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Car parking chaos outside school today!

Thu 20 Sep 2018

This evening there was car parking chaos on Camelot Way outside school. Many parents were parked on the zig zag lines or double (and even triple) parked on the road. As a result, other cars then became stuck getting in and out of the road. This is a DANGEROUS SITUATION for all our children leaving school and is being caused by too many parents believing that they can drive right up to the school gates to park. As all the roads that access school are cul-de-sacs it causes a huge problem with parents trying to do three point turns and not being able to move.

Staff came out to help try to solve the problem only to be spoken to rudely by some parents. We also received complaints from neighbours who were boxed into their own drives by cars parked in front of them.

This is not a school problem and is not the fault of members of staff. It is caused by parents not thinking about others or consdiering the safety of all the children from Regents Park.

The ONLY solution is for parents to arrive early and PARK AWAY from school and then walk to the school gates. There is usually space on Herbert Road and then parents can walk across Sara Park. Driving up Camelot Way, Dixon Road or Arthur Street is not an option. This is the same at the start of the day as well as at the end of the day.

I will be contacting the local police and asking for support and will start to collect registration numbers of cars parked inconsiderately to pass on.

PLEASE parents, put the safety of ALL the children of Regents Park above your own convenience.

Parents' Farewell Tea Party for Mrs Choudhury

Sun 16 Sep 2018

I am very sad to let you know that Mrs Ayesha Choudhury, our Parent Support Advisor, is leaving Regents Park on Friday 21st September.

I’m sure all of you will know Mrs Choudhury as she has worked with many parents and families at the school for over 6 years and has been a familiar face on the school gate and in school helping parents overcome problems and supporting families with issues they may have faced. She has organised classes in school to support parents and contributed to many of the activities we have taken part in to engage the local community. She has been a very caring and hard-working member of our school team who has often given up her own time to ensure that children in our school are supported and able to come to school happy and ready to learn.

We are going to miss her; however, we are delighted to say that Mrs Choudhury is going back to school herself as Mrs Choudhury is going to start University later this month!

We would like to invite as many parents as possible to come and join us in school on Thursday 20th September from 1.30pm for a Farewell Tea Party for Mrs Choudhury. There will be tea and cakes and the opportunity for you as parents to come and show your appreciation to Mrs Choudhury for all she has done for the children of Regents Park over the years.

It is open house so please feel free to come at anytime between 1.30pm and 3pm. If possible could you please let the office know that you will be attending so that we have an idea about how many people to cater for.

We look forward to seeing as many of you as possible on Thursday.

Welcome Back from Mr Beale

Thu 06 Sep 2018

Welcome Back to Regents Park!

Welcome back to a new academic year at Regents Park! We have been excited to see so many smiling faces returning to school over the past couple of faces. We are looking forward to another wonderful year here at Regents Park working in partnership with our parents, families and the community to provide the best education for our children.

Everyone has an important role to play in school and at home, whether it is teachers, teaching assistant, support staff, parent or relative! We hope to work with you and promise to work hard to do the best for your children.

Our only request is that you work with us too, making sure your child gets lots of rest, goes to bed early, eats well, reads little but often, completes any homework tasks and returns them to school and, importantly, that you make sure your child is at school by 8.40am every day. Good attendance and punctuality is essential and plays a massive part in making sure that children achieve their best at school.

We look forward to working in partnership with you and making sure that our children do the best they can again this year.

Mr Beale

Curriculum Overviews 2018 -2019

Mon 03 Sep 2018

Updated curriculum overviews for the academic year 2018 - 2019 which show what topics the children will be learning are now available on the school's website. They can be found in 'Key Info - Curriculum'.

School reopens on Weds 5th Sept at 8.40am

Tue 24 Jul 2018

School will reopen on Wednesday 5th September 2018 at 8.40am. Have a wonderful summer everyone!

Information about Eid - Friday 15th June 2018

Tue 12 Jun 2018

On behalf of everyone at Regents Park Community Primary School, I’d like to wish all of our children, parents and families a very happy Eid this weekend.

I know that Eid is a very special celebration for many of our children, families and staff. As I write this letter, we are still not exactly sure which day Eid will fall on for our families. It is expected to be on Friday 15th June although I appreciate that this will not be confirmed until Thursday night.

We may have a large number of staff that are absent on Friday due to Eid, so in order to manage this situation in an appropriate way, I have made the decision to close school to all children on Friday 15th June. This will not affect the attendance of any pupils including those children who are not celebrating Eid.

I hope this will be seen as a positive decision for all children and parents and allow families to celebrate this important occasion together.

I’d also like to remind parents that we would like to invite you to our own Eid Mela celebrations on the afternoon of Friday June 29th from 1.00pm until 3.30pm. We would love all parents to attend with their children so encourage you to come and join your children and ourselves for a special celebration.

Have a wonderful Eid everybody

Information for parents on Ramadan 2018

Fri 11 May 2018

Ramadan 2018

Dear Parents,

I am aware that Ramadan will begin next week on around Tuesday 15^th May. I understand what an important time this is in the Islamic Year and I appreciate the observance of fasting for adults and children of secondary school age during this time. I also recognise that some older junior school children may want to undertake a partial fast during Ramadan.

However, please try to encourage your children to be sensible about fasting. School is an extremely busy working place and fasting may weaken some children. I have had advice that children below who have not reached puberty are not expected to keep the fast every day. Due to the time of year that Ramadan is in this year, the days are very long and may be hot, so it would be good if your child was encouraged to fast at weekends with the family instead of during the week when they are at school.

As such, we do not expect any children younger than year 5 to be fasting at school.

If you would like an older junior child (years 5 & 6) to fast during the school day, please support us by writing a letter before they begin the fast so that we are kept informed about dinner numbers. Kitchen staff work very hard and we do not want to waste a lot of food during the month of Ramadan.

Finally, KS2 SATs tests begin next Monday 14^th May and last until Thursday 17^th May. These are very important tests and the children have been working very hard all year in preparation for them. I am aware that the pursuit of education is also a religious and moral duty for Muslims and I know that, as parents, you will want to balance the obligations of the children as young Muslims with their studies and the importance of their tests and education.

As such, I would not expect any children in Year 6 to be fasting next week during SATs week. It is important that the children are calm, relaxed and well prepared having had good, uninterrupted sleep and plenty of food for breakfast to keep them going so that they concentrate throughout the day. I am sure you will support school and explain this to your children.

Thank you as ever for your support,

Mr A Beale

Head Teacher

Local Elections - Thursday 3rd May

Sun 29 Apr 2018

Parents - don't forget that school is closed to all pupils EXCEPT Y6 on Thursday 3rd May due to Local Council Elections. Y6 pupils should attend as normal in the morning until lunchtime. Thank you

Cycle Challenge

Thu 19 Apr 2018

Take part in the UK’s largest inter-school cycling and scooting challenge, whether you are a pupil, staff member or parent choose two wheels to journey to school during the 23 April and the 4 May 2018.

What is the challenge?

On each day, schools compete to see who can get as many of their pupils, staff and parents cycling or scooting to school. Your school’s best five days will determine your final position.

Happy holidays everyone! School will reopen on Monday 16th April at 8.40am

Tue 03 Apr 2018

Happy holidays everyone! School will reopen on Monday 16th April at 8.40am