World Book Day
We have had a fabulous Book Week, with lots of wonderful costumes, 'Book Jars', decorated doors, library visits and plenty of reading!
Thank you for all of the amazing Book Jar entries, congratulation to the winners :
Reception - Matilda
Year 1 & 2 - Isaac E
Year 3 & 4 - Maddie
Year 5 & 6 - Nefeli
Some the fantastic Book Jar entries
Our amazing Classroom Doors
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.
MDSA
We are looking for people to join our MDSA/ play leader team. 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.
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: Kian, Advik, Florence, Elodie, Myles, Leo, Sarah, Laurie & Nefeli
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: Eddie, Lila, Teddy, Sathvi, Eira, Caelan, Jennifer, Summer & Tiger-Joe
Star Writer
Our Star Writers this week are: Jaxon, Isla, Evie, Freddie, Tamzin, Alfie, Beth, Adam & Hermes
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 next week.
T-Trak Club
Come along and see Monkton Park school's T-Trak model Railway this Saturday at STEAM in Swindon.
Bike Ability
Year 6 have the opportunity to take part in the Bikeability course in June. Thank you to everyone who has returned their forms. If you have yet to respond, please can you let the office whether your child would like to take part. Forms can be completed on Parent Pay.
If you need any further information or help, please contact the office.
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
Wednesday 8th March - FOMPs meeting after school
Tuesday 14th March - Disco
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
It's Disco Party Time - Tuesday 14th March
Please see upcoming volunteer opportunities for the sale and the disco! We need a certain number of people to help us run these events for them to go ahead.
Please sign up hereĀ volunteersignup.org/J39J8
We are now working in partnership with Chippenham Uniform Exchange. Second hand uniform can be donated, swapped or gifted to anyone who requires it.
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