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:

Meet the Teacher After School!

• Tuesday 07th July 2026 - 3:45 pm - 6:30 pm

• We invite all current Nursery to Year 5 parents and carers are invited to visit your child's new classroom.

• Please use this opportunity to introduce your self and say 'hello'.

• Information was sent home via email.

Year 6 Leavers Production

• Year 6 performances: Wednesday 8th July at 2 pm and Thursday 9th July at 7 pm.

• Tickets have now been allocated for both performances.

• Please note that this production is unsuitable for children younger than Year 3 (8 years old) due to its length. Please make alternative arrangements for them, as you will not be able to come in if you have a child with you who is younger than Year 3 (8 years old).  

• 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. 

Last Day of Term - Collection Times for End of the Day

Friday 17th July is the final day of the summer term and the academic year. 

Please be aware that all classes will finish at their usual Friday times except for Reception/Nursery who will finish 1 hour earlier than usual:

• Jet Class will finish at 2.00pm;

• Garnet Class will finish at 2.05pm

• Aqua Class will finish at 2.10pm 

• Nursery Jewels and Charms classes will finish at 2.15pm. 

School returns for pupils on Wednesday 2nd September 2026 for Autumn Term.

Tuesday 1st September 2026: Whole School Inset Day / School Closed for pupils

Thank you.

Extra Curricular Activities Before and After School

Next week will be the last week of extra curricular clubs this term. 

Please make sure you make the necessary arrangments for school pick up for the last week of term. 

There will be no clubs on the week commencing 13th July.

Head Lice Check 

A kind parent has let us know that their child has head lice. We are very grateful for the heads-up, as this helps us stop it from spreading.

Please take a few minutes to check your child’s hair tonight, and try to make it a regular weekly habit.

What to do:

• Check: Wet your child's hair, apply conditioner, and brush through it with a fine-toothed "nit comb." Look for live lice or small white eggs.

• Treat: If you find any lice, you can buy easy-to-use lotions or sprays from your local pharmacy.

• Family Check: Don't forget to check everyone else at home, too!

Quick Reminder: Children do not need to miss school for head lice, as long as they are being treated.

Thank you for helping us keep our classrooms nit-free!

Rising Star: Adaline's Award-Winning Poetry! 

We are absolutely thrilled to share some incredible news from Year 5 Beryl class!

A huge congratulations to Adaline, who has been selected as one of the winners of the prestigious SPINE Festival 2026! Competitors from all over were tasked with writing poems based on magic and imagination, and Adaline’s beautiful poem, "Love Potion", cast a spell on the judges.

We are so proud of Adaline’s creativity and talent. You can read her wonderful, award-winning poem below:

Love Potion

By Adaline

Warm cuddly hugs and a bright summer’s day. 

A sprinkle of laughter from a girl called May. 

Mix in the thorns of the rainbow flower, 

Chuck in five batteries to give the potion some power. 

Scatter some heart shaped sprinkles (gluten-free) 

And a dollop of honey from a nice friendly bee. 

Three red petals from a beautiful rose, 

A loving whisper, catch it before it goes. 

Two delicate feathers from a diamond dove, 

One strand of hair from a person you love, 

Stir it gently and watch it simmer,

For soon, this potion will begin to shimmer. 

Stir it one more time and you have your potion, 

All you have to do now, is watch it in motion.

Keep an eye out for future newsletters, as we hope to share photos of Adaline with her official certificate soon. 

Congratulations, Adaline—keep shining bright!

LEO Explorers are: Open-Minded

We respect and celebrate our individual diferences. 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.

Support the LEO Foundation!

We are excited to highlight the fantastic work of the LEO Foundation, a local registered charity dedicated to supporting families and neighbours right here in our community. They run practical projects to help everyone—from our primary students to the elderly—feel valued, supported, and connected.

There are plenty of easy ways for parents, families, and local businesses to get involved:

• Volunteer your time for local projects.

• Join as a Community Partner.

• Support their fund-raising efforts via the LEO Lottery or GOFundme.

For more information on the lottery, please check out the attached LEO Foundation Lottery flyer below. 

To see their work in action or make a donation, simply scan the QR code on the LEO Foundation flyer or visit their website!

Free NHS Parent & Carer Webinars

The NHS Education Wellbeing Service is hosting free online webinars this term to support parents and carers with practical strategies for common childhood challenges.

Early Years Sessions:

• Toilet Training: 3rd Sept (8pm) & 7th Sept (12:30pm)

• Feeding Difficulties: 5th Oct (12pm)

• Building Strong Bonds: 8th Oct (7pm) & 14th Oct (12:30pm)

• Child's Sleep: 10th Nov (12:30pm & 7pm)

Primary School Sessions:

• School Gate Anxiety / Attendance: 5th Oct (7:30pm) & 9th Oct (1pm)

• Child's Sleep: 10th Nov (12:30pm & 7pm)

• Managing Big Emotions (Zones of Regulation): 2nd Dec (12:30pm & 7:30pm)

📲 How to register: Scan the QR code on the attached flyers to book your free place, or email wellbeinginschoolsevents@swlstg.nhs.uk for info.

(1:1 support is also available for primary parents facing everyday challenging behaviours or worries—please contact the school to find out more).

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.