<![CDATA[News Feed - Heather Avenue News - Wensum Trust]]> https://www.wensumtrust.org.uk%2Fheatheravenue%2Fnews%2Dand%2Devents%2Fheather%2Davenue%2Dnews Juniper Education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.5 (junipereducation.org) Fri, 27 Mar 2026 08:41:11 GMT Fri, 27 Mar 2026 08:41:11 GMT <![CDATA[ Open Days for 2026 ]]> https://www.wensumtrust.org.uk/heatheravenue/news-and-events/heather-avenue-news/open-days-for-2025 Please contact the school office to arrange a visit to our school.

]]> Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:40:56 GMT https://www.wensumtrust.org.uk/heatheravenue/news-and-events/heather-avenue-news/open-days-for-2025 <![CDATA[ Join Our School ]]> https://www.wensumtrust.org.uk/heatheravenue/news-and-events/heather-avenue-news/join-our-school Watch a video introduction to our school or book a tour

]]> Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:52:10 GMT https://www.wensumtrust.org.uk/heatheravenue/news-and-events/heather-avenue-news/join-our-school <![CDATA[ Reception Visits Roarr! Dinosaur Park ]]> https://www.wensumtrust.org.uk/heatheravenue/news-and-events/heather-avenue-news/reception-visits-roarr-dinosaur-park Our recent trip to Roarr! Dinosaur Park was an exciting and memorable experience for all of the children.

]]> Fri, 27 Mar 2026 08:41:11 GMT https://www.wensumtrust.org.uk/heatheravenue/news-and-events/heather-avenue-news/reception-visits-roarr-dinosaur-park <![CDATA[ Reception Easter Visit to St Paul’s Church ]]> https://www.wensumtrust.org.uk/heatheravenue/news-and-events/heather-avenue-news/reception-easter-visit-to-st-pauls-church As part of our ‘understanding of the world’ learning, Reception enjoyed a visit to St Paul’s Church to explore the Easter Story.

]]> Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:07:10 GMT https://www.wensumtrust.org.uk/heatheravenue/news-and-events/heather-avenue-news/reception-easter-visit-to-st-pauls-church <![CDATA[ 'Reddy' for Comic Relief ]]> https://www.wensumtrust.org.uk/heatheravenue/news-and-events/heather-avenue-news/reddy-for-comic-relief Children at our school were ‘reddy’ for action, when they arrived dressed in red for Comic Relief on Friday 20 March.

]]> Tue, 24 Mar 2026 07:49:20 GMT https://www.wensumtrust.org.uk/heatheravenue/news-and-events/heather-avenue-news/reddy-for-comic-relief <![CDATA[ Year 1 Parents Phonics Workshop ]]> https://www.wensumtrust.org.uk/heatheravenue/news-and-events/heather-avenue-news/year-1-parents-phonics-workshop We enjoyed sharing our Phonics Skills with you last week.

]]> Mon, 23 Mar 2026 08:35:20 GMT https://www.wensumtrust.org.uk/heatheravenue/news-and-events/heather-avenue-news/year-1-parents-phonics-workshop <![CDATA[ Norfolk Music Festival ]]> https://www.wensumtrust.org.uk/heatheravenue/news-and-events/heather-avenue-news/norfolk-music-festival It was a wonderful privilege to take our Year 1 and Year 2 children to the Norfolk Music Festival at the King's Centre in Norwich.

]]> Mon, 23 Mar 2026 08:27:11 GMT https://www.wensumtrust.org.uk/heatheravenue/news-and-events/heather-avenue-news/norfolk-music-festival <![CDATA[ World Book Day 2026! ]]> https://www.wensumtrust.org.uk/heatheravenue/news-and-events/heather-avenue-news/world-book-day-2026-1 We enjoyed a truly wonderful World Book Day, bursting with curiosity, creativity, and a shared love of reading and was celebrated with great enthusiasm in our school this year.

