News

This week our children achieved an overall percentage of 96% (Nursery not included). 

Sports Day

Unfortunately we had to cancel the Sports Day due to the bad weather.  We hope to rearrange it for another day next term.

Caribbean Evening

The Caribbean Evening is on 25^th June and tickets will go on sale at the beginning of the new term.

Year 5 Taster Morning at Chorlton High

Year 5 children have been invited to Chorlton High on Tuesday 23^rd June 10.00-12.00.  This is a great opportunity for children to see first hand what secondary schools have to offer.

Lunch Menu

From Monday we are on week 3 of the Menus, which are available on the website. 

Chorlton Young Musician of the Year

Well done to Jonah Gourlay who won the primary category of Chorlton Young Musician of the year on Wednesday night.  Congratulations!

Dinner Money

Thank you to all the parents who pay their dinner money on time and in advance.  Unfortunately we still have a few parents who have a lot of debt.  Can we please remind you that dinner money must be paid weekly or in advance.

Nursery News

Art activities and Number of the week have now finished.  However, because of the enthusiastic response to these activities we have decided to give you a theme each week to work on with your child if you wish.  In preparation for the safari park trip we would like you to draw, make or find pictures of LAND ANIMALS.

The trip is on 25^th June.  Please remember to bring your consent forms back as these are very important.  On the day of the trip packed lunches will only be provided for children who have Free School Meals.  If you pay for dinners you will need to provide a packed lunch yourself.

In the next few weeks we will be holding a reward assembly for all families who completed activities relating to Activity Packs over the year.  There will also be a visit from the Library Service in the hall to which you will be invited.

We hope you have a lovely Half Term and we look forward to seeing you in June!

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

Blogging Award

We have been shortlisted for a national primary blogging award. We need to
get as many people to vote for us as possible.

If you have visited our website recently I am sure you will want to vote, please vote from home or your local library (only one vote can go from this school itself as it has just one IP address)
There are prizes of £100 worth of equipment up for grabs for the school

Vote at:
http://primaryblogger.co.uk/vote/

Sports Day for Years 3-6

Tuesday 19^th May

9.30 – 11.30 and parents are invited to come and support the children in their events.

Please try and send your child in with a t-shirt / top which matches the house they are in

Tower – Red

Warwick – Green

Cardiff – Blue

Edinburgh – Yellow.

Sports Day for Reception to Year 2

2.00 – 3.00 all parents and carers are welcome to come in to support.

Caribbean Evening

The Caribbean Evening is on 25^th June and tickets will go on sale at the beginning of the new term.

Coffee Morning and Afternoon

Come along and join our Parent Support Advisor Ian Depeiaza for coffee on Thursday 21^st May 2009 at 9-10am or at 2.30-3.20pm in the COSH room to find out more about his role in school and what he can do for you.

Nursery News

See separate letter this week.

Lost property

A Star Wars lunch box and a school book bag disappeared from the playground on Friday afternoon last week.  Has any one taken them home in error?  Please come to the office.

Spare Clothes

If you have any old clothes for 3-6 year olds please bring them into the office for our spare clothes box for emergencies.  Also if your child has come home in any of our spares please could you return them.

Year 5 Applications to Stretford Grammar

Mr Woods has information and application forms for the current Year 5 Pupils.  Please contact him if you would like an application form in person or via e-mail leaving your child’s name and class.  mwoods@chorltonpark.manchester.sch.uk

Parking Outside School

We will be taking part in a National Walk to school Campaign on the week beginning 18th May. We are encouraging all our parents to leave their cars at home, save petrol and money, save the environment, get healthy and walk to school with their children.  Also, I have been informed that the City Council are taking the issue of
parking on our zig-zag lines and the pavement outside school very seriously. It is dangerous and I know that a minority of our parents are the ones who are ignoring our advice. I do think that a serious accident will occur soon if you keep ignoring our pleas. So, during the week beginning 18th May we have asked the council to support our campaign by sending a Parking Civil Enforcement Officer to ensure no one parks, even for a minute, where they are not supposed to.

If you are caught by the traffic enforcement officers between 18th – 22^nd May 09, they will be taking a picture of your vehicle, tracing the owner
and sending you a warning letter by post. If this does not stop you parking on our zig-zags then in future you may get a fine. Please, please,
please help us to ensure the safety of every child that comes to our school.

Year 5 Taster Morning at Chorlton High

Year 5 children have been invited to Chorlton High on Tuesday 23^rd June 10.00-12.00.  This is a great opportunity for children to see first hand what secondary schools have to offer.

