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:

Following requests from parents regarding the 'Smart Phone Free' agenda, we need to ensure all parents are fully aware of LEO Academy Trust's policy on mobile phones in schools. This policy is essential for maintaining a focused learning environment and supporting the safety of our pupils: 

Mobile Phone Policy For Pupils

• On School Grounds: To ensure a focused learning environment, pupils are not permitted to use their personal mobile phones on school grounds or during lessons at LEO Academy Trust schools. This policy has a single exception for documented medical needs.

• Storage and Use: For pupils who travel alone and carry a phone (at their parents' discretion), devices must be turned off upon entering school grounds and remain off until they exit the school gates. All such phones will be securely stored by the school upon arrival and returned at the end of the school day. (LEO Academy Trust holds no responsibility for loss or damage to the device whilst stored on the child's behalf).

• Parental Considerations: We advise parents and guardians to consider providing their children with less expensive devices for safety reasons. While these devices still allow for calls and texts, they can mitigate some of the wider risks associated with more costly phones. We recognise that the ultimate decision regarding device choice rests with the parents.

Online Safety Education: LEO Academy Trust prioritises online safety. Our curriculum, parent workshops, and communications consistently highlight the dangers of unsupervised online access, particularly concerning social media. We also offer regular training and support for parents on online safety practices and managing parental controls on a variety of devices. 

Term-Time Leave and Attendance

We want to remind all families that, in line with school and local authority policy, family holidays must be taken during official school holidays only.

We understand that time away is important, but any leave taken during term time, including extending holidays either side of the official school dates, will be unauthorised. Please be aware that taking a child out of school for an unauthorised holiday may result in the local authority issuing a Penalty Notice Charge.

Thank you for your cooperation in ensuring your child attends school every day. Regular attendance is crucial in enabling your child to receive the full benefit of the education we provide.

Requests for Exceptional Leave

In accordance with the Trust’s Attendance Policy, requests for leave of absence can only be granted by the Principal for exceptional circumstances.

• Requests should be submitted one month prior to the dates required, whenever possible. We understand this may not be possible in the case of a genuine emergency.

• If your request involves travel abroad, we also require a copy of flight or travel details to support the application.

Many thanks for your continued support.

PGL Residential Trip 

Year 6 are off on their visit to PGL Activity Centre on Sunday 19th October and we just want to remind you as follows:

• The children should be here by 1pm for a prompt departure at 1.30pm. 

• 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. 

• Please ensure your child has lunch at home before coming to school.  

• Any medication to be passed to a member of staff 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.

Early Morning Clubs 

Please note that from Monday 20th October to Wednesday 22nd October early morning clubs for year 4, 5 and 6 will not run due to the Year 6 Residential Trip. Year 3 & 4 Athletics club on Wednesday will still run.

Parent/Teacher Meetings

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

Nursery

• Tuesday 11th November from 4.00 pm - 7.30 pm - Face to Face Meeting - Miss Furniaux and Ms Willet

• Tuesday 11th November from 4.00 pm - 6.30 pm - Face to Face Meeting - Mrs Rrustemaj;

• Thursday 13th November from 4.00 pm-7.30 pm- Face to Face Meeting - Ms Willet

• Thursday 13th November from 4.00 pm-6.30 pm- Face to Face Meeting - Miss Chiddy;

Reception 

• Tuesday 11th November from 4.10 pm - 7.30 pm - Face to Face Meeting;

• Thursday 13th November from 4.10 pm-7.30 pm- Face to Face Meeting;

Year 1 to Year 6

• Tuesday 11th November from 4.10 pm - 7.30 pm - Virtual Meeting;

• Thursday 13th November from 4.10 pm-7.30 pm- Face to Face Meeting;

More information on how to book your appointment(s) via Arbor was sent home earlier in the week. The bookings will go live on Arbor on Monday 20th October at 8am.

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.