]]> Mon, 9 Mar 2026 11:43:41 GMT https://www.wensumtrust.org.uk/heatheravenue/news-and-events/heather-avenue-news/world-book-day-2026-1 <![CDATA[ World Book Day 2026 - James Campbell Author Visit ]]> https://www.wensumtrust.org.uk/heatheravenue/news-and-events/heather-avenue-news/world-book-day-2026 An author visit at Heather Avenue Infant School on Wednesday 4th March turned into a lovely highlight of the school’s World Book Day celebrations, thanks to the wonderfully energetic James Campbell.  The children were instantly captivated by his love of stories, poems, and wonderfully wild ideas.

]]> Thu, 5 Mar 2026 08:21:02 GMT https://www.wensumtrust.org.uk/heatheravenue/news-and-events/heather-avenue-news/world-book-day-2026 <![CDATA[ Heather Avenue Secures Success with Carer Friendly Tick Award Renewal! ]]> https://www.wensumtrust.org.uk/heatheravenue/news-and-events/heather-avenue-news/heather-avenue-secures-success-with-carer-friendly-tick-award-renewal We are absolutely thrilled to announce that Heather Avenue Infant School has officially been awarded a renewal of the Carer Friendly Tick Award.

]]> Tue, 3 Mar 2026 11:02:28 GMT https://www.wensumtrust.org.uk/heatheravenue/news-and-events/heather-avenue-news/heather-avenue-secures-success-with-carer-friendly-tick-award-renewal <![CDATA[ Number Day 2026! ]]> https://www.wensumtrust.org.uk/heatheravenue/news-and-events/heather-avenue-news/number-day-2026 We enjoyed a day full of Maths activities on Friday 6th February for the NSPCC Number Day

]]> Mon, 23 Feb 2026 08:16:54 GMT https://www.wensumtrust.org.uk/heatheravenue/news-and-events/heather-avenue-news/number-day-2026 <![CDATA[ Year 2 Maths Afternoon ]]> https://www.wensumtrust.org.uk/heatheravenue/news-and-events/heather-avenue-news/year-2-maths-afternoon We had a great time at our Year 2 Maths Afternoon

]]> Mon, 23 Feb 2026 08:17:40 GMT https://www.wensumtrust.org.uk/heatheravenue/news-and-events/heather-avenue-news/year-2-maths-afternoon <![CDATA[ Maths Afternoon ]]> https://www.wensumtrust.org.uk/heatheravenue/news-and-events/heather-avenue-news/maths-afternoon This week, Squirrels Class were delighted to welcome parents/carers into school for a maths themed 'Stay and Play' session.

]]> Fri, 13 Feb 2026 19:06:35 GMT https://www.wensumtrust.org.uk/heatheravenue/news-and-events/heather-avenue-news/maths-afternoon <![CDATA[ Reading Afternoon Brings Families Together at Heather Avenue Infant School ]]> https://www.wensumtrust.org.uk/heatheravenue/news-and-events/heather-avenue-news/reading-afternoon-brings-families-together-at-heather-avenue-infant-school Heather Avenue Infant School welcomed parents into classrooms on Monday 26th January for a warm and inviting Reading Afternoon.

]]> Tue, 3 Feb 2026 07:08:02 GMT https://www.wensumtrust.org.uk/heatheravenue/news-and-events/heather-avenue-news/reading-afternoon-brings-families-together-at-heather-avenue-infant-school <![CDATA[ Happy Smiles Dental Clinic Visits Heather Avenue Infant School ]]> https://www.wensumtrust.org.uk/heatheravenue/news-and-events/heather-avenue-news/happy-smiles-dental-clinic-visits-heather-avenue-infant-school Children at Heather Avenue Infant School enjoyed an exciting and informative assembly this week, thanks to a special visit from Happy Smiles Dental Clinic.

]]> Fri, 23 Jan 2026 08:30:13 GMT https://www.wensumtrust.org.uk/heatheravenue/news-and-events/heather-avenue-news/happy-smiles-dental-clinic-visits-heather-avenue-infant-school <![CDATA[ Young Sculptors Bring the ‘Big Five’ to Life! ]]> https://www.wensumtrust.org.uk/heatheravenue/news-and-events/heather-avenue-news/young-sculptors-bring-the-big-five-to-life The school hall was transformed into a bustling African savannah this week as Key Stage 1 hosted spectacular junk modelling workshops.

