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:

Fond Farewells and New Beginnings

On Monday 7th July, we were happy to host our 'Meet the Teacher' event,  giving parents/carers and pupils the opportunity to meet and speak to new class teachers. In September we are happy to welcome to the teaching team, Mrs Hill who will be in Year 1. We also welcome Mrs Diaz-Pinto to the Office Administration Team and Mr Reginald who joins the PE team as a Sports Apprentice. 

As outlined in the staff changes letter to parents, we say goodbye to some staff at the end of this academic year: Ms Zinczuk (Current Y4 teacher), Mrs Hasan (Current Y5 teacher), Mrs Allchurch (Rec TA) and Mr Martin (Sports Apprentice) who will continue his development at another LEO school. I am sure that you will join us in thanking them for all of their exceptional work and commitment to Manor Park Primary Academy children. 

We also say a huge thank you to Mrs. Webb, our Senior Nurture Teaching Assistant, who will be moving into a central Trust position. Mrs. Webb has dedicated an incredible 19 years to our school, consistently providing exceptional support to countless children across all year groups for a variety of reasons, always with immense care and understanding. Her nurturing presence has made a profound difference to so many of our pupils.

Joining her in a central Trust role will be Ms. Laing, our Senior Family Support Worker. Ms. Laing has been an invaluable and constant source of support for our families, offering guidance, assistance, and a compassionate ear whenever needed. Her dedication to ensuring our families feel supported has been truly outstanding.

While we will deeply miss their daily presence and invaluable contributions to our school community, we are incredibly proud that their expertise and dedication have been recognised at a Trust level. They will undoubtedly continue to make a significant positive impact in their new roles, benefiting even more children and families across our Trust.

Please join me in extending our heartfelt thanks and very best wishes to Mrs. Webb and Ms. Laing as they embark on these new chapters.

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

Friday 18th 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 3rd September 2025 for Autumn Term.

Monday 1st and Tuesday 2nd September 2025: Whole School Inset Day / School Closed for pupils

Thank you.

Early Closure of Wrap Around Care on Last Day of Term

Friday 18th July, is the final day of Wrap Around Care for the summer term and the academic year.

Please be aware that Wrap Around Care will close earlier than usual at 6:00 PM.

Please ensure that your child is collected by 6:00 PM, 

Any difficulties in collecting your child by 6:00 PM, please make alternative arrangements and notify our club manager of these arrangements via email at mpwac@leoacademytrust.co.uk.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our wrap around manager via the email mentioned above.

Extra Curricular Activities Before and After School

There are no clubs at all next week. 

Sibling Club will also not take place on Friday 18th July due to early closure. 

Year 2, 3, 5 and 6 Music Performances

Year 2 Performances:

• Coral Class: Wednesday 16th July 9.20am

• Diamond Class: Wednesday 16th July 10.00am

• Quartz Class: Wednesday 16th July 10.40am

Year 3 Performances:

• Moonstone Class: Wednesday 16th July 11.30am

• Jade Class: Wednesday 16th July 12.10am

• Emerald Class: Wednesday 16th July 13.50am

Year 5 Performances:

• Ruby Class: Thursday 17th July 9.20am

• Pearl Class: Thursday 17th July 10.00am

• Beryl Class: Thursday 17th July 10.40am

Year 6 Performances:

• Topaz Class: Thursday 17th July 11.30am

• Sapphire Class: Thursday 17th July 12.10pm

• Zircon Class: Thursday 17th July 2.05pm

• 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).  

• 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. 

Lost Property

We have a large volume of lost property in the school. Next week, during the final week of the academic year, our lost property trolley will be on the playground at the end of the day. This will be your last opportunity to check it, if your child has lost any item in the last academic year.  Unclaimed items at the end of last day of term, 19th July, will be cleared and donated to the 'Bertie Bin'.

School Trips and Workshops Reminders

• All school trips and workshops rely on the contributions of parents in order for the trips and/or workshops to go ahead and unfortunately these may be cancelled if we do not receive payments. 

