We have an amazing Year 6 this year who are great role models and are already setting a strong example to the rest of the school. Year 6 children have the opportunity to apply for various positions of responsibility and we will be announcing them to you in due course. Firstly though, we would like to introduce our wonderful prefect team for this year, always instantly visible with their special shirts. An amazing group of young Middle Parkers who have an important role and presence around the school. Congratulations to you all.

Look out for our special double page spread in this week’s Greenwich Time

Year 5 Matilda are very excited to announce the arrival of their new classmate, a russian hamster named Nikita. Nikita is settling in very well and enjoying getting to know the children. Latest news is that he loves banana chips but has yet to attempt his wheel. (Unless he does that when we’re all at home in bed.) Nikita is a HIT!!

Congratulations to our lovely Queenie (no not you Tyla) who will officially become Britain’s longest reigning monarch today. History in our lifetime!! We are very excited in school. To mark the occasion, all the children will receive a special commemorative coin.

We would like to warmly welcome four new members of staff this year; Mr Cullen (Year 5 Ironsoul), Honey Ozkumru (FS2 Tango), Miss Alp (FS2 Tango) and Mrs Matthews (Year 3 Phineas). All four have hit the ground running and have quickly fitted in to the team. Welcome all!!

Congratulations to our fabulous cook VICKY who has made it to the final three in the 2015 ‘Catering Manager of the Year’ award. She finds out in October where she will come while tucking into a five course meal at the Dorchester. I say!! We love her at Middle Park. Good luck Vicky!!