]]> Fri, 23 Jan 2026 08:14:17 GMT https://www.wensumtrust.org.uk/heatheravenue/news-and-events/heather-avenue-news/young-sculptors-bring-the-big-five-to-life <![CDATA[ Wriggly Nativity ]]> https://www.wensumtrust.org.uk/heatheravenue/news-and-events/heather-avenue-news/wiggly-nativity Squirrels class delighted families with their joyful performance of the Wriggly Nativity.

]]> Thu, 18 Dec 2025 07:02:27 GMT https://www.wensumtrust.org.uk/heatheravenue/news-and-events/heather-avenue-news/wiggly-nativity <![CDATA[ Reception visit St. Paul's Church ]]> https://www.wensumtrust.org.uk/heatheravenue/news-and-events/heather-avenue-news/reception-visit-st-pauls-church In the lead up to Christmas, Reception have been talking lots about Christmas and festive traditions, from the story of Jesus, to family drives to spot Christmas lights. We have loved hearing about all the different ways our children and families celebrate. 

]]> Wed, 17 Dec 2025 16:34:18 GMT https://www.wensumtrust.org.uk/heatheravenue/news-and-events/heather-avenue-news/reception-visit-st-pauls-church <![CDATA[ Norwich Cathedral Visit ]]> https://www.wensumtrust.org.uk/heatheravenue/news-and-events/heather-avenue-news/norwich-cathedral-visit The Year 2 children went to Norwich Cathedral in the last week of term.

]]> Thu, 18 Dec 2025 07:05:14 GMT https://www.wensumtrust.org.uk/heatheravenue/news-and-events/heather-avenue-news/norwich-cathedral-visit <![CDATA[ Rapunzel ]]> https://www.wensumtrust.org.uk/heatheravenue/news-and-events/heather-avenue-news/rapunzel Our school was buzzing with excitement as the wonderful Purple Dream Theatre Company arrived at school to perform their lively and fun production of Rapunzel.

]]> Wed, 17 Dec 2025 08:53:40 GMT https://www.wensumtrust.org.uk/heatheravenue/news-and-events/heather-avenue-news/rapunzel <![CDATA[ Gateway Vineyard Church at The Chapel Visit our school. ]]> https://www.wensumtrust.org.uk/heatheravenue/news-and-events/heather-avenue-news/gateway-vineyard-church-at-the-chapel-visit-our-school We enjoyed a wonderful visit from our local Chapel, who came to school and set up wonderful activities to help us learn more about Christmas!

]]> Wed, 17 Dec 2025 08:22:49 GMT https://www.wensumtrust.org.uk/heatheravenue/news-and-events/heather-avenue-news/gateway-vineyard-church-at-the-chapel-visit-our-school <![CDATA[ 'Open the Book' Assembly ]]> https://www.wensumtrust.org.uk/heatheravenue/news-and-events/heather-avenue-news/open-the-book-assembly Our friends from 'Open the Book' have been into school to help us celebrate Christmas.

]]> Thu, 11 Dec 2025 09:15:31 GMT https://www.wensumtrust.org.uk/heatheravenue/news-and-events/heather-avenue-news/open-the-book-assembly <![CDATA[ Heather Avenue Infant School Christmas Fair Brings Festive Cheer! ]]> https://www.wensumtrust.org.uk/heatheravenue/news-and-events/heather-avenue-news/heather-avenue-infant-school-christmas-fair-brings-festive-cheer Heather Avenue Infant School was filled with festive spirit last week as pupils, families, and staff came together for the annual Christmas Fair, organised by the dedicated Friends of Heather Avenue (FOHA).

]]> Wed, 3 Dec 2025 15:28:41 GMT https://www.wensumtrust.org.uk/heatheravenue/news-and-events/heather-avenue-news/heather-avenue-infant-school-christmas-fair-brings-festive-cheer <![CDATA[ Christmas Disco ]]> https://www.wensumtrust.org.uk/heatheravenue/news-and-events/heather-avenue-news/christmas-disco The Friends of Heather Avenue (FOHA) hosted a fantastic Christmas School Disco this week, and what a celebration it was!

