Manor Park Primary Academy

Learning, Excellence and Opportunity

Manor Park Primary Academy School has a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. This responsibility necessitates a child protection policy and procedures which are available to view on the website, or a copy can be requested from the School Office. Our designated Child Protection Officers are Ms. Thomas and Ms. Laing. Information may need to be shared with other agencies when there are concerns about a child’s welfare. Manor Park Primary Academy is committed to gender, racial, religion and disability equality in every part of school life. 

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As we finish our first half term of 2025, we find ourselves reflecting on another wonderful term here at Manor Park Primary School. It’s been a period filled with exciting learning adventures, incredible achievements, and a vibrant sense of community spirit.

We extend a particularly warm welcome to our new families who have joined the Manor Park community this term. We hope you are settling in well and experiencing the friendly and supportive atmosphere that makes our school so special. All the children have settled nicely into their new classes and over the next half term, we look forward to welcoming more of our parents and carers into school to meet with teachers at the forthcoming parent/teacher meetings which start after the break. We also look forward to Christmas performances and celebrations which we will share with you in December and will provide you with dates in the Notices and Reminders sheet.

This half term has been action-packed! Our 'Express and Share' assemblies have showcased the incredible talents of our children in Years 4 and 6, and it was lovely for so many parents to come and join in the learning afterwards in the classrooms. Year 6 embarked on an unforgettable residential trip to PGL Windmill, developing their independence and resilience while creating lasting memories with their friends. Special thanks is extended to all of the staff who accompanied them on this fabulous adventure.

Children across the school have enjoyed a number of workshops to complement their Learning Projects and may we thank you again for your financial support for these invaluable activities—the children love taking part and gain so much from them. F.O.M.P also held a Halloween-themed Mufti Day and we had some amazing witches, ghouls, and monsters roaming through the corridors! The cake sale was a resounding success, and we look forward to the upcoming FOMP events next term.

In exciting news for the whole community, we are delighted to announce that for the 2025/2026 academic year, Manor Park Primary School will be dedicating its fundraising efforts to The Paul Alan Project! This is a fantastic, local charity that provides vital lifesaving training and equipment. Our ambitious goal is to raise £2,000 to fund the purchase and installation of a 24/7 Public Access Defibrillator (PAD) and a Bleed Control Kit outside Manor Park (The Park). This critical resource will be available to our entire local community in a medical emergency. We’ll keep you updated on our progress and upcoming events throughout the year in our weekly newsletter. If you would like to help us get a head start on this life-saving target, you can make a donation immediately via our dedicated QR code or charity page that you can find below.

Thank you in advance for your support in making Manor Park a safer, more resilient community!

Thank you again for all your support, and have a wonderful Autumn break.

We look forward to welcoming the children back on Tuesday 4th November 2025!" 

• The Nursery pupils successfully settled into their new classroom routines, demonstrating great enthusiasm and adaptability. A strong focus on Communication and Language helped pupils build positive and trusting relationships with their teachers and peers.

• In Mathematics, pupils were introduced to foundational concepts, including an exploration of basic shapes. The pupils also began their initial number recognition and counting journey, focusing on numbers 1 to 5.

• Pupils developed crucial self-care skills, actively learning how to be more independent in their daily routines. They participated in a number of Activity-Based Days that enriched their learning and social experiences. For a day focused on inclusivity and awareness, pupils wore red as part of a school-wide initiative. The half term concluded with a Halloween celebration, where pupils enjoyed dressing up in fancy dress.

• These collective experiences provided a positive and engaging start to their primary school education.

• The entire Nursery team was immensely proud of how well the pupils embraced all the new challenges and opportunities.

• The newest Reception pupils successfully started their time at school, adjusting brilliantly to their new environment. Pupils learned and adopted the school's Rules and the important Golden Rules for a positive and safe learning community.

• In English and Phonics, pupils enjoyed reading and exploring a variety of new books, including 'Where's Spot' and 'Whatever Next'. Phonics instruction focused on mastering the Phase 2 sounds, with pupils practicing to recognise and write these new sounds. Pupils developed crucial phonological awareness by learning to identify and hear individual sounds within words, such as /s/ in 'snake'.

