The Aylesbury Vale Academy

PRIMARY & SECONDARY PHASE OPEN EVENTS - VIRTUAL PRESENTATIONS

As an alternative to the planned open evening events this evening, we are pleased to provide prospective parents with information about our school, including a virtual presentation and prospectus from both our Primary and Secondary phases.

To access the virtual presentations and information, please go to www.theacademy.me/avanews

PRIMARY & SECONDARY PHASE OPEN EVENTS - VIRTUAL PRESENTATIONS

As an alternative to the planned open evening events this evening, we are pleased to provide prospective parents with information about our school, including a virtual presentation and prospectus from both our Primary and Secondary phases.

To access the virtual presentations and information, please go to www.theacademy.me/avanews

PRIMARY PHASE & SECONDARY PHASE OPEN EVENINGS

**NOW GOING VIRTUAL** - Thursday 30th September

Due to a rise in local covid cases and cases within our school, it is with regret that we have been forced to cancel our in-person Open Evening on Thursday 30th September.

However, we will be offering a virtual event instead.

For more information go to www.theacademy.me/open2021

PRIMARY PHASE & SECONDARY PHASE OPEN EVENINGS

**NOW GOING VIRTUAL** - Thursday 30th September

Due to a rise in local covid cases and cases within our school, it is with regret that we have been forced to cancel our in-person Open Evening on Thursday 30th September.

However, we will be offering a virtual event instead.

For more information go to www.theacademy.me/open2021

The Aylesbury Vale Academy - Governor Vacancies

The Aylesbury Vale Academy have vacancies on our Governing Board and are now looking to recruit more Governors/Trustees, including a new Parent Governor.

No prior experience is necessary and we encourage applications from anyone keen, committed and willing to learn.

For further information please visit www.theacademy.me/governor

The Aylesbury Vale Academy - Governor Vacancies The Aylesbury Vale Academy have vacancies on our Governing Board and are now looking to recruit more Governors/Trustees, including a new Parent Governor.

SPACES ARE STILL AVAILABLE...Apply today! Join our successful Sixth Form and start your career. Further information can be found at https://www.theacademy.me/page/?title=Sixth+Form&pid=143 #avasixthform

SPACES ARE STILL AVAILABLE...Apply today! Join our successful Sixth Form and start your career. Further information can be found at https://www.theacademy.me/page/?title=Sixth+Form&pid=143 #avasixthform

Congratulations to all of Year 11 who received their GCSE and BTEC Grades this morning. The levels of resilience, independence, and determination, shown by so many of our students, have been incredible and their hard work has paid off with so many achieving excellent results.

Congratulations to all of Year 11 who received their GCSE and BTEC Grades this morning. The levels of resilience, independence, and determination, shown by so many of our students, have been incredible and their hard work has paid off with so many achieving excellent results.

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Instrumental lessons at AVA - Enrolling Now!

We have excellent instrumental teachers at AVA on an array of different instruments and I am very keen for the new year 7 students who currently play an instrument to continue and to get as many new students started as possible. Currently, we offer piano, guitar (all types), flute, clarinet, saxophone, violin, viola, cello, drums, and singing lessons.

If you are interested in starting your child with Instrumental lessons, please could you pass your contact details to [email protected]

Further information can be found using the following link.

Mr C.Hallam

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Illuminate - Newsletter

Please find our latest Academy newsletter here: https://www.theacademy.me/page/?title=Illuminate+%2D+Newsletter&pid=306

Illuminate - Newsletter

100% of Sixth Form students passed their course last year. Apply today! Join our successful Sixth Form and start your career. Further information can be found here: https://www.theacademy.me/page/?title=Sixth+Form&pid=143. #avasixthform

100% of Sixth Form students passed their course last year. Apply today! Join our successful Sixth Form and start your career. Further information can be found here: https://www.theacademy.me/page/?title=Sixth+Form&pid=143. #avasixthform

[02/26/21]   As we approach full re-opening of the Academy, we would like to remind parents/carers of the expectations with regards to equipment. The current circumstances mean that we are unable to safely share or lend these resources.

Primary

Every child to bring their own pencil case of basic equipment to keep in school.
The Academy will provide generic equipment to students in some cases.
All children will also be issued with phase specific equipment for them to keep in school.
All children in the same zone will have their own box of equipment for playground.
All children should bring in their own water bottles and coats.

Secondary: Essential Items

An appropriate bag
Water
Planner
Pen (black and purple)
Pencil
Eraser
Ruler
Highlighters
Any school-issued books/folders/textbooks you have at home
Scientific calculator

Secondary: Desirable Items

Glue stick
Coloured pencils
Dictionary
A pair of compasses
Protractor
Pencil Sharpener
Scissors

Apply today! Join our successful Sixth Form and start your career. Further information can be found at Sixth Form at The Aylesbury Vale Academy. #avasixthform

Apply today! Join our successful Sixth Form and start your career. Further information can be found at Sixth Form at The Aylesbury Vale Academy. #avasixthform

Apply today! Join our successful Sixth Form and start your career. Further information can be found at https://www.theacademy.me/page/?title=Sixth+Form&pid=143 #avasixthform

Apply today! Join our successful Sixth Form and start your career. Further information can be found at https://www.theacademy.me/page/?title=Sixth+Form&pid=143 #avasixthform

One of our very talented Sixth Form students has created the following images.

Quick Enquiry Form

All Year 8 students should remain at home, Monday 14th December. This is due to a positive case in the year group. We will contact all parents later on Monday regarding arrangements for the rest of the week.

