News

This week our children achieved an overall percentage of 94 % (Nursery not included). 

Coming into Reception in the Morning

Parents are using the Reception Exit after 9am, this is causing concern as the door does not lock behind them and staff are not always aware the door has been unlocked.

We ask all parents to exit along the corridor past the office if they leave the building after 9am.  The doors to R1 and R2 will be closed after 9am to remind parents not to exit through this route.  If you are coming in through this door when it is closed make sure you close it behind you.  We all need to work together to keep our children safe.  

Like the rest of the school, children should not enter the building through the usual entrance after 9am.  They must go to the office and be taken to class once they have been registered there.   Thank you for your support in this.

Writing Award Assembly

I hope your children have all talked about the Writing Award Assembly we held last week.  Some children in Years 3-6 were awarded with medals for their writing and developing writing skills and certificates by a local poet, Shirley May and Cllr Val Stevens.  The poet was really inspirational and she has asked us to remind the children about the homework club she runs in Chorlton Library on Tuesday and Thursday after school, 4.30-7.45.  Please drop in and find out how it could help your child with homework or project work. 

 The assembly for Key Stage 1 had medals and certificates awarded by a favourite hero of ours, Batman.  Well done to all the children who worked hard towards winning their awards.

PFC Reminder

The last PFC session is on Tuesday 3^rd Feb.

Recognition for Year 6 Work

The Year 6 children and staff were delighted this week when John Frink a producer and writer from the Simpsons commented on the Year 6 blog. 

The Year 6 children worked hard writing their own Simpsons script and then rehearsed and recorded the scripts in small groups.  These recordings were then put on the Year 6 Blog. 

John Frink’s comments were really complimentary and encouraging and showed the Years 6 pupils the power of the blog!

 Have a look at the school website for yourselves.

Lateness

School starts at 8.50, can parents please make an effort to get children to school on time.

 Children who are late miss an important part of the day and have a bad start to their morning.  We also have to use valuable teaching staff taking late children to their classes.  Please get here for 8.50. 

Nursery News

Next week we will be looking at cloth and fabric. Thank you for your donations to our wool and fur table this week. On Friday we will have a special day “wear your favourite clothes!” Our story will be Elves and the Shoemaker. If you have any unwanted shoes in reasonable condition (adult or child size) that we could use for dressing up and shoe shop role play we would welcome them in. We are grateful to everyone who is taking home play bags and returning them promptly each Monday. We have enjoyed reading your comments on the play club cards.

All book bags should be brought back to school on Monday. We hope you have a lovely weekend.

The Nursery Staff.

Dinner Money

At the moment we have a lot of outstanding dinner money arrears.  Dinner money can be paid weekly at either the office or given to class teacher in an envelope with the child’s name on. It can also be paid by cheque monthly, half termly or termly.  This payment must be paid in advance and not in arrears, as our supplier costs are paid weekly. 

The parent of any child that has a large amount of arrears may be asked to provide their child with a packed lunch.

If you want to pay in advance for dinner money for the 2^nd half of the Spring Term this will cost £54.00

Success of Chorlton Park’s Past Pupils

Simon McIntyre, an ex Chorlton Park pupil has been called into the England Under 18 Rugby Final Squad.  Simon has been playing at Broughton Park RFC and will hopefully progress to become a Youth International and a full International.  Congratulations.

Parent Forum with Headteacher

and Chair of Governors

Monday 2^nd February 9.00-10.00

This meeting will focus on:

School dinners – how are we doing?

School reports – what might you find useful?

Assessments – how do we help your child to improve?

If you are not able to attend you can post your thought in the Governor box or address them to Mr Watson before the meeting.

This Newsletter is available on the website     www.chorltonpark.manchester.sch.uk

This week our children achieved an overall percentage of 95 % (Nursery not included). 

PFC

Just a reminder that PFC is still running and will conclude on Tuesday 3^rd February.

Thank you

Year 6 would like to say a big thank you to Eva Kawafi who came in to talk to the year group about her climb up Kilimanjaro.  We found it a really interesting and enjoyable visit.

Parent Forum with Headteacher

and Chair of Governors

Monday 2^nd February 9.00-10.00

This meeting will focus on:

School dinners – how are we doing?

School reports – what might you find useful?

Assessments – how do we help your child to improve?

If you are not able to attend you can post your thought in the Governor box or address them to Mr Watson before the meeting.

Behaviour Policy

We have been looking at ways in which we can reward and improve behaviour. A letter has gone out today in your child’s book bag. The children have also been closely involved in the process through the school council. 

Nursery News

Thank you for all the paper you brought in this week!  Next week’s material is wool and fur. 

If your child is now staying full time in the Nursery please buy a book bag from the office for £4.25 as we hope to send book s home next week for all children.  Remember to bring Play Bags in next Monday.  Have fun with them over the weekend. 