]]> Thu, 27 Nov 2025 08:10:41 GMT https://www.wensumtrust.org.uk/heatheravenue/news-and-events/heather-avenue-news/christmas-disco <![CDATA[ Year 1 Maths Afternoon ]]> https://www.wensumtrust.org.uk/heatheravenue/news-and-events/heather-avenue-news/year-1-maths-afternoon This week, our Year 1 children were delighted to welcome their parents into school for a special Maths Parent Workshop.

]]> Thu, 27 Nov 2025 07:43:53 GMT https://www.wensumtrust.org.uk/heatheravenue/news-and-events/heather-avenue-news/year-1-maths-afternoon <![CDATA[ West Norwich and Dereham School Sports Partnership Multi Sports Festival ]]> https://www.wensumtrust.org.uk/heatheravenue/news-and-events/heather-avenue-news/west-norwich-and-dereham-school-sports-partnership-multi-sports-festival We had a great time at the WNDSSP Multi-Sports Festival!

]]> Fri, 21 Nov 2025 07:03:39 GMT https://www.wensumtrust.org.uk/heatheravenue/news-and-events/heather-avenue-news/west-norwich-and-dereham-school-sports-partnership-multi-sports-festival <![CDATA[ Children In Need 2025! ]]> https://www.wensumtrust.org.uk/heatheravenue/news-and-events/heather-avenue-news/children-in-need-2025 Today our school joined in celebrating Children in Need Day.

]]> Fri, 14 Nov 2025 13:58:16 GMT https://www.wensumtrust.org.uk/heatheravenue/news-and-events/heather-avenue-news/children-in-need-2025 <![CDATA[ World Science Day at Heather Avenue Infant School! ]]> https://www.wensumtrust.org.uk/heatheravenue/news-and-events/heather-avenue-news/world-science-day-at-heather-avenue-infant-school We had a fantastic time celebrating World Science Day at Heather Avenue!

]]> Mon, 10 Nov 2025 15:47:18 GMT https://www.wensumtrust.org.uk/heatheravenue/news-and-events/heather-avenue-news/world-science-day-at-heather-avenue-infant-school <![CDATA[ Kindness Week ]]> https://www.wensumtrust.org.uk/heatheravenue/news-and-events/heather-avenue-news/kindness-week During Kindness Week we took part in different activities to share kindness.

]]> Fri, 7 Nov 2025 17:13:30 GMT https://www.wensumtrust.org.uk/heatheravenue/news-and-events/heather-avenue-news/kindness-week <![CDATA[ International Week - Nigeria ]]> https://www.wensumtrust.org.uk/heatheravenue/news-and-events/heather-avenue-news/international-week-nigeria This week at school we focused on Nigeria.

]]> Wed, 5 Nov 2025 14:50:10 GMT https://www.wensumtrust.org.uk/heatheravenue/news-and-events/heather-avenue-news/international-week-nigeria <![CDATA[ WNDSSP Football Festival ]]> https://www.wensumtrust.org.uk/heatheravenue/news-and-events/heather-avenue-news/wndssp-football-festival We had a fantastic time at Goals, taking part in the West Norwich and Dereham School Sports Partnership football festival.

]]> Wed, 5 Nov 2025 08:12:46 GMT https://www.wensumtrust.org.uk/heatheravenue/news-and-events/heather-avenue-news/wndssp-football-festival <![CDATA[ Squirrels Class Walk ]]> https://www.wensumtrust.org.uk/heatheravenue/news-and-events/heather-avenue-news/squirrels-class-walk In Reception, we have been focusing on Geography as part of the 'Understanding the World' strand of EYFS. We have been exploring maps, creating our own maps, and learning about our local area.

]]> Wed, 22 Oct 2025 16:00:44 GMT https://www.wensumtrust.org.uk/heatheravenue/news-and-events/heather-avenue-news/squirrels-class-walk <![CDATA[ KS1 Explore Mountfield Park! ]]> https://www.wensumtrust.org.uk/heatheravenue/news-and-events/heather-avenue-news/ks1-explore-mountfield-park Our Year 1 and 2 pupils enjoyed a fantastic walk to Mountfield Park this week as part of their geography learning.

