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 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

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

OFSTED Inspection

The inspection last week was successful.  The children were extremely well behaved and keen for the school to be seen in the best possible light. The positive feedback we received from the Inspectors reflects the whole school community.

The report will come out later in December and copies will go home to all parents.

Thanks to all Pupils, Parents, Staff and Governors for your valued contribution to the School!

Year 5 Victorian Day

Wednesday 9^th December, to end our Big Question topic we cordially invite parents to come to the dining hall at 9.15 am for an official clean hand inspection.

Please help your child to design and wear a Victorian costume on the day.  Don’t forget clean hands and handkerchiefs.

Year 6 Cross Country Finals

On Tuesday 17^th November Roshaun Williams, Josiah Davies and Hari Sangar represented Chorlton Park in Manchester Cross Country Finals.

Parent Survey

The Parent Survey came out this week, please complete it and return it to the school office or in book bags by Friday the 4^th December.

Those parents who complete the Parent Survey and hand it in to the office by 4^th December will be put into a prize draw for vouchers for a family trip to the cinema or bowling or ice skating.  There will be 3 sets of family vouchers in total which will be picked at assembly the week commencing the 8^th December, remember to include your name / child’s name / class to be in with a chance.  Good Luck.

The newsletter has come out on Monday this week instead of last week’s Friday edition.  This is because Friday was Eid.  We hope our children enjoyed their celebrations on Friday.

Winter Fair

Mr Almond and Mrs Gilmore are collecting for the raffle.  They are looking for donations of; wine; biscuits; sweets; cakes; posh nibbles; Christmas themed food; new toys; new books; toiletries; fair-trade goods; baskets for raffle prizes.

Raffle day -If you have anything to donate please bring them in to the school office.

6RH Winter Fair

It is the winter fair on 5^th December and 6RH are running a stall called the teddy tombola. If you could contribute any unwanted teddy bears use would be very grateful.

Please send any unwanted teddy bears to 6RH or the office.

Children in Need

This year the school raised £649 which is almost a 20% increase in what was raised last year.  Well done to all the sleepy-heads who came in to school in pyjamas.

The year 6 girls raised over £20 on their cake stall.

Nursery News

Eid Mubarak!

Our colour next week is yellow.

We have been very proud of the children and parents and ourselves this week.  Thank you all for your support and enthusiasm, and happy, smiling faces in the mornings this week.

Please remember to sign up for Parent / teacher meetings if your child is due to move out of nursery in January.

Our Nativity performance will take place on Tuesday 8^th December.

School Dinners will be on Week Two Menu this week.

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). 

Safety

Dogs on the school site

We have noticed that some parents are bringing dogs on to the school grounds. We are sure that these pets are well trained but unfortunately we cannot allow dogs on the school premises.

Riding cycles

A pupil was nearly knocked down by a Parent riding a bicycle. Please dismount when on the playground.

Parent Survey

The Parent Survey came out this week, please complete it and return it to the school office or in book bags by Friday the 4^th December.

Those parents who complete the Parent Survey and hand it in to the office by 4^th December will be put into a prize draw for vouchers for a family trip to the cinema or bowling or ice skating.  There will be 3 sets of family vouchers in total which will be picked at assembly the week commencing the 8^th December, remember to include your name / child’s name / class to be in with a chance.  Good Luck.

Eid Mubarak

Wishing you all a happy Eid Ul Addha.

Enjoy your celebrations, from all the staff at Chorlton Park.

School Dinners will be on Week One Menu next week.

Chorlton Park is selected as a feature ICT school by Specialist School and Academy Trust

15 school leaders visited our school on Thursday to see our curriculum and how we use ICT and multimedia to inspire learning.

The day started with a class assembly by 2JS and a tour of school (have a look on the blog). Then there were visits to ICT lessons and presentations by our staff about our work.

Mr Sutton, (Geography and ICT), Miss Davies (using Macs to create rainforest presentations), Mrs Scannali (using professional art packages).

We also talked about our developments the big question (Ms Habershon) and links with parents (Mrs Blackburn).