• As part of their Topic, 'Let's Explore,' provided many exciting opportunities for imaginative learning and discovery.

• As part of 'Let's Explore,' pupils engaged in creative tasks like making their own treasure maps and designing fantasy worlds. Physical challenges were embraced through the construction and use of a pupil-designed obstacle course.

• Mathematical understanding was enhanced through comparing amounts to identify 'more' and 'less'. Pupils began mastering number recognition, counting, and ordering for numbers up to 5 in Mathematics. An engaging exploration of 3D shapes helped pupils learn which shapes could roll, stack, or slide.

• Physical Education (PE) sessions focused on developing listening and following instructions through various games. In PE, pupils also successfully practiced and improved their balancing skills.

• Overall, the Reception class had a truly positive and busy start to their school journey this half term.

• In History this half term, pupils embarked on an exciting historical journey, exploring the main topic of 'Childhood' in the 1950s. They acted as historians, carefully analysing old photographs to understand family life, clothing, and games from the past. Pupils successfully compared past and present photographs, identifying key similarities and differences.

• A major highlight was the 'Toy Workshop', where pupils explored a captivating collection of historical toys, some over one hundred years old. Pupils had a wonderful, hands-on experience with different toys, discovering the materials they were made from and how they differ from modern toys.

• In Science, pupils began their investigations into the human senses by carefully labeling the different parts of the human body. Our young scientists conducted practical experiments using their five senses, which included smelling mystery pots and investigating taste with various fruits.

• They explored sensory loss by attempting to drop a coin into a cup with one eye closed to understand the importance of sight. Pupils concluded that having two eyes helps us to see a wider field of view and to judge how close or far away objects are.

• In Art this half term, the mini-project 'Mix It Up' introduced pupils to the primary colours and the process of mixing them to create secondary colours. Pupils applied this new knowledge to create individual colour wheels and experimented with various shades to paint their own pictures.

• In Computing, Year 1 pupils began their computing journey with great success by learning to log on to their individual Chromebooks. They were introduced to Seesaw, where they practiced using the camera function to take photographs and the voice recording tool to share their answers.

• Overall, we are incredibly proud of how beautifully Year 1 settled in and for the amazing work they produced across all subjects this half term.

• In English, pupils explored the 'Movers and Shakers' topic, studying the lives of people who changed the world through core texts like The Great Explorer and Mae Among the Stars. Pupils successfully developed their writing skills by producing engaging descriptive posters, detailed character profiles, imaginative diary entries, and informative newspaper reports. A significant focus was placed on improving sentence structure, including the accurate use of expanded noun phrases and writing confidently in the past tense.

• In Mathematics, pupils built a strong foundation in place value, confidently understanding and representing numbers up to 100, and mastering how to partition them into tens and ones. Preparatory work for multiplication was completed by pupils practising skip counting in 2's, 5's, 10's, and 3's. Towards the end of the half term, pupils successfully applied smart strategies for addition and subtraction, focusing on finding number bonds to 100 and calculating across a 10.

• In Science, linking to the 'Movers and Shakers' topic, lessons covered 'Human Survival,' where pupils discussed vital subjects such as nutrition (healthy eating), the human life cycle, and the importance of good hygiene.

• In Design & Technology (DT), as part of the 'Remarkable Recipes' project, pupils learned about food origins, carefully followed recipes, and used their planning skills to design and make a simple school meal.

• In the 'Mix It' project, pupils learned about the colour wheel, before moving on to refine their observational skills in the 'Still Life' unit.

• This half term, Year 2 have also been fortunate to experience a range of workshops. Pupils benefited from educational workshops focusing on the lives of Neil Armstrong and Christopher Columbus, bringing their core topic to life. A very valuable Fire Safety workshop was held, equipping pupils with important knowledge about how to stay safe in emergencies.

• Finally, pupils thoroughly enjoyed their sessions in Forest School, engaging in hands-on activities and outdoor challenges in nature.

