Library Project
We are delighted to announce the opening of our new school library. Huge thanks to Chippenham Borough Lands who generously donated £ 3367 so that we could purchase an impressive selection of new books. We believe our new school library will put reading for pleasure at the heart of our curriculum and this certainly could not have been achieved without CBLS's help.
Tesco Grant
We are delighted to announce that we have been awarded £1500 from Tesco's Community Programme for our bungalow refurbishment. Huge thanks to Mrs Wilkins for nominating us and to everyone for voting for us in store.
Children in Need
Next Friday is Children in Need and to help raise money children can into school wearing something yellow or spotty. You can use the link below for the Parent Pay Children in Need page, should you wish to donate.
https://app.parentpay.com/ParentPayShop/Foc/Default.aspx?shopid=5741
Governor Vacancy
Two of our long standing Parent Governors David Palmer and Jess Baldry are due finish their terms of office in the next few weeks. We would like to thank them for all of time and support they have given to Monkton Park Primary School.
We would love to hear from anyone who would be interested in becoming a Governor. We value all skills and interests and know we have lots of people in our school community who could bring so much to our governing body.
If you are interested and would like to find out more information, please contact the school office to speak to Mr Rafferty.
Weekly Achievement Awards
Congratulations in week 2 to: Dion, Viraj, Isaac, Clara, Eli, Ray, Jonathan, Eliza & Ariel
Hot Chocolate Friday
This week's achievers are: Luna, Arthur, Caitlyn, Penny, Noah, Leo, Ava & Flynn
Star Writer
Our Star Writers this week are: Maddie, Orianna, Jacob, Leonardo, Miles, Mason, Amelie & Bethan
Chippenham Food Bank Hamper Appeal
We will be collecting donations from Monday 29th November.
This Christmas there will be families in Chippenham struggling to put food on the table. Monkton Park School would like to help by collecting donations for the local Food Bank. The Chippenham Foodbank is run by the The Chippenham Salvation Army. They have seen a huge increase in demand.
The Food Bank would be grateful for donations any non-perishable/good dated Christmas food. They also always need any tinned and packaged food for everyday use.
The Chippenham Food bank can help anyone who is struggling to afford or access food for as long as necessary. You don’t need a referral you just need to call them on 01249 655458 or email chippenham@salvationarmy.org.uk.
They understand that reaching out for help can be really hard but if you contact them, they will take some quick information from you and arrange for your food parcel to made up.
Residential Trips
Thank you to all of the parents who have been paying for the Year 5 Braeside residential trip taking place in November. Any remaining payments can be made on Parent Pay.
Regular payments can be made for the Year 4 Braeside residential taking place in February and the Year 6 residential to Mill on the Brue in June.
School Applications
Applications are now open for applying for school places for September 2022.
All children due to start Primary school will need to apply. The closing date for applications is Saturday 15 January, 2022.
Application can be made online using the Wiltshire Council Parent Portal.
Online applications are preferred, however, if you require a paper copy please call Wiltshire Council Customer Services on 01225 713010
FOMPS
FOMPS Exciting News!
After the last 18 months, we are determined to get our fundraising back on track and end the year on a high. We need your help to achieve this. We are taking part in the Big PTA Christmas Raffle, a nationwide PTA spectacular, taking place from now until 13th December 2021.
Purchase tickets and be in with the chance of winning up to £5,000 in each of 12 draws at bigptaraffle.co.uk.
Each £3 ticket will generate a number that will be entered into all 12 draws with the PTA receiving a guaranteed 50% of sales. If we sell over 120 tickets FOMPS will also be entered in to a free draw to win up to £2,500 or one of five prizes of £500.
We are excited to be a part of the Big PTA Christmas Raffle and look forward to seeing if you are a winner!
Support FOMPS raise funds for the community bungalow by taking part in the Big PTA Raffle using this link https://www.bigptaraffle.co.uk/support/monkton-park-c-p-school-sn15
Save the dates
Chocolate Week - 22nd - 26th November
Please can children bring in any chocolate or treats during this week which will then go towards our chocombola. The class who brings in the most chocolate will get a prize.
Non-uniform day - 26th November
Children can come into school in non uniform. In exchange we ask for a voluntary donation of £1 or a prize for our Tombola.
Christmas Mini Fayre - 3rd December 3pm until 4pm
We are excited to be able to host a scaled down Christmas Fayre afterschool on Friday 3rd December.
We are collecting in any unwanted teddies, so if your having that pre Christmas clear out please do donate any teddies for our Teddy Tombola.
We are looking for volunteers to help man the stalls and organise the fayre on the day so please let us know ow if your able to help.
Fundraising
There are several ways you can easily contribute to FOMPS fundraising whilst you shop online:
• Easyfundraising and add Friends of Monkton Park School as your cause
• Giving Machine and support Monkton Park Primary School
a percentage of your shop will be automatically donated to FOMPS and our school projects.
Any questions please email FOMPSpta@gmail.com or contact us on the FOMPS Facebook page and we will be happy to help.
Thank you all for your support,
FOMPS
Reading Support Courses
The Rise Family Visiting Service
TD Days 2021/22
Due to change in date of training, our TD day planned for Friday 17th June has now been moved to Friday 8th July.
Friday 8th April 22
Friday 8th July 22
Thursday 21st July 22 (please note this is an additional day to previously advertised)
Friday 22 July 22
Monday 25th July 22 (now bank holiday)