We may experience a technical difficulty with our phones for a short period on Monday morning. If you have trouble getting through to the school, please contact:

07895533983 (text or call)

or

[email protected] academy.me

Alternatively, use the Enquiry Form on the academy website:

https://www.theacademy.me/form/?pid=2&form=16

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[11/23/20]   Dear Parents and Carers,

The heating and water systems at the Aylesbury Vale Academy are now fixed. The school will be fully open tomorrow, Tuesday 24th November. Thank you to you all for your patience and understanding.

[11/23/20]   Unfortunately, the primary and secondary schools are closed today due to a lack of heating and running water.

Staff will not be able to come into school and therefore, we will not be able to offer remote learning.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused and will update you about the situation as soon as we can.

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Our latest newsletter can be found here:https://www.theacademy.me/_site/data/files/users/12/newsletters/402705EE8B8F746CE27AA8FB7AEFC54E.pdf

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Virtual Opening Evening - Secondary

Please find details of our Open Events here: https://www.theacademy.me/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=320

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Microsoft Forms

Sixth Form at AVA - Apply Online.

If you are still interested in applying for Sixth Form at The Aylesbury Vale Academy, you can apply online via The Aylesbury Vale Sixth Form Online Application For Entry 2020: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=vujYj3JiOk-ROacP9_VtsGrvTzONAT5Biw847mSKtYJUQzVXTVlSWlJMNjgxMjFTNDBVWTBFM082Vy4u

Further information about our options can be found herehttps://www.theacademy.me/_site/data/files/users/12/options/90C5D0FCAE5C78A2D138F5ED1834DC90.pdf or go to our POST-16 page here https://www.theacademy.me/page/?title=Post%2D16&pid=143

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[08/20/20]   As parents/carers prepare secondary students to return to school, please note the following with regards to equipment.

In order to minimise the risk of transmission, we will expect every student to arrive at school with their own equipment. Students must not share their own equipment with anyone else. It is essential that every student carry the following each day:
- An appropriate bag
- Water bottle (they will not be permitted to use the water fountains)
- Planner (issued on the first day)
- Pens
- Pencils
- Eraser
- Ruler
- Glue Stick
- Highlighters
- Exercise books/Folders/text books (provided by the school unless otherwise advised) for your lessons (students will be instructed if they are allowed to leave these items in school)
- Scientific Calculator

The following Items are also desirable:
- Coloured pencils
- Dictionary
- A pair of compasses
- Protractor
- Pencil Sharpener

We advise that students have a pencil case for all their equipment and that this is labelled with their name and year group. All other specialist school equipment will be cleaned thoroughly where it is shared by different groups. This will involve the cleaning team using a range of processes to keep identified equipment clean.

Exams & Revision

Information on how to collect results this Thursday can be found here: https://www.theacademy.me/page/?title=Exams+%26amp%3B+Revision&pid=134

theacademy.me Year 11 - Thursday 20 August - GCSE results day is taking place on Thursday 20th August and we are managing the day differently to previous years to ensure social distancing. Please click here for further details.

10 Downing Street

The Prime Minister Boris Johnson will address all school leavers on Friday 10th July at 10am. This will be broadcast on Facebook and YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/user/Number10gov?utm_source=7%20July%202020%20C19&utm_medium=Daily%20Email%20C19&utm_campaign=DfE%20C19

youtube.com Official page for Prime Minister Boris Johnson's office, based at 10 Downing Street.

Year 6 Transition Information

If your child is about to transition into year 7 at The Aylesbury Vale Academy, please find further information (including a video introduction) on our website here: https://www.theacademy.me/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=310

theacademy.me We are disappointed that we cannot carry out our usual Transition timetable.  We do however hope the following plans give you an opportunity to prepare for your child’s Transition to hopefully start at Aylesbury Vale Academy on Thursday 3rd September 2020, pending Government advice. You will ...

The Aylesbury Vale Academy including Berryfields Primary's cover photo

[05/26/20]   Our AVA Anti-Bullying Ambassadors and Mrs Lloyd have put together this video to celebrate the so many wonderful ways in which we are all unique. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to this video 🤩🌈🎤

[05/21/20]   A reminder that tomorrow at 10am will be the final deadline for ordering Year 11 Leavers’ Hoodies 🤩🌈

[05/18/20]   The English team has a message for our students 😀🌈🤩

[05/15/20]   This is a little something that our primary team put together for you all 🌈🤩🎤

Some images from our VE celebrations in school last week 🌈🇬🇧

[05/11/20]   Before lockdown, the AVA Anti-Bullying Ambassadors had been working extremely hard to create a short movie. The aim of this movie was to raise awareness of online bullying, which is sadly an ongoing issue across the country. The final scene was to include a large number of students from all phases of our Academy singing ‘This is Me’ from the film ‘The Greatest Showman’.
The Anti-Bullying Ambassadors are still keen to produce this movie and we are therefore calling on students who would like to be involved to do both or either of the following:
1. Send us a picture of yourself holding a poster which describes what makes you unique. This must be sent from a parents’/guardian’s email address and include their permission for your image to be used and shared on our website, our newsletters and on our social media pages. This should be sent to: [email protected]
2. A recording of you singing ‘This is Me’ to be played under the images described above. We will put the sound recordings together with those of other students and staff. Again, we would need this file to be sent from a parents’/guardian’s email address and include their permission for your voice/image to be used and shared on our website, our newsletters and on our social media pages. This should be sent to: [email protected]

Given the ongoing crisis and need for PPE, the DT department have been busy over the last two weeks making face shields for the NHS and care workers in the local area. The shields have been cut out of Polypropylene sheets using the Academy’s laser cutter and A4 transparency film. Thank you to Mr Paterson, Mrs Paterson, Ms Bacchus and and Mr Drake for making over 750 shields to date. Several hundred face shields have already been distributed to those who need them the most.

It looks even better now it’s dark 🌈💙 thank you to GLX Productions Ltd for lighting up our school 🌈💙#thankyounhs 👏🏼👏🏼