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:

Individual Photos

The school photographer will be coming in to take individual photographs of the children, as well as sibling group photographs, on the following dates in October:

Thursday 2nd October 2025: Years 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6

• Please ensure your child(ren) wear their school jumper or cardigan with logo on the days of the photos.

• If your child has long hair, please tie it back neatly, and they are welcome to bring a comb or brush for touch-ups. 

Sibling, Nursery and Reception Photos

• Thursday 9th October 2025: Nursery and Reception, and sibling group photos

Please complete this form if you would like to request a sibling group photograph on the day. The deadline to complete this form is by 4.30 pm on Monday 29th September 2025. Unfortunately we will be unable to accommodate any late requests, as this information has to be submitted to the photographic company on this date. 

EYFS Coffee Morning

Parents and Carers are invited to attend our Coffee Morning on Tuesday 30th September 2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am. 

To attend, please complete this form or scan the QR code on the flyer attached.

It's a great opportunity to learn more about how we support our youngest learners as they settle into school life.

We politely request that parents and carers attending do not bring children.

Headlice

A few cases of head lice have been reported throughout the school recently. Head lice are a common issue, but it's important that we all work together to stop them from spreading. Please check your child's hair everyday.

Please follow these simple steps to prevent the spread of lice:

• Check : You must check your child’s hair. Do it everyday if possible or at least once a week.

• Use a proper comb: A detection comb is the only way to effectively find and trap head lice.

• Take action: If you find live lice, start treatment immediately. Your local pharmacist can provide advice and recommend the right products.

• Check everyone: If one person in the family has lice, it's essential to check everyone else's hair, too.

Regular checks and immediate action are the most effective ways to control outbreaks and prevent further spread. By following these steps, we can ensure our school remains a comfortable learning environment for all students

Wrap Around Care

Just a quick reminder for parents and guardians about Wrap-Around Care (WAC)!

If you need to book, change, or update us about anything to do with Shine Breakfast Club or Treasure After-School Club, please contact us directly.

Here's how you can reach us:

• Phone: 07821667983

• Email: mpwac@leoacademytrust.co.uk

Using these direct contact methods ensures your message gets to the right people quickly and helps us keep everything running smoothly.

Thanks for your cooperation!

Transfer to Secondary School 2025 - 2026: High School Open Days 

Dates for Secondary School open evenings are now available. Open days are useful for prospective families as they let you see more about the school before you apply. Click here to find the provisional dates for each of the Secondary Schools within the borough. 

Please note that these dates are provisional and subject to change, therefore you may wish to check each school’s website for further information. You can find the dates of open evenings for schools outside Sutton on the school's website. 

The deadline for applying for a high school place for your Year 6 child is fast approaching. All applications must be made via the Sutton website at  www.sutton.gov.uk/admissions by Friday 31st October 2025. We would suggest you make your application before this date to ensure that it is received. You will receive  a confirmation email of your completed application  upon submission.

Year 6 High School Placements 2025-26

Click here to access a list of the high schools that  last year’s Year 6 pupils went to.

2nd Hand Uniform Sale

Our next Second-Hand Uniform Sale it's the perfect opportunity to stock up on great-quality school uniform at fantastic prices.

• When: Thursday, 16th October, after school (3.30pm)

• Where: In the school playground

Come along and find some hidden gems for your little ones while helping our school community.

This Week in Year 1!

• In Science, Year 1 pupils focused on learning about their body parts, successfully labelling one another to reinforce their knowledge. Building on this, pupils effectively used their understanding of body parts to compare their similarities and differences in a classroom activity.

• For Art, the pupils undertook a colour challenge, drawing inspiration from the renowned artist Kandinsky. Utilising their knowledge of primary and secondary colours, the Year 1 pupils painted a range of different patterns.

• To celebrate European Languages Day, pupils actively explored a variety of cultures and learned different greetings from around the continent. The pupils creatively applied their new knowledge by designing and producing a welcome poster for the school to share their learning.

This Week in Year 2!

• Year 2 pupils engaged in a creative writing session this week, reading 'I Want My Hat Back', before designing 'wanted' posters and special party hats.

• A practical science experiment illustrated the importance of hygiene, with pupils observing the spread of 'glitter germs' during a shared activity.

• A historical debate on the most important activist culminated in a decision for Greta Thunberg, showcasing pupils' excellent critical thinking skills regarding environmental importance.

• Pupils successfully participated in the celebration of European Day of Languages, learning about the significance of the day and completing a cultural colouring activity.

• Earlier this week, pupils spent an engaging afternoon at Forest School, investigating the process of seed dispersion and crafting necklaces from conkers. The class demonstrated superb teamwork during an outdoor session, using tools to clear the allotment beds and prepare them for upcoming autumn planting.

This Week in Year 3!

• Pupils in Year 3 completed a creative English task, designing "WANTED" posters for an escaped sabre-toothed cat from an Ice Age Zoo. The activity effectively integrated the use of adjectives for description and understanding of the correct use of the articles 'a' and 'an' with expanded noun phrases.

• In Mathematics, pupils continued their Mastering Number journey, focusing on subtraction concepts. They practiced a stem sentence approach to understand that the position of the equals sign could be switched, maintaining the equality of the equation (e.g., 7−4=3 and 3=7−4). The pupils successfully distinguished that, unlike addition, subtraction is not commutative.

• In Art, they explored warm and cool colours and recreated renowned paintings, including Starry Night and Water Lilies, utilizing watercolours to achieve a translucent finish.

This Week in Year 4!

• Year 4 pupils successfully focused their efforts on handwriting practice, specifically concentrating on forming the letters 'w' and 'e'. The pupils demonstrated admirable concentration and applied significant effort throughout their handwriting session.

• Year 4 artists engaged in an exciting session of artistic exploration. The session included practical experimentation with the concepts of warm and cool colours.

• Pupils produced bold and expressive paintings as they applied their understanding of colour theory. The class exhibited fantastic use of colour to vibrantly bring their artwork to life.

This Week in Year 5!

• Pupils in Year 5 successfully engaged with the pneumatics topic, utilising syringes, balloons, and rocket launchers to explore the principles of compressed air movement. The use of practical equipment, such as syringes and rocket launchers, significantly aided the pupils' understanding of complex DT and science concepts.

• In Art, creative expression flourished as pupils developed their imaginative skills by sketching fantasy landscapes using only colouring pencils.

• During PE, the pupils enthusiastically participated in a Real PE session, focusing on their personal cog and applying themselves across various gymnastic equipment.

• Throughout the week, Year 5 fully immersed themselves in the Shang Dynasty time period through the interactive audio experience of Now Press Play.

• Across all subjects, pupils demonstrated a keen commitment to challenging themselves and developing their creative, physical, and historical understanding.

This Week in Year 6!

• Year 6 explored tints, tones, and shades to understand how famous artists create depth and mood in landscape paintings. Pupils observed various landscape paintings and analysed the use of artistic techniques to make scenes more vibrant and lifelike. The class produced some fantastic examples of Creative Home Learning, showcasing their imagination and effort.

• The cohort engaged in a fascinating science lesson involving the dissection of lambs' hearts to investigate the organ's functions. The pupils were highly engaged during the science activity and posed several brilliant questions about the heart's anatomy.

• Finally Year 6 pupils participated in a spirited Intraclass tournament where they successfully employed their throwing skills.

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 things are difficult!