News

This week our children achieved an overall percentage of 92 % (Nursery not included). 

Admissions to Secondary School

The application packs for children due to go to secondary school in September 2010 will be sent out to families by the Admissions Team at the Local Authority at the beginning of September.

The Admissions Team will not be running information sessions for parents this year.  If you have any queries about your choices for secondary schools in Manchester you can e-mail  Sue Daniels and Jean Molnar (choice advisers) on choice@manchester.gov.uk

Nursery News

All the staff would like to wish everyone a happy and fun holiday.  We wish all the children luck who are moving in to Reception in September.  Tank you to all the parents and families who are moving up too for your enthusiasm for Nursery events throughout the year.  For the children and parents who will still be with us in September there will be two Play Bag Activity Sessions during the first two weeks of the school year.  WE will let you now more details on the fist day of school.  Your children will receive Play Bags in the 1^st Half Term.  Once again Thank you for your help throughout the year.

Summer Music Concert

A big thank you to all the children who took part in our music concert on Wednesday, you all played brilliantly and parents were really impressed with the high standard.

Year 6 Musical Instruments

If you have forgotten to bring in your instruments we are open on Monday, please bring them to the office between 8.00 and 4.00.

Flora Cooking with Schools
A big thank you to everyone who has handed in Flora vouchers! We are 40% of the way towards our target amount.

There are still 75 collecting days left and even though we are not in school; vouchers can still be added to our total.

Simply log onto www.cookingwithschools.com and click register your tokens; you can add any number of vouchers and by selecting Chorlton Park Primary School, your vouchers will be added to our total. (Vouchers can be found inside special packs of Flora spreads)

You can also check our progress on the website using the find your school button.

Thank you! Miss Etchells

Girls Vs Staff Football Match

The girls played really well and beat the staff

9 – 5.  Thank you to all the teachers who played.

Year 6 Leavers Disco

This year we had a disco off site at the Irish Centre and the children were all a credit to the school, Mrs Burgess and Mr Watson would like to commend the children for their behaviour and thank the Year 6 staff for their work in organising the event.

A Poem by Nathan Cox about his time at Chorlton Park Primary

I entered the school, it was really big,

The doors closed there was no going back.

I trembled my new class was near,

Then I saw some old friend, Myles, Jude, Eddy, Zac.

In reception we played through the day,

I guess at the time school was okay.

I was in R2, the class of Mrs Lee,

We found it fun – my friends and me.

My first trip was to Chester Zoo,

I found it fun, Woohoo, Woohoo.

There were elephants insects and birds that flew,

Everyone else enjoyed it too.

Year 1 started out quite nice,

We played games involving dice.

Then Mrs Wray gave us work quite bad,

We were tortured and driven mad.

Year 2 brought the best; Mr Green,

Never ever was he being mean.

One day someone brought in a snake,

Another we made a really big cake.

In year 3 the work was mean,

It was the worst we’d ever seen.

Despite this it was still quite fun,

We all beamed like a sun.

Year 6 Leavers Assembly

A few tears were shed today as we said goodbye to the current year 6.

School Volunteers

Mr Watson and all the school staff would like to thank all the volunteers who have worked have in school over the last year and to recognise what an important role they play in school.  We have parents, carers and other volunteers who give up lots of time to come in to school and listen to readers or come along on trips and visits.  We could not manage without you.

Reception Garden Party

Thank you to all parents and carers who came to the party and dressing the children up in red.  The assembly was wonderful and it was great to share it with so many of our adults.

 
Picnic in the Park

If you are looking for something to do over the holidays, fancy a bit of company or want to get out of the house, then join us for a Picnic in the Park.

Meet Sharon Drinkwater, our Parent Support Advisor on Friday 24^th July outside the gate leading into the park (by the Year 6 block).

Look forward to seeing you there!

Year 6 Leavers Family Event

Over 70 parents and children attended and it was a really nice event.  Thanks to the school for letting us have use of the hall at such a hectic time of year.

Thank you to Mrs Burgess and the organising committee for helping to put on this event.

School Dinner Money

If you still have any dinner money outstanding please come into the office on Monday between 8.30 and 4.00.

From September Dinner Money remains the same as this year; £1.80 per day; £9.00 per week. 

1^st Autumn Half Term to October – £68.40

Full Autumn Term to December – £131.40

Trip Money

We are calculating the cost of trips for each year group. In September we will be able to let parents know what the total costs will be for the year.  This is so that you can choose how you want to pay; weekly; monthly etc.  We will let you have more information in September.

Have a Great Summer

We would like to wish all children a happy and safe summer and see you refreshed and ready to learn in the new year.

We did a play all about fish,

It was more than we could wish.

