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:

Extra Curricular Clubs

Please be aware that extra curricular clubs for the Spring term will start next week. If the club your child would like to attend is full and you would like them to be put on the club waiting list, please email the school office. 

We still have spaces in KS1 & KS2 Spanish Club Friday afterschool - Paid club. Please see attached flyer here

Year 6 Booster Classes has started this week. Please refer to the letter sent home if you are unsure when your child should attend booster.

Year 3 and Year 2 Swimming Tuition

Swimming tuition will start for Year 3 pupils next week on Tuesday 29th April and it will run for the next 10 weeks. The last swimming session for Year 3 will be Tuesday 8th July. 

Extra swimming tuition is being organised throughout Summer Term for Year 2 children starting Thursday 1st May Please see table below with the dates for your child's class:

The tuition for Year 2 will take place at Cheam Fields Primary Academy, Stoughton Avenue, Cheam SM3 8PQ. And for Year 3, swimming will take place at Sutton High School for Girls, 55 Cheam Road, Sutton, Sm1 2AX.

The children will return to school by the usual end of day time, where normal end of day procedures will be in place. Children that attend extra curricular clubs that day should attend the clubs as normal.

Please note: There will be no swimming on Tuesday 27th May, Thursday 29th May 2025 due to being half term break. 

Swimming is a statutory part of the National Curriculum and all children are expected to take part. This is a great opportunity for Year 4 and 5 children to improve their water safety and competence.

School Uniform and Appearance 

To maintain a positive and inclusive learning environment, we kindly ask all students to adhere to our school uniform policy.

Key Points:

• Neat and Tidy: Students should always look neat and tidy in their school uniform.

• Tucked-in Shirts: Please ensure shirts are tucked in.

• Appropriate Footwear: School shoes must be worn at all times. Trainers are not permitted.

• Hair: Long hair should be tied back.

• Jewellery: Only small, plain studs are allowed. Remove all jewellery for contact sports and swimming.

• No Nail Polish: Please note that nail polish is not permitted.

• Label Everything: To minimize lost property, please label all belongings with your child's name.

We appreciate your support in ensuring your child complies with our uniform policy. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us.

By working together, we can maintain a positive and productive learning environment for all.

After School Clubs Donation

We pride ourselves on offering our children a varied and exciting range of activities on our before and after school clubs. The school clubs donation fund will allow us to provide additional activities across all year groups. 

We have a voluntary school club fund donation of any amount. Parents can donate for the school club fund online via our Arbor payment system. Go to:  Accounts - Club Donation - Top Up Account, or simply bring your cash donation to the school office in a named envelope. 

We would like to thank you for your support. 

Social Media Guidelines

Facebook, WhatsApp, X (formerly known as 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 School Entrances 

Please can we politely remind you of the importance of parking safely around the school entrances. Parking is strictly prohibited outside the school gates and our children's safety is compromised by anyone who stops on the zigzag lines or on the corner of Warwick and Greyhound Road. We also ask you to be considerate of our neighbours in surrounding roads and therefore not to park across driveways at drop off and pick up times. They, too, could be parents who need to collect children from school  and would be unable to get their car off the drive. Thank you for your co-operation.

Groundbreaking Greek Day in Year 5

Year 5 embarked on their new learning topic with an engaging Greek Day this week. Our pupils participated in a delightful feast, where they sampled a variety of Greek foods and enthusiastically embraced the new flavours, with the yogurt and honey proving particularly popular. The children also took part in their very own mini Olympics, showcasing their talents in the javelin, shot put, and standing long jump. Their participation and enthusiasm were truly commendable. Well done to all of Year 5 for such a fantastic start to their new topic.

Victorian Day in Year 1

This week, our Year 1 pupils embarked on an engaging journey back in time to the Victorian era. They experienced a day in a traditional Victorian classroom, providing them with a fascinating insight into education during that period. The children had the opportunity to examine various historical artefacts, gaining an understanding of their purpose and significance. They also participated in activities such as copperplate handwriting and immersive Victorian classroom role play. It is safe to say that our Year 1 pupils gained a valuable appreciation for the differences between schooling then and now.

Science Comes to Life in Year 4

Year 4 pupils engaged in a series of stimulating activities this week, focusing on the practical application of mechanical principles. Across four distinct tasks, the children successfully constructed various mechanisms. These included levers, wheels, and pulleys, all fashioned from readily available classroom materials. This hands-on experience allowed pupils to explore fundamental concepts in a tangible and engaging manner, as well as develop collaboration and problem-solving skills.

Creepy Crawly Fun in Reception

Our Reception classes embarked on an exciting exploration of the 'Creep and Crawl' topic this week, with a particular focus on spiders. The pupils enthusiastically engaged in a variety of activities to deepen their understanding. They creatively produced their own spider pictures, practised their observational skills by catching flies, and developed their counting abilities by enumerating spider legs. Furthermore, the children expressed their artistic talents through painting spiders and honed their fine motor skills by constructing their own using play dough. It was a week filled with discovery and hands-on learning.

Year 6 'Blitz' World War Two Art

The vibrant energy of Year 6 pupils was evident this week as they embarked on their new topic, ‘Britain at War’. Their initial engagement involved the creation of striking Blitz artwork. Through bold colours and dynamic compositions, the pupils successfully captured both the chaos and the remarkable courage that defined this period in British history. The resulting pieces serve as a powerful visual introduction to their studies. We commend their thoughtful and creative approach to this significant historical event and look forward to sharing future learning based on their new topic.

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 if things are difficult!

Dear Parents and Carers,

Our plans for opening our May Half Term Holiday Club provision have now been finalised. Please complete this Google form if you would like your child to attend the holiday club. Please ensure you have signed up for a place by Friday 16th May 2025.

We are unable to take Nursery children unless they have older siblings attending the Easter holiday club.

The provision will be from 7.30am - 6.00pm and the charge per child will be £35.00 per day. Breakfast and Snack Tea will be provided - children will be required to bring packed lunch from home.

Once the Google form has been completed, we will add your club sessions to Arbor. Please ensure payment is made via Arbor by Monday 19th May 2025.. If paying by childcare vouchers, please email ccjextendedservices@leoacademytrust.co.uk or cciwac@leoacademytrust.co.uk with proof of full payment.

The activities are as follows:

• Tuesday 27th May - Tea Party Crafts

• Wednesday 28th May - Baking

• Thursday 29th May - Hats and Masks

• Friday 30th May - Tea Party and Games

We ask that you support us by following these guidelines:

● Only prescription medication can be administered, where parental consent has been given.

● It is very important that the school has an up to date emergency contact that can reach the school within half an hour.

● Please send children in clothes appropriate for the weather, bearing in mind that we are advised to be outdoors as much as possible.

● Please remember to send your child in with a healthy packed lunch. Please make sure your child's packed lunch does not contain NUTS or products CONTAINING NUTS. There will be breakfast, snacks and tea provided.

● The club runs from 7.30am - 6pm. You may drop off your child or collect them at any time during these times.

● If your child is unwell on the day of a booked session please remember we are unable to refund or swap this session and please make the club aware of non attendance.

The club will be held in Cheam Common Junior School, Kingsmead Road, Worcester Park, KT4 8UT.

If you should need to contact the club during the day please phone 07762411741

Please see the link to our Terms and conditions If you have any questions, please contact ccjextendedservices@leoacademytrust.co.uk