Parents Evening Extra Curricular Clubs

Please see here a list of extra curricular clubs that will not be running on Tuesday 11th November and Thursday 13th November:

• Film Club

• Drawing/Art Club

• Choir Club

• ICanDo 

• Story Club

If your child attends any of these clubs please make arrangements for your child to be collected at normal school finishing time. 

All of these clubs will resume the week commencing 17th November.

Thank you for your support.

Universal Breakfast Club

We're excited to remind all our families about the wonderful Breakfast Club here at school—the best start to learning for a bright day! 

• The club is FREE for all children in Reception to Year 6! 

• Join us every morning from 8:15 am! 

• Enjoy a nutritious breakfast to power their morning. 

• Have fun with friends in a relaxed setting. 

• Take part in fun games and activities. 

For more information about the Free Breakfast Club, please click on the link in the attached flyer.

2nd Hand School Uniform Sale

Our 2nd hand uniform sale was a success, thanks to all the parents and carers that came to check it out and acquire some awesome uniform bargains. 

We have raised the fantastic amount of £112.82 for our school. 

Many thanks for all the donations we had over the last few weeks and for everyone that came to check our sale.

Your School Photograph is Ready! 

Vancols Photographers are pleased to confirm that the School Photographs are ready to view using the QR code on your proof card.

If you have already scanned the QR code on the Proof and registered you will receive an automatic email notification.

If you have not done it yet, don’t panic, you can still view by scanning the QR code on your proof and following the instructions.

If by chance you have not received your proof or it has been lost you can call Vancols Parent Line on 01206 273711. For individual photographs you will need the pupil’s admission number from the school database.

The Paul Alan Project

We are thrilled to announce that for the upcoming academic year, Manor Park Primary School will be officially supporting The Paul Alan Project as our dedicated school charity. This is a fantastic opportunity for our children to learn about community safety, emergency skills, and the importance of quick action in critical situations.

The Paul Alan Project is a volunteer-run charity with the vital mission of saving lives through emergency preparedness. They are dedicated to preventing cardiac arrest deaths in the UK by focusing on three core areas:

1. Free Lifesaving Training: They provide FREE basic life support training (including how to perform CPR and confidently use a defibrillator) to individuals and organisations in the community.

2. Defibrillator Provision: They raise funds to install Public Access Defibrillators (PADs) and Bleed Control Kits in communities, particularly in parks and residential areas where provision is often poor.

3. Awareness: They raise awareness of the signs of cardiac arrest and the difference a quick response can make.

Our 2025/2026 Fundraising Goal: £2,000 for Manor Park

This year, we are hoping to raise at least £2,000.

This money will be used to purchase and install a 24/7 Public Access Defibrillator (PAD) and a Bleed Control Kit in Manor Park. This vital equipment will be accessible to our entire local community, serving as a critical resource in a medical emergency.

How Manor Park Will Get Involved

Throughout the year, we will be holding various exciting events and activities designed to promote awareness and raise money for The Paul Alan Project. Details of these eventswill be shared with you soon.

How You Can Help Now

We warmly invite our entire school community to support this life-saving cause supporting an upcoming events. If you would like to contribute immediately, you can make a donation via our dedicated charity page:

 Donate Here: https://www.thepaulalanproject.org/manor-park

Thank you in advance for your generosity and enthusiasm in helping us support The Paul Alan Project.

This Week in Nursery & Reception

• Reception pupils engaged with the delightful story 'Whatever Next!' as their focus for the week's literary activities. Following the story, the pupils creatively prepared and participated in a pretend picnic on the moon, much like the main character.

• Practical application of design and technology skills was observed as the pupils expertly constructed their own model rockets. They used a range of mediums to draw, design and decorate their space rockets.

• A key mathematical concept was explored through a fun counting exercise, with pupils comparing to determine who had more or fewer cupcakes. The entire learning experience fostered teamwork and imaginative play among the Reception pupils.

This Week in Year 1!

• Year 1 read and responded to the book ‘The Paper Dolls’ during English lessons. The pupils worked collaboratively to label a paper doll from the story, successfully adding relevant adjectives.