• We still have a number of overdue payments for past trips and workshops for this academic year. Please may we request that payments be made as soon as possible via Arbor or cash, in a named envelope, to the school office.

• If you are having any difficulties making the payments, please contact the school office to discuss this further.  Thank you so much for your support.

Social Media Guidelines

Facebook, WhatsApp, Twitter etc. should not be used for any school related comments and the complaints and concerns procedures should be followed. If you wish to share, confidentially, parents who are using sites inappropriately, please let us know and we a will be happy to speak to them. All contact between staff and parents should be conducted with politeness whether this is in meetings or on social media. The following guidelines should be followed:

• Parents should use social networking sites or messaging groups sites only as a forum to support one another and uphold the strong reputation of the school.

• Parents should not post pictures of pupils, other than their own children, on social networking sites.

• Parents should not post inappropriate comments about the school and its staff, parents or individual children on social networking sites or messaging groups.

• Parents should share complaints or concerns through official school channels rather than posting them on social networking sites or messaging groups.

Many thanks for your continued support.

Parking Safely Around the School Entrances

• Parking is strictly prohibited outside the school gates.

• Our children's safety is at risk by anyone who stops on the zigzag lines or on the corner of Warwick and Greyhound Road.

• Furthermore, we ask that you do not park in residents' bays or park across driveways. These are clearly marked and reserved for local residents. 

• Finally, we kindly request that you do not leave your engine running while waiting. 

Thank you for your understanding and support.

Year 6 Bring 'Charlie and The Chocolate Factory' to Life in Style!

Earlier this week, our Year 6 pupils delivered a truly incredible end-of-year production of 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'. They brought the magical story to life on stage, captivating the audience with their talent and enthusiasm. The pupils were simply amazing, demonstrating remarkable commitment as they sang and danced with all their hearts. The show was a testament to their collaborative spirit and all the hard work and effort they have put into the year. We extend our sincerest congratulations to all the Year 6 pupils for their outstanding achievement. Well done all!

EYFS - Nursery and Reception

This week, our Reception pupils showcased their developing artistic talents. 

• They demonstrated enhanced control in their drawing techniques; applied their art skills; and engaged in creating vibrant chalk drawings. The results were fantastic with our pupils producing imaginative and colourful jellyfish artwork.

Year 1 Engaging Week of English and Art!

This week, Year 1 pupils participated in a variety of enriching activities.

• During Arts Week, Year 1 pupils listened to Michael Rosen's performance of ‘We’re Going on a Bear Hunt’ and created their own musical interpretations.

• They produced beautiful finger-paintings of forests, inspired by the 'Bear Hunt' story.

• In English, Year 1 pupils engaged with 'The Gruffalo', focusing on identifying rhyming words and discussing the narrative.

• Finally, they prepared for acrostic poem writing by collaboratively brainstorming descriptive words for each letter of ‘Gruffalo’.

Year 2's Art and Design Highlights!

This week, our Year 2 pupils fully immersed themselves in a range of engaging activities, showcasing their creativity and developing new skills.

• Inspired by "The Day the Crayons Quit," pupils created vibrant artwork using various mediums, including paints, felt tips, and colouring pencils. They also engineered fantastic spinning colour wheels, utilising split pins and crayons, as part of their design explorations.

• Pupils developed their fine motor skills through a focused Design and Technology session, where they concentrated diligently on sewing and gluing techniques to create their own unique bag tags.

Year 3's Celebrating of Creativity and Learning!

This week, our pupils across Year 3 engaged in a diverse and enriching LEO Arts Week.

• Year 3 pupils made fantastic progress in developing their observational drawing techniques. They meticulously studied birds and feathers, utilising a range of materials to enhance their work.

• Based on the book, 'After the Fall', exploration of the art work provided an exciting opportunity for pupils to bring their drawings to life through digital animation AI.