Thank you to parents

Thank to all the Parents and Carers who are still contributing to the school fund through direct debit, which amounts to £60 a month.  We are spending some money towards the sewing club that Mrs Bell runs at lunchtimes.

Manchester 10K 17^th May

PTA has 20 places for the Manchester 10K, contact Angela on 860 5546 or e-mail a.keane@sheffield.ac.uk if you want to raise money for the school.

This Newsletter is available on the website     www.chorltonpark.manchester.sch.uk

This week our children achieved an overall percentage of 94 % (Nursery not included). 

Chorlton park website

We have got some fabulous new pictures

and examples of children’s work on the blogs

please take the time this week to have your child show you round the site. www.chorltonpark.manchester.sch.uk

Parent Forum with Headteacher

and Chair of Governors

Monday 2^nd February 9.00-10.00

This meeting will focus on:

School dinners – how are we doing?

School reports – what might you find useful?

Assessments – how do we help your child to improve?

If you are not able to attend you can post your thought in the Governor box or address them to the Mr Watson before the meeting.

Wednesday Hockey Programme

For Years 4, 5 & 6 there is the opportunity to participate in a 4 week hockey training programme, starting on 21^st January.

Letters have already gone out but if you have not received one please see Miss Humphreys.

Basketball Scores

Well done to Minhaz who was the top scorer on the day.  The team did not win any of the matches but played extremely well.

Year 3/4 Football Tournament

Well done to the team who won 2 of the 3 matches, with 5-1 and 5-0 score lines.

Year 3 Chester Trip

Please remember to send your child in with a packed lunch on Tuesday, in a plastic bag, not a lunchbox.  Children with free school meals will be catered for.

Maths Shows
Thanks to Dr. Mark Biddiss for presenting very successful maths shows to the children this week.  It certainly fired their enthusiasm and excitement for maths. Thanks also to the parents who came to the after school show. Parents and children can visit his website to get more ideas and free downloads.
www.dr-mark.co.uk  You do need to register but it is free. You will be instantly sent an e-mail to activate the site. It only takes 2 minutes.

Nursery News

Our material next week is PAPER. What kind of paper can you find to decorate our table? Please remember to bring play bags back on Monday.

Book Sale, Friday 23^rd January

There will be a 2^nd hand book sale in the dining room from 3.30-4.00 pm.  Please clear out your old books and bring them to the office during the week and then come and buy something at the sale.

Manchester 10K 17^th May

PTA has 20 places for the Manchester 10K, contact Angela on 860 5546 or e-mail a.keane@sheffield.ac.uk if you want to raise money for the school.

Spanish Club

There are still places on this term’s Spanish Club, for Years 2-6 only, the club runs on Wednesdays 3.30-4.00 at the school.  Ask at the office for details.

This Newsletter is available on the website     www.chorltonpark.manchester.sch.uk

This week our children achieved an overall percentage of 91 % (Nursery not included). 

During this cold weather the school is open as usual - if  any problems we will let you know by:

• send out text messages for families who have supplied us with their mobile number
• local radio will broadcast the closure on Radio Manchester (95.1fm) and Century Radio (105.4fm)
• information will be updated on the school website

Please send your child in to school by 8.50 wrapped up warm.

Spanish Club

The first Spanish session is on Wednesday 14^th January.  There are more spaces but please bring your form to the office by Tuesday AM.

No Dogs in School

Please can you leave your dogs outside the school grounds when dropping off and picking up your children.  Guide dogs are of course welcome.

Milk

The last day to pay for milk is Friday 16^th , we can’t accept any more after this date.  Any new children taking millk this term will start to receive it on Monday 19^th January.

Maths Shows
Dr Mark Biddiss will be presenting maths shows on the 13th and 14th January for yrs 1-6 through the day. They will be fun for the children and hopefully inspire and develop their curiosity for maths. There is also a parent workshop at 3.30 on 13th January. Please try and come along. It will be held in the infant hall.

Nursery News

One of our themes this term is Materials.  Next week we will be looking at metal objects and will have a metal table in class.  We would like children to bring something made of metal to put on the table. 

If your child started Nursery in September and you are interested in taking Play Bags home, but could not attend the sessions on Thursday and Friday please speak to one of the teachers.

Intergenerational Choir

 MIC (the Manchester Intergenerational Choir) is meeting on Jan 18th at 4:30, usual venue of the gym at Chorlton Park school. The choir is open to adults and children of all ages and friends. 

The choir now meets once a fortnight, so it’s easier to catch up again if you missed a session. The calendar for the Sunday sings for all of ‘09 is a follows: Jan 18^th. Feb 1^st. Feb 15^th. March 1^st. March 15^th. April 5^th. April 19^th. May 3^rd.  May 17^th. June 7^th.  June 21^st. July 5^th. July 19^th