Parent's Bulletin 02 .10.2026
Head of Primary's Message
Dear Parents and Carers,
This week our Y5 pupils have enjoyed a residential visit to the Isle of Wight- thank you to Mrs Adams, Miss Odedra, Mrs Lehal and Mr Williams who have given up their time and been with the children for the week. They have enjoyed amazing weather to be outside and adventurous. We hope Y5 parents have enjoyed looking at twitter to see what they have been doing.
Our Y6’s have also been to Beaumanor, also enjoyed some outdoor and adventurous activities. Thank you to Mrs Tucker, Mr Broderick and Mr Jackson for their support with this trip.
This week, pupils in Years 1–4 started completing their Autumn Reading and Maths assessments. These tests help us understand how children are progressing and celebrate the knowledge they’ve gained. The also allow us to know where the gaps are so we can support.
Next week there is a chance to meet the teachers at Parents Evening and see how your child has settled into learning. By working together in partnership, we can support every child’s learning.
You can help at home by sharing daily reading, discussing new vocabulary, encouraging children to explain their thinking, and practising number facts or times tables in short, regular bursts. There are many opportunities to join in with learning in the coming months as well.
Thank you for your continued support.
With best wishes
Mrs. Dolby - Molson
Important Reminder : Secondary School Admissions
Current Y6 parents
If your child is due to start at secondary school from August 2027, it's time to apply for a secondary school place. Applications can be made online at School admissions | Leicester City Council and will need to be submitted by no later than 31 October 2026. If you apply after this date, your application will be considered as late, and you may lose out on your choice of school.
Please take the time to read the information provided on the admissions website as you can find details of all schools along with other important information including your catchment school.
You may prefer for your child to attend a school outside of your catchment area and you have the right to list any secondary schools on your application. However, we strongly recommend that you use all four preferences available to you and include your catchment area school in your application. You will receive priority for a place there and it means that you increase your chances of securing a place at a local school if all of your higher preferred schools are full.
Diwali Card Competition 2026 announced by Honourable MP Leicester East
Honourable MP Ms. S Raja ( Leicester East) launching the version of Diwali competition, in which pupils will have opportunity to create the design for her Diwali greeting card.
All primary school aged children who live or are educated within the constituency of Leicester East are invited to take part.
The winning entrant will see their design being sent to residents, businesses and organisations across Leicester East. The card will also be sent to VIPs such as the Prime Minister in Downing Street and Their Majesties the Kind and Queen at Buckingham Palace.
All Designs must be summitted by 16th October 2026 for cards to be printed and distributed. Please only use coloured pencils, Pens or Paints as items such as glitter or stick on materials are unable to be Scanned.
Designs can be returned to MP Ms. S Raja's Constituency office at :
7 Loughborough Road
Leicester
LE4 5LJ
Please note unfortunately, any submitted entries by Participants would not be able to return to Participants.
Magical Moments
Every two weeks, we take time to celebrate the Magical Moments happening across our school — those special sparks of curiosity, creativity, and deep learning that make each day meaningful. Whether it’s a breakthrough in understanding, a beautifully presented piece of work, or a moment of teamwork and joy, these snapshots capture the best of what learning at Krishna Avanti is all about.
We’re proud to share and celebrate these moments with our school community!
Celebrating KAPS
Diwali performance
We are delighted to invite parents to share in our Diwali performances- below are details of the days and times. Please do book on ARBOR under trips. Bookings close on the 2nd October and tickets will be issued the week of the 5th October ready for performances starting on the 12th October. We can only issue 2 tickets per child for 1 performance. We do not have enough seats for parents to attend both the 8.30am and the 1.45pm.
12th October - Year 1 and Year 5 Diwali Performances (Two shows: 8:30am and 1:45pm)
13th October - Reception Diwali Parent/Carer Workshop - 1:30pm – 2:45pm)
14th October - Year 3 and Year 6 Diwali Singing and Performances (Two shows: 8:30am and 1:45pm)
15th October - Year 2 and Year 4 Diwali Singing Performances (Two shows: 8:30am and 1:45pm)
Diwali Bake Sale
Please support our Y6 pupils who have organised this bake sale.