Good Luck to Young Runners from Chorlton Park

Some children from R2 are running in the mini run. 
Good luck to Maggie Cooper in 1SL, Ana O’Brien, Ella Boyes and Daniel Eaton from R2 who are all running in the Mini Great Manchester Run on Saturday morning.

Lunch Menu

From Monday we are on week 2 of the Menus, which are available on the website.  Please note Tuesdays and Wednesdays menus will be switched for this week.

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

This week our children achieved an overall percentage of 96% (Nursery not included). 

Manchester Swimming Gala

Well done to all the children in Years 4, 5 and 6 who took part in the Manchester Schools Swimming Gala.  It was a great event.

Good luck to the children who have got through to the final which will be held at the Aquatics Centre on Sunday 10^th May.

Sports Day for Years 3-6

Tuesday 19^th May

9.30 – 11.30 and parents are invited to come and support the children in their events.

Please try and send your child in with a t-shirt / top which matches the house they are in

Tower – Red

Warwick – Green

Cardiff – Blue

Edinburgh – Yellow.

SATs Week for Year 6

Don’t forget its SATs week next week, please make sure your child has a relaxing and restful weekend and are in school by 8.45 at the latest. 

There will be a Year 6 Breakfast Club running all week from 8.30 to encourage children to come in early and relax before the start of the day.

Class Photographs

The closing date for purchasing Class Photos is 12^th May. 

Sainsburys Vouchers

Thanks for all the vouchers you have collected we have been overwhelmed.  We will let you know what equipment we redeem the vouchers for in a later newsletter.

Mela Evening

Thank you to everyone who contributed to the planning of the Mela Evening on Thursday night.  Everyone there really enjoyed the evening.

Nursery News

Out next number of the week is 4.  Thank you for the lovely surprises in a box that you sent in for the Art Activity this week.  Next week, could you make something to do with number 4?  Maybe an animal with 4 legs, or a car, or are you four?

You should have received a letter about the school trip on 25^th June.  Please see a member of staff if you have not had a letter yet.  Remember to return the reply slips child to participate on the day.

Finally, as the weather is still changeable, could you make sure that you send a light coat in each day for the outdoor play.

Lost Property

Emily Kennedy lost a shoe at Grassroots this week.  It is a black Clarks shoe, size 13.  If anyone has come across it please let us know at the office.

Flora Cooking with Schools Vouchers

We are starting a year 3/4 cooking club and are starting to collect Flora Cooking With Schools vouchers (initially for resources for the club but also for classes to use).

Please let family and friends know.

Webster Stratton Parenting Course

The course reunion and refresher course went really well last week with lots of positive feedback.  Nearer the end of term we are starting planning a new course for September.  If there is anyone out there who is interested in the course and want to find out more please see Mrs Gilmore or Mr Almond.

Coffee Morning and Afternoon

Come along and join our Parent Support Advisor Ian Depeiaza for coffee on Thursday 21^st May 2009 at 9-10am or at 2.30-3.20pm in the COSH room to find out more about his role in school and what he can do for you.

Swine Flu Pandemic Update

As you have probably seen or heard on the News, several schools have had to close due to the outbreak of Swine Flu.  We have been asked by the government to put in place a plan in the event that the school needs to be closed. At this moment  in time there is no cause for concern.

Lunch Menu

From Monday we are on week 1 of the Menus, which are available on the website.

Year 5 Slavery Assembly

Please come and see your children perform drumming, dancing and multi-media presentations on Wednesday 20^th May at 9.15am.

Year 5 Perform the Tempest

The children will be performing the Tempest on Monday 18^th May at the Blue Box Theatre.  All children taking part will rehearse during the day at Chorlton High School, and will need a packed lunch.

 
PTA Meeting

There is a PTA Meeting this Thursday 14th May at 7.30pm in the Infant Hall.  It would be great if you can come along.  New faces welcome!

After School Clubs

There are still spaces on all after school clubs.  If you would like your child to join a club, please enquire at the School Reception. As a reminder the after school clubs are:

Mon:  3.30-5.00 –  Gymnastics – £4

Tue: 3.30-4.30 – Netball & Samba Drumming  - £3

Wed: 3.30-4.30 – Rackets  - £3

Thu: 3.30-5.00 Pentathlete – £4

Fri: 3.30-4.30 Cricket - £3

Fri 3:30-5.00 Total Football –  £4

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