• In Mathematics, pupils practised using number lines to add numbers together, demonstrating careful counting of jumps to find the total. The class demonstrated excellent collaborative skills across the week's mathematical activities.

• A stimulating science investigation explored the function of having two eyes. Pupils conducted exciting experiments to judge the ease of completing tasks with both eyes open compared to just one.

This Week in Year 2!

• Year 2 developed their writing skills by analysing examples of newspaper report structures and their essential components during their English lessons. The pupils engaged in collaborative learning in English, where they closely examined newspaper reports and collectively identified the purpose of a strong headline.

• Year 2 successfully created detailed and high-quality still life artwork, demonstrating admirable focus and artistic talent throughout the process. The pupils explored the world of art by using everyday classroom items to compose their own still life arrangements. Focussing on technique, the pupils applied their new drawing skills to their still life sketches, paying particular attention to  composition, proportion, and shading.

• Finally, Year 2 pupils participated in an anti-racism initiative, 'Show the Red Card to Racism,' by wearing red attire to promote inclusive and celebrate diversity.

This Week in Year 3!

• Year 3 pupils enthusiastically participated in the "Show Racism the Red Card" competition, where they designed shirts to promote equality. In celebration of Black History Month, pupils joined the rest of the school in wearing red.

• Mathematics sessions saw pupils continuing their exploration of addition, using Base 10 apparatus and place value grids to understand the commutativity principle. Pupils deepened their understanding of addition and subtraction, specifically when crossing the tens boundary, by utilising Base 10 and a dedicated stem sentence.

• In Geography, pupils began exploring the Earth's climate zones, discovering how temperatures increase closer to the equator. The learning culminated with pupils successfully identifying and labelling the five major climate zones—ranging from Polar to Tropical—on a world map.

This Week in Year 4!

• The class hosted a successful Express & Share event focusing on the topic of "Invasion," demonstrating excellent presentation skills. Parents joined the afternoon session to collaborate with pupils on the creation of Viking shields, fostering a brilliant mix of history and c reativity.

• Year 4 pupils participated in an engaging science experiment using eggs to investigate the effect of various drinks on teeth. The week’s activities showcased the excellent research, collaboration, and practical skills developed by our Year 4 pupils across the lesson.

• A selection of Year 4 pupils represented the school at the Sutton Sports Parntership Year 4 Cross Country event, showing remarkable determination and resilience.

This Week in Year 5!

• Design and Technology saw Year 5 pupils successfully conduct pneumatic experiments and complete creative design projects. Pupils consolidated their knowledge of Forces in Science through an engaging and immersive audio experience utilising the Now Press Play platform.

• In English, pupils refined their writing skills, utilising the Olex platform to edit and enhance diary entries detailing Aleja's journey on the Ship of Shadows, with a strong focus on grammar and punctuation.

• The French curriculum introduced pupils to the construction of simple sentences using the practical phrase 'Je Peux...' (I can...), building foundational communication skills.

• History lessons involved pupils conducting in-depth research on the significant Ancient Shang Dynasty warrior, Fu Hao, culminating in the creation of informative fact files.

• Overall, the week was characterised by excellent teamwork, creativity, and a strong appetite for learning across the entire Year 5 cohort.

This Week in Year 6!

• Year 6 pupils attended the Junior Citizenship Scheme at Sutton Library, where they successfully engaged with learning about safety, community, and personal responsibility. The pupils demonstrated excellent engagement throughout the scheme, acquiring vital life skills for their transition to secondary school.

• In Geography, Pupils participated in a practical session focusing on Ordnance Survey maps, developing their geographical understanding. They learned to identify features on the maps and accurately pinpoint locations using six-figure grid references.

• The week culminated with the Year 6 Express and Share assembly, where pupils proudly presented their half-term learning to an audience of parents and carers. Following the assembly, pupils collaborated with their adult guests to decorate their African Masks within their classrooms.

LEO Explorers are: Open-Minded

We respect and celebrate our individual differences. We are willing to listen to new ideas and opinions even if they are different from our own. We are happy to change our minds with new information.

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