Strike Action
As you may know the NEU teaching union have agreed strike action on four dates. The last of these is on Wednesday 15th and Thursday 16th March. Classes where strike action is not being taken will remain open as usual. Any classes that are affected by strike action will however close. Whilst we do not yet know if any classes will close for either 1 or 2 days, please assume that your child's class will open as usual unless otherwise notified. Any changes to individual class arrangements will be sent through ParentPay at the earliest opportunity.
Parents Evening
Our next parents' evening will be on 22nd and 23rd March. Please note that these will be run online. Bookings can be made from 5.30pm on Monday 13th March.
Please click here to access the link.
Clubs
All clubs (apart from Up&Under) will finish next week. New clubs will be sent out after Easter.
Class Assemblies
On Tuesday 14th March Owls class will be doing their class assembly at 9.15am. Parents of Owls class children are very welcome to come along and see their amazing learning.
Squirrels class will be doing their assembly on Tuesday 21st March at 9.15am. If your child is in this class please do come along to see what they have been up to.
Outdoor Day
Our next whole school Outdoor day will be on Thursday 30th March. Children will need suitable outdoor clothing for this day.
We are also 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.
Forest School is on the look out for any tarpaulin and wool that you may have. Again please drop off to Mrs Rees.
Club Absences
If your child is in school but will not be attending their club or booked Afterschool club, please ensure you let the office know by emailing admin@monktonpark.wilts.sch.uk. Many thanks.
MDSA
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.
Exciting activities
We've had an exciting week with lots happening in school. Earlier in the week Rabbits class had a visit from a fossils expert, some of our KS1 and KS2 classes had talks from our local PCSOs and we have taken part in the Chippenham tag rugby festival.
T-TRAK Club at the Swindon MODRAIL 2023 Railway Show
The T-Trak Club represented the school at the Swindon Modrail 2023 Model Railway Show on Saturday 8th March at the STEAM museum, supported by members’ parents and Network Rail STEM Ambassadors. Our display was popular with families and younger visitors, who enjoyed driving the trains and looking out for the signals. The organiser was impressed with what we did so he invited us back again next year.
After building five new snow scene modules before the school’s Christmas Fair, the T-Trak Club members worked between January and March to repair our existing modules and test a new electronics module ready for the Swindon show. We had three test running sessions to check everything worked reliably and fix problems we identified, as well as practising the fairest ways to let people take turns. You can find out more about T-Trak modular model railways and the modules our club has built on our website at http://ttrak.wikidot.com/monkton-park-primary-school-t-trak-club.
I’d like to thank all the members of the T-Trak Club for their hard work in the run up to the show, with special thanks to everyone who came along to help on the day.
Mr Smart
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.
Weekly Achievement Awards
Achievement certificates
Achievement certificates are awarded to one child per class every week in our celebration assembly.
Congratulation in week 3 to: Ayla, James, Lyla, Orianna, Patrick, Belle, Evie, Eliza & Anna
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: Florence, Advik, Anika, Bernie, Ray, Becca, Rose, Rojus & Ariel
Star Writer
Our Star Writers this week are: Betty, Aubrie, Anya, Joey, Josie, Thorben, Chloe, Archie and Ada
Governor Vacancy
One of our long standing community governors Rev Rod Key is retiring, we would like to thank Rod for all of his hard work for the school over the years. Following a re-organisation within the Governing Body, We will shortly have two vacancies for parent governors.
We would love to hear from anyone who would be interested in becoming a Parent Governor. We value all skills and interests, we 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 or email governors@monktonpark.wilts.sch.uk and one of current Parent Governors will contact you.
You can also find out more about our current governors on the school website
The official nomination forms for parents will be sent out on Monday.
Mill on the Brue
Year 6 will be visiting Mill on the Brue in July. Payments can be made in installments using Parentpay.
FOMPS
Please don't forget to pay for the Disco on ParentPay by Monday 13th March.
FOMPS Dates
Tuesday 14th March - Disco
Wednesday 15th March - Re-arranged FOMPs meeting after school
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/
