News

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

Character Day

Friday 3rd April (last day of term) will be ‘Character Day’. We would like to invite children in Nursery-Year 2 to dress up as a character from a book for the day. We would also like to thank you for all the entrees for the Illustration Competition.  We will also have a special assembly awarding prizes on Friday.
Art Club

There will be no Art Club until after 2nd week after Easter. (Monday 27th April)

Earth Hour
On Saturday 28th March, between 8.30 and 9.30 is your chance to take part in a global vote against global warming – by switching off your lights… This is a worldwide initiative aiming to spread the message about global warming. VOTE EARTH simply by switching off your lights for one hour, and join the world for Earth Hour. If you want to show your support or find out more have a look at the website. www.earthhour.org

Year 5 Trip Thursday 2^nd April

Could the children please bring a packed lunch and wear school uniform.  A few things the children can also bring are; i-pod/mp3 player, disposable camera and £5 spending money.  Children SHOULD NOT bring a digital camera, games consoles or mobile phones.

Parking

We would like to remind parents not to park in front of the school gates.  This is extremely dangerous as it could block the entrance in an emergency, putting the safety of all our children in jeopardy.  We have contacted the Police and Traffic Wardens who will be doing sweeps of the area.  Please do your best to help us keep your children safe.

Singing Club

There will be no Singing Club session on Friday 3^rd April.  We are sorry for any inconvenience this causes.

Nursery News

Remember that Stay and Play starts on Tuesday and ends on Friday next week.  We are looking forward to seeing you all.  There are still a few places available for those who have not yet signed up to take part.

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

Comic Relief

This year Chorlton Park has surpassed itself, we raised over £1,200.  Thank you so much to all the parents, children and teachers for your enthusiasm and participation.  Thank you also to the PTA for the Disco profits of £455 was donated to the schools fund raising for Comic Relief.

This year we saw a lot of children make an outstanding effort to raise funds, including:

Rufus Horton and Alfie Marrs with their Mini Sponsored Event in 2HD

Ruby Fatimilehin, Vita Sherin-Jones, Bethan Horton, Lily Crascall and Grace Williamson with their sponsored Walk to School they raised £69.67, which considering they had their legs tied together was an achievement in itself.

Tom Roche in 1SL donated £15 of his own savings.

Molly and Leo Brookfield-Paul excellent Mr Gum book raised £25 and was a really funny read.

The children who baked cakes also raised nearly £8 with their tasty cakes.

We know that other children emptied their piggybanks and gave extra this year and if we haven’t mentioned your name we are aware of this extra effort.  Thank you to the whole school.

Easter Courses at Central Manchester City Learning Centre at Trinity High School available to Year 4-6, running from 9am to 3.30pm.

E-Zine – 14^th April

A fun project where students can learn how to use interactive presentation tools to create an attractive, exciting magazine for their friends and families.

Lights Camera Action – 15^th April

Learn how to use animation creation software call Stop Motion Pro.  Children will be able to design and build their set, make characters and use digital video cameras and editing software to produce the final version of their film.

SATS Preparation Course – 16^th April

Using SAM learning and BBC Revisewise and other appropriate websites.  The day will be run in a structured but fun way and the children will have the opportunity to mix with children from other primary schools.

Movie Maker – 17^th April

We will make use of the free, very easy to sue Windows Movie Maker so that the children can create a short film using still images.

How to apply, please collect a form from the office.

Choir and Spotlight

Unfortunately, we will have to cancel both of these after school activities for the next two weeks.  However we will start again on the first week back after the Easter Holiday.

Thank you to Governors

The school would like to say a huge thank you to two of our parent governors.

Katy Spencer was the Chair of Governors and has worked tirelessly in her capacity as chair and taken a huge interest in the school and supported us in many aspects of our work.

Katy has come to the end of her term but will continue to support the board of governors.

Angela Clements has also left the Board of Governors as a parent governor.  Angela has brought her skills and experience to the school and has been a real asset.

The school would like to thank both of these governors for the time they have dedicated to this school.

A new Chair of Governors was appointed this week, Amanda Edwards begins her term as chair and we wish her all success in this role.

Governor Information Session / Coffee Morning aimed at potential school governors.

If you are interested in joining the Governing Body we are holding a Coffee Morning and Information Session on Friday 27^th March at 9.00-10.00.  If you have any questions about what the Governing Body does and what the different Governing Body Committees please come along and find out more.

By coming along you are not committing yourself to anything, the meeting is just for information.

Excellent Behaviour in the Community

This week we received an e-mail from a member of the public I would like to share with the whole school.

Dear Sir or Madam
I was getting the 46 bus this morning and was quite far from the bus stop and one of your pupils saw me coming and held up the bus for me to catch the bus.  He was so polite and caring and I asked him what he wanted to be when he grows up and he said a politician.
I told him he would make an excellent politician as he was a very caring person.  I do hope you can find him and encourage him by giving him the news that you have received an email of good behaviour. 

