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:

School Photographer - Tuesday 5th May 2026

Vancols Photographers will be coming to Manor Park Primary on Tuesday 5th May 2026 to take whole class and Year 6 leaver's individual photographs. 

Please can we ask all pupils to be in their full school uniform including: 

• School jumper / cardigan with the Manor Park logo;

• Shirt or Polo shirts.

For Year 6 - All pupils must wear their full school uniform, including their tie and their jumper with the Manor Park logo.

Please ensure that your child arrive to school on time as we have a strict timetable to follow. Thank You.

Year 6 SAT's Breakfast Club - 11/05/26 to 14/05/26

During SATs Week, we will be running a Year 6 Breakfast Club. The morning club will support pupil's well-being during this time and help ease them into each day and opportunities to relax, where a range of breakfast options will be available.

The Year 6 Breakfast Club will run from Monday 11th May to Thursday 14th May between 7:45 am to 8:30 am 

To support the Year 6 Breakfast Club, we request a donation of £5.00 per child for the whole week to cover the cost of the breakfast items.

Please complet the form (Click Here), giving permission for your child to attend the breakfast club and inform us of any allergies.

Please complete the form by Wednesday 06th May 2026.

Year 6 Booster Club Update

Please note, that next week (wc Monday, 4th May) will be the last week for our Year 6 Booster Clubs. 

We hope your children have found them beneficial! 

Please be aware that normal home time arrangements will be in place again from the week commencing Monday, 11th May 2026. 

Weather Update for the Summer Term

Now we are in the Summer term, we would like to remind all parents/carers to ensure that their child bring a hat to school with them every day during this hot/sunny period (ones that provide shade for the face and neck are best). 

Make sure your child has a named bottle of water, they can refill these as often as they like. 

Apply a high factor sun cream to your child before they come to school (please do not send creams into school).

This Week in Year 1

This week, the pupils in Year 1 have demonstrated remarkable dedication to their learning across a variety of subjects. We are incredibly proud of their progress and the enthusiasm they have shown during the following activities:

• During English, the pupils applied their creative writing skills to compose formal diary entries, reflecting on the daily life of a child in a Victorian school. In Maths lessons, the children worked collaboratively to identify equal groups and practiced the fundamental skill of sharing different amounts into equal sets. Throughout their History-linked tasks, the children compared modern classroom equipment with historical Victorian artefacts to deepen their understanding of the past.

• As part of their Art and Design studies, the pupils explored the technique of cardboard layering to create textured shapes. During their Art sessions, they also used vibrant oil pastels to produce detailed drawings of buildings, inspired by the unique style of the artist James Rizzi.

• In Forest School, the pupils participated in outdoor learning opportunities, where they developed their teamwork skills and appreciation for the natural environment.

This Week in Year 2

Throughout this week, pupils in Year 2 have been engaging diligently with our curriculum. Our classrooms have been hubs of discovery, with pupils demonstrating great focus as they tackled new concepts across a range of subjects.

• During English lessons, the children explored rhyming poetry and identified words with matching sounds to help them structure their work. As part of their English writing, the pupils applied these skills to compose their own original poems inspired by the seaside. In Mathematics, pupils practiced telling the time at 15-minute intervals and learned that there are 60 minutes in an hour and 24 hours in a day.

• In Science, the pupils identified the basic needs of animals and discussed how different species require specific things to stay healthy and survive. As part of their Science research, they investigated microhabitats and created diagrams to show how food chains work in small environments.

• In History, the pupils studied the life of William the Conqueror and his role in British past. During History discussions, they explored the concept of a hierarchy and learned how power was shared among different monarchs throughout time.

This Week in Year 3

It has been a productive and enriching week for our Year 3 pupils, filled with hands-on learning and academic progress. Please find a summary of their recent achievements below:

• During an educational visit to Painshill Park, pupils explored the historical Roman buildings and the impressive Crystal Grotto. The pupils conducted a comparative study of the park’s architectural site, examining the intricate stonework of the Roman ruins and the engineering marvel of the Crystal Grotto—an 18th-century masterpiece of stalactites and reflective water. 

• During their English lessons, pupils composed evocative setting descriptions of an Iceni Village, inspired by the text Queen of Darkness. In English, the children focused on enhancing their writing by using sophisticated figurative language, including expanded noun phrases and similes.