It was all about a commotion,

That happened underneath the ocean.

In year 4 we studied hard,

Making books out of card.

We were driven round the bend,

Before year 4 managed to end.

In year 5 I had Ms Wray again,

The work got hard – full of pain.

For set maths I had Mrs Wood,

She made us work all we could.

In year 6 I had Mr G,

He was as mad as could be.

Despite this I had fun,

With all the activities we have done.

The residential was the best,

Although the mud was a pest.

Zip wire, archery and night line,

Everything was a happy time.

Now I’m going to Chorlton High,

I’m so exited I could fly,

All the way in the sky.

So Chorlton Park, Bye, Bye.

Thank you Nathan and good luck to all of Year 6 in their future, we hope you continue to be a credit to your new high schools.  Keep in touch and let us know how it is going.

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). 

Sports Day Monday 6^th July

A reminder that KS2 sports day will be taking place on Monday from 9.30 – 11.30. Please can children wear a t shirt which is the same colour as the house they are in.
It is also advisable that your child wears sun protection.
Please feel free to come along and cheer.

Aspirations Week

Reception had a visit from a police horse.  This horse is called Amelia and we will be able to keep in touch with her activities through the website when it is up and running – details to follow.

We have also been visited by Matt Brady and the Blue Watch Team from the Fire Service. 

Year 1 have had loads of people come into school to see the children and talk about their jobs and life; veterinary nurse, scientist, social workers, a guide dog and lots more.  Thanks again for the time you took to come in, it was greatly appreciated by the children and staff.

Year 5 would like to thank all the parents who took time off work this week and came in to talk to the children about their work. You know who you are! Also a big thank you to the parents who were brave enough to be interviewed and filmed at home. The week has been a big success and it’s been great for the children to interview so many parents about their jobs.

CLC Learning Centre Summer Courses:

Trinity High School are running the following courses in the summer, Year 5 & 6 frequently visit the CLC and find the facilities and computer programmes really up to date.  These courses are all free.

Lights Camera Action  – 20^th July, 6^th & 13^th Aug

Animation creative day using Stop Motion Pro.

Movie Maker – 21^st July & 11^th Aug

Very easy to use Windows Movie Maker

Let’s Anim8 – 5^th Aug & 10^th Aug

Create impressive and dynamic animation using 2animate, Macrodedia Flash MZ and Kartouche.

Girls Computer Club - 4^th Aug & 12 Aug

An engaging and fun approach for girls at primary.

E-zine – 3^rd Aug & 25^th Aug

Create an attractive, exciting magazine developing layout, style and images.

To reserve a place telephone on 212 1970 or

e-mail joanna@central manclc.com

Year 5 Swimming Trip

Year 5 go swimming – cool down in the Chorlton pool! (Fun session + Life guards)

We have booked the pool for 2 mornings as a special treat for all of year 5.

We will walk to the baths; cost £1 each. Parents welcome to walk with us.

Don’t forget your swimming costume + towel.

Tue 14th July 10.00 – 11.00 5LW + 1/2 5HW

Wed 15th July 10.00 – 11.00 5MW + 1/2 5HW

Webster Stratton

Mark Almond and Julie Gilmore are inviting new parents to join them on a Webster Stratton Parenting Survival Course in September. The course is 12 weeks long.  They will be on the playground during the next week please reserve a place.

Year 6 Boys Vs Staff
Yet again another outstanding performance from the Year 6 boys football squad, they played out of their skins. A near full capacity crowd cheered on the boys and staff and witnessed a very close encounter with the score level at full time. The staff later went on to win on penalties. Thank you to all who came along to support and to all those who took part. This year the staff were joined by parents who added to the occasion ….something we might look into next year. Man of the match for Year 6 goes to Parsa. Although everyone played well he was a brick-wall in defence. Man of the Match for staff goes to Mr Depeiaza.

Library

Please can you remind the children to return all library books next week.  We are planning a big tidy and sort out of the library in the last week.  Parents are welcome to join us on Thursday and Friday afternoons (16^th and 17^th July) from 2pm.  Hope to see you there.

Reading

A big thank you to all the parents that have been reading volunteers this year.  If you are interested in helping next year please talk to Ms Boyle.  Here is what one of our parents thinks:

‘I have been helping to hear readers in Reception and Year 1.  It’s been a really worthwhile activity, doing something useful for the school and helping teachers strengthen the skills of individual children.  It’s actually quite relaxing and enjoyable too!  I’d encourage all parents and grandparents to get involved’ – Jennie Day.

Goodbye Chorlton Park

A special event for Year 6 leavers and their families on Friday 10^th July at 6.30 – 8.30 at Chorlton Park School.  There will be;

Slide shows; memories; Quiz; Activities; Buffet – please bring food for the buffet table.