Presentations;

Mr Woods – the use of net books in year 5

Miss Keeley – ICT in early years

Ms Wray and Miss Humphreys issues based curriculum

Mr Sloan on blogging

and much more.

The visitors were very excited about what they saw and were inspired. They were particularly pleased with the behaviour, and politeness of our children.

Thanks to all the staff and our special helpers Roshaun, Eve, Milad and Grace who were extremely professional guides for visitors for the day.

Punctuality and attendance

Thanks to everyone that is making an effort. Please make sure that your child is in school by 9.00am.

Holidays

We will not be able to authorise any absence for pupils with attendance below 90%. Please check with school before tickets are booked to avoid school action.

Winter Fair

Mr Almond and Mrs Gilmore are collecting for the raffle.  They are looking for donations of; wine; biscuits; sweets; cakes; posh nibbles; Christmas themed food; new toys; new books; toiletries; fair-trade goods; baskets for raffle prizes.

 Raffle day -If you have anything to donate please bring them in on 27^th Nov. 

Nursery News

Thank you to every one for wearing pyjamas and the donations.

Please can parents who received play bags return the CDs next week.

Next week we will be having a stripy table.

6RH Winter Fair

It is the winter fair on 5^th December and 6RH are running a stall called the teddy tombola. If you could contribute any unwanted teddy bears use would be very grateful.

Please send any unwanted teddy bears to 6RH or the office.

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). 

Punctuality

We have seen a lot of families make that extra effort to get into school on time and this has improved throughout the week. 

However we still have too many children who have been regularly late this week.  If you have been late this week please make that extra effort to be on time everyday next week.

Creative Skills for working with children.  Anyone interested in working as a volunteer, come in and see us in the Community Room on Tuesday 17^th November at 9am.

Home / School Computer Project

The school has been given a class set of palm top computers.  We are really excited because we have decided to send them home with children so that they can learn more at home with their families.

5MW are the first to experience this fantastic new technology.  We are hoping that other children will be able to take them home.  Martha and Bethan from 5MW said “It is a fun way to learn at home and we think everyone should get a chance to use them.”

By Martha and Bethan from 5MW.

After Half Term we will be on Lunch menu 3.

Children in Need

Next Friday, 20^th November is Children in Need day and Nursery to Year 2 children are welcome to Wear Something Different, for a small donation of just 50p. 

Good as New Clothes Swap

Friday 20^th November

Blue Peter Operation Smile Workshop

9-11am and 3-4pm in the Infant Hall.

Please bring good as new Children’s Clothes to the office from Monday 16^th November.  We also need your clean adult t-shirts, fancy materials, buttons, ribbons, fabric pens to make gowns for surgery.  For more information please see Operation Smile on the Blue Peter Website.

Year 6 WW2 Assembly

On Thursday Year 6 did an assembly about World War 2. We put our effort in to it when we only had a week and a few days to do it. The big question was how did evacuation effect children in Chorlton Park? 

The children and teachers worked really hard on this play. It was a mammoth task but we worked hard work with determination, 6RH also wrote a song called Imagine, it’s about remembering all the people who died in war.

Thomas and Edith, introduced every part of the play we hope you enjoyed them as much as other people did and we hope you enjoyed our wonderful singers, backing singers, actors, dancers and readers. Everyone did a super job and we hope you thought so as well. Also a special thanks to the Parents for coming and watching the play.

By Emma in 6RH.

Reception Meeting

Parents and Carers of children going into Reception in January are invited to a meeting on Thursday 10^th December at 2pm.

A Big Thank

On behalf of the parents and carers of children in Year 6 who went on the residential, we’d like to say a big thank-you to all the staff for making sure our kids had a fantastic and memorable experience at Ghyll Head. At Chorlton Park we are very fortunate to have teaching staff that are prepared to give up their time for the benefit of their pupils, something not all primary school children experience. All reports suggest it was cold and wet but lots of fun! Much appreciated. 

Nursery News

Book bags need to be returned to school on Monday so that we can check books and re-stock our libraries.

We do not have a colour for next week because we will have a Spotty Table.  Can you find something spotty to bring in for us?

