Below are a number of frequently asked questions that you might find helpful.

What are the start of the day arrangements?

Children in Reception to Year 6:

Before school club is from 7.45am to 8.30am. Children attending before school club should enter the hall via the main school glass entrance doors.

From 8.30am to 8.45am parents may drop children off at the school gate which will be manned by Avalon staff. Alternatively parents and carers who may wish to bring their child onto the school site and drop their child off at the allocated entrance doors.

For Reception, Year 1 and Year 2, this will be at the main glass entrance doors. For all Junior children, Year 3 to Year 6, this will be at the front door of the junior building.

Children in Nursery and Pre-School:

Children should be dropped off at the Nursery/Pre-School entrance to a member of Avalon School staff are the start of their session.

What do we do if we are arriving late to school?

Children in Reception to Year 6:

Late attendance (after 8.45am). If your child is late coming into school, we then ask that parents ring the intercom for assistance and bring their child directly into the school office for registrations.

Children in Nursery and Pre-School:

Arriving late to the start of your child's session, please ring the intercom for assistance and take your child to the Nursery/Pre-School entrance.

Where do I pick up my children at the end of the school day?

Children are collected from the following exits:

Year Group	Collection Time	Collect From
Nursery & Pre-School	At the end of session	Nursery Entrance
Reception	3.05pm	Nursery Entrance
Year 1	3.05pm	School Hall Door
Year 2	3.05pm	School Hall Door
Year 3	3.40pm	Junior House Front Door
Year 4	3.40pm	Junior House Front Door
Year 5	3.40pm	Main School Glass Doors
Year 6	3.40pm	Main School Glass Doors

What day(s) does my child have PE?

Follow the link below for information regarding PE days for children in Reception to Year 6:

Reception to Year 6 PE Information

What snack should my child bring to school?

We have a number of children in Avalon School with severe allergies.  It is vitally important to ensure the health and safety of all the children that only fruit, and vegetables are brought into school for break time snacks.

Snack which are high in salt, sugar and fat such as salted popcorn, crisps, and other sugary snacks are not appropriate to be brought into school.

Can my child wear earrings for school?

Our uniform policy states that for health and safety reasons no jewellery with the exception of a watch may be worn in school.  See our full school uniform policy.

Therefore, we would be grateful if you could remind children to remove earrings and any other jewellery before coming to school.

We understand that a number of children have only recently had their ears pierced and although it is not ideal, in this instance could we ask parents/carers to ensure that earrings are covered each morning with plasters. 

Once the 6-week healing process is complete the earrings should be removed and not worn during school time.

Where can I purchase school uniform from?

Uniform can be purchased from Uniformity Clothing using the link below: 

http://www.uniformityschools.com/

See our full school uniform policy.

Alternatively

Our PTA run a Pre-Loved Uniform shop, they can be contacted via email: uniformpta@gmail.com

Can I donate to the PTA Pre-Loved Uniform shop?

Donations can be made to the PTA Pre-Loved Uniform shop at the School Office.  When making a donation, please make sure that all items donated are wearable and not threadbare, and clean.

Only accept the following Avalon specific uniform:

• Blazers/Black Raincoats
• Caps/Hats/Boaters
• Brown V Neck Jumpers/Cardigans
• Brown PE Sweatshirts/Joggers
• Tunics/Summer Dresses

Can my child bring birthday cake to school to share with their class?

We know that many parents like to celebrate birthdays and other occasions with special treats. We encourage parents to celebrate with non-food items such as stickers, pencils, themed erasers, or other trinkets, rather than food.

How do I purchase a new wet play bag for my child?

Should your child need a new wet bag play, please contact the school office via email schooloffice@avalon-school.co.uk.  Currently (2025-26) the cost of a new wet play bag is £5.  Instructions as to what can be included in the wet play bag can be obtained from the school office.

How do I purchase a new Avalon School water bottle for my child?

Should any children need a new Avalon School water bottle, please contact the school office via email schooloffice@avalon-school.co.uk.  Currently (2025-26) the cost of a new water bottle £2.75.

Can my child store a bike or scooter at school?

There is a four bicycle and scooter racks which are positioned underneath the school office window, available for use by the children.  Please note that bicycles or scooters are left at owner’s risk. Unfortunately, school cannot take any responsibility for loss or damage.

Parking and driving around Avalon School.

To help keep all members of our school community and our wider community safe please remember not to park on the zig-zag lines outside school when dropping off or picking up children and to aid visibility please avoid parking on the road directly outside school.  We would also ask any parents using Warwick Drive to be extra careful and aware of pedestrians using this route to access school. 

It would also be much appreciated if parents consider the through traffic along Caldy Road and avoid attempting U-turns in the road. These sorts of manoeuvres in the road can be particularly dangerous for all road users and pedestrians during these busy times of day.