Manor Park Primary Academy
Manor Park Primary Academy
Weekly Notices and Reminders
Weekly Notices and Reminders
Friday 24th January 2025
Friday 24th January 2025
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Learning, Excellence and Opportunity
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.
School Notices and Reminders
School Notices and Reminders
Parent/Teacher Meetings
Parent’s evening is one of the best opportunities for you to meet teachers to discuss how your child is doing, and it is important that you attend these events.
Parent/teacher meetings will be held on:
Nursery (Gems, Jewels & Charms)
Thursday 27th February 2025 (Face-to-Face) between 4.10 pm - 7.30 pm (booking closes Tuesday 25th February 2025 at 6.00 pm)
Thursday 6th March 2025 (Virtual) - between 4.10 pm – 6.30 pm (booking closes Tuesday 4th March 2025 6.00 pm)
Tuesday 11th March 2025 (Face-to-Face) between 4.10 pm - 7.30 pm (booking closes Friday 7th March 2025 at 6.00 pm)
Parent/teacher meetings will be held on:
Reception - Year 6
Tuesday 25th February 2025 (Virtual) between 4.10 pm – 7.30 pm (booking closes Friday 14th February 2025 at 6.00 pm)
Thursday 27th February 2025 (Face-to-Face) between 4.10 pm - 7.30 pm (booking closes Tuesday 25th February 2025 at 6.00 pm)
Booking your Appointment
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 27th January
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.
Cancellation of After-School Clubs
Please be advised that due to Parents and Teachers’ Meetings scheduled for the following dates, we will have to cancel some of our after-school clubs:
Tuesday, 25th February: Craft Club, Story Club and ICANDO Club and Year 6 Reading Booster
Thursday, 27th February: Book Club, Topical Talk, Choir, and Girls Netball Club and Year 6 Booster
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. We understand the importance of these clubs for our students and appreciate your understanding.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Medicines at School and Medical Needs
Medicines at School and Medical Needs
Children are not allowed to bring medication into school including non prescription items like cough sweets) to administer to themselves.
If your child requires medicine during the day, such as antibiotics, please ask your GP to prescribe dose frequencies which enable it to be taken outside school hours i.e before school after school and before bed. Alternatively, parents are welcome to come into school and administer medicines themselves, by arrangement with the office. If a medicine needs to be administered during the school day, please come to the school office to discuss this and complete a permission form.
If your child has an injury that has required hospital treatment (injured arm or leg, bang to the head or similar) please come to the school office on their return to school. We must assess how their injury will need to be managed in school and if anything needs to be put in place to support them.
Celebrate Chinese New Year with a Special School Lunch!
Get ready to celebrate the Year of the Snake with a delicious and exciting special lunch menu on Wednesday January 29th, 2025, in honour of Chinese New Year!
Our kitchen staff has been busy preparing a fantastic meal inspired by traditional Chinese cuisine. Here's a sneak peek at what will be on offer:
Sweet & Sour Chicken with Rice or Quorn Sweet & Sour Chicken with Rice
Mini Spring Rolls and Fresh Sweetcorn
Iced Butternut Squash Cake
This special menu is a great opportunity for children to experience different flavours and learn more about Chinese culture and traditions.
We encourage all students to join us for this special lunch. Normal lunch service will also be available.
We look forward to celebrating Chinese New Year with you!
This Week at Manor Park
This Week at Manor Park
Manor Park Impress at BETT 2025!
Earlier this week, children from across Key Stage 2 attended the BETT Festival at the EXCEL Centre in London. This was a fantastic opportunity for our pupils to explore the latest technology and developments in education. The children thoroughly enjoyed the experience and were particularly excited to present at the OLEX AI stand. They shared their work on the use of AI to support their writing, feedback, and assessment. The children also interviewed various members of various tech companies and explored all the latest technology on offer to support teaching and learning.
We are incredibly proud of our pupils for their hard work and enthusiasm. They represented our school brilliantly and were a credit to themselves and our community.
Year 6 visit the Science Museum!
Year 6 had a fantastic time exploring the wonders of science at the Science Museum in London! The trip was to support their current topic, "Frozen Kingdom" and develop future knowledge. Our children were by the IMAX cinema as they were transported to the depths of the Arctic Ocean in the incredibly immersive 3D film, "Ocean Odyssey". They were also captivated by the museum's interactive exhibits.
It was a day filled with discovery and learning, bringing their "Frozen Kingdom" studies to life in an unforgettable way. Well done all!
Year 5 & Year 6 Cricket Success
Our Year 5 and Year 6 Mixed Cricket team had a fantastic day at the LEO Sports Indoor Cricket tournament earlier this week.
They displayed outstanding batting, bowling, and fielding skills throughout the day, winning all of their matches! This incredible performance has secured them a place in the semi-finals at the prestigious Lord's Cricket Ground in February.
A huge well done to all involved - we're incredibly proud of your achievement!
Key Stage 2 Athletics Tournament
Fantastic News! Our Key Stage 2 Athletics Team put in a stellar performance at the Sutton Sports Partnership Athletics competition this week.