]]> Wed, 15 Oct 2025 17:21:11 GMT https://www.wensumtrust.org.uk/heatheravenue/news-and-events/heather-avenue-news/ks1-explore-mountfield-park <![CDATA[ Phonics! ]]> https://www.wensumtrust.org.uk/heatheravenue/news-and-events/heather-avenue-news/phonics Phonics Fun with our Families!

]]> Wed, 15 Oct 2025 17:17:26 GMT https://www.wensumtrust.org.uk/heatheravenue/news-and-events/heather-avenue-news/phonics <![CDATA[ First Aid Training ]]> https://www.wensumtrust.org.uk/heatheravenue/news-and-events/heather-avenue-news/first-aid-training-1 Staff Sharpen Life-Saving Skills in First Aid Training

Staff at Heather Avenue Infant School came together for an intensive first aid training session, reaffirming their unwavering commitment to student safety and wellbeing.

]]> Thu, 11 Sep 2025 07:57:31 GMT https://www.wensumtrust.org.uk/heatheravenue/news-and-events/heather-avenue-news/first-aid-training-1 <![CDATA[ 🏆 Heather Avenue Infant School Awarded Bronze Geography Quality Mark! 🗺️ ]]> https://www.wensumtrust.org.uk/heatheravenue/news-and-events/heather-avenue-news/heather-avenue-infant-school-awarded-bronze-geography-quality-mark Congratulations to Mrs Howes (Geography Lead) and the team at Heather Avenue Infant School for achieving the Bronze Geography Quality Mark (PGQM)

]]> Thu, 4 Sep 2025 14:52:20 GMT https://www.wensumtrust.org.uk/heatheravenue/news-and-events/heather-avenue-news/heather-avenue-infant-school-awarded-bronze-geography-quality-mark <![CDATA[ Heather Avenue Infant School Earns Eco-Schools Green Flag with Merit! 🌿 ]]> https://www.wensumtrust.org.uk/heatheravenue/news-and-events/heather-avenue-news/heather-avenue-infant-school-earns-eco-schools-green-flag-with-merit Congratulations to Heather Avenue Infant School and their amazing Eco-Committee, led by Mrs Paterson and the Eco Committee, for achieving the prestigious Eco-Schools Green Flag Award with Merit!

]]> Thu, 4 Sep 2025 14:53:23 GMT https://www.wensumtrust.org.uk/heatheravenue/news-and-events/heather-avenue-news/heather-avenue-infant-school-earns-eco-schools-green-flag-with-merit <![CDATA[ Heather Avenue Infant School will remain closed on Tuesday 22 July 2025 ]]> https://www.wensumtrust.org.uk/heatheravenue/news-and-events/heather-avenue-news/heather-avenue-infant-school-will-remain-closed-on-tuesday-22-july-2025 Sun, 5 Oct 2025 18:07:46 GMT https://www.wensumtrust.org.uk/heatheravenue/news-and-events/heather-avenue-news/heather-avenue-infant-school-will-remain-closed-on-tuesday-22-july-2025 <![CDATA[ Sports Day ]]> https://www.wensumtrust.org.uk/heatheravenue/news-and-events/heather-avenue-news/sports-day-1 On Tuesday 8th July as part of our Healthy Living Week we had our Sports Day.

]]> Wed, 16 Jul 2025 08:14:22 GMT https://www.wensumtrust.org.uk/heatheravenue/news-and-events/heather-avenue-news/sports-day-1 <![CDATA[ Archery ]]> https://www.wensumtrust.org.uk/heatheravenue/news-and-events/heather-avenue-news/archery The children had a great time learning how to do archery at our Premier Sport Archery workshop! 

]]> Tue, 8 Jul 2025 08:11:18 GMT https://www.wensumtrust.org.uk/heatheravenue/news-and-events/heather-avenue-news/archery <![CDATA[ Drama Workshop ]]> https://www.wensumtrust.org.uk/heatheravenue/news-and-events/heather-avenue-news/drama-workshop We had a great time at our Drama Workshop with a visit from A Level Drama Students from Hellesdon High School.

