Krishna Avanti School

Ofsted

The school's Hindu traditions support fully the ethos of a 21st century British primary school where academic excellence is as important as its religious aura. Excellent partnerships with parents and carers, the local authority, the sponsoring Hindu charitable foundation and many other agencies have contributed to the already good quality of education provided and the accelerating rate of progress made by pupils. - Ofsted March 2010

Mission Statement
The clarity of view in planning to meet the demands to be faced demonstrates an outstanding capacity to sustain improvement. - Ofsted March 2010

Governing Body
The Governors are a powerful force for change and improvement. They are perceptive and probing but are also great friends of the school. - Ofsted March 2010

Head Teacher
The school is most capably led by the Head teacher who holds high expectations and has well-founded ambitions for the future success of the school. - Ofsted March 2010

Staff
School Staff are working in an effective partnership with the Local Authority to computerise the process and good progress is being made to complete the task. This work is an example of how everyone, whether teachers or non-teaching staff, work energetically and effectively together to ensure that pupils flourish. - Ofsted March 2010

Religious Education
The acts of collective worship in the school's centrepiece, its temple, are reflective personal and meaningful for the pupils. - Ofsted March 2010

The School's Faith Advisor
Pupil's spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is outstanding and is recognised by parents, carers and the community as one of the school's main features. - Ofsted March 2010

Curriculum
Pupils joy in coming to school is very evident and is demonstrated in their very regular attendance, punctuality, first-class behaviour and sense of purpose. -Ofsted March 2010

The Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum
There is an exceptionally well-focused approach to planning that ensures all children have ample opportunities to experience a rich programme of activity that will help them develop reliable skills and knowledge across all six areas of learning. - Ofsted March 2010

National Curriculum for Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2
Attainment is above average, particularly in literacy and numeracy, although there is good all-round achievement too, particularly pupils' personal, social and emotional development. - Ofsted March 2010

Topic and Thematic Based Learning
Lessons are taught well, which enable pupils to enjoy their learning and to discover much more about the world around them. The observation of pupils at work in lessons and the study of their books show that they make good progress. - Ofsted March 2010

The School Day
The outstanding quality of safeguarding, care, guidance and support and an absolute determination to ensure equal opportunities for all pupils are significant factors in pupils' extremely high sense of security and their growth as people. - Ofsted March 2010

School Lunches
Pupils are conscious of good eating habits which will contribute to their health. Lunchtimes are a community event where the pupils and staff meet and share the nutritious vegetarian meals that are part of the Hindu lifestyle. - Ofsted March 2010

Pastoral Care
Care, guidance and support are highly effective because staff are trained thoroughly. Extremely well-organised procedures are carried out with high levels of commitment. The school has been able to develop its good curriculum and its outstanding care, guidance and support because it has built very strong partnerships with others. - Ofsted March 2010 

 
Pupils
Pupil Voice on Celebrating Gifts and Talents Assembly 2009-2010

"I felt grateful because I got my first medal. I was surprised because I could take it home."

"During the Gifts and Talents assembly, I felt scared before my turn. Then I saw I was getting a medal and certificate. I felt proud because the medal and certificate was very special to me. My family was proud and surprised. It was my first medal ever."

"I felt excited because I got a medal and a certificate. I felt proud of myself. It was a special assembly because we were celebrating gifts and talents and my teacher said some nice things about me. I felt surprised and I was also happy about other people. I felt grateful for what I got. I love certificates and medals. I love school assemblies as they are the best. I felt happy at the assembly."

 
Parents

Mother's Day Assembly- 8th April 2011

A wonderful Mother's Day presentation from all the children!They all demonstrated confidence beyond their age groups. Really proud of their progress.

Parents' Evaluations and Comments from 2009-2010

Mother's Day Assembly March 2010

"Beyond my expectation I could not have imagined my child would sing such a meaningful song in another language"

"The children understood the meaning of the lyrics in the song and felt how special it is."

"I was emotionally touched and was delighted that my daughter studies in such a wonderful school"

KAPS Summer Fete 10th July 2010
"My son felt involved in the talent show and wanted to help me set up my stall. The event built a sense of community for my family"

Gifts and Talents Assembly

"It made us proud of my child and the school efforts"

"It was overwhelming and above my expectations!!!"

"I was impressed that all the children received a medal and a certificate"

"My daughter felt confident and valued by this event"

Whole School Sports Day

"Children had a great time and so did we in taking part"

"Most definitely it was wonderful to see children, parents and teachers taking part"

Open Day for viewing your child's work

"My son felt responsible for showing me his work, explaining everything and taking me on a little tour. I think this increased his sense of ownership and showed me how mature he could be"

"Children were happy to be able to engage with their parents"

"My child was very happy to show me his work. Seeing him so happy made me very happy too"

Christmas Musical

"Great to see children performing and celebrating Christmas"

Diwali Assembly

"Was nice to see children talk about and understand the meaning of Diwali"

Consultation with Teachers

"Feel involved with my child's learning. Know that the school cares about my child and his family"

"Enables parents to improve on child's weakness and maintain positive attributes"

 

 
Visitors

Comment from Swami Ramdev about Krishna-Avanti School?

"For emphasizing our religion, culture, and values, in this first Hindu School you have started, I congratulate you. This is very good work you are doing here, and it will be ideal for future generations."

H.H. Swami Ramdev Ji Maharaj - July 2011

 

 
Governors

Mother's Day Assembly- April 2011

A wonderful performance by our pupils! Congratulations to our staff. Thank you for inviting the governors.

 
Press

This is a happy and welcoming school where the children enjoy their work and play. A stunning place to teach and you should be very proud.

Peter Bearne, ITV Central- March 2011

 


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krishna-smallDuring His presence on this planet, Lord Krishna also went to school - in a place called Avanti. Hence with the name 'Krishna-Avanti', we hope to inspire a simultaneous attachment to both God and education, as taught by the Lord Himself.
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Krishna-Avanti Primary School

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Edgware, Middlesex
HA8 6ES, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 8381 3344

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