The children participated in a variety of track and field events, demonstrating great sportsmanship and determination throughout the day.
A huge well done to all involved, especially for their strong finish in Heat 3! We are incredibly proud of your efforts.
LEO Initial Teacher Training Programme
LEO Initial Teacher Training Programme
ITT LEO Teaching Training Programme 2025
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.
Initial Teacher Training Open Morning
Thinking about a career in teaching?
Join us for our Initial Teacher Training Open Morning at Cheam Fields Primary Academy on Wednesday 5th February, 9:30am-11:30am.
Meet the ITT team
See teaching in action
Gain valuable insights
Don't miss out! Book your place today: https://forms.gle/4iQ4zvy7wa2YZmP17
Thanks in advance for your support.
LEO Academy Trust
LEO Academy Trust
LEO Schools: Empowering Learning with Digital Tools
Are you looking for ways to support your child's learning at home?
LEO Schools is committed to providing students with the tools they need to succeed, both in the classroom and beyond.
As a LEO pupil, your child has free access to Read & Write, a powerful digital tool that can help them with reading, writing, and research.
To help you and your child make the most of Read & Write, LEO Schools is excited to announce our first webinar, hosted by Texthelp, on January 28th from 7pm to 8pm. For more information on how to book please click here.
By leveraging digital tools like Read & Write, we can create a more inclusive and supportive learning environment for all students.
Together, we can help our children reach their full potential.
Fun and Activities Await at the February Holiday Club!
Looking for a fun and enriching way to keep your child entertained during the February half-term break? Look no further than the LEO Extended Services Holiday Club at Cheam Common Juniors Academy!
We are thrilled to welcome children from Reception to Year 6 to a week packed with exciting activities, designed to engage, entertain, and educate.
Our holiday club offers a variety of activities to cater to all interests. Your child can:
Get creative with arts and crafts!
Unleash their inner chef with fun cooking sessions.
Get active and have a blast with sports and games.
And much more!
LEO Extended Services is already taking bookings for the February holiday club. To secure your child's spot and for more details, please email ccjwac@leoacademytrust.co.uk.
Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to keep your child entertained and engaged during the break. We look forward to welcoming them to the February holiday club!
LEO Winter Sports
LEO Winter Sports
Conquer the February half term with LEO Sports Camps!
Conquer the February half term with LEO Sports Camps!
Get Ready for Action with LEO Sports Camps!
LEO Sports Camps are back and better than ever! Led by our expert LEO Sports instructors, these action-packed camps are the perfect way for your child to stay active and entertained during the school holidays.
Join us at one of our four convenient locations - Brookfield Primary Academy, Manor Park Primary Academy, Cheam Park Farm Primary Academy, and Hurst Park Primary Academy - for a week of non-stop fun and games. We've got a fantastic lineup of sports and activities planned, including daily challenges and competitions to keep things exciting.
Dates: Monday 17th February - Friday 21st February
Times: 9am-3pm
Cost: £20 per day - Tax Free Options Available
Age: For pupils in Years Reception - Year 6
This is not part of the HAF programme.
Spaces are limited, so book HERE today and let the fun begin!
For more information visit our website or email sportscamps@leoacademytrust.co.uk
Spring Camps Graphic CPF MP.pdfSpring Camps Graphic BF.pdfLEO Explorers
LEO Explorers
LEO Explorers are: Motivated
We have the determination to always improve in all areas. We are excited to learn and try new things to help us grow and improve. We never give up even things are difficult.
Amber - Liam
Agate - Charlie
Amethyst - Francesco
Quartz - Archie
Diamond - Gabriel
Coral - Cameron
Moonstone - Jarrell
Jade - Nathan
Emerald - Alvin
Turquoise - Charlotte
Onyx - Zoya
Opal - Vibha
Pearl - Mustafa
Beryl - Yina
Ruby - Izabella
Zircon - Clark
Topaz - Adam
Sapphire - Dimitar
Weekly Attendance Awards
Weekly Attendance Awards
The class with the highest attendance level for the week ending 17th January 2025 in Early Years and Key Stage 1 is Amber Class with 98.28% closely followed by Agate and Coral Class both with 98%
The class with the highest attendance level for the week ending 17th January 2025 in Key Stage 2 is
Jade Class all with 98.75% closely followed by Moonstone and Onyx Classes with 98.13%.
Well done everyone!
