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Monkton Park Newsletter Friday 28th April 2023

Science Week

We have held our very own science week this week and it has been amazing to see just how enthusiastic the children have been. The week kicked off in style with a visit from Sublime Science on Monday and concluded with a science assembly today. Each class learnt about a scientist and presented this to the rest of the school. See below to see what we have been up to!

Mini London Marathon

Last week each class completed a number of laps each day as part of the mini London marathon. They all did brilliantly and we finished off last Friday with each class completing a lap of honour.

Weekly Achievement Awards

Achievement certificates

Achievement certificates are awarded to one child per class every week in our celebration assembly.

Congratulation in week 2 to: Jaxon, Teddy, Jasmine, Katie, Catherine, Hermione, Penny, Ada & Amelie

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: Max, Anya, Arthur, Broady, Josie, Elsie, Sarah, Maria & Eliza

Star Writer

Our Star Writers this week are: Noah, Dion, Louis, Ellie, Wilbur, Tabi, Evie, Malak & Elsie

Design Coronation Cake Competition

To celebrate the Coronation we are asking the children to design cakes. There will be prizes for each age group.

Reception can design a Cup Cake

KS1 can design a Cup Cake and Cup Cake Wrapper

and

KS2 can design a Victoria Sandwich size cake

Designs can be on A4 paper or collect a sheet from the office. Please return all designs (with your name and class on the back) to the school office by Tuesday 2nd May.

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:

https://www.upandundersports.co.uk/product/monkton-park-primary-school-key-stage-2-summer-sports-club-fridays-copy/

Mill on the Brue

Year 6 will be visiting Mill on the Brue in July. Payments can be made in installments using Parentpay.

FOMPS

FOMPS Dates

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/TWMCM

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

Deaf Awareness Week

Deaf Awareness Week is an annual event used to celebrate the Deaf Community. This year, Deaf Awareness Week 2023 will take place from the 1st to the 7th May.

What are the aims of Deaf Awareness Week?

Deaf Awareness Week aims to bring to light the barriers that people who are Deaf and those with hearing loss face in society. By educating ourselves on learning key communication tips and recognising the importance of the Deaf Community, together we can take steps to be more inclusive and celebrate diversity.

By learning directly from people’s experiences in the Deaf Community, we show that we care, empathise with, and respect people who are Deaf as valued members of society. Rather than seeing deafness as something that needs to be ‘fixed’, we should make appropriate adaptations to accommodate people who are Deaf and those with hearing loss - many people view deafness as part of their identity, not a disability. This event is also a great way to spark conversations about being inclusive in the workplace.

How to celebrate Deaf Awareness Week

There are lots of ways that both children and adults can celebrate Deaf Awareness Week this year. Here are some top ideas to get you started:

• Learn directly from the Deaf Community about their lived experiences.

• Take up BSL (British Sign Language).

• Fundraise for charities that support people who are Deaf and those with hearing loss.

• Learn tips and advice on how to communicate with others.

• If you work in a school, host an assembly about this awareness day.

• Join campaigns and sign petitions to help promote equality.

SEN Drop in Sessions

Free School Meals

TD Days

Monday 24th July 2023

Tuesday 25th July 2023

Friday 1st September 2023

Wednesday 18th October 2023

Term Dates 2022 - 23

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