Parents evening
We are pleased to confirm that our Parents' Evening sessions will take place on Monday 5th October, Wednesday 7th October and for Dwarka class only Thursday 8th October.
Please see the dates and times below:
Monday 5th October: Reception to Year 6 — 2:40pm–5:30pm
Wednesday 7th October: Reception to Year 6 — 2:40pm–5:30pm
Please note: Year 5 Dwarka Class will run from 4:30pm–5:30pm on 7th October due to a school visit.
Thursday 8th October: Year 5 Dwarka Class only — 8:00am–9:00am
Booking Information
All Parents' Evening appointments must be booked through Arbor.
Registration opened on Friday 11th September at 5:00pm and will close on Friday 25th September at 5:00pm.
Please ensure that you make your booking before the registration deadline. Unfortunately, we will not be able to accept any bookings once registration has closed.
We look forward to welcoming you and providing an opportunity to discuss your child's progress and learning.
Parent -Carer SEND events
Please refer to below document for further information on Events
Star of the week
Each week, we celebrate a pupil who truly embodies the values of the Avanti Way—whether it’s showing compassion, demonstrating self-discipline, striving for excellence, or fostering spiritual insight. This recognition is more than just good work—it's about living our values and inspiring others to do the same.
Well done to this week’s star for shining brightly and setting a wonderful example for us all!
Balaram Class | Mace |
Krishna Class | Freya |
Rama Class | Kush |
Sita Class | Aarohi |
Chaitanya Class | Meera |
Nityananda Class | Jisha |
Narasimha Class | Damian |
Prahlad Class | Rohini |
Radhe Class | Om |
Shyam Class | Mishri |
Dwarka Class | Akshara |
Mathura Class | Deveshi |
Mayapur Class | Anshi |
Vrindavan Class | Raghav-Ram |
Rights Respecting at Home: Article of the Week
At Krishna Avanti Primary School, we are committed to promoting and upholding the rights of every child. It is important that children understand their rights because it helps them to feel valued, safe, and empowered to reach their full potential.
Rights Respecting Article of the week:
Article 28 The right to an education
Activity: What do classrooms look like across the world? Have a look at these photos gathered by UNICEF for World Teachers’ Day or find some images through your own research. Can you find five similarities and five differences from your classroom?
Rights and Respecting Heroes of the week
Each week, we celebrate a pupil who demonstrates our Rights Respecting Virtues by showing integrity, respect, self-discipline, courage, gratitude and empathy. This recognition celebrates children who understand their rights and help to make sure the rights of others are respected too.
Balaram Class | Ruhi |
Krishna Class | Arjuna |
Rama Class | Aari |
Sita Class | Abhijeet |
Chaitanya Class | Zenia |
Nityananda Class | Om |
Narasimha Class | Misha |
Prahlad Class | Nitai A |
Radhe Class | Vidhi |
Shyam Class | Neal |
Dwarka Class | Poojan |
Mathura Class | Aum |
Mayapur Class | Trishti |
Vrindavan Class | Bhakti |
Key date reminders:
OCTOBER
5th October and 7th October - Parents evening (bookable on Arbor from 11th – 25th Sept)
School will finish at 2:30pm on both days.
