Parent/Teacher Meetings - Thanks!

This week, our Parent-Teacher Meetings for Nursery to Year 6 were held, providing a valuable opportunity for parents and carers to discuss their child's progress with their teachers. We would like to thank everyone who attended and participated in these important conversations.

We would also like to extend a special thank you to our dedicated Year 6 helpers: Ava, Summer, Clark, Ehaan, Salvador and Gemma. Their assistance in showing parents and carers to their appointments was invaluable. Their politeness, helpfulness, and exemplary behaviour were a credit to our school. Well done!

LEO Holiday Clubs - November Update

The LEO Academy holiday clubs run a diverse range of activities, including cooking, crafts, and sports, keeping all children engaged and active. The children had a blast participating in a variety of games and activities, including archery, football, cricket, and gymnastics. It was fantastic to witness the children's impressive personal growth throughout the clubs.

Please see flyer with an update regarding the LEO Holiday Clubs and Sports Camps.

School Meals

The Mayor of London Free School Meals initiative has been extended until July 2025, providing all primary school children in state schools with a free school meal. 

We encourage all parent to take advantage of this program. 

Please see the attached flyer for more information.

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. 

F.O.M.P. Mufti Day

Friends of Manor Park is organising a Mufti Day on Friday 22nd November to support our upcoming Winter Festival.

To make this event a success, we're asking each year group to contribute specific items. Please refer to the attached flyer see what your child's year group is collecting. 

Remember:

• All items must be in date and nut-free.

• Please send your donations with your child on Mufti Day.

Thank you for your generosity and support! Let's make this Winter Festival a memorable one!

F.O.M.P. Winter Festival  - Saturday 14th December

On Saturday 14th December 2024, Friends of Manor Park will be hosting their annual 'Winter Festival'. 

During the afternoon, there will be a host of fun family friendly activities, crafts and prizes as well as food & drink stalls and festive music throughout. 

Look out for further details in future newsletters.

Remembrance Day at Manor Park

On Monday 11th November, Manor Park Primary School marked Remembrance Day with a series of class-based assemblies and activities to honour those who have served our country. Each class dedicated their assembly time to discussing the significance of Remembrance Day, with pupils engaging in thoughtful discussions about the importance of peace and the value of remembering those who fought for our freedom.

Throughout the day, children across the school created a variety of poignant artwork to commemorate the occasion, including Reception class, who produced beautiful poppy prints. At 11 am, the whole school community gathered respectfully for a two-minute silence. This shared moment of reflection provided a powerful reminder of the solemn reason for Remembrance Day and allowed pupils and staff to pay their respects in unity.

Anti-Bullying Week at Manor Park

This year's Anti-Bullying Week was met with enthusiasm and a strong commitment to promoting kindness and respect throughout our school community. We commenced the week with a powerful whole-school assembly that explored the importance of empathy, inclusivity, and standing up for others.

Throughout the week, classrooms buzzed with activity as pupils engaged in a variety of Anti-Bullying Week initiatives. Thought-provoking discussions allowed pupils to explore the different forms bullying can take and its impact on individuals as well as designing eye-catching posters with powerful anti-bullying messages that were proudly displayed throughout the school. We are incredibly proud of the positive energy and commitment demonstrated by our entire school community during Anti-Bullying Week.

'Toys of the Past' Workshop Fun for Year 1

Year 1 had a wonderful time learning about the history of toys in a special workshop today. All three classes, Amethyst, Amber, and Agate, explored how toys have changed over time, with a particular focus on dolls, teddy bears, and games of skill. 

The 'Toys of the Past' workshop provided a valuable opportunity for the children to develop their understanding of history and how life has changed over time. It also encouraged them to think critically about the toys they play with today and appreciate the ingenuity and craftsmanship of toys from the past.

Well done Year 1 and we look forward to learning more about our toys in future lessons!

Pop Up Puppet Fun in Reception

This week, Reception has been creating their very own 'Pop Up Puppets'. 

Each class designed and created their own puppets, using a variety of materials to decorate them. The children learned valuable sewing techniques and developed their fine motor skills throughout the process. Once the puppets were complete, the children enjoyed putting on puppet shows for their classmates, retelling familiar stories and creating original narratives.  It was wonderful to see such creativity and imagination on display! Well done to all of the children for their enthusiastic participation and for producing such fantastic puppets!

LEGO Spike in Year 6

Year 6 pupils have been busy expanding their digital literacy and coding skills this term through the exciting introduction of LEGO Spike kits to our classrooms. 

These innovative kits have provided a stimulating platform for pupils to engage with technology and develop crucial problem-solving abilities. By constructing and programming a variety of robotic models, pupils have gained practical experience in applying coding concepts, developing their creativity and collaboration skills in the process.

We are incredibly proud of the enthusiasm and ingenuity displayed by our Year 6 pupils and look forward to witnessing their continued growth in this exciting field.

SSP Y3/4 Tag Rugby Festival

This week, several Year 3 children had a wonderful time participating in the Sutton Sports Partnership (SSP) Year 3/4 Tag-Rugby festival. The children were expertly guided through skills and drills by sports leaders, learning the fundamentals of tag rugby and the importance of teamwork and sportsmanship. All children represented the school superbly, demonstrating great enthusiasm and determination throughout the festival.

A huge thank you to SSP Sutton and the sports leaders from LEO Sports for organising such an enjoyable and enriching event. We are incredibly proud of all the children who took part and their exemplary behaviour. Well done everyone!

The class with the highest attendance level  for the week ending  8th November 2024 in Early Years and Key Stage 1 is Amethyst Class with 100% closely followed by Aqua Class with 98.75%

The class with the highest attendance level for the week ending 8th November 2024 in Key Stage 2 are Ruby and Topaz Classes  both with 100%  closely followed by Moonstone Class with 99.22%.

Well done everyone!

 Invitation to Meet England Rugby Star Claudia MacDonald at Sutton & Epsom Rugby Club

Sutton & Epsom Rugby Club are thrilled to announce a unique opportunity for girls to experience rugby and be inspired by one of England’s elite athletes.  Sutton & Epsom Rugby Club will be hosting England Red Rose player, Claudia MacDonald! 

Event Details:

• Date: Wednesday, 20th November 2024, from 5 - 6.30pm

• Location: Sutton & Epsom Rugby Club, Rugby Lane, SM2 7NF

• Who: Open to girls in Year 4 to Year 13, from local schools interested in trying rugby 

• Aim: the event is designed to give girls the chance to try out rugby in a fun, non-contact environment, whilst meeting an inspirational role model from the world of rugby.   It will showcase girls rugby as exciting and an inclusive sport for girls of all ages and experience levels - there is a position for everyone on the rugby pitch!  In the lead up to the Women's Rugby World Cup (hosted in England 2025), Claudia will share insights from her journey with the England Red Roses, aiming to encourage, empower and inspire young girls in sports.

• Local school involvement: We would love the children in your school to be part of this event. It’s an incredible chance for students to meet a professional athlete, gain hands-on experience in a team sport, and be inspired by a national sports hero.

Sutton & Epsom Rugby Club is looking forward to welcoming our students to this memorable experience!