News

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

 We are outstanding!

It is official, Chorlton Park is outstanding.  We have now received confirmation from Ofsted that your school has achieved the outstanding grade from its recent inspection.  A copy of the report will be sent out early today.

Thank you. 

Well done to the staff, pupils and governors and thank you to parents for your support.  Please join us at the start of the day on Friday 18^th as we celebrate our fantastic report. As parents enter school the school’s brass ensemble and the choir will be performing on stage in the dining hall.  The foundation will also be singing in classes.  There will be mince pies and refreshments for parents to enjoy.

Musical Achievement

Robert Evans 5HW took part in the annual charity concert held by the Kalinka Balalaika Orchestra at the Royal Northern College of Music on Friday 4th Dec. Robert is the youngest member of the orchestra. Mr Billington also made a special guest appearance playing an unusual woodwind instrument called the zhuleika.

Parent Survey

Thank you to all the parents and carers who returned the survey.  We have had some lovely compliments and really helpful ideas for improvements.  Due to microphone problems at the Winter Fair the prize draw took place in assembly to day and the children who won the vouchers were: Sam in Oak, Aalaa in Year 1 and Lily in Year 4, please come to the office to claim your voucher  

Year 5 Victorian Day

Thank you to all the parents to going to so much trouble with the costumes and coming to the assembly and that you took on some of the issues on hygiene and good home management!  The children had a wonderful day in character.

Panto

Yesterday the younger children watched the Aladdin, the Oak Nursery children said:“it was really scary but it was good”, “there was a big blue Genie but he was not real,  it was a costume”.

Young Voices

Mrs Habershon and Mrs Millington would like to say a huge thank-you and well done to all the children who took part in the Young Voices Concert at the MEN Arena on Tuesday.  You were brilliant.  DVDs will be available from the Young Voices website.

Congratulations to the Choir

The Choir sang at Alexandra Lodge Care Centre on Thursday. They behaved really well on the long walk to and from the care home and sang beautifully in the care home. The residents were very appreciative and said that we had made their Christmas for them. We would also like to thank all parents who gave up their time to help us during the visit. Their help was much appreciated. Choir has now finished until the first week back.

Nursery News

The final colour of the week for this year is white.

Our Christmas Party will take place on Wednesday 16^th December. We welcome donations of food and juice or water. Please remember that all food and drink must be suitable for vegetarians. If you wish to send part clothes for your child to change into, bring then in a bag clearly labeled with your child’s name.

Christmas Dinner will be on Tuesday 15^th December. 

Christmas Tree

The school Christmas tree is available on Friday 18^th December if you want to put a bid in for it, this will go to school fund , please come to the office and let us know.

School Dinners will be on Week One Menu this week, but Tuesday is Christmas Dinner.

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

We are outstanding!

It is official, Chorlton Park is outstanding.  We have now received confirmation from Ofsted that your school has achieved the outstanding grade from its recent inspection.  A copy of the report will be sent out early today.

Thank you. 

Well done to the staff, pupils and governors and thank you to parents for your support.  Please join us at the start of the day on Friday 18^th as we celebrate our fantastic report. As parents enter school the school’s brass ensemble and the choir will be performing on stage in the dining hall.  The foundation will also be singing in classes.  There will be mince pies and refreshments for parents to enjoy.

Musical Achievement

Robert Evans 5HW took part in the annual charity concert held by the Kalinka Balalaika Orchestra at the Royal Northern College of Music on Friday 4th Dec. Robert is the youngest member of the orchestra. Mr Billington also made a special guest appearance playing an unusual woodwind instrument called the zhuleika.

Parent Survey

Thank you to all the parents and carers who returned the survey.  We have had some lovely compliments and really helpful ideas for improvements.  Due to microphone problems at the Winter Fair the prize draw took place in assembly to day and the children who won the vouchers were: Sam in Oak, Aalaa in Year 1 and Lily in Year 4, please come to the office to claim your voucher.

Year 3/4 and 5/6 Football.

Congratulations to year 3 /4 & 4/5 who competed at the Whalley Range football tournament, they performed extremely well and the years 3/4 won their match.

This is the last newsletter for the year so we wish you all a relaxing break.