7th October Y5 Dwarka Class – Living Well trip to Holocaust Memorial
8th October Y1 phonics lesson parents invited
8th October Y5 Mathura Class - Living Well trip to Holocaust Memorial
12th October - Year 1 and Year 5 Diwali Performances (Two shows: 8:30am and 1:45pm)
13th October - Reception Diwali Parent/Carer Workshop - 1:30pm – 2:45pm
13th October Y1 phonics lesson parents invited
14th October - Year 3 and Year 6 Diwali Singing and Performances (Two shows: 8:30am and 1:45pm)
15th October - Year 2 and Year 4 Diwali Singing Performances (Two shows: 8:30am and 1:45pm)
16th October - Diwali Dress-Up Day and Festive Food
19th - 30th October - Half Term (School opens on Monday 2nd November)
NOVEMBER
3rd November - Y3 Narasimha ISKCON Visit
3rd November Y4 Synagogue visit
5th November - Y3 Prahlad ISKCON Visit
6th November - AST Staff Training Day (School closed to pupils)
9th November - Govardhan Puja (School closed to pupils)
10th November KS2 parents invited for worship
11th November – parents invited for class worship in classes
11th November Y6 parents invited to join a maths lesson
17th November Y6 parents invited to join a reading lesson
20th November Y5 to Westminster Abbey
24th November Y2 parents SATS meeting 3.00pm to 3.30pm
24th November Y6 parents invited to writing workshop
December
7th December EYFS, Y1 and Y2 Christingle service in school
8th December EYFS Nativity and workshop –parents invited
8th December Y3 and Y4 Christingle service at St Deny’s Church
9th December Y5 and y6 Christingle service at St Deny’s Church
9th December- Christmas Fair 3 to 4pm- all welcome
9th December Christmas jumper day
We have an abundance of events that take place at school, to see the overview for the year please click on the link : Term Dates & Calendar | KAPS Leicester
PTFA Updates
Get ready for Navratri! 🎉
Dear Parents/Guardians,
🪩 Reminder: Kids Garba Workshops – Still Time to Sign Up!
Following last week’s announcement, we’re excited to remind families about our Kids Garba Workshops, organised by the Krishna Avanti Primary School PTFA.
Children will have the opportunity to learn traditional Garba steps, rhythm and movements in a fun and energetic environment, with a colourful arts & crafts activity included too! 🎨✨
There’s still time to sign up! Spaces are limited, so make sure you secure your child’s place.
📅 Session 1 – Key Stage 1: Friday 25th September 2026
📅 Session 2 – Key Stage 2: Friday 2nd October 2026
⏰ 2:45pm–3:45pm
📍 School Sports Hall
💷 £3 per child
⚠️ Important Parent Information
This is NOT a drop-off event.
A parent/guardian must accompany their child for the entire workshop.
Parents/guardians should collect their child from their usual class at the end of the school day and then bring them to the Sports Hall for the workshop. Please remain with your child throughout the session and be available when the workshop finishes at 3:45pm.
💃 We Need You! 💃
Are you a Garba enthusiast or do you have experience dancing Garba and would love to share your skills with our school community?
We’d love to hear from you! If you could help us with the dates above and/or future Garba sessions or have a passion for traditional dance that you’d like to share with the children, please get in touch with the PTFA.
Bringing our school community together through fun, culture and celebration!
Krishna Avanti Primary School PTFA
Lettings Events
Navratri Festival
Shree Hanuman Chalisa – Saturday 21st November
Avanti Fields PTFA warmly invites all parents, pupils, families and members of the wider community to join us for our annual Shree Hanuman Chalisa at Avanti Fields School.
The event will take place on Saturday 21st November from 12 noon until 2pm, followed by prasad for everyone attending.
This is a wonderful opportunity for our school community to come together for an afternoon of bhakti, prayer, reflection and togetherness.
To help us plan the catering and avoid unnecessary prasad wastage, please register your attendance using the QR code on the poster or through TicketSource:
We are also currently raising funds towards a school minibus. Anyone wishing to support the fundraising can contact the PTFA at avantifieldsptfa@gmail.com.
We look forward to welcoming families from across the school and community.
Stand Up Comedy 20th November
🤣 SHE’S BACK! 🎤
After last year’s FULL HOUSE, Dr. Vyas is back with a brand-new show packed with ALL-NEW JOKES! 😂
Get ready for a brilliant night of laughter, fun and unforgettable moments — you won’t want to miss this one!
BOOK YOUR TICKETS NOW:
Last year was a sell-out, so don’t leave it too late!
🤣 Dr. Vyas will have you laughing all the way home!
External Community Events
Free Navratri Event :
