Life at Monkton
After hearing from Tyrone Mings last Friday about not giving up we started off this week in assembly by thinking about perseverance. Since starting at Monkton Park I have seen lots of examples where children have shown determination and a really positive attitude. This has been really apparent this week when I have listened to some of the children's music lessons. Whether it was guitars, drums, violins or flutes, the quality of musical instrument playing has been really impressive. On Thursday 8th February (10am) we will be holding a violin & recorder assembly and parents of the children taking part are invited.
A couple of weeks ago we mentioned both in assembly and in the newsletter about the amount of packed lunch rubbish thrown away. I am pleased to say that we have seen a dramatic improvement. Well done to all!
School Council
On Thursday I spent some time with the school council to think about how we could improve the school even further. This week they thought about the values that were important to them and from here they tried to prioritise them. They did a fantastic job and we will be using their ideas in forming a new vision for Monkton Park. Well done to the school council!
Work of the Week
Open Classrooms
We would just like to remind you that you are invited into classrooms on Monday (29th January, anytime between 3pm and 4pm) with your child to have a look through their books. Hopefully it will be a good opportunity to hear from your child about learning they are proud of, things they have enjoyed doing and also a chance to see how much they have improved since September. Teachers will be on hand to answer general questions you might have. Opportunities to have more in depth conversations about your child's progress will be available in March when we will be running our parent evenings as normal.
Braeside Information Evening
Just a reminder that we will be running our Braeside Information Evening for parents (Year 4) this Monday at 6pm. Children are welcome to come along too but this is not necessary. We look forward to seeing you there.
Payment for Braeside is due by Friday 9th February. The easiest way to check and pay your balance is to login to Parent Pay. Alternatively please come to the school office.
Site Safety
We have added padlocks to the infant playground gates. Although only a small change this has been done to ensure children cannot open the gate to the car park at play times and lunch times.
Computer Games
We just wanted to let you know that there have recently been reports in the media about children playing computer games which are inappropriate for primary aged children. We know some are available online to stream and others available as apps. Two that we are aware of at the moment are Five Night at Freddys and Blaze and the Monster Machine (withdrawn from Google Play). Later this year we have Karl Hopwood coming into school who is a highly regarded online safety expert to run activities for children and an information evening for parents.
Awards
Well done to the following children who have achieved a bronze award this week:
Harry Hall, Keo Bull, Ava Riddel, Lukas Butler, Ethan Nash, Eoin Jones, Isla-Mae Snoddy and Alex Fry
Well done to the following children who have achieved a silver award this week:
Fatima Fjer and Lili Kersey
Well done to the following children who have achieved a gold award this week:
Rosabella Tamin
Hedgehogs' Class
Please can the children in Hedgehogs' bring in their welly boots on Tuesday and Wednesday next week, ready for some outdoor activities.
T-Track Club
There are 2 spaces in T-Track club. If your child is in year 5 or 6 and would like to join the club, please contact the school office.
NETBALL REPORT by Naomi and Madison
Team Blue
Team Blue played against one of the teams from Frogwell School. In the first half they scored 1 goal while Frogwell scored 0. In the second half, 6 more goals were scored by the Monkton Park team while Frogwell scored 1. Well done to James Norman for scoring 5!
Team Red
In the second match Team Red played a different team from Frogwell. In the first half it was very exciting as Monkton Park scored 10 goals (mainly thanks to Naomi and Tamar). By the end of the match the score had increased to 18 goals.
Well done to both teams!
FOMPS
Dates for your Diary
Next Week
Monday 29th January
Badgers' river walk 9am
Badminton Club Group 1
Open classrooms 3pm
Year 4 Parents Braeside Meeting 6pm
Tuesday 30th January
Judo Club
Netball Club
T-Track Club
Lego Club
Wednesday 31st January
Year 4 Group 1 Swimming
Tag Rugby Club
Multisports Club
Science Club
Thursday 1st February
Singing Club
Music/Art Club
Drama
Football matches at Stanley Park
Friday 2nd February
Fieldmice Visit to the Train Station
STFC Football Club
Week Beginning 5th February
Monday 5th February
Badminton Club Group 1
Year 6 Dance Festival
Tuesday 6th February
Hedgehogs' Class Assembly 9.15am
Judo Club
Netball Club
T-Track Club
Lego Club
Year 6 Dance Festival
Wednesday 7th February
Year 4 Group 1 Swimming
Tag Rugby Club
Multisports Club
Science Club
School Disco 5pm
Thursday 8th February
Hedgehogs' Library Visit 9.15am
Violin and Recorder Assembly 10.00am. Family and friends of those currently learning are welcome to attend.
Singing Club
Music/Art Club
Drama
Football Club
Friday 9th February
STFC Football Club
Last Day of Term 3