Mini London Marathon in Schools
On week commencing 3rd October we will be taking part in the TCS mini London Marathon. During the week we hope to get each child running 2.6 miles (around 21 laps of our track). We will achieve this in all kinds of ways with some doing a few laps each day and some doing it all in one go. Each child will receive a free TCS Mini London Marathon in schools pin badge.
https://www.tcslondonmarathon.com/the-event/TCS-Mini-London-Marathon-in-schools
Weekly Achievement Awards
Achievement certificates are awarded to one child per class every week in our celebration assembly.
Congratulation in week 3 to: Eva, Oskar, Ada, Ellie, Penny, Jenson, Rose, Imogen & Darcey
Hot Chocolate Friday
Teachers chose one child from each class who has gone over and above during week in helping others. The selected children then have a hot chocolate with Mr Rafferty.
This weeks achievers are: Betty, Sam, Jacob, Bernie, Flynn, Huxley, Chloe, Laurie & Nefeli
Star Writer
Our Star Writers this week are: Jessica, Aahana, Florence, Isaac, Ruby, Isla, George, Eloise & Alice
Hello Yellow
Monkton Park is taking part in #HelloYellow on 11 October 2022 this World Mental Health Day.
School Photos
The photographers will be in school on Monday 10th October in the morning. They will be taking individual and school age sibling photos.
Parent Evenings
Parents evenings will be run online on 11th and 12 October this term. Booking details will be sent towards the end of September.
In term 2 on Wednesday 23rd November, we will run an open classroom evening where you will be welcome to come into school (anytime between 3pm and 4pm) and sit with your child to see all the amazing learning they have been doing. Details will be confirmed nearer the time.
Class Assembly
On Tuesday 18th October at 9.15am, Hedgehogs class will be performing our first class assembly of the year (and since all our Covid restrictions!). Parents of those in Hedgehogs class will be very welcome to attend and we look forward to welcoming you into school.
Labels
Our lost property cupboard is slowly starting to fill up! Please can you make sure all items are labelled. We will be writing names on unlabelled property but we would very much appreciate as many items being named before doing this!
Music Lessons
At Monkton Park we have a number of teachers who come in to teach musical instruments. If your child is interested in learning, please go to our school website to see the selection of instruments available. Please contact the teachers directly to arrange lessons.
FOMPS
Free School Meals
School Nurse
Our new School Nurse is called Megan Bowsher. From September she will be coming into school once a term for different drop in surgeries. The first session will take place on Thursday 29th September 2.30pm - 3.10pm in the school hall.
Megan will be giving a presentation on toileting issues in primary aged children, she will also be available for other help and advice.
Mrs Haines (SENCO) and Mrs Marshall (Parent Support Advisor) will also be available for a chat.
Although this is a drop in session, if you could let us know you will be attending, we will be able to provide enough Tea and Cake!
We are also looking for suggestions of other presentation topics you would like further information on.
Up & Under Sports - Multi Sports Course / October half term 2022
The course will run at Hardenhuish School, Chippenham during the upcoming summer holidays!
Thursday 20th, Friday 21st, Monday 24th, Tuesday 25th and Wednesday 26th October 2022 (5 days)
The activity programme is open to boys and girls of all abilities aged 5 – 13 years old and will give them the opportunity to learn new sports, improve skills, make new friends and HAVE FUN!
A fantastic variety of sports and activities each day. Sports will include: Climbing, Trampolining, Archery, Indoor Curling, Inflatable obstacle course, Football, Mini Olympics, Tennis, Handball, Hockey, Cricket, Ultimate Frisbee, Dodgeball, Lacrosse, Basketball, Tag Rugby, Team Building Challenges
There will be daily competitions, prizes and certificates and our activity days are structured around teamwork and working together and are delivered in a fun and engaging atmosphere.
Sessions will start at 9am and run through until 4pm.
£30 FOR THE DAY OR DISCOUNTED RATE OF £135 FOR ALL 5 DAYS
10 % SIBLING DISCOUNT IS ALSO AVAILABLE
To book your child on to the Multi Sports programme please visit - https://www.upandundersports.co.uk/product/october-half-term-2022-hardenhuish-school-multi-sports-course/
Secondary School Open Events
Family and Community Learning
Family and Community Learning have their new 2022/23 prospectus available. You can find a copy on the Parent Support Advisor page of our website.
Courses are funded by the Education and Skills Funding Agency. Courses are no cost to you if you:
• are 19+ and have been a resident in UK/EU for 3+years (refugees* / asylum seekers / have right to remain status are exempt from the 3-year residency requirement)
• And you either have less than 5 GCSEs grades A-C, are in receipt of benefits, a military family or you may have other issues that joining a course could help you with. You might be stuck in a rut or going through a difficult time? We want to hear from people who are unsure about if they can join, and we are always happy to talk things through.
www.workwiltshire.co.uk/family-learning
TD Days
Monday 24th July 2023
Tuesday 25th July 2023