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Patrick Ness visits Avon Valley |
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Friday, 12 June 2009 |
We were thrilled to play host to the Warwickshire Library Services Carnegie shadowing event on Thursday 11th June. We welcomed over a dozen schools from across the county and were delighted to be joined by the award winning author Patrick Ness.
Patrick Ness, Carnegie medal finalist, spent over an hour talking to students and staff about what it is to be a writer, where budding writers can draw inspiration from and, more importantly, discussing his brilliant book, ‘The Knife of Never Letting Go’.
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After his brief talk, Ness took a variety of questions from all of the students and answered them with honesty and humour. It was, undoubtedly, a genuine pleasure to hear him talk about his book, why he writes and what inspires him. I, along with all the staff and students involved, were very grateful for his patience in signing so many copies of his book and I thoroughly recommend both ‘The Knife of Never Letting Go’ and the sequel ‘The Ask and the Answer’! |
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Year 7 Trip to Leicester Space Centre |
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Friday, 13 February 2009 |
Thursday 26th February 2009 6.30 pm
Please join us at Avon Valley School for a presentation from the Headteacher and an opportunity to meet staff regarding Key Stage 4 courses next year. If you have any queries regarding Options Evening or the Options process please contact Miss McBrearty (Deputy Headteacher) at school |
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The Avon Valley School has just been awarded National Healthy Schools Status |
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Wednesday, 28 January 2009 |
The Avon Valley School has just been awarded National Healthy Schools Status. This is in recognition of the excellent work that takes place in the school with respect to the teaching of PSHE (Personal Social and Health Education), Healthy Eating, Physical Activity and Emotional Health and Well-being.  The Healthy Schools Award is about creating healthy and happy children and young people, who do better in learning and in life. The award aims to support children and young people in developing healthy behaviours, raising the achievement of children and young people, reducing health inequalities and promoting social inclusion. It is fantastic news that the school has been recognised for it’s achievements in this area. Darren Walden Assistant Headteacher |
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Tuesday, 20 January 2009 |
A large number of year 11 parents and students and a surprising number of staff paid a visit to the AVS theatre on Tuesday to have a look at the prom gowns and accessories that were on show. Thanks to everyone who was involved. Although the prom evening has come and gone the year 11 prom night is getting ever closer. If you liked what you saw and would like to see more visit http://www.sapphirebridalwear.co.uk/. |
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