• Our Year 3 art session also delved into the intersection of art and botany, where pupils explored fantastic printing techniques and they skilfully brought plants to life on paper, producing impressive art pieces.

Year 4 Explore the World of Science and Art!

This week, Year 4 pupils engaged in a diverse range of enriching activities.

• Pupils explored "The Future of Electricity" using Google Slides, investigating the generation of mains electricity and the principles of renewable energy. They identified five key sources of electricity and discussed their environmental impacts. The children also learned practical methods for conserving power.

• In art, Year 4 pupils demonstrated their creativity by crafting fantastic geometric tiles with clay. Furthermore, pupils successfully tackled challenging problems related to geometry, position, and direction.

Year 5's Week of History, Sport and Art Brought to Life!

This week, our Year 5 pupils engaged in a variety of enriching activities:

• Year 5 Dynamos concluded their cricket sessions with the Surrey Cricket Foundation, focusing on batting, bowling, and fielding skills in a mini-match scenario.

• Pupils were inspired by motivational speakers at the LEO conference, "Discover your path; Inspiring futures," learning about discovering strengths and embracing diverse paths to success.

• Year 5 pupils showcased their "Groundbreaking Greek" knowledge during an express and share session, followed by parents joining them to build Greek temples.

• As part of LEO Arts Week, pupils created natural artwork, drawing inspiration from Gustav Klimt.

Year 6

This week, our Year 6 pupils enjoyed a series of well-deserved celebrations and engaging activities.

• The pupils participated in their final Forest School session, where they engaged in a variety of outdoor activities including clay printing, den building, potion making, bird watching, and some light weeding.

• A special Year 6 picnic was held, providing a relaxing and enjoyable experience as a reward for their hard work throughout the year. Thank you to FOMP for funding all of the snacks and drinks for the children.

• Finally Gemma and Sana from Sapphire Class were both recognised with the prestigious Sports Woman of the Year awards. Sana, also from Sapphire Class, achieved first place in her swimming awards, a commendable accomplishment.

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 when things are difficult!

LEO Sports Camps!

Get ready for an action-packed summer with LEO Sports Camps! We're thrilled to announce our exciting holiday club program for pupils in Reception to Year 6, running throughout the summer holidays.

We've got a fantastic line-up of activities at three convenient locations, offering both multi-sports and a dedicated gymnastics, dance, and cheer camp.

Our Summer 2025 Camp Locations and Dates:

Multi-Sports Camps (£20 per day):

• Cheam Park Farm Primary Academy: July 21st - August 15th

• Manor Park Primary Academy: July 21st - August 15th

• Hurst Park Primary Academy: July 21st - August 8th

Gymnastics, Dance & Cheer Camp (£20 per day): NEW LOCATION*

• Cheam Fields Primary Academy: July 21st - August 1st (Please note the venue change for this camp!)

All our camps run from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday to Friday. Your child can attend for the full week or individual days. A packed lunch must be provided. Each day will be filled with different sports activities, daily challenges, and competitions to keep them engaged and active!

We can't wait to welcome your children for a summer of fun, learning, and staying active!

Best regards,

The LEO Sports Camps Team

Education Wellbeing Service Free Webinars

The SWLSTG Education Wellbeing Service is offering FREE lunchtime and evening parent Webinars across the year to help support your child’s wellbeing and mental health.

-Toilet Time Basics: Supporting your pre-school child with potty/toilet training on the 14th and 15th July 2025

The webinar is for parents/carers of children that will be starting Reception this September.

-Finding your feet: Getting Ready for your child to start school on the 23rd and 24th July 2025

The webinar is for parents/carers of children that will be starting Nursery and Reception this September.

You can sign up to any of their free webinars by copying these URL’s:

Early Years:

https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/early-years-parents-nhs-wellbeing-workshops-3573849?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=creatorshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=odclsxcollection&utm-source=cp&aff=escb

Primary Years:

https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/primary-parents-nhs-wellbeing-workshops-682309?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=creatorshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=odclsxcollection&utm-source=cp&aff=escb