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Blue Peter Badge Achieved

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:56:55 GMT

We are so proud to announce another #ManorParkSuperStar has received their Blue Peter badge.

A Letter From London Zoo!

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:53:37 GMT

Look at this amazing letter that one of our Y4 pupils received from London Zoo after she wrote to them to share her love of pandas!

Preschool Open Day

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 15:28:30 GMT

Preschool Open Day

St George's Day Fair

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 15:27:14 GMT

Visit St George's Church, Fordington, Dorchester today between 1pm and 4pm for an afternoon of fun.

Preschool Embrace the Outdoors in the Sunshine

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 15:25:54 GMT

The sunshine finally made an appearance, and our preschoolers couldn’t wait to head outside!

Preschool Go On A Pirate Treasure Hunt

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 15:20:42 GMT

This week, Preschool set off on our very own pirate treasure hunt across the school field!

Year 1 Create Moving Pictures

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 15:17:05 GMT

In DT, Year One are going to be designing and making a 'moving picture'.

Fab Friday Success

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 15:13:08 GMT

A massive thank you to everyone who bought an ice lolly this afternoon!

Year 3 practise their Culinary skills

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 15:11:27 GMT

Chestnut Class in Year 3 showed skills and awareness of safety when they practised their chopping, grating, snipping and peeling skills in DT this week.

Blue Peter Badge Achieved

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:54:57 GMT

We were delighted to receive a message from a parent, telling us that their child had received their Blue Peter badge for designing a front cover for their favourite book and writing their thoughts about the book.

Attendance Winners

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 15:06:38 GMT

Here's this week's attendance winners A massive well done to Willow Class: 100%!

Our Child Chaplaincy Start Their New ROle on the Playground

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 15:05:00 GMT

Meet our KS2 Chaplaincy Team.

Fab Fridays are Back!

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 15:30:08 GMT

All ice lollies are £1. We take cash or card.

Book Club Receives Author Replies!

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:44:38 GMT

In Book Club last term, children wrote to their favourite authors.

Weekly Online Safety

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:41:07 GMT

Here's this week's online safety advice and top tips for parents, carers and educators. (Courtesy of The National College)

#OnlineSafety

#WakeUpWednesday

Year 3 Tennis Skills

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:39:32 GMT

Cedar Class in Year 4 enjoyed their PE lesson with Mr Woodward from PH Active Ed.

The Great Commission and The Ascension of Jesus

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:34:59 GMT

This week in collective worship we are looking at the great Commission and the Ascension of Jesus.

Year 2 Times Tables Superstars!

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:32:36 GMT

Ash class in Year 2 continue to work hard on their times tables and are getting much quicker with their answering!

Sunshine Spellings

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:27:31 GMT

We (Ash Class in Year 2) love it when the sun shines and we get to practice our spelling outside!

Eco Warriors' April Top Tips

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 18:40:59 GMT

Here's this month's top tips from our Eco Warriors. How many do you do? Could you do more?

Attendance: Together, we Make a Difference

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 18:29:33 GMT

A big thank you to all our families who brought their children into school on time this week.

Learning About the Jewish Festival of Sukkot.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 18:25:06 GMT

In RE, Year One have been learning about the Jewish festival of Sukkot.

Non-Stop Learning in Ash Class

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 18:30:00 GMT

Ash class in Year 2 have had such a busy first week of term.

Recapping Mary Anning's Life Events

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 18:17:48 GMT

In our last lesson of our History topic, Chestnut Class and Sycamore Class (Year 3) were superb at using drama to show what they have learnt about events in Mary Anning's life.

Inspired by Jack and the Beanstalk

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 18:15:56 GMT

This week in English, Year 1 have been exploring the story of Jack and the Beanstalk.

NSPCC's Pantosaurus

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 18:12:21 GMT

This week, children throughout the school are learning to "talk PANTS", which was created by the NSPCC to help children have conversations about staying safe.

Preschool Open Day

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:15:34 GMT

Come and visit us on Tuesday 5th May to see our fantastic Early Years provision for yourself.

Weekly Online Safety Advice

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:10:28 GMT

Here's this week's online safety advice and top tips for parents, carers and educators. (Courtesy of The National College)

#OnlineSafety

#WakeUpWednesday

Finding Out How The Anglo-Saxons Lived

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:08:54 GMT

This week in History, Oak Class in Year 4 have been looking at different sources to find out how the Anglo-Saxons lived.

Year 1 Learn About Rail Safety

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:05:52 GMT

In Year One, we learnt about rail safety today.

INSET Day: Monday 13th April

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 12:26:39 GMT

We look forward to welcoming the children back for the Summer Term on Tuesday 14th April.

Weekly Online Safety Advice

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 12:25:13 GMT

Here's this week's online safety advice and top tips for parents, carers and educators. (Courtesy of The National College)

#OnlineSafety

#WakeUpWednesday

TTRS

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 12:23:14 GMT

Well done to all the Year 4 children who have been using TTRS during the Easter Holidays! This will really help! Keep up the excellent work.

Holy Week

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 07:24:11 GMT

Join St George's Church, Fordington, Dorchester for Holy Week.

Easter Presents From Buds of Manor Park

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 07:22:38 GMT

Thank you, Buds of Manor Park, for our Easter present!

New Games From Buds of Manor Park

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 07:21:06 GMT

Thank you, Buds, for out new games for when it is rainy outside during breaktimes!

KS2 Easter Service

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 07:19:01 GMT

KS2 had their Easter Service today, led by our Child Chaplaincy and Rev. Cora.

Thank You From The Pantry

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 07:17:24 GMT

We raised a fabulous £126 from our Easter Raffle!

Readathon

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:01:07 GMT

Tomorrow is the last day of our Readathon. Thank you so much for the sponsorship money that has already been paid online! We have so far raised £184!

Thank You, Buds

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:59:33 GMT

Thank you, Buds of Manor Park, for our new games that we will be able to play with when the weather is too wet to go out.

Knitting Success!

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:58:12 GMT

Knitting Club has been a huge success this half term! Our lovely knitting ladies have inspired our young children to start knitting at home (and in the car!) too!

Reception children Visit Signature House

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:55:18 GMT

Today, some of Hazel Class went to visit Signature House for one of our Truth be Told sessions which was focused on valuing ourselves.

Ammonite Delight!

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:51:39 GMT

During the Year 3 trip to Lyme Regis last week, this ammonite was discovered by Joel in year 3!

KS1 Easter Service

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:49:47 GMT

Here is the KS1 Easter service yesterday, led by Rev. Cora.

Year 1 Visit Lulworth Castle

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:47:41 GMT

Year One enjoyed a visit to Lulworth Castle as part of their history learning.

Year 4 Residential to Hooke Court

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:02:47 GMT

Year 4 had a brilliant time at Hooke Court Residential. They spent 3 days/ 2 nights away from home and did amazingly!

#LoveForEachOther

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 18:19:32 GMT

We are very proud of two of our Year 2 children!

The Big Plastic Count

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 18:21:02 GMT

The deadline for all submissions was today. We love this photo of one of our children completing the plastic count at home! Well done to everyone who has participated!

Weekly Attendance Winners

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 18:15:55 GMT

Here's this week's winners...

Sycamore Class Visit Lyme Regis

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 18:14:47 GMT

What a great day out for Year 3!