

PLUS MUCH, MUCH MORE!

TICKETS £4 AVAILABLE HERE👉 https://ow.ly/mf7p50RTRu3

Come and enjoy a day filled with fun, food, and fantastic entertainment! 🎶🎉

AVA Celebrate Culture Week from June 10th to 15th -

Students get ready for:
🏆 Form competitions
🍽️ Cultural menus
🎭 Performance assemblies
🍳 MFL brunch
…and much more!

PLUS - Don't forget, on Friday, June 14th, it's Staff and Student Cultural Dress Day! 🌍✨

Celebrating our diverse community together! 🌏🎶

📅 Year 10 Work Experience: June 10th-14th, 2024

Get ready for an exciting week as all Year 10 students embark on a fantastic work experience journey!

For further information 👉 www.theacademy.me/workexperience

ENGLISH OFFICE HOURS - Year 11 Drop In Exam Support for Students

Get help with:
📑 Practice answers
📑 Feedback
📑 Revising key information
📑 Exam tips
📑 Knowledge and context revision
📑 Anything else you need for your exams

B-02-37 from 3:00pm - 4pm
👉 Wednesday May 22
👉 Tuesday June 4
👉 Wednesday June 5

🚨 REMINDER 🚨

Parents of Year 11 students, the GCSE Maths Paper 2 exam is tomorrow morning (Monday, 3rd June 2024).

Please make sure your child is in uniform and at school by 8:30am.

Year 11 students are now on study leave, so must come in only for exams. Good luck! 🍀📚

JUST 2 WEEKS TO GO! Join us for the AVA'Bury Festival on Saturday, June 15th from 12:30 PM to 5 PM!

🎈 🎈SPECIAL HIGHLIGHTS 🎈 🎈

LIVE MUSIC
🎙️ Special guest appearance by local BRITAIN'S GOT TALENT semi-finalist, Immi Davis! Don't miss her amazing performance! More on Immi Davis here 👉https://ow.ly/Wqbh50RTRu4
🎸 The Eclectix
🎹 Aylesbury Rock Choir • Choirs led by Liga Milune
🎤 AVA Superstars
🎧 Meg and Chris Acoustic Duo

PERFORMING ARTS
🎭 KaSo Studios Performing Arts Group
👯 Adele Peters Performing Arts School - Dance troupe and singers

STALLS & FOOD
🎪 Stalls hosting local business gifts and produce, plus our own AVA World Challenge students who are hosting a stall to supporting their trip to Malaysia.
🥙Delicious street food!

PLUS MUCH, MUCH MORE!

TICKETS £4 AVAILABLE HERE👉 https://ow.ly/mf7p50RTRu3

Come and enjoy a day filled with fun, food, and fantastic entertainment! 🎶🎉

The Aylesbury Vale Academy Open Evening and Mornings 2024

OPEN EVENING (Secondary and Primary)
👉1st October

OPEN MORNINGS (Secondary Only)
👉 3rd October
👉 8th October
👉 10th October

PRIMARY OPEN MORNINGS
👉 Details to follow.

Further details will follow in due course.