Manor Park Primary Academy

Kingswood Residential Trip 

Year 6 are off on their visit to Kingswood Activity Centre on Sunday 13th October and we just want to remind you as follows:

• The children should be here by 10.00 am for a prompt departure at 10.30 am. 

• They should come in via the school office where they will be directed to the Studio Hall. 

• School uniform is not required - suitable clothes for travelling in please. 

• A small snack and drink should be provided for the journey. 

• A packed lunch is also required to be eaten on arrival at Kingswood. 

• Any medication to be passed to Mrs McDonald in a named bag. Travel sickness medication should be taken on the morning of the trip as required. Please also provide travel sickness medication for the return journey if required.

Express and Share Assembly for Years 4

Year 4 - Thursday 17th October 2024 at 9:10 am and at 2:00 pm 

Following these assemblies, you will then be invited back to the classrooms to support the children with their learning based on their topic. 

Siblings are welcome to attend the assembly but unfortunately will not be able to go into the classrooms due to the lack of space. 

As with all of our assemblies and performances, we politely ask parents/carers arrive promptly to prevent disruption to the children’s presentation. When photographing your children in school performances, events and productions, please use small cameras only to ensure that you are not interfering with the view of other parents. Also, when posting photographs of school events on social media e.g. Facebook, please ensure that you are only posting pictures of your child. Parental consent has not been obtained for you to include photographs of other children who may be present in your pictures. 

Parent/Teacher Meetings

Parent/Teacher Meetings for this academic year will take place in November on the following dates:

Nursery

• Wednesday 13th November from 4.00 pm-7.30 pm- Virtual Meeting;

• Thursday 14th November  from 4.00 pm-7.30 pm - Face to Face Meeting;    

• Tuesday 19th November from 4.00 pm - 6.30 pm - Face to Face Meeting

Reception to Year 6

• Tuesday 12th November from 4.30 pm-7.30 pm - Garnet Class only - Virtual meeting;  

• Wednesday 13th November from 4.30 pm-7.30 pm - Virtual Meeting;    

• Thursday 14th November  from 4.30 pm-7.30 pm - Face to Face Meeting

More information on how to book your appointment(s) via Arbor will be sent home soon.

May we please remind you that your child or children may not accompany you to the virtual or face to face meetings and you will not be able to attend your meeting should you bring your child with you. Thank you for your co-operation.

Wear Red Day

This year Manor Park Primary Academy will be celebrating ‘Wear Red Day’ by asking pupils to come to school wearing an item of red clothing on Friday 18th October - school uniform is therefore not required on this day. 

'Wear Red Day' is a national day of action which encourages individuals to wear red to raise awareness of racism and to support the education of this in schools.

Please can we request that no football shirts or superheroes/fancy dress are worn. No donations are required to participate in ‘Wear Red Day’.

School Uniform Sale

Our first uniform sale of this academic year will take place on Monday 7th October 2023 at 3.20pm-3.55pm in the playground (weather permitting). 

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.

Extra Curricular Clubs

Spaces are available for some extra curricular clubs, mainly early morning extra curricular clubs. 

If you would like your child(ren) to attend any of the clubs, please email the school office with your child's name, class and what club do you wish them to participate in. They will then be added to the waiting list and should spaces be available for these clubs, then will contact you to allocate your child(ren) a place.

Please note, your child should be in school for the start of the clubs promptly at 7.45 am. 

Wrap Around Care

Looking for a safe and enriching environment for your child before and after school? 

Our Academy-run Wrap Around Care program is the perfect solution!

Breakfast Club:

• Time: 7:30 am - 8:30 am (every school day)

• What's Included: A healthy and delicious breakfast served until 8:20 am, giving your child a nutritious start to their day.

After School Club:

• Monday - Thursday: 3:15 pm - 6:30 pm

• Friday: 2:15 pm - 6:30 pm (early dismissal)

• Activities: We provide a variety of engaging and age-appropriate activities tailored to the two Key Stages represented in the club. This ensures everyone has fun and learns!

• Snacks: Enjoy a delicious afternoon tea prepared by our school catering staff.

• Physical Activity: Get those wiggles out with LEO Sports Coach, who leads fun games and physical activities every afternoon.

Contact our friendly Wrap Around Care team for more information or to enrol your child!

Contact Details:

• Email: mpwac@leoacademytrust.co.uk

• Phone: 07821 667 983 (during club times)

Nursery & Reception

Reception has been a hive of activity this week! The children have been working incredibly hard exploring their newly learned sounds, developing their phonetic awareness by identifying the initial sounds in a variety of objects. In addition to their phonics work, the children also had a wonderful time developing their gross motor skills. They practised their aiming and throwing technique with bean bags and baskets, displaying great sportsmanship by cheering and supporting one another throughout the activity.

Year 1 & Year 2

This week has been a whirlwind of creativity and learning across the lower years! Year 1 embraced their artistic talents, using paper plates and a variety of collage materials to design their own unique dinosaurs during a wonderful free-flow activity. They also delved into the world of mathematics, exploring part-whole models with cubes to understand how different parts combine to create a whole. 

Year 2 pupils had a double dose of excitement, first embarking on a still life art challenge where they experimented with mixing primary colours to match the shades of real artwork, and then venturing out to explore still life masterpieces in various art galleries around the UK. Inspired by these great works, they returned to the classroom to create their own still life drawings. Finally, Year 2 children honed their mathematical skills by comparing units of measurement to determine greater numbers.

Year 3 & Year 4

Year 3 pupils embarked on several exciting adventures this week! They embraced immersive learning with Now Press Play, journeying back to the Stone Age to experience life as hunter-gatherers. The children also enjoyed a thrilling day out at Go Ape, where they demonstrated teamwork and problem-solving skills while navigating a challenging obstacle course and engaging in orienteering activities. 

Meanwhile, in Year 4, pupils delved into the world of poetry, exploring various poetic features through their class text, "Beowulf." They confidently shared their knowledge through engaging presentations to their peers. Additionally, Year 4 expanded their geographical knowledge by expertly labelling countries in North and South America using Google Earth, globes, and atlases.

Year 5 & Year 6

Year 5 had a busy and engaging week! They embraced their inner engineers, designing and building fantastic pneumatic machines and experimenting with hinge movements. The creativity and problem-solving skills on display were truly impressive. Our Year 5 pupils also continued to develop their outdoor learning skills in Forest School. They crafted beautiful wooden cookies and even learned the valuable skill of fire lighting using flint and steel. In PSHE lessons, Year 5 explored the importance of assertiveness, practising confident communication and learning to express their needs while respecting the boundaries of others. These are vital life skills that will serve them well. Finally, they delved into the world of physics, investigating the relationship between load, fulcrum, and effort needed to lift a weight using levers.

Year 6 explored their musical talents this week, learning rhythmic skills and how to start and stop a beat on the drums. They also unleashed their artistic sides, painting African masks in preparation for further decoration next week. We look forward to seeing the finished results!