It is extremely encouraging to receive such report about Chorlton Park pupils and I hope this is the behaviour all our pupils aspire to.  It has made us extremely proud.

Parent Support Advisor Coffee Morning

Coffee Morning Friday 3^rd April, 9.00-10.00 in the Community Room with the Parent Support Advisors.  Come along and find out more about the Parent Support Advisor, Sharon Drinkwater and her role in school and how she can help you.  Find out what activities you can access for your child over the Easter holiday, most of them are free.

Activity Week

Each year we hold a special activity week in school looking at PSHE

(Personal, Social and Health Education) issues.

In the past we have concentrated on healthy lifestyles and physical activity. This year we are going to look at our emotional well being and particularly at getting the most out of life!

As part of this the children will be thinking about the kind of jobs that they might have later in life and I would very much like to invite parents, carers, family and friends to come into school and share what their job involves.

If you feel that you would be able to volunteer your services OR you would like a bit more information, please come and have a chat with Mrs Blackburn

(Year 4). Don’t worry – you’re not committing to anything!!! 

Echos of Nature

One of our parents has an exhibition of sculptured works inspired by nature, which will be of particular interest to Year 5 children who have been looking at sculpture recently. 

Charles Dooley from 2AT is also exhibiting some of his own work.

The exhibition is at The People’s Gallery, Start in Salford, Burnswick House, 62 Broad Street, Salford, M6 5BZ and runs from 3^rd April to 19^th June.  Call 07977 273 382 for more information.

Girls Netball

Well done to the Girls Netball Team who won both matches in the small tournament at Chorlton Park on Tuesday.

Year 6 SATS

We would like to remind parents that the SATs for Year 6 start on 11^th May.  In the run up to the SATs please support your child and encourage them to use the resources available:

• BBC ReviseWise on TV overnight for recording
• SATs Preparation Course at Trinity High School on Thursday 16^th April.
• The following websites www.coxhoe.durham.sch.uk

www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize

www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk

www.primaryresources.co.uk

The school also sell pocket sized revision books in English, Maths and Science for just £1 each.  These proved to be a really successful revision tool for Chorlton Park children last year.

Congratulations to Millie Rae Floyd from 6MG who has won an art award as part of this year’s Manchester International Festival.  Millie has written about her experiences:

On the 19^th March I went to a big press launch with Mrs Burgess and Mrs Brooks.  I went because of a design I made of Manchester in 2050.  My design was Manchester underwater from global warming and icecaps melting.  The entries were short listed to 5 and I was one of them.  We went to Urbis and made my design into a 3D model.  My design then won and I was invited to the press launch.  It was basically a proposal of what the festival was going to have in it.  Most of the artists said a speech and showed the audience their brief.  I then stepped up to the stage and said what my idea was all about.  When it had finished I got interviewed by Wythenshawe FM and All FM, then had pictures taken by the Daily telegraph.  It was a great day out and I’m really looking forward to when Noah (who is making my model 10 times bigger) comes in and discusses what we need to do next.

Thanks must go to Mrs Brooks for her work and the support she gave the children with this competition.

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). 

Reviews for Special Educational Needs

Monday 16^th to Friday 20^th March

An invitation will have been sent out this week if your child has a review meeting.  Any queries speak to our SENCO, Ms Holden-Sim on Mondays to Wednesdays.

PTA News

We’ve been double dancing with the PTA this week.  There was the chance to get into the groove at the disco on Thursday and an opportunity to really let your hair down after school in the playground on Friday.  It was all for comic relief.

Back to business next week with a morning meeting on Tuesday 17th in the COSH room. As usual all are welcome.

Netball Club

A new netball club has been set up for Years 1 to 4 on Tuesday afternoons. There are still a few places left if you would like your child to attend. Just ask at reception.

School Disco

The school disco was a really great success this term and everyone seem to really enjoy themselves.  We still have not calculated the final amount of money raised but its looking good, thank you for everyone’s support.  A special thanks to the parents and staff who organised the event and worked so hard.

Scooter

A child’s scooter has been found in the playground this week, is anyone missing one, please come to the office.

Illustration Competition

We are running an illustration competition.  There are posters around school and information on the website.  Closing date for entries is 20^th March 2009.

Book Fair

Thank you for your support at the book fair this term.  We have raised around £700 worth of books for the school and hopefully children have spent their World Book Day Tokens on some great reads.

The 2 Steves

Steve Barlow and Steve Skidmore who are known as the 2 Steves visited the school today on Red Nose Day.  They shared their enthusiasm about books and stories that bring books alive, to further our aim Have you got the reading habit?