]]> Tue, 8 Jul 2025 06:59:21 GMT https://www.wensumtrust.org.uk/heatheravenue/news-and-events/heather-avenue-news/drama-workshop <![CDATA[ Heather Avenues Got Talent 2025! ]]> https://www.wensumtrust.org.uk/heatheravenue/news-and-events/heather-avenue-news/heather-avenues-got-talent-2025 Children at Heather Avenue Infant School had their very own talent contest and the acts were awesome!

]]> Mon, 7 Jul 2025 13:42:51 GMT https://www.wensumtrust.org.uk/heatheravenue/news-and-events/heather-avenue-news/heather-avenues-got-talent-2025 <![CDATA[ Year 1 Tag Rugby Festival ]]> https://www.wensumtrust.org.uk/heatheravenue/news-and-events/heather-avenue-news/year-1-tag-rugby-festival Our Year 1 children had a fantastic day at the Tag Rugby Festival held at North Walsham Rugby Club in Scottow.

]]> Thu, 3 Jul 2025 07:01:25 GMT https://www.wensumtrust.org.uk/heatheravenue/news-and-events/heather-avenue-news/year-1-tag-rugby-festival <![CDATA[ Ian Brown Author Visit ]]> https://www.wensumtrust.org.uk/heatheravenue/news-and-events/heather-avenue-news/ian-brown-author-visit We were very lucky to have a special visit from Author Ian Brown!

]]> Wed, 25 Jun 2025 11:41:36 GMT https://www.wensumtrust.org.uk/heatheravenue/news-and-events/heather-avenue-news/ian-brown-author-visit <![CDATA[ Crazy Hair Day ]]> https://www.wensumtrust.org.uk/heatheravenue/news-and-events/heather-avenue-news/crazy-hair-day The children had the opportunity to raise money for school by coming in with Crazy Hair!

]]> Wed, 4 Jun 2025 14:18:21 GMT https://www.wensumtrust.org.uk/heatheravenue/news-and-events/heather-avenue-news/crazy-hair-day <![CDATA[ Joyland ]]> https://www.wensumtrust.org.uk/heatheravenue/news-and-events/heather-avenue-news/joyland On Thursday the 22nd May, Year 1 went on their Summer term trip to Joyland, Great Yarmouth!

]]> Wed, 4 Jun 2025 14:01:40 GMT https://www.wensumtrust.org.uk/heatheravenue/news-and-events/heather-avenue-news/joyland <![CDATA[ Sports Festival! ]]> https://www.wensumtrust.org.uk/heatheravenue/news-and-events/heather-avenue-news/sports-festival Eleven Year 1 and 2 children had the exciting opportunity to take part in a Sports Festival at Taverham High School.

]]> Fri, 23 May 2025 11:53:19 GMT https://www.wensumtrust.org.uk/heatheravenue/news-and-events/heather-avenue-news/sports-festival <![CDATA[ Hilltop 2025 ]]> https://www.wensumtrust.org.uk/heatheravenue/news-and-events/heather-avenue-news/hilltop-2025 The Year 2 children had a wonderful time together at Hilltop.

]]> Wed, 30 Apr 2025 12:53:32 GMT https://www.wensumtrust.org.uk/heatheravenue/news-and-events/heather-avenue-news/hilltop-2025 <![CDATA[ Local Litter Pick ]]> https://www.wensumtrust.org.uk/heatheravenue/news-and-events/heather-avenue-news/local-litter-pick As a school, we are working towards our next Eco Award.

]]> Fri, 25 Apr 2025 10:40:35 GMT https://www.wensumtrust.org.uk/heatheravenue/news-and-events/heather-avenue-news/local-litter-pick <![CDATA[ Science week 2025 ]]> https://www.wensumtrust.org.uk/heatheravenue/news-and-events/heather-avenue-news/science-week-2025 The theme for Science Week this year was 'Change and Adapt'.

]]> Wed, 23 Apr 2025 17:05:13 GMT https://www.wensumtrust.org.uk/heatheravenue/news-and-events/heather-avenue-news/science-week-2025