Author: Clair

Modelling with different materials

Students have been considering different types of materials in their art lessons and how they can bring them together to create 3D models. Brendan and Dylan decided what they wanted to make and set about exploring the recycling and junk …
24th May 2023

Exploring Mondrian

Our art team are always ambitious when it comes to introducing students to new styles and  techniques – this term they have been learning about the work of artist, Mondrian. Students have enjoyed and excelled at creating geometric and abstract …
24th May 2023

Supporting Mental Health Awareness Week

Fostering, supporting and nurturing the well-being of our students is a core value of the school, so we are are proud to support Mental Health Awareness Week 2023. Students will be taking part in a range of wellbeing activities including; …
24th May 2023

Green Team – MHAW

We see the link between ASD and anxiety each and every day. Our staff have been proud to support Mental Health Awareness Week by running workshops and organising fund raising events. Staff and students chose to wear green to support …
24th May 2023

Thank you for your kindness

Huge thanks to Croydon Relief In Need, Webb Family Charitable Trust and the Card Factory Foundation for your generosity. You have made a really positive impact on the children at our school in funding our new trim trail equipment. The …
16th May 2023

Horse Riding at The Diamond Centre

What a lovely morning of horse riding in the sunshine for Parks Class at The Diamond Centre this morning. The centre offers unique facilities that benefit SEND children through regular contact with horses. Our students enjoy; physical, sensory, educational or …
3rd May 2023

Getting ready for the Coronation!

Students across the school have been learning about the Coronation of King Charles III this week and have been getting creative by making bunting and crowns to prepare for this special event 
3rd May 2023

Sporting Achievement

We have some exciting news to share, Wheatley class enjoyed a great day on Friday taking part in the Surrey Cricket table cricket competition. They won the tournament and are through to the next round. They were all very proud …
27th March 2023

Autism Acceptance Week

To mark Autism Acceptance Week our students are creating and adding to this giant jigsaw tapestry for the whole school. Celebrating that while each piece is different and unique, we are all linked and joined together as one .
24th March 2023

Good Ofsted for Addington Valley Academy

Message from Principal, John Reilly We are proud to share that Ofsted have graded Addington Valley Academy Good overall and Outstanding in the area of Behaviour and Attitudes following their first inspection in January 2023. When we opened Addington Valley …
9th March 2023

World Book Day

We spent a whole week revelling in World Book Day! We ran workshops celebrating our love of reading with parents and their children in school – there were sensory stories to enjoy and plenty of bucket activities too. Children also …
3rd March 2023

AVA Student Harry is taking on the Walk for Autism challenge

AVA student, Harry and his mum are taking part in Walk For Autism again this year. Here is a message from Harry’s mum. Harry will have a step counter for national autism awareness week (26 March to 2 April) and …
20th February 2023