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. 

Manor Park Primary and LEO Academy Trust are now on all social media platforms. Find us on Twitter/X, Facebok and Instagram through the details below:

Sibling, Nursery and Reception Photos

The school photographer will be coming in to take individual photographs of the Nursery and Reception children, as well as sibling group photographs, on the following dates in October:

• Thursday 9th October 2025: Nursery and Reception, and sibling group photos

Year 4 High Ashurst Residential Trip Reminder

High Ashurst residential trip for year 4 deposit payment is required by Monday, 6th October. If you have not made a payment yet please do so as soon as possible. Also, online consent form are a requirement for the trip. If you haven't completed it yet please do so as soon as possible - without it your child won't be able to go on the trip.

 Thank you so much for your support.

Workshops and School Visits

Can we please remind all parents that school workshops and trips rely on the contributions of parents in order for the trips/workshops to go ahead and unfortunately these may be cancelled if we do not receive payments. 

If you are having any difficulties making the payments, please contact the school office to discuss this further. 

 Thank you so much for your support.

2nd Hand School Uniform Sale

Our next Second-Hand Uniform Sale it's the perfect opportunity to stock up on great-quality school uniform at fantastic prices.

• When: Thursday, 16th October, after school (3.30pm)

• Where: In the school playground

Come along and find some hidden gems for your little ones while helping our school community.

Please can we politely ask that you bring coins for any payments as it is not always possible for us to provide the correct change. Cash payments only.

This Week in Nursery & Reception

• Nursery pupils became acquainted with the school environment through an exploration of their new classrooms and other designated areas.

• Focused mathematics activities in Nursery involved catching number-themed fish.

• Pupils in Nursery reinforced number recognition by decorating the fish scales with shiny gems to correspond with the appropriate numeral.

• Reception pupils developed their fine motor skills by engaging in a cutting activity to create imaginary "magic wands" at the creative table.

• The activities across the Early Years Foundation Stage promoted both creativity and physical development.

• All early years activities successfully supported pupils' transition and engagement in the new academic term.

This Week in Year 1!

• This week, Year 1 pupils commenced dedicated work on handwriting skills.

• The session focused specifically on correct letter formation and the application of taught phonics sounds.

• Earlier this week, Year 1 pupils participated in an engaging practical science lesson focused on the five senses.

• Pupils closed their eyes and identified various sounds within the classroom environment.

• The class explored different scents and guessed their origins as part of a fun, investigative activity.

• The learning fostered an exciting and exploratory approach to science knowledge acquisition.

This Week in Year 2!

• Year 2 pupils explored the resilience and significant impact of key figures as part of the school's acknowledgement of Black History Month.

• In Maths, Pupils proficiently used 100's squares as a practical resource to develop their skills in counting and number sequences when exploring the three times table.

• In their online safety lesson, Year 2 pupils successfully used the interactive platform Nearpod to secure their understanding of private information.

• The class now understands the clear difference between information that is appropriate to share online and information that is not, demonstrating great digital citizenship.

• This week, Year 2 pupils practised essential fine motor skills and tool usage by crafting imaginative conker necklaces during their Forest School session.

• During their outdoor learning, they were diligent insect observers and collectors, fostering a deeper connection with nature and biology.

This Week in Year 3!

• Year 3 practised handwriting skills, focusing specifically on joining the letter 's' with letters that lack an ascender, such as in the 'sw', 'sm', and 'sn' blends.

• Following the handwriting practice, pupils began planning their non-chronological reports on the Woolly Mammoth, detailing its appearance and incorporating interesting facts.

• In Maths, pupils revised all key place value knowledge in mathematics, utilising manipulatives to represent and partition numbers, and reinforcing the importance of place value columns.

• Throughout the week, Pupils commenced learning French greetings, successfully mastering how to state their own name and correctly asking another person their name.

• A select group of Year 3 pupils represented the school at the SSP Sutton Festival during the afternoon. At the festival, the attending pupils engaged in three distinct styles of skipping, demonstrating energy and enjoyment while collaborating with LEO Sports.

This Week in Year 4!

• This week, Year 4 pupils commenced their study of Anglo-Saxon saints as part of their historical and religious education.

• The work demonstrated a strong commitment to learning about the historical and cultural impact of religious figures on early English society. 

• Pupils explored the significant role and teachings of saints within the faith, culture, and community of the Anglo-Saxon era.

• In Music, Brass Instrument Practice took place as Year 4 pupils participated in a vibrant session, focusing on the trumpet and trombone.

• The music room was filled with energy and sound as Year 4 demonstrated enthusiasm and effort during their musical practice.

• Outstanding Creative Achievement was acknowledged for Rose, a Year 4 pupil, in recognition of her excellent creative work this week.

This Week in Year 5!

• This week in Maths, pupils explored and successfully applied a variety of methods for adding numbers exceeding four digits in Mathematics.

• Year 5 had a productive afternoon session this week creating original artwork, which effectively combined all of their previous learning regarding colour. They completed their landscape artwork, meticulously incorporating the use of tint, tones, and shades to create their final masterpieces.

• Year 5 pupils transitioned into scientists and conducted an engaging experiment to investigate the concept of friction.

• As part of the science investigation, Year 5 successfully formulated predictions and determined the appropriate variables for their experiment.

• The pupils systematically carried out their planned scientific tests and formally documented their procedure and findings in a professional write-up.

This Week in Year 6!

• This Week, Year 6 pupils experienced an unforgettable immersive audio adventure focused on the life of Harriet Tubman and her journey on the Underground Railroad. The class stepped into the story using Now>Press>Play, providing a unique context for historical learning.

• In Science, pupils successfully conducted a scientific investigation into the circulatory system, focusing on the relationship between exercise and heart rate. The scientists accurately collected and analysed data, observing that increased activity directly resulted in a higher beats per minute (bpm).

• As part of their writing, pupils utilised the digital tool OLEX AI to effectively edit and refine their suspense narrative from the perspective of an enslaved person. Collaborative work enabled the pupils to incorporate specific feedback and enhance their writing with more sophisticated descriptive language.

LEO Explorers are: Curious

We love to learn and find out new things every day. We ask questions to help us learn and understand. We are eager to explore the world around us.

Palace Women vs. Newcastle this Sunday 

With the new season in the Barclays Women's Super League 2 underway, I'm delighted to invite your school to Palace Women's home game against Newcastle United on Sunday, 5th October with an exclusive discount for teachers, pupils, parents, and staff.

Nearly 1000 fans came out to see our thrilling 4-4 draw against Southampton last week, and now we want to share our award-nominated matchday experience with you and your school.

We face Newcastle United at the VBS Community Stadium in Sutton on Sunday, 5th October, with kick-off at 14:00.

Your special offer includes a 25% discount on tickets - meaning you can enjoy a day out at the football from just £3.75 for U16s and £6.75 for adults!

 Date: Sunday, 5th October

 Kick-off: 14:00

 Venue: VBS Community Stadium, Sutton

To claim your discount, simply use the promo code CPFCWSCHOOLS at checkout via the link below:

 [Get Tickets Here]