For Children in Need on Friday we will be pretending to be feeling unwell and having a pyjama day in school.  We will all be coming to school in pyjamas and bring in a small donation for Children in Need.  Your child will need to wear suitable footwear for playing outside and need warm clothes such as tights or shorts under their pyjamas.  We will be using face paints to create spotty faces for ourselves and the staff will check with you to see if it is permittable to include your child in this activity.  It should be fun but everyone watch out for mapping teachers!!

Thank you to everyone who has returned the slips for the final Forest School Group of this year.  WE appreciated your quick response.  All the children who will be moving into Reception classes will have visited by the time we break up in December.  Groups of children who started in September will start visiting Paupers Wood in January.  Thank you – Nursery Staff.

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). 

Attendance Information

Please ensure that pupils are in school as often as possible.  Please request absences before holidays are booked. 

Pupils with attendance below 80% will receive a fixed penalty notice.  We reserve the right to investigate absences due to illness. 

In a serious case failure to follow the policy could result in the loss of a school place.

Punctuality

We are holding an early bird week.  If a pupil arrives on time, before 9am, they will get a sticker. To become an early bird they must get 10 stickers over 2 weeks.  The gate will be locked at 9.15am.

Please work with us to improve punctuality which we consider an important life skill.  The high number of children late has forced us to take a firmer line in future.

Drumming Club

There will be no Drumming Club for the next few weeks: 9^th and 16^th November.  There are still a few places available if you want to join on the 23^rd November.

School Dinner Money

The second half term dinner money is £63.00.

After Half Term we will be on Lunch menu 4.

Improving Safety at Chorlton Park

We are sending out a letter on Monday regarding safety.  If you have any concerns or ideas to improve safety in school please share them with us.

COSH News

Grace , Tia , Afua, Esi, Jacob, Ella, Eleanor, Megan and Sunny all helped with Britain’s Big Tidy.  They worked to tidy up the park by picking up litter and then put it all in the recycling bins. They also did a bit of cleaning up in the school grounds, so thank you very much.

“It was raining very, very heavily and we got drenched but when we got back we had hot chocolate.” “Afua was great at spotting rubbish.”

Nursery News

We have been finding pistachio nuts in the nursery playground this week, which, with nut allergy suffers is dangerous.

If you have pistachio nuts as snacks at school please can you make sure you child does not bring them into school in pockets etc.  Thanks.

Please can you remember to bring in book bags and blue bags on Mondays, it is important for some of our activities. 

The colour of the week next week is Pink.

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

This week our children achieved an overall percentage of 93% (Nursery not included). 

Year 4 will be having an Egyptian Day on Thursday 22^nd October.   We would like the children to dress up as Egyptians for the day.  Year 4 parents are invited to join us in our classrooms on the morning at 9am where a variety of Egyptian activities will be going on, followed by a fashion show for the children to show off their outfits!

Safety in the park

We have been informed of an alleged incident in the park.

Please be aware that whilst the park provides a beautiful backdrop to our school, it can also be a place of danger.

We will also speak to the children in assembly on Monday.

Consultation with parents

We believe that this is your school and we are privileged to work with your children.

Reports

Thanks to the parent that participated in the consultation about parent evenings and end of year reports.

We have 1 more week to gather your ideas. You can e-mail your comments or write a note and hand into school.

Come and Support Us

Last week the Year 6 boys’ team played St Kentigerns and thrilled the crowd with an amazing 10-0 win.  The team will be playing St Margaret’s straight after school tonight and then St Anthony’s on Tuesday.  It would be great if you could come and cheer us on.

Jeans for Genes Day

Thanks for everyone who supported the day, the school raised over £350.00.

Family Learning

Just a reminder that Saturday is Family Learning Day, where we have loads of great activities arranged for you to join in 

Family Learning

Just a reminder that Saturday is Family Learning Day, where we have loads of great activities arranged for you to join in with your children. 

If you haven’t already signed up for anything, just drop in on the day, no limit to what you take part in!

So come and try your hand at balalaika, French, Salsa, guide to using the Macs, to name but a few.

Also, during the following week, we have a number of after school sessions that you are welcome to come along to. All sessions begin at 3.30pm. Meet in the main dining hall.

