Outdoor Day
Our next whole school Outdoor day will be on Thursday 30th March. Children will need to come dressed in warm outdoor clothing for this day. They will also need Wellie Boots or suitable outdoor shoes and raincoats
We are in need of empty egg boxes, wild flower seeds, any other seeds, plus fire wood and dry sticks to help with our activities on the day.
If you are able to help us with any of the above they can be dropped off with Mrs Rees in Rabbits Class before the day.
Weekly Achievement Awards
Achievement certificates
Achievement certificates are awarded to one child per class every week in our celebration assembly.
Congratulation in week 5 to: Matilda, Joy, Freddie, Ella, Maizie, Oliver, Squirrels Class, George, Flynn & Immy
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 & Mr Williams.
This weeks achievers are: Joy, Oskar, Marcus, Fearne, Isabella, Olivia, Nellie, Noah & Ethan
Star Writer
Our Star Writers this week are: Albie, Elsie, Beren, Ellie, Patrick, Oscar, Sarah, Maisie & Leo
Year 6 Leavers Hoodies
Year 6, please follow the link below to order Leavers Hoodies
https://www.leavershoodies.com/monkton-park-primary-school-2023-leavers
All orders must be made by Wednesday 5th April at 11pm, when the store closes. No orders will be accepted after this date.
Up & Under Fridays after school / Summer Sports Club
Key Stage 2
The Summer Sports club will give children the opportunity to experience a variety of different activities and skills needed to play games such as Tennis, Athletics, Cricket and Rounders.
Friday 28th April until Friday 14th July 2023 (11 Weeks)
£49.50
To book a place, please follow the link below:
Books
Chippenham Library Books Reminder
If your child borrowed a book from the town library during their visits for "World Book Day", please don't forget to return or renew them.
The town library's opening hours are:
Monday 10am to 7pm
Tuesday 9am to 5pm
Wednesday 9am to 1pm
Thursday 9am to 7pm
Friday 9am to 7pm
Saturday 9am to 5pm
Sunday Closed
or you can post books through their letterbox.
School Library
We have a large number of books that have been borrowed from the school library and have never been returned! If you find any books at home with the Monkton Mole stamp inside, we would be very grateful if they can be returned to the school Office. Thank you
Governor Vacancies
We are delighted to announce that Charlotte Sykes and Laura Lock have been appointed as our 2 new Parent Governors. We thank them in advance for their time.
Nits
There have been a number of cases of nits in the school. Please can we remind parents to check their children's hair regularly and treat if necessary. Thank you
MDSA Vacancies
We are looking for people to join our MDSA/ play leader team at lunch times between 11.40am and 1.00pm Monday to Friday (we would consider job share/part of the week). This would be term time only £10.50 per hour If you would like to apply for a position or would just like to know a bit more about the role then please do email.
Breakfast Club
Now the mornings are lighter we are hoping to be able to take the children outside. In order to do this breakfast will only be served until 8.10am, if you would like your child to have breakfast please arrive before then.
Please book breakfast club via ParentPay by 9.30pm the day before, payment must be made within 2 hours otherwise the system will cancel the booking. If you want to pay by Childcare Vouchers or your Tax Free Childcare account please book via the school office. All places must be booked in advance.
Last day of term 4
Please don't forget that our last day of term will be Thursday 30th March. Friday 31st March is a teacher training day and the children will not be in school.
Mill on the Brue
Year 6 will be visiting Mill on the Brue in July. Payments can be made in installments using Parentpay.
FOMPS
King's Coronation
Next week your child will be bringing home their Art Work for The Kings Coronation Mugs and Tea Towels. If you would like to place an order, please complete the details on the back of the art work and return to school on Monday 17th April. Payments can be made on ParentPay
FOMPS Dates
Thursday 20th April - FOMPs meeting at Grounded (evening)
Thursday 27th April - Quiz Night
Thursday 11th May - FOMPs meeting afterschool
Sat/Sun 20th/21st May - Scarecrow Trail
Monday 12 June - FOMPs meeting (evening TBC)
Saturday 1st July - Summer Picnic
Wednesday 12th July - FOMPs round up after-school
We need a certain number of people to help us run these events for them to go ahead.
Please sign up here volunteersignup.org/J39J8
Scarecrow Trail
Join us for a fun filled 'Weekend at the Movies' on 20th and 21st May.
Theme - Family Films
Please let us know if you'd like to build a scarecrow or have a garden we can put one in!
Please let us know if you or you know of anyone who would like to donate a raffle prize or sponsor a scarecrow.
Any questions or queries please contact us on our FOMPS Facebook page or via email on fompspta@gmail.com
Your FOMPs Committee
Up & Under Sports - Multi Sports Course / EASTER 2023
The course will run at Hardenhuish School, Chippenham during the upcoming Easter holidays!
Tuesday 4th, Wednesday 5th, Wednesday 11th & Thursday 12th April 2023 (4 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: Trampolining, Archery, Indoor Curling, Laser Tag, 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 £110 FOR ALL 4 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/easter-hardenhuish-school-multi-sports-course/
