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Dear Parents/Carers
Springing into the Break
As we conclude Learning Block 6 today, I want to wish everyone in our school community a restful break. Whether your family observes the religious significance of Easter or simply views the next week as an opportunity for some quality time together, we hope the week is filled with enjoyment.
The Academy reopens for Learning Block 7 on Tuesday 7 April.
Curriculum and Calendars
Please find attached our latest curriculum newsletter for your information. Strategic parental engagement remains a statistically significant factor in children outcomes. Knowing the specific topics your child is studying allows for much more targeted after school conversations. By staying in the loop, we can work together more effectively to spot any hurdles early on.
You will also find the attached Learning Block 7 Events Calendar. From the Year 6 SATs in May to various Parks Trust excursions, it is a densely packed schedule so make sure that you diarise those dates that are relevant to you and your family.
June Promotion
Addressing a recent flurry of parental enquiries, I can confirm that we will indeed be running our promotion transition in June this year. We will ensure this is clearly marked on the calendar moving forward to prevent further unnecessary speculation.
MCAS: Your Essential Guide & Updates
Please find attached an important update regarding MyChildAtSchool (MCAS). We know how vital this tool is for staying connected with your child’s school life, so we’ve put together some key reminders on how to navigate the app effectively. This guide includes helpful tips for managing payments – ensuring lunch money and trip contributions are seamless – as well as instructions for browsing and booking extra curricula clubs. By ensuring your account is up to date and your notifications are active, you can stay fully informed and make the most of the many opportunities available for your child here at TPA.
Eggcellent Things On Locally During The Holiday
Thrift Farm – Easter Bunny Adventures from 28 March 2026
Hop on over and join Thrift Farm for an egg-stra special Easter Bunny Adventure daily from 28 March. Tickets include a Live Entertainment Show, Egg-citing Easter Egg Hunt with the Easter Bunny, Lambing Live (you might be lucky enough to see one being born), daily Animal Petting Sessions and all the fun of the farm! Tickets from £10 per person.
(Code) Cracking Easter Family Fun: Monday 30 March – Saturday 11 April
Visit Bletchley Park for egg-citing fun for all ages this Easter – try their egg-ceptional activities for families or join a family tour.
Pick up a free trail to find all the Bletchley Park Easter Bunnies hidden around the site. Don’t forget Under 8s go free! And your general admission ticket acts as an Annual Pass – giving unlimited free returns for a year.
Parks Trust – Easter Trail at Willen Lake
Head to Willen Lake for their free Easter trail running every day during the Easter holidays. The Easter Bunny has been hopping around Willen Lake and accidentally dropped eight of his eggs! Each one comes with a fun challenge, from spotting wildlife and discovering different leaves to striking your best bunny pose. Children can get creative, get active and enjoy the fresh air as they follow the trail around the lakeside.
To join in, simply collect your trail sheet from the Watersports Centre and set off on your mission. Find all eight eggs and return your sheet at the end to claim a special Easter treat.
Family Cinema Screening: Peter Rabbit 2
Hop into Unity Place in Central Milton Keynes for a free family screening of Peter Rabbit 2 on the large screen in the Urban Food Market. Settle in for a relaxed morning surrounded by great food, fresh coffee and plenty of space to get comfy before the film begins. The screening takes place on Tuesday 31 March at 11am, with a runtime of approximately 90 minutes. After the film, stay for lunch and browse the latest Urban Food Market menus.
More details at: https://www.unityplace.co.uk/whats-on-milton-keynes/march-films/
Word of the Week
Oology (noun)
The branch of ornithology dealing with the study of eggs. Usage: A highly useful term to deploy this weekend when you need to justify consuming an entire chocolate egg to your family under the guise of rigorous scientific research.
Fact of the Week
It is statistically fascinating that within the space of a fortnight, two major global holidays, Eid last week and Easter next weekend, are dictated entirely by lunar mechanics rather than a standard Gregorian calendar date. Eid relies on the visual confirmation of the new crescent moon while Easter uses a complex calculated formula based on the first full moon following the vernal equinox.
Relying on celestial bodies for scheduling is an undeniable logistical challenge for school timetabling but a clear triumph for the moon’s ongoing administrative monopoly, even though it is getting further away and lengthening our day!
Joke of the Week
My partner went to the shops this morning. I told her, “Buy a pint of milk and if they have Easter eggs, get a dozen.” She came back with twelve pints of milk.
Best wishes
Warren Harrison
Chief Executive Officer