• The school is extremely proud of the great commitment and enthusiasm Year 2 pupils demonstrated across all areas of their learning this half term.

• In History, pupils explored the Stone Age, travelling back in time to imagine life and the tools used by early humans. Key events from the Stone Age were placed on a timeline to develop pupils' understanding of chronology. Pupils wrote a factual non-chronological report about the woolly mammoth, using expanded noun phrases and technical vocabulary.

• As part of Black History Month, pupils explored the book Coming to England by Floella Benjamin, discussing feelings around moving to a new country. Discussions took place on how to make new arrivals feel welcome in the UK. Pupils learned about the courage and actions of famous Black activists who have helped shape a more equal world.

• In English, pupils focused on Ted Hughes’ The Iron Man. Pupils wrote a diary entry from the character Hogarth’s perspective, describing the Iron Man falling from the cliff.

• In Maths, pupils started Mastering Number sessions, a daily challenge to strengthen core number skills. They explored the commutativity of addition and learned key mathematical vocabulary such as addend, sum, and difference. Pupils further deepened their understanding of place value, addition, and subtraction by using Base 10 equipment. The concepts of carrying and exchanging were practiced using the column method.

• In Art, pupils explored colour theory, learning about analogous and complementary colours. They discovered how warm and cool colours can convey different emotions, taking inspiration from artists like Pablo Picasso. Pupils created stunning watercolour pieces based on the colour schemes of famous paintings.

• In Mathematics, pupils strengthened their place value skills, specifically with numbers up to 10,000, learning how to successfully partition and compare them. They mastered formal written methods for addition and subtraction, practising the skill of exchanging (carrying and borrowing) to solve complex problems. Regular practice of times tables was a significant focus for all pupils in preparing them ahead of the Multiplication Check in Summer Term

• In English, pupils read and explored the epic story of Beowulf. They produced fantastic character descriptions of heroes and monsters from the story. The pupils used the Olex AI tool to visualise their character descriptions, which was a source of great pride. Pupils also practised writing a diary entry from a character’s viewpoint and created an eye-catching advert based on the narrative.

• In Science, a practical egg experiment demonstrated the damaging effects of sugary and acidic drinks on teeth, teaching pupils about good dental hygiene. They enjoyed a highly engaging 'Fizz Pop Workshop' focused on the digestive system and how the body processes food.

• In Geography, pupils began a study of the Americas (North and South America). They practised their mapping skills, using an atlas to locate countries and learn about impressive physical features (e.g., the Andes and the Amazon River).

• In Art, to support their historical learning, pupils designed and constructed their own Viking shields using bold colours and geometric designs. They also created intricate Viking-inspired brooches and pendants, experimenting with patterns and materials.

• In Physical Education, pupils attended their weekly swimming sessions, showing great progress in developing their strokes and water safety skills.

• In History, pupils successfully completed their main topic, ‘Dynamic Dynasties’, by taking a deep dive into Ancient China. They gained insight into ancient communication by recreating Oracle Bones and learned about life in the Shang Dynasty. Pupils undertook a fascinating study of the powerful Warrior Queen ‘Fu Hao’ and held a fantastic debate on the importance of different social classes.

• In English, the term began with immersing ourselves in the book 'The Ship of Shadows', producing excellent setting descriptions that transported the reader. Pupils mastered the art of personal voice by writing engaging diary entries based on the class text. A key focus was on editing and refining work, with the class successfully using Olex AI to polish their writing. Pupils were adept at weaving in more sophisticated sentence structures, successfully incorporating relative clauses to add detail and flow.

• In Mathematics, pupils confidently developed their understanding of place value, mastering numbers up to an impressive 1,000,000. The class enjoyed discovering the building blocks of arithmetic by exploring factors and multiples. Online tools were effectively used to help pupils visualize and articulate their mathematical thinking and reasoning.

• In Science, Year 5 became real scientists, investigating key concepts, including air resistance, water resistance, gravity, and friction. Pupils meticulously set up their own experiments and wrote them up in the formal structure of a scientific report.

• In Geography, pupils traversed the globe, exploring different climate zones, vegetation belts, and biomes. A highlight was when pupils took on the role of teachers, educating the rest of the class on how these geographical elements connect.