Nursery News

Thank you to those of you who helped children put comments on the Foundation Blog this week.  The Gingerbread Man has been a fun story for us.  There are now Nursery versions of the story available to read in Acorn and Oak Nurseries.

Stay and Play takes place from Tuesday 31^st March to 3^rd April, sign up sheets will be put up in the Nursery next week.  We can accommodate 10 adults a day in each room.  Parents of children who started in January will receive an Activity Pack to do at home.  If you are interested in receiving the pack but cannot come to Stay and Play just let one of the teachers know.

Next week, we will focus on materials that we have around us for their beauty – such as flowers, shiny stones, diamonds, gold etc.  If you have any items that are not too precious please send them along for our material table.

Have fun at the weekend.  See you next week.

Nursery Staff.

Intergenerational Choir

The Intergenerational Choir is meeting in the gym in the Adult Education Building on Sunday at 4.30 for an hour. The choir is open to everyone who enjoys singing aged 5 – 85. No previous experience necessary. Grannies / uncles / brothers / cousins all welcome!

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). 

Special Educational Needs

Next week is a week of SEN reviews.

School Disco

The Key Stage One Disco has now sold out of tickets but the Key Stage Two Disco still has some tickets left.

All the money raised is to go to Comic Relief so please bring your extra pennies to spend on pizza and hot dogs.

Parents and Carers must stay with children for the Key Stage One Disco.

Illustration Competition

We are running an illustration competition.  There are posters around school and information on the website.  Closing date for entries is 20^th March 2009.

The 2 Steves

“The two Steves books are seriously funny.  Reading them may cause anything from mild giggling to fits of uncontrollable laughter.”  The 2 Steves will be in school on Friday 13^th March for a visit with KS2.  If you have a book at home they will be available for signing at lunchtime.

Electronic Toys

Reception are looking for any donations of old, unwanted electronic toys or old mobile phones.  Please let Mrs Keeley have them or leave them at the office.  Thank you.

Red Nose Day

Do Something Funny for Money

After school we will be holding a Let’s Dance Event in the Key Stage Two Playground from 3.15-3.45

Children will be encouraged to wear something appropriate for the day with a red theme

Outlandishly accessorised – for a donation of 50p per child.

Biscuits will be on sale at break times and the PTA will be running a cake stall after school for the Let’s Dance Event.

Please bring in any cake donations on the morning of Friday 13^th March.

School Gate

A letter went out this week letting you know that the gates between the school and college car park will be locked in the morning and at home time to ensure children’s safety.

Chorlton Arts Festival

Year 5 children will be performing the Tempest at the Blue Box Theatre on Monday 18^th May.

Nursery News

Ms Wilson and Ms McPherson are grateful to all the parents who popped in to the hall on Monday morning.  Many more of you made it than we had anticipated and we were pleased that you got to chat to so many of you.  Your enthusiastic support is always appreciated and really helps us to maintain our own enthusiasm.  Thank you again!

Stay and Play will take place from Tuesday 31^st March to Friday 3^rd April.  Sign up sheets will go up in the classroom soon.  Parents of children who started in January will receive Art and Craft Packs that week.

Next week we will be looking at materials that come from under our feet e.g. soil, clay, rock, coal.  If you have any items for our investigative table please bring them in.

We will be painting stones so if you would like to choose a stone from your garden or elsewhere please bring it in on Monday.  If you have spare stones we would like to allow as many children as possible to paint.  Please do not send in stones that are bigger than your child’s hand.

Dance Club

There is no Dance club with Mrs Blackburn next week.

Year 6 Football

Training will be on Monday lunchtime next week.  If it goes well then we may keep it at lunchtime rather than after school.  Watch this space!

Book Fair from Monday 9^th March

The Book Fair is coming back to school on Monday 9^th March and will run:

8.30 – 8.55  &  3.30 – 4.00 on Mon to Thurs

8.30 – 8.55 on Fri 13^th

There will be no Book Fair on Thursday Afternoon 12^th March due to the School Disco.

Why not spend that World Book Day Voucher?

When your child is sick…

Thank you to all the parents who have been ringing in to let us know when their child is sick.  Could all parents ensure that they ring in on the first day of absence and send a letter in with their child when they are well enough to return.

Medical Records

Next week we are sending out a letter asking you to update us with your child’s medical information.  If you have previously informed a member of staff of a condition please include this on the form that is going out so that we can make sure our records are up to date. 

Year 5 Visit Trinity CLC

5MW – Thursday 12^th March

5HW – Thursday 19^th March

5LW- Monday 15^th June

Year 5 Slavery Topic

Visit to Liverpool Slavery Museum (Maritime Museum).

Thursday 2^nd April

This is a really interesting visit where the children take part in workshops and activities. We will send out a consent form shortly.

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