Dates For Your Diary
Dates For Your Diary
These dates may be subject to change and you will be kept informed of any changes in the Weekly Notices and Reminders and via text or email
January
Thursday 30th January Whole School Coffee Evening
February
Wednesday 5th February Year 1 Express & Share - 9.10am
Wednesday 5th February Year 1 Express & Share - 2pm
Thursday 13th February Year 3 Express & Share - 9.10am
Thursday 13th February Year 3 Express & Share - 2pm
Tuesday 25th February Parent/Teacher Meeting Nursery to Year 6 - 4.10pm - 7.30pm - Virtual
Thursday 27th February Parent/Teacher Meeting Nursery to Year 6 - 4.10pm - 7.30pm
March
Tuesday 4th March Parent/Teacher Meeting Nursery ONLY 4.10pm - 6.30pm
Week Beginning Monday 10th March Mock SAT's Week
Thursday 20th March Year 2 Express & Share - 9.10am
Thursday 20th March Year 2 Express & Share - 2pm
Tuesday 25th March Reception Jet Class Express & Share - 9.10am
Wednesday 26th March Reception Aqua Class Express & Share - 9.10am
Thursday 27th March Reception Garnet Class Express & Share - 9.10am
April
Wednesday 2nd April Year 4 Production - 9.30am
Thursday 3rd April Year 4 Production - 2pm
May
Week Beginning Monday 12th May SAT's Week
Wednesday 21st May Year 1 Song and Dance Performance - 9.10am
Thursday 22nd May Year 1 Song and Dance Performance - 2pm
Term Dates
Term Dates
TERM DATES 2024 - 2025
TERM DATES 2024 - 2025
AUTUMN TERM
Monday 2 September - Friday 25 October
School Holiday - Monday 28 October - Friday 1 November
Monday 4 November - Friday 20 December
School Holiday - Monday 23 December - Friday 3 January
SPRING TERM
Monday 6 January - Friday 14 February
School Holiday Monday 17 February - Friday 21 February
Monday 24 February - Friday 4 April
School Holiday - Monday 7 April - Monday 21 April
(Easter weekend 18 April - 21 April)
SUMMER TERM
Tuesday 22 April - Friday 23 May
(May Day Bank Holiday will be taken on 5 May)
School Holiday - Monday 26 May - Friday 30 May
(Spring Bank Holiday will be taken on 26 May)
Monday 2 June - Tuesday 22 July
INSET DAYS
Monday 2 September 2024
Tuesday 3 September 2024
Monday 4 November 2024
Monday 21 July 2024
Tuesday 22 July 2024
TERM DATES 2025 - 2026
AUTUMN TERM
Monday 1 September - Friday 24 October
School Holiday - Monday 27 October - Friday 31 October
Monday 3 November - Friday 19 December
School Holiday - Monday 22 December - Friday 2 January
SPRING TERM
Monday 5 January - Friday 13 February
School Holiday Monday 16 February - Friday 20 February
Monday 23 February - Thursday 27 March
School Holiday - Friday 30 March - Friday 10 April
(Easter weekend 3 April - 6 April)
SUMMER TERM
Monday 13 April - Friday 22 May
(May Day Bank Holiday will be taken on 4 May)
School Holiday - Monday 25 May - Friday 29 May
(Spring Bank Holiday will be taken on 25 May)
Monday 1 June - Friday 17 July
INSET DAYS
Monday 1 September 2025
Tuesday 2 September 2025
Monday 3 November 2025
Monday 13th April 2026
Monday 1 June 2026
Community Notices and Reminders
Community Notices and Reminders
Parent/carer Coffee Information Sessions
Would you like to meet with other parents/carers in a cosy, non-judgemental and welcoming environment?
Would you like to find out about services that are available in the London Borough of Sutton that may benefit you and your family?
Would you like to give your opinion about what you feel is needed in your local area?
Maybe you just want some advice on a matter and you don’t know where to turn.
Do you require any parenting advice?
If your answer is ‘yes’ to any of the questions above, we are facilitating parent/carer coffee/information sessions in your local area. Please see attached information booklet here.
If you would like to find out more about the sessions, please contact Clare Kennedy Parenting Administrator via her email: clare.kennedy@sutton.gov.uk
Parenting Support Offer
We know that being a parent can be both rewarding and challenging, and we all need a helping hand at times.
Knowing where to go and who to turn to can be vital to getting that help early and preventing further escalation.
Our parenting support programmes are a source of support for all parents and carers and offer an opportunity to share parenting experiences, develop a greater understanding of child development, build positive relationships and learn skills to deal with challenging behaviour.
What support can I get as a parent/carer and what do we offer in Sutton?
Please see attached information booklet here from the London Borough of Sutton Family Hubs.
Yoga for Children and Teenagers
Yoga for Children and Teenagers
These classes are led by Laura, an experienced, qualified teacher in Hatha Yoga, meditation and yoga for children and teenagers. Laura is accredited with Yoga Alliance Professionals and has a passion for helping children and teenagers develop their physical, emotional, and mental well-being.
Benefits of Yoga
Yoga is a great way to help children and teenagers:
Improve flexibility and strength
Increase balance and coordination
Reduce stress and anxiety
Improve focus and concentration
Promote self-awareness and self-acceptance
Class Structure
Our classes include the four key components of yoga:
Meditation: To help children and teenagers learn to calm their minds and bodies.
Postures: To build strength, flexibility, and balance.
Yoga breathing: To help children and teenagers learn to control their breath and reduce stress.
Relaxation: To help children and teenagers unwind and de-stress.
Classes are suitable for children and teenagers aged 5-16.
To register for a class and further information please see attached flyer.
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