Dear Parents/Carers,

I am writing to invite you into school on Tuesday 26^th November 2024 at 9:15am for a coffee morning. The aim of the coffee morning is to discuss the practices and procedures with have in place, at Monkton Academy, to support our pupils who may have additional needs and/or need a little extra support in their educational and/or pastoral learning. There will be an opportunity to meet key members of staff, view resources that we use to support our pupils and a chance to ask any questions you may have.

We hope you can join us and I look forward to meeting you all on Tuesday 26^th November 2024 at 9:15am if you are free, even just for a hot drink, biscuit and brief chat.

Yours sincerely,

Miss Graham

Assistant Principal & SENCo

Dear Parents/Carers,

I am writing to invite you into school on Tuesday 26^th November 2024 at 9:15am for a coffee morning. The aim of the coffee morning is to discuss the practices and procedures with have in place, at Monkton Academy, to support our pupils who may have additional needs and/or need a little extra support in their educational and/or pastoral learning. There will be an opportunity to meet key members of staff, view resources that we use to support our pupils and a chance to ask any questions you may have.

We hope you can join us and I look forward to meeting you all on Tuesday 26^th November 2024 at 9:15am if you are free, even just for a hot drink, biscuit and brief chat.

Yours sincerely,

Miss Graham

Assistant Principal & SENCo

Extra Curricular Sports Activities November 2024 – December 2024

All clubs will end Friday 6th December.

• We will be offering the following extracurricular activities this term. All activities will start next week (week commencing 4th November)

• If you would like to join a club which you have not attended previously please sign up on Mrs Moats door. 

• Boogie Bounce – new group has been sent out via text. If you would like to participate after Christmas please sign up on Mrs Moats door.  

• Breakfast clubs start at 07:30 am and then children receive breakfast free at school. After School clubs finish at 4 pm and children must be collected at the 4 pm prompt. Y5/6 children may walk home alone with permission. 

• Please ensure if your child signs up to a club that they attend EVERY session. Some children will be on waiting lists and this is unfair if others have places but do not attend. 

• Monkton Academy PE kit is to be worn at all times – if there are any issues with the kit please let Mrs Moat know. 

• Christmas performances (all children involved) will be on the afternoons of Wednesday 11th December and Thursday 12th December starting at 1:30pm. Further information for these events will be sent out at a later date. 

• Swimming will finish Wednesday 4th December and start again Wednesday 8th January. New swimmers (Y5 only) will be notified via text.

Dear Parents/Carers.

A huge thank you to everybody involved in our school sponsored walk. We have raised a staggering £5675.80 for five extremely worthy charities.

Your support has blown us away. Thank you so much!

Key timings for our fundraising walk:

– 10 mile group will be LEAVING school at 7:45am so please ensure your child is in school 5/10mins before this (7:35am).

– 7.5 mile group will be LEAVING school at 8:00am so please ensure your child is in school 5/10mins before this (7:50am).

– 5 mile group will be LEAVING school at 8:30am so please ensure your child is in school 5/10mins before this (8:20am).

All children to enter school via the main entrance.

As it is forecast to rain, please ensure your child has a waterproof jacket with them, as well as suncream, water and that all important packed lunch! This should be provided in a bag with two straps and suitable trainers.

Dear Parents/Carers

As the weather begins to warm up, can we please remind parents/carers that children should be appropriately dressed for school.

Shorts if worn should be of suitable length and cycling shorts are not appropriate on their own. We are seeing lots of ‘Nike Pro’ style shorts being worn for school and these are not an appropriate length for school

We have lots of spare uniform in school should parents/carers require it.

Thank you

Wednesday 7^th February 2024

RE: Uniform & Jewellery

Dear Parent/Carer,

Recently, we have noticed an increase in the number of children attending school in inappropriate clothing, footwear and jewellery. As you know, school uniform is an integral part of school life: it promotes a sense of wellbeing and symbolises the pride we have in being part of our school community. As such, we are reaching out to ask for your support with ensuring your child attends school with the appropriate school uniform and correct footwear.

As stipulated in a number of our policies (Behaviour, PE & Home School Agreement), our uniform is as follows:

• Dark coloured trousers (grey, navy or black) and/or skirt, dress, pinafore.
• Pale blue or white polo tshirt.
• Navy blue jumper or cardigan.
• Monkton Academy issued sports top.

Please ensure that if your child chooses to wear a skirt or dress for school, they are of appropriate (knee) length.

Jewellery is not allowed unless based on religious grounds as determined by the DfE. Children can wear earrings but these must be small studs, which can be removed for PE.

Footwear must be black and meet suitable health and safety requirements, trainers are allowed but must also be black in colour.

We hope you are able to provide your support in ensuring your child is suitably dressed for school. Staff may, if necessary, make contact with parents/carers to report consistent breaches of our uniform policy, but are reminded to be sensitive of circumstance and aim not to cause any child embarrassment.

Your support is much appreciated.

Yours faithfully,

Miss V. Sheriff

Assistant Principal

In an attempt to raise aspirations of our current pupils, we are interested in the success stories of former Monkton Academy pupils.

We are exploring using former pupils to inspire current pupils by sharing their experiences and subsequent job opportunities which have arisen, no matter how big or small.

If you think you can help please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Thank you

Dear All

We will be taking part in Christmas Jumper Day this Thursday 7^th December. We will be taking donations for our fundraising charity this year – Cancer Connections. Donations of any amount would be greatly appreciated.