• As part of their Maths learning, the year group revisited the concept of fractions, using the 'Polypad' digital tool to build their mathematical confidence. In Science, the children investigated the local wildlife and identified the specific requirements plants need to grow successfully.

• As part of their Art curriculum, pupils practiced the skill of botanical sketching by observing natural forms closely. In Art, they identified various features of plants and used diverse sketching techniques to depict these details accurately.

This Week in Year 4

This week, our Year 4 pupils have demonstrated exceptional dedication to their studies, showing great curiosity and progress across the curriculum.

• During Maths, the pupils mastered the concept of decimals by learning how to accurately order and compare numbers with different values. In further Maths lessons, they developed their skills in rounding decimals to the nearest whole number, which helped to improve their overall number confidence.

• As part of their History lessons, the pupils used Google Classroom to conduct an independent investigation into the daily lives of people in Ancient Sumer. In History, the children also explored the significant inventions of the Sumerian civilisation, discussing how these early developments impacted the wider world.

• During English, the pupils researched the life of the famous archaeologist Howard Carter to prepare for their formal writing task. In their English writing, the pupils applied their knowledge to draft detailed biographies of Howard Carter, focusing on his discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb. Within their literacy work, the pupils used advanced vocabulary and chronological features to ensure their biographies were informative and engaging for the reader.

This Week in Year 5

Earlier this week, Year 5 pupils participated in a range of challenging and enriching learning experiences. They demonstrated excellent focus and made significant progress across the curriculum as outlined below:

• During History, pupils took part in an interactive workshop where they explored the fascinating world of Ancient Greece, learning about the various roles of different gods and engaging deeply with famous myths and legends. In History, the pupils worked collaboratively to analyse how the beliefs of the Ancient Greeks have influenced modern storytelling, showing great respect for historical cultures.

• In Art, the year group explored mixed media techniques, combining different materials and artistic skills to produce high-quality images that demonstrated their ability to review and refine their work. During Art, pupils reflected on their previous skills to select the best methods for their mixed media projects, showing a mature approach to improving their own creative outputs.

• As part of their English lessons, pupils applied their creative writing skills to compose detailed profiles of their own original Greek gods, carefully selecting powerful vocabulary to describe their characters' unique powers and personalities. Within their Maths sessions, pupils developed their understanding of geometry by measuring various angles, successfully utilising both digital software and hands-on tools to ensure accuracy in their calculations.

• Throughout their Maths and English work, pupils showed a wonderful commitment to their studies, ensuring that all written and practical tasks were completed to an outstanding standard.

This Week in Year 6

This week, our Year 6 pupils have demonstrated exceptional dedication to their studies, making significant progress across the core curriculum. It has been a pleasure to observe their hard work and academic growth:

• During English, pupils authored their own mystery narratives inspired by the novel Letters from the Lighthouse, expertly incorporating subordinate clauses to add detail and suspense. In English, they further enhanced their writing by selecting ambitious vocabulary and using higher-level punctuation, such as colons and semi-colons, to create a sophisticated tone.

• As part of their Maths lessons, the children learned to accurately translate a variety of shapes across all four quadrants of a coordinate grid. In Maths, pupils also investigated the properties of symmetry, ensuring they could reflect and identify symmetrical patterns with high levels of precision.

• During GPS (Grammar, Punctuation, and Spelling), the classes focused on the vital role of determiners within a sentence to provide clarity for the reader. In GPS, pupils practised identifying and using different types of determiners, such as articles and demonstratives, to refine their formal writing style.

• Finally, several of our Year 6 pupils represented the Trust at Guildhall, City of London to showcase our dynamic approach to teaching and learning. Pupils thoroughly impressed guest from the Worship Company of Educators and Chartered College of Teaching and Project Skills Alliance by showcasing their use of Chromebooks, exploring how LEGO computing has supported their understanding of coding and taking them through practical examples of how technology has supported Writing across the Trust. Well done all involved.

LEO Explorers are: Resilient

We have the strength to overcome challenges. We are healthy learners, who are able to recover from tough times. We learn from mistakes, try new things and never give up. 

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 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 events will 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.