• In History, Year 6 pupils engaged in an in-depth study of the 'Maafa' (the Transatlantic Slave Trade), exploring Britain's historical role and its profound impact on people's lives. Pupils researched and presented on the rich history of ancient African civilisations and the significant achievements of influential Black Britons. Collaborative group research projects culminated in insightful presentations about different ancient African Kingdoms.

• Working in pairs, pupils produced compelling podcasts that vividly described the experiences of those on board the ships during the Transatlantic Slave Trade. Throughout all discussions on this sensitive subject, pupils demonstrated exemplary maturity, consideration, and respect for one another's perspectives.

• In Art, pupils explored the vibrant works of renowned African artists, including Esther Mahlangu, focusing on her signature geometric patterns. Inspired by the artists studied, pupils created their own unique designs and learned about the tradition of African tribal masks, going on to design and make their own.

• In English, pupils developed their journalistic skills by composing impactful newspaper reports on the Transatlantic Slave Trade, adhering to formal conventions like third-person narration and the use of quotes.

• As part of PSHE, pupils visited Sutton Library to participate in the Junior Citizenship Scheme, a valuable programme focusing on essential life skills. The scheme included interactive workshops on crucial topics such as internet safety, fire safety, and emergency first aid. Pupils engaged directly with representatives from local services, including the police and fire brigade, building their confidence and sense of community responsibility.

• As part of the residential trip, pupils enjoyed an unforgettable PGL residential trip, embracing a wide range of adventurous outdoor activities. Exciting activities included the giant swing, zip wire, aeroball, archery, and a challenging trapeze jump, alongside a celebratory evening disco.

LEO Explorers are: Empathetic

We understand how others feel in different situations to ours. We are kind and caring. We think about others as well as ourselves.

Get ready for an action-packed October Half Term! LEO Sports Camps are back from Monday, October 27th to Friday, October 31st, 2024, offering fantastic activities for children in Reception to Year 6 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm daily.

Your child can enjoy a full day of activities for only £20, making fun and fitness affordable and accessible.

Camp Locations

We have FIVE great venues offering different experiences:

• Multi Sports Camp:

  • Cheam Park Farm Primary Academy

  • Manor Park Primary Academy

  • Brookfield Primary Academy* New Multi-Sports Site 

  • Hurst Park Primary Academy

• Gymnastics, Cheerleading & Dance Camp:

  • Cheam Fields Primary Academy

How to Book

Spaces are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so book now to secure your spot! Please complete the parent and child booking forms before attempting to book for the first time.

• Visit our booking site: LEOsportscamps.clubsbuddy.net or scan you QR code (see attached poster)

• You can book for the whole week or individual days.

Payment Options

We accept payment via debit/credit card on the booking site.

Remember, using the Tax-free Childcare scheme can save you 20%!

• When you have paid by the Tax-free childcare site, please select the 'Pay By Voucher' option when booking on Clubs Buddy. Once payment is complete, please email remittances@leoacademytrust.co.uk with proof of full payment within 5 days of your booking or risk losing your space. The subject line should be LEO Sports Camp.

• Please note: If setting up a new voucher payment, choose Cheam Common Junior, KT4 8UT, as the childcare provider.

A Quick Reminder

Please ensure your child comes prepared each day with:

• A packed lunch (no nuts) and water bottle.

• Appropriate sports clothing and a coat (as we'll be outside as much as possible).

• For safety, children should not wear jewellery or watches.

We look forward to a fantastic week of sports, challenges, and fun!

Best wishes,

The LEO Sports Camps Team

The class with the highest attendance level  for the week ending 17th October 2025 in Early Years and Key Stage 1 is Coral Class with 99.67% closely followed by Quartz Class with 99%

The class with the highest attendance level for the week ending 17th October 2025 in Key Stage 2 is Zircon Class with 100% closely followed by Pearl Class  with 99.38%

Well done everyone!

Weekly Achievement Certificate Winners

Click here to see this week's certificate winners. 

Well done to you all!