Monday – Karate

Tuesday – Forest School and Salsa

Wednesday – Soca Aerobics

Year 5 Trip

Next week we will be going to Trinity CLC.

Here are the dates:

Monday – 5SK

Tuesday – 5HW

Wednesday – 5MW

Nursery News

We would like to say a huge thank you to the family of Rajan Kaur for donating items which we used to raise extra funds to purchase Diwali resources with.  We were thrilled with the enthusiasm of all our families for our sale.  Because of your generosity and support we will be able to get some exciting new things for next year.  We will let you know what these are once they arrive!

Please remember to come along to Stay and Play next week.  There are still places available if you want to sign up.  It has been a lovely week in Nursery this week and we have all grown up and how much more we can do for ourselves since your last visit.

Next week’s colour is Purple.  We are also talking about families next week.  We would appreciate it if you could bring a family photo in for us to photocopy.  We will return it to your as soon as possible.

Have a lovely weekend.  Thank you once again for your support.

Photographic Competition

We were so impressed with the standard of photography and with the interest shown that we are going to run another one this term.. The theme is Manchester. Watch this space for more information, this time we can only accept one photograph per child.

The winners are :
Oak Nursery – C O’Brien
Year 1 – Dylan Gardham 1HS
Year 2 – Isaac Sheals Barrett 2JS
Year 3 – Harry Shutt 3MB
Year 4 – Josh Fox 4RM
Year 5 – Ben Shutt 5HW
Year 6 – Michael Day 6RH

This week our children achieved an overall percentage of 89% (Nursery not included). 

Family Learning Saturday

17th October 10a.m – 3.00p.m

Activities, sports and crafts for you to do with your children.  Watch out for the letter coming home next week.

Also the week beginning 19th October a variety of workshops after school. Watch out for details to come out next week.

Family Learning Week Planned So Far….

Harvest Festival

Please remember that on Tuesday we have an opportunity to help those less fortunate than ourselves, who are needy and homeless.

Could you remember to please send a small gift of food with your child on Tuesday 6^th October.  It can be tinned, fresh or dried.

We have a visitor coming from the Salvation Army who is going to take away your gifts to use at their shelters for homeless people and to take to needy families in the area.

This was a great success last year and we managed to help many people, we are hoping to do even better this year?

Year 3 Pirate Day

Year 3 are celebrating their work this term on pirates with a Pirate Day on Friday 23^rd October. 

Nursery News

Next week’s colour is Orange

As part of Story Week we will try to read your child’s favourite book if they bring it in.  Ensure the name is on the inside cover of the book and hand it to one of the teachers so that they can store it safely.

Children need to bring a weather proof coat everyday as the weather changes frequently.  Book bags and Blue Play Bags should be returned on Monday, so that the contents can be checked and replaced in preparation for the next time they are sent out.

School Book Fair

What a great way to celebrate World Book Day than with a book fair.  Running in the Infant Hall before school at 8.30-9.00 and after school at 3.30-4.00.

Friday 2^nd October to Thursday 8^th October

(note Thursday 8^th is AM only).

*Communication with Parents and Carers

We are working on the Headteacher’s Report to come out later this term so that we can keep you updated on school developments.  There is also a Parents Meeting on Mon 12^th Oct at 9am in the dining room.

As well as this we are running two informal focus meetings in the library on Tue 13^th Oct at 9.00-9.30  & Fri 16^th Oct at 9.00-9.30 and again 3.00-3.20.  This will be your opportunity to bring any questions or issues to a discussion.  Please let us have your questions in advance by e-mail or in writing to the office.

Phonics Workshop for Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 Parents and Carers

Come along and find out about what your child is learning during phonics.

Wednesday 21^st October, 6.30 – 7.30pm and Thursday 22^nd October 9.10 – 10.10am in the Infant Hall.

5SK E-mail address

At the Parent Meeting 2 weeks ago the incorrect e-mail address was given out for Mrs Khan,  it should have been:

skhan2@chorltonpark.manchester.sch.uk

Parent / School Partnership Survey

The Parent Support Worker, Ian Depeiaza, will be on the playground from Tuesday afternoon onwards, at drop off and pick up times to talk to parents about Family Learning Week and find out what parents and carers at this school would like included.  He will also be giving more information about what workshops and stalls we already have planned.

