Chippenham Food Bank Hamper Appeal

We will be collecting your generous donations in class 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.

Weekly Achievement Awards

Congratulations in week 5 to: Maddie, Isaac, Scarlett, Olivia, Henry, Niamh, Summer, Archie and Jasmine

Star Writer

Our Star Writers this week are: Anya, Elodie, Lyla, Tabi, Hermes, Emily, Ellie, Oscar and Malak

Hot Chocolate

Well done to: Harry, Anika, Jean, Isla, Tilly, Olivia, Beth, Lily and Maiya

School Clubs

All clubs have now finished for the term, except for Young Voices which finishes next week. All new club details will be sent out in January.

Christmas Lunch

Christmas Lunch is next Friday, 10th December. Please book your child's lunch on School Grid

Menu Change

On Wednesday there is a change of menu. Pleas see school grid for more details.

Flu Vaccinations

The Flu vaccinations took place in school on Tuesday. If your child missed being vaccinated and you would like them to receive the jab, you can contact the Immunisation team on 0300 247 0082 to book into an upcoming Flu clinic.

Parent Governor Vacancy

The School Governing body is looking to appoint two new parent governors. If you would like to volunteer your services, the official nomination forms are attached to this email. The deadline for applications is 3pm on Monday 6th December

If you would like to find out more information about the role of Parent Governors, please contact the school office to speak to Mr Rafferty.

FOMPS

PTA Christmas Raffle

We are taking part in the Big PTA Christmas Raffle, a nationwide PTA spectacular, taking place between now and 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, our PTA 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!

bigptaraffle.co.uk/support/monkton-park-c-p-school-sn15

Thank you and good luck to those who have already purchased your tickets!!

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

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)

Term Dates 2021 - 22