Year 5 Victorian Day

Thank you to all the parents to going to so much trouble with the costumes and coming to the assembly and that you took on some of the issues on hygiene and good home management!  The children had a wonderful day in character.

Panto

Yesterday the younger children watched the Aladdin, the Oak Nursery children said:“it was really scary but it was good”, “there was a big blue Genie but he was not real,  it was a costume”.

Young Voices

Mrs Habershon and Mrs Millington would like to say a huge thank-you and well done to all the children who took part in the Young Voices Concert at the MEN Arena on Tuesday.  You were brilliant.  DVDs will be available from the Young Voices website.

Congratulations to the Choir

The Choir sang at Alexandra Lodge Care Centre on Thursday. They behaved really well on the long walk to and from the care home and sang beautifully in the care home. The residents were very appreciative and said that we had made their Christmas for them. We would also like to thank all parents who gave up their time to help us during the visit. Their help was much appreciated. Choir has now finished until the first week back.

Nursery News

The final colour of the week for this year is white.

Our Christmas Party will take place on Wednesday 16^th December. We welcome donations of food and juice or water. Please remember that all food and drink must be suitable for vegetarians. If you wish to send part clothes for your child to change into, bring then in a bag clearly labeled with your child’s name.

Christmas Dinner will be on Tuesday 15^th December. 

Christmas Tree

The school Christmas tree is available on Friday 18^th December if you want to put a bid in for it, this will go to school fund , please come to the office and let us know.

School Dinners will be on Week One Menu this week, but Tuesday is Christmas Dinner.

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

This week our children achieved an overall percentage of 88% (Nursery not included). 

Parent Survey

Thanks for everyone who completed the Parent Survey by the deadline.  We will be drawing the prizes at the Winter Fair.  If you still have not returned your survey we would still like to receive it, if you hand it in at the office we can still include your input and comments.

Christmas Assemblies for Charity

During the week beginning 14^th December we will be having our Christmas assemblies. This year the School Council have decided that they would like to take a collection for Save The Children at the end of each assembly and then buy a selection of Gifts for Life, eg mosquito nets, water kits, equipment for school. We hope that you will be able to join us.

Year 5 Home school Computer Project

The Vye Notebook Project has been very successful in 5MW.  We will be asking parents for feedback this week.  After Christmas the computers will be sent home with children in 5HW.  We will let you know the dates for the parents meetings shortly.

Research Project YR 6

The university of Manchester are currently conducting research on parents’ experience of secondary school choice and would like to interview you.

They can do this at a time and place of your choice and all interviews will be anonymous and kept confidential.

If you are interested contact Bridget Byrne or Carla De Tona at bridget.byrne@manchester.ac.uk (0161 275 2503)

carla.detona@manchester.ac.uk (07564054629)

Parking outside school

We have been informed that some of our parents are parking in front of the shops opposite school, taking up spaces for their customers. Can you please park away from school to keep your children safe. Parking is prohibited on the zig zag lines in front of school.

Good News

You may have heard that Jean who works in the kitchen was knocked down by a car on her way to work a few weeks ago.  Whilst she is still poorly she is now home from hospital and on the mend.  We wish her a speedy recovery.

School Dinners will be on Week Three Menu this week.

Young Voices

The children in the Young Voices Choir have been very busy rehearsing for their concert at the MEN Arena on Tuesday 8^th.  We would leave school at 1.30 pm and return back to school after the concert at approximately 10pm.  Don’t forget to wear a white t-shirt with your normal grey or black trousers / skirt and to bring a packed tea (healthy!) to eat at the Arena.  Good luck to all those involved.

Improving Communication

We are always looking for ways to improve communication, we have so far a mobile texting service, e-mails, newsletter, website and school blogs.  Could you please make sure we have your up to date mobiles and e-mail addresses at the office.

Choir News

We have been invited to sing at the Alexandra Care Centre to entertain the residents with our repertoire of Christmas songs and carols.  We will be going next Thursday 10^th Dec morning and are looking forward to this.

Choir will not have any after school choir practices on Thursday 10^th or 17^th December.

We will meet again on the first Thursday in the new term (January).

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