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). 

*Communication with Parents and Carers

We are working on the Headteacher’s Report to come out later this term so that we can keep you updated on school developments.  There is also a Parents Meeting on Mon 12^th Oct at 9am.

As well as this we are running two informal focus meetings on Tue 13^th Oct & Fri 16^th Oct.  This will be your opportunity to bring any questions or issues to a discussion.  Please let us have your questions in advance by e-mail or in writing to the office.

We will also be carrying out a parent survey which, this year, we will carry out on the playground with the Parent Support Advisors.

Flora Cooking with School Vouchers
Don’t forget those by Wed 30th of Sept is the last day for registering vouchers. If you have any hanging around at home please pass them to Miss Etchells via the office or register them online at www.cookingwithschools.com.

Jeans for Genes Day

Fri 2^nd Oct is Jeans for Genes Day. Children can wear jeans or denim skirts etc for a 50p donation to the charity. Mrs Lamb & Mr Almond would like to run a cake stall after school to raise extra money for this worthwhile charity, so could you bring in your cakes/biscuits on Thur 1^st or Fri 2^nd.

Photographic Competition

Many thanks to all those who have submitted photographs for the competiton. We have had some wonderful entries.  We are currently judging all the entries  and will announce the winner on Friday 9^th October Watch this space!

Free African Drumming Sessions for Kids

Manchester Music Service provides free after school music sessions for kids up to 19 years of age who live in Manchester. Your nearest music sessions are at Chorlton High on Tue evenings. African Drumming (beginners Year 3+: 4.15 – 5.00pm Advanced:5.00 – 5.45)

Places are also available in the Polkadots Music Club; for young children.(Year N/R: 4.15pm – 4.45pm, Year 1 and 2: 5.00pm – 5.30pm,Year 3 & 4: 5.45pm-6.15pm)

Year 5/6 Cross Country

If your child is interested in competing against other schools in a cross country event in Chorlton Park on Monday 28^th Sept, please see Miss Humphreys for more details.

Year 5/6 Basketball

A great opportunity has arisen for year 5 and 6 pupils to receive free basketball coaching on Mondays after school. Please see Miss Humphreys for more details.

Year 6 VE Party

Year 6 are holding a VE party on Friday 2^nd October in connection with The Big Question. We are asking for a contribution of 50p per child to cover the cost of the party.

The Maths Challenge Course for years 3-6 is up and running on Tuesday evenings and will continue for five more weeks from 3.30-4.30pm in 6JG. It is not too late to join. See Mrs Griffith if you are interested.

Healthy schools update

Snacks

Could we please remind you that we are a Healthy School and playtime snacks should be fruit / vegetables. Fruity Friday takes place each week for KS2  children who can buy a piece of fruit for 20p

Water

We encourage the children to bring water into school to drink throughout the day. Please could you make sure that it is plain and not flavoured. Thank you

Birthday treats

As a Healthy School we are trying to encourage our children to eat less sugar and are looking at creative ways to celebrate birthdays in school. At the moment, the majority of children bring in sweets to share with the class, and whilst we recognise that a treat is ok sometimes, we are challenging the children, through the school council, to see what other interesting treats that could be brought in that may be a little kinder to their teeth! Some suggestions from the children so far have been, fruit, pencils, rubbers, a small (cheap) game that could be used at wet play or even a class book. Watch this space for more information from the School Council.

Family Learning Saturday

17th October 10a.m – 3.00p.m

Activities, sports and crafts for you to do with your children.

Watch out for the letter coming home next week.

A new logo for Chorlton Park

                               …. tell us what you think. 

Four examples of logos are at the school office, on the parent notice board (outside year 5) and on the school website.  Please take a minute to have a look and let us have your thoughts.

High School Open Evenings:

• Chorlton High – 30^th Sept 6.00-8.00
• Loreto-1^st October 6.30-8.30
• Trinity-8^th October 6.00-8.00
• Whalley Range-24^th Sept 5.00-8.00
• William Hulme-1^st October 5.00-8.00