Hip, hip hooray!
A school club with something to...well...cheer at. Click here to find out more.

Jingle Bells, jingle bells ... The Christmas Fair jingled all the way.

It all took place on Saturday 3rd December... ...and apart from being a great occasion, we also managed to raise over £2000. Well done everyone.

Wedding of the Year
No not Charles and Camilla! Lower Park pupils Kate and Dougie tied the knot recently in a ceremony as part of Lower Park's Community Hour

Find out what the event was all about in this newsletter.


Did you ... remember, remember the 5th of November...
... and make money for the school at the same time. Every year the Poynton Round Table organise a big bonfire night complete with torchlight procession and a junior and main (louder bangs) firework display.

We thank Letitia for all her invaluable work and dedication to the school and wish her all the very best in the future. read Letitia's letter in full here and read a longer feature here.

Get on yer bike - 2005!
Lower Park children have been given the opportunity to take part in a 'Let's Bike' cycling course in a bid to raise their safety awareness on the roads. Click on the picture for a feature and larger photo.

Bags of Stories to Tell!
Once again the annual DT week proved to be a great success. At the end of the week the entire school helped to make six 'story sacks' - a large bag based on a story, stuffed full of resources to bring the story to life in the classroom.

Talent Show 2005
No not another X-Factor! The last Tuesday of term was a time for celebration for the entire school. The Infants enjoyed parties, whilst the Juniors entertained themselves and the staff by staging a talent show. The performances included singing, playing instruments, telling jokes, dancing and drama. Congratulations go to Dan from Year 5 who played a jaw dropping drum solo and walked away with a brand new trophy (and a box of chocolate goodies) presented by Mr Coulson.

Major royal accolade for Lower Park

Lower Park School has been placed on the national list of 'Particularly Successful Schools'.

Following a superb OFSTED inspection this year, the local primary school has been singled out by Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Schools, David Bell.

In a letter of congratulation, he explained that schools placed on the list were found to be extremely effective in providing high quality education and ensuring that their pupils achieve well.

Head teacher, Ian Coulson said, "I am delighted that Lower Park has been included in this year's list. We were all so very pleased with the OFSTED report and this latest achievement reflects the continued hard work, team spirit and commitment of everyone associated with the school."

Yamaha and Classic FM
No not a 250cc motorbike which plays classical music! This was great interactive live music in school. Pupils were recently treated to a stunning performance by 'Vision', a band closely associated with Classic FM. The 5-piece group introduced the children to foot tapping music, ranging from classical to rock, through a variety of instruments and invited them to clap, play, dance and sing-a-long. As a final bonus the group offered to provide a number of free drum lessons at school. You can find out more about 'Vision' at the Yamaha Music website.

Pictured above are Clare from Vision and Year 6 pupils Chloe and Abbie.


Ein, due, trois...
Non, the LP Times editor has not gone mad he's just been learning about what some of the children and teachers did for World Languages Day. Find out more by clicking on the photo below.

Sports Round-Up
To inspire children who enjoy any kind of sport the LP Times presents a look back at the school's achievements and success stories over the last academic year. Can we do better in 2005/2006? Find out more here.


The Prom!
Boys with ties and bow ties, girls in posh frocks. Some arrived in a stretch limo and others in 'smart' cars. The final big event for the Year 6 leavers was a great success and will be a night to remember as the children move on to another school.

Click on the picture for a larger photo.




Beat It!
The whole school was recently entertained in assembly by a visiting drumming group.
Year 4 pupils in Miss Meredith's class were particularly lucky as they took part in a workshop and learned how to play a 'Samba' rhythm.

First Aid Training
All children from the Juniors have taken part in a First Aid workshop, where they were given fantastic tuition by St John’s Ambulance staff.
They were taught how to perform CPR and given basic training in how to cope with medical emergencies.

Have I Got News for You!
The LP Times editor was delighted to receive a brand new look newsletter in his email inbox this month - the Lower Park Beacon. You can find out more about the different ways in which you can receive this weekly newsletter in the first edition and read the latest version by clicking on the link on the right hand side of this page near the top.