Important Dates in May at CPA
Dear Parents and Carers,
We’ve got lots of great events and activities coming up for our students in May so take a look below to see what’s planned.
Throughout term time we run regular parents and carers coffee mornings, craft mornings, choir practice and yoga. We’d love to see you there scroll down to find out more.
Please note that Monday 4th May is the Bank Holiday and the May half-term holidays are Monday 25th May until Friday 29th May. Our students will return to school on Tuesday 2nd June (Monday 1st June is an INSET Day for teaching staff only).
Events and activities for Students
Event: Mental Health Awareness Week
Date: Monday 11th May to Friday 15th May
About: Mental Health Awareness Week is an annual event that focuses on supporting good mental health. Each year, the Mental Health Foundation sets the theme and encourages everyone to organise special activities during the week to help raise awareness. The theme for 2026 is “Action”.
Event: Sunshine Day
Date: Wednesday 20th May
About: Sunshine Day will be celebrated as part of Mental Health Awareness Week. We will be encouraging our students to talk about their mental health and think about what they can do to help their own wellbeing and mental health as well as their family and friends. What simple actions can we all take to improve our mental health?
We’d love our students to “Wear it Green” or another bright colour to help celebrate.
Events & Activities for Parents
Event: Blue Badge and Freedom Pass application session
Date: Monday 11th May 2026
Timeslots available:
10.30 am
11.00 am
11.30 am
12.00 pm
12.30 pm
About: Sam from Mobility will be at school to help with Blue Badge and Freedom Pass applications. Please let Sara know if you would like to book a slot for a blue badge/freedom pass or renewal on email: sjohnson@charltonparkacademy.co.uk.
Event: Supporting the mental health of loves ones with learning disabilities
Date: Friday 22nd May 2026
Time: 10.30am – 12.30pm
Venue: Woolwich Waves, 49 Woolwich New Road, Woolwich, SE18 6EU
About: Join Woolwich Waves for an open discussion on how to support the mental health of the person you care for. Vatsala and Kate will share practical insights and strategies on:
- Anxiety and related behaviours
- Depression
- Social isolation
- Behaviour that challenges
- Relationships and sexuality
No booking required
Level access
Free parking for 3 hours at Tesco nearby
Join the Carers Social Group for carers of learning disabled adults:
www.carerssocialgreenwich.com
Activity: Parents & Carers Craft Group
Date: Every Tuesday during term time
Time: 10.00am to 12.00pm
Location: Charlton Park Academy
About: In these sessions parents and carers share their craft skills and make lovely items. We then sell these items to help raise money for the annual school prom which is held every summer. We’d love to see you, so come and learn a new craft or share your own craft skills!
“The knowledge, love and support from parents in the group is humbling.”
“It’s been a great mental therapy session for me while being surrounded by caring people who understand everyone’s problems.”
For more information please contact Sara on email: sjohnson@charltonparkacademy.co.uk
Activity: Greenwich Carer Voices for Parents & Carers
Time: 12.15pm to 13.30pm
Date: Every Wednesday during term time
Location: Charlton Park Academy
About: Every Wednesday during term time at Charlton Park Academy Guided by a fantastic choir leader who is a professional Soprano and loves to lead community choirs. We are “all abilities” which means you just need to enjoy singing!
Singing combines being with other carers, having a laugh, expressing yourself in a song and de-stressing. You’ll also receive valuable professional musical tuition to make the very best of your voice. Just drop in. No need to book!
To find out more email: carersocialgreenwich@gmail.com
Activity: Parent & Carers Coffee Mornings
Date: Every Wednesday during term time
Time: 10am to 12pm
About: Get to know other Charlton Park Academy parents and carers. Please join Sara Johnson at Charlton Park Academy every Wednesday morning during term time for a chat, and a cup of tea or coffee. For more information please contact Sara on email: sjohnson@charltonparkacademy.co.uk
Activity: Yoga for Parents & Carers
Time: 1pm to 2pm
Date: Every Thursday during term time
About: Please come along and join us for our weekly yoga for parents & carers session. Yoga supports positive wellbeing and mental health. We’d love to see you there.
For more information please contact Sara on email: sjohnson@charltonparkacademy.co.uk
