Fortnightly News
January 27th 2017
MESSAGE FROM THE HEAD TEACHER
Dear Parents and Carers
The dark days of January are reputed to be one of the most depressing times of the year and I ’ m afraid that this week I need to ask for your support with a couple of issues which have made me feel the need to grumble over the last few days .
At Avon Valley we are very proud of the positive working relationships that we build with our students , but there are certain things that can cause those to be stressed right from the beginning of the day . Our uniform policy clearly states what is acceptable school wear and I am increasingly irritated by students wearing hoodies to school and then around the building either under , or over their blazers . The uniform policy states that students can wear jumpers or coats but hoodies are not on the list and are inappropriate for school . Confronting a student about their uniform tends to get the day off to a bad start , so please make sure your child is among the overwhelming majority of students who come to school smartly dressed in the correct uniform – and wearing shoes , not trainers !
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I ’ d also like to take this opportunity to remind you about our mobile phone policy which is simple : they should be switched off and in bags . A few students seem to think they are the exception to this rule and end up having their phones confiscated as a result . Please help us get this message across . If you need to get information to your child , please call 01788 542355 to talk to the main school reception as phoning or texting them during the day may well lead to your child being sanctioned . It is common knowledge that frequently checking your screen reduces concentration and takes children ’ s minds off what is going on in the classroom . In addition , interacting with social media is completely inappropriate during the school day . Adhering to the policy will help us to avoid unnecessary confrontation and ensure that students can focus on the core purpose of attending school : gaining a balanced education which will allow them to move on to the next stage of their lives .
Thank you as always for your ongoing support .
Alison Davies Head Teacher
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