Manor Park Primary Academy

Travelling Book Fair

The Travelling Book Company's book fair was an incredible success in school this week and we would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your support .

As part of the book fair, for every book purchased, Manor Park will receive a healthy commission on book sales which we will spend on books for the School Library and classrooms for all our pupils to enjoy!

We look forward to letting you know the final total raised and how the money has been spent in due course!

Year 6 Mock SAT's Week

Year 6 mock SAT's will be taking place throughout next week. 

Please remind them of the  following pointers to help them through next week:

• Get a good night’s sleep.

• Make sure you arrive in school on time. 

• Remember to bring a water bottle into school.

• Bring a piece of fruit for a mid-morning health snack.

Above all, relax, don’t worry and do your best.

VegPower - Eat Them To Defeat Them

This year Manor Park will be joining over 1,500 schools across the UK in participating in the VegPower ‘Eat Them to Defeat Them’ campaign. A study by VegPower showed that 80% of children are not eating enough vegetables. VegPower- ‘Eat them to Defeat Them’ is a nationwide campaign designed to encourage healthy eating and to get children eating more vegetables.

The campaign will span over 4 weeks, beginning Monday 10th March 2025. Each week, a new vegetable will be introduced and explored in a weekly assembly where children will learn fun facts about the vegetable. In the lunch hall, children who try the ‘vegetable of the week’ will be able to earn a sticker to ‘Eat them to defeat them!’.

To find out more about the ‘Eat Them to Defeat Campaign’, you can access the parent guide here.

Your Voice Matters: Parent Survey Coming Soon! 

At LEO Primary, we're always striving to improve and create the best possible learning environment for your children. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us achieve this.

That's why we're excited to announce that we'll be sending out a parent survey via email, starting from March 10th. This is your opportunity to share your thoughts and opinions on various aspects of school life, from communication and curriculum to the overall school experience.

We encourage all parents to participate! Your honest feedback will help us understand what we're doing well and identify areas where we can make positive changes. Look out for the email with the survey link in your inbox from March 10th onwards. We appreciate you taking the time to help us shape LEO Primary's future!

David Mason Author Visit to KS2

Earlier this week, it was a delight to welcome the wonderful author and poet, David Mason, to Manor Park Primary! 

Our Key Stage 2 children were utterly captivated by his hilarious and engaging assembly, where stories and laughter filled the hall. The excitement didn't stop there; David then led a series of dynamic drama-based workshops. It was a joy to witness the children's creativity flourish, as they explored characters, crafted narratives, and brought their ideas to life. The energy and enthusiasm were infectious, and we're incredibly grateful to David for sharing his passion for storytelling with our pupils. 

International Women's Day Celebrations at Manor Park

This week, Manor Park celebrated International Women's Day designed to inspire our pupils. Across all year groups, children explored the achievements of significant women from diverse fields, including science, literature, and social activism, where they learned about the lasting impact these women have had on our world, fostering a deeper understanding of gender equality and the importance of female contributions to society.

Our pupils then showcased their learning in a series of creative arts activities. From powerful presentations and informative posters to captivating drama performances and inspiring artwork, they showcased their knowledge beautifully. 

We are immensely proud of the thoughtful and enthusiastic way our pupils embraced this important day.

'Supertato' Comes to Life in Reception

A huge well done to our wonderful Reception class, who have  been utterly captivated by the hilarious adventures of Supertato! From a dramatic retelling of the story to creating their very own super-powered potatoes, they have enjoyed showing their love and creativity for reading. 

It is always a joy to see pupils demonstrate our LEO Explorer Value of Creativity through all their hard work and fantastic art pieces! Well done all!

Year 3 and Year 4 Gymnastics Success

Earlier this week, a select group of our Year 3 and 4 gymnasts represented the school at the LEO Sports Gymnastics competition. We are incredibly proud of their dedication and hard work, which was evident in their confident and skillful performances. They showcased their abilities in both floor and vault routines, demonstrating excellent technique and composure. 

Well done to each and every one of you for representing Manor Park so wonderfully! 

Key Stage 2 Triumph at Panathlon

A huge well done to our fantastic Key Stage 2 team who participated in the Sutton Sports Partnership Panathlon this week! Our children demonstrated exceptional fundamental movement skills, tackling each fun and engaging station with enthusiasm and determination. It was a joy to see them working together and showcasing their abilities. We are incredibly proud to announce they finished a brilliant third place, a testament to their hard work and team spirit. 

Well done to each and every one of you! 

Fun All Round at Year 3 and Year 4 Girls Football

Our Year 3 and 4 girls shone brightly at the Sutton Sports Partnership football competition this week! They displayed incredible resilience, their skills growing stronger with each match. A huge well done to every player for their fantastic teamwork and determination. We're immensely proud of their sporting spirit!

ITT LEO Teaching Training Programme 2025

LEO Academy Trust is incredibly proud to work in partnership with the National Institute of Teaching as an Associate College to deliver Initial Teacher Training, (ITT) Early Career Framework (ECF) and National Professional Qualifications (NPQs) from September 2025. 

Applications for our primary ITT courses are now open for September 2025! Our initial teacher training is a fully immersive school-centred programme - aspiring teachers will be in the classroom from the very start, supported by our in-house mentors and provided central training once a week.

To apply for a place on our ITT programme please click here. 

The class with the highest attendance level  for the week ending  28th February 2025 in Early Years and Key Stage 1 are Amber and Aqua Classes with 99.33% closely followed by Agate Class with 98.62%

The class with the highest attendance level for the week ending 28th February 2025 in Key Stage 2 is 

Sapphire Class with 99.75%  closely followed by Beryl Class both with 98.44%.

Well done everyone!