Adults – £2, Children – £1; Families – £5.

Showcare 2009 at the Royal Northern College of Music

The school’s violin and cello players took part in a fantastic music workshop last Monday.  They enjoyed working with members of the Manchester Youth Orchestra in preparation for their Showcase concert on Monday 6^th July.  On Monday the children need to be dropped off in the foyer of the Royal Northern College of Music at 5.00pm – this is a late change.  Children should be in their school uniform (no trainers please).  The concert begins at 7.15pm and should finish at around 9pm.  Mrs Millington and Mr Billington will be there to look after the children.  If you would like to attend the concert tickets are available from the RNCM box office (907 5555).

If your child is also a member of the School Choir and performing with them as part of Showcase that evening they need to be dropped off at 5pm in the Foyer of RNCM.  Mrs Haycocks, Mr Sloan and Miss Etchells will be there to greet the children.  

Pick up children from the RNCM at 9.15 after the concert.

Good luck to all the children involved in the concert!

Parent Partnership News

This time last year, The Partnership group (which is made up of parents, staff and governors) asked for your views on things connected with school and parental involvement. We were really pleased with the honesty and ideas that came from this survey, and thought that we would feed back how we have tried to act on some of your comments.

Continued …

Year 3 would like to Thank Mr Bukhari and Mr Fox for giving up their free time to come and talk to the children in year 3.

Nursery has enjoyed lots of visits from; a QC; caretaker; policemen; doctor; gardener; cook.  The children and staff would like to thank everyone that came in, it has made the week really interesting.

During Aspirations week Year 4 have been enjoying lots of visitors and have been designing a trainer to pitch to the year 4 teachers.  We have had lots of fun.

We would like to thank the parents and their colleagues who came into school to share their experiences.  The children have found it very interesting to listen to their experiences of work!

Nursery News

The library service will be coming in on Wednesday 8^th July at 2.15pm in the infant hall.  Parents and younger children are welcomed in for this event.

Reception Singing Club

This finished this week and the staff would like to commend the children for a great year and hope they really enjoyed working together to learn and sing some great songs.

The Big Fat Giant Cricket Match

After the school summer fair, weather permitting there will be a giant cricket match on the cricket pitch in Chorlton Park at 2pm on Sat 4^th July.  Teams picked on the day, parents can play and teams can be as large as you want.

Not playing – come and support.  Bring chairs/rugs.

Chorlton Park Photography Competition

Are you a budding photographer? Do you have a camera?

We are running a photography competition for all ages from Nursery to Year 6.  The subject is School Holidays.  If you would like to submit a photograph here are the rules:

• Photo to be submitted as print or sent as jpeg to jscannali@chorltonpark.sch.uk with your name and class.
• Can be black and white or colour or have been altered on a computer.
• Closing date Friday 18^th September
• 5 categories; Early Years; Year 1&2; Year 3&4; Year 5&6.

Dinner Money

Thanks to everyone who has paid their dinner money.  If you have any outstanding dinner money make sure it is all paid off early in the last week. 

Manchester International Festival

For anyone who intends to go to the theatre performance in the grounds of the town hall as part of the festival, I’m afraid there are no places available on Sunday 5th July. Even if you brought a slip back, it is fully booked and unfortunately you will be turned away.  There are limited places on Friday 10th July but you must come and talk to Ms Jacklin first.

Good Luck to Millie from Year 6

She and friends will be on the float on Sunday between 2 and 3 on Deansgate.  There is also an exhibition of all the work, including Millie’s at the Cornerhouse on Wednesday 8^th July 5-8pm.

 
Music Agreement

If you have not yet returned the Music Agreement for next year please bring it to the office next week.

Lunch Menu for next week is Week Five and is up on the red Kitchen Notice Board and on the website.

You said …..

You were concerned about paying for trips in one lump sum

We will …..

Make sure that there is the opportunity to pay in instalments

You said ….

You wanted information about events and activities for children and families over the holidays

We have ….

Got leaflets / put up posters and made more information available through the year. We held a Summer Fun session where different agencies were available after school just before the holidays last summer, and will do so again this summer.

You said….

You wanted more Family Support / workshops/ point of contact

We have….

Appointed two Parent Support Advisors  Sharon Drinkwater and Ian Depeiza, who have already got lots of things underway … watch this space!

You said ….
You wanted more coffee morning / drop in sessions to talk about issues/ concerns etc

We have…..

Held coffee mornings twice a half term and held drop in sessions with Mr Watson and senior members of staff.

We would like to continue to improve the communication between home and school, so during the week beginning 13^th July, some of the Parent Partnership team will be around the playground asking how we can further improve our Home / School links. J

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