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.
Flu Vaccinations
The Flu vaccinations will be taking place on Tuesday 30th November. Only those pupils whose parents have given their permission will be given the vaccination.
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.
If you would like to volunteer to become a parent governor the official nomination forms have been sent out by parentpay today. A copy is also attached to this email. The deadline for applications is 3pm on Monday 6th December
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 4 to: Max, Isaac, Jake, Chloe, George, Belle, Alice, James and Flynn
Star Writer
Our Star Writers this week are: Harry, Jeffrey, Arlo, Rytas, John, Stanley, Jonathan, Noah and Freya
Hot Chocolate
Well done to: Lila, Viraj, Eira, Oscar, Zak, Henry, Chloe, Ava and Ethan
Christmas Lunch
Christmas Lunch is on Friday 10th December. Please book your child's lunch on School Grid
FOMPS
CHRISTMAS FAYRE
The Christmas Fayre will be held on Friday 3rd December at 3pm
FOMPS would really appreciate parents’ help with the following:
Chocombola
The ever popular Chocombola will be running again! As in previous years, classes will be running a competition for the one to collect the most chocolate in a week. Please send in chocolate donations with your child(ren) this week, the chocolate will then be raffled on the Chocombola stall at the fayre.
Nearly New Cuddly Toys
Nearly New Cuddly Toys – Yes, we all have them hidden away somewhere! Here’s your chance to donate them to the Nearly New Cuddly Toy Stall. Obviously don’t send in your child’s forever friend, but those that you’ve thinned out and hidden away can be donated to this stall.
Big 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!!
VOLUNTEERS
Lastly, VOLUNTEERS! We have a strong FOMPS Team, but the Christmas Fayre requires a little help from a lot of people to make it successful. All we ask is for your support for part of the evening. https://volunteersignup.org/MHMQF
THANK YOU!
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)